The word ‘Nachos’ comes from the nickname of its inventor, Ignacio ‘Nacho’ Anaya, a restaurateur in Piedras Negras, Mexico, who created the dish in 1943 for American military wives. ‘Nacho’ is a common Spanish nickname for Ignacio, and the original dish, ‘Nacho's Especiales’ was later shortened to ‘Nachos’. All I have to say is ‘MUCHAS GRACIAS Ignacio!”

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Here is a really easy snack that can be made with bread and sausages and is incredibly popular with kids and men. I often make this when I have leftover sausages from a weekend BBQ or fundraiser, serve with your kid’s favourite sauce or cut in half for a satisfying lunchbox filler.

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Satay pizza is a fusion pizza featuring a savoury peanut-based satay sauce instead of traditional tomato sauce. This pizza is typically topped with chicken and vegetables like capsicum, onion, and corn and finished with fresh garnishes such as cucumber, carrots, coriander, or peanuts. This is one the men in my life absolutely LOVE!

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Honestly – why pay $15 for this at a café (if you’re lucky, often it’s more) when you can make it at home for a fraction of the price? Don’t forget to add a variety of salad and veggies to your wrap to help achieve the recommended 5 serves of veggies every single day.

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This is a yummy, crispy dessert that was SUPER POPULAR in the 1990s right alongside the Spice Girls and Navana! Bought originally to make Changs Crispy Noodle Salad I actually noticed this recipe on the back of the packet. 3 simple ingredients is all you need. Change up the chocolate for colour and flavour variations and ENJOY!

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Talk about nostalgic foods ~ Anyone born in the 70s and 80s knows of, and loves, this recipe and those born later should know of this recipe (haha!) It uses small cocktail frankfurters, held together with cheese and tommy sauce all encased in a strip of bread, baked to golden glory.

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How good is risotto? It’s luxurious, creamy texture and comforting, versatile nature, offer a satisfying blend of starchy carbs and rich flavour from ingredients like butter, cheese, and stock making it a popular main or side dish. It's a staple in Northern Italian cuisine, celebrated for its ability to be customized with seasonal additions. Though some find it fussy, others see it as a simple, impressive dish, it does require attention, but the results are worth it.

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1 dish + 4 ingredients = MAGIC! The combination of these ingredients results in a really nice casserole. Simply add some veggies to it (broccoli, onions, spinach among my favourites) for added nutrition and to extend the volume the dish makes.

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