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Served with a dollop of yoghurt sprinkled with sumac, these beautiful stuffed vine leaves are a perfect dish to share with friends.

Keeping time: 3 days. Note

Although ingredients in five-spice powder vary from country to country, it is usually a fragrant ground mixture of cinnamon, clove, star anise, sichuan pepper and fennel seeds.

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Note

Coated in mildly spiced crispy breadcrumbs and served with a lime-coriander yoghurt, these fish fillets with kumara fries will be loved by the whole family.

This recipe is quick, simple and healthy. A great combination for a light meal on the go.

A rich source of protein and naturally low in fat, seafood is easy to prepare, quick to cook and can be served a wide variety of ways. Look to oily fish such as salmon, tuna and sardines for your Omega-3 needs, while oysters are naturally very high in zinc. If you like, use brown rice […]

Can be made two days ahead; keep, covered, in the refrigerator. Note

Crunchy iceberg cups filled with Thai-style soy and chilli infused chicken salad.

Served with coriander couscous, this speedy Moroccan dish will be devoured by the whole family.

Rich, moist and just sweet enough, this cake is great for any occasion.

For a tasty breakfast or lunch, try these tortillas filled with creamy scrambled eggs and spicy pumpkin seed sauce.

Harissa is a fiery chilli-based North African condiment.

This is a good salad for a barbecue as it keeps well and is not fussy about the temperature at which it is served.

Tasty pork and fennel sausages make a fabulous base for this pasta topping. You can stir through a small tub of ricotta to add creaminess if you like.

Turkish delight, also known as lokum, is a sweet made of a flavouring (traditionally rose, vanilla, pistachio or orange), sugar syrup, nuts and dried fruit bound together with mastic (gum arabic). According to legend, turkish delight was developed by one of the Ottoman sultans to appeal to the hundreds of women in his harem. The […]

This easy stir-fry makes for an speedy weekday meal.

Cool off in summer with this delicious tropical dessert.

Surprisingly light for a cream based pasta, this bacon and broccoli pasta is quick, filling and just the ticket on a busy weeknight.

The toffee nests can be made up to an hour before serving if the weather is cool. Note

A square cutter will make it easier to make perfectly shaped biscuits. However, you can easily cut out well- shaped rectangles from the rolled out dough. Be fussy, roll the dough as evenly as you can, then use a ruler and a sharp knife to cut out the rectangles. Use Kahlua or Tia Maria in […]

Perfect for a lazy lunch with friends, this spinach quiche is quick and delicious. For something rather different, you could use sorrel leaves in place of the spinach.

A great way to use up left-over cooked pasta, this chicken and asparagus pasta salad is simple, tasty and quick to make. You can use most pasta varieties.

Tarts can be prepared a day ahead and kept, covered, in the refrigerator. Reheat just before serving or serve chilled if preferred. Note

When making the dressing, use the `pulse’ button on the blender to just combine the ingredients and lightly chop the dill cucumbers and capers. Using a salad spinner is the quickest and easiest way to wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Note

Lemon feta toasts, feta recipe, brought to you by Australian Women's Weekly.

This meal is so easy to whip up on a chilly weeknight. It's also delicious reheated for lunch the next day.

These beef burgers with roast tomato and caramelised onion will quickly become a family favourite.

To make this mouth-watering recipe a light main course for two, serve it with steamed rice or noodles.

These popular French cakes are light, fluffy and delicious served with a dollop of yoghurt on the side.

An Italian-style raw beef carpaccio with a fresh Thai basil salad.

Impress your party guests with these delicious barbecued duck and ginger tartlets.

Use light coconut cream for a lower-fat version. Note

Served with tomato chutney, these easy bacon and egg tarts are perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Harissa is a North African paste made from dried red chillies, garlic, olive oil and caraway seeds. It is available from Middle Eastern food shops and some supermarkets. Note

Spicy and redolent with garlic, these chilli prawn pizzas are a crowd-pleaser. You can add some torn buffalo mozzarella if you like, and the finished pizzas are great topped with baby rocket tossed in olive oil and lemon juice.

These gorgeous strawberry and pomegranate custard tarts are easy to make, creating a beautiful dessert that you can enjoy any night of the week.

Add some thinly sliced red chilli for a spicy version of this soup, if you like. This is a last minute soup, it doesn’t freeze well. The pasta will become soggy as it absorbs more liquid and the buk choy will discolour. Note

Campari is an alcoholic apéritif (served before a meal to stimulate the appetite) made from an infusion of herbs and fruit in alcohol and water. Note

Get a healthy dose of high-quality protein, vitamins and minerals (including potassium, selenium and vitamin B12) plus a super dose of omega-3 fatty acids, all wrapped up in classic Thai flavours.

Surprise your loved ones this weekend with this delicious French toast and berry compote. Sprinkle with a dusting of icing sugar for that finishing touch. A perfect brunch.

Chicken can be coated in Rice Bubble crumbs up to 2 hours ahead. Keep covered in the refrigerator and bake as required. Note

As an alternative to the Asian flavours used above, a glaze of orange, ginger and maple syrup also goes beautifully with this ham. Combine 1 cup maple syrup, 1 cup fresh orange juice, ⅓ cup orange marmalade, ¼ cup grated fresh ginger and 2 teaspoons finely grated orange rind in small saucepan; bring to the […]

If making the salad ahead of time, dress the salad just before serving. You could use thick rice noodles instead of the rice vermicelli. Note

Chocolate mixture can be prepared a day ahead. Keep covered in refrigerator and reheat just before serving. Note

Colourful and delicious roasted beetroot and red onion dip from Australian Women's Weekly.

Delicious served with crisp lettuce leaves, these quick stir-fried prawns make a tasty starter or light meal.

butter cream Beat butter in small bowl with electric mixer until as white as possible. Gradually beat in half of the icing sugar, milk, then remaining icing sugar; tint butter cream with purple food colouring. Use any soft jubes or jellies you like for the decorations. Note

A light, fresh and fragrant Thai herb and mango salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Larb is a classic Thai salad that can be made with minced tofu, chicken or beef as well as duck or pork. It is traditionally flavoured with fish sauce and lime juice and is served at room temperature, usually on salad leaves.

Serve this beautiful green quiche with salad for a light lunch or dinner.

You can add some thinly sliced blood orange as well as the lime to this classic cosmopolitan if you like.

If you can’t find low-fat dijonnaise, you can use 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise combined with 1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard. Note

Delicious deep-fried mozzarella sticks with a chilli pesto dipping sauce.

This dish goes well Note

You can use the chopped meat from one barbecued chicken in this recipe instead of the tenderloins. Add it at the end of bacon becoming crisp and stir until hot. Recipe can be made several hours ahead to the end of step 5. From cold, bake, covered, at 200°C (180°C fan forced) for 30 minutes […]

A healthy and refreshing Turkish lamb and yoghurt salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Cinnamon, mixed spice and treacle combine together to give these cookies a rich, dark colour and flavour. Their crown of chopped walnuts make them the perfect treat for grownups.

If you don’t feel like toasting the bread cubes in the oven, toast the whole slices in the toaster or under a grill then cut the bread into small squares. Make sure you drain the anchovy fillet well between pieces of absorbent paper. If you want to have this delicious recipe at home, poach the […]

Garam masala literally means “blended spices” in its northern Indian place of origin; it is based on varying proportions of cardamom, cinnamon, clove, coriander, fennel and cumin, roasted and ground together. Black pepper and chilli can be added for a hotter version. Note

French apple flan, an elegant French dessert, has a shell of tender biscuit pastry filled with creamy custard and topped with apples covered with glistening brandied-apricot glaze.

Serve this delicious gluten-free crumble with cold vanilla ice-cream.

Tonkatsu, a Japanese food of a breaded, pork cutlet, deep-fried and served on a bed of cabbage.

12-hole (-cup/80ml) muffin pan 12 paper muffin cases decorations 2 blue NESTLE SMARTIES 2 NESTLE MILKYBAR Buttons 1 ALLEN’S Peaches & Cream 1 orange ALLEN’S SNAKES ALIVE orange sprinkles 12 caramel ALLEN’S Milk Bottle Mania 4 strawberry ALLEN’S Milk Bottle Mania 7 ALLEN’S Strawberries & Cream All the lollies used here have been cut into […]

Delicious spread on toast, this chunky apricot jam would make the perfect home-made gift. To test if it is ready, put a plate in the freezer for a few minutes, then see if the jam 'jells' when you blob a teaspoon full onto the cold surface.

Try something a little different with these delightful mini meringue pies.

These colourful, and adorable, fruit skewers are fantastic for a kids' party and are bound to be a huge hit at any time.

You will need about 600g watermelon (weighed with skin) for this recipe. Note

This boiled fruit cake is one of our favourites; it will cut and keep well and can be used for a wedding cake.

A boca negra or black mouth, is what you'll have after one bite of this intensely chocolate cake.

Cavolo nero is also called tuscan cabbage. It has long, narrow, wrinkled leaves and a rich and astringent, mild cabbage flavour. It doesn’t lose its volume like silver beet or spinach when cooked. We used one bunch. Note

Sticky and delicious; make your own American-style pork spareribs with barbecue sauce.

Make this delicious and fun birthday treasure chest for your child's party!

Apple and blackberry is the classic crumble combination and this oaty version doesn't disappoint.

If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure, your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check with the manufacturer’s instructions before using. Recipe suitable to freeze without figs. Note

This recipe is gluten-free, wheat-free, yeast-free and nut-free. If the coconut is browning too quickly, cover the friands loosely with foil. storage Friands can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Note

Serve this crusty damper at a picnic with your favourite cheeses, butter and figs.

Kangaroo meat is lean and healthy. High in protein and iron and low in fat, kangaroo meat is a great alternative to more popular red meats. It is the ultimate free-range, organic meat containing no chemicals or antibiotics.

A hearty and wholesome Asian-style omelette with stir-fried beef and mushroom.