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Za'atar-crumbed lamb backstrap; a Middle Eastern-style meat dish served on a bed of couscous.

low GI Cooked rösti can be stored in the refrigerator overnight and reheated in a sandwich press. Note

You need to cook about 1⅓ cups white long-grain rice the day before making this recipe. Spread it evenly onto a tray and refrigerate overnight. Note

A sweet and sticky Japanese teriyaki pork stir-fry from Australian Women's Weekly.

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Fresh and tender Thai beef on a bed or noodle salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Sick of bacon and eggs? Try this delicious and light breakfast curry instead.

A vegetarian version of the classic Malaysian dish nasi goreng.

Moist and nutty little coffee and walnut friands are utterly moreish.

We used Pedro Ximnez sherry, a dark syrupy style of sherry with a complex taste, however any sweet style is suitable. Note

Serve these lip-smacking spareribs with char-grilled new potatoes and a leafy green salad.

Depending on how many you share it with it's a snack, it's a meal or it's a starter. Whatever you call it, just one bite of that fragrant mexican spiced meat and bean combo on a crispy, hot, cheesy corn chip and you'll surely be calling it delicious.

You need about half a butternut pumpkin for this recipe. Preserved lemons, a North African specialty, are quartered and preserved in salt and lemon juice. To use, remove and discard pulp, squeeze juice from rind, rinse rind well then use. Sold in jars or in bulk by delicatessens; once opened, store preserved lemon in the […]

This delicious salad is bursting with bright Spanish-inspired flavours.

Serve this fluffy, saucy ginger and orange pudding with big scoops of vanilla bean ice-cream.

Try these sautéed mushrooms on toast instead of your usual full English this weekend. Not only are mushrooms full of B vitamins, selenium and iron, they bust out the free radicals, too. Plus, they taste great.

Quick, easy and healthy Thai chicken noodle stir-fry from Australian Women's Weekly.

To some, these tasty morsels may simply be melted cheese on little toasties, but we know better. The robust and distinctive flavour of gruyère makes all the difference. Serve with piping hot bowls of soup.

Fennel is popular in French, Italian and Greek cooking and has a sweet licorice flavour. The entire fennel plant (bulb, stalks and leaves) is edible. The stalks can be used in soups and stews and the leaves (also known as fronds) can be used as a herb, providing great flavour to baked fish and poultry. […]

Chermoula can be made a day ahead; cover, refrigerate. Note

Topped with passionfruit glaze icing and sprinkles, these fluffy banana cupcakes are perfect for kids' parties.

These fluffy potato gnocchi make classic Italian comfort food, served in a creamy basil pesto sauce.

Antipasto literally translates to "before the meal" and is the catchall name for pre-dinner nibbles, usually including cured meats, and all sorts of delicious morsels. This one fits the bill, nicely.

Keeping time: 3 days. Note

These lip-smacking chicken wings are addictive and go beautifully with creamy capsicum and feta dip.

Simple, healthy and packed with colour and flavour, this cauliflower and green olive salad is a tasty side dish, but also makes a great, light meal all by itself.

Healthy and delicious warm beetroot and lentil salad with pork sausages from Australian Women's Weekly.

Adjust the spice in this dish to suit your taste; we think the spicier the better! Team with a steaming bowl of rice and some bok choy for a complete meal that everyone will love.

There's something very satisfying about making your own jam, and this delectable spiced fig and apple jam will definitely satisfy your taste buds!

We’ve made five fairy cakes, however, there will be enough cake mixture to make a total of nine cakes ­ one for each guest would be ideal. Match the colour of the paper cases to the dolls for a pretty effect. Use the cakes as gifts for the guests to take home, or as the […]

You need only small quantities of pineapple and rockmelon, so buy the smallest fruit you can find. Two passionfruit will supply the right amount of pulp. Honey yoghurt can be made a day ahead; store, covered, in the refrigerator. Note

Tangy dijon chicken, baby spinach and tomato wrap from Australian Women's Weekly.

Topped with a fiery cucumber salsa, this chilled beetroot soup makes a delicious summer lunch.

Affogato is a popular Italian dessert that often combines coffee with ice-cream and often, a splash of booze. We've used Irish cream here, but you could substitute your favourite liqueur.

Cranberries are very high in antioxidants and nutrients, giving them superfood status. They go perfectly as a sauce with chicken and melted cheese.

These patties make great sandwich fillings along with the cucumber and lettuce or even baby spinach leaves. Use your favourite sliced bread, bread rolls or wrapstyle flatbread.

Fried shallot (homm jiew) and fried garlic (kratiem jiew) are used as condiments on the table or sprinkled over cooked dishes. Both can be purchased canned or in cellophane bags at Asian grocery stores; once opened, leftovers will keep for months if tightly sealed. Make your own by slicing shallots or garlic thinly and shallow-frying […]

A healthy and flavourful vegetarian brown rice salad with chickpea, pepita and kumara-potato salad.

Suitable to freeze at the end of step 2. Add sour cream when reheating. Note

Delight the family this weekend with these fluffy buttermilk pancakes topped with sweet syrupy pears. It makes for a lovely start to the day.

Delight your child with this gorgeous (and easy) orange birthday cake.

An exquisite tapas or sharing dish for impressing your dinner guests.

Served with a cooling cucumber raita, these curried lamb pies will be loved by the whole family.

You can cook the quinoa in stock for a boost in flavour. Note

Store bought pesto is available from the refrigerated section of most supermarkets (near the dips). You will also find it in the pasta aisle. Note

Roasting mushrooms intensifies their flavour beautifully. For a burst of colour, add some truss tomatoes.

There is something oh so 70s about these familiar baby pink and white, sweet coconutty treats. They were as sure to please back then as they are now.

The frying pan goes under the grill in this so you need a frying pan with an ovenproof handle, or cover the handle with a few layers of foil to protect it from the heat of the grill. Note

Consider this dish a fusion of the best of Indian and Italian cuisine. Or, perhaps it's just a very, very good pizza. Serve with icy cold beer and a table full of friends.

The flavours of freshly ground walnuts and sweet lemon go together beautifully in this simple cake.

These summery coconut and lemongrass rum cocktails will be a hit during the festive season and right through the summer.

Begin the day with a delicious breakfast burrito filled with creamy scrambled egg and smoked salmon.

You need a loaf of the larger-sized bread (slices measure 12cm across). Ham slices can be used instead of the shaved ham, if you like. The little cut-out hearts can be used to make fairy bread or sandwiched with a cut-out heart of sliced cheese, held together with a toothpick and grilled until browned. Sandwiches […]

This delicious and hearty chicken and vegetable pie is a complete and easy one-pot meal that can be prepared in advance and popped into the oven when the troops get restless.

Make your own healthy and wholesome wheatmeal rolls from Australian Women's Weekly.

Recipe is best prepared as required. Note

These tomato, zucchini and anchovy tarts are perfect treats for dinner parties or picnics.

If you have trouble stacking the truffles, secure them through the centre of the truffles with strong wooden toothpicks. Note

We used dariole moulds for the pudding, a texas muffin pan would work well, too. Note

These light, fluffy and delicious corn fritters are perfect picnic snacks.

Iceberg lettuce cups and crispy fried noodles add delicious crunch to this quick and easy crispy beef san choy bow recipe.

Orange flower water is often used in Moroccan cooking for its cooling effect. In this salad, a teaspoon of fragrant orange flower water is used to sweeten the sharp taste of the radish. You can buy bottles of orange flower water at selected supermarkets, delicatessens and Middle-Eastern food stores. Note

Thigh fillets are the perfect cut of meat for this kind of chicken dish. They remain moist and tender and are the most flavourful part of the bird.

4 x 12-hole (1-tablespoon/20ml) mini muffin pans; 48 mini muffin paper cases (purple); 40cm x 55cm prepared cake board. Decorations; purple edible glitter; 60g jar silver cachous. You’ll have about ⅓ cup of the cake mixture left over, enough for another eight or so little cakes. Note

Like many curries from northern Thailand, this jungle curry contains no coconut milk, as there are no coconuts in the highlands.

Sweet and fragrant Thai red chicken curry from Australian Women's Weekly.

Tender and juicy grilled beef steak on a bed of zesty salsa from Australian Women's Weekly.

This incredibly tasty dip goes well with crusty bread and crackers. Serve sprinkled with extra finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, if you like.

A simple frittata makes an easy, light dinner with a green salad and crusty bread on the side.

Delicious deep-fried zucchini balls served with a refreshing yoghurt dip.

Cherries and brandy are a dark, gorgeous and classy mix. It is the perfect gift to the person that has everything.

An exquisite witlof, fennel & zucchini salad with orange dressing from Australian Women's Weekly.