Knowing how to make bechamel sauce is essential for all great cooks.
Béchamel is one of the five mother sauces of French cuisine – the other four being hollandaise, espagnole, tomat, and velouté – and is perfect in lasagne, or to make a creamy cauliflower gratin.
Try tasty tuna croquettes, classic beef lasagne or a gooey gruyere souffle.
Our favourite though? Has to be good old macaroni cheese.
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White sauce
Whether you want to smother it on lasagne, moussaka or a cauliflower bake, this classic white sauce is one that everyone needs in their repertoire.
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Creamy prawn and fish pie
This creamy potato-topped seafood dinner is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Tuna mornay
This family favourite is super easy to make and tastes great any night of the week!
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Trout croquettes with herby dipping sauce
Trout croquettes with herby dipping sauce
These smoked trout potato croquettes with herb dipping sauce are the perfect accompaniment to your menu.
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Corned beef, cabbage and white onion sauce
Corned beef, cabbage and white onion sauce
Classic corned beef cooked slowly over the stove and served with a sweet white onion sauce and tender vegetables is a hearty dinner that will transport you back in time.
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Ratatouille bake with cauliflower bechamel
Ratatouille bake with cauliflower bechamel
This vegetarian ratatouille bake combines zucchini, eggplant, and shitaake mushrooms with a rich béchamel made from cauliflower and ricotta.
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Classic beef lasagne
There is a lot to love about a classic lasagne. Served with a crisp salad, it’s an all-in-one meal that is a guaranteed crowd pleaser and it tastes even better the following day. That’s if there’s any left!
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Cheesy eggplant and lentil bake
Cheesy eggplant and lentil bake
This cheesy eggplant & lentil bake is like a vegetarian moussaka with layers of eggplant, potato and lentils in a tomato sauce and a ricotta bechamel
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Classic macaroni cheese
Macaroni cheese is the iconic soul-warming comfort food. Made with a proper bechamel sauce and topped with a scattering of crispy breadcrumbs, this version has all the tender, crunch, and cheesiness you could want.
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Gruyere souffle
Golden, fluffy and infused with the glorious flavour of creamy gruyere cheese, this divine French savoury souffle is beautiful served on it’s own with a simple side salad, or accompanied by fresh slices of smoked salmon to create a beautiful gourmet dinner spread.
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Cheese and herb souffle
Give a savoury twist to the decadent French souffle. Oozing with melted parmesan and taleggio cheese this is yet another example of good French food.
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Tasty tuna croquettes
Enjoy these tasty treats as a lunchbox snack or for tapas with friends. It doesn’t matter who they’re for, any tuna lover will adore these croquettes.
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Mega vegie moussaka
Layers of roasted veg and your choice of mince or lentils and topped with a ricotta bechamel sauce, this mega veg moussaka lives up to its name.
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Macaroni Bake with white sauce
Macaroni Bake with white sauce
For a quick and easy dinner, try this cheesy macaroni bake.
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Creamy chicken and vegetable pot pies
Creamy chicken and vegetable pot pies
A creamy chicken and vegetable mixture is topped with flaky, golden puff pastry in these easy pot pies – the perfect pick for easy family dinners the kids will love.
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Chicken, broccoli and cauliflower bake
Chicken, broccoli and cauliflower bake
This cheesy chicken and vegie bake can be made in individual dishes or one big one. It’s a budget family meal that is packed full of flavour and goodness.
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Vegetarian moussaka
Layers of roasted eggplant and potatoes with a tasty chunky tomato and lentil sauce and topped with creamy ricotta bechamel sauce!
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Cheesy cauliflower bake
The best way to eat cauliflower is smothered in plenty of cheesy sauce.
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Classic moussaka
A rich, tomato meat sauce layered with eggplant and topped with a thick layer of béchamel sauce, this traditional Greek recipe takes time to assemble – but it’s definitely worth the effort.
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Vegetable mornay
A quick and easy family meal for a “meatless Monday”, utilising pantry and freezer vegies and sauces.
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Creamy marinara pie
Break through the cheesy potato topping for the wonderfully creamy seafood mix within. If you have time, switch out the pre-prepared elements of this dish with your own for a homemade pie to please.
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Creamy chicken pie
With a beautiful flaky, golden pastry and a delicious creamy chicken and vegetable filling, this hearty pie makes the perfect family dinner idea for Winter. It doesn’t get much better than this!
