Trim excess fat and tips from wings before cooking. Make an extra-large batch of this soup and freeze half. Note

Accompany this with leafy salad. Note

Make chocolate curls using a vegetable peeler run lengthways along the edge of a block, to create small curls. Note

Rice paper rolls are best eaten within a few hours of preparing. Note

MAKES 32 Note

Shaoxing wine is available from Asian food stores. Note

Instead of mango, use another soft fruit of choice. Toast the sesame seeds by stirring them in a frying pan over a medium heat 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Note

Serve drizzled with a little extra-virgin olive oil if liked. Note

Slice the cookies you need from your freezer dough, then refreeze the rest for next time. To make chocolate biscuits, you can replace 2 tablespoons self-raising flour with baking cocoa and roll out until 1cm thick. Sandwich the cooled biscuits together with ready-made vanilla frosting (found in the baking aisle of your supermarket). Note

Chilli basil stir-fried pumpkin recipe

This cheat's version of a classic Aussie-style egg and bacon pie uses supermarket ingredients to create a quick and tasty family lunch or dinner.

If cooking for children, use orange juice instead of rum. Note

The tasty morsels are a great way to sneak in some extra vegies without the kids noticing.

Turkey mince is learner than regular beef or pork mince. To hide added vegetables from the kids, grate vegies rather than chopping them. Add chopped basil for green goodness and flavour. Note

Sweet, fluffy and golden, these beautiful orange and poppy seed friands are wonderful served topped with a oozy citrus syrup, keeping the cakes deliciously moist.

Leaving prawn heads on creates a rich seafood-flavoured sauce. You can use fresh turmeric root, found in some supermarkets, in place of ground. Brighter in colour, it has a fresher, more lively flavour. Peel off brown skin with a teaspoon, then grate double the amount you’d use for dried, to add to curries, soups and […]

Line base and 2 sides using 1 strip of paper Repeat with remaining 2 sides. These will act as levers when removing slice from pan. Note

Overcooking or a hotplate that’s not hot enough will result in tough prawns. Note

Treat yourself to something a little bit different with this refreshing fennel salt and apple salad, complete with lean, juicy pork.

This is a super quick dinner and a great one for lifting spirits mid-week, with tender pork meatballs in a mild curry sauce and just-cooked green beans.

Be a little adventurous with your burger this time. Replace beef with pork and tomato sauce with sweet chilli sauce for an exciting new take on a classic dish.

Really ripe tomatoes and crisp, salty prosciutto make this pasta salad a sensational dish. Store tomatoes at room temperature, rather than in the fridge, which will alter the texture and spoil the flavour. To accelerate ripening, place in a paper bag with a ripe banana.

Chopped capsicum, olives or spinach leaves can be added to the mixture. This versatile slice will keep in the fridge for up to four days, and it also freezes well. Note

Test if the muffins are cooked by inserting a skewer in their centre. If it comes out clean and dry, it is cooked. Note

Take a trip to India with this warm soup made with tikka masala curry paste and best served with crunchy papadums.

Try cutting gnocchi into other fun shapes, such as hearts. Note

Canned crabmeat can be used instead of fresh. Note

For a lighter version, replace coconut cream with a 270ml can of light coconut milk and ½ cup chicken stock. Note

Creamy semolina porridge with apple makes a great breakfast, or dessert for children.

These yummy dips are best served with assorted crudités such as carrot, cucumber and capsicum sticks. All dips are enough to serve 1. Note

You need two limes for this recipe. You can buy cinnamon sugar from most supermarkets or make your own. Combine 1 tablespoon caster (superfine) sugar with a pinch of ground cinnamon. You can buy sugar syrup from liquor stores or make your own. Stir 1 cup (220g) caster (superfine) sugar with 1 cup (250ml) water […]

Fresh and crisp, this pear and apple salsa is the perfect side for tender butterflied pork steaks.

Freshly made classic French brioche makes a simple yet delicious breakfast with a cup of fresh coffee.

Cool, refreshing and zesty, this tasty crushed ice drink is perfect for a hot Summer's day.

Ground bean sauce is a mixture of soya beans, flour, salt, sugar and water. It is available from Asian food stores. To make your own version of ground bean sauce, add 1 teaspoon white sugar to 1 tablespoon black bean sauce. Snake beans are long (about 40cm), thin, round, fresh green beans, Asian in origin, […]

Crispy-skinned barbecue chicken is genuinely finger-licking paired with this tasty nam jim sauce.

To save on cleaning time, line the base of each dish with baking paper. Note

This is gorgeous, capturing the full flavour of late summer corn, offset with creamy avocado and lime and an intriguing mix of spices, with added pungency from coriander and chilli.

You can also use portobello mushrooms. Large, flat mushrooms have a rich earthy, full-bodied flavour and meaty texture, making them perfect for roasting and barbecuing. They are sometimes misnamed field mushrooms, which are wild mushrooms. Note

This is the perfect brunch dish for entertaining, asyou don’t have to stand over it while it cooks.The capsicum mixture can be prepared ahead. Note

Balti biryani gets its name from the thin, pressed-steel wok it is traditionally cooked and served in. A spicy rice based dish with tender meat and fragrant curry.

You can add thin slices of ripe but firm pears to this classic baby spinach and parmesan salad.

These crunchy morsels make a delicious addition to soups and salads.

Delicious, filling and nutrient-rich, this banana passionfruit soy smoothie is a great way to start the day.

These silky egg tarts are consumed all year round in China, and are a familiar addition to any Dim Sum dessert trolley. And for good reason, they're delicious!

Drained capsicum from a jar can be used, if preferred. Goes well with cold macaroni salad; grilled chicken breasts; barbecued sardines. Note

A classic Asian dish, this spicy panang curry sauce works beautifully with tender beef to create this flavour packed meal.

These pork skewers saltimbocca-style with proscuitto make a great starter or shared platter for a party.

You could use broccolini or broccoli instead of the asparagus, if you like. Note

Add rice cereal to other fruit purées, if you like. Note

A light, flaky treat that's perfect for party platters, a savoury afternoon tea, or just as a snack.

Start your morning the right way with this nourishing soy porridge. Packed with whole grains, seeds, nuts and sweet banana, it is full of goodness to charge you for the day.

Armenian cooking is noted for its use of spices. In this recipe, nutmeg adds fragrance and taste to a not-too-sweet cake that cooks in two layers. Recipe can be made 2 days ahead; store in airtight container. Suitable to freeze, not suitable to microwave. Note

This fresh and fragrant Asian-inspired noodle dish makes a great change from a midweek takeaway. It's easy to make and has the added punch of chilli, Vietnamese mint and Thai basil.

Slice these tasty little BLT sandwiches by the Australian Women's Weekly up into fingers so they can be accommodated by little hands. Because bacon is always a winner.

Refrigerate all ingredients before making the juice.Serve the juice within 30 minutes of making. Note

You need four bunches of asparagus for this recipe. Note

Blood oranges are available in winter. At other times use navel oranges instead. Segment the oranges over a bowl to catch any juice; use this in the dressing. Note

These delicious devilled lamb chops are cooked in chutney and soy sauce. A quick and fruity recipe that's delicious served with mash and a classic two veg.

Replace raspberries with blueberries or strawberries, if you prefer. Add honey and ground cinnamon if desired. Add crushed ice to the blender for an even thicker smoothie. Note

The luxurious flavour of these butterscotch bananas completely belies the ease with which they are prepared. These sticky, caramelised morsels can only be enhanced by lashings of the creamy nougat yoghurt topping.

For those evenings when you need something tasty for dinner in double quick time, this delicious angel hair pasta with smoked salmon and asparagus can be on your table in under 15 minutes.

Suitable from 8 months Note

This quick and easy take on a traditional Japanese dish, makes a perfect mid-week dinner.

These grilled cutlets are perfect teamed with an earthy Middle-Eastern inspired puree and a crisp, fresh salad.