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With other options falling by the wayside, every night is date night and we’ve had plenty of opportunity to hone our most romantic recipes for two. For those who have cycled through their partner’s faves, or those looking to impress, we’ve collated a full menu of romantic recipes to spice up your evening. Food is a love language, after all. Rosemary and Garlic Smashed Potatoes We’re going to start off with sides. The first being a hearty and aromatic potato smash. Cooking potatoes with FullSteam secures moisture and makes for a creamier texture. This is important for a smash, as you’re not blending potatoes with any butter but semi-crushing them on a tray. Finish with a mixed oil, garlic, and rosemary drizzle. The rustic presentation will match your candlelit table presentation perfectly. Read the full Rosemary and Garlic Smashed Potato recipe and gauge serving size to your appetite. Colourful Salad While the potatoes are steaming, you can tag-team the salad prep. Parsley roots, purple and orange carrots, Chiogga beetroot, and autumn lettuce like endive or chicory combine for a vibrant dish. One person can peel the root vegetables, while the other chops the parsley roots into small cubes and thinly slices the purple carrots and beetroot. You can then get cosy on the stovetop, one caramelising walnuts and the other cooking carrots and parsley root in salted water. Drain, chuck in a cold plunge, and drain again. Read the full Colourful Salad recipe, and get ready for the chicken. Baked Chicken with Yoghurt and Spices There comes a stage in every relationship where you need to try something new in the kitchen — and this recipe for two is a great place to start. Baked chicken thighs will come out succulent as ever when drenched in a spiced yoghurt, and come out messy and fun to eat. Cinnamon, cumin seeds, garlic, ginger, bay leaves, and cardamom pods will infuse into CircoTherm® baked chicken. Prep time is only 25 minutes and cooking time is another 20 — perfect to sit back with a glass of wine. Read the full Baked Chicken with Yoghurt and Spices recipe. Steamed Pears with Chocolate Sauce No date night is complete without dessert and when it comes to romance, you can’t beat something drizzled in chocolate. Steaming pears in a saffron spiced syrup gives them their vibrant colour and offsets the sweetness of the chocolate sauce. It’s the perfect balance – just like your relationship. Get the full recipe for Steamed Pears with Chocolate Sauce 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. 

With planes grounded and borders fenced off, 2020 has had a distinct lack of intrepid cuisine. Australia’s proximity to Asia means we love to dip off to Bali for a long weekend or grab some tropical rays in Thailand in the winter. And with this taken off our plates, we’ve been missing some of the flavours we might routinely experience at this time of the year. To help you get your fix, we’ve put together some of our favourite Asian-inspired meals. Asian Style Fried Ginger Asparagus This plate of greens makes for a versatile side dish, this classic Asian recipe is sure to give you an out-of-country experience. It’s simple, too: a liberal 1.2kg of asparagus is sautéed on medium heat with ginger and butter, and then glazed with sesame oil, oyster sauce and soy sauce. Coriander adds extra dimension, and you can pair with steamed basmati rice to build the meal out. Get the full Asian Style Fried Ginger Asparagus recipe. Asian Chicken Meatballs Soup with Noodles and Vegetables This one’s a little different. Yes, you’ve had chicken soup, but have you ever opted for juicy chicken meatballs instead of torn strips? If not, here’s how to take your tastebuds to a new land. Form chicken mince into mouth-sized balls by combining with ginger, chilli sauce, corianders and cornflour. These will be cooked in chicken stock in on FullSteam at 100°C for 10 minutes before veggies, noodles  and sauces are added to the mixture and then chucked back in for another two minutes. Read the full Asian Chicken Meatball Soup with Noodles and Vegetables, and take note: if you make more than you can eat, this recipe tastes great the next day. Reheating on FullSteam at 100°C in a ceramic bowl will take 10 minutes. Thai Beef Salad Scrumptious salad, bountiful beef… this dish has the best of both worlds. Using eye fillet and cooking to perfection is key. Luckily, we have the perfect method. Place the beef on a wire rack over a multi-purpose pan and brush with olive oil. Insert beef on a MultiPoint MeatProbe into the centre of the beef, place on shelf level three, and connect the probe to the oven. Set internal temperature to 54°C and use high steam. When the fillet reaches temperature, allow to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing thinly. For the salad component, read the full Thai Beef Salad recipe. Twice Cooked Duck with Steamed Asian Greens and Red Rice If you’re truly missing a taste of the orient, twice cooked duck will cure what ails you. Our method of steaming first counters duck’s notorious fat levels to make the meat succulent. After you’ve rinsed and dried, stuff with ginger, garlic, and spring onion wedges. Place on a perforated tray and make multiple piercings with a skewer. Then set oven to FullSteam, pop the duck on shelf three above a tray to catch rendered duck fat, and cook at 100°C for 40 minutes. To find out how to perfect the second stage, read the full Twice Cooked Duck with Steamed Asian Greens and Red Rice recipe and be transported to flavour town. ______________________________________________________________________________ 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.

In a small saucepan, heat the milk until lukewarm (no higher than 35°C). Crumble the fresh yeast into the milk. Dissolve 1 tablespoon sugar in the milk and let stand for about 10 minutes. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and the remaining sugar. Add the eggs, egg yolks and yeast-milk mixture and knead thoroughly using a mixer with a dough hook. After about 5 minutes, add salt. Gradually work the butter bits into the dough. Knead the dough until it has a soft, elastic texture and is silky and smooth to the touch (10 to 15 minutes). Place the dough in a bowl and let rise for 30 minutes using dough proving stage 1 until it has doubled in volume. Then knead briefly, return it to the bowl, cover with Clingfilm, and let rise in the fridge overnight. On the following day, remove the dough from the fridge, knead briefly and divide into 5 equal-sized pieces. Briefly knead each piece once more and shape into a ball. Place the balls side by side in a buttered bread tin sprinkled with breadcrumbs. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour at room temperature. Preheat the oven to 175°C on CircoTherm®. Brush whipped egg onto the brioche and bake for 10 minutes with a low level of steam. Then bake for about 30 more minutes without added steam until golden.

Place the egg yolks, egg, sugar and cornflour into a medium bowl. Using a balloon whisk, mix until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk and cream. Transfer the mixture to a medium saucepan and place over a medium heat, Induction level 6. Continue to whisk the custard constantly until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil. Remove from the heat and mix in the vanilla. Transfer to a heatproof bowl and cover the surface of the custard with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until cooled to room temperature. Preheat oven on Bread Baking to 220˚C with high level of steam (if available). Grease 12 standard muffin pans. Place one sheet of pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Sprinkle with the sugar then top with the second piece of pastry. Using a rolling pin, gently roll the pastry to press the sheets together. Roll up the pastry tightly to form a log then slice into 12 even pieces. Roll each piece into a 10cm circle and press gently to line the muffin pans. Spoon the cooled custard evenly into the pastry cases. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden and cooked. Allow to cool for 3 to 5 minutes in the pan before removing.

It’s been a while but the community aspect of cooking — the delight of hospitality and joy of food with friends — is returning to our lives. And while there’s still a cold snap in the air, there are few winter warmers better for sharing than a hearty soup, so we’re laying down some of our favourite recipes for a good old fashioned soup swap. No need to cook all of these; send them around to your friends, assign a recipe to each pal, and trade servings so everyone can reap the rewards. Minestrone Soup There’s nothing like minestrone for getting your recommended daily intake of veggies. This recipe will take everything your pantry has and turn it into a soul-warming meal. Rough chopping will give this minestrone the chunky mouthfeel, but you can also use a food processor. And with a serving size of six to eight, you’ll have plenty to share around. Read the full minestrone soup recipe. Pumpkin Soup Variations Pumpkin soup is a fan favourite for its rustic familiarity and easy assembly. But as with any simple recipe, there’s an art to it. Our classic pumpkin soup recipe involves roasting pumpkin and garlic in a CircoRoast® before chucking it through a food processor and garnishing with basil. But there are also variations that use this as a base. Spicing up your pumpkin soup will add a welcome zing to the palette. A teaspoon of curry powder adds a touch of the orient, and is optional, but chilli, paprika, and turmeric are a must. Sometimes, crunch can be just as important as flavour. A sprinkle of pepitas, toasted almonds, pistachios, or a dusting of dukkah will all add important texture while serving as an enticing garnish. To spread that crunch, you can also chop ingredients and mix through. Read 3 variations on the classic pumpkin soup. Asian Chicken Meatball Soup with Noodles and Vegetables We couldn’t wax on the best soups to try without including a chicken option, and this one is a winner. The meatballs themselves are made from chicken mince, ginger, chilli sauce, coriander, and cornflour. Moisture is locked in to your meatballs with the help of your FullSteam oven. Our original recipe only serves four (still great for sharing) but scaling ingredients will give each of your soup-swapping friends a taste. Read the full chicken soup recipe. Soup swap pro tips Now that you’ve got a stash of recipes for your pals, you need to actually organise the swap. For those lucky enough to be able to host a get-together, nibbles like roast beetroot salad, steamed Chinese dumplings or good ol’ home baked potato chips are fan favourites. Some notes from our article on throwing a progressive dinner party are also handy. When divvying out servings, jars will elevate your presentation and you won’t have to worry about people forgetting to return them. And if you can’t help but tuck into the soups when everyone’s there, you can reheat portions on FullSteam at 100° — a single serve in a ceramic bowl will take 10 minutes. ___________________________________________________ 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.

You’ve got to tip your hat to mushrooms. The funky fungi provides the ‘meat’ of many a veggie diet, they’re rich in antioxidants, potassium, and copper, and they even have their very own internet. (It’s called the ‘wood wide web’ and no, we’re not joking). They also happen to be delicious and have such breadth and variation that they can add pizzazz to any meal. If you’re new to the shrooms, or just amused by the idea of them surfing the net and want to know more, this complete guide to mushroom recipe tips, tricks and techniques is for you. The NEFF Guide to Cooking Mushrooms Before we get into the best mushroom recipes, we have eight tips for mastering mushies: Use lots of different kinds Wipe or rinse, but don’t soak Don’t cut off too much of the stalks Try different methods of preparing: whole, crushed, torn, or sliced. Always cook in a nice and hot pan Use extra oil to counter absorption Don’t overcrowd the pan Add aromatics near the end of cooking For a breakdown of each tip, read our guide to cooking with mushrooms. Beef and Mushroom Pie A servo staple and comfort food for many, the beef and mushroom pie is an Australian classic. Still, we don’t recommend the plastic-wrapped option for regular consumption; control the quality of your ingredients by making yours at home. You have two options here: going large with one family sized pie, or jazzing things up with individual servings. The larger pie is more traditional, with diced beef massaged with bicarb soda and salt before being cooked on FlameSelect level 9 before quartered mushrooms jump in. The individual party option is for when you want to break out the Le Creuset mini casserole dishes, and has tender beef strips and swiss brown mushrooms covered with a cheesy potato crust. Individual beef and mushroom pie recipe Family size beef and mushroom pie recipe Perfect pie fillings with FlameSelect Your pie is only as good as your filling, so while there are lots of ways to ramp up the flavour on the inside, preparing it properly before it goes into the oven can make all the difference. With FlameSelect, you can ensure you have the perfect amount of heat to brown your meat, saute your mushrooms and stop sauces from drying out. Learn more about products with Flame Select here.   3 Cheese Mushroom Lasagne For this lasagne, topping off your fungi fest with a portion of porcini mushrooms is the trick to adding depth to the flavour profile. Cooking all mushrooms with a healthy dose of butter for 15 minutes doesn’t hurt either. Specialty scamorza mozzarella and ricotta salata also help to set this one off — read the full lasagne recipe here. Entertaining made easy with CircoTherm®   While we could probably eat this entire lasagne to ourselves, it also makes a great main dish when entertaining. Spend less time in the kitchen and more time socialising with a little bit of help from CircoTherm. With some clever planning to ensure the temperature needs meet, you can cook your lasagne and a dessert at the same time – with no flavours mingling! Learn more about CircoTherm® here. Forest Mushroom and Truffle Oil Risotto Nothing wows like a risotto. Usually the meal takes diligent care, with liquid constantly added to stop it from drying out. With Fullsteam, NEFF takes the pain out of risotto allowing you to do all of the impressing with none of the distressing. Simply place your onion, garlic, and butter in a solid stainless steel tray, and pop it in the oven on Fullsteam at 100°C for three minutes. Then add Rice, water, herbs, and your mix of portobello, enoki, oyster, and Swiss brown mushrooms, and put back in for a further 25 minutes. To finish, stir through extra butter and add truffle oils and parmesan — Bellissimo! Read the full mushroom and truffle oil risotto recipe. The secret to simple risotto What would this recipe be without the help of steam? Plump, juicy mushrooms will always taste better with a little bit of care in the oven. The use of steam not only makes it a hands-free risotto but maintains the integrity of the ingredients for a more enjoyable dinner. Learn more about our FullSteam range 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.

There’s nothing worse than baking cookies and being disappointed. And while cookies are often one of the first things we learn to make, finding the perfect recipe for your cookie craving can be hard. Luckily, we’ve got plenty of tried and tested cookies in The NEFF Kitchen. Our team of home economists diligently test the quantities and ingredients for the best taste and foolproof outcomes. Yes, taste-testing is a difficult part of our job but it’s one we gladly undertake to ensure you have the best cookies, every time. Here are some of our favourite cookie recipes: Chocolate chip cookies It’s a classic for a reason. Often when you’re craving a cookie, this is what your brain is picturing. With a soft centre, crisp edges and oozey chocolate chips, this really is the ultimate cookie. Get our chocolate chip cookie recipe here, and while you’re at it, why not check out our triple chocolate cookie slice recipe? It’s everything you love about the classic cookie in a thicker, chocolate bonanza of a slice. Basic cookie recipe Whether you’re wanting to use what you have on hand or just like to experiment with your cookie mix-ins, you need to have a great go-to basic cookie recipe. Our version is shown with cranberries and pistachios mixed through but you can add anything – nuts, white chocolate, dried fruit. Your imagination and tastebuds write this recipe. Get the recipe for our basic cookies here. Shortbread biscuits We love a good shortbread recipe around here. In fact, our Christmas shortbread recipe is actually three delicious recipes in one! But if you’re wanting to make something that is more intolerance friendly, then you’ll love our gluten free dipped shortbread. Using gluten free flours and dipped in melted chocolate, we decorate with a variety of toppings like crushed nuts and orange zest for a fancy finish. Get the recipe for our gluten free dipped shortbread here. Melting moments When it comes to cookies, sometimes classic recipes really are best. Lots of people think that melting moments are something that you can only buy in store, but once you start making them at home they really can’t be beat. Best of all, they’re a cookie that leaves room experimentation. Just try our chocolate melting moments with peanut butter ganache if you don’t believe us! Get our classic melting moments recipe here. Caramel filled Salted Shortbreads Here we go with the shortbread again. We can’t help it, they’re just some of the best. This adult is a very grown up spin, with salted caramel adding a rich and decadent filling that you’re sure to love. Get the recipe for our caramel filled salted shortbreads here. Hint: Use your Steam function on your oven to make the caramel filling for optimal results. Don’t have an oven with steam? Not to worry, you can check out our FullSteam oven range here. White chocolate, almond and cranberry biscotti We love biscottis because they look fancy when you have guests coming around, but they store like a dream. This means you’re not going to feel ‘forced’ into eating a whole batch at once, but can have them on hand when your cup of tea requires a little company. Get the recipe for our white chocolate, almond and cranberry biscotti here. Wondering why your cookies never come out perfect? Opening your oven door to check them could be your first mistake. By doing this, you’re releasing air from the oven resulting in often deflated cookies.  The solution? An oven that ensures each and every cookie is always visible, without needing to open the oven door. Give your cookies the spotlight they deserve with the NeffLight. Click here to find about this unique feature. Want some more tips and tricks? Check out our guide to baking cupcakes and cookies here for all the best tips and advice. ___________________________________________________ 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.

Here is the life hack that we have all been waiting for: you can make some of the most delicious breakfast recipes ahead of time and whip them out in under 5 minutes when your third (or fourteenth) alarm goes off. These bulk breakfast ideas can be chipped away at throughout the week. It might seem like cheating, but these recipes were built for the job. From crunchy homemade granola, to quick and easy breakfast muffins (so good they may not last the week), we’ve picked our favourite ways to start the day - the recipes that just keep on giving: Quinoa and Wattleseed Granola There are few things as impressive as homemade granola, but a jar of the nutty, vanilla-laced crunch is deceivingly easy to make. This guilt-free recipe features our favourite roasted Wattleseeds for a truly Australian wake-up. You may also like this spiced seed granola with homemade coconut yoghurt. Banana Bread with Raspberries For those mornings when you’re on the run, a hot piece of buttered homemade banana bread makes any rush worth it. Simply cut a slice and toast it as you make your coffee. This recipe includes extra raspberries (and choc chips if you’re that way inclined) for that breakfast punch. Ready to turn those ripe bananas into magic? Don’t forget to read these tips about how to perfect your bake every time. And if you’re feeling creative, elevate your morning loaf with a few personalised touches, from nuts to spices. Pancakes with Cinnamon Butter It takes less than 10 min to fry a stack of fluffy pancakes, but the joy that comes with each mouthful will last the whole day. Make this tasty pancake mixture and cinnamon-infused butter on a Sunday afternoon and refrigerate - you’re good to go in the mornings throughout the week. Looking for something more adventurous? Try experimenting with these twists on the classic breakfast pancake - some a little sweeter, some more savoury. Blueberry Breakfast Muffins Nothing says breakfast like a fresh blueberry. So if you’re looking for an easy and scrumptious pre-work snack, look no further than these fruity coconut muffins. Packed with juicy blueberries and cinnamon, these single-serve and delightfully fluffy muffins take less than 20 minutes to bake using VarioSteam and CircoTherm, and go perfectly with a Wednesday morning coffee (and again for afternoon tea). Want something a little sweeter? Try our banana and chocolate muffins on for size instead. ___________________________________________________ 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.

Rub the chicken breast fillets with the harissa paste and place into the solid stainless steel steamer tray. Insert the MultiPoint MeatProbe horizontally into the thickest part of the largest chicken breast (see note if you do not have a MeatProbe). Place the chicken into the oven and set the oven to Full Steam 100˚C. Set the probe to 71˚C and press start. Place the onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, coriander, cumin and butter into a 2 litre oven proof dish. When oven has reached temperature, place the onion mix into the oven with the chicken and continue to cook on FullSteam 100˚C for 4 minutes. Remove the onion mix from the oven then stir in the couscous and stock. Return to the oven and cook for 10 minutes. Add the beans to the couscous and continue cooking for a further 6 to 8 minutes or until couscous is cooked. Stir in the chopped herbs and season with salt and pepper. When the chicken is cooked, allow to rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve with the couscous and sprinkle with the almonds and pomegranate seeds. Note: If you don’t have a MeatProbe you can absolutely still make this recipe! Just ensure the chicken is cooked. This will likely take around 25 minutes.