Barbara Northwood | New Idea Food

Food Director Barbara has over 38 years experience in the food industry, loves sharing advice, recipes and know-how on everything food. She’s a passionate gardener and being to grow fresh herbs, lemons and rhubarb and more, gives her great satisfaction.

Frozen Golden Gaytime Bombe

Love Golden Gaytimes?! Well you're in for a treat with this killer summer dessert. And it's SO easy!

Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta

Make it tonight!

Caramel Lamingtons

Deliciously impressive, these cakes make the perfect treat

Caramel Chicken & Noodles

Got it in one – this meal is big on flavour with the bonus of an easy cleanup

Cheesy Bacon & Zucchini Rice Bake

Enjoy this easy-to-prepare meal that really satisfies – it's the perfect weeknight dinner.

Tandoori sausage Rolls with Raita

Sausage rolls get a flavoursome makeover – whoever thought tandoori and your party food favourite would be the perfect combo?

Butter chicken taco boats

This unexpected twist on an Indian family favourite is destined to be a hit with family and friends.

Lamington Balls

You'll love this new take on a great Aussie classic!

Frozen Pavlova Ice-Cream

Be inspired by this mouth-watering dessert that everyone will love.

Lamington Bounty Cheesecake Log

Go on, treat yourself and the whole party with everyone's favourite Aussie treat with a twist

Jammy red velvet doughnut muffins

Go on - you deserve a treat!

Gluten-free Lamingtons (Thermomix)

This Thermomix lamington recipe means that even people with a gluten-free diet can join in the fun. They're perfect for afternoon tea or Australia Day.

Crispy cheese cob pull-apart

Stuffed with cheese and bacon, this crisp cob is almost a meal on its own. Spice it up with a few chopped jalapeños or a dash of Tabasco.

Healthy Thai chicken burgers

Fire up the barbie for these scrumptious burgers loaded with flavour! You'll love the addition of a dressing made with lime juice, ginger, fish sauce, and just a hint of sweet chilli sauce.

Creamy bacon and spinach linguine

Don't go pasta this recipe – with creamy sauce & delicious mustard, you'll come back to it again – especially as it only takes 16 minutes!

Toffee Apple Cheesecake

This decadent but simple cheesecake dessert is worth every mouthful! Best of all, it's topped with crunchy toffee apple – it's truly irresistible.

Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake

There's added creaminess in this tuna bake, courtesy of delicious carbonara sauce and extra cheese.... yum!

Lemon and Coconut Self-Saucing Puddings

Fruity and nutty, these puddings sauce themselves! You'll love the combination of flavours and textures.

Passionfruit Melting Moment Slice

This fruity, pulpy slice is delicious and just perfect for parties – everyone will love the genius addition of passionfruit to a slice!

Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup

The ultimate comfort food - and it's so much easier than you think

No-Bake Chocolate Banana Pudding

This no-bake banana pudding recipe is easy and packed with flavour. Banana and chocolate is a great combo that will have you reaching for another piece.

Christmas Chocolate Pavlova

Drizzled with melted white chocolate, this light-as-air cake has a vanilla bean mascarpone cream filling. Strawberries give rich chocolate a fruity burst.

Pineapple and Coconut Cake Slice

This one-bowl bake is a gem! Just about everything you need is already in your pantry and the prep is 10 minutes flat. You get to choose your toppings, too!

Mango Lamingtons

These taste even better than they sound!