Before starting the recipe, boil the kettle so you have boiling water ready to prepare the noodles. Note

You could use pecorino cheese as a substitute for kefalotyri cheese. Note

This pudding can be made a week ahead; store, covered, in the fridge, or freeze for up to 2 months. Brandy cream sauce can be made a day ahead; store, covered, in the fridge. Note

This recipe also makes 6 texas muffins (¾-cup/180ml), bake about 25 minutes. Note

Light and crunchy Asian greens salad with a flavourful sesame and ginger dressing.

Buy greek or lebanese baklava from specialty shops, delicatessens or some coffee shops. Note

It is fine to use just one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Note

This mixture will make 2 cups of mousse. Divide mousse among small glasses for serving ­40ml shot glasses will give you about 12 delicious mini servings. Note

Use any melon and berry combination; just make sure you use the same amounts. Note

A quick and easy potato smash with beef and eggplant that is great for the kids.

Derived from an Italian word meaning `garden’, giardiniera is an Italian dish of pickled vegetables. Note

Cripsy, crunchy and delicious schnitzels crumbed in garlic, sage and lemon.

Quick and easy Asian-style stick pork stir-fry for those busy midweek nights.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Rice paper wrappers are available from the Asian food section of supermarkets. Note

This fresh spring frittata combines frozen broad beans and peas with ricotta to create an easy dinner that can be on the table in 30 minutes. It's just as good served up for lunch the next day.

Make sure you cut all your vegies into similar size pieces. This ensures that they all cook at the same rate. If you cut your vegetables on the diagonal, it not only improves the attractiveness of the dish, it maximises their exposure to the heat. You could use chicken, beef or seafood in this recipe […]

Prepare the mushrooms ready for grilling the day before; keep covered in the fridge. Mushrooms can be grilled up to 30 minutes before serving. Note

Lassis are yoghurt-based drinks which are an excellent cooling foil for a fiery Indian curry. Note

Moist and buttery.

As the sauce is heated, the alcohol can ignite. It generally burns off in a matter of seconds, but shaking the pan will extinguish the flame. Keep a lid nearby, exercise caution and don’t use your exhaust fan when making this sauce. Note

These nuts are so moreish it will be hard to hand them over; to prevent such a dilemma, double the quantity and the problem is solved! Note

dairy-free gluten-free wheat-free egg-free nut-free If you have any leftover granita, leave it in the pan and cover it with foil before putting it back in the freezer. You may need to scrape the mixture with a fork again when you are ready to eat it. Note

This is a classic Japanese dish that is traditionally served cold as a starter.

The frying pan goes under the grill in this recipe, 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. If you don’t have a lid for the frying pan, cover it with foil. Cook the […]

This recipe is best made close to serving. Not suitable to microwave. Not suitable to freeze. Note

Tender lamb backstraps with a crunchy sesame, chilli and parsley crumb.

Make your own marinated artichoke hearts to add to salads, your next share platter, or even give as a thoughtful gift.

Wear disposable gloves when peeling the beetroot. Note

A mint pattie is a round chocolate-coated confectionery with a soft peppermint centre. It is available from most supermarkets. You may also use Griffin’s mint treat bites if mint pattie’s are not available. Note

An exquisite salad with slices of tender pork and sticky caramelised apple.

Vietnamese mint is not actually mint, but a pungent and peppery narrow-leafed member of the buckwheat family. Also known as laksa leaf and cambodian mint, it is available from Asian greengrocers. Any white fish cutlets are suitable for this recipe. Note

A crispy baked pumpkin and ricotta dish that is a great healthy side to go with meaty dishes.

Mad about marmalade? Then, this muffin is for you. Marmalades come in a range of flavours sweet through to bitter and everything in between. Try a bitter marmalade first, it teams so well with the almonds and the sweetness of the syrup. Note

Old-fashioned cast gem irons are available from specialty cookware shops or second-hand shops. Note

You can soak the beans early in the day before you want to serve them, then at night make this recipe; reheat the beans for breakfast the following day. Note

36 lollypop or paddle pop sticks are needed for this recipe. Push the sticks of the popcakes into the top of a cardboard egg carton to dry. Light or dark fruit cake is suitable, use whichever is preferred. Note

The classic reuben was always assembled then cooked in a frying pan. Making one in your sandwich press not only saves on washing up but keeps it slightly healthier because the bread doesn’t have to be buttered on the outside as for pan-frying. Plus, the cheese melts inside the sandwich without oozing out into the […]

Recipe is best prepared as required. Note

A light and healthy salad that is full of bright colours and big flavours.

Crispy and delicious spiced spatchcock with a cooling herb yogurt from Australian Women's Weekly.

Semolina is available from health-food stores and supermarkets. It can be replaced with 1 cup plain (all-purpose) flour. Lime, orange or mandarin juice and grated rind can be substituted for the lemon. Note

Blue cheeses are mould-treated cheeses mottled with blue veining. Varieties range from firm and crumbly stilton types to mild, creamy brie-like cheeses. Use a firm and crumbly blue cheese for this recipe. Note

A classic treat from our iconic Test Kitchen.

These cakes are best made on the day of serving. Note

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. Note

If salmon slices are less than 6cm wide, you can use two pieces side by side. Overlap edges of salmon then press them together gently before cutting out rounds. Note

Rigatoni, a ridged, tube-shaped pasta, is ideal for baked dishes because it is wide and the hearty fillings cling to the indentations around the edges. Note

Filleted portions of smoked trout, in a variety of sizes, are now available at most supermarkets; we used three 150g portions for this recipe. Crispy fried noodles are crisp wheat noodles already deep-fried. They are available from Asian grocery stores and most major supermarkets. If you like, replace the coleslaw mix with 3½ cups of […]

A beautifully bright and colourful rainbow salad packed full of beetroot, asparagus, orange and avocado.

Sugar flowers of many shapes, sizes and colours can be bought from most supermarkets and cake decorating shops. Note