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A creamy beef and coconut cream soup that packs a big spicy punch.

Preserved lemon is available at delicatessens and some supermarkets. Note

The chilli paste made in this recipe also tastes great rubbed over a whole chicken or fish before being roasted. Note

Don’t over stuff the chickens as this will affect the cooking time. Note

Make this stunning side dish in spring to take advantage of delicious in-season artichokes and peas.

Mexican-style chicken fajitas with pan-fried chicken and capsicum.

Kalonji, also known as nigella, are tiny, angular seeds, black on the outside and creamy within, having a sharp nutty flavour that can be enhanced by a brief toasting in a dry hot pan before use. Kalonji can be found in most Asian and Middle-Eastern food shops. Note

Shichimi togarashi (also known as seven-spice mix or seven-spice blend) is a Japanese spice blend. It is available from specialist spice shops and Asian grocery stores Note

Sweet and sour quail perfectly balanced with a pine nut salad.

You need to cook about 1¾ cups of white medium-grain rice to get the amount of cooked rice required for this recipe. Note

If red curry paste is a little too fiery for your taste buds, use a milder curry paste, or less of the red curry paste­.

You can use apple puree instead of the apple sauce in this recipe. Note

This recipe is a delicious change to cooked pasta sauces ­because this sauce is uncooked, buy the freshest ingredients you can for a big flavour hit. Note

Pho, the well-known vietnamese noodle soup, is usually eaten for breakfast, but is great to eat at any time of the day. Note

Delicious and simple appetizers: corn and pea samosas packed full of spices.

Empanadas are crispy pastries stuffed with spicy beef, tomato and potatoes.

Rogan josh, traditionally made with lamb, is an Indian tomato-based curry, and literally means "meat in spicy red sauce".

To save time purchase 500g shelled prawns for this recipe. Note

Many countries have similar kinds of dishes: Spain has a cocido with chickpeas, the French have the pot-au-feu - the origins are always peasant food where cheap cuts of meat and seasonal vegetables are cooked together in one big pot.

Packaged fried tofu is available from most supermarkets. Note

This fragrant pilaf with crunchy almonds is a great accompaniment to meat stews and curries.

Delicious little pork kofta on skewers served with mint yoghurt from Australian Women's Weekly.

We used a large (25cm diameter) thick-based packaged pizza base for this recipe. Pizza can be prepared and frozen in its unbaked form. Place frozen pizza in hot oven; allow about 10 minutes extra cooking time. Note

This delicious and simple mash can be whipped up in no time at all.

This recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note

Chicken and anything it is marinated in needs to be fully cooked to rid it of harmful bacteria. Wash any kitchen equipment that comes in contact with raw chicken thoroughly with warm soapy water. Chicken thighs are delicious, but are often overlooked in favour of breast fillets. The thigh is full of flavour and will […]

Light and summery dish of pan-fried pork with a sweet and spicy pineapple and cucumber salsa.

A Western-influenced Japanese rice dish with prawn and fish in a creamy sauce.

Make your own Italian-style gourmet roasted beetroot pizza from scratch in no time at all!

Oozy and delicious Italian-style risotto packed full of pork, pine nuts, cointreau and lemon thyme.

A light and delicate salad with smoked chicken, cranberry, pear and pecan nuts.

If fresh plums are not available, use drained canned plums. Yellow rock sugar is available in Asian supermarkets; it has a richer, subtler flavour than granulated white sugar. It is used mainly for braises and sauces as it gives them a beautiful lustre and glaze. Note

Some commercially prepared curry pastes can vary in heat and flavour. Add less than recommended until you can determine how hot it makes the final dish and to suit your spice level tolerance. In Indonesia, particularly on Java, food is often wrapped in banana leaves before steaming or grilling ­a process called “pepesan”, which gives […]

A steak sandwich is one of the most satisfying lunches out there, and this one is a little fancy with beetroot salsa and creamy aïoli.

Tender lamb backstraps with a spiced shiitake mushroom crust and a crunchy Asian salad.

A rich and warming casserole that is perfect for cold winter nights.

Goujons are small strips of fish or chicken, coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried.

It seems a strange combination but, trust us, it's good. The salty crunch of the popcorn is great with the tang of the citrus and pomegranate and the mustard flavour of the radish and it also looks striking on the table.

Use light coconut cream, if you prefer. Note

This 15 minute dinner uses only 5 ingredients for a hearty dish that's on the table, fast.

Yellow rock sugar is available from Asian supermarkets. It’s mainly used in braises and sauces as it gives them a lustre and glaze. To freeze; pour stock into freezer-proof containers, leaving a 2.5cm space to allow for expansion. Seal, label and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat in a […]

In this barbecued chicken recipe the segmented chicken is seasoned with delicious Mexican spices and served with grilled corn cobs and seared lime cheeks.

Using a slowcooker takes this delicious Italian meatball and pasta dish to the next level.

You could set out a platter of sliced chicken, bowl of salad with serving tongs and stack of tortillas for everyone to assemble their own great food-to-go. Note

Chicken can be cooked, cooled and refrigerated the day before. Note

Serve accompanied with potato mash and steamed green beans. Note

Pan-fried chicken with an aromatic and flavoursome cranberry and pine nut pilaf.

Fresh, fragrant and flavourful in every mouthful.

The crunchy sesame seed crust on the tuna gives a nutty aroma while leaving the tuna rare. Note

Saganaki, is the traditional Greek name for a snack or entrée of floured, herbed then fried cheese which is sprinkled with lemon juice and eaten with bread. Note

A light, bright and healthy bean salad for a yummy summer lunch.

Meatballs simmered in a sweet and sour sauce are the ultimate comfort food.

Delicious and authentic Italian-style rigatoni with spicy pork sausages from Australian Women's Weekly.

Italian-style slow-cooked osso bucco that will melt in your mouth.

‘Agrodolce’ is the Italian word used to describe the flavours in this dish and means ‘sour sweet’. Note

Moroccan-smoked trout and chickpea wrap for a quick and healthy snack on the go.