Pikelets
recipe best made just before serving microwave not suitable Note
Peach and passionfruit jam
You will need about eight passionfruit for this recipe. Note
Spiced apricot and plum pie
Pie can be made a day ahead, keep, covered, in refrigerator. A deep-dish pie with generous helpings of fruit – perfect after a Sunday roast. Note
Roasted parsnip and garlic soup
Roasting makes both the parsnip and garlic wonderfully sweet and mellow. When preparing the parsnips, be sure to peel thickly enough to remove all the bitter outer layer, and also to cut off any woody core. Note
Lamb fritters with spicy yoghurt
Leftover roast chicken can be used in place of the lamb in this recipe. Tarragon marries beautifully with chicken, so instead of using ground cumin, add 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon to the batter. Note
Singapore noodles
A classic Singaporean dish, these delicious noodles are tossed with prawns, pork and egg to create a real authentic flavour sensation.
Grilled paprika chicken with raisin pilaf
You could stir some finely chopped and seeded cucumber into the remaining yoghurt. Note
Sumac chilli lamb salad
Spice-rubbed lamb salad with roast capsicum, red onion and dutch carrots.
Chocolate cannoli
These delightful little pastry treats mean 'little tubes' and are a staple of Sicilian cuisine.
Lemon curd meringue cake with blueberries
It is fine to use just the one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Note
Popcake puffs
17 paddle pop sticks halved crossways are needed for this recipe. Note
Maple, bourbon and pear pork cutlets
Pork cutlets like you've never seen before with the sweet and smokey flavours of maple, bourbon and pear.
Satay pizza with rocket and raita
Pre-baked, packaged pizza bases first appeared in supermarkets during the 1980s. They come in various sizes, some with cheese already in the mix. You need to purchase a large barbecued chicken weighing approximately 900g to get the amount of shredded meat required for this recipe. Note
Poached eggs in a roll with pesto
Make sure to always use the freshest eggs when poaching, as the thick egg white clings tightly to the yolk. Old eggs don’t hold their shape because the whites are thin and runny, so they tend to spread out in the water. Note
Prosciutto-wrapped lamb pot roast with potato and celeriac mash
Celeriac is a tuberous root with knobbly brown skin, white flesh and a celerylike flavour. Keep peeled celeriac in acidulated water to stop it discolour ing. In addition to being boiled and mashed, as we have done here, celeriac can be grated and eaten raw in salads; used in soups and stews; or sliced thinly […]
Seafood stew with fennel and garlic croûtons
Packed full of goodness, this delicious seafood stew is complemented beautifully by these tasty homemade garlic croutons. A real Winter favourite!
Choucroute garnie
If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure, your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check with the manufacturer’s instructions before using. This dish is traditionally German or Eastern European, but France adopted it when it annexed the Alsace region in the mid 17th century. It […]
Chicken tostadas
Refried beans are sold, canned, in most supermarkets, as are packaged flour tortillas. Made of pinto beans that are just parboiled then fried with various seasonings, refried beans are also known by their Mexican name of frijoles refritos. You will need to purchase one small iceberg lettuce for this recipe. Note
Poached salmon with palm sugar dressing
A large stainless steel fish poacher (60cm long) is needed for this recipe. Note
Minty raspberry ice-cream cake
Neopolitan ice-cream could be used by dividing the flavours into separate bowls to soften. Only one round sponge is needed for this recipe. Note
Potato wedges with sun-dried tomato
Crispy potato wedges with a light and summery sun-dried tomato pesto.
Rosemary and prosciutto chicken legs with creamy risoni
Rich and warm, with a nice kick from the chilli.
Smoked chicken chow-mein salad with raspberry macadamia dressing
A simple yet gourmet salad with an exquisitely sweet raspberry macadamia dressing,
Sherry citrus cake
If you don’t like heavy fruit cake, this light fruit cake may just hit the spot. Note
Poached egg on grilled polenta with capsicum olive relish
An exquisitely Mediterranean breakfast dish served with a gorgeous capsicum olive relish.
Spicy couscous salad
A delicious side dish of spicy couscous salad packed with pine nuts, red onion, currants and harissa.
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White icing is also known as fondant (it’s the traditional icing used on wedding cakes). It is available in packets from the supermarket and cake decorating shops Tiny heart cutters are sometimes sold as `aspic cutters’. We’ve scattered Allen’s Sour Rush Jelly Beans, Allen’s Milk Bottle Mania and Nestlé Melts White Cooking Compound around the […]
Sticky ginger cake with grilled toffee figs
It is fine to use just the one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Note
Ricotta and berry trifles
The trifle can also be served in a large glass bowl. Pavlova nests are commercially made small meringue shells sold in packages of 10 at most supermarkets. Note
Golden fruit cake
This cake can also be made in a deep 18cm (7¼-inch) square cake pan. Note
Provençal vegetables and haloumi with garlic croutons
A flavour-packed Provençal salad with eggplant, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, haloumi, olives and garlic croutons.
Squash and zucchini with leek dressing
If baby zucchini are unavailable, cut small zucchini into quarters. Note
Madras curry
A super-fast version of the Southern-Indian madras curry that packs a chilli punch.
Potato puffs
Crispy, fluffy and delicious potato puffs packed full of garlic, onion, bacon and gruyere.
Prawn and rice vermicelli salad
If taking this salad to work, pack the dressing separately and add to the salad at lunch time. note Rice vermicelli is similar to bean thread noodles, only longer and made with rice flour instead of mung bean starch. It is available from supermarkets Note
Marsala chicken with white bean puree
If you prefer, you can make a mustard sauce for the chicken, replace marsala with dry white wine and stir in 2 teaspoons of whole grain mustard into the finished sauce. Note
Salmon skewers with lemon grass mayo
Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least an hour to prevent scorching during cooking. Yoghurt, cream or milk can be used instead of the buttermilk. Note
Mediterranean potato pancakes
Our version of traditional Italian cannelloni takes homemade potato pancakes and fills them with a hearty, delicious vegetarian filling. Topped with bubbly, golden cheese, this is one dish you'll love.
Pork and thyme risotto
Substitute pork with chicken. This recipe is best made just before serving. Note
Coconut and raspberry jelly pops
You can use any flavoured jelly you wish. Note
Mini french éclairs with praline
The best French dessert of all time: delicious mini french éclairs with rich praline and smooth vanilla custard.
Chicken and haloumi skewers with pilaf
Haloumi is a firm, sheep-milk cheese with a minty, salty flavour; it does not break down when cooked, however, it should be eaten while still warm as it becomes tough and rubbery on cooling. This recipe is perfect for cooking on the barbecue when entertaining friends or family  serve with a couscous salad for […]
Mediterranean chicken with burghul salad
Make your roast Mediterranean style with this delicious spiced and zesty rub.
Star anise and orange custard
We used Grand Marnier liqueur in this recipe; you can use any orange flavoured liqueur you like. Note
Spiced apple and fruit mince tarts
Fruit mince is a mixture of dried fruits such as raisins, sultanas and candied peel, nuts, spices, apple, brandy or rum. It is used as a filling for cakes, puddings and fruit mince pies. Note
Minty sunrise cake
To decorate the cake in the same colours as pictured here, you need 32 of each colour. We used rainbow Mentos mints, which come in packs of three. The purple and green colours can be used in lolly bags. Decorate the cake however you like using all the colours, rather than the ones used here. […]
Prawn and green onion skewers
Soak 12 bamboo skewers in water for at least 1 hour prior to use, to prevent them from scorching and splintering. If using metal skewers, oil them first to stop the prawns from sticking. Note
Rye toast with roasted tomato and basil
If taking this meal to work, roast tomato and prosciutto the night before; store in the fridge. Reheat in a microwave oven, on HIGH (100%), about 1 minute or until heated through. Toast the bread and assemble just before serving. Note
Sour cream, garlic and chive crisps
Make your own delicious cheesy crisps for snacking or sharing with family and friends.
Play pool
White icing is also known as fondant (it’s the traditional icing used on wedding cakes). It is available in packets from the supermarket and cake decorating shops. Note
Mixed-berry punch
Punch is best served very cold. Try freezing some of the berries and lemonade together in shaped ice trays and add these to the punch instead of regular ice. This way, you won’t dilute the flavour. Note
Pho bo
Round steak, gravy beef (shin) and skirt steak are all suitable meats for this recipe. Pho is a breakfast favourite throughout Vietnam, but can be eaten it any time of the day. Note
Pork and green olive stew
This recipe is cooked in a slow cooker on low over 8 ½ hours. Note
Corn blini with avocado cream and crab
Micro cress and herbs are available from gourmet green grocers and some growers’ markets. If unavailable, use small coriander leaves or chopped chives. Note
Sweet soy chicken & noodles
Asian-style noodles and chicken with kecap manis, also known as ketjap manis, a dark, thick, sweet soy sauce.
Musical notes
Equipment: 2 x 12-hole (2-tablespoons/40ml) deep flat-based patty pans 24 standard paper cases (brown) 40cm-square prepared cake board decorations white and black decorating gel The recipe makes 24 cakes, however, we’ve only used 17 in our picture. Encourage the guests to bring their instruments, if possible, to a musically-themed party. A white board would make […]
Lemon curd and poppy seed pastries
Assemble pastries no more than an hour before serving, refrigerate until required. Note
Maple-syrup-flavoured pork belly with pecans
Many cooks think pecans are only suitable used in desserts, but they are just as good in salads, stuffings and main courses. They are also great tossed in curry spices then roasted or coated in chocolate or toffee. Studies show that pecans contain the most antioxidants of any nut and about 60 per cent of […]
Spicy pumpkin and hazelnut mousse
You will need to cook about 350g pumpkin for this recipe. Note
Prawn fricassee with sumac, leek and peas
A member of the onion family, the leek resembles a green onion, but is much larger and more subtle in flavour. Baby or pencil leeks are beautifully tender and can be eaten whole with minimal cooking, but adult leeks are usually trimmed then chopped or sliced and cooked as an ingredient in stews, casseroles and […]
Spotty-dotty cake
Equipment deep 15cm (6-inch) square cake pan 20cm (8-inch) square prepared cake board or cake stand small piping bag fitted with small plain tube Cake can be completed a day ahead of the party. You will have some cake mixture left over, use it to make cupcakes. Note
Reuben salad
The inspiration for this tasty salad is that famous New York deli sandwich, the Reuben, a universal favourite ever since its creation in the early 1900s.
Lemon semifreddo
A light and zesty Italian-style dish that is a great summery dessert.
Ricotta cakes with honey and roasted peaches
To tell if a peach is ripe, look around the stem of the peach, the absence of green skin plus a strong peach aroma indicates ripeness. If the skin is slightly green, it is not ripe. If peach stones are difficult to remove, leave them during roasting, they will come out more easily after cooking. […]
