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The Age
05-05-2025
- Health
- The Age
Justine Schofield's four tips for making frozen vegetables more interesting
Look inside most Aussie freezers, and you'll find a bag of frozen peas, a brick of spinach or the MVP – a tricolour carrot, corn and pea medley mix. Frozen vegetables have saved many a weeknight dinner, and while they are a fantastic way to get your five-a-day, they can also be the most dreaded part of the meal. That is, if you're preparing them incorrectly. Australian cook and TV presenter Justine Schofield is an expert on the topic. She's recently published Cook Ahead, a book on batch-cooked freezer meals, and says the freezer is the unsung hero of every home kitchen. She's also headlining a Good Food Events long lunch in May, which is all about frozen vegies, Deli Lane presented by Birds Eye Deli (see below for more details). Here, she shares her tips for cooking with frozen veg and how to make your sides more interesting. Crisp them up in the air fryer
The Advertiser
29-04-2025
- General
- The Advertiser
Why the humble freezer is the best appliance in the kitchen
Forget the latest gadgets, the humble freezer is the unsung hero of every home kitchen! In Cook Ahead , Justine Schofield shows you how to make the most of your freezer, saving time and money in the process.
The Age
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Subscriber exclusive discount: Good Food Events
presented by Birds Eye Deli Get ready for a bold, flavour-forward long lunch, with Justine Schofield and Conor Curran. Celebrity cook Justine Schofield will be at the helm, curating a menu that embodies relaxed elevated food with a nod to contemporary mid-week-meal culture. While Justine is the Director of Food, MasterChef alumni and Melbourne local Conor Curran is the Director of Vibes. Setting the energy and tone of the lunch, Conor will meet and greet guests, create a bespoke cocktail, and co-host Justine's Q&A with Good Food's Melbourne eating out and restaurant editor, Emma Breheny. An event for food lovers, home cooks of all levels looking for inspo to elevate their midweek meals at home, and those who appreciate a long lunch done right. Held on the weekend of Mother's Day, you are sure to secure brownie points with mum or any loved one by treating them to a memorable long lunch, because nothing says 'I appreciate you' like delicious food, fine wine and great company. Plus! There will be many prizes to be won throughout the afternoon, including Good Food Events gift vouchers, luxe picnic sets featuring Justine Schofield's new cookbook Cook Ahead or a double pass to Alba Thermal Springs, in Mornington Peninsula. ' Deli Lane is all about embracing food that feels nostalgic yet fresh – bringing people together over familiar flavours with a modern twist. Think laid-back, long-table dining but with a touch of refined playfulness.' - Justine Schofield When: Saturday, 10 May 2025, 12pm - 3pm Where: Canvas House, South Melbourne Price: $139pp Ticket Inclusions: A three-course meal with shared entrées and mains, individual plated dessert, curated cocktail on arrival followed by matched wine pairings. *Terms and Conditions: This 20% discount is available to Age digital and print subscribers with 2+ days of home delivery. This offer is only valid for tickets to Deli Lane presented by Birds Eye Deli when using the code 'DELILANEAGESUBS' through the link provided on this page. The discount is only available for the first 10 subscribers to redeem the offer. The offer must be redeemed online and cannot be redeemed for cash.
