May 16th, 2015 by Braedon Good

Homemade food doesn’t always mean slaving over a stove for hours to create an epic dish to feed the whole family. In this series of recipes, BRAEDON GOOD offers you some tasty recipe ideas you can quickly rustle up for yourself. 4. White Chocolate and Passionfruit Dip Whenever my mum planned to host a dinner party, and she was always looking to make an impression on the pallet. ... Read more

May 12th, 2015 by Krissy Davis

When the weather is cold and miserable, and you’ve just walked through the door from a long day at work, the last thing you want to eat is a cold meat salad or tuna on toast. At this time of year, we all tend to lean towards more filling, winter warmer dishes, such as stews, soups and curries. The PE6100 pressure cooker can help you create delicious meals that ... Read more

May 10th, 2015 by Robert Brindley

I graduated from the Basic Cooking School some time ago, and my first triumph was being able to cook spaghetti and meat balls...well, when I say 'cook', I mean I managed to open a can and not to burn the contents on the stove. Now, many years later, I can create masterpieces like this simple Italian style, very tasty, Tuscan-variation pasta dish, and can do it without ... Read more

May 7th, 2015 by Braedon Good

Homemade food doesn’t always mean slaving over a stove for hours to create an epic dish to feed the whole family. In this four part series of recipes, BRAEDON GOOD offers you some tastey recipe ideas you can quickly rustle up for yourself. 2. Potato Wedges with Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli Recipe This recipe is not only a well-loved classic, it’s simple, delicious and cheap as chips ... Read more

May 3rd, 2015 by Braedon Good

Homemade food doesn’t always mean slaving over a stove for hours to create an epic dish to feed the whole family. In this four part series of recipes, here are some tasty recipe ideas you can quickly rustle up for yourself: 1. Spicy Guacamole Whether watching a blockbuster movie, or a ripping game of football, nothing adds perfect company on the couch quite like a bowl of chips. ... Read more

April 30th, 2015 by Krissy Davis

The majority of households around Australia have them, yet they are often only utilised when last night's leftovers are calling. Well, here are five cool ways you get more from your microwave, and some might just surprise you... 1. Disinfecting and deodorizing sponges How many times have you thrown out a perfectly good kitchen sponge because someone has wiped up stinky salmon juice or cleaned the bench after cutting raw chicken? ... Read more

April 20th, 2015 by Mark Bristow

Is your Mum special? Of course she is - what kind of question is that? Hawaiian Mother and Child, watercolor and pastel on art board by Charles W. Bartlett, c. 1920 It’s important to give back to the ones we love, and a great way to show Mum our appreciation is to prepare a tasty treat to enjoy with her. Here are a few delicious treats that yuo can make ... Read more

March 25th, 2015 by Krissy Davis

Sunbeam has done it again! The SM9000 stick blender is easy to use and can whip up just about anything, from dips to sauces, and even chocolate mousse! Use the SM9000 to help prepare a delicious salted caramel slice for your son's school bake sale, or use it to blend up a pre-workout protein smoothie just before hitting the weights. The SM9000 is lightweight, so it’s less strain ... Read more

February 9th, 2015 by Mark Bristow

Do you have a passion for cooking? Do you want to create amazing meals that take your loved ones and guests from a merely satisfying to a truly transcendental taste experience? Chef Giovanni Pilu knows how you feel. Emigrating from his native Sardinia in the 90s, he brought with him his love of Italian cooking, which he’s shared with Australians ever since. ILVE also shares a passion for ... Read more

June 24th, 2013 by Louise Carter

Last week I was lucky enough to attend a sous vide cooking masterclass with Pete Evans – professional chef and celebrity judge on the popular TV show My Kitchen Rules. Held at the Sydney Seafood School, this class showed us how to use the Breville Sous Vide Supreme™ to get that 'melt-in-the-mouth' quality from food, which you usually only get to experience at five-star restaurants. To prove this wasn't ... Read more

May 14th, 2013 by Louise Carter

Want to know how to cook perfect mashed potatoes? Who else to ask than Heston Blumenthal – founder of the acclaimed Fat Duck restaurant, and star of numerous TV shows including Heston's Feasts. Here he is, staring intently into your soul, as if to say: I know you ate a cupcake for lunch, instead of salad*. Shame on you. Anyway, for the uninitiated, Heston is a chef who ... Read more

December 28th, 2012 by Louise Carter

Do you feel like this? December, you fiend! I was once a young nymph, floating golden-skinned through fields of barley – but now I am a corpulent old woman, lying alone in a dumpster full of empty Dorito packets and feral cats, reflecting bitterly on my wasted life. *sobs reproachfully* ...Strangely enough, my diet of butter, ham, and brandy has not produced the trim, toned body I had ... Read more

October 22nd, 2012 by Louise Carter

So, you've just installed a shiny new induction cooktop…. but now what? Don't worry, help is at hand! Here is our simple guide to getting the most out of your induction cooktop: Make sure your cookware is compatible Induction cooktops work by creating an electromagnetic field that reacts with the pot to create heat. This means your pots and pans need to be made from ferromagnetic materials, such as: •    Cast ... Read more

August 23rd, 2012 by Louise Carter

A well-known fact about Australia is that we are, as a nation, fond of consuming the occasional alcoholic beverage. And while moderation is a concept that Appliances Online wholeheartedly condones, we acknowledge that there still might come a time in your life where you find yourself in a state of inebriation ...and hungry. Before you start scavenging the pamphlet collection wallpapering the front of your refrigerator, we urge ... Read more

August 2nd, 2012 by Krissy Davis

Whether you're preparing to set a personal best like your favourite athletes or simply enjoy being a couch potato in front of the TV, breakfast forms an essential part of anyone's day. And while some dedicated Australians refuse to stray from their cereal of choice, there are plenty of options available for anyone after a little change to their morning routine. Something quick There are days when we can ... Read more