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What’s in a name? Quite a lot if it’s prosecco, parmesan or mozzarella

<p><em><a href="https://theconversation.com/profiles/steven-greenland-2064">Steven Greenland</a>, <a href="https://theconversation.com/institutions/charles-darwin-university-1066">Charles Darwin University</a></em></p> <p>Prosecco might evoke warm summer evenings while prosciutto conjures scenes of generous platters at a casual weekend lunch. But would “sparkling wine” or “thinly sliced ham” have the same impact?</p> <p>Australian producers would argue they wouldn’t. They are fighting a push by the European Union to stop them from using these and other terms that indicate the geographical origin of numerous cheeses, wines and other foodstuffs now widely produced in Australia.</p> <p>This stoush over using European names for locally made products has stalled <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-11/european-union-trade-deal-prosecco-feta-geographic-indicators/102583310">this week’s trade talks</a>, with the EU refusing Australia better access to their markets unless Australia agrees to rebrand its products.</p> <p><a href="https://www.news.com.au/national/politics/anthony-albaneses-warning-on-australiaeu-trade-talks/news-story/fa15fa19a945311c21ac1326c1675653">Prime Minister Anthony Albanese </a>said Australia was keen to conclude the trade agreement but would not sign a deal that wasn’t in Australia’s interests. He is strongly backed by the National Farmers’ Federation and food producers.</p> <h2>So why does Europe want to control the use of food names?</h2> <p>Consumers increasingly want to know their foods’ provenance. They also pay premiums for guarantees about origin and quality. There has been a corresponding rise in so-called geographical indicator registrations, with <a href="https://agenceurope.eu/en/bulletin/article/13128/21">the 3,500th</a> listed earlier this year.</p> <p>Items included on the EU Geographical Indications register cover different foodstuffs that are either applying for or have been accepted for having their geographic origin related name protected from being used for similar foods produced elsewhere.</p> <p>Europe has the highest number of registered products, with most relating to wine, agricultural products and foodstuffs, as well as spirits and beers.</p> <p>Champagne is among those with a widely recognised connection to its place of origin which assures consumers about the regional and cultural values as well as the products’ characteristics and quality.</p> <p>Like high value household product brand names (for example, Coca-Cola which has been valued at US $97.88 billion) geographical indication registered names also attract substantial dollar values.</p> <p>This is because of strong international awareness, familiarity, and appeal among consumers. The geographic indicator name often attracts a price that can easily be double that of a similar but non-registered product.</p> <p>Registered products can therefore bring in significant revenue to the European Union member countries. They contribute to <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jwip.12208">regional development </a>by stimulating tourism and by helping to reverse population decline often experienced in rural areas.</p> <p>Like household brands, the names which indicate a product’s origins, are recognised as intellectual property. They have consequently become an integral part of international trade agreements.</p> <h2>What would Australia gain by agreeing to European product names?</h2> <p>In return for complying with European Union demands, Australian producers would gain access to European markets of [<a href="https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/minister-flies-to-brussels-amid-signs-of-eu-trade-deal-breakthrough-20230708-p5dmre">445 million people</a>] with a GDP of $24 trillion.</p> <p>The lost opportunity of non-compliance is best illustrated by Brexit. Since Brexit, UK <a href="https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2022/12/29/brexit-draft-deal-first-of-many-hurdles-to-a-smooth-exit">exports to Europe have fallen</a> and UK farmers have faced significant challenges finding <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/dec/29/uk-farmers-impact-brexit-trade-deal-losing-common-agricultural-policy">alternative markets</a>.</p> <p>If Australia agrees to the European Union’s conditions to get a trade deal through then producers will need to rename some of their products.</p> <p>This would be a large and costly exercise but might give local producers an opportunity to capitalise on the growing consumer demand for locally sourced food and promote Australia’s unique geographical brand values.</p> <p>Recent research conducted by Charles Darwin University reveals some of the unique brand values of Australian agri-food products, including unique selling points of products from the <a href="https://researchers.cdu.edu.au/en/publications/nt-shelf-stable-food-products-market-opportunity-analysis">Northern Territory</a>.</p> <p>Selling points included the unique climate, soil and traditional community values as selling points.</p> <p>Australia’s reputation for quality and ethically produced goods was also important. Such values may lead to Australia developing more of its own geographical indication registration requirements in the future.</p> <p>Rather than fight the rising tide of European Union registrations, the federal government might embrace the trend, in conjunction with renewed promotion of Australia’s geographical brand benefits.</p> <p>Should the government choose to comply with Europe’s demands then producers will need support to rebrand some of their products. Government and departments such as CSIRO should be keen to support this as it can only strengthen Australia’s agri-food sector’s international reputation.<img style="border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; margin: 0 !important; max-height: 1px !important; max-width: 1px !important; min-height: 1px !important; min-width: 1px !important; opacity: 0 !important; outline: none !important; padding: 0 !important;" src="https://counter.theconversation.com/content/209505/count.gif?distributor=republish-lightbox-basic" alt="The Conversation" width="1" height="1" /></p> <p><em><a href="https://theconversation.com/profiles/steven-greenland-2064">Steven Greenland</a>, Professor in Marketing, <a href="https://theconversation.com/institutions/charles-darwin-university-1066">Charles Darwin University</a></em></p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty </em><em>Images </em></p> <p><em>This article is republished from <a href="https://theconversation.com">The Conversation</a> under a Creative Commons license. Read the <a href="https://theconversation.com/whats-in-a-name-quite-a-lot-if-its-prosecco-parmesan-or-mozzarella-209505">original article</a>.</em></p>

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Creamy carrot and coriander soup with parmesan toasts

<p>Looking for a delicious way to increase your calcium and dairy intake? This indulgent creamy vegetable soup will delight!</p> <p>Recipe and image from the Diary Kitchen</p> <p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p> <ul> <li>1 tablespoon olive oil</li> <li>1 teaspoon ground cumin</li> <li>1 small onion, chopped</li> <li>500g carrots, chopped</li> <li>1 cup vegetable stock</li> <li>1 cup milk</li> <li>2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander</li> <li>1/2 cup natural yoghurt</li> </ul> <p><strong>Parmesan toasts</strong></p> <ul> <li>2 slices sourdough bread</li> <li>1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese</li> <li>1 tablespoon grated cheddar cheese</li> </ul> <p><strong>Method </strong></p> <p>1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan. Add onion and cumin, sauté for 3-5 minutes or until softened.</p> <p>2. Add carrot and stock, cover and bring to the boil. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, or until carrots are tender.</p> <p>3. Remove from heat and process with a stab blender until smooth.</p> <p>4. Return to heat and stir in milk and coriander. Reheat gently until warmed through.</p> <p>5. Serve with a dollop of yoghurt.</p> <p><strong>For Parmesan Toasts</strong></p> <p>1. Grill bread on one side until golden.</p> <p>2. Turn over top with combined cheeses and grill until cheese is bubbly and brown.</p> <p>3. Serve warm with soup.</p> <p><em>Republished with permission of </em><a href="https://www.wyza.com.au/recipes/creamy-carrot-and-coriander-soup-with-parmesan-toasts.aspx"><em>Wyza.com.au.</em></a></p>

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Pumpkin risotto with bacon and parmesan cheese

<p>This Italian rice-pot recipe will be devoured in no time once it is served on the table.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves:</span> </strong>Two</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>400g butternut pumpkin, skin removed and cut into 1 cm cubes</li> <li>1 tablespoon olive oil     </li> <li>1 cube vegetable stock</li> <li>1 litre boiling water</li> <li>1 tablespoon butter</li> <li>½ red onion, finely chopped</li> <li>2 rashers bacon, rind and fat removed and finely chopped</li> <li>1 clove  garlic, peeled and crushed</li> <li>1 birdseye chili deseeded and finely chopped</li> <li>1 cup arborio rice</li> <li>Handful parmesan cheese, finely grated</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <p>1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced.</p> <p>2. Coat the pumpkin with half of the olive oil and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Spread out the pumpkin evenly on a lined oven tray and bake in the oven for 30 minutes, or until soft and golden.</p> <p>3. Place the vegetable stock cube and boiling water in a small saucepan over a low heat to keep it warm.</p> <p>4. Add the remaining olive oil and butter to a medium saucepan over a medium heat. Add the red onion and the bacon and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until the onion is soft. Add the garlic, birdseye chilli and arborio rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until the grains are toasted. Stir to coat well. Tip: For extra heat add the birdseye chilli seeds.</p> <p>5. Add 1 cup of the stock mixture to the pan and stir continuously until all of the liquid has absorbed. Continue this process of adding 1 cup of stock at a time until all of the stock has absorbed and the rice is ‘al dente’. Remove from the heat and stir through the Parmesan cheese, the baby spinach, half of the parsley, and the roasted pumpkin. Season to taste with salt and pepper.</p> <p>6. Divide the risotto between bowls and garnish with the remaining parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.</p> <p><em>Recipe courtesy of <a href="https://www.hellofresh.com.au/tasty/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Hello Fresh</strong></span></a>. </em></p> <p><em><strong>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, </strong></em><strong>The Way Mum Made It</strong><em><strong>, yet? Featuring 175 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now.</span></a></strong></em></p>

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Bolognese gnocchi with parmesan cheese

<p>Bolognese is a classic dish that everyone has tried but this recipe will let you experience bolognese in a completely new way. The gnocchi with thyme and parmesan cheese will leave you making sure you have room for seconds.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves:</span> </strong>Four</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>500g gnocchi (Note: using extra gnocchi will alter the flavour)</li> <li>2 tbs olive oil</li> <li>1 red onion, finely sliced</li> <li>1 carrot, peeled &amp; finely diced</li> <li>2 cloves garlic, peeled &amp; crushed</li> <li>600g pork &amp; veal mince</li> <li>100g baby spinach leaves, washed</li> <li>50g parmesan cheese, finely grated</li> <li>1 sachet tomato paste</li> <li>2 tsp red wine vinegar</li> <li>2 tins diced tomatoes</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <p>1. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add the gnocchi and cook until the gnocchi rises to the surface (approximately 2-3 minutes). Drain really well. Transfer to a plate and pat dry with a tea towel to absorb any remaining water (this will help the gnocchi crisp up).</p> <p>2. Heat half of the olive oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Add the gnocchi in 2-3 batches and fry for 3-4 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Set the gnocchi aside.</p> <p>3. Heat the remaining olive oil in the same frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the red onion and carrot and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until soft. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add the pork &amp; veal mince and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, for 4-5 minutes, or until browned. Add the tomato paste, red wine vinegar and diced tomatoes and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir through the baby spinach leaves and season to taste with salt and pepper.</p> <p>4. Add the gnocchi to the Bolognese sauce and stir through to heat.</p> <p>5. To serve, divide the pasta between bowls and top with the Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!</p> <p><em>Recipe courtesy of <a href="https://www.hellofresh.com.au/tasty/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Hello Fresh</span></strong></a>. </em></p> <p><em><strong>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, </strong></em><strong>The Way Mum Made It</strong><em><strong>, yet? Featuring 175  delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now</span></a>.</strong></em></p>

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Crunchy parmesan veal and pork meatloaf

<p>Give your usual meatloaf a new lease on life with this pork and veal meatloaf recipe.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>4 slices of white bread</li> <li>2 ½ tablespoons of olive oil</li> <li>4 sliced green onions</li> <li>2 chopped garlic cloves</li> <li>750g of pork and veal mince</li> <li>1 egg</li> <li>1 tablespoon of Rosella green tomato chutney</li> <li>⅓ cup of chopped flat-leaf parsley, fresh</li> <li>¼ cup of grated parmesan</li> <li>1/3 cup of sliced Kalamata olives</li> <li>Baby rocket</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <p>1. After preheating your oven to 180°C (160°C if fan forced) grease and line a loaf pan.</p> <p>2. Process four slices of white bread in a food processor for five seconds, creating coarse breadcrumbs. Set aside two cups and process remaining crumbs until fine. Set aside three quarters of a cup of fine bread crumbs.</p> <p>3. Heat pan over medium heat with two teaspoons of olive oil. Add garlic and onion, cook for two to three minutes or until soft. Stir often.</p> <p>4. In a medium bowl, combine and mix garlic and onion, egg, tomato chutney, pork and beef mince, olives, and half of the parsley with fine breadcrumbs. Add salt and pepper.</p> <p>5. Press mixture into pan and smooth.</p> <p>6. Combine coarse breadcrumbs with remaining olive oil and parsley. Mix and add salt and pepper.</p> <p>7. Spread evenly over mixed mince. Press.</p> <p>8. Bake until golden, approximately 50 minutes.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/11/lamb-with-barley-and-zucchini-salad/"><em>Lamb with barley and zucchini salad</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/10/tikka-lamb-with-cucumber-salsa/"><em>Slow-roasted tikka lamb with cucumber salsa</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/09/sauteed-lamb-with-tomato-and-vegetables/"><em>Sautéed lamb with tomato and vegetables</em></a></strong></span></p>

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Creamy carrot and coriander soup with parmesan toast

<p>Winter can be tough, but when you can warm up with this creamy carrot and coriander soup (and parmesan toast) the cold is much easier to tolerate.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves:</span></strong> 2</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>1 tablespoons olive oil</li> <li>1 teaspoon ground cumin</li> <li>1 small onion, chopped</li> <li>500g carrots, chopped</li> <li>1 cup vegetable stock</li> <li>1 cup milk</li> <li>2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander</li> <li>½ cup natural yoghurt</li> </ul> <p><em>Parmesan toasts</em></p> <ul> <li>2 slices sourdough bread</li> <li>1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese</li> <li>1 tablespoon grated cheddar cheese</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>To make the soup, first heat oil in a medium saucepan.</li> <li>Add onion and cumin, sauté for five minutes or until softened.</li> <li>Add carrot and stock, cover and bring to the boil. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, or until carrots are tender. Remove from heat and process with a stick blender until smooth.</li> <li>Return to heat and stir in milk and coriander.</li> <li>Reheat gently until warmed through.</li> <li>Serve with a dollop of yoghurt.</li> <li>For parmesan toast grill bread on one side until golden.</li> <li>Turn over top with combined cheeses and grill until cheese is bubbly and brown.</li> <li>Serve warm with soup.</li> </ol> <p>What’s your favourite soup to enjoy on a cold winter’s night? Can you see yourself trying this one? Share your thoughts in the comments.</p> <p>Recipe courtesy of Legendairy – <a href="http://www.legendairy.com.au/recipes/the-dairy-kitchen-recipe-landing" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>visit their site</strong></span></a> for more delicious food ideas.</p> <p><strong><em>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, The Way Mum Made It, yet? Featuring 178 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now</span></a>.</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/05/creamy-spinach-soup/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Creamy spinach soup</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/05/cream-of-mushroom-soup/"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Cream of mushroom soup</strong></span></em></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/05/thai-sweet-potato-soup/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Thai sweet potato soup</span></em></strong></a></p>

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Chunky sundried tomato and parmesan dip

<p>You rarely buy store bought pasta sauce, so why settle for store bought dip? This hearty, gourmet, home recipe is what your cheese platters have been missing.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>1/2 cup semi sundried tomatoes</li> <li>1/2 cup loosely packed flat-leaf parsley</li> <li>2 tablespoons raw almonds</li> <li>40g parmesan cheese, cut in small chunks</li> <li>100g cream cheese, softened</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Place tomatoes, parsley, almonds and parmesan in the bowl of a food processor and blitz to a chunky paste. Add cream cheese and pulse to combine.</li> <li>Serve with vegetable crudités or as a spread for sandwiches.</li> </ol> <p>Tip: Try substituting the semi sun dried tomatoes for roasted red capsicum. The flavour of this dip will intensify with standing, so try making it a few hours before serving.</p> <p>What’s your favourite kind of dip to serve when you’re having guests over? Do you have a personal recipe to share with us? Let us know in the comments below.</p> <p><em>Recipe courtesy of Legendairy. <a href="http://www.legendairy.com.au/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Visit their site for more delicious food ideas.</strong></span></a></em></p> <p><strong><em>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, The Way Mum Made It, yet? Featuring 175 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now.</a></span></em></strong></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/04/salsa-verde/" target="_blank"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Salsa verde</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/04/blue-cheese-dip/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Blue cheese dip</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/04/roast-beetroot-dip/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Roast beetroot dip</span></em></strong></a></p>

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Spinach, bacon and parmesan quiche

<p>This easy, filling spinach, bacon and parmesan quiche is sure to become a regular in your dinner rotation.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>2 cups of flour</li> <li>150g of butter</li> <li>Salt</li> <li>1 egg</li> <li>2 teaspoons of olive oil</li> <li>1 chopped onion</li> <li>100g of baby spinach leaves</li> <li>100g of bacon strips</li> <li>4 eggs</li> <li>¾ cup of cream</li> <li>½ cup of milk</li> <li>1/3 cup of shredded parmesan cheese</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method: </span></strong></p> <ol> <li>In a processor, process butter, flour, and a pinch of salt into crumb form. Add egg and one to two tablespoons of water and process further.</li> <li>Knead dough, cover, and chill for 10 minutes.</li> <li>Between two floured sheets of baking paper, roll pastry with a rolling pin. Line a 25cm loose-based flan with pastry and let chill for 30 minutes.</li> <li>Meanwhile to make the filling,in a frying pan over medium heat, heat oil, onion and bacon. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until onion is soft. Drain.</li> <li>Microwave spinach for one minute. Let cool and chop.</li> <li>After preheating the oven to 190°C, line pastry with baking paper and fill with uncooked rice. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove rice and paper.</li> <li>Pour spinach, bacon and onion into pastry and spread.</li> <li>In a bowl, whisk eggs, cream and milk. Pour into pastry.</li> <li>Top with parmesan cheese and bake for 30 minutes.</li> </ol> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/04/baked-parmesan-fries/"><em>Baked parmesan fries</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/02/cheese-scones/"><em>Cheese scones</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/02/chantrelle-mushroom-cognac-spaghetti/%20"><em>Spaghetti with chanterelle mushrooms and cognac</em></a></strong></span></p>

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Zucchini, tomato and macadamia salad with parmesan crisps

<p>So healthy and yet somehow still delicious.  The macadamias are an excellent added texture to this fresh and fiery salad.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Serves</strong>:</span> 4 </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Ingredients</strong>:</span></p> <ul> <li>2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice</li> <li>1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar</li> <li>1 tablespoon macadamia oil</li> <li>1/4 teaspoon dried red chilli flakes (optional)</li> <li>1 garlic clove, finely chopped</li> <li>3 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthways, thinly sliced</li> <li>1/4 cup parsley leaves, finely chopped</li> <li>1 punnet cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced</li> <li>1/2 cup unsalted macadamias, roasted, roughly chopped </li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Method</strong>:</span></p> <ol> <li>Combine the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, macadamia oil, chilli flakes (if using) and garlic in a medium sized bowl. Add the zucchini slices and set aside for 10 minutes. </li> <li>Add the parsley, cherry tomatoes and macadamias, mix well. Place in a serving bowl and serve with macadamia parmesan crisps. </li> <li>Macadamia parmesan crisps </li> <li>Ingredients 2 cups parmesan cheese, finely grated 1 tablespoon macadamias, finely chopped freshly ground black pepper, to season .</li> <li>Method Preheat oven to 200°C fan forced. Line 2 baking trays with non-stick baking paper. </li> <li>Mix together the parmesan and macadamias and season with freshly ground black pepper. Place heaped tablespoons of mixture on the prepared trays leaving 5cm space in between and bake for 7 minutes or until golden.</li> </ol> <p><em>Recipe courtesy of Australian Macadamias – <a href="http://www.australian-macadamias.org/consumer/en/taste/recipes" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">visit their site for more yummy food ideas.</span></strong></a></em></p> <p><strong>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, The Way Mum Made It, yet? Featuring 175 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, head to the <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">abcshop.com.au to order your copy now.</span></a></strong></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/02/tomato-shrimp-fettuccine/"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Tomato and prawn fettuccine recipe</span></strong></em></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/11/spicy-prawn-fried-rice/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Spicy prawn fried rice</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/02/thai-style-fish-cakes/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Thai fish cakes</span></em></strong></a></p>

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Baked parmesan fries

<p>Get crunchy golden chips at home every time with this easy recipe. And as they’re baked, not fried you can feel better about indulging.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves</span></strong>: 4-6</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients</span></strong>:</p> <ul> <li>3 to 4 large russet potatoes, cut into wedges</li> <li>3 tablespoons olive oil</li> <li>2 teaspoons salt</li> <li>3 teaspoons garlic powder</li> <li>1 tablespoon Italian seasoning</li> <li>¾ cup shredded parmesan cheese</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method</span></strong>:</p> <ol> <li>Preheat oven to 230°C. In a large bowl, combine the salt, garlic powder, oregano, basil, and olive oil. Mix well.</li> <li>Add the potato wedges to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.</li> <li>Add the parmesan cheese and toss to coat.</li> <li>Place the coated potato wedges on a sheet pan in a single layer, with skins facing down. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and golden brown. Serve with your favourite dipping sauce.</li> </ol> <p><em>Source: TipHero</em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/02/tomato-shrimp-fettuccine/"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Tomato and prawn fettuccine recipe</span></strong></em></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/11/spicy-prawn-fried-rice/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Spicy prawn fried rice</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/02/thai-style-fish-cakes/"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Thai fish cakes</span></strong></em></a></p>

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Parmesan potato stacks

<p>Bursting with cheesy flavour, these parmesan potato snacks make the perfect side dish or appetiser. Watch the video above to see how these tasty stacks are made!</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Makes</span>:</strong> 4 -6</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients</span>:</strong></p> <ul> <li>3 tablespoon butter, melted</li> <li>2 tablespoon parmesan cheese</li> <li>1 teaspoon garlic powder</li> <li>1 teaspoon thyme leaves</li> <li>8-10 gold potatoes, sliced thin</li> <li>Salt and freshly ground black pepper</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <p>1. Preheat the oven to 190°C. Butter 12 muffin cups and set aside.</p> <p>2. Place potato slices into a large bowl. Add melted butter, parmesan cheese, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.</p> <p>3. Layer the potato slices into stacks and place in the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle some freshly ground black pepper.</p> <p>4. Bake until the edges and tops are golden brown and the centres are tender, around 55 minutes.</p> <p>5. Remove from the oven, let them rest for 5 minutes then remove from pan and garnish with Parmesan cheese and thyme.</p> <p><em>Source: Home Cooking Adventure</em></p> <p><em><strong>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, The Way Mum Made It, yet? Featuring 178 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now</span>.</a></strong></em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/10/chicken-alfredo-fettucine/">Creamy chicken alfredo pasta</a></strong></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/02/vegetarian-meat-balls/"><strong>Vegetarian meat balls</strong></a></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/02/caramel-apple-jam/"><strong>Caramel apple jam</strong></a></em></span></p> <p> </p>

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Roasted parmesan potato wedges

<p>Cheesy with just the right amount of crunch, try this delicious wedge recipe tonight.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves:</span> </strong>4</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>2 (300g) potatoes, well scrubbed</li> <li>1 small (300g) orange sweet potato, well scrubbed</li> <li>1 teaspoon oil</li> <li>40g finely grated Australian parmesan cheese</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Cut each potato into 6-8 chunky wedges and place in a microwave steamer with 2 tablespoons water. Cook on HIGH for 5 minutes, until par-cooked. Drain and stand for 10 minutes.</li> <li>Toss potatoes in a bowl with oil and cheese until coated. Transfer to a baking paper lined tray and roast at 180°C for 30 minutes or until cooked and golden. Serve hot from the oven.</li> </ol> <p>Recipe courtesy of Legendairy – <a href="http://www.legendairy.com.au/recipes/the-dairy-kitchen-recipe-landing" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">visit their site for more delicious food ideas.</span></a> </p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/12/easy-basil-pesto/"><strong>Easy basil pesto</strong></a></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/12/baked-vanilla-and-spice-cheesecake-with-coconut-topping/"><strong>Baked vanilla and spice cheesecake with coconut topping</strong></a></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/12/lemon-and-mozzarella-veal-salad/"><strong>Lemon and mozzarella veal pockets with pecorino and zucchini salad</strong></a></em></span></p>

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Baked parmesan zucchini

<p>Healthy, nutritious and very addictive, if you’re looking for a snack or a delicious side you can’t go past this recipe for baked parmesan zucchini.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves:</span></strong> 4 – 6</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>4 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise</li> <li>40g butter, melted</li> <li>1 clove garlic, crushed</li> <li>½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese</li> <li>2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley</li> <li>1 tablespoon finely chopped thyme leaves</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Arrange zucchini in a single layer, skin side down, on a paper lined baking tray.</li> <li>Combine butter and garlic and brush evenly over zucchini.</li> <li>In a separate bowl combine parmesan, parsley, thyme and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle over zucchini.</li> <li>Bake at 200⁰C for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.</li> <li>Serve immediately.</li> </ol> <p><em>Recipe courtesy of Legendairy – <a href="http://www.legendairy.com.au/recipes/the-dairy-kitchen-recipe-landing"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">visit their site for more delicious food ideas</span>.</strong></a></em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/12/classic-bacon-and-egg-quiche/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Classic bacon and egg quiche</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/12/broccoli-and-parmesan-pasta/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Broccoli and parmesan pasta</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/12/salmon-quiche/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Salmon quiche</strong></em></span></a></p>

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Broccoli and parmesan pasta

<p>A simple weekday meal that’s easy to whip up for those times when you don’t feel like spending hours in the kitchen.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves</span></strong>: 4</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients</span></strong>:</p> <ul> <li>5 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil</li> <li>2 cloves of garlic, minced  </li> <li>2 cups of broccoli florets</li> <li>2 cups orecchiette pasta</li> <li>Salt and pepper, to season</li> <li>¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, to garnish</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method</span></strong>:</p> <p>1. Following packet instructions, cook pasta in a pot of salted, boiling water until al dente.</p> <p>2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add broccoli to pan and season with salt and pepper Cook, tossing broccoli to coat with oil, for about 5 minutes or until broccoli is cooked but not tender.</p> <p>3. Add cooked pasta into pan and toss to coat. Garnish with parmesan cheese. Serve.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/11/tomato-and-chicken-pasta-bake/"></a></span></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/12/guacamole/"><em>Guacamole</em></a></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/11/tomato-and-chicken-pasta-bake/"></a></span></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/11/mashed-potato-balls/"><em>Crispy mashed potato balls</em></a></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/11/tomato-and-chicken-pasta-bake/"></a></span></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/11/cauliflower-pizza/"><em>Cauliflower pizza</em></a></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/11/tomato-and-chicken-pasta-bake/"> </a></span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

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