Interior UPDATE

Soften your spaces as the weather cools down to create inviting and calm spaces around your home. We have a few small tricks to make a big impact for a seasonal home update.

Soft Textures

Instead of introducing a mix of colours to your space, try a simpler colour palette and bring in different textures and fibres. Layering chunky knit blankets and textured cushions can add interest without looking busy and distracting.

Add Elevation

Create layers and interest to shelves and nooks in your home by choosing different scales of items and mixing the height. A small stack of books are a great addition to any space and can double as a platform to lift vases and dishes to new heights.

Natural Materials

Be mindful of materials when furnishing and decorating your spaces. By choosing natural fibres, soft woods and botanicals, you can easily create a warm and welcoming feel to your space.

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ROAST CHICKEN WITH SAGE & APPLES

Shopping List

1 chicken; approx. 1.5 kg

10 black peppercorns

1/2 tsp red peppercorns

1 tbsp coarse sea salt

4 cloves garlic

1/2 tsp paprika

4 tbsp olive oil

2 sprigs sage; plus extra to garnish

1 sprig rosemary

5 apples

20 g butter; cut into pieces

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C, gas 4. Pat the chicken dry with kitchen paper. Finely crush the peppercorns in a mortar with the coarse salt. Peel and finely dice the garlic. Mix the crushed peppers, garlic and paprika with 3 tbsp oil.

2. Rub the chicken inside and out with the flavoured oil. Rinse the herbs and shake dry. Stuff the rosemary and a sprig of sage into the chicken cavity.

3. Brush a roasting tin with the remaining oil, add the chicken and roast for 45 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, cut 3 apples into 2 cm slices. Pluck the remaining sage leaves.

Add the remaining whole apples, apple slices and sage leaves to the tin with the chicken, scatter over the pieces of butter and roast for a further 30-35 minutes until the chicken is golden and cooked through. Serve garnished with fresh sage.

COLOURFUL WINTER LASAGNE WITH KALE & BEETROOT

This colourful, plant-based lasagne is a great way to bring meat-free Mondays into your home. Visit stivesvillage.com.au for the full recipe.

Ingredients

For the bechamel sauce:

60 g cashew nut purée

300 ml oat milk

3 tbsp yeast flakes

3 tbsp vegan margarine

2 tbsp plain flour salt