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With NEFF demonstrations taking place throughout the country, now is the perfect time to reserve your spot and learn more about the range of NEFF products. If you’re unsure about whether it’s worth your time to come along to a demonstration, we’ll help you to understand a little bit more clearly what is involved and what you can expect to get out of attending. What happens in a NEFF demonstration? Our product demonstrations are a unique opportunity to experience some of NEFF’s appliances in action – all while sampling delicious food. Our experience demonstrators will give you a feel for how the appliances are used, the benefits of functions that are unique to NEFF products and tips for preparing your own delicious meals. They’ll take you through the recipes they’re creating, fill you in on the features they’re using and give you a chance to try them (the recipes and the appliances) for yourself. With a full belly, you’ll leave excited about the possibilities NEFF appliances hold in store for your cooking. Where are the NEFF demonstrations held? There are demonstration locations throughout the country, and you can search for one near you on our demonstrations page. They’re held at varying locations, including our new NEFF Showroom in South Melbourne Victoria to the test kitchens of our retail partners. Who runs the NEFF demonstrations? When you attend a NEFF demonstration, a cooking specialist and NEFF enthusiast will be your guide. Each of our demonstrators is an experienced cook, with a passion for cooking that shines through in all of their recipes. How long are the demonstrations? Your demonstration will run for two to three hours, but don’t worry, you’ll be well fed during that time. Can I just turn up? Our official product demonstrations have strictly limited spaces, so it is essential that you reserve your place. However, some of our retail partners have set times where a NEFF expert is available in-store. These are not actual product demonstrations, but a chance for you to quickly speak to an expert or ask your burning questions. Check out our demonstrations page for more information about the upcoming locations and booking requirements. How much do they cost? Our product demonstrations are free for you to attend. What products can I see? Our demonstrations are designed to show you delicious recipes that can be made across a range of products, including FullSteam ovens and Induction Cooktops. When making your booking, let your demonstrator know which products you’re interested in seeing and they’ll be sure to include them in the line-up for the day. For more information about NEFF product demos or to search for one happening near you, visit our demonstrations page.

Here in the NEFF kitchen, we’ve got some tips, recipes and ideas for the perfect grownup lunch box – filled with fuel for when you’re heading back to work. No matter what you choose, variety is key. Try to make a few different things each week to keep it interesting, and don’t forget to pack some fresh fruit, nuts or raw vegetables and dips as a snack. Leverage your leftovers If you’re passionate about cooking delicious meals for your family and friends at home, chances are that your suppers are already hearty, wholesome and delicious. Why not kill two meals with one stone and make a little extra each evening? You can repurpose the leftovers the next day – an easy and stress-free addition to your lunch box. Hot tip: Some foods keep better than others, so ensure you plan ahead. For example, a serving of comforting Vegetable Gratin or just as good after a few nights in the fridge and a quick reheat in the oven, but a salad may not. Our Potato Focaccia also holds its flavour, making for a delicious second take once warmed up. Opt for quick and easy Not all meals require hours spent slaving over a stove. Whip up a lunch box meal that fills you up, but doesn’t fill up your time – you can make these the night before, or make use of your office kitchen if available. We love a plate of Tomato and Basil Linguini for lunch, which only takes 30 minutes to whip up alongside your dinner. Our Asian chicken meatball soup is just as easy – taking less than half an hour to throw together using the NEFF FullSteam function. Bite sized is the right size Sometimes, the hardest part of making lunch to go is trying to transport it in your bag without major spills or the hassle of plastic bags and extra packaging. If you can, choose easy-to-handle portions of your favourite meals when you’re planning your lunches. For example, our Chilli Thai chicken cakes are perfect for a small midday snack, best served with a small container of sweet lime dipping sauce. A slice of French onion quiche also makes for easy transportation, with no risk of mess. Or, why not try baking our aforementioned vegetable gratin in smaller individual containers to begin with? No serving needed, just delicious ready-to-go nutrition.

From the revival of the rainbow and the delicate natural beauty of edible flowers, to the bold colours lining our pantries in DIY preserves and pickles, 2018 was full of bright delights. But just because it was a trend doesn’t mean it’s fleeting. Here in the NEFF kitchen, some of these popular dishes are here to stay. We’ve put together the top 5 food trends of the last year, with a few tips and tricks to bring them to life in your own home kitchen: Rainbow desserts Inspired in no small part by Australia’s Yes Vote celebrations, rainbow-coloured desserts saw a resurgence in 2018. Made with layers of brightly coloured ingredients stacked on top of each other, these colourful sweets made dessert tables exciting and offered a bold surprise upon first bite. From white-iced cakes filled with every colour of the rainbow, to dessert tables lined with bite-sized multi-coloured delicacies, 2018 was seen in technicolour. Touch up on your cake baking and macaron making skills, get the food colouring out, and paint the dinner table in all the colours of the rainbow. Edible flowers In 2018, not all that glittered was gold, and not all that grew was edible. But a small selection of beautiful blooms found their place onto our tables, incorporated into desserts and summer dishes. Why not brighten up your pavlova or top your cheesecake with a crystallised bouquet? You can even add them to salads to give them an elegant edge. Fermented fever From kombucha and homemade pickles to preserves, sauerkraut and kimchi, 2018 was the year of fermented food. With health trends on the rise, the nutritious, probiotic-rich foods are full of goodness, flavour and colour. Why not experiment with preserving your own chillies before the summer is out? Sustainable seafood This year, even the most avid foodies began taking more care with their food choices to help the planet out – and the world of seafood was a key where sustainability was served up on everyone’s menus. Picking carefully-fished species became a big sway in chef decisions across the country, and home cooks quickly followed suit. And it’s safe to say this trend is here to stay - we can’t go past a lime and ginger glazed salmon, a kaffir lime trout or a chorizo and capsicum snapper this summer. Comfort food We’re not sure it ever really went out of style, but 2018 was certainly the year of the home-cooked, sentimental meal. From creamy cheesy bakes to your grandmother’s signature Aussie lamington recipe, the past year was filled with the smells and tastes of home. But it wasn’t all stodgy, rich foods for winter – decadent desserts and the humble toasted sandwich also had a resurgence and gave comfort food a year-round edge. While home-cooked ruled with this trend, if you’re keen on a night out instead, here’s where to find the best comfort foods in Australia.

Don’t let your dinner party menu impress your guests without you! With a few tips and tricks from some smart NEFF inventions, you can take a seat and enjoy the fruits of your hard work too. Save hours of prep and cooking time, step out of the kitchen, and leave the hard work to these useful NEFF functions and appliances: Three birds with one oven There’s nothing more frustrating than having all your preparation done and your ingredients ready and waiting to go, only to have to wait hours before the first course is cooked in order to put the second in the oven. The NEFF CircoTherm® oven has 4 levels that can be used simultaneously – without mixing smells or flavours – so you can double your cooking capacity and halve your time in the kitchen. No pre-heating needed With NEFF’s CircoTherm® function, you can also skip the tedious task of preheating your oven, and skip straight to the exciting part – watching your dishes come to life. Simply switch to the PowerBoost function, put your dish in, and start up the oven. The temperature is designed to rise immediately, giving you more time to start on your next task. Keep dishes warm with ease While anything can be reheated with a bit of time and a hot oven, keeping everything on your dinner party menu simultaneously steaming and ready serve can be a bit of a juggling act. Don’t let those dishes go cold – the NEFF warming drawers are sleek, super-powerful and sure to transform your prep time. No need to check on your meat Everyone loves a good roast, but no one loves having to check on your cut of meat every few minutes to ensure that it is cooking correctly. NEFF’s multipoint meat probe allows you to set and forget – punch in your ideal temperature and the oven will do the rest.

The New Year’s resolution is a time honoured tradition, even if it rarely lasts beyond January. Turning the page on another calendar year is the perfect time to assess the growth we have experienced over the past 12 months and decide where we want to be at this time next year. For many people, this resolution will inevitably be focussed in the kitchen – whether it involves getting healthier, eating out less or simply stepping outside of our comfort zone and not cooking the same old recipes week after week. Here are three food-related New Year’s resolutions we’re getting behind this year: Be more adventurous Even the best cooks in the world are at risk of falling into a routine, and even the most exciting recipes will become a bit bland if you’re making them every single week. This year it’s time to embrace your love of adventure, but move it from the great outdoors to the kitchen. Test out tricky recipes you were always a bit hesitant to attempt, try cooking with exciting new flavours or swap out ingredients to attempt a new taste sensation. The greatest recipes and flavour combinations in the world came about from wild experimentation, so don’t be afraid to give your favourite recipes a new twist. If you’re wanting your experiments to be on the safe side, it helps to understand the theory behind the cookery. Knowing why you should always use Arborio instead of basmati in a risotto, or what steam does to your recipes will help you to make smart choices that lead to delicious results. Cook more often The ease of Uber Eats can be too tempting for some people, with many Australians eating out three times a week on average. For younger people in particular, making the transition from cup noodles to a scrumptious feast can seem daunting. After a hard day at work, it can be difficult to bring yourself to attempt a new recipe that could go either way, but if you follow a few simple tips you’ll begin to wonder how you ever survived on take out. First start by planning your meals for the week in advance, taking into account the meetings, deadlines and events you know you’ll have. That way you can plan the easier meals for the nights you know you won’t want to cook. Then try doing one big shop for the week – if you have the ingredients there you’re far less likely to let it go to waste. Finally, embrace clever cooking techniques to make dinner less of a hassle. Slow cook a large amount of roast meat on Sunday when you have plenty of time, then transform your leftovers into something new like a delicious pasta sauce. That’s two delicious meals with very little effort. Master your appliances While the ingredients will play a big part in building flavour in your recipes, the correct cooking method will ensure you’re not ruining all your hard work as soon as it goes into your oven. Did you know that an injection of steam can make your homemade bread have a crunchy crust and a fluffy interior? Did you know that you can use CircoTherm Intensive to skip blind baking all together? Do you know how to use the meat probe so you can have a perfectly cooked roast every time? NEFF product demonstrations are great for people who are looking to learn about new methods of cooking, such as the benefits of cooking with steam, while also discovering how new types of appliances can completely change the way you cook. Not only do you get a chance to see how our NEFF appliances work and get all the best tips and tricks straight from the experts, but you get to taste some incredible meals that you can recreate at home. Our January demonstrations are always busy, so book your spot now to make your New Year’s resolution a reality.

The New Year’s resolution is a time honoured tradition, even if it rarely lasts beyond January. Turning the page on another calendar year is the perfect time to assess the growth we have experienced over the past 12 months and decide where we want to be at this time next year. For many people, this resolution will inevitably be focussed in the kitchen – whether it involves getting healthier, eating out less or simply stepping outside of our comfort zone and not cooking the same old recipes week after week. Here are three food-related New Year’s resolutions we’re getting behind this year: Be more adventurous Even the best cooks in the world are at risk of falling into a routine, and even the most exciting recipes will become a bit bland if you’re making them every single week. This year it’s time to embrace your love of adventure, but move it from the great outdoors to the kitchen. Test out tricky recipes you were always a bit hesitant to attempt, try cooking with exciting new flavours or swap out ingredients to attempt a new taste sensation. The greatest recipes and flavour combinations in the world came about from wild experimentation, so don’t be afraid to give your favourite recipes a new twist. If you’re wanting your experiments to be on the safe side, it helps to understand the theory behind the cookery. Knowing why you should always use Arborio instead of basmati in a risotto, or what steam does to your recipes will help you to make smart choices that lead to delicious results. Cook more often The ease of Uber Eats can be too tempting for some people, with many Australians eating out three times a week on average. For younger people in particular, making the transition from cup noodles to a scrumptious feast can seem daunting. After a hard day at work, it can be difficult to bring yourself to attempt a new recipe that could go either way, but if you follow a few simple tips you’ll begin to wonder how you ever survived on take out. First start by planning your meals for the week in advance, taking into account the meetings, deadlines and events you know you’ll have. That way you can plan the easier meals for the nights you know you won’t want to cook. Then try doing one big shop for the week – if you have the ingredients there you’re far less likely to let it go to waste. Finally, embrace clever cooking techniques to make dinner less of a hassle. Slow cook a large amount of roast meat on Sunday when you have plenty of time, then transform your leftovers into something new like a delicious pasta sauce. That’s two delicious meals with very little effort. Master your appliances While the ingredients will play a big part in building flavour in your recipes, the correct cooking method will ensure you’re not ruining all your hard work as soon as it goes into your oven. Did you know that an injection of steam can make your homemade bread have a crunchy crust and a fluffy interior? Did you know that you can use CircoTherm Intensive to skip blind baking all together? Do you know how to use the meat probe so you can have a perfectly cooked roast every time? NEFF product demonstrations are great for people who are looking to learn about new methods of cooking, such as the benefits of cooking with steam, while also discovering how new types of appliances can completely change the way you cook. Not only do you get a chance to see how our NEFF appliances work and get all the best tips and tricks straight from the experts, but you get to taste some incredible meals that you can recreate at home. Our January demonstrations are always busy, so book your spot now to make your New Year’s resolution a reality.

As 2018 comes to a close, it’s time to start planning a New Year’s Eve Party that will help you welcome 2019 in style. The champagne will be flowing so it’s important to have food that your guests can snack on throughout the night. But the end of year bash doesn’t have to be a sit-down affair and there is no use bogging yourself down with a complicated menu when there are plenty of simple and delicious mini-bite options for you to choose from. Here’s a list of tasty New Year’s Eve finger food ideas that will make entertaining a breeze, so you can get out of the kitchen and onto the dance floor. Chinese Steam Buns Is your resolution to get more adventurous in the kitchen? Well how about you kick it off early with these delicious Chinese Steamed Buns with Moreton Bay Bugs? The Asian treats can be topped with a spicy chilli mayonnaise that will give them a spicy kick your guests will be raving about well into the new year. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Chilli Thai Chicken Cakes Become the talk of the party with these feisty chilli Thai chicken cakes. Made with mince, chilli and ginger, they’re a healthier option for people attempting to detox after the Christmas break. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Pulled Pork Sliders A crowd favourite, you can’t go past pulled pork sliders when planning a New Year’s Eve extravaganza. Spiced with coffee, these pork sliders are guaranteed to appeal and wake up the party. The pork shoulder is slow cooked with VarioSteam until it is deliciously tender and easy to pull apart. Then it’s topped with slaw and served in a slider bun, perfect for eating on the go. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Grilled Scallops If you’re looking for something a little more elegant, grilled scallops are the ultimate dish to make on a special occasion, especially if you’re stretched for time. They look and taste amazing, while only taking a few minutes to prepare. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Sausage Rolls If you’ve invited children to your New Year’s Eve party, kid friendly options are a must. But that doesn’t mean you have to go to the freezer aisle at your local supermarket because making tasty gourmet sausage rolls is easy. With just three ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time, this recipe is every entertainer’s dream. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Currant Meringue Tartelettes The best thing about this recipe is that you can prepare the individual pieces in advance and put them together at the party, making it perfect for your celebrations. With a dash of icing sugar and some fresh berries on top, these currant meringue tarlette’s will be the subject of every guest’s photographs. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Chocolate Macarons Bring a little bit of France to your New Year’s Eve celebration with these French delicacies. The chocolate and chilli is a surprising combination that gives these sweet treats a mildly spicy kick. Click here for the NEFF recipe.  

As any home cook knows, sometimes the best recipes can make the biggest mess. Even the best laid plans for cooking cleanliness can go awry with some overzealous bubbling or extra gooey cheese. If easy to clean features are high on your list when searching for a new oven, then you’ll love NEFF’s ultimate duo for perfect cleaning: EasyClean and Pyrolytic Self-Cleaning. Check your favourite NEFF oven’s user guide or product specs to see if it has these helpful features: How to use EasyClean For a quick clean that is also easy on the environment, NEFF ovens’ EasyClean function makes cleaning a breeze. This self-cleaning method is great for a lightly soiled oven, and uses a mixture of water and washing liquid to loosen the food residue. Here’s how to use your EasyClean function: Start with a room temperature oven. If you’ve just finished cooking, you’ll need to wait for it to cool down sufficiently before beginning the cleaning process. Remove all the racks, rails and baking trays from within the oven. Mix a couple of drops of dishwashing liquid with 400mls water. Pour the water mixture into the bottom of your oven. Turn on your oven and press home, then flick through the settings until you get to EasyClean. Once it has finished its cleaning program, wipe the interior surfaces with a sponge and return all the accessories. How to use the Pyrolytic Self-Cleaning function To complete the duo for perfect cleaning, NEFF’s Pyrolytic Self-Cleaning function means that you never have to worry about big spills getting baked in. The oven is heated to a high temperature which reduces all the leftover food and spills to ash. Once the oven has cooled down, this allows you to wipe away the rest and enjoy a sparkling clean oven with no chemical cleaners or scrubbing. This method of cleaning your oven is not intended for frequent cleans, but rather every 6 – 12 months depending on how dirty your oven gets. Here’s how to use your Pyrolytic Self-Cleaning function: Remove all accessories from your oven, including the wire racks and rails, the water tank if you have a steam oven and all your baking trays. Give the interior a quick wipe down to leave behind only the worst of the food residue. Turn on your oven and then flick through the options to find Pyrolytic Self-Cleaning cleaning. You can choose between three levels for your cleaning, depending on the amount of food residue present and how long it has been in there. Confirm your selection and press start. The oven door will be locked shut throughout the cleaning process until it has cooled sufficiently to be wiped down. You will see a lock symbol to indicate that it can’t be opened. Wipe out any ash and return your racks and rails. For minor spills, you can still clean your oven with gentle cleaning products after your oven has cooled following the cooking process. You can purchase NEFF approved oven cleaning products from your authorised dealer. Want to find an oven with Easy Clean and Pyrolytic Self-Cleaning? Click here to see which ovens have these features. Pyrolytic Self-Cleaning NEFF makes oven cleaning easy with the Pyrolytic Self-Cleaning functionality, but this is only intended to be used every 6-12 months. Pyrolytic Self-Cleaning can be one of the most convenient ways to clean your oven. By heating your oven to a high temperature, this process turns all residue to ash for easy disposal. You only need to remove all attachments like racks and rails from inside the oven, choose which level of Pyrolytic Self-Cleaning you need based on residue, and close the door. Note that the door will lock during the cleaning process. Learn more about Pyrolytic Self-Cleaning oven and how they work? Easy Clean Easy Clean is great for a lightly soiled oven. Start with a room temperature oven (let it cool if you’ve just used it), remove all racks and rails, mix a couple of drops of dishwashing liquid with 400mls of water, pour the mixture into the bottom of the oven, close the door, and turn onto Easy Clean. After it has run, wipe out the oven cavity. Read a full run-down of Easy Clean and Pyrolytic Self-Cleaning here and watch videos on both. And with the NEFF Slide & Hide® oven range, cleaning like cooking becomes a lot easier with close access to the oven cavity for a deeper clean.

There’s nothing worse than a fridge full of Christmas leftovers after a busy week of entertaining. With enough glazed ham and roast lamb to feed an army, it’s easy to get fed up, and find yourself throwing away excess meat. But there are plenty of ways to turn your Christmas leftovers into delicious dishes if you follow these simple tips. Here’s how to get the most of out of your remaining Christmas food: Have a picnic When it comes to emptying the fridge, the more, the merrier. So why not invite your friends over for a boxing day lunch or head outdoors for a picnic with the family. You can pack your leftover salad, meat and dessert to clear out the bulk of your food in one sitting. Find out how to pack the perfect picnic hamper here. Whip up a quiche Our French onion quiche is an elegant way to tranform your leftovers into a delicious new meal. While the original recipe calls for gruyere and prosciutto, you can tweak it to use up your leftover ham and the remnants of your cheese platter. When it comes to a quiche there isn’t muc that is off-limits to add to a recipe. Make a risotto in the oven Not only is our risotto recipe easy to make, but when cooking it with steam in the oven it keeps all your meat nice and tender. Shred leftover chicken or turkey instead of raw chicken, or finely slice your leftover ham to mix through. Classic sandwiches The Boxing Day sandwich is a time honoured tradition for those who always over-cater on Christmas Day. It’s the easiest way to use up all your roast meats and salad ingredients without needing to cook. Homemade pizzas For a filling dinner you can also make homemade pizzas. You can make a huge mixture of options, from shredded or sliced meat, to leftover caramelised onions and roast vegetables. Serve with your leftover salad to really make it pack a nutritional punch. Give seafood a second life Grilled prawns are a staple for many Australian households on Christmas day, but don’t let this summer favourite go to waste. Make a quick Asian-inspired noodle salad by combining your leftover salad ingredients and prawns with rice noodles, chilli, lime juice and a dash of fish sauce. Start blending When the spinach starts to wilt, and the pineapple turns to slush, it’s time to start blending. Your food processor will completely transform your leftovers into tasty snacks, full of flavour and nutrients. We’ve listed four berry smoothies that are perfect for a summer afternoon beverage, and if you’ve got a lot of leftover roast vegetables, you can combine them with lemon juice and feta for a delicious dip that you can enjoy with your leftover bread or crackers