Ice-cream sandwiches
Let your creative juices run wild; use any lollies you like in the ice-cream, if they are large, roughly chop them. Make this a rocky road ice-cream sandwich by adding chopped turkish delight, dark choc chips, peanuts and coconut.
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Vanilla bean ice cream with espresso sauce
Cool 5 minutes before serving over ice cream. Note
Braised veal shoulder with white beans
This wonderful veal braise is so tender you could eat it with a spoon. You may need to order the veal shoulder, sometimes called veal blade, a few days ahead of time from your butcher. Ask your butcher to bone, roll and tie the meat for you.
Queensland macadamia ice-cream
Freshly diced mango and halved strawberries are a perfect match for this easy summer ice-cream. Note
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Blood orange sorbet and ice-cream slice
This is a gorgeous way to preserve the delicate flavors and colours of blood oranges.
Christmas ice-cream bombe
Ice-cream bombe mixture needs to be prepared at least a day ahead, keep in the freezer until required. Cake base can also be prepared a day ahead, keep in an airtight container. Cover bombe with whipped cream just before serving. Note
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Lemonade ice-blocks
Delight the kids with this classic childhood favourite, home made lemonade ice-blocks.
Green pea soup with mint pistou
This green pea soup couldn't be easier to make, and is livened up immeasurably with the addition of mint pistou. A great light supper on a warm summer evening.
Little chicken and leek pies
Creamy chicken and crunchy celery make for a moreish filling in these bite-sized pies that are ideal for a big party. They disappear pretty fast, though, so make sure you set aside a few for later.
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Vanilla cheesecake with poached quinces
The slightly astringent flavour of quince is the perfect foil to the sweet creaminess of cheesecake, especially when doused in fresh lemon juice. This quince and vanilla cheesecake has our favourite granita biscuit base. Yum.
Thai green chicken curry
This class Thai green chicken curry, made with freshly prepared green curry paste, is a revelation; fragrant, spicy, creamy and delicious. Serve with steamed rice and lime wedges.
Lamb and black-eye bean soup
Tender, succulent lamb shanks and creamy black-eye beans together make a hearty soup. Serve with crusty bread and a liberal sprinkling of freshly chopped coriander.
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Cheese and spinach triangles
These tasty little Greek-style cheese and spinach filo triangles are delicious served with a squeeze of fresh lemon. Great as finger food or for an after-school snack.
Chicken and mushroom pot pies
The filling for these delicious little chicken and mushroom pot pies can be made a day ahead, meaning you just have to pop the pastry lid on and bake them when you're ready to eat.
Rhubarb, apple and pear crumble
The crumbles can be made in individual dishes and frozen, before baking, for up to 2 months. Note
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Pancetta and cheese muffins
You can use thinly sliced gluten-free bacon instead of the pancetta, if you like. Note
Strawberry meringue cakes
For a dairy-free version of this cake, substitute dairy-free spread for the butter and soy milk for the milk. Note
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Salmon pinwheels
The rolls are suitable to freeze at the end of step 2 for up to 2 weeks. Thaw in the refrigerator then cut into slices. Note
Passionfruit ice-cream
You can also freeze the ice-cream mixture in an ice-cream machine; follow your machine’s manufacturer’s instructions. Note
Pineapple and carrot fruit cake
You need about 2 large carrots for this recipe. This cake can be made 2 weeks ahead and refrigerated. Note
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Pink grapefruit granita with hazelnut wafers
You will need 2 large pink grapefruit for this recipe. You can also freeze the granita mixture in an ice-cream machine following the manufacturer’s instructions. Note
Pink grapefruit and rosewater sorbet
You will need about four grapefruit for the amount of juice required in this recipe. Note
Polka dot butter cake
Use small piping bags without a tube or strong plastic bags snip a tiny corner from the bag for easy piping. Prepared cake boards are available from cake decorating and craft stores; you will need one 30cm (12-inch) round board for this cake. Note
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Orange and mango granita
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
Chicken meatloaves with salsa verde
We used chicken breast mince in this recipe. Note
Pumpkin puree
Suitable from 6 months Store, covered, in the fridge for up to 2 days. Purée is suitable to freeze, in 1-tablespoon portions in ice-cube trays, covered, for up to 1 month. Note
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Sticky date and fig steamed pudding
This pudding recipe is suitable to freeze. Note
Pistachio lemon and lavender shortbread
Dried lavender is available from gourmet food stores and cake decorating stores. Note
Orange raspberry sherbet float
The sherbet is also delicious served on its own as a dessert. Do ahead: Make the sherbet up to 2 days ahead; cover and freeze until required. You will need to start this recipe the day before. Note