Sweet and sour sticky ginger pork cutlets
You can use either red or green apples in this recipe. Note
Strawberry toffee pops
A charmingly simple way to decorate and serve delicious fresh strawberries - either as a simple treat on their own or with ice-cream for a more substantial dessert.
Octavius
We used 42 green jelly beans to outline the head of the octopus. Stand cake mixture at room temperature while you bake the cakes in batches. You will have 1 cup of cake mixture left over, enough for another 24 mini cakes. You could add these to the cake to make longer tentacles. Note
Roasted garlic, lemon and oregano chicken
Crispy and flavour-packed roasted garlic, lemon and oregano chicken and potato wedges.
Spiced roasted chickens with coriander
These spicy roasted chickens are great for sharing with friends and family.
Salami, potato and basil
frittata can be cooked on top of the stove, in a medium lightly oiled slightlysided frying pan, cook on low heat, uncovered, until almost set, then brown frittata under a preheated grill Frittata can be served hot or cold Note
Lattice slice with passionfruit icing
You need to buy 2 packets of lattice biscuits for this recipe. The slice will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Note
Penne with tuna and tomato salsa
You can substitute any pasta for the penne in this recipe. The Italian name of this pasta (penne) means ‘pen’, a reference to the nib-like, pointy ends. Penne comes in both smooth (lisce) or ridged (rigate) versions, and a variety of sizes. Note
Mexican broad bean burgers
Bacon option; place a halved cooked bacon rasher on top of heated beans and continue layering as above. Note
Sweet orange and aniseed jam
We used Sambuca in this recipe; it can be replaced with Pernod, ouzo or your favourite aniseed-flavoured liqueur. Note
Chocolate baklava
A rich and sweet Turkish pastry held together with dark chocolate, pistachios, walnuts and honey syrup.
Giant donut
Bake one cake at a time, unless you have access to two savarin pans. Have the sprinkles close by for decorating, as this icing sets rapidly after it has been warmed. If you’re not happy with the icing, leave it to set completely, then snap or lift off any ugly pieces on the cake or […]
Summer spaghettini
Spaghettini is a very thin spaghetti. It is available from Italian grocery stores and most large supermarkets. Note
Pizza caprese
We used large (25cm diameter) packaged pizza bases for this recipe. Fontina is an Italian cows-milk cheese that has a smooth but firm texture and a mild, nutty flavour. Mozzarella can be substituted for the fontina. Note
Squid with pork and pistachios
Preserved lemon can be bought in delis and some supermarkets. Remove and discard the flesh then wash and dry the rind before chopping. Note
Rainbow fish
You can use jelly beans or rainbow straps to decorate the fish. If using butter cream instead of the vanilla frosting, you will need one quantity of butter cream. Note
Pistachio and olive stuffed lamb forequarter with beetroot salad
Tender lamb forequarter stuffed full of exquisite Mediterranean flavours.
Pineapple & kiwifruit salad
Summer has a mango salad, but what about the colder months? This fresh and flavourful concoction will soon become your favourite autumnal and winter snack.
Pork & cabbage salad
Can use leftover roast pork or chinese barbecued pork. Note
Chicken meatloaves with salsa verde
We used chicken breast mince in this recipe. Note
Pumpkin and sweet potato pie
It is important to steam, not boil, the pumpkin and kumara, to prevent vegetables becoming watery. Chop vegetables the same size so they cook evenly. Note
Mocha hazelnut meringues
Hidden inside each of these mocha meringues is a whole hazelnut for a delightful surprise.
Pork curry
If japanese curry powder is unavailable, any mild flavoured curry powder can be used. Note
Chocolate Malteser cupcakes
Decorated with whipped milk chocolate ganache, Maltesers and edible glitter, these sweet cupcakes will impress chocolate lovers of all ages.
Passionfruit buttermilk puddings
When dissolved gelatine is added to a mixture, both should be roughly the same temperature. Note
Pork cutlets with tomato chilli jam
This tomato chilli jam is deliciously versatile Âuse it as a condiment in sandwiches, to pep-up stir-fries or as a glaze for chicken, fish or lamb fillets or skewers. Note
Spinach with roasted sesame seed dressing
You could use tahini (sesame seed paste) instead of grinding the toasted sesame seeds. Beans or watercress can be used instead of spinach in this salad, and peanuts or macadamia nuts could be substituted for the sesame seeds. If you like, you can sprinkle the cooked spinach with smoked dried bonito flakes. Note
Salad of greens, chicken livers, bacon and apple
Lamb’s lettuce, also known as mâche or corn salad, is very popular in France. It has a mild, almost nutty flavour and dark green leaves. It is usually sold in 125g punnets, but the leaves probably weigh only about a quarter of that total. Note
Sour cream cheesecake
The baking paper strips are used to help remove the cheesecake from the steamer once it’s been refrigerated overnight. Place the steamer upside down on a serving plate, gently pull on the paper strips and the cheesecake will ease away from the side of the steamer. Note
Chicken and spinach noodles
A quick, healthy and simple Asian-style stir-fry of chicken and spinach noodles.
Mandarin polenta biscuits
Early season imperial mandarins have a lovely aromatic rind, however, as they have a loose skin, a microplane grater is the best tool to use. You could substitute lemon or orange rind. Note
Purple petals
If you don’t have a candy thermometer, boil the syrup until it’s thick with heavy bubbles. Remove from heat, let bubbles subside, then reassess the thickness of the syrup. Note
Sweet chilli and lime fish with tatsoi salad
Soak bamboo skewers in cold water for at least 30 minutes before using to prevent the skewers burning during cooking. We used flathead fillets in this recipe, but you can use any firm white fish fillets you like. Tatsoi is a variety of buk choy, also known as rosette bok choy. It has dark, glossy, […]
Number 7
Dark Melts and butter can be melted together over hot water or in a microwave oven on HIGH (100%) for about 1 minute. This recipe makes 17 chocolate spider bodies, however, the decorations are for the seven spiders on the cake. Serve the extras as an accompaniment or, if you have extra Melts and Nestlé […]
Rich chocolate brownie bombs
Cake pops will keep for up to a week. Note
Passionfruit meringue cake with frosted fruit
A 30cm glass stand was used for this cake, but a prepared 30cm round board can be used instead. Fruit can be varied, depending on season and availability. Note
Rhubarb and strawberry trif le
Rhubarb comes in bunches and needs all leaves trimmed away and stalks washed before cooking. Any leftover rhubarb puree is delicious served with muesli or cereal for breakfast, or topped with a favourite crumble mixture. Note
Mixed berry lassi
You can use any combination of berries you like or seasonal fruits such as mango or banana. Note
Passionfruit jelly with poached pineapple
Fresh coconut can be shaved into long flakes using a vegetable peeler. Note
Chicken tuscany
Spiced chicken breasts with a flavourful blend of onions, tomatoes, capers, white wine and broad beans.
Sticky rhubarb on citrus
Any poached fruit will work here, but use something with a more robust flavour, stone fruits are a good choice. Note
Spaghetti and meatballs
Some butchers sell a pork and veal mince mixture; you could buy 500g of this, if it’s available. Note
Lemon curd and blueberry mille feuille
A French pastry of unknown origin whose modern form was influenced by Marie-Antoine Carême.
Pepper beef stir-fry with brussels sprouts
A delicious and warming pepper beef stir-fry with brussels sprouts from Australian Women's Weekly.
Sweet corn fritters with rocket puree
We used corn kernels from 2 large fresh corn cobs in this recipe, but you can use frozen (then thawed) kernels or well-drained canned kernels. Roast your own capsicum under the griller, or in the oven until the skin blisters and blackens, cover, cool, then remove skin before using. Or, buy roasted capsicum from a […]
Magic wands
You will need a star cutter 3.5cm, and a 36cm x 48cm prepared cake board. Freeze the star-shaped cakes for about an hour, this will minimise the cake crumbs mixing with the butter cream. A circle of magic wands on a round board is a great center piece for a party table. Don’t be too […]
Charcuterie
Also goes well with grilled pork sausages; barbecued veal steaks; pan-fried chicken breasts. Note
Prawn club sandwich with chips
To make a quick cocktail sauce, add a couple of teaspoons of tomato sauce and chilli sauce or Tabasco to the mayonnaise. Note
Peanut butter and alfalfa sandwich
Peanuts can cause reactions in some children. They are not recommended for children under one year old. Note
Pasta salad
For extra fibre, use wholemeal pasta. For those who are gluten-intolerant, try gluten-free pasta. Note
Poached pear, mascarpone and dessert wine cake
We used moscato, a low alcohol, lightly sparkling Italian wine. To line the pan smoothly with plastic wrap, dampen it first. This recipe needs to be prepared a day ahead. Decorate close to serving. Note
Salmon and zucchini burgers with green hummus
A fish burger makes a delicious alternative to a beef burger. You can use white-fleshed fish, or even prawns, instead of the salmon for something different. Note
Chocolate almond jalousie
A sweet puff pustry pie that hails from France, where desserts simply taste better.
Sugar confetti cupcakes
EQUIPMENT 12 plain white paper cases Large piping bag 1cm (.-inch) plain piping tube Cupcakes stale quickly, so it’s best to use a fruit or mud cake for the best keeping qualities. The cakes can be made and frozen for about 3 months. Choose the cake you like, then a type of jam, or a […]
