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The Australian Women's Weekly August 2006

Peppercorn beef stir-fry

Quick and tasty, peppercorn beef stir-fry is the perfect mid-week dinner for those days when you need a bit of a boost.
The Australian Women's Weekly August 2007

Roast beef rib with bearnaise

A roast beef rib still on the bone is the indisputable king of roasts. Served here with a homemade mustard bearnaise sauce, this is a meal worth celebrating for.
Chunky beef and vegetable soup

Chunky beef and vegetable soup

The beauty of this hearty soup lies in its versatility. You can use whatever winter veggies that take your fancy - cauliflower, broccoli or even mushrooms - and it will still taste just as good.
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Chicken, pea and asparagus soup with pistou

Chicken, pea and asparagus soup with pistou

You will need 450g of fresh peas in the pod or 2 cups (240g) frozen peas for this recipe. Note
middle-eastern egg and cheese sandwich

Middle-eastern egg and cheese sandwich

This delicious open sandwich is great for breakfast, lunch and everything in-between. The combination of creamy scrambled eggs and nutty Middle-Eastern spices is a match made in heaven.
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Steamed beef dumplings

Steamed beef dumplings

To make our dipping sauce, in a bowl, combine 1/4 cup each rice wine vinegar and soy sauce, juice lime. 2 tablespoons water, 1 finely sliced long red chilli and 1 teaspoon caster sugar. Note
Marinated chicken wings

Marinated chicken wings

Sticky, tasty honey and soy marinated chicken wings are a perennial favourite with young and old alike. Great for parties, after school and at the dinner table.
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How to cook a hard-boiled egg

Hard-boiled egg

There are lots of methods out there for peeling hard-boiled eggs without removing half of the egg with the shell. Our top tip is to crack the egg all over and peel under cold water to help separate the shell membrane from the white.
Harira (middle eastern soup)

Harira (middle-eastern soup)

There is plenty of this Middle Eastern soup to go around and with juicy lamb and spicy vegetables you'll certainly be needing every bit.
Chorizo and chickpea soup

Chorizo and chickpea soup

This appetising soup is jam-packed with as many spices as it is vegetables. From chorizo chunks to paprika, cumin and saffron you'll be wowed with the amount of flavour packed into every mouthful.
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Mediterranean tuna baguette

Mediterranean tuna baguette

Healthy, nutritious and more likely to be eaten than chucked in the bin - the holy grail of lunchbox packing. This mediterranean tuna baguette ticks all the right boxes and is easily adjusted to suit individual likes and dislikes.
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Pork and corn salsa tortilla wraps

These light and tasty tortilla pork wraps are full of tasty Mexican flavours. Served with a fresh corn salsa, they make the ultimate throw-together family dinner.
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Vegetable laksa

Spiced with a made from scratch paste, this vegetable laksa soup is fragrant, spicy and incredibly satisfying. The crisp sprouts, added at the last moment, offer a crunchy contrast to the tender vegetables.
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Steamed asian bream

Steamed Asian bream

Tamari and ginger make a puddle of delicious sauce for this steamed Asian bream. We used whole bream for this recipe, but any fairly small white-fleshed fish can be used.
Soba salad with seaweed, ginger and vegetables

Soba salad with seaweed, ginger and vegetables

Bright, crunchy and very tasty, soba salad with seaweed, ginger and vegetables is a highly nutritious meal. The contrast between the snap of the veges and the bite of the soba noodles is fabulous.
Crisp fried noodles (mee krob)

Crisp fried noodles (mee krob)

The contrast between soft, silken tofu and crispy fried noodles is just one of the things that makes mee krob so utterly moreish. Good thing it's good for you too!
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Vietnamese prawn soup

Vietnamese prawn soup

A fragrant Vietnamese prawn soup with rice noodles, coriander and mint. The broth is perfumed by the tender, white bit at the heart of lemongrass.
Thai green chicken curry

Thai green chicken curry

This class Thai green chicken curry, made with freshly prepared green curry paste, is a revelation; fragrant, spicy, creamy and delicious. Serve with steamed rice and lime wedges.
Trinidadian beef

Trinidadian beef

A rich and intense beef stew from Trinidad that boasts five spices, as well as chilli, hot curry powder, ginger and garlic. Best to have some yoghurt or milk on hand!
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pork and cabbage rolls

Pork and cabbage rolls

Allspice, also known as pimento or Jamaican pepper, is so-named because it tastes like a combination of clove, nutmeg, cinnamon and cumin ­all spices. It is available from spice shops and supermarkets. Note
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Mini crumbed chicken bites

Mini crumbed chicken bites

You can crumb chicken up to 24 hours in advance. Place in single layer on tray, cover and refrigerate. Tonkatsu sauce is available from Asian food stores. Note
pork and cabbage rolls

Pork and cabbage rolls

You need to cook about 2/3 cup (130g) white long-grain rice to get 2 cups of cooked rice. If using packaged microwave rice, use straight from the packet for this recipe. Note
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sweet corn fritters with rocket puree

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 […]
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posh sausage sambos

Gourmet sausage sandwiches

Who said sausage sausages have to be boring? These ones are packed full of strong flavour, and are presented beautifully - perfect for a picnic lunch with loved ones.