Open Sauce Kitchen menu - Autumn 2025 Week 13

I have been making this salad in a variety of ways for years. My sisters call this "Catherine's Salad" and it is included in almost every family feast in some variation. Sometimes I swap out the pumpkin for sweet potato, sometimes I have both! Sometimes I just use baby spinach, or just rocket - again sometimes both. Sometimes I add our marinated chargrilled capsicums for a pop of colour and sweetness. Sometimes I use pine nuts, but I happen to have some lovely honey coated macadamias that I want to use, and this feels like the perfect dish for it! Serve warm - or at room temperature. There is always feta! But if you happen to prefer dairy free - just add a message in the notes when you order and I can skip the feta!

What to do when you are craving a salad - but it's cold and you want something warm?? You wrap the salad up in a Gluten Free tortilla and then toast it! There you have it! My favourite salad in a perfect ready to eat handy wrap! Baby spinach base with roasted pumpkin, sweet, chargrilled capsicums, crumbled feta, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

What to do when you are craving a salad - but it's cold and you want something warm?? You wrap the salad up in a lovely tortilla and then toast it! There you have it! My favourite salad in a perfect ready to eat handy wrap! Baby spinach base with roasted pumpkin, sweet, chargrilled capsicums, crumbled feta, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

When I had my first office job, I would go for lunch to a local cafe and I just adored their foccacias. Hands down this one was my fave though, Poached Chicken. on a bed of avocado, topped with cheddar cheese. It would then be popped in the sandwhich pressand and grilled till it was almost flattened, the cheese was melted and gooey and it was too hot to touch! Of course, I would dive right in and burn my mouth each time! And each time I would swear I would wait next time... yet here we are, and I did exactly the same thing when we made the first batch of these in the kitchen! :-)

This little meal packs a punch. Featuring the Pumpkin that is coming into season now, baked ham, red onion and feta brings the nice balance of sweet, salty and bite! I enjoy these for lunch with a side salad, but they also make a great breakfast on the run, or a light dinner.

This little meal packs a punch. Featuring the Pumpkin that is coming into season now, baked ham, red onion and feta brings the nice balance of sweet, salty and bite! I enjoy these for lunch with a side salad, but they also make a great breakfast on the run, or a light dinner.

This is our answer to the Sausage roll - for vegetarians! It is always hard to find a really good, juicy, and tasty "sausage" roll option if you are not a fan of meat! Add to that the challenge of finding one that is Gluten Free! We have worked and tweaked this recipe until we are happy with it and here it is - finally! Have as a snack on its own, with mash and veggies as a meal, or a salad for a lighter option. We think you are going to love it!

This is our answer to the Sausage roll - for vegetarians! It is always hard to find a really good, juicy, and tasty "sausage" roll option if you are not a fan of meat! We have worked and tweaked this recipe until we are happy with it and here it is - finally! Have as a snack on its own, with mash and veggies as a meal, or a salad for a lighter option. We think you are going to love it!

Teriyaki Chicken as we had it in Japan is amazing, light, not too sweet and not too sticky, and served on a bed of sushi rice! It was great - but this is not it! This is a dish that pays homage to the Teriyaki chicken and rice I used to love getting in the food court under Sydney Westfields/Myers at a place called Hokka Hokka. it was not traditional. It was sticky! It was sweet! The rice came with peas, corn and carrot mixed through - which actually was need with that sweet sauce! And of course, I always asked for extra sauce!!

This one is for my sister Gez - who loves cake but always misses out because they are never gluten free!

Another fave from our friends at Yum Bakery! Rich, fudgy, and completely irresistible, chocolate brownies are the ultimate comfort treat! Each bite is a perfect harmony of chewy edges and gooey centers, delivering a chocolatey hug to your taste buds. Whether you pair them with ice cream or enjoy them solo, brownies are pure bliss in every square.

We take Chocolate Mousse and up it a little by making it a delicious frozen desert, called Semifreddo which in Italian means 'half-cold' or ‘half-frozen'. Because of the eggs in the recipe, it never really hardens up like ice would when you freeze it, so it stays as a silky creamy decadent dessert! Try it - we think you will love it too!

This is my all-time favourite dessert. I don't have much of a sweet tooth, but when I am craving something sweet - it is this! Rich, dense date slice, then covered in our butterscotch sauce. Oh My! Serve with custard, whipped cream or my favourite - vanilla bean ice-cream!

When I lived in Italy I learned a few things, one was that this is not how Italians make Bolognese! The other was that food slowly and lovingly cooked tastes a million times better. This is our 24 hour slow cooked Bolognese Sauce. Great on pasta, zoodles, roast potatoes, and even in a toastie!

When I lived in Italy I learned a few things, one was that this is not how Italians make Bolognese! The other was that food slowly and lovingly cooked tastes a million times better. Our 24-hour slow cooked Bolognese Sauce was already gluten free and dairy free, now you can get it served with our favourite Gluten Free and dairy free Spaghetti.

Slow cooked chicken thighs in an apricot nectar sauce. Served with Rice and a side of green beans.

Such a classic Indian dish, creamy, authentic 12 hour marinated chicken, grilled then simmered in the tomato sauce. Served with Basmati rice to complete the meal.

Scrambled free range eggs, chargrilled capsicum and Baby Spinach! Breakfast on the go or something to sit down and devour! Breakfast for dinner? Wrap your way!

Did you know that this is an Aussie Classic! Its a great freezer friendly meal, which can be eaten hot or cold. It is versatile and can be served for breakfast, morning tea or even a light lunch or dinner. I keep slices of this in the freezer and pop them in the microwave for a quick and healthy start to the day.

This is a classic pairing for a reason. Simply delicious! Toast in an air frier or oven the get the Havarti Cheese melted for a lovely lunch or light dinner.

Did you know that this is an Aussie Classic! Its a great freezer friendly meal, which can be eaten hot or cold. It is versatile and can be served for breakfast, morning tea or even a light lunch or dinner. I keep slices of this in the freezer and pop them in the microwave for a quick and healthy start to the day.

This is a British classic known as bangers and mash. :-) Thick pork sausages, and onion gravy. Served with mash, peas.

This is one of our top comfort foods and now we can bake more easily in the larger commercial oven each week, I am very excited to be able to offer more like this classic! The Open Sauce Kitchen Chicken and Leek pie features lovely free-range chicken thighs, poached in our homemade chicken broth, then combined with buttery leek, thyme, creamy gravy and a dash of seeded mustard to give it some zing. These 6-inch pies are filling on their own, but you can make more of a meal of it when you have it with the classic sides of mash and peas.

This is one of our top comfort foods and now we can bake more easily in the larger commercial oven each week, I am very excited to be able to offer more like this classic! The Open Sauce Kitchen Chicken and Leek pie features lovely free-range chicken thighs, poached in our homemade chicken broth, then combined with buttery leek, thyme, creamy gravy and a dash of seeded mustard to give it some zing. These 6-inch pies are filling on their own, but you can make more of a meal of it when you have it with the classic sides of mash and peas.

Looks somewhat like Bolognese but tastes more like the Mince taco filling we all love here in Aus. It's a dish you can use to choose your own adventure with. You could serve this in a bowl on its own; with toppings like sour cream, grated cheese, chilli or jalepenos, coriander guacamole etc; with warm tortillas on the side to dip into it; over rice (plus all the toppings); on hot dogs to amplify them as a Chilli Dog; or as I particularly like it - over a baked potato with cheese melted over the top and then a huge dollop of sour cream. Heck you could almost do them all! :-) Yum! When I make this, I always do a huge batch as it freezes well making it a regular freezer standby. Great for when you need a tasty versatile dinner in a jiffy - so order a few extra serves to keep as a backup!

This was always my favourite thing to order when we would visit the local Chinese restaurant growing up - warming, but still fresh from the sweet corn. There was always something about this meal that made it feel more than the sum of its actually quite simple parts. We have added poached chicken breast to make it an even more filling meal!

We eat this on its own, it is a meal in itself - loaded with veggies and with a savoury sauce, then sprinkled with green onions for bite. A wholesome meal or serve with a stir-fry and use this as the base!

Melinda’s Beef Sausage Rolls are a flavour-packed gluten free treat, made with QLD-sourced beef wrapped in a crispy, golden pastry that’s free from gluten, dairy, soy, corn, eggs, and nuts. These delicious rolls are a popular choice in tuckshops and canteens, where they are a best-seller loved by kids and adults alike.

Classic! With off the bone sliced ham and Jarlsberg Cheese, this is delicious fresh, warmed through in the microwave, or oven to make it crispy - or even in the sandwich press!

I have been saving the ham bones from Christmas, waiting ever so patiently for the weather to start to chill so I could make this one that brings back memories of Autumn growing up - and of my poor mum cleaning pea and ham soup off the ceiling after her pressure cooker "released" it all out the top!!! It took me up until last year to finally get a pressure cooker after watching my mum do that so many times. I now understand why she persisted and am very relieved with how the technology has improved and happy to report that I have not had to clean any soups off any ceilings since using it! :-)

Perfect for a snack or have multiple for a meal!

Perfect for a snack or have multiple for a meal!

This one is Sam's favourite soup so we had to add it! Leeks are such a gentle member of the allium family and let's be honest, what is more comforting that mixing it with potato, cream and chives! Reminds me of baked potatoes at the school fete!

This one is another Open Sauce Kitchen Community Favourite! Juicy rissoles made with 100% Aussie beef sourced from trusted Australian farmers who prioritize quality and sustainability and loads of hidden veggies providing quality taste and tenderness. The rissoles are served in gravy, on a bed of creamy mash with a side of peas. Simple food, always a family favourite. Yum!

We slow roast the end of season tomatoes with a dash of salt, pepper and smoked paprika (for added smokiness), then blitz it together with a little thickened cream. It feels like it's creamier than it is when it is actually a really healthy meal! I of course ruin that by adding a side of grilled cheese sandwiches - but it really makes it like the homestyle tomato soup we had growing up and I suggest you do it too!

As the weather starts to chill, this soup is always the first one I make. Slow roasted pumpkin, onion and garlic, served with a dash of sour cream and crusty bread! So warming and comforting!

This is our homemade take on the Aussie classic. It's mince flavoured with the help of bacon and tomato chutney to give it a salty and sweet balance. Served as 3 small rolls per serve - great for a snack or with side like mash and veggies as a meal. Classic! Great with Tomato Sauce.

Simmered until tender, loaded with veggies and an all-round comforting and healthy meal.

The last time we made this we got rave reviews “omg! The curry was amazing”, and “The kids licked the plates clean!”. This vibrant curry is made all the more authentic with the addition of lemongrass, makrut lime leaves and eggplants from our garden. Cheaper than takeout, freshly made with local farm produce, let us cook your dinner! This is a single serve with rice, frozen so you can pop it in the freezer and then enjoy it whenever suits you!

Comfort Food Central! This is the lamb-based version of a classic Cottage Pie which is made with Beef mince. I remember it is shepherd's pie with lamb because shepherds look after sheep! :) This English classic has a deeply savoury lamb mince filling smothered in gravy topped with creamy mashed potato, baked until golden.

Delicate white fish baked until tender, served with a light lemon cream sauce, smooth mash, and garden greens.

Ragu is one of those recipes that really showcases the core themes behind Italian cooking - great ingredients, cooked long and slow. Comfort in a bowl! Served with gluten free pasta to soak up all the juicy sauce.

A traditional Honey Mustard Sauce on baked chicken thigh pieces - this is finger licking good food! Served with baked baby potatoes and seasonal veggies to make it a full meal.

Sweet but lean Pork tenderloin, wrapped in prosciutto, then roasted. The prosciutto keeps it juicy an adds a salty touch to the meat. Served with mashed sweet potato as a tasty combo (which is also lower carb than usual mash!) and side of steamed greens.

This dish is known for its comforting and creamy texture, with the richness of the ricotta cheese complemented by the freshness of the spinach. The tomato sauce adds a tangy and savory element, while the baked cheese on top provides a satisfying crunch. Serve with a side salad and some crusty bread for a delicious meal for the whole family with love - even the meat eaters!

Ragu is one of those recipes that really showcases the core themes behind Italian cooking - great ingredients, cooked long and slow. Comfort in a bowl! Served with thick pasta to soak up all the juicy sauce.

This is our gluten free version of the dish is known for its comforting and creamy texture, with the richness of the ricotta cheese complemented by the freshness of the spinach. The tomato sauce adds a tangy and savory element, while the baked cheese on top provides a satisfying crunch. Serve with a side salad and some crusty bread for a delicious meal for the whole family with love - even the meat eaters!

From our friends at Yum Bakery! Bright, zesty, and oh-so-sunny, lemon curd tart is the ultimate dessert pick-me-up! With its golden, tangy filling nestled in a buttery crust, it's like a slice of pure happiness. Perfect for everything from tea-time treats to celebratory feasts, it’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat. What’s not to love?

This curry is rich with coconut cream and cashews, gently spiced and mildly sweet. It’s family-friendly and easy to love. Serve it with Basmati Rice and homemade Naans to make a delicious feast.