Chilli

You can use any firm white fish fillet, such as ling or blue-eye, for this tasty fish with thai-style dressing.

This fresh and fragrant Thai chilli lime chicken salad is crisp, fresh and full of flavour.

Steaming this Thai-style chicken draws the flavour of the seasoning right into the flesh of the fillet. If the silver beet leaves are small, use two per chicken breast. If kaffir lime leaves are unavailable, use 2 teaspoons of finely grated lime rind.

Redfish, usually sold skinned as fillets, is ideal for these fish cakes because of its delicate flavour. You can, however, use practically any mild-flavoured, skinless fish fillet.

Rocket, garlic and chilli add lots of peppery heat to this quick but flavoursome spaghetti dish, while pine nuts and parmesan bring the whole dish together.

This simple swordfish with Thai dressing should be cooked on a barbecue or griddle pan just before serving to help keep the fish at it's tender, juicy best.

Spicy pickled onions, packed with chillies, cloves and ginger, make the perfect accompaniment to a classic ploughman's lunch.

Savoury and deeply satisfying, this vegetable curry is great as part of a banquet or as a meal on its own.

Tender morsels of meat and sweet chilli sauce combine to make these barbecued beef ribs finger-lickingly good. Be sure to prepare enough per person, or you'll have people fighting over the last bone!

Is your family sick of meat and veg? Try this easy, delicious new recipe for Thai beef with noodles. Fresh, fragrant and full of crunch and flavour.

Delicious grilled margarita chicken that is fresh and zesty with a kick of tequila.

Yummy Mexican wraps with tender spiced beef strips, chilli beans, shredded lettuce and coriander.

You can use other fish of your choice. Mirin is found in the Asian section of your supermarket. You can use sweet sherry as a substitute. Note

A simple, crunchy and flavourful sweet chilli chicken salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

These stuffed ricotta flowers bring together the creaminess of ricotta with the fresh tang of mint and heat of chilli for a truly flavourful summer barbecue treat.

Squid can be swapped for prawns or chicken. Note

Healthy, delicious and authentic Asian-style chicken and water chestnut tofu pouches.

Delicious and comforting steamed sweet chilli prawn dumplings from Australian Women's Weekly.

Super fast and easy Asian beef stir-fry topped with crunchy sesame seeds.

Preserved lemon is available at delicatessens and some supermarkets. Note

The chilli paste made in this recipe also tastes great rubbed over a whole chicken or fish before being roasted. Note

Calzones are folded pizzas or pizza turnovers filled with good things – one of the best foods ever invented for a picnic, a party or eating on the go. Note

Kalonji, also known as nigella, are tiny, angular seeds, black on the outside and creamy within, having a sharp nutty flavour that can be enhanced by a brief toasting in a dry hot pan before use. Kalonji can be found in most Asian and Middle-Eastern food shops. Note

Pho, the well-known vietnamese noodle soup, is usually eaten for breakfast, but is great to eat at any time of the day. Note

Packaged fried tofu is available from most supermarkets. Note

Some commercially prepared curry pastes can vary in heat and flavour. Add less than recommended until you can determine how hot it makes the final dish and to suit your spice level tolerance. In Indonesia, particularly on Java, food is often wrapped in banana leaves before steaming or grilling ­a process called “pepesan”, which gives […]

It seems a strange combination but, trust us, it's good. The salty crunch of the popcorn is great with the tang of the citrus and pomegranate and the mustard flavour of the radish and it also looks striking on the table.

Saganaki, is the traditional Greek name for a snack or entrée of floured, herbed then fried cheese which is sprinkled with lemon juice and eaten with bread. Note

Sweet potato fries loaded with delicious pulled beef short ribs, candied jalapenos, chimichurri and mozzarella.

Suitable to freeze at the end of step 2. If the potatoes are very small, halve them rather than cutting them into quarters. Note

Ask the butcher to score the pork skin for you. Note

Makrut lime leaves, aromatic leaves of a citrus tree, are used similarly to bay leaves or curry leaves. They are available from major supermarkets and Asian food stores. If you can’t buy snake beans, use regular green beans. Laksa pastes vary in heat, so use only as much as suits your heat tolerance. Note

American-style pork ribs are well-trimmed mid-loin ribs; you will find them at butcher shops and most supermarkets. Note

Pasilla chillies, also known as 'chile negro' because of their dark brown colour, possess a rich flavour that adds a smoky depth to the overall recipe.

Fried shallots, often sold by their Thai name of homm jiew, are available from Asian grocery stores in jars or cellophane bags, and will keep for months if stored tightly sealed. They can be added to any number of Western dishes for a tasty bit of surprise crunch. Note

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

Soba noodles are a popular buckwheat staple in Japan, though can refer to any thin noodle.

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

A sweet, zesty and crispy Thai dish that literally means 'crunchy noodles'.

Not suitable to freeze. 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

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

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

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

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

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

Green (unripe) papayas are readily available in various sizes at many greengrocers, Asian food shops and markets. Select one that is very hard and slightly shiny, which indicates it’s fresh but not too unripe to grate or chop. Note

Instead of piping the cream cheese mixture onto the canapés, you can just use a teaspoon to drop small amounts on top of the mini toasts. Mini toasts are available from delis, groumet food shops and some supermarkets. Note

Hearty and warming, this delicious stew is packed full of fresh seafood to nourish your body and soul.

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

Spice-rubbed lamb salad with roast capsicum, red onion and dutch carrots.

Packed full of goodness, this delicious seafood stew is complemented beautifully by these tasty homemade garlic croutons. A real Winter favourite!

A large stainless steel fish poacher (60cm long) is needed for this recipe. Note

A quick and easy Asian-style beef stir fry for busy midweek dinners.

These sesame and chilli lamb skewers are the perfect starter dish for Asian-styled evenings.

The black beans used in this recipe are also known as turtle beans, and are Cuban and Latin American rather than Chinese in origin. Jet black with a tiny white eye, black beans can be found in most greengrocers and delicatessens. Note

Sweet chilli relish is available in most supermarkets and delicatessens, or other any chutney or relish would be suitable. Note