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January 1 is around the corner, which means you may be thinking about your goals for 2020. Studies show that the most common new year’s resolution in Australia is ‘to get fit’. This is closely followed by ‘eating better’ which isn’t exactly conducive to our flavoursome collection of decadent desserts. We don’t want you to miss out, so we’ve put together a list of mouth-watering cakes that will help send off 2019 in style and set you up for a great 2020. Indulgent Vanilla Layer Cake When it comes to impressive cakes, a little bit of height can make a world of difference. This recipe is stacked with three layers of heavenly cake, made with steam and assembled with white chocolate ganache between each level. Topped with raspberries and white chocolate truffles, our Indulgent Vanilla Layer Cake is worth every calorie. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Raspberry Sponge Cake Looking for a cake that will wow your guests at your New Years’ Eve party? Our raspberry sponge will definitely do the trick. All you need is a good mixer and perfect oven temperate to make sure your sponge rise and achieve that feather-light texture. Garnished with sweet raspberries and rose petals, this dessert takes pretty in pink to a whole new level. And did we mention that it only takes 20 minutes to cook? Click here for the NEFF recipe. Cherry Ripe Layer Cake You can’t go on a diet without trying this recipe first. Inspired by Australia’s oldest chocolate bar, the Cherry Ripe Layer Cake is the ultimate dessert to eat before your health kick begins. It has layers of chocolate sponge with cherry and coconut filling that will have you coming back for seconds and thirds. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Layered Gingerbread Cake Sure, gingerbread is great, but have you ever tried this fragrant dessert in layered form? Made with Gewurzhaus spices, our recipe combines some of our favourite flavours including golden syrup, custard and cream cheese which doesn’t just look good, but tastes great too. You better make it before the New Year, because you won’t be able to resist if you see the dessert sitting on your kitchen bench. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Ultimate chocolate cake How could we create a list of indulgent cakes without including our decadent chocolate cake. It’s the ultimate crowd pleaser and so easy to make. Simply add all ingredients and mix it with an electric beater until it is light and fluffy. Then let your NEFF oven do the rest. Covered in dark chocolate ganache, it’s bound to become your next family favourite. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Click here to check out our range of NEFF ovens that will help you get the best result for your cakes in the new year. And if your goal is to improve your baking, book yourself into a free product demonstration with a home economist that will show you how to use your appliance to its full potential.

One of the things we love about cooking is creating and experimenting with new textures and flavours. But we can’t forget, that at its core, baking is a science with hundreds of chemical reactions taking place throughout the cooking process. While it can be tempting to keep opening the oven door to check how a dish it coming along, this can be detrimental to the final product. And we all know how devastating it is to spend over an hour preparing a decadent cake, only for it to sink once we take it out of the oven. That’s why NEFF engineers developed NEFFLight ®, a feature that ensures food is always visible, without needing to open the oven door. This feature is unique to NEFF and allows you to maintain a high oven temperate so food cooks faster. How does NEFFLight® work? Most ovens position their lighting system in the oven cavity, which means light in the oven is obstructed by shelves and pans. But NEFFLight ® uses a specially designed prism located in the oven door to evenly distribute light. This makes it easier to get a good view of everything that is cooking, including the muffin in the very back corner of the oven cavity. Which ovens have the NEFFLight® feature? The unique NEFF lighting system is available on two ovens; 60cm Slide&Hide® oven with FullSteam  (B48FT78H0B) and 60cm Slide&Hide® oven with VarioSteam (B58VT68H0B). This led lighting will make the appliance even more handy, effective and efficient. Which recipes are great for using NEFFLight®? Every cooking experience can be enhanced with NEFFLight®. But there are some recipes that are near impossible to make without it. Here are some recipes that will put your NEFFLight® to good use. Yorkshire Puddings Made with just four ingredients, it’s hard to find a way to ruin this traditional English side dish. But you’d be surprised how easy it is to make a mistake if you don’t get the temperature right. Bake at 220°C for 8-10 minutes to ensure your Yorkshire Puddings are light, fluffy and golden. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Carrot and Walnut Cake Whether you’re making a birthday cake, creating a dessert to take to a friend’s house or simply doing some Sunday baking, there is nothing worse than putting a lot of time and effort into preparing a carrot and walnut cake, then seeing it sink in the middle and needing to fill in the gaps with cream cheese. This cake should be baked at 160°C for 45 minutes to ensure it rises, remains moist and retains its great shape after cooling down. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Whole Roast Chicken Did you know that your oven can drop up-to 100°C if you leave the oven door open for just 30 seconds? This is the reason some roasts take longer to cook than expected. Whether it’s beef, lamb or chicken, you should try not to open the door to ensure heat doesn’t escape while cooking. Roast your chicken at 200°C for 1 hour and 30 minutes to ensure you get the perfect texture and consistency. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Interested in learning more about NEFFLight®? Click here.

Layer the nectarine slices and strawberries into 6 x 185ml greased ramekins. Combine in a large bowl the maple syrup, vanilla, cream, eggs and flour and whisk until smooth. Pour the custard mixture over the fruit in each ramekin. Place the ramekins into the large perforated tray and cook on FullSteam 80°C for 40-45 minutes or until just set. Allow to cool at room temperature then chill. In a small saucepan combine the butter and brown sugar and cook over a medium heat/setting 5 for 3-4 minutes, stirring until the butter and sugar become syrupy and slightly thickened. Cool slightly. Decorate the custards with the reserved nectarine slices then drizzle each with a little of the syrup. Serve immediately.

The festive season is fast approaching and people’s diaries are starting to fill up with Christmas gatherings. So, if you want to get your family and friends together for a festive lunch, it’s best to start planning sooner, rather than later. In just a few weeks, your kitchen table will be full of mouths to feed, so we’ve put together some tips on how to plan your menu, style your dining area and take the stress out of festive entertaining, using your NEFF appliances. Planning your Christmas menu From one home cook to another, the most important thing about Christmas entertaining is pre-planning your menu. So, take note of any dietary requirements, check out our recipe collection and get your shopping list ready so you have all the ingredients on hand. When putting your menu together, remember that not everything has to be left until the last minute. In fact, it’s best to get started now so you’re not left with the worst cuts. What to order now Find a great butcher and see when they’ll start taking their orders for Christmas to help you beat the rush. Many will allow you to pre-order large turkeys, cuts of pork or legs of ham weeks in advance, ensuring you get your hands on exactly what you envision for your Christmas table without any stress. Love a traditional Christmas pudding? Whether you’re making your own or prefer to buy them from a pro, these delicious desserts are known for their ability to be made and stored well in advance. Organise this at the start of December and that’s one more thing off your list in the lead up to the festive season. Finally, once you’ve planned your menu it’s time to organise your shopping. Anything that can be stored for a week or more should be picked up early, and save your perishables and fresh produce for the days before Christmas. If you’re really organised you can always schedule a food shop to be delivered to your home a day or two before Christmas – saving you the made rush around the supermarket in the busiest days. Don’t save all your cooking for the day As Christmas creeps closer and your to-do list grows longer, Christmas Day can be daunting. Save yourself some time on the big day by pre-cooking what you can in the days before, giving you more time to spend with your family. Pre-cook your stuffing If you’re planning a traditional Christmas lunch, a roast turkey or chicken will be a standout on your kitchen table, particularly with a generous serve of stuffing on the side. This can be cooked the week before and stored in your freezer. Just defrost and heat it up before you serve lunch – no one will even notice that it was pre-made! Make your gravy the night before When you’re entertaining guests, the last thing you want to do is waste time making gravy. The good news is that you can make your gravy the night before and store it in the fridge, ready to warm up in the microwave or your stove before lunch. For added flavour and a silky consistency, stir through the juices from your roast turkey or chicken before you serve. Make your Christmas desserts the week before Full of sugar, spice and everything nice, your Christmas desserts can be whipped up ahead of the big day to ensure you aren’t in the kitchen while your guests enjoy their lunch. From traditional jam-filled shortbread to decadent steamed puddings, these are easy to prepare up-to a week before Christmas and store in the fridge or freezer. Your NEFF appliances can help We all love cooking up the kind of delicious Christmas feast that makes everyone want to undo their top button and sneak away for a post lunch nap, but this can be a lot of work. The good news is that your NEFF kitchen can help. Use these features to take the stress out of Christmas entertaining. Automatic programs NEFF’s automatic programs use a combination of different oven functions to cook your dish to perfection. All you have to do is let your oven know what you would like to cook and it will do the rest for you. Click here to learn more about NEFF’s automatic functions. CircoTherm When it comes to Christmas entertaining, it’s normal to have many dishes cooking at the same time. But many home chefs are afraid that the flavours of their dishes will mix, contaminating the unique characteristics of each tray. The good news is that NEFF’s CircoThermÒ oven has multiple levels that can be used simultaneously, without mixing smells or flavours. Click here to learn more about CircoThermÒ. MultiPoint MeatProbe When entertaining guests, it can be difficult to keep track of your oven temperature and monitor how your roast is progressing. To avoid the dreaded dryness, or your dish going up in flames, you can use NEFF’s MultiPoint MeatProbe. This smart device monitors the internal temperature of your meat and controls the temperature of your oven accordingly. Click here to learn more about MultiPoint MeatProbe. Want to brush up on your kitchen skills before Christmas day? Book yourself into one of our free product demonstration.

Combine the flour, yeast, salt, sugar and chopped rosemary in a bowl. Add the warm water and olive oil and mix to form a soft dough. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic. Line the multipurpose pan with baking paper & drizzle with olive oil. Put the dough into the pan and place into the oven. Select Dough Proving function level 1. Allow the dough to prove for 40 - 45 minutes or until doubled in size. Using the palm of your hand, spread the dough into an oval shape approximately 1 -1.5cm in thickness. Using your fingers “dimple” the dough, being careful not to push through to the base. Arrange the olives over the dough and sprinkle with rosemary leaves. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt flakes. Place the dough back in the oven on shelf position 2 to prove for a further 30minutes or until doubled in size. Leaving the dough in the oven, change the oven function to Bread Baking 210˚C with high steam. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes or until golden and crusty.

A microwave is a kitchen staple. The perfect appliance to heat up your food quickly and conveniently, in a very small space. Whether it’s warming up leftovers, or cooking oats, it’s your go-to device for a hot dish when you are in a rush. But a microwave can be quite an eyesore, taking up space on your kitchen bench or in the pantry. Luckily, NEFF has been creating stylish, versatile and user-friendly appliances for more than 100 years, and have created sleek microwave solutions that will look great in your kitchen. You can choose from compact ovens with microwave functionality or built in microwaves to prepare your food just that little bit faster. Which microwave oven is right for you? Built in microwaves For those home cooks who are always in a hurry, it’s hard to look past the NEFF Built In Microwave (C17WR00N0A).The appliance has seven automatic programs, modern LED lighting and double glazed doors, helping you cook efficiently in a very small space, while providing more room to deck out your kitchen with the essentials. Compact ovens with microwave functionality A great way to maximise space in your kitchen is to combine multiple appliances in one – just like NEFF’s induction cooktop and range hood duo.  One of the most popular choices is a compact oven with microwave functionality, that acts as a regular oven, but has the added bonus of also being a microwave, with handy automatic programs that meet your unique culinary needs. NEFF’s range of compact ovens with microwave functionality include: Compact oven with microwave Pyrolytic compact oven with microwave Pyrolytic compact oven with microwave and variosteam Depending on your chosen model, you’ll enjoy handy automatic programmes that suggest ideal cooking times, a full-touch TFT display and a memory function that allows you to select your favourite setting at the touch of a button. Some microwaves even have a feature grill which will make the appliance even more convenient when you need to finish off your dish with a golden topping. Click here to see all compact NEFF ovens with microwave functionality. We understand that it can be difficult to know which appliance is right for you without seeing them in them in real life, so book a product demonstration with one of our home economists who will give you some handy tips, tricks and advice on how to choose a microwave appliance that suits you and your family. Click here to book a production demonstration near you.

Rub the chicken with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the garlic. Season well. Slice fillet length wise, half way to form a pocket. Insert cheese and fresh herbs. Wrap fillet with prosciutto to encase filling and tie with kitchen string if desired. This can be prepared earlier and left to marinate or freeze for later use. Place fillet onto greased universal tray. Layer vegetables around circumference of the chicken. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and lemon juice and seasoning as desired. Insert MultiPoint Meat Probe into thickest part of chicken and place in oven on Shelf Level 3. Select oven function CircoRoasting® at 180°C with a medium level of steam. Plug Meat Probe into oven and select core temperature 75°C for the chicken. Allow the chicken to rest before slicing the chicken diagonally. While the chicken is resting the vegetables can stay on the tray. Simply return the vegetables on the universal tray to the oven for a further 5 minutes to crisp by turning the steam off and continuing on CircoRoast to achieve desired result. Serve with a sprinkle of fresh herbs.

When it comes to kitchen renovations, it’s easy to get caught up in aesthetics and forget about functionality. In recent years, we have seen a movement towards open plan kitchens with large island benches to maximise your cooking workspace. Interior designers champion this relaxed cooking design – where a cooktop is placed in the centre of the kitchen, rather than facing a wall. But there’s one thing that it often overlooked. And that’s the fact that you will need a rangehood to extract the air pollution, oil and stains caused by cooking, and ensure you filter airborne grease before it settles on your cabinets. No room for a rangehood? The problem is that no-one wants a large, prominent rangehood sitting in the middle of the room. That’s where NEFF’s vented induction cooktop comes in. It combines your cooktop and rangehood in one appliance so you can have more freedom and flexibility when designing your dream kitchen. You may be thinking this it too good to be true, but it’s been tried and tested by home-cooks across the country who have sizzled steaks, grilled seafood and sautéed vegetables on the integrated ventilation system. Here are three reasons you should consider a vented induction cooktop when planning your next home renovation: Kitchen planning freedom A NEFF vented cooktop provides more freedom when designing your kitchen. You can enjoy unobstructed views of your living space, with no overhead rangehoods necessary. The centre vent will get rid of the steam, grease and smell before it has a chance to circulate meaning there are less restrictions in the planning process. Easy to install with two ventilation options You can choose between two ventilation options depending on your unique circumstances. NEFF recommends using a ducted system which allows you to discard odours directly outside through a duct. But we know this isn’t always possible so we can also install a recirculation system if its required. Luckily, these do not require much storage space in the drawers or cupboards below. Innovative features NEFF’s induction cooktop is German engineered with world-leading features that make cooking more enjoyable. The FlexZone allows you to put pots and pans anywhere you want and heats them exactly where they stand. If you want more precise convenient control of your cooking levels, you can use TwistPad Fire – a removeable, magnetic control knob that allows you to regulate the amount of heat you are using in all cooking zones. Best of all, NEFFs vented induction cooktop has an automatic air sensor that adjusts the extraction rate to match the situation in the kitchen so you can spend more time cooking and less time fussing about airflow. Need a 2 in 1 cooktop and rangehood appliance that does it all? Learn more about our range on the NEFF website.

Chicken Tenders To begin making your Coconut and Sesame Chicken Tenders, preheat the oven on CircoTherm at 200˚c with medium steam. Combine the breadcrumbs, coconut and sesame seeds in a medium bowl. Dip the chicken tenderloins in egg then toss in the crumb mixture pressing firmly to coat well. Place chicken onto the multipurpose pan that has been lined with baking paper. Brush chicken lightly with olive oil or melted coconut oil. Cook on shelf position 3 for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked and golden. Serve with Mango Salsa. Mango Salsa Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.