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Home cooking is a complicated thing. Some days, you can spend a whole evening lost in flavour combinations and delicious aromas. But other times, you just need to get that food out onto the table - and fast. How do we keep cooking times to a minimum, and still produce dishes that are full of nutrients, packed with flavour and made with love? We’ve compiled our favourite food hacks to make those quick family meals even quicker - without losing the magic of home cooked food. Keep these food hacks in mind next time you have a busy week. You might just find yourself with time to enjoy it… One pot meals Are you ever so busy that you wish you could throw all your ingredients into one pot and let it happen? Well sometimes you can. From a spicy Lamb Rogan Josh to a creamy forest mushroom and truffle oil risotto, these slow-cooked ‘dump and go’ meals take no time at all to prepare, after which the appliance does the hard work for you. Love your leftovers One person’s waste is another person’s dinner. Turn your leftover meat into a delicious quiche, use up extra sauces the next day, or keep portions for lunch - you’ll save time when it comes to starting your next meal. If you’re cooking from scratch, double your recipe. Especially if you’re making rice or pasta, this allows for you to keep half of the cooked filler in your fridge for later in the week. Find time with freezable recipes There are so many delicious dishes that freeze well, and can save you the trouble of cooking altogether next time you’ve had a big day. From pies to soups and pasta dishes, we’ve compiled 10 of the best recipes to make in bulk and freeze for those busy evenings. Simply pop them in a pot or oven to reheat. Make your pastes and sauces in advance   Often, getting the right flavour can take a long time. If you’ve got a selection of curry pastes, salad dressings, passata and condiments ready to go, the complicated part of your meal prep is accounted for. All you have to do is add in the fresh ingredients and serve it up in style. Keep your pantry stocked There is nothing more time-consuming than having to rush out for missing ingredients halfway through your dinner preparations. A well-stocked pantry is time’s best friend, and helps keep you inspired and ready for whatever culinary opportunities come your way. Find out what the NEFF pantry has in their essentials list in our pantry staples article. Prep, prep and more prep Pre-chopped vegetables, pre-cut meat and a well-organised meal plan will help streamline your week. By prepping your fresh ingredients a day or two in advance, you don’t have to spend hours every night over a chopping board - especially when you could be spending that time perfecting the flavours and accompanying elements of your dish. Keep your recipes simple Just because it’s simple doesn’t mean it’s not delicious. If you’re short on time, stick to what you know and do a good job of an easy dish, instead of trying to experiment with a new type of cuisine in less than an hour. Here are some quick and easy mid-week meals to inspire you. Choose your appliances carefully When it comes to the kitchen, it’s important to choose your appliances wisely. NEFF's steam ovens introduce you to a whole new way of cooking which can help you make meals faster. In fact one of our recipes will allow you to make risotto in under an hour without needing to continuously stir and add water or stock. Click here for the NEFF recipe.

Home cooking is a complicated thing. Some days, you can spend a whole evening lost in flavour combinations and delicious aromas. But other times, you just need to get that food out onto the table - and fast. How do we keep cooking times to a minimum, and still produce dishes that are full of nutrients, packed with flavour and made with love? We’ve compiled our favourite food hacks to make those quick family meals even quicker - without losing the magic of home cooked food. Keep these food hacks in mind next time you have a busy week. You might just find yourself with time to enjoy it… One pot meals Are you ever so busy that you wish you could throw all your ingredients into one pot and let it happen? Well sometimes you can. From a spicy Lamb Rogan Josh to a creamy forest mushroom and truffle oil risotto, these slow-cooked ‘dump and go’ meals take no time at all to prepare, after which the appliance does the hard work for you. Love your leftovers One person’s waste is another person’s dinner. Turn your leftover meat into a delicious quiche, use up extra sauces the next day, or keep portions for lunch - you’ll save time when it comes to starting your next meal. If you’re cooking from scratch, double your recipe. Especially if you’re making rice or pasta, this allows for you to keep half of the cooked filler in your fridge for later in the week. Find time with freezable recipes There are so many delicious dishes that freeze well, and can save you the trouble of cooking altogether next time you’ve had a big day. From pies to soups and pasta dishes, we’ve compiled 10 of the best recipes to make in bulk and freeze for those busy evenings. Simply pop them in a pot or oven to reheat. Make your pastes and sauces in advance   Often, getting the right flavour can take a long time. If you’ve got a selection of curry pastes, salad dressings, passata and condiments ready to go, the complicated part of your meal prep is accounted for. All you have to do is add in the fresh ingredients and serve it up in style. Keep your pantry stocked There is nothing more time-consuming than having to rush out for missing ingredients halfway through your dinner preparations. A well-stocked pantry is time’s best friend, and helps keep you inspired and ready for whatever culinary opportunities come your way. Find out what the NEFF pantry has in their essentials list in our pantry staples article. Prep, prep and more prep Pre-chopped vegetables, pre-cut meat and a well-organised meal plan will help streamline your week. By prepping your fresh ingredients a day or two in advance, you don’t have to spend hours every night over a chopping board - especially when you could be spending that time perfecting the flavours and accompanying elements of your dish. Keep your recipes simple Just because it’s simple doesn’t mean it’s not delicious. If you’re short on time, stick to what you know and do a good job of an easy dish, instead of trying to experiment with a new type of cuisine in less than an hour. Here are some quick and easy mid-week meals to inspire you. Choose your appliances carefully When it comes to the kitchen, it’s important to choose your appliances wisely. NEFF's steam ovens introduce you to a whole new way of cooking which can help you make meals faster. In fact one of our recipes will allow you to make risotto in under an hour without needing to continuously stir and add water or stock. Click here for the NEFF recipe.

Whether you’re building a new home or renovating an existing house, creating a new kitchen can be exhilarating. You have a blank canvas to work with and the ability to make your cooking space completely your own. You can choose from a variety of styles, materials and colours to truly personalise the space and make it work for you and your family. Some people like classic designs with shaker cabinetry and gold tapware, while others gravitate towards industrial style kitchens with dark panels and matte black fittings. The good news is that NEFF appliances are sleek and can suit any style of kitchen. From dainty to art-deco, here are some of our favourite NEFF kitchens from across the country. Industrial meets art deco This industrial style kitchen is every entertainers dream. It has nine NEFF appliances, including three Slide&hide®️ ovens, a glass gas cooktop and a butler’s pantry with a dishwasher, compact microwave and warming drawer. Tucked away behind a sliding door, this is the perfect space for food preparation. The dark laminate panels used throughout the kitchen contrast against the white benchtops and light timber shelving, creating an industrial look and feel that will never go out of fashion. Click here to check out the NEFF Kitchen. Contemporary Hamptons style kitchen This Hampton style home has an open plan kitchen with an impressive marble island bench that sits at the centre of the room. The white marble benchtop with intricate veins adds a touch of luxury to the understated design. The contemporary kitchen features six NEFF appliances, including three steam ovens, a built in coffee machine and fully integrated dishwasher. Because the cooktop sits on the island bench, a ventilated product has been chosen, so the setting is not obstructed by a rangehood. Click here to check out the NEFF kitchen. Luxurious Industrial This modern kitchen has a monochrome theme with a black, grey and white colour palette used throughout the splashbacks, benchtops and cupboards. Black tapware, appliances and stools provide a sleek, modern finish with each element integrating into the kitchen perfectly. It boasts seven built-in NEFF appliances, with the star of the show being NEFF’s ventilated cooktop that automatically adjusts power levels. It also has three ovens with integrated steam and microwave functionality. These are built into the wall, saving precious bench space. Click here to check out the NEFF kitchen. Do you have a NEFF kitchen that you want to add to the list? Email us at MEL-neffau@bshg.com to find out how. _________________________________________________________ NEFF Appliances. Made for a lifetime of moments. With NEFF Appliances, every meal in your kitchen is a meal worth sharing. Celebrate together with premium ovens, cooktops and more.

The Australian Christmas is more closely associated with heatwaves, surf and sunshine. While the warmth is great for outdoor entertaining, it isn’t exactly conducive to open fireplaces, wintery roasts and decadent puddings that are enjoyed throughout Europe and the Northern Hemisphere during the festive season. Instead of missing out on these traditional meals, invite your friends over to celebrate Christmas in July, while indulging in all your favourite winter treats. Here’s what we’ll be serving this year: Steaming hot mulled wine Originating in Italy, mulled wine is the perfect drink to serve at your Christmas in July dinner party. The familiar scent of cinnamon sticks, vanilla beans and star anise will set the scene for the entire evening, creating a homely atmosphere that reminds you of a winter wonderland. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Honey glazed Christmas ham No Christmas feast is complete without a decadent Christmas ham. The traditional dish is both tasty and beautiful, creating a show-stopping edible centrepiece to adorn your table. Cooked for two hours with zesty citrus flavours and aromatic spices, it will make your home smell like Christmas, putting everyone in the festive spirit. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Roast Turkey With most Australian Christmas celebrations taking place around a barbeque, the northern hemisphere’s favourite roast often gets left off the table. A roast turkey is one of those recipes that looks impressive, but requires little effort to make. Simply rub the turkey with garlic, thyme and oil, then stuff it with breadcrumbs, milk, eggs and herbs for a mouth-watering roast the whole family will love. Want to know the trick to perfectly moist meat? A little bit of steam and NEFF’s MultiPoint MeatProbe that helps you monitor the temperate of your turkey and avoid the dreaded dryness. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Puddings For dessert, bring out the best of winter with a rich pudding that you can serve fresh out of the oven. Guests will smell the decadent flavours as it cooks in the oven, making it feel like Christmas. While a traditional Christmas Pudding is always a winner, why not try one of our other recipes from around The NEFF Kitchen? Everyone loves a sticky date pudding with caramel sauce and our indulgent self-saucing chocolate pudding is a real showstopper. Serve it with ice-cream, cream or crème anglaise to really impress your guests.

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

There is no better way to spend a cold wintery afternoon than in the kitchen next to a warm oven, with the sweet smell of desserts filling the room. From gooey self-saucing puddings to buttery apple pies, The NEFF Kitchen is full of heart-warming desserts to make your winter a whole lot sweeter. So, fire up your oven and invite your friends over for delicious winter treats that you can devour fresh out of the oven. Need some inspiration? Here are five of our favourite winter desserts from around The NEFF Kitchen. Chocolate self-saucing pudding This rich and decadent dessert can be prepared in just 10 minutes with ingredients you already have in the kitchen. Made in individual ramekins, the cocoa crowd pleaser has a fluffy cake like crust, with rich chocolate sauce that’s perfect for a cold winter day. Serve the self-saucing pudding with double cream or ice-cream to really impress your guests. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Classic apple pie One of the best things about winter is a warm apple pie. The combination of buttery pastry with the sharpness of stewed apples makes for a dessert the whole family will love. And you can make it extra special by trying one of our delicious toppings including homemade ice-cream and delicious crème anglaise. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Sticky date pudding When it comes to warm, satisfying winter desserts, it’s hard not to reach for sticky date pudding with hot caramel sauce.  It’s a sweet, delicious river of molten sugar, butter, cream and dates that will have your guests coming back for seconds and thirds. Make your puddings extra moist and fluffy by using NEFF’s FullSteam oven and serve it warm with double cream for a truly irresistible winter dessert.  Click here for the NEFF recipe and click here learn more about cooking with steam. Traditional scones with jam and cream Sometimes it’s best to keep things simple. Traditional Devonshire scones with jam and cream are a time tested classic that your family and friends will love. Served warm, and made from just four core ingredients, anyone can master this recipe and become a favourite among guests. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Flourless almond cake with white chocolate ganache Do you have a celiac guest attending your dinner party? Then this gluten free cake might be the dessert you are looking for. The flourless almond cake is moist and buttery with a delicious white chocolate ganache coating that you can layer on top. It can be made in advance and decorated with almond flakes in advance to make it an unforgettable winter dessert. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Check out our recipe collection for more winter dessert inspiration.

Place all ingredients except the extra flour into a mixing bowl and mix on a medium speed for 5 minutes, spray the inside of a medium bowl and put the dough inside. Place in the oven on the proving function on level 1 for 45 minutes. Once the dough has doubled in size remove from the oven and place on a lightly floured surface. Knock the air out and roll until the dough is 2 cm thick (it might help to coat your fingers with spray oil as the dough can be sticky). Using a medium to large cookie cutter cut into rounds and place on a universal tray lined with a sheet of baking paper. Place back into the oven and prove for a further 30 minutes before moving across to Circotherm® at 200 degrees with a high level of steam. Bake for a further 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. Once cool, heat the jam a little and put into the piping bag and inject the donut with the jam. Spray each donut with oil and coat in the caster sugar. Serve.

Curry For the curry, strain the chickpeas and run under cold water for one minute. Place all ingredients except the lime juice into a non-perforated tray and put into the oven on FullSteam at 100 degrees for 30 minutes. Once cooked, remove from the oven and squeeze in the lime juice. Stir and serve. Rice Add all ingredients together and place in a non-perforated tray on FullSteam at 100 degrees for 20 minutes. Stir and serve.

The NEFF Kitchen is a place of discovery. It’s where everyday Australians use their appliances to create culinary masterpieces for their family and friends to enjoy. Made with love, these delicious meals keep people coming back for seconds and thirds. Weather it’s spinach and ricotta cannelloni or a steamed vanilla layer cake, we all have a secret recipe that guests adore. And it’s time that dish was recognised for the show stopper it really is. So, dust off your apron, pull out your camera and submit your entry to NEFF’s 50 Best Home Cooks competition. With a chance to win over $25,000 worth in prizes you would be crazy not to put your best dish forward, so here are three simple tips to boost your entry to this year’s 50 Best Home Cooks Competition. Channel your inner photographer Unfortunately, we can’t try your dish. This means you need to make it look as amazing as it tastes. The good news is that you don’t need to be a professional food photographer to make us drool. And with today’s technology, you can take a beautiful photo using your smartphone. Our biggest tip? Try using natural light when possible. And if you have shaky hands a tripod can help your photos come out nice and sharp so we can really see the details. From styling your food with leafy greens to using natural lighting, small touches can make a big difference. Click here to check out Australian food blogger, Sneh Roy’s tips for taking award winning food photographs. Research trends so you can put a twist on a classic dish NEFF’s 50 Best Home Cooks are decided by public vote which means everyone has an equal chance of taking the crown. But voting is limited to one vote per person which means your dish needs to stand out against the crowd. The best way to do that is to research food trends and try something a little different, that you might not find in a regular cook book. From a Cherry Ripe Layer Cake to Hasselback Pumpkin Salad, you can be as creative, wild and passionate as you like. And the best part is that you can explain the story behind the dish in it’s description which will make it even more compelling to voters. Share your submission far and wide When you submit your entry to our 50 Best Home Cooks competition, you will receive a URL that you can share with your family and friends via Facebook or email. This link will take them to your entry page where they can see a photo of your meal and a short description of why you love cooking the dish. The more people that cast a vote, the better, so you can also share the article in local and special interest community groups. Don’t be afraid to post it more than once, in the lead up 3rd July 2019 when voting closes. Good luck!