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These are quite small cakes, so you will need to serve each person two or three. Make sure you use a good quality ice-cream. Note

Flummery originated in rural Britain, where it was made with oatmeal or wheat ears soaked in warm water for up to three days. Over time, fruit and gelatine (or 'isinglass', before gelatine was invented) were used instead of grain, turning it into a jelly-like dessert.

These delicious and refreshing mango and passionfruit ice-cream pops are full of natural colours and flavours and a delightful treat for the kids.

Boris the clown is a fun and delicious cake for children's birthday parties.

The molten part of this chocolate pudding is created by not cooking this dish all the way through, but just enough to create a piping hot 'molten' like centre, that combines beautifully with the good quality vanilla ice cream or cream that you'll spoon on top!

Store rocky road in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Note

Toffee apples can be made up to two days ahead. Place in paper cases and wrap in cellophane or use cellophane bags. Note

Also known as ‘bow-tie’ pasta, farfalle is good for this dish. The crinkles of each piece enfold the ricotta and peas for maximum deliciousness. However, you can replace the farfalle with penne or small shells if you want. Note

Not only do these white chocolate and raspberry mille-feuilles look amazing, they taste just as good. They are surprisingly quick and easy to make so you don't need an excuse to whip up a batch and surprise your loved ones.

The classic Greek seasoning of lemon, oregano and garlic brings out the flavour and helps tenderise the meat for these marinated lamb skewers. With a Greek salad and smokey baba ganoush on the side, it's a light, satisfying meal bursting with flavour.

Perfect for school lunches, picnics or after-school snacks and equally delicious hot or cold, these mini leek and parmesan fritters will always satisfy hungry mouths.

Some soups just beg to be enjoyed in the springtime. This brothy risoni and spring vegetable soup is light, tasty and ready in a jiffy. Serve with warm, fresh crusty bread.

Instead of pure vegetable oil to deep-fry, you can blend it (50/50) with sesame oil. Note

You can substitute the extra ricotta with cream cheese, if you like. Note

Replace toys with caramello koalas or teddy bear biscuits, edible flowers and lollies shaped like picnic foods, such as fruits, hot dogs and pizza. You’ll find lots of toys to easily decorate cakes in variety shops or toy stores. Note

Money bags are shaped exactly like that - old fashioned purses. These ones may not contain money, but they are filled with delicious and fragrant spiced chicken that will have you coming back for more.

Green smoothies have certainly become ubiquitous, and for good reason; they're fresh, healthy and delicious. Try this watercress and pineapple version as an alternative to the usually spinach blend.

Kids will love these fluffy apple and cinnamon muffins.

Keeping time: 2 days. We used 3 bananas for this recipe. Note

Indulge your taste buds with this Greek delight the whole family will love. You can make both the patties and the tzatziki well ahead of time.

Apple crunch

These little pastries are a great way to use up leftover bolognese sauce. All you need is a few sheets of shortcrust pastry and an egg.

When too much chocolate is never enough, take one more step over the line and there you'll find these decadent little triple choc muffins. They make a great treat for the kids, or for you.

store cake pops in an airtight container at a cool room temperature until ready to serve. They will keep for up to a week. Note

Everybody loves a traditional roast. Ditch the usual carb-heavy vegetables for this wonderfully coloured and flavoured mediterranean ensemble and there'll be no complaints at dinnertime.

Be sure to remove toothpicks from cake before cutting and serving. Raspberry straps, cut into strips, can be used instead of red licorice rope. Sandwich the two cakes together with a little blue butter cream. Spread the cake with coloured butter creams. Insert candy cane into centre of red icing ball to make drumstick. Note

A simple chicken, zucchini and parsnip purée that is great for the young ones.

A super-fast and easy turkey and tomato salsa quesadillas for the whole family to enjoy as a snack.

Eating gluten-free? These are the pancakes for you. Quick, easy and topped with syrupy caramelised bananas, they make a beautiful brunch idea or delicious after-dinner treat.

Just up your regular mashed potato by adding cheese and spinach for an impressive Christmas side dish

The word 'junket' normally conjures up images of politicians on 'work' trips in exotic places, or unappetising, lumpy bowls of custard. This dish is, thankfully, neither. It is a smooth, sweet, gingery bowl of goodness.

Sago, also known as seed or pearl tapioca, comes from the sago palm and is used in soups and desserts, and as a thickening agent. You can use Cointreau, Grand Marnier, Curaçao or any other orange- flavoured liqueur in this recipe.

These creamy individual fish pies will be gobbled up by the whole family.

EQUIPMENT 20cm x 30cm (8-inch x 12-inch) rectangular cake board We used Tic Tacs to make the ladybird `trail’. Use as many ladybirds as you like to decorate the cake board. Use any critter lollies you can find, sour worms work well, or even use plastic spiders, if you like. If using non-edible decorations, make […]

The beauty of this meat loaf is that you can use regular sausage mince, or buy your favourite sausages and simply squeeze the mince from the skins. We love it with creamy mash and greens.

low GI You need 12 bamboo skewers for this recipe; soak them in water for at least an hour before using to avoid them splintering or scorching. Do not puree the carrot mixture too far in advance because it could separate if left to stand too long. serving suggestion Steamed green beans and a fresh […]

Macarons can be challenging to make, but the results are worth it. Weigh your ingredients very carefully and sift the almond meal thoroughly, and these peppermint French macarons will be très bon!

Just a few sheets of puff pastry, some mushrooms, bacon and egg are all you need to make up these fabulous parcels. A splash of good old worcestershire sauce and a sprinkle of chives completes the dish. It's so easy, it's almost embarrassing.

Topped with fresh spinach and dollops of horseradish cream, this easy salmon frittata is perfect for a busy, hungry cook.

These delicious chewy cranberry meringues, sometimes called cranberry chewies, make a delicate, pretty afternoon tea treat.

Honey may contain harmful bacteria and is not recommended for children under one year old. Note

A trick to cutting turkish delight is to place it in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up, then cut it with an oiled knife, making sure to oil the knife regularly. You need a 6cm (2½-inch) fluted square cutter, or alternatively use a 7cm (2¾ inch) fluted round cutter. Note

If using frozen raspberries, don’t thaw them, as the colour will run. Granny smith or golden delicious apples are both good varieties to use in this recipe. Note

Caramel top `n’ fill is a delicious caramel made from milk and cane sugar. Use it straight from the can for slices, tarts and cheesecakes. Note

Chewy, rich and gorgeously lush, these fudgy chocolate, cherry and coconut cookies are perfect served with a strong cup of coffee.

You need about two medium carrots to get enough grated carrot for this recipe. Spoon the mixture evenly into the paper cases in pan. Sift the icing sugar into a heatproof bowl. Stir in the butter and enough orange juice to make a firm paste. Put bowl of icing mixture over a saucepan of simmering […]

To prevent icing from becoming too thick, keep it over a bowl of warm water. Prepared sponge cake can be used instead of the Madeira cake. Alternatively, you can use your favourite buttercake recipe ­ it is best made the day before making the lamingtons. Note

Topped and tailed with caramelised apple, these delightful tea cakes can be served up for morning or afternoon tea, and would be a different and welcome addition to the school lunchbox.

These muffins are best eaten warm. Note

This recipe can be made a day ahead, but hold off on adding the ginger ale until just before serving. Note

It's the mixed spice, a blend of allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, cloves, coriander and ginger, that makes this carrot cake so heavenly.

Eating gluten-free doesn't mean your baking days are over! These gluten-free chocolate fudge brownies are dense, chocolatey and immensely satisfying.

This rissole, bacon and tomato casserole is nutritious, delicious and easy to prepare ahead of time. The perfect mid-week family dinner.

Arborio rice is traditionally used in Italian risotto to produce its characteristic creamy texture. It is available in the rice section of supermarkets.

These treats are best served while warm. Note

Lasagne is always a satisfying dish. A lovely slosh of red wine and the addition of mushrooms make this recipe particularly hearty. No one will go hungry tonight.

Roast beef pizza. Yes indeed. Suspend your disbelief at least until you try this brilliant example of British and Italian fusion, complete with horseradish, brought to you by Woman's Day.

These crispy parcels make a delicious vegetarian snack.

It's one of those classic pairings, like cookies and cream or peanut butter and chocolate. These lemon meringues will suit everyone, from sweet-tooth lovers to those of us who appreciate something with a little more zest.

You'll definitely be wanting plenty of toast soldiers to dip in this freshly cooked soft-boiled egg.

There's nothing ordinary about these fabulous, flavour-packed little rhubarb and strawberry crumbles. The mingled flavour of these two, very different fruits needs to be tasted to be believed.

Tomato salsa and guacamole add a burst of flavour to these delicious fish fajitas with guacamole.

Coconut-poached chicken on thai vermicelli salad sounds exotic, and tastes delicious, but mostly makes use of pantry staples. A great mid-week dinner.

A genuine Australian classic, pumpkin scones are best scoffed warm and spread with lashings of butter.

This light and tasty Spanish pan tortilla is wonderfully fluffy and packed full of tender potato pieces. Serve it with a fresh side salad for a no-fuss family dinner.

Delight both children and adults with these top-quality homemade sausage rolls and pizza spirals.

Delight your loved ones at Easter time or just as a special dessert with these white chocolate and passionfruit mousse eggs.

When the kids get home from school starving, it's a good time to slip something healthy on their plate. We've got four recipes here, muffins, smoothie, fruit dip and quesadillas, that are perfect.

This tasty Spanish egg dish is perfect for the lunchbox or as a light dinner with salad.

A guacamole and ham wrap is an easy way to make your childs lunch tasty and nutritious. Wraps are often a hit with those who dislike ordinary sandwiches.

Also known as Melonade, a light, sparkling summer drink that is super refreshing.

Low-fat yoghurt and crushed weetbix make this brekky berry smoothie a complete breakfast in its own right.

Light, zesty and crumbly, these beautiful shortbread biscuits are beautiful enjoyed with a cup of tea or given as gifts to loved ones.

Quick and easy lamb souvlaki with pita bread makes a delicious light lunch.

A mouth-watering chocolate pavlova with raspberries that's sure to impress.

You can make this divine passionfruit and banana sundae using your own meringues, or with a packet of ready-made mini-pavlova shells. Either way, it's a quick, fruity and delicious dessert any night of the week.

Cool, fresh and fruity, this tasty kiwi and mint frappe makes the ultimate drink for a hot Summer's day.

Refreshing and full of flavour, this peach and raspberry juice is also pretty good spiked with a dash of vodka or white rum.

These tasty little spinach and corn pasties are sure to be a firm favourite with young and old. Great for lunches, after-school snacks and lunchboxes.