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basic butter cookies

Basic butter cookies

Check the cookies a few minutes before the end of baking time if they feel a little soft, but firm, give one cookie a gentle push with the side of your thumb. A cooked cookie will slide easily on the tray. The cookies will become crisp on cooling. Note
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tandoori chicken

Tandoori chicken

Grilled tandoori chicken with a fragrant tomato and coriander salsa from Australian Women's Weekly.
Asparagus and brie tartines

Asparagus and brie tartines

Baked brie and asparagus tartines make a dish for a celebratory lunch. If you're looking for some variety, you can replace the asparagus with honey and thyme.
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RASPBERRY COCONUT CREAM

Raspberry coconut cream

Take an eaton mess, replace the pav with macaroons and add some custard and you have this deliciously layered raspberry dessert in mere moments.
buckwheat blini

Buckwheat blini

Originally from Russia, blini are small, leavened buckwheat pancakes that are traditionally served with sour cream and caviar. They make a perfect base for any number of canapé toppings.
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chilli garlic mince with snake beans

Chilli garlic mince with snake beans

Snake beans are long (about 40cm), thin, round, fresh green beans, Asian in origin with a taste similar to green or french beans. Used most frequently in stir-fries, they are also called yard-long beans because of their (pre-metric) length. Kecap asin is a thick, salty, dark soy sauce. It is available from Asian food stores […]
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Veal and asparagus with basil mayo

Veal and asparagus with basil mayo

These tender, juicy veal cutlets are enhanced with a fragrant basil mayo and crisp asparagus. With just 30 minutes cooking time it's a tasty dish you're sure to return to again and again.
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tuna and chilli pasta

Tuna and chilli pasta

Add baby capers and chopped basil the pasta sauce, if liked. Any type of spaghetti can be substituted, if liked. Serve pasta with lemon wedges and basil leaves, if liked. Note
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fruit cakes

Fruit cakes

For a gift-giving idea, spray a bamboo steamer (available from Asian food stores) with silver spray, line with tissue and fill with little cakes. Wrap it completely in cellophane and tie with a ribbon. Substitute brandy for Irish whiskey, if you like.
BEEF &MIXED SPROUT SALAD

Beef and mixed sprout salad

Serve this colourful platter of sliced grilled beef, assorted sprouts and vegetables for a healthy, delicious meal with friends and family.
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BRANDIED PEARS

Brandied pears

These grilled pears with vanilla ice-cream make a simple, elegant dessert.
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lamb and burghul burgers

Lamb and burghul burgers

To freeze. Complete recipe to the end of step 2. Individually wrap patties in plastic wrap. Label, date and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Continue from step 3. Note
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tomato, basil and pancetta omelette

Tomato, basil and pancetta omelette

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. You need a medium frying pan having a heatproof handle and a 20cm base for this recipe. If the pan handle is not heatproof, wrap it tightly in a few layers of foil; place the pan under the grill, but keep the handle away from the heat, if possible. […]
Char-grilled fruit

Char-grilled fruit

It seems counter intuitive to cook fruit in this way, but char grilling caramelises all of those lovely fruit sugars and brings a great intensity of flavour. Whipped cream completes the experience.
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passionfruit flummery

Passionfruit flummery

Flummery originated in rural Britain, where it was made with oatmeal or wheat ears soaked in warm water for up to three days. Over time, fruit and gelatine (or 'isinglass', before gelatine was invented) were used instead of grain, turning it into a jelly-like dessert.
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lemon cake

Lemon cake

This lemon tea cake is made something special when you layer it with lashings of lemon mascarpone frosting.
mediterranean smash

Mediterranean smash

The perfect side dish for roast meats and barbecues, this mediterranean smash has tender potatoes, olives, garlic and basil.
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lemon and apricot cake

Lemon and apricot cake

Put the kettle on and treat yourself to a thick wedge of this gingery lemon and apricot cake, best served with a dollop of yoghurt or whipped cream.
creamy pumpkin and prosciutto pasta

Pasta with pumpkin and prosciutto

This quick and tasty pasta dish is packed full of flavour and is perfect for a mid week dinner for the family. The combination of crispy proscuitto and tender pumpkin is complemented wonderfully by freshly shaved parmesan cheese.
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Agnolotti in sage and pumpkin puree

Agnolotti in sage and pumpkin puree

Similar to ravioli, agnolotti are tiny pillows of pasta stuffed with one of any manner of different fillings. You can buy these already made, sold in cryovac packages, in the refrigerated section of your supermarket or fresh from specialty pasta makers. Note
turkey koftas

Turkey koftas

Koftas are simply minced meat mixed with spices, and often onions, and rolled shape, although in many Arab countries they are shaped into ovals.
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choc-peanut corn flake cookies

Choc-peanut corn flake cookies

For pure crunchy peanut-buttery bliss you can't go past these cookies. If you like, replace the chocolate melts with chopped dark (semi-sweet) chocolate.
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pappardelle marinara

Pappardelle marinara

If you can't get a pre-made marinara mix, your fishmonger will happily make one up for you including all of your favourite seafood. There are no real rules, but select seafood that will hold its shape well, and be careful not to overcook it.
Mixed-berry smoothie

Mixed berry smoothie

Try adding a few spoonfuls of toasted muesli to create a healthy and satisfying breakfast smoothie.
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orange and radish salad

Orange and radish salad

You will need one bunch of red radishes for this recipe. This recipe is best made just before serving, it will become soggy if left standing. Note
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doner kebab

Doner kebab

Döner kebab is a Turkish dish made of meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie. It can be made using chicken or beef.
yakitori

Yakitori

Yakitori, grilled chicken, is commonly a Japanese type of skewered chicken.
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honey soy chicken

Honey soy chicken

The cut known as chicken kiev is a breast of chicken with the wing bone attached; this gives a small jutting-out bone on each fillet. It is available from poultry shops. Note
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bacon and baked beans on muffins

Bacon and baked beans on muffins

For a vegetarian option, replace the bacon with low-fat cottage cheese. If you can’t find baby basil leaves, just roughly chop larger leaves. Note
fish parcels with vegetables

Fish parcels with vegetables

This technique, also known as en papillote, steams food in a closed pouch made from baking paper or foil. The parcel keeps the fish moist, and retains the flavour of the vegetables. Serve the food in the pouch at the table. Note
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molten chocolate pudding

Molten chocolate pudding

The molten part of this chocolate pudding is created by not cooking this dish all the way through, but just enough to create a piping hot 'molten' like centre, that combines beautifully with the good quality vanilla ice cream or cream that you'll spoon on top!