Meals: Lunch

  • Southern Bliss Apple Waldorf Salad

    Southern Bliss Apple Waldorf Salad

    Healthy, delicious and crispy Southern Bliss Apples from R&R Smith together with toasted walnuts give this classic Waldorf Salad a fresh Tassie touch.

    Chef Kirsten Bacon has created a creamy, easy recipe that is perfect for lunch, picnics, barbecues – or a quick and simple dinner side dish that pairs perfectly with Roast Chicken, Pork or Stuffed Mushrooms.

  • One Roast Chicken, Five Budget-Friendly Meals

    One Roast Chicken, Five Budget-Friendly Meals

    The Budget-Friendly Art of Roasting Once and Eating All Week

    Chef Rhys Hannah talks you through how roasting a whole chicken might be one of the most underrated kitchen power moves. For the cost of a single bird, you can feed yourself (or your family) for days—with delicious variety, minimal effort, and serious savings. Whether you’re cooking for one or trying to streamline weekday dinners, here’s how to make one roasted chicken work smarter, not harder.


    Why Roast a Whole Chicken?

    • Cost-effective: A whole chicken is often cheaper per kilo than buying breasts or thighs separately.
    • Versatile: Roasted chicken pairs well with a wide variety of flavors and cuisines.
      • Our Flavour recommendations are at the bottom of this page.
    • Less waste: You can use every part—including the bones—to stretch your grocery dollar even further.
    • Meal-prep friendly: Roast once, then portion and refrigerate or freeze for quick meals all week.


    Flavour First — how to mix-up and make your chicken taste great:

    One of the best things about roast chicken is how well it takes on flavour: here are a few seasoning blends you can use before roasting—or mix into your shredded chicken after cooking.

    🌿 Classic Herb & Garlic
    • Olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley, lemon zest
    • Perfect for: Mediterranean bowls, soups, sandwiches
    • Pair with: Roasted potatoes, steamed greens, or orzo/rice
    🌶️ Smoky & Spicy
    • Smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice
    • Perfect for: shredded in Tacos, quesadillas, rice and veg bowls
    • Pair with: Black beans, avocado, corn, salsa
    🍛 Curry-Spiced (Indian-Inspired)
    • Turmeric, cumin, coriander, garam masala, ginger, yogurt (as a marinade, let the choice sit in the marinade int he fridge for 1 – 4 hours)
    • Perfect for: Curries, rice bowls, naan wraps
    • Pair with: Basmati rice, cucumber raita, canned and rinsed lentils in a salad
    🍋 Za’atar & Sumac (Middle Eastern)
    • Za’atar spice blend, sumac, olive oil, lemon juice
    • Perfect for: Pita wraps, hummus bowls, couscous
    • Pair with: Pickled onions, cucumbers, tahini or yoghurt dressings
    🍯 Honey Mustard Glaze
    • Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, splash of apple cider vinegar
    • Perfect for: Sandwiches, cold chicken salads
    • Pair with: Slaw, roasted sweet potatoes, green beans
    🍊 Asian-Inspired Orange Ginger
    • Soy sauce, orange zest, ginger, garlic, sesame oil
    • Perfect for: Stir-fried rice, noodle bowls, salad wraps, rice paper rolls
    • Pair with: Bok choy, rice noodles, edamame

    Carve It, Portion It, Store It

    Once cooled, shred or slice the meat and divide it into portions—about 2 to 3 cups of shredded chicken total.

    Storage tips:

    • Fridge: Store chicken in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
    • Freezer: Freeze portions in zip-top bags for up to 3 months. Label and date them.
    • Bonus: Use the bones to make a simple chicken stock—perfect for soups or sauces. If you don’t have the time immediately to make the stock, place the bones in a container in the freezer.


    This recipe was created by Rhys Hannan as part AgriCULTURED 2025 and presented at the Healthy Eating on a Budget Workshop in partnership with St Lukes and Eat Well Tasmania.

  • Spaghetti with Pangrattato

    Spaghetti with Pangrattato

    Pangrattato is a tasty way to enjoy stale bread–simply put, it’s fried or toasted breadcrumbs in garlic oil. Sprinkle it over pasta dishes as you would parmesan cheese. You can use pangrattato in pasta dishes— below is one of our favourites.

  • Tom’s Stale Bread, Anchovy and Kefir Yoghurt Dip

    Tom’s Stale Bread, Anchovy and Kefir Yoghurt Dip

    Dips are the perfect hiding place for old bread. Tom usually makes this dip with cooked and cooled potato, but recommends stale bread as a great substitute for this go-to thick and creamy dip.

    Use this recipe as a guide. If you have more or less stale bread than this recipe suggests, that’s okay—have a play, you can’t mess this one up!

  • Bread Stuffing

    Bread Stuffing

    Stuffing isn’t just for the Christmas chicken—It’s also a great side for when you have stale bread on hand.

  • Croutons

    Croutons

    These are all great for sprinkling over delicious salads and soups, they keep in your pantry for weeks and are the easiest way to save your stale bread from the bin.

  • Breadcrumbs

    Breadcrumbs

    One recipe, endless options.

    Breadcrumbs are delicious as a topping on bakes, gratins, casseroles plus you can use them to crumb meats and vegies. Try them tossed over salads and sprinkled over pretty much everything.

  • No Waste Stir-fry

    No Waste Stir-fry

    Recipe by Hmong Community and Megan Quill from the Migrant Resource Centre Kitchen.

  • Colcannon

    Colcannon

    An easy, tasty, and satisfying cool-weather meal in a bowl—making the most of winter brassicas and fresh herbs, plus everybody loves potatoes!