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This classic chicken Parmesan recipe gets the Good Food makeover, resulting in a hearty yet healthy dish great for sharing with your mates

Chicken parmigiana

large, skinless chicken breasts,halved through the middle

eggs,beaten

breadcrumb

parmesan,grated

olive oil

garlic cloves,crushed

690 milliliters jar passata

tsp caster sugar

oregano

Halve 2 large skinless chicken breasts through the middle then place the 4 pieces between cling film sheets and bash out with a rolling pin until they are the thickness of a £1 coin.

Dip in 2 beaten eggs, then 75g breadcrumbs, mixed with half of the 75g grated parmesan. Set aside on a plate in the fridge while you make the sauce.

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and cook 2 crushed garlic cloves for 1 min, then tip in half a 690ml jar passata, 1 tsp caster sugar and 1 tsp dried oregano. Season and simmer for 5-10 mins.

Heat grill to High and cook the chicken for 5 mins each side, then remove.

Pour the tomato sauce into a shallow ovenproof dish and top with the chicken.

Scatter over torn pieces of half a 125g ball light mozzarella, and the remaining grated parmesan and grill for 3-4 mins until the cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbling.

Serve with vegetables or salad and some pasta or potatoes, if you like.

These aren't regular cookies... they're lux lamington and cherry cookies, and we couldn't have asked for more.

Lamington cookies recipe

dark (70%) chocolate, chopped

unsalted butter, chopped

(50 grams) plain flour

(30 grams) desiccated coconut

tsp baking powder

brown sugar

eggs,

dried cherries, roughly chopped

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These iconic biscuits were originally made to send to the ANZACs (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) serving in Gallipoli

Anzac biscuits

porridge oat

desiccated coconut

plain flour

caster sugar

butter, butter

golden syrup

tsp bicarbonate of soda

Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Put the oats, coconut, flour and sugar in a bowl. Melt the butter in a small pan and stir in the golden syrup. Add the bicarbonate of soda to 2 tbsp boiling water, then stir into the golden syrup and butter mixture.

Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and pour in the butter and golden syrup mixture. Stir gently to incorporate the dry ingredients.

Put dessertspoonfuls of the mixture on to buttered baking sheets, about 2.5cm/1in apart to allow room for spreading. Bake in batches for 8-10 mins until golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

A perfect ‘schnitty’ is the best dinner. Panko crumbs guarantee a crisp crust but you can use rough sourdough crumbs, says Matt Moran.

This is an edited extract from Matt Moran’s Australian Food: Coast + Country, Murdoch Books, $45, out October 25.

Matt Moran's chicken schnitzel with parmesan crust

chicken breast

paprika

eggs, lightly beaten

panko breadcrumbs

finely grated parmesan

butter

tbs sage leaves

garlic clove, thinly sliced

Finely grated zest of ½ lemon

of 1 lemon,

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Matt Moran takes a classic, French tart and gives it a summery, Aussie twist.

Matt Moran's apple and lemon thyme tart Tatin

red gala apples

lemon

lemon thyme

unsalted butter,

tbs white vinegar

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Australia’s rugged bush and the hot hills of Greece are united in their love of lamb. In fact, the story behind that jumbuck in Waltzing Matilda and the creation of Greece’s kleftiko lamb are bizarrely similar – both are hymns to sheep-stealing. Perhaps here we’d call it ‘Klepto Lamb’. This dish is an homage to both traditions, but asks: ‘If we can have mint sauce with lamb, why can’t we use other herbs? - Matt Preston.

Greek lamb tray bake Matt Preston

tbs extra virgin olive oil

1kg boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed,

onions, chopped

oregano oregano leaves

bay leaves

tsp cumin

tsp smoked paprika

can chopped tomatoes

(280 grams) orzo or risoni pasta

cherry tomatoes

(75 grams) pitted kalamata olives

lemon lemons

crumbled feta

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You just need 4 ingredients to make these lamington-inspired bliss balls – no baking required.

4-ingredient lamington bliss balls

store-bought Madeira cake, crumbled

(1/4 cup) store-bought vanilla frosting

milk chocolate, melted

(3/4 cup) desiccated coconut

Once you try this meat pie you will never want to buy another. It's very yummy.

Aussie Meat Pie Recipe

onion

beef mince

water

beef stock cubes

tomato sauce

Worcestershire sauce

salt and pepper *to taste

tbs plain flour

shortcrust pastry

puff pastry

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Get the rice on then prep the veg, leaning over to stir the risotto as needed, getting dinner ready in no time at all!

This is an edited extract from Matt Moran’s Australian Food: Coast + Country, Murdoch Books, $45, out October 25.

Spring green risotto

unsalted butter

½ leek, white part only, chopped

garlic cloves, finely chopped

arborio rice rice

milliliters vermouth

vegetable stock

frozen peas, thawed

sugar snap peas, trimmed, halved

asparagus, trimmed, thinly sliced

zucchini, thinly sliced

baby spinach

thyme and mint leaves, finely grated lemon zest to serve

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Asian-style beef mince and a mild vegetable curry. Children like this and it is a good way to introduce more vegetables and curry flavours.

Aussie Chow Mein

1kg beef steak

fresh green beans

cabbage fresh sliced

celery

chicken noodle instant soup

onion diced

tbs curry powder

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Topped with a Frosty Fruits icy poles jelly, this show-stopping Aussie cheesecake is a dessert the whole family will love.

Frosty Fruits Cheesecake recipe

Arnott’s Arrowroot biscuits, crushed

butter, melted

pineapple, peeled, diced

passionfruit pulp removed

tsp gelatine powder

cream cheese

tsp vanilla extract

thickened cream

Frosty Fruits icy poles

Step 1

To make the base, lightly grease a 22cm round springform cake pan. Combine crushed biscuits and melted butter in a bowl. Stir to combine. Press over base of pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm.

Step 2

To make the filling, sprinkle gelatine over water in a heatproof cup. Stand cup in a pan of simmering water, until dissolved and then cool slightly. Using electric beaters, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla and cream until light and fluffy and then beat in the gelatine mixture. Spread mixture into pan and smooth the surface. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until just set.

Step 3

To make the Frosty Fruits jelly, remove sticks from icy poles. Place in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in the microwave on HIGH (100%) for 1 minute or until completed melted. Sprinkle gelatine over water in a heatproof cup. Stand cup in a pan of simmering water, until dissolved. Whisk gelatine mixture into melted Frosty Fruit mixture until combined. Pour jelly over filling. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until set. Serve topped with pineapple and drizzled with passionfruit pulp.

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This is a large pavlova that takes minimum time to prepare, in that it is an all-in-one mix.

6 Egg Pavlova recipe

tsp white vinegar

vanilla essence

salt

tsp cornflour

Place all ingredients into a large mixing bowl, adding the boiling water last.

Spread on a pavlova plate or baking sheet and cook for 15 minutes at 160C, then approximately 1 hour on 150C.

Step 4

Step 5

Top with whipped cream and fruit of choice.

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