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The end of winter can sometimes seem like the cruelest part of the season - you’re almost at the finish line, and there’s a spring breeze around the corner, but you’re still frozen to the bone. The solution? Pre-heat your oven, and make that final stretch worth it with some of the best bakes in the NEFF kitchen. From a classic mac and cheese to a complex flavourful enchilada recipe, this list of delicious baked winter dinners will see you through the worst of winter’s final chill. Endure the end by wrapping your hands around a warm bowl of your favourite baked dish: Cheesy baked cauliflower This cheesy cauliflower bake is fast becoming a firm favourite for those who want all the indulgence of comfort food, with all the fibre and vitamins of creamy baked vegetables. With just a few main ingredients, it’s easy to throw together and doesn’t take long to prepare. Macaroni and cheese A classic bake with a twist - this time bringing together the bite and cream of gruyere, mozzarella and smoked cheddar to give everyone’s favourite comfort food a more sophisticated edge. Easy to prepare using your NEFF oven’s FullSteam setting, and grilled to crunchy perfection when it’s done, kids and guests alike will be wishing winter was here to stay after a spoonful of this creamy dish. Potato bake You haven’t made a proper winter dinner until you’ve filled your kitchen with the warm aroma of baked potatoes. This classic potato bake recipe gives new life to everyone’s favourite root vegetable by combining sophisticated spiced potatoes with roasted eggplants, garlic, raisins and honey - the perfect show-stopper at your next winter dinner party. Chicken enchiladas Transport your family out of the Australian chill and into the Mexican summer with these cheesy baked chicken enchiladas. Laced with the warming flavours of smoked paprika, cinnamon and cumin, this recipe is packed with protein and best served warm - with a hearty spoonful of sour cream and fresh parsley. Use a NEFF steam oven to help you cook your chicken enchiladas to perfection, while retaining the flavours and nutrients in the existing ingredients. Three cheese mushroom lasagne Layered between freshly made pasta sheets, this perfect pairing of mixed buttery mushrooms and three cheeses will make you forget it’s even cold outside. Visit your favourite deli and take home a selection of ricotta, feta and scamorza to bring this bake to life.

Have you heard about the latest entertaining trend? It’s called a progressive dinner party - where multiple courses are served at different locations throughout the night. This new concept takes the pressure off hosting duties and makes entertaining a breeze, so you only have to focus on delivering one show-stopping course. And you get to experience a variety of different cooking styles and venues while catching up with friends. Intrigued? Here’s how to organise your own progressive party: Gather your hosts The first thing you need to do is make sure you have enough people on board to cover off every course. There are usually four courses, including an appetiser, starter, main and dessert so you will need one person to deliver each dish. It’s best when all hosts live in the same apartment building, street or neighbourhood so it’s easy to travel between venues throughout the night. Pick a theme Part of the fun of a progressive dinner is creating a theme that everyone can stick to. From an Italian night to a Hawaiian luau, the décor and delicacies served at each locaton should incorpotate this theme, allowing hosts to get creative with their offering while trying to out-do each other. Lock in a date and time With so many people and locations involved, it’s important to be organised with your time and make sure the event is well co-ordinated. So, pick a date and time that suits everyone and plan your route in advance, so everyone knows where they need to be. You can even create an invitation and deliver it to each attendee or host’s mailbox. Start cooking Once all the logistics are organised it’s time to start cooking. You’ll know which course you are serving well in advance, so it’s best to prepare as much of the meal beforehand as possible. A slow-cooked meal such a lamb shanks is perfect for a progressive dinner party, allowing you to set and forget – but luckily the close proximity means you can still duck in to check on its progress. Wondering what to cook? With each house preparing their own course you don’t have to fuss to much with your preparations – however timing is still going to be a factor in your planning. If you’re not comfortable leaving things cooking without you there, pick recipes you can prep in advance and cook in a flash. Appetizers and cocktails To create a relaxing atmosphere, start the night with cocktails and appetizers that set the mood for the entire event. Some of our favourite recipes include: Espresso Martinis Apple Hibiscus Cocktail Prosciutto Wrapped Figs Chicken Satay Skewers Entrée Remember, there are still three courses left to go, so don’t make your entrée too filling. Perhaps start with a tasty soup or salad that will leave guests wanting more. Some great menu items include: Minestrone Soup Pumpkin Soup Roast Beetroot Salad Steamed Chinese Dumplings Main The main dish is often the most challenging course to prepare. When it comes to progressive dinners, it’s best to choose a slow cooked dish that can simmer while you’re at the other venues but our MultiPoint MeatProbe can also help you cook your course perfectly, by switching off when it has gotten to the optimum cooking temperature. Some excellent main meal options include: Slow cooked herb lamb with minted pea mash Rolled cranberry and pistachio stuffed chicken Baked teriyaki salmon fillets Three cheese mushroom lasagne Dessert Dessert is the sweetest part of the night. Top it all off with these show-stopping desserts that will leave your guests in awe of your culinary skills. Currant meringue tarlets with saffron cream Chocolate peppermint tart Flourless almond cake with white chocolate ganache Coffee roulade with coffee cream

Batch cooking, which is also sometimes referred to as bulk cooking or meal prepping, is a great way to enjoy delicious and satisfying meals without having to invest a lot of time – plus you get the benefit of a great meal at the time too.  If you’re the type of person who doesn’t always have the time or energy to cook, or you want to make sure there’s always food on hand for the whole family, batch cooking is a great way to cut down on time, save money, and make sure there’s always a quick, healthy meal in the house to eat.  Kitchen appliances for batch cooking  Before we get into the all-important recipes, did you know that your choice of kitchen appliances can actually make your batch cooking efforts even more effective?   For example, NEFF ovens with CircoTherm® allow you to cook on all four levels of your oven simultaneously without the flavours mingling. That can double your recipes and allow you to mix and match your batches.  Additionally, using a NEFF CircoTherm® oven with FullSteam or VarioSteam can help you to cook or reheat your batches without them drying out especially poultry and breads. The use of steam allows for a much more gentle heating cycle at restaurant quality while preserving texture, nutrition and moisture when it is needed.   We’re such big fans of batch cooking, we’ve brought together some of our favourite freezer-friendly recipes to make in bulk:  Soup recipe perfect for freezing  Minestrone soup  A warm bowl of soup is just what you need when it gets chilly out. If you make a big batch, you can store extra servings in airtight containers and heat them up whenever you need.  Click here for the recipe.  Pumpkin soup  This easy-to-store meal is another perfect cure to the winter blues. Even if you’re too busy to cook, batch-cooked pumpkin soup is sure to hit the spot.  Click here for the recipe.  Potato and leek soup with Thai spice  This twist on a classic soup is perfect for cold winter nights and it heats up like a dream. Swapping regular potatoes for the sweet variety and adding in some warming capsicum give the soup a beautiful base to elevate the Thai-style spices.  Click here for this recipe.    Main meals and serious sides  Homemade chicken and mushroom pies  Traditional chicken and mushroom pies are perfect to defrost and heat up after a long day in the office. And as a bonus, it’s great to take to work or pack as lunch for the kids the next day.  Click here for the traditional recipe with golden pastry cooked using a NEFF oven.  Spinach and ricotta cannelloni  If you’re craving something Italian-inspired, you can grab this delicious dish out of the freezer whenever you want.  Click here for the recipe.  French onion quiche with gruyere  Quiche is one of those meals perfect for any time of day. This jazzed up quiche can be easily made in advance and enjoyed later for breakfast, dinner, or a quick lunch at work or school.  Click here for the recipe.  Cheesy Potato Bake  You can’t go wrong with comfort food. This ultra-cheesy potato bake makes a dreamy side dish for pies and roasts, don’t be surprised if you find yourself eating it straight from the pan.  Click here for the recipe.  Tomato and basil linguini  This dinnertime staple is easy to make and even easier to pull out of the freezer to heat up. Either freeze the sauce on its own and cook fresh pasta, or undercook your linguini by about 2 minutes to allow room for it to soften further.  Click here for the recipe.  Roast Pumpkin Arancini  Get more bang from your buck with one risotto recipe, by sculpting your leftovers into these moreish arancini balls. We recommend allowing them to thaw before reheating in the oven. A similar approach to making arancini can be followed with any leftover risotto you have on hand.  Click here for this recipe.    Breakfasts and desserts  Banana bread  Figuring out what to eat for breakfast can be hard, so it’s best to take the thinking out of it. You can store banana bread in the freezer for up to 3 months and have a delicious baked treat whenever you want.  Click here for some great banana bread recipe variations.  Sticky date pudding  Want an irresistibly rich and delicious dessert that you can take out of the freezer, warm up and serve to your guests? Paired with sweet caramel sauce, this sticky date pudding is sure to impress.  Click here for the recipe.  The ultimate apple pie  Sometimes you just need something sweet. Bake a couple of these apple pies and freeze them for later. You can bring them to a dinner party or pull one out of the freezer when you need a treat.  Click here for the recipe.  Banana Breakfast Bars  These on-the-go breakfast treats can be frozen for up to 1 month in an airtight container. They’re perfect for when you’re short on time and want to make sure you have a nourishing breakfast, or as a cheeky treat when you need extra energy.  Click here for this recipe.  Bagels  Weekend brunch-lovers, have we got one for you. Making your own bagels is a little bit life changing. Aside from bragging abilities, you are ready for everything from a light lunch to a big brunch. Freezing a handful of these (tightly wrapped individually) means you just need some cream cheese and you’re ready to go.  Click here for this recipe.  Can any recipe be frozen?  Generally speaking, you can freeze pretty much any recipe. However, not all recipes hold up as well in those freezing conditions. Soups, heated sauces (like Bolognese or pesto), breads, meat dishes, and baked dishes all hold up pretty well. If wanting to freeze pasta or rice, we recommend under-cooking them a little bit so they don’t turn to mush. Finally, anything you would normally serve fresh or cold (think mayonnaise or leafy greens) are best fresh. 

Struggling to get your oven settings right? Whether you’re baking a cake, cooking dinner or steaming a home meal, each dish requires a unique mix of temperature, moisture and cooking time to taste it’s best. But never fear – you can prepare food very easily using the various automatic programs on your NEFF oven. The number of automatic programs your NEFF oven has depends on if it is a steam oven or an oven with microwave functionality. For example, the NEFF FullSteam oven comes with 30 automatic programs. These operate on cycles that are pre-programmed into the oven with the correct setting and oven temperature to ensure your dish is cooked to perfection. Some of these automatic programs will use a combination of different oven functions – so when cooking ‘roast pork with cracking’ your oven will use a combination of steam, CircoTherm, CircoRoasting and finally CircoRoasting with VarioSteam during the cooking cycle to ensure a cracking forms. There’s no need for you to change the settings – your oven does the thinking for you by choosing the correct setting and temperature every time. Automatic programs available with FullSteam Your NEFF FullSteam oven has plenty of automatic programs, from hard-boiled eggs right through to a crispy roast potatoes. To get started, find the dish you’re wanting to cook from the following categories: Vegetables Side dishes Poultry & Fish Desserts Specialties Automatic programs available with VarioSteam Unlike FullSteam cooking, VarioSteam injects steam into the oven compartment throughout the cooking process to keep your food moist. The automatic programs include mixed grain bread, whole roast chicken and fish fillets. To get started, find the dish you’re wanting to cook from the following categories: Bread Pastries Meat Poultry Fish Combination microwave automatic programs Your combination microwave oven is also capable of utilising built-in automatic programs to make cooking easier. In addition to defrost programs, you can also cook long grain rice, frozen pizza, baked potato or chicken pieces using the automatic programs.  Learn more from the NEFF home economists here

The day before Add the kombu and water together in a large bowl and let sit outside overnight. Salt the pork shoulder and tie up with butchers twine to hold it together then refrigerate overnight. Mix the soy sauce, sake and mirin together and refrigerate. Steam the eggs on FullSteam from a cold oven at 100 degrees for 6-8 minutes then remove and place in iced water to cool then peel. Once peeled, add to the soy mixture and let it sit overnight. On the day On induction level 8 or FlameSelect® level 9 colour the pork shoulder in a large pan then put into a large  ovenproof dish along with the pork ribs, chicken stock, ginger, garlic, carrots, celery, bonito flakes, spring onions and as much of the kombu water as possible (retain the excess) Set the oven to low temperature cooking at 120 degrees for 6 hours. Remove from the oven and wrap the pork shoulder in cling film to help with cutting. Cut into approximately 1 - 1.5cm slices. Strain the stock through a fine strainer or muslin cloth, discard all the food remains. Place the stock back on the cooktop and bring back to a boil then add the mirin and soy mix, noodles and eggs to heat through and serve.  Once in the bowl add the pork, bamboo shoots, nori sheet, spring onions then serve.

Lacking inspiration for a simple yet delicious lunch or dinner this winter? Then why not try one of our hearty soup recipes – guaranteed to warm friends and family from the inside out. From a stunning Asian chicken meatball soup to the best-ever minestrone (we’re calling it!), these memorable winter soups are just what the doctor ordered. Forget ready-made, canned soup and try these out at home. Asian chicken meatball soup Packed to the brim with flavour, this warming soup will quickly become a family favourite. Made exclusively using the NEFF Oven FullSteam function, this winter soup recipe is prepared and cooked in under half an hour, combining coriander and ginger-spiked chicken meatballs with a lemongrass infused broth packed with veggies. Steamed vermicelli noodles add bulk, ensuring this moreish recipe is as filling as it is ultra-delicious. Click for the full Asian chicken meatball soup recipe. Minestrone soup Every family has their minestrone recipe, but our flavour-packed take on the Italian classic may just take the cake. Better yet, a chunky vegetable soup is a great way to dose up on winter flu-fighting nutrition. Crispy golden pancetta and a pinch of chilli add depth of flavour, while borlotti beans and a small pasta such as orecchiette lend heartiness. Serve with a basket of crusty oven-warmed sourdough and extra olive oil for drizzling. Click for the full Minestrone soup recipe. Pumpkin soup This thick and nutritious winter soup recipe maxes out on flavour. Our secret? Roasting the pumpkin with onion and garlic on CircoRoast® for thirty minutes before cooking on the stovetop. A drizzle of basil oil to finish complements the sweet and nutty flavour of the pumpkin, elevating this midweek meal into bona fide dinner party territory. It freezes well too, so make a double recipe to keep the delicious dream alive. Click for the full Pumpkin soup recipe. Hot tomato soup A piping hot bowl of comforting tomato soup ticks all the boxes when it comes to nourishing your family this winter. A whisper of tomato paste adds intensity to the kilo of fresh tomatoes, while the classic pairing of onion, carrot and celery combined with bay leaves and a pinch of sugar rounds out the flavour profile. Blend until smooth and voila! Dinner sorted in under 45 minutes. Click for the full Hot tomato soup recipe. ___________________________________________________ About NEFF NEFF is a German-engineered kitchen appliance brand, with a product range that includes ovens, cooktops, rangehoods, coffee machines and dishwashers designed to make life in the kitchen a daily pleasure. For people who love to cook, NEFF gives you the tools to create meaningful connections, express your creativity and make memories. Because real life happens in the kitchen. Learn more about NEFF here.

One look at the ingredients list is enough to tell you that our Minestrone Soup recipe is anything but boring! The pasta in your minestrone soup (your choice which you use, but something small is the preference) helps to add some filling bulk, but we won’t pass up a piece of bread on the side. With a tomato base and plenty of vegetables, we add an extra depth of flavour with crispy golden pancetta and a pinch of chilli. To begin, dice the pancetta, tomato, potato, carrots, celery and onion all into 1cm dice. (you can roughly chop the onion celery and carrot in a food processor if needed) Strain and rinse the borlotti beans. Place a large pot on induction, level 7 or 8 on FlameSelect. Add the olive oil and pancetta and fry for 2-4 minutes or until it has coloured golden brown. Add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic and chilli, fry until the onion becomes transparent then add the chicken stock and tomato, bring to the boil. Once boiling, add the potato and pasta and cook for a further 20 minutes before adding the borlotti beans and basil. Season your minestrone soup with salt and pepper and then serve.

With short days and icy evenings, winter’s true fans can be few and far between. But when the warm aroma of a delicious roast lamb wafts out from the kitchen, the single-figure temperatures can seem somewhat worth it… Remember, no family roast dinner is complete without an array of salads and sides to accompany your favourite cuts of meat. From bright vegetables to fresh grains and leafy salads, the NEFF kitchen table is overflowing with colourful and classic additions to your menu: Caramalised carrots and pine nuts These sweet and nutty honey-roasted carrots are irrestistable – especially when paired with a scrumptious roast pork. Doused in maple syrup, sumac and thyme, the flavours in the golden glaze are sure to leave mouths watering. Click here for the recipe. Classic potato salad recipe Nothing says home like a great potato salad recipe. Easy to prepare in advance in a FullSteam NEFF oven, the baby potatoes pair beautifully with fresh shallots, capers, chives and a surprise salty side of bacon. Plus, we’d swear by Fransje Garland-Frost’s mayonnaise recipe at all other times too! Click here for the recipe. Colourful roast vegetables with grains Autumn may be coming to an end but our favourite root vegetables are still thriving in season. Bring out the best of Australia’s fresh produce with this delicious roast vegetable salad – perfect as a side to a roast chicken or as a vegetarian option on the dinner table. Click here for the recipe. Cheesy pull-apart garlic bread Nothing says Sunday roast like a good side of garlic bread – and this cheesy rendition is sure to be the star of your menu. Guests of all ages will love tucking into the delicious herbs and melted cheese with a slice of slow-roasted beef brisket on the side. Click here for the recipe. Colourful winter salad with fresh greens Looking for something a little more leafy? This delicious winter salad is an excellent light addition to the menu, featuring colourful root vegetables and seasonal greens. The dressing is a NEFF favourite – walnut oil, rapeseed oil, white wine vinegar and black pepper. Click here for the recipe.

Autumn is every fungi foodie’s dream. With supermarket aisles bursting at the seams with the season’s most spectacular display of mushrooms in all shapes and sizes, it’s the perfect time of year to experiment with the rich and delicate flavours of the food group - from intense truffle risottos to creamy mushroom bakes. Whether you’re picking your own mushrooms, trying out some new fungi-fuelled ingredients like truffle oil or dried mushrooms, there is a recipe for everyone in the NEFF archives: Mixed mushroom bruschetta Simple, but surprisingly memorable, this creamy ciabatta-based dish is perfect for a midweek snack or an entrée at your next dinner party. Topped with a delicious mushroom sauce, your guests will keep coming back for more to taste the intricate mix of sophisticated flavours. 3 cheese mushroom lasagne This is one that the whole family will enjoy – the perfect comfort food with the ideal amount of fungi flair. Dried porcini mushrooms make for a rich base, while mixed mushrooms are layered between sheets of fresh pasta and paired with three delicious cheeses – a true celebration of warmth and flavour! Forest mushroom and truffle oil risotto There are few things more more impressive than a perfectly-creamy, home-cooked risotto, but the dish has a bit of a bad rap for being hard to master. Luckily, this easy mushroom risotto recipe is simple to prepare, and filled to the brim with an assortment of fresh forest fungi – from portabello and enoki to oyster mushrooms and rich truffle oil.  With a NEFF oven with FullSteam all you need to do is put the ingredients into the oven to cook, no stiring required! Homemade chicken and mushroom pies Mushrooms pair well with a variety of meats and flavours – but chicken and mushroom pies must be one of the most famed combinations. With buttery, flakey pastry and a creamy thyme-infused filling, these will be the talk of the household for weeks to come. NEFF’s CircoThermo Intensive is used in this recipe to help you achieve golden pastry bases.