The Basic Cookbook

Enjoy more than 180 recipes created by our expert team of Recipe Developers with delicious options for every taste and occasion, including soups, mains, breads, desserts and more!

Baking powder

Baking powder

5min.

Self-raising flour

Self-raising flour

5min.

Rice flour

Rice flour

5min.

Icing sugar

Icing sugar

10min.

Vanilla sugar

Vanilla sugar

72hod.

Garam masala

Garam masala

10min.

Butter

Butter

10min.

Whipped cream

Whipped cream

15min.

Whipped egg whites

Whipped egg whites

10min.

Shortcrust pastry

Shortcrust pastry

5min.

Sweet shortcrust pastry

Sweet shortcrust pastry

1hod. 50min.

Quick puff pastry

Quick puff pastry

1hod. 20min.

Choux pastry

Choux pastry

1hod.

Crêpes

Crêpes

1hod. 15min.

Boiled pasta

Boiled pasta

20min.

Fresh pasta dough

Fresh pasta dough

1hod.

Vegetable stock paste

Vegetable stock paste

30min.

Meat stock paste

Meat stock paste

45min.

Chicken stock paste

Chicken stock paste

45min.

Thai red curry paste

Thai red curry paste

15min.

Natural (plain) yoghurt

Natural (plain) yoghurt

11hod. 10min.

Pizza dough

Pizza dough

1hod.

Boiled eggs

Boiled eggs

20min.

Steamed rice

Steamed rice

25min.

Royal icing (sugar glaze)

Royal icing (sugar glaze)

5min.

Chocolate ganache

Chocolate ganache

20min.

Buttercream icing

Buttercream icing

10min.

Porridge

Porridge

15min.

Fruit and nut muesli

Fruit and nut muesli

10min.

Omelette

Omelette

30min.

Poached eggs

Poached eggs

25min.

Pikelets

Pikelets

35min.

American-style pancakes

American-style pancakes

45min.

Bircher muesli

Bircher muesli

12hod. 10min.

Stewed rhubarb with apple and strawberries

Stewed rhubarb with apple and strawberries

30min.

Minestrone

Minestrone

40min.

Vegetable soup

Vegetable soup

35min.

Cream of tomato soup

Cream of tomato soup

25min.

Zucchini soup

Zucchini soup

25min.

Cream of mushroom soup

Cream of mushroom soup

20min.

Spiced Moroccan lentil soup

Spiced Moroccan lentil soup

40min.

Pumpkin soup

Pumpkin soup

30min.

Lasagne bolognese

Lasagne bolognese

2hod. 30min.

Pasta e fagioli (Pasta and beans)

Pasta e fagioli (Pasta and beans)

40min.

Tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms

Tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms

1hod.

Spaghetti carbonara

Spaghetti carbonara

35min.

Pasta in tomato sauce with ham and chorizo

Pasta in tomato sauce with ham and chorizo

30min.

Creamy tomato and salami fettuccine

Creamy tomato and salami fettuccine

30min.

Gnocchi

Gnocchi

1hod. 40min.

Classic mushroom risotto

Classic mushroom risotto

30min.

Rice salad

Rice salad

1hod.

Pasta salad with trout and vegetables

Pasta salad with trout and vegetables

45min.

Quiche Lorraine

Quiche Lorraine

45min.

Meatballs with tomato sauce

Meatballs with tomato sauce

40min.

Meatloaf with red sauce

Meatloaf with red sauce

1hod. 15min.

Meatloaf with mushroom sauce

Meatloaf with mushroom sauce

1hod. 15min.

Hungarian goulash

Hungarian goulash

1hod. 30min.

Sri Lankan red beef curry

Sri Lankan red beef curry

1hod. 40min.

Beef rendang

Beef rendang

1hod. 55min.

Chilli con carne

Chilli con carne

45min.

Aussie meat pies

Aussie meat pies

2hod.

Beef stroganoff

Beef stroganoff

35min.

Mongolian lamb hot pot

Mongolian lamb hot pot

3hod. 25min.

Shepherd's pie

Shepherd's pie

55min.

Lentil hotpot

Lentil hotpot

12hod. 45min.

Chicken velouté meal

Chicken velouté meal

40min.

Chicken cacciatore

Chicken cacciatore

50min.

Chicken with creamy vegetable sauce

Chicken with creamy vegetable sauce

35min.

Butter chicken

Butter chicken

55min.

Thai chilli chicken and basil

Thai chilli chicken and basil

30min.

Thai red chicken curry

Thai red chicken curry

30min.

Fish and mixed vegetable parcels

Fish and mixed vegetable parcels

1hod. 15min.

Cod with citrus butter

Cod with citrus butter

40min.

Thai-style fish cakes

Thai-style fish cakes

30min.

Asian-style fish fillets

Asian-style fish fillets

30min.

Chilli mussels with thyme and tomatoes

Chilli mussels with thyme and tomatoes

40min.

Tomato and lentil dahl

Tomato and lentil dahl

35min.

Vegetarian sausage rolls

Vegetarian sausage rolls

40min.

Potato cakes

Potato cakes

45min.

Cauliflower gratin

Cauliflower gratin

1hod.

Cheese soufflés

Cheese soufflés

30min.

Pizza Margherita

Pizza Margherita

2hod. 10min.

Mashed potatoes

Mashed potatoes

40min.

Polenta

Polenta

25min.

Mixed vegetable mash (purée)

Mixed vegetable mash (purée)

40min.

Ratatouille

Ratatouille

40min.

Steamed carrot and zucchini tagliatelle

Steamed carrot and zucchini tagliatelle

35min.

Chinese-style stir-fried vegetables

Chinese-style stir-fried vegetables

25min.

Beetroot salad

Beetroot salad

10min.

Broccoli salad

Broccoli salad

10min.

Chopped vegetable salad

Chopped vegetable salad

10min.

Coleslaw

Coleslaw

10min.

Rustic bread

Rustic bread

2hod.

Basic bread

Basic bread

1hod. 35min.

Baguette

Baguette

3hod. 45min.

Focaccia

Focaccia

2hod. 5min.

Chia and pepita gluten free loaf

Chia and pepita gluten free loaf

1hod. 25min.

Five seed bread

Five seed bread

1hod. 50min.

Herb and garlic pull-apart bread

Herb and garlic pull-apart bread

1hod. 35min.

Buttermilk bread

Buttermilk bread

2hod.

Soft butter rolls

Soft butter rolls

1hod. 50min.

Milk bread (Challah)

Milk bread (Challah)

2hod. 20min.

Brioche

Brioche

5hod.

Tomato pasta sauce

Tomato pasta sauce

40min.

Bolognese sauce

Bolognese sauce

40min.

Hollandaise sauce

Hollandaise sauce

15min.

Béarnaise sauce

Béarnaise sauce

10min.

Béchamel sauce

Béchamel sauce

20min.

Tomato ketchup

Tomato ketchup

1hod. 25min.

Basil pesto

Basil pesto

10min.

Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise

5min.

Yoghurt dressing

Yoghurt dressing

10min.

Mustard balsamic vinegar dressing

Mustard balsamic vinegar dressing

10min.

Orange curry dressing

Orange curry dressing

10min.

Chicken liver pâté

Chicken liver pâté

2hod. 20min.

Guacamole

Guacamole

10min.

Herb and garlic dip

Herb and garlic dip

10min.

Cream cheese spread with radishes

Cream cheese spread with radishes

5min.

Tuna dip

Tuna dip

15min.

Hommus

Hommus

15min.

Chocolate sauce

Chocolate sauce

20min.

Vanilla sauce (crème anglaise)

Vanilla sauce (crème anglaise)

10min.

Apple sauce

Apple sauce

20min.

Fruit coulis

Fruit coulis

10min.

Lemon or lime butter

Lemon or lime butter

15min.

Strawberry jam

Strawberry jam

55min.

Citrus marmalade

Citrus marmalade

2hod. 20min.

Hazelnut chocolate spread

Hazelnut chocolate spread

25min.

Peanut butter

Peanut butter

5min.

Sabayon

Sabayon

15min.

Custard

Custard

10min.

Rice pudding

Rice pudding

50min.

Chocolate mousse

Chocolate mousse

3hod. 20min.

Berry mousse

Berry mousse

5hod.

Fruity dream (soft serve ice cream)

Fruity dream (soft serve ice cream)

5min.

Lemon sorbet

Lemon sorbet

8hod. 30min.

Frozen fruit sorbet

Frozen fruit sorbet

10min.

Quick fruit sorbet

Quick fruit sorbet

10min.

Fruit ice cream

Fruit ice cream

10min.

Vanilla ice cream

Vanilla ice cream

12hod.

Chocolate ice cream

Chocolate ice cream

12hod.

Profiteroles

Profiteroles

2hod.

Tiramisu

Tiramisu

5hod. 20min.

Pavlova

Pavlova

6hod.

Lemon meringue pie

Lemon meringue pie

3hod.

Bread and butter pudding

Bread and butter pudding

1hod. 15min.

Vitality truffles

Vitality truffles

25min.

Traditional crème brûlée

Traditional crème brûlée

25hod.

Crème brûlée

Crème brûlée

7hod.

Home-style sponge cake

Home-style sponge cake

2hod. 30min.

Marble cake

Marble cake

2hod.

Yoghurt cake

Yoghurt cake

1hod. 40min.

Lemon cake

Lemon cake

2hod.

Orange and almond cake

Orange and almond cake

2hod. 20min.

Caribbean carrot cake

Caribbean carrot cake

2hod. 10min.

Banana bread

Banana bread

1hod. 50min.

Hazelnut torte

Hazelnut torte

3hod. 15min.

Too easy chocolate cake

Too easy chocolate cake

50min.

Torta caprese (flourless almond cake)

Torta caprese (flourless almond cake)

2hod.

Chocolate fondant cake

Chocolate fondant cake

40min.

Lamingtons

Lamingtons

1hod. 10min.

Sticky date pudding

Sticky date pudding

1hod. 30min.

Chocolate chip muffins

Chocolate chip muffins

40min.

Apple cake

Apple cake

1hod.

Apple tart

Apple tart

1hod.

Chocolate chip cookies

Chocolate chip cookies

50min.

Hot cross buns

Hot cross buns

1hod. 40min.

ANZAC biscuits

ANZAC biscuits

40min.

Butter biscuits

Butter biscuits

50min.

Shortbread

Shortbread

1hod.

Green smoothie

Green smoothie

5min.

Strawberry milkshake

Strawberry milkshake

5min.

Protein shake

Protein shake

5min.

Lemon and parsley juice

Lemon and parsley juice

5min.

Orange juice

Orange juice

5min.

Lemonade

Lemonade

10min.

Chai tea

Chai tea

15min.

Hot chocolate

Hot chocolate

10min.

Vegetable purée (sweet potato)

Vegetable purée (sweet potato)

25min.

Fruit purée (apple)

Fruit purée (apple)

15min.

Rice pureé with fruit (fresh rice cereal)

Rice pureé with fruit (fresh rice cereal)

10min.

Baby's first meal (chicken purée)

Baby's first meal (chicken purée)

20min.

Yoghurt and fruit popsicles

Yoghurt and fruit popsicles

4hod.