gherkin

Everyone will love these sandwiches which are loaded with all the best filllings - juicy beef burgers, baby spinach, cheese and of course sweet caramelised onions.

Beef and caramelised onion sandwich

butter

pkt fresh sliced onions

tbsp balsamic vinegar (Mazzetti brand)

brown sugar

x pkts 100% beef Aussie burgers

x pkts Turkish bread squares

spinach leaves

cheddar

gherkins, thinly sliced lengthways

Creamy gherkin sauce adds a special twist to these crunchy chicken schnitzels and golden roast potatoes.

Chicken schnitzel with gherkin sauce and potato

(600 grams) chicken tenderloins,

plain flour

egg, lightly beaten

milk

breadcrumbs

parmesan cheese

garlic powder

kipfler potatoes, scrubbed, halved lengthways

olive oil cooking spray

sour cream

gherkin, finely chopped

tbsp chopped fresh dill sprigs

Lemon

Next time you're craving takeaway burger, look no further than your own kitchen.

Homestyle beef burger

beef mince

tsp dried chilli flakes

onion, finely chopped

oregano

tsp dijon mustard

egg, beaten

(35 grams) fresh breadcrumbs

(25 grams) grated parmesan

red capsicums,

sunflower oil

burger buns, split, toasted

Butter lettuce leaves,

Tomato, sliced, to serve

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A comforting, healthy and creamy dish that’s ready in a flash. This light version of beef stroganoff is a little over 500 calories so it is recommended you pair it with a lower calorie breakfast or lunch on a diet day to ensure your calorie intake doesn't exceed 1200–1500.

Each serving provides 546 kcal, 41g protein, 64g carbohydrates (of which 9g sugars), 14g fat (of which 3.5g saturates), 8g fibre and 1g salt. 

Healthy beef and mushroom stroganoff

grams/5½oz brown basmati rice

olive oil

shallots, finely chopped

tsp sweet smoked paprika

red pepper, seeds removed,

200 grams/7 ounces chestnut mushrooms, thinly sliced

garlic cloves, finely chopped

tbsp cider vinegar

level tbsp wholegrain mustard

150 milliliters/5fl oz beef stock

sirloin

milliliters/3½fl oz fat-free plain fromage frais

level tbsp roughly chopped gherkins

tbsp finely snipped fresh chives

salt and black pepper

A mayonnaise sauce made with hard-boiled eggs instead of raw, with the addition of capers, chervil, gherkins, and Worcestershire.

Gribiche Sauce

Dijon mustard

white wine vinegar

salt

black pepper

c. sunflower or canola oil

lemon juice

capers

chervil

tbsp. chopped gherkin

Worcestershire sauce

Ensure that all the ingredients are at room temperature, in particular the eggs and oil: this makes emulsifying easier.

Put the egg yolks, mustard, and vinegar in a mixing bowl. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.

Place the bowl on a dampened dishtowel, to keep it steady, and gradually pour in the oil in a thin stream, whisking all the time with the other hand, until it begins to thicken and forms an emulsion.

When all the oil has been incorporated and the mayonnaise is thick, stir in the lemon juice and adjust the seasoning to taste.

Add rinsed and chopped capers, chopped chervil, and chopped gherkin, with Worcestershire sauce, to the finished sauce.

More Mayonnaise Recipe Ideas: Paleo Mayonnaise, Russian Dressing, Copycat In-N-Out Sauce, Buffalo Dip, Spicy Mayo, and Homemade Ranch

A little parfait makes Christmas complete, try making your own with Barney's festive recipe

Velvety duck liver parfait

duck or chicken liver

pack butter

shallots

garlic

brandy

tomato purée

thyme leaves

tsp black peppercorn

toast, gherkin and chutney, to serve

Cut away and discard any large sinews from the livers, then set the livers aside. Heat about a third of the butter in a large frying pan, then gently fry the shallots and garlic for 3-4 mins unti l soft. Turn up the heat, add the livers, then fry until just browned on all sides. Add the brandy and port, boil down as quickly as possible – if the sauce catches light for an instant, then all the better. Remove the pan from the heat and leave to cool completely.

Season the livers generously, then tip the contents of the pan into a food processor with the tomato purée and remaining butter, and blitz until smooth. Push the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl, taste for seasoning, then tip into a serving dish, banging the dish down on the tabletop to smooth out the surface. Place in the fridge to set.

Once the mixture has set, make the topping. Gently melt the butter in a small pan or in a bowl in the microwave, then leave for a min to settle and separate. Pour the yellow butter that has risen to the top into another bowl and discard the milky liquid. Leave the yellow butter to cool slightly, then mix in the thyme and peppercorns. Pour the mixture over the parfait and leave to set in the fridge. Serve with plenty of toast, sliced gherkins and chutney. Will keep for 2 days in the fridge.

Potato salad is the ultimate Aussie side dish: it's easy, creamy and always a crowd-pleaser. The secret to the success of this potato salad recipe is the cheeky addition of fried bacon and crispy onions - it really takes both flavour and texture to the next level.
Whether you're making a <a href="https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/easy-potato-salad/7c1ea167-a85c-461f-8390-cf148269bd86" target="_blank" rel="noopener">simple potato salad</a> for a midweek dinner, or making an <a href="https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/hot-smoked-salmon-potato-salad-recipe/vxrzml9g" target="_blank" rel="noopener">impressive potato salad</a> for a Christmas lunch, we have a <a href="https://www.taste.com.au/galleries/best-sweet-potato-potato-salad-recipes/8hrzy4vn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">potato salad recipe</a> for every affair.
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Classic potato salad

nicola potatoes, unpeeled

middle bacon rashers, rind removed, chopped

brown onion, finely chopped

hard-boiled eggs, chopped (see note)

123.75 gm whole-egg mayonnaise

20.00 ml organic apple cider vinegar

gherkins, finely chopped

green onions, thinly sliced

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A rustic terrine with French toasts makes an excellent starter for a special meal and it costs very little to make

Country terrine with black pepper & thyme

streaky pork rashers

thyme

tsp black peppercorns

chicken livers thawed

tbsp red or white wine (optional)

rashers smoked streaky bacon

cocktail gherkins

Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4 and butter a 1kg loaf tin. Roughly chop 3 of the pork rashers and mix with the thyme and peppercorns. Set aside. Put the remaining pork rashers into a food processor with two-thirds of the chicken livers, the wine (if using) and 1 tsp salt, then blend to make a smooth pâté.

Spoon half the pâté into the loaf tin, then top with the chopped pork mixture and remaining livers. Spoon the rest of the pâté mixture over the livers, then lay the 5 smoked bacon rashers lengthwise over the top.

Cover the loaf tin with foil and put in a roasting tin. Pour cold water into the roasting tin until it is half-filled, then bake for 1½ hrs until the terrine is set. When the terrine is cool, put another loaf tin on top and weigh it down (with cans from your storecupboard) to compress it. Leave overnight in the fridge. Can be made and chilled up to 2 days ahead.

To serve, turn the terrine out of the tin and carefully cut into slices with a sharp knife. Serve with the French toasts (recipe below) and cocktail gherkins or chutney.

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