Chicken

Tom ka gai, a spicy and sour hot soup with coconut milk in Thai cuisine and Lao cuisine, from Australian Women's Weekly.

An Asian-style chicken salad with a mandarin dressing - perfect for light dinners or lunches.

Beggar's chicken is a dish from Changshu, Jiangsu province. The chicken is stuffed, wrapped in clay-like dough, and roasted.

Spicy barbecued chicken pieces with an even spicier tomato salsa.

Kids will love this mildly spiced rice dish loaded with vegies and chicken.

A classic French chicken casserole braised in a rich red wine and vegetable sauce.

Drumettes are the meaty end of the chicken wing. If they are not on display in your supermarket or chicken shop you can ask for them to be prepared specially for you. Note

You’ll need about half a bunch of snake beans for this recipe. Use green beans, if you prefer. Note

serving suggestion Toss some rinsed, drained corn kernels through the avocado salad, if you like; accompany with a green leafy salad. To flip the quesadillas, invert the frying pan with the quesadilla onto a plate, then slide the quesadilla back into the pan. Quesadillas can also be cooked in a sandwich press. Note

Serve these crispy chicken sausage rolls with your favourite dipping sauce for a fast and tasty snack.

dairy-free egg-free Note

You will need two bunches of asparagus and a quarter of a medium wombok for this recipe. A barbecued chicken can also be used; remove and discard bones and skin then shred meat coarsely before tossing with remaining salad ingredients. Note

Add a finely chopped fresh red thai chilli if you want to heat up this salad. Note

Soak 12 bamboo skewers in water before use to avoid them scorching and splintering. You can substitute mango for the papaya, if you like. Note

A colourful and fragrant Indian-style chicken salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Smoky barbecued corn turns this open chicken sandwich on dark rye into a gourmet lunch.

A crispy and delicious Indian-style tandoori chicken dish; perfect for sharing with friends and family. Serve with coriander, cucumber and mint salad and mint raita.

Tandoori powder is a flavourless mixture of yellow and red coloured powdered vegetable dye, available from Indian food stores. Substitute normal red food colouring if you like – do not use turmeric.

These tasty Indian spiced patties are great enjoyed on their own with a side salad or as a side or starter to a big Indian feast.

Cook 1 cup (200g) white long-grain rice the night before making this recipe, refrigerate it, spread thinly on a tray, covered, overnight. You need a large barbecued chicken, weighing approximately 900g, for this recipe. Note

Give your regular roasted chicken an Asian kick with this hoisin, lime and chilli flavoured version. Served with baby bok choy, it's a complete, flavourful and low carb meal.

These fragrant pies are a great savoury lunch snack.

Tender chicken with chilli jam and cashew nuts makes a great mid-week dinner. Use a little chilli jam the first time you make this recipe and add more or less depending on your taste.

You can also use elbow macaroni or shell pasta instead of the penne. Note

The humble chicken schnitzel is always a winner. Jazz up your usual crust with some lemon zest and herbs. Serve with some greens and there'll be no complaints.

moroccan marinade is a bottled blend of garlic, capsicum, chilli, lemon and various spices, and can be found at your local supermarket. Preserved lemons ­ salted lemons preserved in a mixture of olive oil and lemon juice ­ are a North African specialty, usually added to casseroles and tagines to impart a salty-sour acidic flavour. […]

Healthy, fragrant and delicious Thai chicken in lettuce-leaf cups from Australian Women's Weekly.

This Middle Eastern-inspired dish is easy, well-balanced and delicious.

A member of the lily family, asparagus is a delicious vegetable with a delicate, nutty flavour that can be eaten raw or cooked. The woody stems of the spears should be removed before cooking or eating, and any especially hard, tough stems should be peeled. Note

Serve with vegetables of your choice. Recipe is best prepared as required. Note

You’ll need to buy 2 x 270g packets of wonton wrappers. They are available from the refrigerated section of Asian grocery stores and most supermarkets. The rolls can be made a day before they’re needed, keep covered with damp absorbent paper, then plastic wrap, in the fridge. Bake the rolls up to an hour before […]

Tasty and juicy tarragon roast chicken with crispy potatoes from Australian Women's Weekly.

We love slow cookers - simply pop all your ingredients into the cooker and come back to a warming, flavour-packed dish. This zesty hot and sour chicken soup tastes absolutely amazing after several hours of slow-cooking.

Get out the pressure cooker and make this exquisite dish in no time.

Interestingly enough, due to its shape, a tagine actually cooks by steaming, just like your microwave oven. Serve the tagine with steamed couscous with plumped raisins and finely chopped fresh coriander tossed into it.

The true finger-licking chicken, southern fried chicken is a classic dish from the US Deep South. Especially good served with corn on the cob dripping in butter.

A barbecued chicken weighing about 800g (1½ pounds) should give you 2 cups of shredded chicken meat. Note

Sweet and spicy Indian-style masala chicken drumsticks; great for main dishes or sharing platters.

Panko breadcrumbs can be found in the Asian section of most supermarkets. You can use packaged or fresh breadcrumbs in this recipe, if you like. Note

Wrapping these little chickens in proscuitto helps keep them moist while roasting, as well as infusing the meat with their flavour.

Try this twist on crumbed chicken, delicious crunchy parmesan and couscous chicken makes a fresh, stylish shared platter for parties.

Grilled Indian-style chicken with spicy lentils from Australian Women's Weekly.

Basil is one of the easiest and most useful herbs to grow. You don’t need a large kitchen garden, a pot or a window box in a protected, sunny position is sufficient. Basil will grow year-round (depending on the climate) and you can freeze the leaves for later use. Note

An exotic and exquisite salad.

Algerian chicken and chickpea soup

Quarter some limes and heat up a stack of corn tortilla to serve alongside this chilli chicken, tomato and corn soup. A dollop of sour cream wouldn't go astray either.

The literal translation of "pot on the fire" refers to the way this old standard was originally cooked, in a huge cast-iron pot directly in the fireplace. Any combination of vegetables and meat can be used, and the French versions are as numerous as there are regions of the country.

These tasty chicken, raisin and pine nut empanadas are packed full of flavour and spice. Enjoy them as a snack, light lunch or finger food for your next dinner party.

A filling and tasty garlic and oregano flavoured roast chicken. Simple to make with less dishes!

You can use a large barbecued chicken instead of the breast fillets, if you prefer; discard bones and skin, then shred meat coarsely before tossing with remaining salad ingredients. Note

Cut part of one of the schnitzels into finger-size pieces and serve with tomato sauce instead of the capsicum and caper mayonnaise. Note

A tomatillo is a small green fruit that is a member of the tomato family. It is a basic ingredient in Mexican cooking and adds a tart flavour to food. It is covered by a papery husk, similar to that of an onion, which should be removed, as it is not edible. Tomatillos are also […]

Chicken mulligatawny, literally meaning 'pepper water', is an English interpretation of an Indian dish.

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. Food referred to as “à la bourguignon” is food cooked in the style of the famous French wine region of Burgundy, and is instantly recognisable by its red wine sauce containing mushrooms, bacon and onions. While most of us are familiar with the classic boeuf (beef ) bourguignon, lamb […]

Succulent chicken breasts stuffed with ricotta and basil make a wonderful dinner party dish. Using a piping bag to fill the pockets with stuffing will make it easier.

An uncomplicated recipe that can be prepared as an everyday meal, or a `glam’ one for special occasions. Note

The food of Thailand takes first prize in the popularity stakes these days and no wonder: quick and easy to prepare, delicious recipes such as this are every cook's dream

Holy basil, also known as kra pao or hot basil. If you can’t find it, use ordinary sweet basil instead. Snake beans are long, thin green beans that are Asian in origin, use green beans if unavailable. Note

You need to soak 12 bamboo skewers in cold water for at least an hour before use to prevent them from splintering or burning during cooking. Note

You can use the oil from the artichokes in the dressing if you wish. You will need to purchase a large barbecued chicken weighing about 900g for this recipe. Note

The pancetta, stock and olives are already quite salty, so you should not need to add extra salt to this dish. Note

A fresh and light Thai chicken noodle salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

To make this soup more fun for toddlers cut different shapes from bread like stars, hearts or animals. You could get older toddlers to cut the shapes from the bread to get them involved in the preparation of the meal. Note

Slow-cooked in jerk seasoning, these drumsticks are tender and delicious, gorgeous as a starter or to hand around at a party.

A very quick and easy Japanese teriyaki chicken with noodles from the shopping bag to your dinner table in 20 minutes. Vary the chilli to suit your spice threshold. Leave it out all together, if you like.

Delicious, fragrant and finger-lickin' good Thai chicken patties with pesto.

Silky smooth and full of incredible flavours, this chicken liver parfait with sourdough wafers makes an excellent share plate or a starter for a dinner party.

Freeze leftover pitta breads to use in later recipes. Note

For a slightly different take on the classic Italian lasagne recipe, often served with a rich beef bolognese sauce, this dish uses ground chicken, hearty mushrooms and fibre-packed zucchini. It's a great way to sneak more vegies into your kids diet!

Vinegar cuts the sweetness of this rich onion jam, and makes it the perfect pairing for this liqueur spiked pâté.