Tips & Tricks

Pan of rich Bolognese sauce with rigatoni pasta, parmesan cheese, and seasoning on a dark table.

Beef up on Bolognese!

It’s called ‘ragu alla Bolognese’, or ‘Bolognese sauce’ in English, but apparently we don’t even need to use the ‘Bolognese’ part. No, this is the Beyonce of pasta sauces. We’re...

Beef up on Bolognese!

It’s called ‘ragu alla Bolognese’, or ‘Bolognese sauce’ in English, but apparently we don’t even need to use the ‘Bolognese’ part. No, this is the Beyonce of pasta sauces. We’re...

Man in hi-vis fishing vest holding a freshly caught barramundi by the water in the Northern Territory.

Humpty Doo Barramundi - Josh's trip to the NT!

This week Josh – who used to be DL Head Chef and has now been promoted to ‘Planning Manager’ – made a trip up to the Northern Territory to visit...

Humpty Doo Barramundi - Josh's trip to the NT!

This week Josh – who used to be DL Head Chef and has now been promoted to ‘Planning Manager’ – made a trip up to the Northern Territory to visit...

Assorted paper bags filled with different pulses including lentils, chickpeas, beans, and peas, displayed on a grey background.

Know your pulses!

Never let it be said we Dinner Ladies don’t have a finger on the pulse. Whether that pulse is a nutty chickpea, lentil, kidney bean, silky borlotti or comforting split...

Know your pulses!

Never let it be said we Dinner Ladies don’t have a finger on the pulse. Whether that pulse is a nutty chickpea, lentil, kidney bean, silky borlotti or comforting split...

Boxes of Carême puff and shortcrust pastry sheets in colourful packaging on a dark background.

Supplier spotlight: meet Carême, the cream of p...

We’ve been chatting to Claire Wood, the co-owner of Carême Pastry, to discover the secrets of making buttery puff pastry that ALWAYS tastes this good!   What makes good pastry? ...

Supplier spotlight: meet Carême, the cream of p...

We’ve been chatting to Claire Wood, the co-owner of Carême Pastry, to discover the secrets of making buttery puff pastry that ALWAYS tastes this good!   What makes good pastry? ...

Pantry staples including sauces, spices, lime, and condiments displayed with a bowl and spoon, ready to enhance Dinner Ladies meals.

How do YOU do Dinner Ladies?

We know you love clever hacks and the little extras that turn every meal into something special. So here’s our easiest-ever shopping list of simple pantry staples to whip up...

How do YOU do Dinner Ladies?

We know you love clever hacks and the little extras that turn every meal into something special. So here’s our easiest-ever shopping list of simple pantry staples to whip up...

Three chicken and edamame bite meal ideas: noodle soup, rice bowl with egg, and lettuce wraps with vegetables on plates.

3 hacks for: chicken and edamame bites

Enjoy these as they come: Family friendly, juicy free-range chicken patties, flavoured with a Japanese-y blend of ginger, soy sauce and Panko breadcrumbs. They're studded with crunchy water chestnuts and...

3 hacks for: chicken and edamame bites

Enjoy these as they come: Family friendly, juicy free-range chicken patties, flavoured with a Japanese-y blend of ginger, soy sauce and Panko breadcrumbs. They're studded with crunchy water chestnuts and...