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Welcome to VJ cooks, where you will find loads of tasty recipes the whole family will love. From easy midweek meals to desserts and baking there is something for everyone.

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A close up of One Pot Mince and Pasta in a white bowl on a grey bench.

One Pot Mince and Pasta

Slow cooked beef brisket on a large baking tray with masked potatoes on the side.

Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket

A close up of Hasselback Potatoes in a red serving dish.

Hasselback Potatoes

Two beef rissoles on a white plate.

Classic Beef Rissoles

Two waffles sitting on a plate served with icre cream and berry coulis.

Blender Waffles

A close up of Lemon Orzo Chicken in a white pan on a wooden chopping board.

One-pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo Bake

Almond Croissants

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teriyaki chicken bowls

Quick teriyaki chicken bowls

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Chocolate Weetbix Slice

Baking

A sliced loaf of mushroom focaccia on a wooden chopping board.

Mushroom Focaccia

Salted Caramel Apple Tart on a grey bench.

Caramel Apple Tart

Rows of Caramilk truffles with different toppings on a white platter.

Caramilk Biscuit Truffles

3 pieces of red velvet brownie on a pink plate.

Red Velvet Brownie

A close up of Marshmallow Brownie Slice on a blue plate

Marshmallow Brownie Slice

A large plastic box filled with different Christmas treats and slices.

Christmas Treat Box

Pieces of apricot rocky road on a white platter, sitting on top of a mint green napkin.

Apricot Rocky Road

6 Belgian Biscuits on a white platter

Belgian Biscuits

Family meals

Honey glazed carrots on a blue platter.

Honey Glazed Carrots

Dumpling Noodle Soup in a blue bowl with chopsticks resting on the side.

Dumpling Noodle Soup

A bowl of Baked Garlic Mushrooms in a pink bowl on a green napkin.

Baked Garlic Mushrooms

A large frying pan with pork noodles in it.

Pork Mince Noodle Stir Fry

A collection of meals made from mince

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Prawn Laksa in a pink bowl on a wooden bench.

Prawn Laksa

Two beef cottage mince pies sitting on a wooden chopping board.

Beef Cottage Pies

A casserole dish with a Ravioli PAsta Bake in in it on a green tea towel.

Ravioli Pasta Bake

SLICES

Caramel coconut slice sitting on a blue plate.

Coconut Caramel Slice

3 pieces of cranberry slice stacked up on a red heart plate.

Cranberry and pistachio slice

Magic slice an easy recipe by VJ cooks

Magic Slice

Crispy Peanut Slice

The Best Lunchbox Fillers

Apple and raspberry crumble slice

Apple and raspberry crumble slice

Oaty muesli bar slice

Oaty Muesli Slice

CHRISTMAS TREATS

The best Christmas treats

Slow cooker meals

Two tacos filled with pulled pork and salad sitting on a white platter

Slow cooker Mexican Pulled Pork

Pumpkin Soup in a white bowl on a wooden bench.

Slow Cooker Thai Pumpkin Soup

A close up of Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken in a burger bun.

Slow Cooker Creamy Shredded Chicken

Beef stew in a blue bowl on a wooden bench.

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

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