Preparing meals yourself means you can choose fresh, nourishing ingredients, reduce added sugars, salt and unhealthy fats, and make food that truly suits your tastes and needs. Cooking also saves money, reduces reliance on take-away, and helps cut down on food waste.

Cook with our community

We invited four families to show us how to cook their favourite healthy, homemade meals that celebrate their culture.

Homemade and culturally appropriate meals do more than nourish the body – they bring families together, celebrate traditions, and strengthen community connections.

Whether it’s learning a new recipe, passing down a family favourite, or sharing a meal with friends, cooking is a powerful way to care for both health and culture.

Come and cook with us!

Learn all about the Eat Well Live Well project

Community cooking videos

Thai chicken fried rice

Chickpea masala

Mince beef curry

Pork adobo

Recipes

• Banana and oat pancakes
• Rainbow fritters
• Banana carrot and yoghurt muffins
• Blueberry and cinnamon overnight oats
• Nourish bowl
• Salmon and spinach frittata
• Mexican beef and bean bowls
• Thai chicken fried rice
• Chickpea masala
• Mince curry
• Pork adobo