Fuzzwah's Recipes
Recipes for food I enjoy cooking and eating
sauce
5 min
Asian Dipping Sauce (nuoc cham)
A bright Vietnamese dipping sauce — fish sauce, lime, and palm sugar cut with lemongrass, chilli and garlic. Five minutes, no cooking.
beef
3h 35m
Asian-Style Braised Beef Short Ribs
Beef short ribs braised low for nearly three hours in soy, brown sugar, star anise and rice wine vinegar until falling off the bone. Served with rice and Chinese broccoli.
side
25 min
Baked Onion Rings
Crunchy oven-baked onion rings with a seasoned panko crust — all the satisfaction without the deep-fry.
indian
30 min
Balti Mattar Paneer
Pan-fried paneer and sweet peas in a bright tomato-yoghurt sauce, finished with cream and green chilli. A weeknight-friendly North Indian curry.
beef
10h 15m
Barbeque Beef Brisket
Beef brisket rubbed with a homemade spice blend and slow-cooked for hours in a sticky BBQ marinade until fork-tender. Low-and-slow barbecue comfort food.
beef
1h 25m
Beef & Mushroom Kebabs with Buckwheat Salad
Rosemary-balsamic rump steak and mushroom skewers grilled over high heat, served with a buckwheat salad, roasted baby beetroot, hazelnuts and crumbled fetta.
beef
1h 30m
Beef Burger
Homemade beef patties seasoned with chilli, oregano, mustard and parmesan, pan-fried and stacked in toasted buns with grilled capsicum, lettuce, tomato, gherkins and aioli.
beef
1h
Beef Chow Mein Bake
A one-dish take on chow mein — beef mince roasted with capsicum, ginger and garlic, then tossed with fresh noodles, broccolini and wombok in an oyster-soy sauce.
beef
4h 30m
Beef Stew
Slow-oven beef stew with shallots, carrots and red wine, braised low for three to four hours until the meat pulls apart with forks.
beef
1h 15m
Beef Stroganoff
Tender strips of beef in a creamy mushroom and paprika sauce — classic comfort food over buttered egg noodles.
bacon
1h 25m
Breakfast Potato Volcano
Hollowed-out russet potatoes wrapped in bacon, baked, then filled with cheddar and a whole egg cracked into the top. A showpiece breakfast.
chicken
1h 15m
Caramel Chicken
Sliced chicken thigh cooked in a sticky Vietnamese-style caramel of fish sauce, soy and lime. Served over jasmine rice with quick pickled cucumber.
onion
1h 5m
Caramelised Onion Relish
Brown onions slow-cooked with mustard, brown sugar, red wine vinegar and dry apera until jammy. A pantry relish that keeps in the fridge for months.
cauliflower
20 min
Cauliflower Fried Rice
Cauliflower pulsed into rice-sized pieces and stir-fried with snow peas, carrot, ginger, garlic and soy, finished with scrambled egg and roasted cashews. A low-carb take on fried rice.
cauliflower
30 min
Cauliflower Fritters
Boiled cauliflower folded into a parmesan, garlic and smoked paprika batter, then shallow-fried until golden. Good hot or cold, with sauces on the side.
cauliflower
50 min
Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
Tender-crisp cauliflower florets baked in a sharp cheddar bechamel until bubbly and golden. A pasta-free spin on mac and cheese.
chicken
1h 30m
Chicken & Prawn Paella
Arborio rice simmered with chicken thigh, king prawns and chorizo, scented with smoked paprika and saffron. A one-pan Spanish classic for sharing.
chicken
1h 7m
Chicken & Sausage Kebabs
Chicken breast marinated in garlic, paprika and lemon zest, threaded onto skewers with sausage, capsicum and red onion. Served with a rocket, tomato and cucumber salad.
chicken
40 min
Chicken Fried Rice
Brown rice stir-fried with chicken breast, peas and carrot in tamari and ginger, finished with scrambled egg folded through. A wholesome weeknight one-pan.
chicken
30 min
Chicken Lemon Bake
Chicken breast brushed with lemon juice, melted butter and dried thyme, topped with lemon slices and baked until juicy. A five-minute-prep midweek dinner.
chicken
40 min
Chicken Meatballs in Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Chicken mince meatballs seasoned with oregano, paprika, garlic and parmesan, browned then simmered in a creamy mushroom sauce. Serve over noodles, rice or mash.
chicken
15 min
Chicken Rissoles & Veggies
Chicken mince rissoles with garlic, spring onion and chilli flakes, pan-fried and served alongside steamed broccoli, carrot and green beans. Quick and lean.
chickpea
30 min
Chickpea Satay Curry
Pumpkin, chickpeas and green beans simmered in a peanut-butter and coconut satay sauce with chilli and garlic. A fast vegetarian curry served over brown rice.
salad
28 min
Chickpea, Tomato & Feta Salad
Chickpeas tossed with halved cherry tomatoes, red onion and flat-leaf parsley, dressed in a sharp vinaigrette and finished with crumbled low-fat feta. An easy picnic side.
corned-beef
45 min
Corned Beef Hash
Diced cooked corned beef, parboiled potatoes, onion and garlic pressed into a skillet and fried until both sides are crisp and browned. Classic diner breakfast with eggs.
chicken
45 min
Creamy Chicken, Mushroom & Pork Sausage
Chicken strips and crumbled pork sausage simmered with mushrooms, garlic and white wine in a parmesan cream sauce. Rich, skillet comfort food.
35 min
Creamy Garlic Prawns
Prawns poached in a silky garlic-butter sauce built from chicken stock, cream, white wine and a pinch of mustard powder. Twenty minutes, start to finish.
vegetarian
1h 25m
Creamy Vegetarian Pumpkin Pasta Bake
Rigatoni baked in a creamy pumpkin sauce spiced with allspice and clove, folded with kale and parmesan, topped with bocconcini and a pepita crumb.
beef
30 min
Crispy Beef & Shiitake Noodles
Cornflour-coated beef strips fried crisp, tossed through hokkien noodles with shiitake mushrooms, broccolini and oyster sauce. A fast wok dinner with sesame and chilli on top.
beef
4h 15m
Crunchy Top Slow-Cooked Beef & Onion Jam
Slow-cooked shredded beef topped with egg-soaked Turkish bread and caramelised onion jam, baked until golden. A crunchy-topped savoury bake served with roasted truss tomatoes.
2h 55m
Dahl with Spinach
Yellow split peas simmered low and slow with tomatoes, ginger, chilli and warming spices, then finished with baby spinach. Serve with rice and naan.
pasta
25 min
Fettuccine Carbonara
The classic Roman pasta — crispy bacon, eggs and parmesan tossed off the heat with hot fettuccine and a splash of pasta water. No cream.
pasta
25 min
Fettucine Primavera
Fresh fettuccine tossed with spring vegetables — peas, broad beans, asparagus and squash — in a light lemon, mustard and Philly cream sauce.
soup
1h 45m
French Onion Soup
A kilo of brown onions cooked down for nearly an hour, deglazed with beef stock, and ladled over garlic-rubbed baguette slices topped with melted Swiss cheese.
1h
Fried Cauliflower
Cauliflower florets in a crisp soda-water batter, deep-fried golden and tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce. Served over rice with sesame and shallots.
beef
35 min
Ground Beef & Salad Tacos
Spiced beef mince simmered with crushed tomato, cumin and coriander, piled into crunchy taco shells with shredded iceberg, tomato and tasty cheese. A weeknight classic.
turkey
30 min
Honey Miso Turkey Meatballs with Noodle Salad
Turkey meatballs glazed in a honey-miso-mirin sauce, served over chilled soba noodles with broccolini, edamame and shallot. Ready in thirty minutes.
chicken
35 min
Jerk Chicken Salad
Jerk-spiced chicken schnitzels and charred pineapple served over brown rice, quinoa and black beans with a lime and ginger dressing. A bright Caribbean-inspired bowl.
chicken
1h 20m
Keto Chicken Parmi Bowl
Chicken schnitzels crumbed in almond meal and parmesan, topped with tomato sauce, ham and mozzarella, and served on a silky cauliflower puree. A low-carb parmi.
lamb
30 min
Kung Pao Lamb
Thinly sliced lamb leg stir-fried with capsicum, peanuts, ginger and chilli in a glossy hoisin and oyster sauce. Ready in fifteen minutes over steamed rice.
lamb
1h
Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki
Lamb mince patties spiced with cumin, coriander, cinnamon and allspice, chargrilled and served on sourdough rolls with tzatziki and roasted capsicum.
lamb
40 min
Lamb Kofta
Lamb mince rolled with onion, garlic, mint, parsley and warm spices — paprika, cumin, coriander, ginger — then chilled and barbecued. Makes twelve koftas.
lamb
30 min
Lamb with Olive & Cauliflower Pilaf
Cumin-and-coriander lamb backstraps seared and rested, served over a cauliflower pilaf with marinated olives, currants, lemon and fresh herbs.
beef
1h 40m
Lasagne
Classic layered lasagne — beef mince simmered with red wine, tomatoes, carrots, mushrooms and peas, stacked with fresh pasta sheets, bechamel and mozzarella.
25 min
Leek & mushroom pasta
Farfalle tossed with softened leeks, browned mushrooms, asparagus and a blue cheese cream sauce, finished with toasted walnuts and peppery rocket.
chicken
1h 25m
Lemon & Thyme Roast Chicken
Whole chicken roasted with lemon, garlic and fresh thyme until golden and juicy, served with steamed chat potatoes and green beans. A classic Sunday roast.
pork
25 min
Lemongrass, Chilli & Pork Stir-Fry
Pork mince stir-fried with lemongrass and eschalots, tossed with rice vermicelli, sweet chilli, lime and fish sauce, then showered with mint and coriander.
45 min
Lentil Burgers
Hearty vegetarian patties built from green lentils, walnuts, sunflower seeds and breadcrumbs, bound with egg and herbs. Pan-fried and tucked into whole grain buns.
beef
20 min
Loco Moco
The Hawaiian diner classic — a seasoned beef patty and fried egg on rice, smothered in a bourbon-spiked mushroom gravy built from a brown roux.
veal
55 min
Meatballs in Rich Tomato Sauce
Veal and pork meatballs flavoured with lemon, basil and grated onion, simmered gently in a simple tomato and stock sauce. Spoon over pasta with extra basil.
salad
10 min
Mediterranean Bean Salad
Mixed beans and cannellini tossed with celery, red onion and parsley in a red wine vinegar and olive oil dressing. A no-cook side that comes together in ten minutes.
chicken
1h 15m
Mediterranean Chicken Bake
Chicken marylands braised in the oven with chat potatoes, capsicum, olives and oregano in a tomato-and-white-wine sauce. Finished with rocket and shaved parmesan.
vegetarian
25 min
Mediterranean Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle tossed with marinated artichokes, kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, capers and crumbled feta, finished with toasted pine nuts and torn basil. Ready in twenty-five minutes.
2h
Mexican Fried Rice
Brown rice stir-fried with black beans, corn, capsicum and chilli powder, then topped with grape tomatoes, avocado, crumbled feta and coriander. A hearty meat-free bowl.
beef
35 min
Mongolian Beef & Broccoli
Marinated beef tenderloin stir-fried with broccoli, garlic and ginger in a sticky Mongolian sauce. Served over rice with scallions scattered on top.
beef
4h 55m
Moroccan Beef Brisket Tagine
Beef brisket slow-braised for four hours with cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon and dried apricots. Finished with honey, pomegranate and pistachios over couscous.
sauce
20 min
Mushroom Sauce
Brown mushrooms seared in butter and olive oil, then simmered with shallot, garlic, white wine, thyme and cream. A quick pan sauce for steak, chicken or pasta.
chicken
1h 35m
One-Pan Mexican Chicken
Chicken drumsticks rubbed with chilli, oregano and coriander, then baked with salsa, tomatoes, kidney beans and rice until everything cooks down together in one pan.
beef
35 min
One-Pot Mexican Beef Mince
One-pan beef mince with capsicum, smoked paprika, oregano and cumin, simmered with brown and wild rice. Topped with avocado, sour cream, coriander and lime.
beef
30 min
Pasta Bake
Risoni layered with beef and bacon ragù, fresh basil and béchamel, topped with tasty cheese and grilled until golden. Classic weeknight comfort food.
soup
2h 55m
Pea & Ham Soup
Green split peas simmered with ham hocks, carrot, celery and onion for two hours, then partly blended for a thick, smoky soup. Classic winter comfort.
pork
30 min
Pork & Green Bean Stir Fry
Minced pork stir-fried with blistered green beans, ginger, garlic and coriander stems in a hoisin, tamari and sesame sauce. Served over jasmine rice.
pork
40 min
Pork Meatballs in Tomato Paprika Sauce
Baked pork meatballs seasoned with sage, smoked paprika and garlic, then simmered in a tomato sauce with shallot and parmesan. Italian-leaning weeknight dinner.
pork
15 min
Pork Pad Thai
Wide rice noodles tossed with sliced pork fillet, beaten egg, carrot and bean sprouts in a fish sauce, lime and sambal oelek dressing. Topped with cashews and coriander.
potato
24 min
Potato Salad with Vegan Dressing
Baby potatoes dressed with coconut yoghurt, Dijon and apple cider vinegar, topped with crispy baked kale, capers, sauerkraut and toasted walnuts. A tangy dairy-free side.
prawn
30 min
Prawn & Chorizo Gnocchi
Pan-fried chorizo and blistered Perino tomatoes tossed with banana prawns and soft potato gnocchi, finished with baby rocket and lemon. On the table in thirty minutes.
indian
45 min
Pumpkin, Lentil & Mushroom Curry
Butternut pumpkin, brown lentils and button mushrooms simmered in a red curry paste and coconut milk sauce with kaffir lime, ginger and baby spinach. Served over steamed rice.
sauce
10 min
Ranch-Ish Sauce
A buttermilk, mayo and sour cream ranch loaded with parsley, chives, dill pickle, garlic and a dash of hot sauce. Chill before serving to let the flavours mingle.
salmon
25 min
Salmon & Potato Patties
Canned red salmon folded through mashed potato with capers, green onion, peas and corn, then pan-fried until golden. Serve with lettuce and tartare sauce.
salmon
30 min
Salmon Power Bowl
Honey-lime salmon over brown basmati and wild rice with shredded cabbage, carrot, cucumber, Thai pesto and peanuts. A fresh, weeknight-friendly bowl.
salmon
30 min
Salmon with Bean & Pea Salad
Herb-crusted salmon fillets pan-fried and served over a bright salad of broad beans, snow peas, spinach and mint, finished with balsamic and lemon.
sides
Salt & Vinegar Potatoes
Boiled baby potatoes smashed and roasted in hot oil until golden and crisp, then tossed with vinegar and sea salt. Chip-shop flavour as a side.
chicken
50 min
Satay Chicken
Chicken simmered in a peanut butter sauce with onion, garlic, curry powder, soy and a touch of chilli. Served with rice and steamed greens.
vegetarian
17 min
Sesame Ginger Garlic Stir-Fried Vegetables
Broccoli, shiitake, carrot, capsicum and baby corn tossed in a glossy garlic-ginger sauce with hoisin and soy. A ten-minute stir-fry for rice.
beef
40 min
Shepherd's pie
Seasoned mince with carrot and zucchini in a rich tomato and Worcestershire gravy, topped with buttery mash and grilled cheddar. Classic comfort food.
pork
35 min
Shiitake & Pork Mince Stir-Fry
Wok-fried pork mince with shiitake, ginger, garlic and chilli in a soy-oyster-shao hsing sauce, served over jasmine rice with wilted Asian greens.
salad
26 min
Silverbeet Slaw
Shredded silverbeet with matchsticks of beetroot, apple and celery, walnuts and pepitas, dressed in cider vinegar, Dijon and fennel seed. Crunchy and bright.
slow-cooker
8h 30m
Slow Cooked Corned Silverside
Corned silverside slow-cooked for eight hours with root vegetables, malt vinegar, bay, peppercorns and garlic. Sliced thin and served with steamed beans and a creamy mustard sauce.
lamb
8h 25m
Slow Cooker Lamb Roast
A whole lamb leg studded with rosemary, rubbed with lemon, garlic and herbs, then slow-cooked for eight hours over browned baby potatoes until fork-tender.
lamb
6h 25m
Slow-Cooked Lamb with Garlicky Broad Beans
Yoghurt-and-spice-marinated lamb shoulder wrapped in foil and slow-roasted until falling apart, served over garlicky potatoes and broad beans with lemon.
pork
6h 5m
Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork
Boneless pork shoulder rubbed with smoked paprika, then slow-cooked for eight hours in a tangy tomato, chilli and cider vinegar sauce until it shreds with two forks.
lamb
30 min
Spiced Lamb Kebabs with Tahini Potato Salad
Cumin and coriander-rubbed lamb fillet skewers chargrilled and served with baby potatoes, broad beans and a creamy tahini dressing.
sauce
5 min
Sriracha Vinaigrette
A shaken vinaigrette of olive oil, white balsamic and honey spiked with sriracha to taste. Five minutes for a sweet-hot salad dressing.
pork
30 min
Sticky Chinese Pork Stir-Fry
Pork loin medallions marinated in soy, fish sauce and Chinese five spice, then stir-fried with capsicum, pak choy and snow peas in an oyster sauce glaze. Served with rice noodles.
chicken
1h 25m
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Cornstarch-battered chicken pieces browned in a skillet, then baked in a tangy ketchup, cider vinegar and soy sauce until sticky. Serve over rice.
chicken
30 min
Sweet Baked Chicken
Pounded chicken breasts rubbed with brown sugar, paprika, oregano and garlic, then oven-baked until golden. A quick weeknight main in under half an hour.
lamb
2h 45m
Tomato & Lamb Casserole with Pesto Dumplings
Diced lamb braised with prosciutto, tomatoes and broad beans, then crowned with basil-pesto dumplings and baked until golden. A hearty one-dish dinner.
tuna
35 min
Tuna & Corn Fritters
Pan-fried fritters of tinned tuna, corn and grated zucchini folded through a simple self-raising batter. Serve with sweet chilli sauce and salad.
tuna
1h 30m
Tuna & Rice Pie
A baked springform pie of basmati rice, tinned tuna, sun-dried tomatoes, bocconcini, parmesan and spinach bound with egg. Cuts into tidy wedges.
vegan
30 min
Vegan Pasta Nourish Bowl
Wholemeal pasta tossed with snow peas and sugar snaps, served with quick-pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, marinated tofu and a tahini-lemon dressing.
vegetarian
55 min
Vegetable Risotto with Parmesan Wafers
Creamy arborio risotto with red onion, white wine, corn and peas, finished with fresh oregano and parmesan. Served alongside crisp oven-baked parmesan wafers.
vegetarian
5h 40m
Vegetarian Lentil Lasagne
A slow-cooker lasagne layering lentil and mushroom ragu with pumpkin, zucchini ribbons and a sour cream bechamel between fresh pasta sheets. Cooks low for four hours.
pork
20 min
Vietnamese Caramelised Pork Bowls
Pork mince stir-fried with ginger, garlic and chilli, then caramelised in brown sugar and fish sauce until sticky. Served over jasmine rice in ten minutes.
pork
30 min
Vietnamese Meatball Lettuce Wraps
Pan-fried pork meatballs glazed with fish sauce, soy and honey, wrapped in cos lettuce with carrot, cucumber, peanuts, chilli and nuoc cham.
chicken
25 min
Zesty Chicken Schnitzel
Chicken breast coated in mayonnaise and lemon-zest panko, pan-fried until golden, and finished with extra zest and baby capers. Served with salad and lemon wedges.
vegetarian
1h
Zucchini & Sweet Potato Zoodle Bake
Spiralised sweet potato and zucchini tossed with garlic, oregano and chilli, baked under truss tomatoes, then topped with melted feta and mozzarella.
vegetarian
20 min
Zucchini Noodles with Haloumi & Pesto
Zucchini matchsticks tossed in a hot pan with golden haloumi, blistered tomatoes, basil pesto and rocket. A ten-minute vegetarian main.
vegetarian
45 min
Zucchini Slice Fritters with Avocado Chilli Salsa
Cumin and smoked paprika fritters packed with kidney beans, corn, zucchini and cheddar, shallow-fried and served with a chunky avocado-chilli-lime salsa.
vegetarian
40 min
Zucchini, Haloumi & Brussels Sprout Fritters
Shredded brussels sprouts, grated zucchini and haloumi bound into a dill-flecked batter and pan-fried. Served with tomato salad and dill yoghurt.