Entertaining and Parties

Creamy, filling, warm – this risotto’s got all the makings of a fantastic winter dinner. Our beans give the delicious rice dish an additional texture amongst the flavours of the herbed sausages and fragrant rosemary. Sprinkle with parmesan right before serving for the perfect finish!

Sweet, salty and savoury, this tart is the ideal entree when you’re entertaining guests. The added beetroot works flawlessly with the flavours of the feta and sweet onion. It’s so sensational, it will be hard to stop at just one slice!

Chick peas in a chocolate tart? Sounds crazy, but the only thing that’s crazy is how incredibly indulgent this silky smooth delight is. The added vegie gives the dish a velvety texture, disguised in the chocolatey depths of the mixture. This truly is the dessert of your dreams.

Whoever told you not to play with your food clearly hasn’t laid their hands on this irresistible pull apart loaf. It’s crunchy, it’s cheesy, and the added corn kernels give it just the right amount of sweetness. No need to hold back with this one, go on and dive right in.

Soft, crunchy and sweet with just the right amount of spice, there’s not much that can beat a slice of this banana bread. Our version is made with added chick peas, giving this moist and delicious favourite a hidden nutritious kick (don’t tell the kids!). Serve this one up with a dollop of mascarpone and a drizzle of honey, and watch the whole family run back for seconds.

Everyone will be rushing to the dinner table to get a taste of this Mediterranean-style recipe. The added cannellini beans provide an extra texture amongst the crispy prosciutto, blistered tomatoes and chargrilled zucchini. Ahhh, our mouths are watering just thinking about it!

It’s always handy to have a tried and true fish recipe at the ready. With this dish, the flavours come at you from all angles, from the sweet burst of pomegranate seeds and the nuttiness of the chick peas, to the zest of the lemon and the tang of the yoghurt. Pull this one out around Easter or when entertaining guests.

If the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach, this is the recipe that will take you there. The tartness of the lemon cuts through the sweetness of the mixture for an unbelievable treat. The lucky recipient of this slice will be so swept up in the deliciousness they’ll never even know there’s a vegie inside!

You don’t have to travel to Vietnam to find a tasty recipe for rice paper rolls! Our version features delicious slices of tuna wrapped up with crunchy sticks of carrot and cucumber, and sweet bursts of corn kernels. Dip them in a bit of extra sweet chilli sauce and you’re set.

The name says it all. One glorious bite into these raw goodies is undeniably blissful for your tastebuds. The added chick peas provides a bit of crunch, which works wonderfully with the sweetness of the dates and the chocolatey cocoa. Trust us, these treats are your stairway to foodie heaven!

Think you can’t throw something delicious together in 10 minutes? Think again, because that’s all the time this prawn salad needs! We’ve tossed in some green beans for extra crunch amongst the bright flavours of the capsicum and onion. Topped with a creamy coconut dressing, it’s simply mouth-watering.

Ever attempted Australia’s favourite dessert without using egg whites? Sounds crazy, but we’ve made this Passionfruit & Raspberry Pavlova using our chick pea liquid, which means the meringue is vegan! You’ll be surprised how unbelievably delicious this tastes.

There’s no denying that Aussies love potato salad and this recipe is a tasty twist on the traditional dish. Serve it warm with bacon bits, peas and crunchy chick peas, then drizzle it all in a creamy mustard mayo. Everyone will love this one – take it to your next BBQ!

Try as you will, but there’s just no beating the taste of homemade sausage rolls. This true blue recipe uses lamb for the filling, and we’ve added extra flavour by including our peas in the mixture. Everyone will be reaching for these first at your next party!

When sizzle season rolls around, almost nothing beats prawns hot off the grill! The sweetness of the added capsicum cuts through the richness of the tasty pesto butter to create a flavour that everyone will love. Depending on the size of your prawns, this is a fantastic recipe to serve to your guests as an entree or main.

Just like a hot summer’s night, these Thai Spare Ribs with Caramelised Pineapple are sticky and sweet. Topped with the added grilled corn, this dish is full of amazing flavours. These are best cooked on the BBQ so you get that perfectly charred outer.