Crush juniper berries with the side of heavy knife. Juniper berries, best known for the flavour they impart to gin, are a dark blue, almost black, soft, aromatic berry used in many traditional European recipes. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Note

A healthy and simple mixed vegetable and stir-fried rice dish that can be spiced up with chicken or fish.

Friands are small French cakes, also known financiers. Note

Some people find the bitterness of radicchio a little overpowering. Try brushing each whole radicchio with oil and grill or barbecue until the outside leaves are charred and the inside is tender. This will give a sweeter smokey flavour. Slices of mango or paw paw make a nice addition to this salad. Note

Pilaf can be prepared several hours ahead. Transfer pilaf to an ovenproof dish, cover with foil and refrigerate. Warm in oven as required. Note

You can make the prawn mixture a day ahead. Store, covered, in refrigerator. Assemble sandwiches on the day and store, covered with damp absorbent paper, in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to go. Note

store recipe can be made 3 days ahead and refrigerated, covered. Note

A simple grilled chicken dish packed full of big flavours.

Dip your fingers in cold water when shaping meatballs to keep the raw mixture from sticking to your hands. Note

Each of these four recipes makes 24 shooters so you need a minimum 24 (40ml) shot glasses. Note

We used small (15cm/6-inch diameter) packaged pizza bases for this recipe. Note

Soba are fresh or dried Japanese noodles made from buckwheat and wheat flour. They’re available from Asian food stores and major supermarkets. Note

Delicious and fragrant lamb fillet in chilli and coconut milk from Australian Women's Weekly.

It’s easy to make pesto from different herbs or green leaves and with other nuts. A great combination is baby rocket and pistachio (it goes beautifully with chicken). A few other enticing blends include fresh coriander leaves with chilli instead of nuts, or sun-dried tomatoes processed with olives and walnuts. Note

Choose freestone peaches as it will be easier to remove the seeds. Note

Tender slow-cooked lamb shoulder with a sweet and delicious quince and honey rub.

Russet burbank potatoes were used to make this dish, however substituting with Agria or other boiling potatoes is fine. Note

You could use frozen ready-made crepes, or freeze your own. The filling needs to be made on the day of serving. Note

Macaroons are available from specialty bakery shops and select supermarkets. If you can’t find them, any small round filled biscuit will do. Try mini Oreos or mini Wagon Wheels, or Monte Carlos. Note

These caramels are easy to make for a school fête and gorgeous to serve with after-dinner coffee. Note

Any similar-sized pasta shape such as casarecce, rigatoni or penne would be suitable for this dish. Note

Snow pea sprouts and pea tendrils can be hard to get sometimes, use bean sprouts or any other type of sprouts instead. Note

As a rule, when steaming, the water should never touch the food. While a tight-fitting lid will keep most of the water in the pan or wok, if you’re steaming for long periods of time, it’s not a bad idea to check occasionally, that the water has not totally evaporated. Note

Kecap (ketjap) manis, a thick sweet soy sauce of Indonesian origin, is available at many supermarkets and Asian food stores. Note

You need to cook 1 cup (200g) rice for this recipe. Or, use two 250g sachets of pre-cooked jasmine rice. Nasi goreng seasoning is a spice paste found in sachets in the Asian food section of supermarkets. Note

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Fruit medley is a combination of chopped dried fruit containing apricots, apples, sultanas etc. Any fruit of your choice can be substituted. Note

Desiree, bintje or russet burbank potatoes are all good choices for this recipe. Note

A healthy and rich vegetable dish with smoky baked beans and tomato from Australian Women's Weekly.

Make your own rosemary and lemon cured beef to sit atop crisp sourdough toasts with sour cream - perfect for a canape or starter at your next dinner party.

Moroccan-style couscous spiced with harissa; a great side served with saucy meat dishes.

A healthy and filling Mexican vegetarian dish with a rich and delicious spiced tomato and avocado salsa.

We used 16cm-round corn tortillas, which are packaged in cryovac. Unused tortillas can be frozen in freezer bags for up to three weeks. You can also soften tortillas by wrapping them in foil and heating them in a moderate oven for about 5 minutes or until hot. Note

You could use pastrami, shaved turkey or chicken breast instead of the beef. Note

We removed the roe from the scallops, but it can be left intact, if you prefer. Note

Cake is best decorated on day required. Note

Cointreau or Triple Sec can be substituted for Grand Marnier. Note

A fragrant and delicious spiced lentil side dish from Australian Women's Weekly.

Sichuan is a province in southwest China known for its abundant use of chilli and eye-wateringly fiery dishes.

Quick and easy-to-make crispy roast potatoes with paprika aïoli from Australian Women's Weekly.

A light and summery Moroccan-style beef salad packed full of apricots, sultanas, pine nuts, mint and dill.

Recipe is best prepared as required. Note

Pies can be cooked one day ahead; keep, covered, in refrigerator. Reheat pies in a single layer on oven trays, covered loosely with foil, in oven (180°C/160°C fan-forced) for about 10 minutes. Uncooked pies can be frozen between layers of freezer wrap for up to three months; thaw in refrigerator for 12 hours or overnight […]

To save time, buy shelled and deveined prawns and calamari rings from your local fish supplier. Some major supermarkets also have a fresh seafood section. Note

Satay sauce is a sauce made from roasted peanuts and is widely used in the cuisines of Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and China.

Saltimbocca is a classic Italian dish that literally translates as "jump in the mouth". It is usually made of beef or veal, and rolled with proscuitto and sage leaves.

Treat yourself this morning with gorgeous French-style spelt crêpes with poached pear and blueberries.

Sumac is a purple-red, astringent spice ground from berries growing on shrubs that flourish wild around the Mediterranean, it adds a tart, lemony flavour to dishes. It can be found in Middle-Eastern food stores and most major supermarkets. Note

Theses healthy lemon ricotta pancakes skip the sugar and instead are topping with zesty mandarin pieces and a drizzle of honey for a clean, simple breakfast pancake dish. The right way to start your day.

Tortiglioni, a straight tubular pasta with grooves on the exterior, works well when baked with a chunky sauce, such as this one.

The metal will conduct heat through the centre of the potatoes, helping them to cook faster. Note

Create delicious Italian pasta at home with this beautiful ricotta and silverbeet gnocchi. Served in a fragrant tomato sauce, it's the ultimate comfort food for a cool evening in.

A crispy and delicious mashed potato casserole is the perfect accompaniment to roast dinners.

You will need about 7 lemons for this recipe. Note

A classic Italian pasta dish with spaghetti alla napoletana sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.

These delicious homemade chicken and vegetable rolls are great for sharing.

If preferred, use boned lamb leg or shoulder. Make salad just before serving and drizzle with a little red-wine vinegar. Note

An exquisite and wholesome smoked chicken, radicchio and basil salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Spice up your night with this Mexican chilli con carne with guacamole.

You don’t have to use fruit bread, ­you could use white bread, croissants or panettone. Croissants are particularly delicious with the strawberry jam. Note

Tuna and swordfish fillets are both good substitutes for cod. Note