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Barbecued lamb sandwiches

Barbecued lamb sandwiches

This is a homemade version of the delicious Greek sandwich called gyro. Gyros are made from slices of meat cooked on a turning spit.
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WARM LEBANESE BREAD WITH MINTED LABNE SALAD

Warm lebanese bread with minted labne salad

Labne is sometimes sold as ‘yoghurt cheese’. You can use the oil from the labne instead of the extra olive oil if you like. If you can’t find za’atar, you can make your own: combine 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon dried thyme, 2 teaspoons sumac and 2 teaspoons salt. Note
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rabbit and tomato casserole

Rabbit and tomato casserole

The secret to good rabbit casserole is long and slow cooking. You may be able to source it from your local farmers' market, otherwise you can order on-line from a number of game meat specialists in Australia.
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BASIL AND CORN FRITTERS

Basil and corn fritters

Accompany fritters with a salad for a light meal or serve them as a side dish if preferred. Fritters can be cooked a day ahead. Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Place fritters on an oven tray and reheat in a 150°C oven as required. Note
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Tandoori chicken

Tandoori chicken

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.
Winter vegetable gratin

Winter vegetable gratin

In the English-speaking world, the hard, slightly yellow root vegetable that slightly resembles a large dried turnip is called a swede in England and Australia, a neep in Scotland and rutabaga in the United States. Because this vegetable thrives in the cold, it has always been popular in Scandinavia, especially in Sweden, hence the name. […]
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CHAR-GRILLED SALMON WITH AVOCADO SALSA

Char-grilled salmon with avocado salsa

Salt the skin side of the salmon and cook that side first, turning only once. That will guarantee you a lovely crispy skin. You could use tuna instead of salmon, if you like.
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backstrap with celeriac mash and watercress

Backstrap with celeriac mash and watercress

Celeriac may not be the prettiest of vegies, but this knobbly brown tuber is quite delicious. It has a white flesh with a subtle celery flavour and, when mashed, has the creaminess of potato - making it an ideal accompaniment to tender meats.
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chicken hot & sour soup

Slow-cooker chicken hot and sour soup

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.
baked apples

Oven-roasted apples

Granny Smith apples are crisp, juicy and tart, which makes them versatile in cooking and perfect for baking in pies, sauces and puddings, such as in this classic dish.
baked meatballs

Baked meatballs

Serve these juicy meatballs with pasta and a green salad for a quick and easy family dinner.
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apple, cherry and rosemary crumble

Apple, cherry and rosemary crumble

Coconut oil is a solidified oil sold in jars and is available from major supermarkets and health food stores. Melt coconut oil as you would butter, either in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave. Cherries are rich in vitamins and minerals as well as antioxidants. While fresh is best, if they […]
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Clear soup with prawns and spinach

Clear soup with prawns and spinach

Simple, savoury and delicious, clear soup with prawns and spinach is quick to throw together and leaves you feeling nourished, which makes it perfect for a mid-week dinner.
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Pot au feu with stuffed cabbage rolls

Pot au feu with stuffed cabbage rolls

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.
Cassoulet

Cassoulet

Our version of this classic takes its lead from the traditional versions of Languedoc and Castelnaudary, but we've given it an update to make it a simpler, quicker and healthier dish. Haricot, great northern, cannellini or navy beans can be used in this recipe.
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SALMON WITH TARRAGON SAUCE

Fish with tarragon sauce

We've used salmon for this recipe, but tarragon compliments seafood beautifully. You could use tuna, flathead, ling, trout or any firm fleshed fish.
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KASHMIRI LAMB SKEWERS

Kashmiri lamb skewers

Serve these spiced lamb skewers piping-hot with cucumber salad, cooling yoghurt dip and grilled flatbreads.
Stir-fried vegetables with rice noodles

Stir-fried vegetables with rice noodles

For a quick, tasty and healthy meal, you just can't beat stir fried vegetables with noodles. A bite of ginger, a hint of sweet chilli and a light seasoning of soy makes this dish sing.
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tomato tripe stew with pancetta

Tomato tripe stew with pancetta

Check with the butcher to make sure the tripe has been cleaned and blanched. We suggest you blanch the tripe again ­(see first step) ­before cutting it into pieces. You might have to order the tripe from the butcher in advance. Note
LAMB RACKS WITH PESTO CRUST

Lamb racks with pesto crust

A flavour packed crusted lamb rack roast dinner that will satisfy the entire family. We've served it here with creamy mash and steamed broccoli.
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mexican bake

Mexican bake

Depending on how many you share it with it's a snack, it's a meal or it's a starter. Whatever you call it, just one bite of that fragrant mexican spiced meat and bean combo on a crispy, hot, cheesy corn chip and you'll surely be calling it delicious.
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Gnocchi with pesto

Gnocchi with pesto

These fluffy potato gnocchi make classic Italian comfort food, served in a creamy basil pesto sauce.
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COUNTRY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE PIE

Country chicken and vegetable pie

This delicious and hearty chicken and vegetable pie is a complete and easy one-pot meal that can be prepared in advance and popped into the oven when the troops get restless.
spicy chicken and coconut

Spicy chicken and coconut

Thigh fillets are the perfect cut of meat for this kind of chicken dish. They remain moist and tender and are the most flavourful part of the bird.
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