Clever cooking

August 9, 2022

The August issue is loaded with seasonal recipes, budget-friendly cooking and clever ways to reduce food waste at home.

One smart way to save money on your groceries is to shop seasonally, buying produce that’s in abundance and at the best price. This month is all about juicy citrus – see how these bright beauties add instant sunshine to your winter cooking. 

Recipe Of The Month

The delicious lemon and paprika chicken is perfect for your next Sunday roast.

Serves 4 with leftovers

Prep 10 mins (+ 10 mins resting time)

Cooking 1 hour 35 mins

Learn how to make this recipe here.

Australian Citrus

When life gives you lemons, limes, oranges, mandarins and grapefruits in seasonal abundance, use them to add a burst of sunshine to your plate. We show you how with these warming winter recipes.

1. Slow-baked rice pudding with citrus salad and caramel

Serves 10

Prep 10 mins (+ cooling time)

Cooking 2 hours

Learn how to make this recipe here.

2. Roasted vegetables with whole lemon dressing

Serves 8 as a side

Prep 15 mins (+ 10 mins cooling time)

Cooking 35 mins

Learn how to make this recipe here.

3. Harissa snapper with orange, olive and lentil salad

Serves 4

Prep 15 mins (+ 10 mins cooling time)

Cooking 25 mins

Learn how to make this recipe here.

4. Whole orange pudding with butterscotch sauce

Serves 12

Prep 15 mins (+ cooling time)

Cooking 1 hour 40 mins

Learn how to make this recipe here.

Waste-wise Recipes

Cooking sustainably is another smart way to save money, and this month one of Australia’s leading waste-wise chefs, Matt Stone, cleverly turns common leftover ingredients into tasty food for breakfast, dinner and snacks – his salt and vinegar potato skins are particularly moreish.

Matt Stone's leftover dinner omelette

Serves 1

Prep 10 mins

Cooking 5 mins

Learn how to make this recipe here.

All the recipes and inspiration you need for weeknight meals, entertaining and celebrations, whether you're feeding the family or cooking for a crowd. The Coles Magazine is free at Coles Lynbrook Village.

The August issue is loaded with seasonal recipes, budget-friendly cooking and clever ways to reduce food waste at home.

One smart way to save money on your groceries is to shop seasonally, buying produce that’s in abundance and at the best price. This month is all about juicy citrus – see how these bright beauties add instant sunshine to your winter cooking. 

Recipe Of The Month

The delicious lemon and paprika chicken is perfect for your next Sunday roast.

Serves 4 with leftovers

Prep 10 mins (+ 10 mins resting time)

Cooking 1 hour 35 mins

Learn how to make this recipe here.

Australian Citrus

When life gives you lemons, limes, oranges, mandarins and grapefruits in seasonal abundance, use them to add a burst of sunshine to your plate. We show you how with these warming winter recipes.