Open Sauce Kitchen - Spring 2025 Week 6

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.

Oven-roasted chicken breast with roast sweet potato and steamed broccoli, finished with a light lemon-garlic olive-oil dressing. A bright, fresh meal that’s full of flavour and freezer-friendly.

A satisfying, gluten-free bowl with quinoa, roast veg, chickpeas, tofu, feta and a toasted sesame seed topping. Finished with a lemon-herb dressing.

I am not sure what it is about this weather cooling down but I am craving comforting gravy smothered foods! And this is one that I used to love making when I first moved out of home. Granted - I had no idea what I was doing then then! I had no idea how to cook meat or temper a sauce. But somehow it still turned out great and was one I would save for when we had guests over. I am not sure why it has taken me so long to think of popping it on the menu?? Served with Roast baby Chat potatoes and steamed seasonal veg.

Indulgently creamy custard encased in layers of buttery, flaky pastry — our Portuguese Tarts are baked until golden with that signature caramelised top. A little taste of Lisbon tradition, perfect with a cuppa or as a sweet finish to any meal.

This is our homemade take on the Aussie classic. It's mince flavoured with the help of bacon and a dash of tomato paste to give it a salty and sweet balance. We assemble them, ready for you to pop in an air fryer or oven to get that pastry crispy and fluffy! Great for a snack or with side like mash and veggies as a meal. Classic! Great with Tomato Sauce.

Crusty ciabatta filled with layers of ham, salami, provolone cheese & roasted capsicum – pressed and baked muffuletta-style for a hearty café-style lunch.

Quiche Lorraine is one of the simpler quiches we make but it is always one that sells out! Eggs with cream, gruyere cheese, onion and bacon in a fluffy pastry casing. Simply delicious! A tasty little snack, breakfast on the go, or even a light meal when served with a salad - these are another classic favourite.

Quiche Lorraine is one of the simpler quiches we make but it is always one that sells out! Eggs with cream, gruyere cheese, onion and bacon in a fluffy gluten free pastry casing. Simply delicious! A tasty little snack, breakfast on the go, or even a light meal when served with a salad - these are another classic favourite.

A soft, spongy butter-style cake swirled with real raspberry coulis and speckled with dairy-free white chocolate bits — Melinda’s White Choc & Raspberry Mini Loaves are the perfect individual treat. These delicious cakes are: Gluten Free Dairy Free Nut Free Serve at room temperature for a sweet snack, or warm them up and pair with cream, ice cream or your favourite dairy-free treat for a full dessert experience. Allergen info: Free from gluten, dairy and nuts. Made in a dedicated gluten-free facility.

Made from Melinda’s incredibly popular Choc Fudge Brownie Premix, this indulgent treat is completely gluten, nut, and dairy free, ensuring it’s suitable for everyone to enjoy without compromise. Offering the perfect balance of rich, decadent chocolate and a fudgy texture that will melt in your mouth, it’s a delightful option for those with dietary restrictions. Whether served at room temperature for a satisfying chocolatey snack or warmed up for an extra indulgent experience, it’s sure to please. Pair it with a dollop of cream, ice cream, or a dairy-free alternative for the ultimate dessert experience!

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.

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

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.

Comforting and immunity boosting! Slow cooked chicken stock then loaded with veggies and tender chicken. This one is good for the soul and your health!

As I type this it occurs to me how many recipes we have that use mushrooms. As a child I was a devout mushroom hater. It was only later in life that I have slowly (very slowly!) added them into meals that I eat regularly. One way is in a creamy sauce like in a stroganoff, or like this in a rich gravy. This is simple, comfort in a bowl.

This is a relatively simple curry that gives more of a flavour bomb than you would expect! Healthy and filling because of the chickpeas, spicy from the paprika, cumin and then with the addition of cayenne pepper for a bit of a kick. Definitely needs the yoghurt and a squeeze of lime juice to round it out. Served on a bed of rice to make it a full meal.

Comfort Food Central! This English classic has a deeply savoury beef mince filling smothered in gravy topped with creamy mashed potato, baked until golden. One of the best cosy foods to make with ground beef!

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.

The brainchild of a hungry Sam! She confessed she always eats the entire Cob Loaf when she makes one at home — so she set out to find a way to make them just as satisfying, but a little less over-indulgent. We prep them for you, and you finish them off in your oven or air fryer. They’re gooey, golden, and seriously satisfying. Perfect as a warm snack — or add a salad and call it dinner.

The brainchild of a hungry Sam! She confessed she always eats the entire Cob Loaf when she makes one at home — so she set out to find a way to make them just as satisfying, but a little less over-indulgent. We prep them for you, and you finish them off in your oven or air fryer. They’re gooey, golden, and seriously satisfying. Perfect as a warm snack — or add a salad and call it dinner.

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! :-)

This is a heart-warming French classic meal which was popularized after the iconic movie named after it was released. This meal consists of slowly baked end of summer vegetables like eggplant, tomatoes and zucchini in a rich red sauce. We add cannelloni beans, making it a perfect one pot meal. It is Gluten Free and Vegan and it's sure to make you and your stomach know why this meal is famous.

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!

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!

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!!

Also known as Tuna Casserole pasta bake, tuna, corn and pasta in a creamy white sauce, topped with crunchy parmesan breadcrumb topping.