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Sweeten up your morning bowl of cereal with this berry-licious recipe that's full of fruit, fibre and goodness!

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Fresh and fast, this spicy prawn stir-fry with noodles makes a great mid-week summer dinner.

We used small (15cm/6 inch diameter) packaged pizza bases for this recipe. A Mexican staple, frijoles refritos (refried beans) are sold canned in supermarkets. You will also find spicy tomato salsa in supermarkets. Note

We used a green-skinned apple here, but any variety is suitable for this drink. Note

You will know that the caramel is ready to be removed from the heat when the mixture starts to come away from the base and side of the saucepan. Note

For a healthy snack, serve this dip with warmed wholemeal pita bread.

You can use any short pasta you like instead of teh farfalle, especiallly short tubular types, such as penne or rigatoni. Cook the pasta until it’s firm to the tooth or, as the italian say ‘al dente’. Note

If using a grill (broiler), place sardines skin-side up on oiled oven tray. Note

Greet the day with this delicious dish of fresh, ripe stone fruit dressed with a berry yoghurt swirl.

A delicious and filling antipasto that is perfect for tapas or cocktail food.

Spicy black bean sauce is available from Asian grocery stores and the Asian section of larger supermarkets. You can use a milder black bean sauce, if you prefer. Note

This delicious cake is topped with confectionery carrots, cauliflowers and tomatoes.

Dried chinese sausages, also called lop chong, are commonly made from pork but can be made with duck liver or beef. Red-brown in colour and sweet-spicy in flavour, they are sold, dried and strung, in all Asian food stores. Note

This soup is our take on the classic Greek avgolemono (which translates as egg and lemon). There are as many variations of this soup as there are Greek families, but the avgolemono mixture, added near the end of the cooking time, is always the crowning glory.

Filled with chopped apricots, peanuts and cornflakes for added crunch, this easy fridge slice is delicious served with coffee.

Just 4 ingredients and a few minutes and you have a quick, easy and hearty soup. Serve with toast or buttered bread for a complete supper.

A healthy and refreshing blue-eye trevalla with fennel salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

These crispy cakes and dipping sauce make a great starter or snack. Easy to and cheap to prepare, you can't go wrong with this zingy dish.

Sweet Asian-style duck salad with mandarin and pomegranate.

The combination of both white and dark chocolate mud cake and ganache make these decadent mini-cakes a truly wonderful indulgence. Or you could go large with our white chocolate and raspberry mud cake.

What better way to contribute to your five-a-day with this eye catching eggplant, feta and capsicum stack. It makes a perfectly healthy, light lunch on its own, or a delicious accompaniment to a tender steak.

If you've never cooked a roast turkey before, or are just after a simple fool-proof recipe, then you're in the right place. Follow the instructions, and you'll have a perfectly cooked bird. Check the size of your oven and make sure you choose one that will fit!

Flavoured and fragrant Vietnamese tomato rice from Australian Women's Weekly.

Originating in southern Italy, tiella is a traditional Calabrian layered vegetable casserole.

Give this delicious and under appreciated vegetable a little extra sweetness and roast them to perfection. They will make a colourful and healthy side dish for your next roast.

The gazpacho can be made ahead to step three. Cover; refrigerate overnight. Recipe is not suitable to freeze. You can substitute fresh mint leaves for chervil and red wine vinegar for the sherry vinegar. Note

Ravioli or gnocchi can be substituted for the tortellini, but spinach and ricotta is better than meat-based fillings for this sauce. Note

Quick and easy teriyaki chicken rice paper rolls; the perfect starter dish to share with dinner guest.

Any Asian greens can be used in this recipe. Try it with buk choy or gai lan (also known as chinese broccoli); you need one bunch of asian greens. Add some baby spinach leaves and cucumber ribbons to the salad, if you like. Toss cooked rice stick noodles through the salad, if liked. Note

Flaky golden filo pastry stuffed with silverbeet, mushrooms and cheese makes for a savoury lunch or light dinner.

Give your steak sandwich a delicious mediterranean twist with the addition of char grilled zucchini and eggplant. Let the meat rest for a few minutes before serving to guarantee a tender, moist result.

This moreish salad makes a great weeknight meal and is also fantastic for the lunchbox.

This crispy and delicious twice-fried sichuan beef stir fry is a popular Chinese dish.

Moist date muffins with orange syrup from Australian Women's Weekly.

A variety of seafood from whitebait to salmon and everything in between can be used here. The secret is to use refrigerater-cold soda water for the batter as it helps prevent the batter from absorbing too much oil. Do not make the batter ahead of time and don't overmix it.

In just over half an hour this fresh and simple pea and pancetta pasta can be on the dinner table. We can guarantee there'll be no complaints, especially if it's served alongside some hot and crusty garlic bread.

A quick and simple pasta that brings a surprising depth of flavour, chilli, garlic and oil are a sauce in their own right.

'Tis the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature is stirring ... because you haven't made the pudding yet! Don't despair, help is at hand with this delicious dessert.

Blood plums, a favourite type readily available during the height of summer, include the sweet, juicy yet firm mariposa and satsuma among their plump, dark- fleshed varieties. Of Japanese origin, blood plums are the preferred fruit for use in cooking but they are equally good eaten fresh, as a snack or an ingenious breakfast idea […]

You can buy the ham hock from delis or your butcher. Make a large quantity and store leftover soup in fridge or freezer in individual serving sizes for later lunches. Note

A fragrant and rich Thai red curry from Australian Women's Weekly.

Easy and tasty vegetable curry pies from Australian Women's Weekly.

Fresh and healthy zucchini, carrot & corn fritters from Australian Women's Weekly.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

The base of so many traditional family meals, savoury mince can be dished up with pasta, on baked potatoes or with noodles on the side.

A great summer salad with grilled onion and a mint chimichurri, an Argentinian-style sauce.

For an easy vegetarian meal, try this delicious coconut curry with pumpkin and butter beans.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

A tub of vanilla ice-cream is transformed into this heavenly treat within minutes.

Bhaji is a classic Indian snack similar to a fritter; it has several variants and is sometimes known as pakora. Onion based bhaji is very popular, but we've used zucchini and carrot here. Served with mango chutney, they're divine.

Peanut dressing can be made one day ahead and refrigerated, covered. Note

Mexican-style baked beef burritos with guacamole and sour cream from Australian Women's Weekly.

Don't be put off by the amount of garlic in this recipe. It infuses the chicken with a wonderful, yet not overpowering flavour. You can always discard it after cooking, if you don't want the full garlic experience!

You may find it easier to bake just two crisps on a tray at a time. Re-use the baking-paper lining. Store crisps in an airtight container for up to a week. Note

The tapenade can be made 3 days ahead; keep refrigerated. The pitta crisps can be made a day ahead; store in an airtight container. Note

Served with warm custard, these chocolate and cherry puddings would add the perfect finishing touch to a dinner party.

This fresh zesty salad is a great side dish with lunch or dinner meals.

The addition of lentils and tomatoes makes this vegetarian pasta bake a hearty, flavoursome family meal.

Hearty and warming, ribollita is a famous Tuscan soup made with bread and vegetables. It's perfect for a cool Winter's evening.

Muffins are suitable to freeze, stored in an airtight container, for up to 3 months. Note

Light and refreshing Asian-style teriyaki beef salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Soak 8 bamboo skewers in cold water for at least an hour before using to prevent splintering and scorching. Note

This classic fry-up of mushrooms, ham and tomatoes is perfect for a lazy weekend.

You may need only half a clove of garlic in the dressing depending on the strength of the garlic. Note

Combine smooth, creamy natural yoghurt with some seasoning and dill to create this lovely sauce. It is delicious with lamb.

Who doesn't love hot chips sprinkled with sea salt?

These spicy prawns with fresh coriander and lime would make a stunning tapas dish.

Serve these spiced chickpea fritters with cucumber, lettuce and a big dollop of kumara hummus wrapped in flatbread.

Casserole can be made a day ahead; cover, refrigerate until required. Note

Try this delicious Lebanese snack with a cooling yoghurt sauce and fresh mint.

We like to use an underproof rum, but, if you like, use the stronger overproof variety. Note

Moghrabieh is a pearl-sized couscous and is available from delicatessens, specialty food stores and some supermarkets.

Serve this delicious smoked salmon bruschetta to your guests at your next gathering. Topped with a sprig of fresh dill, and served with a glass of bubbles, they will be sure to please.

Zucchini and beef sfougato, a Greek-style omelette, from Australian Women's Weekly.

Butter cream frosting Beat butter in small bowl with electric mixer until light and fluffy; beat in sifted icing sugar and milk, in two batches. Divide mixture among four small bowls. Add chopped chocolate to one and sifted cocoa to another. Using colouring, tint one pink and leave one plain. Note

This recipe will leave you with plenty of leftover café de paris butter, you can use it to make a spectacular kind of garlic bread or freeze it until you next cook steak.

Tapenade, a paste of pureed olives, is available from supermarkets and delicatessens. Note

Tabbouleh is a Levantine vegetarian dish traditionally made of tomatoes and finely chopped parsley.

Chocolate and caramel are a match made in afternoon treat heaven.

You need to make double the amount of the sushi rice for this recipe. Wiping a sharp knife with a damp cloth will make cutting the roll easier. You can use salmon roe if ocean trout roe is unavailable. Note

With the stunning, fragrant flavours of ginger, chilli, coriander and lime, these juicy Asian fish cakes make a delicious and light meal.

If you like, you can add dried smoked bonito flakes to the sesame seeds or try coating the tofu with Japanese breadcrumbs instead.

For a sweet and satisfying treat, try a slice of this moist cherry and orange loaf, delicious served with a dollop of yoghurt or cream.