Recipe

Take the cooking outside this Christmas and prepare the heart of this summery Christmas lunch on the barbecue.

Grand Italian is proud and passionate about authenticity and tradition and has been making pasta for Australians for more than 30 years.

Grand Italian’s delicious range of gnocchi is carefully crafted by following the most traditional recipes for gnocchi that taste homemade.

GrandItalian’s delicious range of gnocchi iscarefully crafted by following the mosttraditional recipes for a gnocchi thattastes homemade.

Grand Italian’s delicious range of gnocchi is carefully crafted by following the most traditional recipes for gnocchi that taste homemade.

Salmon is one of the best sources of beneficial omega-3 essential fatty acids. These healthy fats are vital for brain function, memory, and they also support a healthy immune system. Omega-3s are very nourishing for the skin and joints and have a potent anti-inflammatory action.

Sausage rolls are a terrific meal for kids to get involved with and make. If you use the right kind of pastry, they can also be a nutrient-dense meal. In this recipe I’ve used a store-bought wholemeal spelt flour puff pastry. When you’re buying pastry, look for a puff pastry made with butter instead of those made with refined vegetable oils.

This dish is packed full of delicious fresh ingredients and a fun construction process for the kids to enjoy.

How about a delicious and filling pasta bake that the kids can make with minimal help? This pasta bake literally comes together in about 5 mins in one dish, and doesn’t involve boiling water, so it’s safe for little helpers. Mix and bake. That’s all there is to it.

Fancy something a bit different for lunch? Want the kids to eat spinach without complaining? Get them to make these fabulous quesadillas and they’ll be tucking in with a smile. As always, adult supervision is needed during the cooking phase.

After making the salmon cakes, we firm them up for 5 minutes in the freezer before cooking so they don’t fall apart when they hit the hot oil

It’s cocktail o’clock! Using Giesen 0% wine as the base ingredient, these cocktails taste as good as they look. If you’re reducing your alcohol consumption or have an occasion coming up requiring some alcohol-free options, you can still enjoy all the flavour you love from your favourite wine, but with the alcohol gently removed.