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5 winter bakes to enjoy before the weather heats up
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.
What to serve with soups to enjoy them for longer
There’s nothing like a bowl of steaming minestrone on a cold day. But every soup deserves a side dish - to bulk up the meal, to make it last longer and to add some complexity and texture to the dish. Why not find your favourite soup recipe and pair it with a delicious home-baked bread?
The whole family will enjoy the aroma of a fresh loaf rising in the oven, and dunking a slice into your favourite soup will help soak up the flavours while stretching the pot out to last longer and indulge more. Brush up on your bread making skills and serve one of these warm favourites with soft butter - no bread machine needed:
Crusty homemade bread
Crusty on the outside, moist and fluffy on the inside, this bread recipe is an easy entry into the world of homemade bread. It doesn’t take too long to prepare and bake, and any leftovers will be delicious in sandwiches or toast the next day. If you have a NEFF steam oven, you can use your dough proving setting and break making function to achieve a perfect result.
Cheesy pull-apart bread
A bread that you can tuck into with your hands is the best kind for pairing with soup. This flavourful, cheesy pull-apart recipe is a tried and tested favourite in the NEFF kitchen, perfect for dipping in soup and delicious on its own too.
Nutty wholegrain bread
Want something a little more complex to pair with your soup? If you’re stirring up a pot of cool Gazpacho, a buttered slice of nutty wholegrain may be the perfect companion - not too heavy, full of nutrients and flavour and a good way to balance out the bite of the tomatoes.
Naan bread
This may seem like an unusual pairing, but freshly-made naan can be the perfect light side to your soup - especially one with more complex spices and flavours in it. Tear each buttery flatbread apart and dip into a bowl of spiced pumpkin soup.
Ricotta herb bread rolls
We love these for two reasons - one, they’re the perfect serving size for each person, no knives and crumbs and perfect big loaves needed. Two, they’re indulgently delicious, laced with creamy ricotta and soft Italian herbs. Plus, they’re perfectly pillowy in texture, and pair beautifully with soft butter and a bit of sea salt.
Our favourite NEFF cooktop accessories
Sure, there is a lot you can do with a good pot on a best-in-class cooktop. But are you making the most of your appliance? Whether you’ve got an induction or a gas cooktop, there are various accessories that can help take your home cooking to the next level.
From BBQ-style griddle plates designed to sit on top of your induction cooktop, to cookware that will make every stir, flip and simmer more enjoyable, these are our favourite cooktop accessories from around the NEFF kitchen, and some inspiration for how you can put them to delicious use today:
BBQ-style griddle plate
For those colder nights when stoking a BBQ fire is not an ideal way to spend your evening, this grill plate is designed for indoor use only - whilst still giving your meat and vegetables that authentic striped griddle pattern. Suitable for NEFF flexInduction cooktops, the cast iron plate will give your char-grilled Moreton Bay bugs a new life in no time.
Teppanyaki grill plate
Bring the vibrant art of ancient Japanese cooking home back to your own kitchen with this iron griddle, designed specifically to sit on top of your NEFF flexInduction hob. From sophisticated seafood dishes to flavoursome noodles, you’ll be able to whip up authentic and easy teppanyaki meals the traditional way, without a fuss. Try out this popular recipe for grilled scallops with buttered garlic to get started.
Simmer plate
Finding the right temperate for a slow simmer can be a complicated task - even on the most advanced cooktops. A bit too hot, and your delicious slow-cooked curry might boil over. Not enough heat, and you’re left with a chilly broth. This simmer plate is designed to funnel the flames from your gas cooktop in a more regulated fashion to the pot above, giving an even, reliable heat to your simmering meal.
Fry Pan
Our FrySensor feature of the NEFF flexInduction cooktop can help you control the heat in your pan for perfectly cooked meals without the guesswork. With five heat settings that allow you to cook everything from pancakes to steaks, this feature was designed to work with our Fry Pan to regulate the heat throughout your cooking process.
Creative ways to cook with cauliflower
It’s not often that a vegetable as seemingly simple as a cauliflower can surprise you with so many different creative uses.
From the sophisticated nutty flavour it takes on when baked or roasted, to the delicious creaminess it embodies when steamed or blended, the white cruciferous staple is packed with versatility and vitamins - particularly fibre and B-vitamins.
Tuck into these delicious creamy and cheesy cauliflower recipes and give the unassuming vegetable a well-deserved centre-stage spot in your home kitchen this winter…
Cauliflower baked in the oven
Simple but unbeatable, this baked cheesy cauliflower recipe lets the vegetables do the talking. With a delicious selection of seasonings and the perfect cooking technique in your NEFF oven, you’ll be left with a new family favourite. The recipe uses added steam which means there is no need to par-boil your cauliflower. Simply put all your ingredients on one tray and let your oven do the work for you.
The perfect salad ingredient
Roasted cauliflower makes a great addition to a salad, especially in autumn and winter where a plate of leafy greens may not feel so inviting. This pumpkin, quinoa and pomegranate salad incorporates roasted cauliflower florets for a nutty, warming addition.
Soup up your soups
Add steamed cauliflower to your warm winter soups and blend fully to give them a light yet creamy consistency. The soft and creamy nature of the cauliflower will help bulk up your recipe with creamy textures and loads of nutrients - without ruining the flavour profile of your original recipe. Try adding half a cauliflower head to the NEFF pumpkin soup recipe.
Cauliflower mac and cheese
There’s nothing like a hearty comfort meal on a cold winter’s evening. But we can’t quite live on mac and cheese alone until the spring comes… Give your family favourites an indulgent, nutrient-rich makeover by replacing the pasta element with seasoned cauliflower. You can even go half pasta and half cauliflower to sneak those veggies in - great for fussy eaters who don’t like vegetables.
Have you tried making cauliflower pizza bases?
Gluten-free home cooks around the world will know this trick well - replace your flour with chopped cauliflower and you can make a delicious pizza base that pairs perfectly with a selection of toppings and cheeses. And it’s super simple to make - simply combine cauliflower with eggs, cheese and seasoning in a food processor for a melt-in-your-mouth crust.
4 recipes to make with coffee
Espresso, ristretto, cappucino, latte, iced coffee and that infamous flat white - humanity’s caffeined addiction has made an entire global industry out of a little dark bean. But the bittersweet ingredient shouldn’t be restricted to its steaming liquid form - coffee can turn many dishes into a complex, tender and flavourful affair.
What’s so cool about coffee?
Apart from adding wonderful depth of flavour and intensity to recipes, coffee is also packed with health benefits and tenderising properties. In moderation, the beans provide vitamins and antioxidants, plus mood-enhancing and energy boosting elements - enough of a kick to keep you going no matter what’s weighing you down. And most importantly, they’re delicious.
Why not experiment with a collection of our favourite coffee recipes from around the NEFF kitchen - sweet, savoury and somewhere in between:
Coffee spiced pulled pork sliders
There’s nothing like a slow-cooked pork shoulder - easily achieved with a VarioSteam oven and made even more delicious by the coffee spice in this recipe. Paired with delicious brioche buns and a light and creamy slaw, these pick-me-up sliders are sure to keep any party on their toes (and keep them coming back for more).
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Coffee-rubbed rib eye
In this impressive yet simple recipe, coffee grounds are combined with paprika, chilli, sugar and a mix of mustard, ginger and herbs to bring a layer of exotic complexity to the meat that will impress even the most sophisticated palate. The coffee also helps to tenderise the cut even further, making this a melt-in-your-mouth recipe that any home foodie should have up their sleeve.
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Coffee roulade with coffee cream
Once the main course is over, coffee still shines as an ingredient in some of our favourite desserts. This quick and easy roulade takes less than 30 minutes to whip up in your CircoTherm oven, creating a light and fluffy spoonful of dark coffee complexity hidden inside a sweet creamy sponge.
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Nutella and coffee scrolls
Coffee has the uncanny ability to make chocolate taste even more like chocolate - the dark bitterness seems to enhance the sweet cocoa profile and leave a rich and delectable flavour on your tastebuds. Why not put that theory to the test in this classic Nutella scroll recipe, laced with coffee and served best with a steaming flat white.
Click here for the recipe.
Need a great machine to turn your coffee beans into your favourite hot drink?
NEFF’s Built-In Fully Automatic Coffee Machine could do the trick. It has a OneTouch function which means you can make any of coffee or milk speciality at the touch of a button. You can even make two at a time!
Whether it’s a long machiatto or a cappuccino, we all like our coffee made a certain way. The NEFF Coffee Machine will remember up to eight of your favourite beverages all saved with their setting under your personal name, so it has an even better memory than your local barista.
And if you don’t like cleaning up, you can rejoice in its fully automatic steam cleaning function that kicks in after ever beverage so your milk system is always clean and ready for your next steaming hot latte. Click here to learn more about the NEFF coffee machine.
5 Recipes you can make in half an hour this week
For years, busy week nights have been any home chef’s least favourite time in the kitchen. You’re desperate to get home and whip up a delicious, healthy meal for your family, but you’re not sure how you’ll get flavoursome, hearty home-cooked food on the table before you fall into bed.
Never fear - at the rescue is a list of our favourite quick family recipes that take under 30 minutes to prepare and cook, and will still impress even the most tired tastebuds.
Preheat your NEFF oven, brush up on some time-saving kitchen hacks and start stirring - your time starts, now:
Quick Beef Stroganoff
Simmering with the rich flavours of red wine and scotch fillet steak, this fast recipe is a lifeline for any busy cook. Steam some fresh vegetables as you go, and you’ll have a sophisticated, indulgent family dinner on the table in no time. Who knew that you could tackle such a complex dish in only 20 minutes?
Lamb Korma in 30 minutes
Most curries taste best when they’ve been simmering for hours, letting the spices mature and the texture soften. So it’s not every day that we advocate for a fast recipe, but this quick lamb korma still somehow maintains the rich flavours and textures of its traditional origins - without all the time-consuming steps in between.
Steamed trout fillets on kaffir lime leaves
With a NEFF steam oven, you can make these healthy and tasty steamed trout fillets in under 30 minutes. Simply place the fish onto the fragarent kaffir lime leaves and let the oven do the work for you, bringing the taste of Thailand to your home kitchen in just a few minutes.
Mediterranean meatball sandwich
Forget grilled cheese - this 30 minute meatball recipe will turn any toasted sandwich into a family favourite. Simple combine lamb mince, garlic, oregano, egg and onion to craft your meatballs, and layer with fresh passata, grilled vegetable slices and cheese on crusty bread rolls for the perfect mid-week dinner.
Fried salmon with curried almonds
Light, zesty and easy enough to throw together after a long day at work, this mediterranean fast recipe will even suit a more sophisticated evening - without tipping the hourglass over. In only 30 minutes, you can have a NEFF-approved seafood dish on the table, packed with nutrients and bursting with flavours and textures from the crunchy curried almonds.
Stuffed Capsicum with Smoked Paprika and Tomato Sauce
Heat the oven to 250 degrees on CircoRoast. Coat the capsicum with 2 tbsp of the olive oil and place on the universal tray and bake for 10 minutes turning halfway through. Once cooked remove from the oven place into a container with a lid or wrap with cling film then set aside.
Place the rice into a non-perforated steamer tray add the rest of the olive oil and coat. Add all the other ingredients and place into an oven set to FullSteam at 100 degrees for 20 minutes. Once cooked remove from the oven and using a fork, fluff the rice by running it through to separate the grains of rice. Set aside.
For the sauce heat the oven on CircoTherm® at 180 degrees. Roughly chop the tomato and place on the universal tray with all the other ingredients and bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and pour into a medium mixing bowl. Use a spoon and mash the tomatoes until a saucy consistency.
Cut the top off the capsicum and peel off the skin. Clean out the inside then stuff with the rice, place onto a universal tray and put the tops back onto the capsicums.
Heat on CircoTherm® at 160 degrees for 10 minutes then serve with the sauce underneath.
Cheesy Roast Cauliflower
Preheat oven on CircoTherm® to 200°C with a high level of steam (see notes).
Remove leaves and hard stalks from the cauliflower.
Slice cauliflower into small pieces and arrange in a lightly greased shallow casserole dish.
Mix all remaining ingredients together until well combined and season with salt and pepper.
Spoon over the top of the cauliflower wedges and cook for 15 to 18 minutes or until cauliflower is just tender and cheese topping is golden brown.
Notes
If you do not have added steam functionality in your oven, parboil the cauliflower using your cooktop first.