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pb & j smoothie

Sugar-free PB and J smoothie

The combination of peanut butter and jelly or jam is unbeatable, but not always the healthiest option. We've swapped a few ingredients for healthier alternatives in this nutritious and filling smoothie. It tastes great and is good for you!

homemade lemonade

Homemade lemonade

Store lemonade syrup refrigerated for up to two weeks. Note

lamb and pine nut little boats

Lamb and pine nut little boats

Served with chopped parsley and a drizzle of yoghurt, these spicy lamb pastry boats are fantastic for a party.

cauliflower, pumpkin and split pea curry

Cauliflower, pumpkin and split pea curry

There's plenty of juice to mop up in this delicious vegetarian curry, we're not even sure it's not a soup. Serve with plenty of rice or naan bread to enjoy every last drop.



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Eight

Eight cake

classic margarita

Classic margarita

smoky orange prawn tacos

Smoky orange prawn tacos

You can use lime in place of the oranges here if you prefer. For a bit more of a 'kick', serve with 1 tablespoon of your favourite hot chilli sauce.

CAPSICUM & SPINACH STUFFED LAMB

Capsicum & spinach stuffed lamb

Ask the butcher to bone the lamb loins for you. You could replace the capsicum dip with sun-dried tomato pesto. The lamb can be prepared to the end of step 3. Cover and refrigerate. Stand lamb at room temperature for 30 minutes before roasting. The lamb may take up to 5 minutes longer to roast […]

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ALMOND SKORDALIA AND PUMPKIN BRUSCHETTA

Almond skordalia and pumpkin bruschetta

The combination of grilled pumpkin, creamy feta and almond skordalia adds a delicious twist to this popular Italian starter.

chicken and artichoke parcels

Chicken and artichoke parcels

serving suggestion serve with mixed salad leaves, if desired. storage parcels can be prepared a day ahead; cover, refrigerate until required. Uncooked parcels may be frozen. Note

chicken and mushroom soup with basil pesto

Chicken and mushroom soup with basil pesto

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note

CARAMEL Apples

Caramel apples

We used pink lady apples, but any type will be fine. If you prefer, crème fraîche, mascarpone or whipped cream can be flavoured and used instead of the yogurt. Note

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CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

Chicken salad sandwiches

Add a dash of sweet chilli sauce to the chicken mix when making these delicious sandwiches if you want to dial up the drama.

Asian mini lamb roasts

Asian mini lamb roasts

Fast and delicious Asian-style mini lamb roasts from Australian Women's Weekly.

BAKED PRAWN, ASPARAGUS AND BROAD BEAN RISOTTO

Baked prawn, asparagus and broad bean risotto

Celebrate spring with this zesty, flavour-packed risotto.

muesli

Nut-free muesli

This simple nut-free muesli is great for kids, and ideal for making lunchbox snacks such as muesli bars and muffins with.

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lamb racks with capsicum pesto, asparagus & corn

Lamb racks with capsicum pesto, asparagus & corn

balsamic and port beef shanks

Slow cooker recipes

Balsamic and port beef shanks

Ask the butcher to cut the beef shank into 6 equal pieces for you, or you could use 6 x 300g (10 ounce) pieces beef osso buco. Dry red wine can be used instead of port. serving suggestion Serve shanks with risotto, mashed potato or soft polenta. Note

BUTTER ALMOND CAKE

Butter almond cake

Put the kettle on and enjoy a generous slice of this dense, buttery almond cake.

Blue cheese and caramelised onion dip

Blue cheese and caramelised onion dip

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fruit chews

Fruit chews

Brown sugar gives this nutty slice the colour and taste of caramel.

Orange Blossom & PISTACHIO STICKS

Orange blossom and pistachio sticks

olive bread with oregano

Olive bread with oregano

CHILLI BLACK BEAN MUSSELS

Chilli black bean mussels

Serve with steamed jasmine rice. Note

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lamb racks with mustard maple glaze

Lamb racks with mustard maple glaze

Give your roasted lamb racks and vegetables a touch of sweetness by bathing them in this delicious mustard maple glaze.

Bacon-wrapped quail with grape sauce

Bacon-wrapped quail with grape sauce

grilled bananas with COCONUT SYRUP

Grilled bananas with coconut syrup

We used malibu, a rum-based coconut liquer for this recipe. Note

beef and onion party pies

Beef and onion party pies

Perfect beef and onion party pies for sharing with friends and family.

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lemon & chive vinaigrette

Lemon & chive vinaigrette

A simple, zesty vinaigrette flavoured with preserved lemon and fresh chives that will bring life to any salad.

Cornflake honey slice

Cornflake honey slice

Don't limit cornflakes to breakfast time. These crunchy honey slices, packed with cornflakes and oats, make for a great snack at any time of the day.

CHICKEN, PORCINI AND BARLEY SOUP

Slow cooker recipes

Chicken, porcini and barley soup

grilled nashi with rosewater syrup

Grilled nashi with rosewater syrup

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Teriyaki chicken rice burger

Teriyaki chicken rice burger

Sick of boring old hamburgers? Impress the family with this delicious teriyaki chicken and rice burger.

fillet steaks with red bell pepper pesto

Fillet steaks with red bell pepper pesto

harissa lamb with orange couscous

Harissa lamb with orange couscous

blinis with goat's cheese

Blinis with goat’s cheese

Wow your guests with these delightful canapés.

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Grilled squid

Grilled squid

Chocolate rocky road eggs

Chocolate rocky road eggs

For a change, try filling the egg halves with Easter novelties or lollies before joining halves together. For a special touch, use coloured writing gel or fudge to decorate eggs with flowers of anything that takes your fancy. Find them in the baking aisle of your supermarket. Note

Orange shortbread cookies

Orange shortbread cookies

Banana tempura

Banana tempura

These crispy Japanese-inspired bananas are delicious served piping hot with cold green tea ice-cream.

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beef with green papaya, chilli and coriander salad

Beef with green papaya, chilli and coriander salad

frozen strawberry margarita

Frozen strawberry margarita

Celebrate summer with this refreshing, delicious cocktail.

LAMB WITH BROCCOLINI

Lamb with broccolini

CHEESE AND SPINACH POLENTA

Cheese and spinach polenta

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daisy bunch

Daisy bunch

Lolly Cake BISCUITS

Lolly cake biscuits

storage Lolly cake biscuit will keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Slice it as you need it. For round biscuits, place a 30cm x 40cm (12-inch x 16-inch) sheet of baking paper on the work surface. Spoon biscuit mixture onto paper and shape into a 30cm (12-inch) long, 5cm (2-inch) […]

cinnamon marmalade pork

Cinnamon marmalade pork

You need to buy a 350g bunch of watercress for the amount of sprigs required. Note

honey soy chicken skewers

Honey soy chicken skewers

A quick and easy dinner idea

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vanilla whoopie pies

Vanilla whoopie pies

chocolate and vanilla napoleon

Chocolate and vanilla napoleon

The mille-feuille, or vanilla slice, or custard slice, is known as the Napoleon. It is a French pastry whose exact origin, despite its noble name, is unknown. It's also quite delicious.

NAVARIN of Lamb

Navarin of lamb

Lamb noisettes are lamb sirloin chops with the bone removed and the "tail" wrapped around the meaty part of the chop and secured with either string or a toothpick. Toothpicks must be removed before serving.

chocolate pistachio tart

Chocolate pistachio tart

Rich and very chocolatey, the ground pistachios give this stylish tart a dense, moist texture.

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Tower of golden macaroons

Tower of golden macarons

What a stylish wedding or engagement cake this contemporary tower of golden macarons would make! There is some time and effort involved but it's oh so worth it for this grand and elegant creation.

kumara, silver beet and mushroom bake

Kumara, silverbeet and mushroom bake

white chocolate and macadamia muffins

White chocolate and macadamia muffins

Surprise and delight the kids with these delicious white chocolate and macadamia muffins, or better still, get them involved in making them. They're dead easy and ready to be eaten in around 30 minutes.

antipasto picnic loaf

Antipasto picnic loaf

That's not a sandwich...that's a sandwich! This delicious roast vegetable-stuffed antipasto loaf is simply perfect for a picnic lunch.

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beef and horseradish stew with kumara potato mash

Beef and horseradish stew with kumara potato mash

A hearty stew for cold winter nights.

onion and zucchini

Onion and zucchini

gluten-free chocolate cake

Gluten-free chocolate cake

Gluten-free cakes are too often dry and disappointing, the mashed banana and jam helps make this gluten-free chocolate cake a rich, dense triumph.

Tuna skewers

Tuna skewers

You will need to soak eight bamboo skewers in water for at least an hour to prevent them from splintering and scorching. Note

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vanilla bean ice-cream with choc-almond crunch

Vanilla bean ice-cream with choc-almond crunch

chicken, mushroom & fennel pies

Creamy chicken, mushroom & fennel pie

These are serious little pies; tender chunks of chicken, earthy mushrooms and fennel swimming in a creamy mustard sauce and topped with golden, flaky pastry.

LAMB SHANK PIES WITH CRUSHED PEAS AND FETTA

Lamb shank pies with crushed peas and fetta

rhubarb ginger damper

Rhubarb ginger damper

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roast beef with fresh herbs and blue cheese sauce

Roast beef with fresh herbs and blue cheese sauce

The combination of tender herb-coated roast beef and creamy blue-cheese sauce is unbeatable. The perfect starter for a big dinner party!

a frosty winter's castle

A frosty winter’s castle

EQUIPMENT 35cm (14-inch) round cake board 8cm (3¾-inch) round cutter 3 long bamboo skewers We only used the white marshmallows from the packets of marshmallows; serve the pink marshmallows at the party. You can make the castle pink and white if you like; in this case you will only need 4 packets of marshmallows. Use […]

Beef and vegetable rolls

Beef and vegetable rolls

Sweet and sticky Asian-style rolls with beef and asparagus from Australian Women's Weekly.

BEEF, BEETROOT & WITLOF SALAD

Beef, beetroot and witlof salad

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chicken and rocket risotto

Chicken and rocket risotto

Creamy, savoury chicken risotto with fresh, peppery rocket makes a great weekend lunch or mid-week dinner. You can add sliced mushrooms when you cook the onion if you like.

pavlova

Pavlova

Classic pavlova is usually topped with mixed berries and passionfruit pulp. We've opted for a mix of berries here, but if you prefer you can use kiwifruit, thinly sliced pineapple, pawpaw and passionfruit pulp.

chilli and honey barbecued steak

Chilli and honey barbecued steak

jerusalem artichoke with caramelised onion and artichoke crisps

Jerusalem artichoke soup with caramelised onion and artichoke crisps

Warm up with a bowl of this dreamy soup, best served with crusty bread.

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avocado and artichoke salad

Avocado and artichoke salad

This summery salad is quick, easy and delicious with prawns added for a treat.

pumpkin, sage and zucchini lasagne

Slow cooker recipes

Pumpkin, sage and zucchini lasagne

Tender pumpkin and ribbons of zucchini are delicately flavoured with fresh sage to make this deep, layered vegetable lasagne.

spicy chicken fried rice

Spicy chicken fried rice

Instead of packaged pre-cooked rice, cook 2½ cups long-grain rice, spread on tray, cover with absorbent paper and refrigerate overnight. Note

chicken and peach salad

Chicken and peach salad

Sometimes you need a recipe for something quick, healthy and the perfect size for one, and this chicken and peach salad offers all that plus fresh and delicious flavours.

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bacon, potato and chicken chowder

Bacon, potato and chicken chowder

This creamy soup is delicious served with crusty buttered bread.

QUINOA FALAFEL WITH GREEN TAHINI

Quinoa falafel with green tahini

This healthy Lebanese-inspired falafel platter is absolutely mouth-watering served with a summery heirloom tomato salad and pita breads.

black sesame ice cream recipe without ice cream maker

Korean walnut pancakes with black sesame ice-cream

Black sesame ice-cream makes this dish, its nutty sweetness lifts the pancakes to another level.

TANDOORI CHICKEN WITH POMEGRANATE RAITA

Tandoori chicken with pomegranate raita

Spiced tandoori chicken with a delicious pomegranate raita from Australian Women's Weekly.

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Choc-orangemeringues

Choc-orangemeringues

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Note

black forest slice

Black forest slice

pomegranate punch

Pomegranate punch

A sophisticated punch that's loaded with flavour and not overly sweet, this pomegranate punch is perfect for a lunch or cocktail party.

FRUIT MINCE Friands

Fruit mince friands

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honey mustard pasta salad

Honey mustard pasta salad

baby vegetable linguine

Baby vegetable linguine

This vibrant pasta dish is bursting with flavour and nutrition.

WATERMELON Stinger

Watermelon stinger

The chilli-infused vodka is also very good with lemonade and crushed coriander roots. Chilli-infused vodka can be made up to 1 month ahead. Watermelon juice separates on standing so this recipe is best made close to serving. For a quick cocktail, replace the sugar syrup and soda water with 2 cups (500ml) lemonade. Note

leg of lamb with couscous and eggplant puree

Leg of lamb with couscous and eggplant puree

Israeli couscous, also known as pearl couscous, is made of baked wheat rather than semolina (like the couscous from North Africa). Its granules are much larger (its size and shape is similar to a pearl) and it maintains its texture and firmness without sticking. It is available from most major supermarkets. Note

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timothy tiger kids' cake

Timothy tiger kids’ cake

It's sure to impress.

BALMAIN BUGS AND FENNEL CITRUS SALAD

Balmain bugs and fennel citrus salad

The delicious tangy citrus flavours make this fresh seafood salad perfect for summer nights.

apricot cheesecake

Apricot cheesecake

Apricot lovers will adore this crisp, creamy cheesecake.

zuccotto

Zuccotto

Zuccotto is a semi-frozen Italian dessert with a rich flavour and fabulous layers of texture. Often made with brandy or liqueur it also packs a little bit of a punch.

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Chicken and oyster sauce stir-fry

Chicken and oyster sauce stir-fry

passionfruit crème caramels

Slow cooker recipes

Passionfruit crème caramels

Tart passionfruit give these rich crème caramels a fruity lift.

BRANDIED CHOCOLATE ALMOND SLICE

Brandied chocolate almond slice

Chicken drumsticks with olives and artichokes

Chicken drumsticks with olives and artichokes

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pasta with tomatoes,artichokes and olives

Pasta with tomatoes, artichokes and olives

A hearty, flavoursome meat-free meal that can be on the table less than 30 minutes after getting home from work. Serve with crusty herb or garlic bread.

BLUEBERRIES AND Cream Cupcakes

Blueberries and cream cupcakes

Celebrate any occasion with these stunning blueberry cupcakes.

warm squid and tomato salad

Warm squid and tomato salad

COCONUT Banana Bread

Coconut banana bread

You will need about four large overripe bananas for the amount of mashed banana required. Note