Butterflied chickens are available from specialist chicken and butcher shops. Note

Each of the topping recipes here makes enough to cover four mini pizza bases. You can buy prepared pizza bases from the supermarket, they can be found in the refrigerated, freezer or bakery sections. Note

If you can’t buy shelled pistachios, soak shelled nuts in boiling water for about 5 minutes, drain, then pat dry with absorbent paper. Rub skins with a cloth to peel. Note

To freeze; complete recipe to the end of step 2. Place empanadas, in a single layer, on a bakingpaper-lined baking tray. Freeze for 2 to 3 hours or until firm. Transfer to a large snap-lock bag. Expel any excess air. Label, date and freeze for up to one month. Continue from step 3, cooking time […]

Lebanese bread can be substituted for prepared pizza base. Note

Make your own version of the popular Asian-style satay chicken starter dish to impress your family and friends.

Harissa is a fiery Moroccan sauce or paste made from dried chillies, cumin, garlic, oil and caraway seeds.

Chicken, chorizo, tomato and saffron come together in this delicious Spanish pie.

Preserved lemon is available at delicatessens and some supermarkets. Note

Don’t over stuff the chickens as this will affect the cooking time. Note

Mexican-style chicken fajitas with pan-fried chicken and capsicum.

Chicken puffs should not be reheated more than once. Puffs can be baked several hours ahead. Cool slightly then refrigerate. Reheat thoroughly in a 160°C preheated oven just before serving. Note

Chicken and anything it is marinated in needs to be fully cooked to rid it of harmful bacteria. Wash any kitchen equipment that comes in contact with raw chicken thoroughly with warm soapy water. Chicken thighs are delicious, but are often overlooked in favour of breast fillets. The thigh is full of flavour and will […]

Always check the manufacturer’s instructions before using a pressure cooker. Note

A light and delicate salad with smoked chicken, cranberry, pear and pecan nuts.

Goujons are small strips of fish or chicken, coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried.

In this barbecued chicken recipe the segmented chicken is seasoned with delicious Mexican spices and served with grilled corn cobs and seared lime cheeks.

You could set out a platter of sliced chicken, bowl of salad with serving tongs and stack of tortillas for everyone to assemble their own great food-to-go. Note

Chicken can be cooked, cooled and refrigerated the day before. Note

Pan-fried chicken with an aromatic and flavoursome cranberry and pine nut pilaf.

Fresh, fragrant and flavourful in every mouthful.

A light and healthy smoked chicken salad for a midweek lunch.

Chicken can be marinated in cajun mixture overnight. Cook chicken and fill pockets as required. Note

You need to buy half a small barbecued chicken for this recipe. Note

A colourful summery salad with smoked chicken and avocado from Australian Women's Weekly.

Cute little green Thai chicken curry bowls that pack an aromatic and flavourful punch.

Roast chicken pairs beautifully with the flavours of lemon and mint while the broad beans add a touch of green.

Use a mandoline or V-slicer with a julienne attachment to slice the carrot into thin strips. Baby asian greens are a mix of baby buk choy, choy sum, gai lan and water spinach. Note

Chicken can be prepared and stuffed with cheese a day ahead; store, covered, in the refrigerator. Remove toothpicks before serving. Note

Nana's roast chicken simply doesn't stand up to this spice-packed Middle-Eastern roast with a creamy feta sauce.

You could add 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger to the broth for extra flavour, if you like. Note

There's no need to miss out on delicious pastry dishes because of allergies. This tasty chicken, semi-dried tomato and spinach tart is gluten-free, and beautiful enjoyed warm from the oven or served cool as a lunch-box snack.

Crunchy crumbed chicken schnitzel with a fresh and zingy coleslaw,

For shallow-frying, add enough oil to come halfway up the side of the food to be fried. Aioli is garlic mayonnaise, available from the condiment aisle in most super markets. Note

Soak the skewers in cold water for at least an hour before using to prevent them from scorching during cooking. For optimum flavour, marinate the chicken overnight. Note

The recipe is best made close to serving. Note

You can use ½ cup dry sherry with ½ cup water instead of the chinese cooking wine. This dish is suitable to freeze at the end of step 1. Note

If you cannot find banana chillies, use capsicums instead. Note

Use a zester to get long thin strips of rind. Note

Some clams might not open after cooking. These might need prompting with a knife or might not have cooked as quickly as the others ­you don’t have to discard them, just open with a knife and cook a little longer if you wish. Note

Recipe can be made a day ahead and refrigerated, covered. Note

Crispy, crunchy and delicious Southern fried chicken from Australian Women's Weekly.

Recipe is best prepared as required. Note

The secret for making perfect roast potatoes? Use olive oil instead of other oils or butter because it tolerates high oven temperatures better and gives a delicious taste to the potatoes.

A delicious filo pastry pie that will fill the bellies of your entire family (and more!)

You can substitute a white medium-grain rice if koshihikari is unavailable. Note

An Italian-American dish of chicken breasts, capers, parsley and Marsala wine.

Saffron is obtained from the stigmas of the saffron crocus and it is famously the most expensive spice in the world. Note

Chicken drumettes are drumsticks with the end of the bone chopped off. They are also sold as “lovely legs”. Note

A simple grilled chicken dish packed full of big flavours.

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

Aïoli is a garlic mayonnaise; it is available in supermarkets and delicatessens. 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 […]

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

Charming little savoury pies filled with a delicious chicken, celery and thyme mix.

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

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

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

Serve chicken with dressing. You need a large bunch of spinach weighing about 400g to get the number of large leaves required for this recipe. Note

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

A hearty cassoulet with delicate chicken breast and merguez, a spicy North African sausage.

Asian-style pork and chicken stir-fry with a wonderfully rich black bean sauce.

If fresh mango is not available, you can use 800g canned mango cheeks instead; drain them well, then slice thinly. Note

Use only the lower white part of the lemon grass stem. Garlic, lemon grass and sweet chilli sauce lend a Thai accent to this recipe Note

A traditional Sunday dinner dish in the French countryside that literally means, 'chicken in a pot'.

Recreate your favourite Asian starter dish at home with delicious satay and sweet and sour sauces.

Sumac is a spice that adds a tart, lemony flavour and can be found in Middle Eastern food stores. Note

This deliciously tender slowcooked spiced chicken in coconut sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.

You could stir some finely chopped and seeded cucumber into the remaining yoghurt. Note

Refried beans are sold, canned, in most supermarkets, as are packaged flour tortillas. Made of pinto beans that are just parboiled then fried with various seasonings, refried beans are also known by their Mexican name of frijoles refritos. You will need to purchase one small iceberg lettuce for this recipe. Note