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This is the perfect recipe for picnics, mother's group, committee meetings, play-dates; any time you need to feed a big group easily, a caramel apple pull-apart will do the job.

These delicious prawn laksa shooters are a delicious starter or canape for dinner parties.

A super fast sausage stir-fry that is savoury, slightly peppery, but completely delicious.

Give fresh spinach leaves the Cantonese treatment with almonds, vinegar and freshly grated ginger.

If you love seafood, you'll adore these plump, juicy prawns and scallops stir-fried with chilli jam and served on a bed of steamed rice.

These muffins have a soft and fruity centre and with a delicious crunchy topping.

These crunchy chocolate and peanut truffles are so easy to make and are the perfect sweet treat with a cup of hot tea or coffee.

To give the pastry an extra golden shine, brush it with a little egg before baking. Serve topped with a scoop of ice cream, if you like, or sandwich with some nutella, or jam and whipped cream Note

Who can resist the decadent combination of hazelnut, chocolate and raspberry?

The dark blue pigment of blueberries is full of antioxidants, which have been shown to lower cholesterol. They are sometimes referred to as “brain berries” because they may help with brain function. Note

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this twist on the classic French dessert.

These trendy little veggie tarts make a great snack for all ages!

Lemon salt will keep in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Sprinkle over chicken or fish. Orange salt will keep in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Sprinkle over pork, fish or duck. Note

Quick, easy and delicious, this beef and pepper dish is a great supper for busy nights.

Best made close to serving. Note

This crunchy apple crumble is heavenly served with runny cream or a big scoop of vanilla ice-cream.

Begin your day with this easy, fresh and nutritious meal.

Sticky, spicy and delicious chilli and honey-glazed loin with mee goreng.

Bucatini pasta with baked ricotta from Australian Women's Weekly.

Suitable to freeze. Note

Pak choy is a member of the same family as bok choy with the same mild flavour.

This light garden salad of an exotic mix of herbs and crisp vegetables perfectly matches a hearty meal.

Topped with juicy roasted tomato, these easy toasties make a divine brunch, lunch or lazy mid-week dinner.

Filled with plump raisins and drizzled with a rich chocolate glaze, this luscious cake makes the perfect afternoon treat or dessert.

Soft shell crab is a real delicacy, and works equally well as a starter, a main or as part of an Asian-style banquet.

We've given a grapefruit flavour to the classic lemon meringue pie here, but you could experiment with any citrus fruit, or a combination of.

Dhansak is an Indian adaptation of a famous Parsi festive dish always consisting of several types of pulses and vegetables and served with rice.

Once you have your technique sorted, these little triangles of tasty goodness can be flipped and folded and put together in no time.

Teamed with a cooling mint and garlic yoghurt sauce, these tasty fried fish sandwiches make a crowd-pleasing brunch, lunch or snack.

Colourful heirloom carrots, in hues of purple, taste the same as their orange cousins, and were in fact the norm until the Dutch developed the modern-day orange version in the 17th century. They taste and look fantastic in this stunning salad.

Fragrant lemongrass lamb with an exquisitely fresh Vietnamese vermicelli salad.

Any thick crusty-style bread can be used for this delicious dish. Serve it as a decadent supper on cold winter nights.

A truly Italian pasta bake of chicken and broad bean rigatoni.

This Asian savoury rice porridge is a deliciously convenient and warming breakfast that comes together in a flash thanks to a handy pressure cooker.

You will need to cut the kernels from two small cobs of corn for this recipe. Note

These festive loaves make for wonderful Christmas gifts.

These tapas-style snacks make for the perfect Mexican party nibbles.

The combination of juicy citrus, spices, herbs and pistachio is irresistible in this easy chicken dish. Delicious served with warm flatbread.

The same weight of prawns can be used instead of lobster. You will need about six witlof for this recipe. Note

The evidence is in; tuna is excellent for your heart and brain function. Luckily it also tastes great, especially when accompanied by this wonderful basil pesto and smashed potatoes.

Barbecued corn, broad beans and capsicum from Australian Women's Weekly.

Goes well with baked ham, roast game; baked brie or camembert. Note

A simple and yet splendid meal to serve up to guests at a dinner party. A bowl of aioli on the table will help finish the meal beautifully.

Plump, juicy and fragrant with sesame oil, these sea scallops make a delightful starter for a special dinner.

This buttery apple pie slice is perfect for a picnic and tastes heavenly with whipped cinnamon cream.

Apple adds a freshness and crisp, green flavour to a classic martini recipe.

Chopped salad ingredients vary from recipe to recipe, the only common rule is that all the ingredients are `chopped’. You can also place all of the roughly chopped ingredients on a large chopping board and use a large knife to chop them all together. Note

For those in search of indulgence, it's hard to go past banoffee pie. Fresh banana, caramel toffee and sweet cream piled high, settle down with a slice and a cuppa.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Did you know? A weekly intake of 2-3 fish meals is recommended to ensure that essential omega-3 fats are sufficient in the diet. The average intake for 12-18 year olds is around 200mg of omega-3 per day, which is less than half recommended levels. Fish is a terrific source of nutrition for growing bodies, and […]

Crisp bacon, pesto and ripe tomatoes add oodles of flavour to these delicious sweetcorn pancakes.

We used a combination of Granny Smith and red-skinned apples in this recipe. Note

Brilliant as a starter, serve this lemongrass pork stir fry in lettuce cups and sprinkled with crushed peanuts.

These indulgent cupcakes with choc mint crush are a delightful treat for any time of day.

This decadent chocolate semifreddo dessert is easy to make for a quick rich treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Refreshing and tasty, this salad would be excellent accompanied with grilled meat.

We used swordfish, but you can use tuna steaks or cutlets. Note

Sweet and tangy pork cutlets - a great barbecued dish for the summer season.

Wrapping the fish in banana leaves guarantees a beautifully moist and tender result. Plus, it looks impressive while saving on the washing up!

You can decorate the rolls at the end of step 4, by marking the tops with a flat-bladed knife in a criss-cross pattern. Note

This recipe makes 24 patty cakes. glacé icing Sift the icing sugar into a small heatproof bowl. Stir in the melted butter and enough of the water to make a firm paste (start with a little and add more if you need to). Meanwhile, half-fill a small saucepan with water. Turn the stove on and […]

Ideal for the lunchbox, both kids and adults will love this cheesy broccoli frittata.

If you don't have aioli to hand when you're making this prosciutto-wrapped prawns with bean salad recipe, you can add a teaspoon of crushed garlic to good quality mayonnaise to make your own.

Serve with steamed jasmine rice Note

This beautiful Asian inspired beef dish is complemented by the creamy and spicy wasabi sauce to create a winning dinner dish, perfect for entertaining guests.

The lime syrup will keep in the fridge for up to two months. Add a few drops of green food colouring to the syrup, if you like. Note

Fragrant, fresh and packed with crunch, heat and flavour, pho makes an excellent healthy lunch.

Creamy and punchy, this spinach and artichoke dip works wonderfully with crunchy Turkish toast for a moreish share platter addition.

Hazelnuts can be substituted for walnuts in this recipe, and, if you have hazelnut or walnut oil on hand, use one of these, rather than the olive oil. Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

For a tasty, comforting meal, try these silky prawn and coriander dumplings in a fragrant ginger chicken broth.

Granny Smith apples are best for this recipe. This is a good base jelly, ­for slight variations try adding cinnamon sticks, rosemary sprigs or dried lavender to the jelly. Note

Plump with fruit, this delicious apricot fruit cake is perfect with your morning or afternoon cuppa.

Cook the sago the night before; refrigerate overnight, then assemble smoothie in the morning. While sago and tapioca are not the same, sago may be found labelled as ‘seed tapioca’ on some packets. Note

Creamy, spicy and nutty, this Thai-style sauce is a fabulous way to dress up firm, white fish.

With hints of lemongrass, ginger and lime leaf, these steamed salmon parcels will wow your tastebuds.