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How-to: underfloor heating
Imagine the pure pleasure of feeling warm heat radiating beneath your feet on a cold autumn morning. Well, with underfloor heating, you can make your fantasy a reality.
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Bring your home to life with colour
To a large degree, the style and appearance of your room is determined by the colour of your floor. So, before you make the big decision, read our colour scheme ideas and interior tips.
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Choosing a timber floor to suit your lifestyle
When laying timber flooring, it's important to make sure you choose a product that not only looks good, but is also appropriate for the use of the room.
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How-to: underfloor heating
Imagine the pure pleasure of feeling warm heat radiating beneath your feet on a cold autumn morning. Well, with underfloor heating, you can make your fantasy a reality.
Your autumn renovation guide
Winter is just around the corner, and autumn is the perfect time to get stuck into some long-needed renovation projects around the house.
Update your home with the seasons
Updating your home with the seasons can be simple and inexpensive with a few tips and tricks. Read on to find out how you can restyle your home throughout the year.
Choosing the right timber flooring for your home
This practical, step-by-step guide is designed to arm you with the knowledge you need to make the right flooring choice for your home.
Bring your home to life with colour
To a large degree, the style and appearance of your room is determined by the colour of your floor. So, before you make the big decision, read our colour scheme ideas and interior tips.
Enhance your interiors with textured flooring
Colour isn't the only factor to consider when choosing flooring for you home. The texture, size of planks and the direction in which they are laid can all make a big difference to the look and feel of your space.
Choosing a timber floor that's right for your lifestyle
When laying timber flooring, it's important to make sure you choose a product that not only looks good, but is also appropriate for the use of the room.
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Osso bucco
4 large pieces veal osso bucco 1/4 cup (35g) plain flour 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil 3 brown onions, thinly sliced 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 4 fresh bay leaves 1x 810g can whole peeled tomatoes 1 and 1/2 cups (375ml) beef stock 1/4 cup (70g) tomato paste Zest of 1 orange, in strips 2 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 100ml olive oil 2x 400g cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 cups baby spinach
Jungle curry
2 tbsp vegetable oil 800g pumpkin, peeled and cut into 5cm pieces 1/4 cup (70g) jungle curry paste (available from Asian grocers) 1 and 1/2 cups (375ml) salt-reduced vegetable or chicken stock 50-60g palm sugar, chopped 4-5 tbsp fish sauce 150g fresh baby corn, halved lengthways 400g snake beans, trimmed and cut into 3cm lengths 150g cherry tomatoes, halved 1 tbsp finely sliced lemongrass 1/2 tbsp finely sliced kaffir lime leaves 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, to garnish Jasmine rice, to serve
Paella
100ml olive oil 2 medium brown onions, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 chorizo sausages, thinly sliced 1 red capsicum, thinly sliced 1x 400g can whole peeled tomatoes 2 cups paella rice (Calasparra) or medium-grain rice 4-5 cups (1-1.25L) salt-reduced chicken stock 16 raw king prawns, peeled, deveined, tails intact 16 mussels 150g calamari, cleaned, cut into 2cm pieces 1 and 1/4 cups (150g) frozen peas 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Chicken & mushroom risoni
125ml olive oil 2 medium brown onions, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 500g assorted mushrooms, such as portabella, pine, swis brown, trimmed and sliced 2 chicken breast fillets, skin off, trimmed and thinly sliced 1 cup risoni 2-3 cups salt-reduced chicken stock Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 100g baby spinach 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 80g shaved parmesan, to serve
Mocha self-saucing pudding
1 cup (150g) self-raising flour 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup (165g) caster sugar 1/4 cup (25g) dutch cocoa powder 1/2 cup (125ml) milk 80g butter, melted 1/2 cup (110g) firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup (250ml) freshly brewed strong black coffee Chocolate ice-cream, to serve
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