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Place the chicken stock into a saucepan and heat gently on Induction/Gas Flame Select on level 5. In a large ovenproof pot, heat the olive oil on Induction/Gas Flame Select level 8. Add the onion and pancetta and fry until the onion has softened and pancetta is golden. Remove 2 tbsp of the onion/pancetta mixture to a small oven proof dish and set aside for garnish later. Reduce the pot heat down to level 5. Add the rice to the onion mixture and stir to coat and begin to toast the rice (around 30 seconds). Add the wine and let it bubble for 30 seconds. Pour the warmed chicken stock over the rice mixture and stir to combine. Set your oven to Full Steam function at 100°C with a time of 35 minutes. Place the pot containing the rice into the steam oven. While the risotto is cooking, lightly spray four ramekins or saucers with cooking spray (canola works best). Crack an egg into each. Set aside while the risotto finishes cooking. When the cooking timer sounds, remove the risotto and place each egg dish into the steam oven. Also add your reserved onion and pancetta garnish to reheat. Reset the cooking timer for 3 minutes to poach the eggs. While the eggs cook and the garnish heats, finish your risotto by adding the cheeses, parsley, half the chives and salt and pepper to taste. Stir your risotto mixture continuously for around a minute to finish developing the creamy risotto texture. Plate the risotto into four warmed shallow bowls or large plates. Remove the eggs from the steamer and slide an egg on top of each portion of risotto. Top with your onion/pancetta garnish and the reserved chives. Grate a little extra parmesan over the top and serve.

Winter means hot food, roaring fires and great company, and these mushroom dishes will help you wow your family and friends. Each dish highlights the versatility of the often-overlooked ingredient, meaning your next winter feast will be an occasion to remember. From dishes like risottos and lasagnes, to wellingtons and more, it's time to dine on mushrooms all winter long.   Read on to take a look at some of our favourite mushroom recipes. It might be cold outside, but these dishes will be a hot favourite!  Chicken & mushroom pies  It's hard to beat the crunch of a perfectly crispy pastry. Chicken and mushroom pies are a great fit for any winter menu, and these use a bit of sour cream to help the pastry flake the way a good pie should. Make life even easier by using NEFF’s CircoTherm® Intensive function to give your pies the golden base that takes a pie from good to great. Click here for the chicken & mushroom pies recipe. Your tastebuds will thank you.   Mixed mushroom bruschetta  If you've ever had pan-fried ciabatta, then you know how delicious it is - especially when you drizzle some olive oil on top. Pair that with some scrumptious garlic and mushrooms and you're onto a winner. This bruschetta takes just 20 minutes to make, so it'll be ready before you know it – the perfect starter for any occasion. Click here for the mushroom bruschetta recipe and make your next event one to remember.   Grilled garlic and thyme mushrooms with feta and prosciutto  Want a crowd-pleasing appetizer that is ready in 30 minutes? These grilled mushrooms are bursting with flavour thanks to the addition of garlic, prosciutto, thyme and crumbled feta. All you have to do is grill them in the oven! A NEFF oven with NeffLight® takes the stress out of checking on your mushrooms while they're in the oven, so you can get it right every time. Click here for the grilled mushrooms recipe. Hot tip? It's perfect for those guests who follow a gluten-free diet.   Mushroom wellingtons  A good wellington should be crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, and these mushroom wellingtons tick both boxes. The rich brie and spinach centre will warm you up on even of the coldest of nights. The NEFF induction cooktop allows you to fry up the other ingredients while you're baking the mushrooms (the star of the meal) in the oven. Click here for the mushroom wellingtons recipe - adored by vegetarians and meat eaters alike!  Forest mushroom and truffle oil risotto   A good risotto is worth its weight in gold, and this mushroom risotto uses truffle oil for an extra hit of flavour. You can replace the water used to cook the risotto with vegetable or chicken stock for an extra twist. Make things even easier by using a NEFF oven with FullSteam, do away with standing over your pot endlessly stirring, and create the perfect mushroom risotto in the oven in just three simple steps. Click here for the forest mushroom and truffle oil risotto recipe and the life-changing steam cooking tip.   Three cheese mushroom lasagna  This might be the most decadent meal on this list, and for good reason. The addition of scamorza imbues the dish with a smoky flavour profile, while the ricotta and feta will delight the cheese lovers in your life. Ensure your lasagna is perfectly golden by using NEFF's CircoTherm® function on high steam. Click here for the three cheese mushroom lasagna recipe – your next dinner will be triple the fun!     Tastebuds suitably tantalised? Get more winter and vegetarian recipes right here.  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. 

Your everyday oven  It’s where the magic (and the mac and cheese) happens, so it’s important that your oven allows you to explore new recipes and make the most of your kitchen experience. For example, NEFF’s state-of-the-art hot air system, CircoTherm® lets you cook a number of completely different dishes at the exact same time.   Guaranteed to heat up quickly, retain moisture and avoid intermingling flavours, the system works by drawing air in from outside the oven via a powerful stainless steel fan. The result not only arrives at your desired temperature more quickly, it ensures that temperature is evenly distributed throughout the oven. Your bread will taste like bread and your chicken will taste like chicken. It’s a whole menu in one oven all at the same time!  A quality steam oven  There’s a reason why cooking steamers have been used for centuries throughout the world. And it’s the same reason why Fullsteam ovens are recommended by chefs.   Put simply, a steam oven combines baking with steaming in just one appliance, a process which allows you to add moisture to your cooking without boiling or waterlogging your food. Great for baking, roasting or slow cooking, steam ovens retain the natural textures, flavours and nutrients in your food and reduce the need to use oil. They make vegetables tasty and retain colour and flavour, and meat a whole lot more succulent.   Involving just one litre water container, the ovens are very intuitive and make everyday cooking easy and healthy. To refill, simply press a button to open the front panel, remove the container and turn on the tap.  Then, yes, it’s full steam ahead.    [embed]https://youtu.be/e_UVe34wyxc[/embed] A Warming Drawer  Warming Drawers might seem like a superfluous addition to your kitchen, but they can actually come in pretty handy when you're dealing with complex recipes or preparing a multi-course meal.   How many times has your oven gone ‘ding’ while you’re still waiting to hear from your doorbell? Designed to help guests enjoy your cooking, even if they arrive late, NEFF’s warming drawers keep plates and food warm until the moment you’re ready to serve them, ensuring every ingredient tastes as it should.      Flexibility is key  Having appliances that don’t just serve one function is super handy if you’re low on space or want to experiment with new recipes. For example, NEFF VarioSteam oven combines conventional hot air cooking with an extra injection of steam to ensure that the food doesn’t dry out.   With three different levels of steam, designed for baking, roasting or heating, a VarioSteam oven contains everything you need to create crustier breads and crispier roasts.   NEFF’s compact combi-microwave ovens also serves a double function, with a three-shelf interior that can be used for both conventional oven cooking or a quick microwave meal. It’s all the features, taking up half the space.     Still have more questions?  Book in to attend a free NEFF demonstration near you to learn more about the full range of NEFF products, or explore our key products here.    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 creative meaningful connections, express your creativity and make memories. Because real life happens in the kitchen.       Learn more about NEFF here. 

Preheat the oven on FullSteam at 100°C. Wash the cabbage leaves and place on the large perforated stainless steel tray. Steam on shelf position 2 for 3 minutes. Remove and allow to cool.  Combine the chicken mince with the remaining ingredients and mix well. Lay the cabbage leaves out onto a board and place a spoonful of the chicken mix at the root end of the leaf. Roll the leaf to encase the filling, folding in both sides to encase the filling. Continue to make 12 parcels.   Place the cabbage rolls onto the large perforated stainless steel tray. Steam on FullSteam 100°C  for 14 to 15 minutes or until cooked.  While the rolls are cooking, prepare the sauce by heating a small frying pan over a medium/high heat Induction level 7. Add the peanut oil then the ginger and garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly golden. Reduce the heat to medium, Induction level 5 and add the remaining ingredients. Stir well to combine.   Spoon the sauce over the rolls and serve with steamed rice (see note). 

1. Layered vegetable pie Whether you’re cooking for a vegetarian or just feel like a scrumptious and nutritious meal, this layered pie elevates the humble vegetable into centrepiece territory. Packed with sweet potato, eggplant, zucchini and jewel-like cherry tomatoes, it’s topped with parmesan panko breadcrumbs for a deliciously crunchy finish. 2. Italian beef casserole with cannellini beans This tasty Italian beef casserole with cannellini beans has all the flavours of the Mediterranean in one dish. Perfect with a creamy mash and makes a great substitute for a roast when planning  Sunday lunch with the family. 3. Whole roast chicken and vegetables Homely with a twist on tradition, our roast chicken and vegetable recipe is irresistible. Featuring the rich, smoky flavour of paprika and flavoursome roast veggies, this dish works just as well for a family dinner and as it does for a fabulous dinner party. 4. Baked pork and veal meatballs Sure to become a family favourite, these delicious and easy oven baked fluffy meatballs are smothered in a spicy and smoky sauce and topped off with a crunchy pangrattato that adds an unexpected bite. This recipe uses the NEFF oven CircoTherm® fan forced function to achieve perfectly golden cooking results. 5. Tray baked chicken with haloumi Haloumi is excellent for roasting as it has a high melting point and develops a lovely, crisp crust. In this recipe, it’s paired with succulent chicken breasts, baby chat potatoes and a fragrant herb mixture. This one tray dish is great for those nights where you want a restaurant worthy dish without the delivery fee (or the clean up). 6. Crusty homemade bread Nothing beats the satisfaction of eating a slice of warm, crusty homemade bread and while this year didn’t see the spike in bread recipes as 2020, it remained a skill we all wanted to master. This recipe is perfect for those wanting to take their bread baking skills to the next level. It only requires 6 ingredients and makes 8-12 servings – just the right amount for the whole family to enjoy. And with a NEFF oven this recipe is even easier. It uses your dough proving program to ensure the best possible proving environment, resulting in perfect bread every time. 7. Thai red curry sausage rolls Introducing the sausage roll you didn’t know you needed. Laced with a Thai red curry blend that combines the zesty fragrance of tropical leaves, sweet heat of red chillies and wild savouriness of dried shrimp, these rolls are sure to be a crowd favourite. If you have a NEFF oven with our added steam feature, it’ll make your sausage rolls extra crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. 8. Slow roasted lamb leg The prize for a little waiting is meltingly tender lamb that literally falls off the bone. The added bonus in this recipe is a spicy crust that will slowly infuse while it cooks. Serve up as comfort food for the colder months or as the main dish at your next summer gathering – it works a treat in any season. 9. Apple and date cake Shockingly this is the only dessert that made it into the top recipes of 2021. This soft and fluffy spiced cake is filled with chopped apples, dates and pecans, making it an easy and delicious treat perfect for afternoon tea. It’s not hard to see how it snuck into the top ten. 10. Chicken tagine A zesty chicken dish infused with rich flavours reminiscent of a Marrakech spice market, you can’t go past our chicken tagine to spice up your night. It’s company-worthy yet easy to throw together. Something tells us this will be your new favourite. 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 creative meaningful connections, express your creativity and make memories. Because real life happens in the kitchen. Learn more about NEFF here.

To ensure that you spend more time enjoying the weather, we have selected some of the tastiest, simplest, lightest meals to enjoy outdoors. They are maximum taste with minimal effort. Tandoori Chicken with Roti Bread This spicy chicken is tempered by a cooling, creamy yoghurt-based sauce. It's bound to be a family favourite and it’s surprisingly easy to master. By preheating your oven on CircoRoast with medium steam, baking the chicken breasts is quick and the juices, flavour and tenderness are maintained. Take any guesswork out of the picture by using the MultiPoint MeatProbe, which ensures that meat is cooked to perfection every time by measuring the internal temperature of large cuts of meat, poultry and fish. For expert guidance on how to use the MultiPoint MeatProbe, view this handy video guide. While the chicken is being steamed and baked to tender perfection, whip up a colourful salad of leafy greens, juicy cucumbers, crisp onion and sweet, red cherry tomatoes. Rice Paper Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce Combining crunchy, smooth, light textures of rice paper rolls filled with fresh vegetables and tasty chicken is a winning formula. With the creamy peanut sauce on the side, this meal is a delicious lunch or light dinner. Plus, it's likely you have most of the ingredients already in your fridge and pantry–bonus. If you haven't tried sambal oelek, you're in for a treat. The Indonesian chilli, ginger and garlic sauce adds a fiery, tangy element to this dish. Thanks to the CircoRoasting and FullSteam functions of your oven, there's minimal cooking time. The preparation is the fun part–you might want to recruit your friends and family to help with filling and rolling once the sliced ingredients have been laid out. Coconut & Sesame Chicken Tenders with Mango Salsa This dish tastes as delightfully bright, zesty and fresh as it looks. Popping with the verdant green of coriander and spring onion, sunshine yellow mango and the bittersweet lime, it is the ideal summer dish. The crumbed chicken is adaptable too. If there's any left over, you can use it in tacos, salads or healthy lunch wraps. The secret to this dish is in juicy, succulent chicken. Achieving this is easy using the CircoTherm function and just the right amount of steam to moisten the meat using VarioSteam. The preparation and cooking time is minimal, making this a wonderful meal to return to over and over again. Tips to keep your meals lighter and healthier  Where possible, removing the skin and any additional fat from your meat before cooking can be a simple way to make your meal healthier. Using steam, spices, herbs and other seasonings ensures your meat retains its full flavour. Lighter sauces that are based on yoghurts and vegetables can also be an ideal way to dial up the flavour without unnecessary oils and butter. And by choosing a wide array of colourful, seasonal fruits and vegetables to add to your plate, you’ll find it easier to feel satisfied without depriving yourself of the joy of a range of delicious, fulfilling foods.

While you may be employing longer-term strategies to broaden your children’s diets and move away from fussy eating, in the meantime, there’s ways to make sure you’re not spending longer on dinner than you want to. Dinner alignment can happen in a number of ways, though substitution (aligning ingredients to make multiple meals), multitasking (aligning cooking techniques to prepare multiple meals at once) or the holy grail, aligning tastes (enticing your kids to eat more broadly). Substitution starters Substitution is the easiest way to cut down on meal prep right off the bat. One of the most straightforward ways to go about this, is to make a base meal and then sub ingredients in to please the entire table. The swapping in of chicken or tofu is a common one when meat-eaters are dining with vegetarians. Especially flexible dishes are the staples – rice dishes (such as risotto) and pasta dishes, where two variations of pasta sauce can be made. For instance, a spaghetti bolognaise might not fit the bill with vegetarians, so making another sauce option using lentils instead of mince is a lot easier than concocting an entirely new menu option. The next level to substitution is preparing things ‘buffet style’, where lunches and dinners are prepped at a base level and the people can add their own options themselves. Recipes like Thai beef salad are easily adaptable to become meatless (or tofu-full depending on how you look at it) by letting people add what they want themselves. Multi-tasking masters Doing multiple things at once is the oft-recited core role of the modern parent. But with the NEFF range of ovens and cooktops this overambitious position description becomes reality. Made for convenience, multitasking is a key to the design of NEFF CircoTherm® function. Offering the cooking multiple meals simultaneously without the intermingling of flavours, CircoTherm® is a revolution for meal prepping, providing the option to cook different meals simultaneously. The Flex induction cooktops offer a similar time-saving intuition. NEFF FlexInduction technology enables the induction cooktops to sense how many pots and the size of each that are on each burner and heats up accordingly. TwistPadFire, a magnetic, illuminated, removable control dial, enables precise control over each cooking area, so different ingredients can be cooking simultaneously to absolute perfection. Adaptable technology means you can align techniques such as frying or roasting for multiple meals at once, while still attaining perfect results for each ingredient. This allows you to prep for multiple meals in manageable stages and make more time for the important things, like eating and spending time with the people you love. Enticing Alternatives Although substituting ingredients and cooking multiple meals at once does save some time in the short term, the endgame is expanding or aligning diets. Sometimes, dietary choices are allergy based or otherwise unable to shift, but sometimes, it’s just a matter of taste. But moving beyond potato chips and peanut butter (at least partially) is an important part of growing up, especially with the adventurous palates that we’re developing in kids today. Luckily, there’s no shortage of meal ideas for fussy eaters. Some do their best to slip by the heightened senses of the fussy eater, just by looking like fast food, but if veggie fries and avo dip, won’t do it, try something with fast food appeal, but with a gourmand’s flair, like saffron potato towers, featuring crispy fried potato with a range of herbs and chili. And of course, if all else fails, there’s always cheese. Whether it’s in the form of cheesy roast cauliflower, or a slightly ritzier mac and cheese (featuring three different cheeses), there’s very few fussy eaters that will refuse this gooey goodness. These time saving strategies might start out as small wins, but they’re wins nonetheless. And if you do succeed in introducing some subtle alternatives to a fussy eater’s diet, then they’re wins for the long term. ___________________________________________________ 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.

Middle Eastern lamb pizza Also known as lamb pides, these Middle Eastern lamb pizzas are a delicious treat the whole family will enjoy. A stand mixer makes short work of the fluffy crisp-based dough, while the scrumptious lamb filling is drizzled with pomegranate molasses and fresh herbs for an extra flavour hit. And with a cooking time of just 10 minutes, this staple of Middle Eastern cuisine makes a wonderful dinner or afternoon treat. Click here for the Middle Eastern lamb pizza recipe. Middle Eastern chicken with apricots Fresh apricots – a fruit often used in Ottoman cuisine – lend a balanced sweetness to this memorable chicken dish. A one-pot-wonder packed full of flavour, this recipe uses a delicate blend of Middle Eastern spices and saffron threads for gentle heat. Cooked exclusively on your NEFF Induction Cooktop, this delicious main meal is served with shelled pistachios and fluffy couscous. Yum.  Click here for the Middle Eastern chicken with apricots recipe. Moroccan lamb shanks These hearty Moroccan lamb shanks are slow-cooked in dried apricots, pitted dates and an array of Moroccan spices, ensuring the melting lamb falls off the bone into a steaming bed of cous cous. Your guests will go weak at the knees! Just remember to go heavy on the spices and allow three to four hours cooking time – these two factors will result in a dish brimming with character and flavour. Click here for the Moroccan lamb shanks recipe. Pita bread Never made pita bread before? Then it’s time to get started! This Middle Eastern recipe requires a bit of effort, but the fluffy end result leaves store-bought versions in the dust. Allow an hour for the proving, kneading and resting (the NEFF Oven dough proving function works wonders here!). Serve the still-warm pita with our moreish carrot, cumin and honey dip and watch your guests swoon. Click here for the Pita bread recipe. Carrot, cumin and honey dip Hello homemade pita bread – pleased to make your acquaintance! This recipe bakes the carrots in a tantalising mixture of honey, cumin and other spices before whizzing up the carrots with cream cheese and fresh coriander. The result? A nutritious and flavourful addition to your Middle Eastern banquet. Click here for the Carrot dip recipe. Middle Eastern mandarin and almond spice cake Every Middle Eastern feast worth its salt finishes with a stunning sweet. This ultra-moist mandarin and almond cake doesn’t disappoint. Boiling the mandarins first with cinnamon, star anise and chilli adds gentle heat into the mix, while drizzling the still-warm cake with the reduced syrup from the mandarins results in a wonderfully sticky finish. Serve with fresh cream and a healthy appetite – this gorgeous Middle Eastern recipe is sure to have your guests going back for seconds. Click here for the Middle Eastern mandarin and almond cake 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.

Here’s the complete guide to Sous-Vide Cooking. How does the sous vide cooking technique work? Essentially, sous vide cooking involves vacuum sealing an ingredient (often a protein like meat or fish) in a bag and slow-cooking it in a water bath at a steady temperature. The key word here is slowly, with most ingredients taking between one and three hours to cook properly. The end result will be beautifully moist and tender, cooked evenly and to perfection all the way through. In fact, it’s physically impossible to overcook an ingredient using the sous vide technique, as you set the temperature in advance and the ingredient’s internal temperature never goes above that. Goodbye chewy sirloin, hello Friday night perfection. A hot tip? Sous-vide cooking condenses aromas and intensifies flavours, so be sure to start with premium ingredients. So how do you sous vide? If you’ve got the vacuum seal ready and are raring to go, then it’s possible to sous vide a vacuum-packed meal simply by dropping it in a large pot of low-simmering water. While this method can help you create some delicious recipes, it can take some monitoring and guesswork for beginners. So it’s not surprising this method hasn’t entirely caught on.   The NEFF oven sous vide function A brilliant alternative to an old school sous vide for home chefs looking to get vacuum packing? Purchasing an oven with a sous vide function already inbuilt. Both the NEFF built-in oven with steam function and the NEFF built-in compact oven with steam function come with inbuilt sous vide functions, allowing you to prepare vacuum-sealed dishes with FullSteam for a new horizon of flavour. Vacuum-packed ingredients are oven-cooked gently at a constant temperature of between 50 and 95°C, with the steam acting as the water bath. Sealed off from the air, the food retains its natural vitamins and minerals while its flavours are concentrated, delivering a restaurant-quality end result your friends and family will adore. While you can never overcook your meat using the sous-vide function, below is a rough indication of what each temperature represents: 50°C = rare 55°C = medium rare 60°C = medium 65°C = medium well 70°C = well done. It is also important to note different degrees of doneness is subjective, with one person classifying 58 as the perfect medium, while another may find 62 as the perfect medium. Both are correct, but the internal colour of the meat may change significantly between these temperatures. A step-by-step guide to sous vide cooking Step 1 Season your ingredient thoroughly with salt and pepper (you can add in some dried spices or pastes if the mood strikes you). Pop in a sturdy vacuum bag with some vegetables or aromatics like rosemary, and seal securely – we recommend a double seal in case one seal breaks. Step 2 Set the temperature and time on your sous vide machine or oven with sous vide mode. For example, a beautiful dry-aged entrecôte will take between one and three hours at 55°C to achieve the perfect medium-rare. Fish more than any other protein will differ in texture, with white fleshed fish needing to be cooked at around 70°C for 40 to 70 minutes, while oily fish such as salmon are better at a lower temperature. The high temperature setting of 95°C would only be used to cook things such as boned shoulder of pork, to break down the fats and muscle tissue. Pop the bag in the oven then kick back with a glass of bubbles while you wait for your precious package to cook. Step 3 Retrieve the vacuum-sealed bag from the oven, place it on a chopping board and open carefully. The ingredient will be tender and fully cooked – fish and chicken are delicious served exactly as is. But if you’re dealing with red meat, you’ll probably want to sear the protein quickly on high heat (only a minute or two a side) to caramelise and crisp up the outside. Just remember to dry the meat thoroughly with paper towel first to ensure a deliciously charry, moreish crust. Step 4 Serve your sous vide creation to a table of bewitched guests then take a bow – this meal’s one for the ages. __________________________________ 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.