Jungle curry got its name from its place of origin, the central-north region of Thailand, where cooks didn't have access to the coconut trees of the southern coast.

Use a light hand when adding flour. Overmixing will produce a tough cake with not much volume. Note

Sweetened with maple syrup and served with whipped maple butter, this moist date loaf is the perfect afternoon tea cake.

There are as many versions of minestrone as there are regions in Italy, but this version simplifies the process with no loss of goodness or flavour.

This Indian pickle hails from Goa, and is delicious spread on sandwiches or mixed with rice and eaten with curries. Note

A rich and hearty white bean and chickpea soup with risoni from Australian Women's Weekly.

Bangers and mash is a classic in the pantheon of great British dishes. Red wine gravy, or straight onion gravy if you prefer, just makes the meal even better. Serve with peas for the full experience.

Serve these spiced Moroccan filo cigars with a herbed yoghurt dipping sauce as a tasty snack or starter.

Slice avocado just before assembling the salad. You can substitute prawns or lobster for the balmain bugs, if you prefer. You can use opal basil leaves, instead of the sweet leaves, if preferred. Tomatoes can be browned on an oven tray under a grill or in a hot oven. This recipe can be made with […]

Fragrant and herbaceous Thai beef salad with a sweet, sour and spicy dressing.

A healthy and beautiful grilled veal and radicchio salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

They say good things come in small packages, and these mini versions of the full-size favourite are proof.

Indian-style tandoori chicken drumsticks served on a bed of coconut rice with a wedge of lemon.

Packed with fruit and seeds, these gluten-free cranberry and honey muesli bars bars are perfect for a morning or afternoon pick-me-up. They're also nut-free, so feel free to add them to the kids' lunch boxes.

Crispy and spicy, lime and coconut prawns make a great share platter for parties or a starter for a dinner party.

The kids will love these fun domino cakes decorated with licorice strips and M&Ms. Get the party goers to build their own real domino chain to topple at the end of the party.

Use filtered water ­ the purer the water, the better the coffee Keep coffee beans in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place, grind the beans just before using. Once the beans are ground, their flavourful oils start to dissipate If you prefer strong coffee, select an appropriate roast rather than using larger […]

Cherry Ripe is a chocolate bar filled with coconut and glacé cherries. Use a good quality ice-cream actual varieties of ice-cream differ from manufacturer to manufacturer depending on the quantities of air and fat incorporated into the mixture. Almonds coated in a toffee mixture are called vienna almonds, scorched almonds can be used instead. Note

Put the kettle on and enjoy a thick buttered slice of this lovely spiced carrot cake.

A great first food for babies, this spinach purée is full of iron and perfectly healthy.

If liked, remove mould when set, flip omelette and cook for a few seconds until golden. Note

Tomato dip is best made close to serving. Note

Serve as an aromatic side dish, or alongside other delicious nibbles as part of an antipasto platter.

Dip can be made three days ahead, store, covered, in the refrigerator Note

Serve these moreish little bites at your next gathering and watch as they quickly disappear.

We used blue-eye (trevalla) fillets in this recipe, but you can use any white fish fillets you like. You can substitute a curry paste of your choice for the vindaloo.

These tasty savoury corn and chive muffins are easy to make are are great as an on-the-go snack or healthy lunch box treat.

This crumbed pork dish is ultimate comfort food. And you can have it on the table in 30 minutes for a quick weeknight dinner.

Impress your friends with sushi made completely from scratch. Use a whole range of fillings like salmon, tuna and even beef, for a fun and satisfying party food.

Chocolate ice-cream celebration cake

It's hard to say whether it's the dark chocolate, the cream or the ice-cream that gives this decadent iced chocolate its name. Of course, it could be the combination of all three with fresh, cold milk.

Sweet and sour are two flavours considered essential by the Chinese for a well-balanced meal. You can marry sweet and sour sauce with anything from beef to seafood, but pork with sweet and sour peaches is a particularly harmonious combination.

Baked risotto with chorizo and cherry tomatoes

Tender grilled teriyaki lamb skewers with a refreshing and crunchy carrot salad make a great lunch or light dinner. Serve with steamed rice or noodles if you need something slightly more substantial.

If you want to make a share-plate, party platter or after-school snack with a bit of substance, these potato skins with tomato salsa are the bomb. They'll be snapped up, and if you plan ahead you can use the potato flesh for myriad other recipes.

The delicious, spicy pan juices from the prawns add a huge dash of flavour to this simple spicy prawn linguine. Perfect for dinner on a warm evening when you just need something light and tasty.

You can make these lemongrass and beef rice paper rolls ahead of time, just place them seam-side down on a tray lined with plastic wrap, cover with damp paper towel and refrigerate until ready to serve.

We used watermelon, mandarins, kiwifruit, mango and strawberries. Use any combination you like. Note

Beans, tomato and red onion make the perfect bed for these tender, flaky fish fillets dressed with a cajun spice rub.

Healthy trail mix of puffed rice, almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, dates with a pinch of cinnamon.

Crispy grilled chicken with a delicious flavour-packed Thai-style nam jim.

These mouth-watering beetroot and goat's cheese pizzas are made with a delicious buckwheat wholemeal dough.

We used freeform paper cases made by pushing a 12cm square of paper (we used paper about the same thickness as printer paper) into ungreased pan holes, followed by a 12cm square of baking paper Note

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this indulgent combination of honey, chocolate and crunchy almond.

A slice is a great and versatile snack. This pink icing also adds a little fun to the mix!

Satisfy your tastebuds with this spicy pork and broccolini stir-fry.

Serve up these simple, fluffy ricotta pancakes with sliced fresh fruit and a drizzle of syrup for a delightful brunch for your loved ones this weekend.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Sometimes a salad makes a perfect lunch, this spicy lamb salad with pita bread and chickpeas is ideal.

These tartlets are delicious served with hot espresso.

Been searching for the perfect sauce to complete your meal? Look no further; this thick and easy gravy is sure to become a favourite with its rich flavours.

These crispy pastry cigars with plum dipping sauce make fantastic finger food.

This deeply and appetisingly coloured Asian-style pork belly has a unique sweet and spicy flavour and melts in the mouth. The crunchy noodle salad is the perfect accompaniment.

The robust flavour of kingfish compliments the fennel beautifully. Swordfish will work equally as well. Either way, served with a green salad and grilled cherry tomatoes.you have a healthy, delicious and low-carb meal.

Serve this incredibly versatile meat-free, protein and vitamin filled meal for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.

A classic of French rural cooking, ratatouille makes a great side for lamb and chicken dishes.

Trout roasted with amchur and green mango salad; amchur powder is dried and ground green mango, commonly used in Indian cooking.

Other dried fruit may be used in place of glace cherries if liked. Note

Suitable to freeze at the end of step 1. Shawarma usually refers to meat cooked on a turning spit, but it also refers to a pitta bread sandwich. This is our slow cooker take on the shawarma. Place the meat, salad, bread, yoghurt and harissa on the table and let everyone make their own wrap. […]

Tender lamb, al dente pasta and peppery rocket leaves make a fabulous pasta salad that is a meal in itself.

If you can find fresh orecchiette, use them instead of the packaged dried version. Note

Fill your house with the irresistible scent of apple and cinnamon with these divine little loaves.

The nutty flavour of burnt butter pairs beautifully with the tang of roasted marinated artichokes in this gorgeously simple pasta dish.

The beauty of smoothies is that you get all that delicious tasting fruit juice, without missing out on the goodness of the whole fruit. Plus, they're a quick way to get your 5-a-day when you're on the go.

These wafer-thin biscuits are perfect with a cup of hot chocolate or strong espresso.

Asian chicken broth with bean thread noodles, red Thai chillies and lemon grass from Australian Women's Weekly.

Traditional Italian vongole and chorizo linguine from Australian Women's Weekly.

If green is good for you, then this soup is like a bowl tonic for the body and the soul. Spice it up with a spoonful of curry paste if you like.

Equipment: 30cm x 40cm rectangular cake board You can also use raspberry and vanilla marshmallows, halved crossways, or a variety of chocolate buttons to decorate the balloon. If using butter cream instead of the strawberry frosting, you will need one quantity of butter cream which ­ you can tint pink or leave plain. Note

These little fibre-packed cookies are the perfect treat to add to a school lunch box or for an afternoon treat.

The salad can be made the night before; store, covered, in the fridge. To make the perfect hard-boiled eggs, place eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil; boil, uncovered, for 3½ minutes, drain. Shell eggs when cool enough to handle. Prick the potatoes all over with a fork […]

Classic Italian with a twist.

Meaning 'ear' to reflect it's shape, which resembles a little ear, orecchiette is a speciality of the Apulia region in Southern Italy.