Not suitable to freeze or microwave Note

Not suitable to freeze. Pumpkin suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

You will need to soak bamboo skewers in water for 20 minutes or grease metal skewers before use. Note

To soak the bamboo skewers, place them in a shallow dish of hot water for 15-20 minutes-this helps reduce scorching during cooking. Note

To dice the mango, cut the cheeks from each side of the pit. Using a large spoon, scoop the flesh from the skin of each half. Slice the flesh first horizontally then vertically to dice. Don’t waste the flesh left on the pit – eat it Aussie style and let the juice drip down your […]

Perfect for a quick and easy dinner on a Friday night, or as a share plate among friends just as you sit down to watch the footy, this chicken nachos dish by recipes+ will not last long.

No flameproof pan? Cover handle with foil to prevent it burning under the grill. Note

Vegetarian: Omit bacon. Top frittata with 200g crumbled fresh ricotta before grilling. Note

This classic Aussie pub-style dish is given a delicious makeover using fresh, good quality ingredients to produce a rich, creamy sauce.

Cooked bugs, lobster, scampi or king prawns can be halved and cooked in the same way. For cooked bugs, barbecue for 1-2 minutes to heat through and colour up. Drizzle with any leftover butter mixture. Note

To roast tomatoes, arrange cherry tomatoes in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season to taste. Roast in a moderate oven, 180°C, for 15-20 minutes, until they begin to collapse. Note

The classic Slovenian style sausage is at its best when char-grilled and smothered in freshly made sauerkraut. You'll love these kransky hot dogs on fresh, crispy rolls.

A classic Australian combination, experience the taste of your favourite pub meal at home with this deliciously tender fillet steak, topped with a creamy mushroom sauce and served with crisp potatoes.

Take the classic cream sauce up a notch with whole green peppercorns that gives an exciting edge to your steak meal.

Treat yourself to something a little bit different with this refreshing fennel salt and apple salad, complete with lean, juicy pork.

Be a little adventurous with your burger this time. Replace beef with pork and tomato sauce with sweet chilli sauce for an exciting new take on a classic dish.

Fresh and crisp, this pear and apple salsa is the perfect side for tender butterflied pork steaks.

Crispy-skinned barbecue chicken is genuinely finger-licking paired with this tasty nam jim sauce.

These pork skewers saltimbocca-style with proscuitto make a great starter or shared platter for a party.

You need four bunches of asparagus for this recipe. Note

Serve with a green salad Note

These delicious devilled lamb chops are cooked in chutney and soy sauce. A quick and fruity recipe that's delicious served with mash and a classic two veg.

Rigani is a dried Greek oregano, often sold in dried bunches, which the leaves crumble off easily. It is available from delicatessens or greengrocers. If it’s hard to find, use dried oregano leaves instead. You can also roast the lamb in a 220ºC/425ºF oven for 35 minutes. Note

Spread bread with a little fig jam when fresh figs are not available. Note

The lamb can be cooked in the oven, if you prefer. Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F and roast, uncovered, for about 30 minutes. Note

Asparagus is a delicious summer vegetable that really comes into its own with the right topping. Try one of these three versions next time you serve this moreish vegetable.

The cooking time of perch depends on the thickness of the fillet. Note

This tasty meal is easy to whip up with a few fresh ingredients and pantry staples. Perfect for a mid-week dinner.

Ask your butcher to score, roll and truss the pork neck. Note

Marinating the lamb takes this tasty and healthy salad to new levels. For best results, grill the meat so it is still pink in the middle, and leave it to rest before slicing. Use plump, ripe and juicy tomatoes and a good quality fetta.

This steak sandwich with tomato and avocado salsa served on fresh Turkish pide is sure to satisfy the biggest of appetites. Experiment with adding a touch of chilli to the salsa for an extra kick.

Both the kids and adults will love these beef fajitas packed with tender slices of beef, grilled capsicum, salsa and iceberg lettuce. Enjoy assembling them at the dinner table.

We used blue-eye fillets here, but any firm white fish fillets will go beautifully with this crisp Asian inspired salad.

Hot and crisp from the grill, few can resist the heady aroma and charm of a classic garlic bread. Often served as an accompaniment to pasta, it's just as delicious all by itself.

Nothing adds flavour quite like tarragon does. This delicious chicken with tarragon and peppercorn dressing recipe will prove just how perfectly this herb can finish off a dish. Chicken and chips never tasted so good.

The Thai name for this crying tiger dish is 'seua rong hai'. It translates to ‘crying tiger’, as the dipping sauce is supposed to bring tears to your eyes. But don’t be nervous! It's actually not that hot.

Rare, grilled steak with sichuan pepper is gorgeous served with a spicy mushroom, fennel and onion salad. A light, savoury and satisfying meal.

The utterly delicious iskender kebab is most famous in northwestern Turkey, and is traditionally served on a bed of lavash bread and smothered in a spicy tomato sauce and yoghurt.

The kingfish is deservedly known for its sweet, rich flavour and firm flesh with few bones. It is well suited to a range of cooking methods. Here, it is grilled and served with tamarind flavoured vegetables.

Prawns are packed with protein, a good source of omega 3 fatty acids and a delicious way to increase your intake of iron, zinc and vitamin E. Try these prawns with fennel salad and mustard dressing, alfresco style.

Beautifully light yet perfectly hearty, consider this char-grilled chicken, vegetables and haloumi salad as slightly more exciting mediterranean alternative to your meat and three veg family meal.

If you're looking to splash out and spoil that special someone, what better way than to prepare this delicious lobster with champagne sauce? The sprinkle of chopped dill adds the perfect finish to this luxurious dish.

This tomato and rocket bruschetta would make a lovely fresh starter to your next summer barbecue. For a variation, replace the dill with basil and add a little garlic.

Offer your guests this seafood platter as part of a selection of tapas or share plate dishes at your next gathering. Serve with a bowl of olives, crusty bread and a glass of icy cold, crisp white wine.

Poaching chicken in this way guarantees a tender and moist result. Served on ciabatta, this lemon garlic chicken is a perfect protein filled lunch with a tangy finish, and just the right amount of heat from the chilli.

This classic American dessert is always an all-time favourite. Don't be shy with the chocolate sauce, and if you'd like a grown up version, you can lace the topping with your favourite liqueur.

From the great British repertoire of recipes with amusing names comes one of the top contenders, toad in the hole. The link between the name and a dish of sausages cooked in batter is obscure, but that doesn't stop it being a tasty, filling plate of comfort food.

Lamb cutlets go beautifully with this black-eyed bean salad. The beans are the dried seed of a variant of the snake or yard bean, and can be found at your local supermarket.

Veal pizzaiola is, roughly translated, veal served pizza style, in other words topped with a tasty tomato sauce, herbs and, sometimes, cheese. This spicy veal pizzaiola recipe uses veal cutlets rather than the more commonly used schnitzel cuts.

Quick, simple, tangy and delicious, this scallop and lime salad is a perfect accompaniment to summer days. Serve as a starter at your next barbecue alongside a glass of icy cold, crisp white wine.

Fire up the barbecue with these juicy marinated lamb chops. Served with crisp and colourful vegetables and a dollop of your favourite mustard, they're sure to please.

The elegant taste of veal is perfectly offset by this salsa verde accompaniment. The key to cooking this tender meat is not to overdo it. Fry until just done, and you'll be rewarded with the most delicate of flavours.

These salt and pepper prawns look and taste fabulous. They are easily and quickly prepared and can be served as part of a casual seafood barbecue or as finger food for a cocktail party.

You can whip up these Asian fish patties in no time. Served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce, they are sure to please even the fussiest of eaters. We've used blue-eye, but any firm white fish will do.

Affectionately known in some parts as 'chops with handles' or 'meat lollipops', lamb cutlets are always a hit with the kids. Accompanied here with the Greek style mashed potato dip, skordalia, there'll be no complaints.

These marinated Mongolian lamb cutlets are beautifully succulent and full of flavour. Serve them with a fresh green salad or grilled vegetables for an easy mid-week meal.

These lamb kebabs are perfect for a lazy summer barbecue. The addition of a fresh mediterranean style tomato, olive and fetta salad completes the dish.

Hoisin sauce is a thick, strongly flavoured sauce that is very common in Chinese cuisine. Its sweet and salty taste works well as a glaze for meat, an addition to stir fries, or as dipping sauce. It is perfect with grilled chicken.

You will need about 1 large bunch of coriander for this recipe. Note

For a perfectly cooked scallop, heat the pan to medium-hot. You should hear an audible sizzle when you place them in the pan. Cook just two minutes either side for this fresh, healthy and luxurious salad.

Just a few moments on the grill and these perfectly spiced lamb koftas will fill your senses with the smells of a Middle Eastern celebration. Team them with traditional dips and warm pita, and you'll have a platter fit for a king.

At a minimum you'll need plenty of napkins, and possibly a bib for these delicious honey and tamarind pork spare ribs. Don't scrimp on the marinading time, because that is what gives these ribs their amazing flavour.

Potato salad has sure come a long way since the mayonnaise drenched versions. The addition of kumara adds a sweetness of flavour and a smoothness of texture. And not a jar of mayonnaise to be seen.

Do you fancy busting out the antioxidants while enjoying a delicious feast? Look no further than these grilled vegetables with ricotta. They'll have your free-radicals shaking in their boots.

These are not your average chilli prawns. We've added plenty of garlic and some black mustard seeds which add a delightful piquancy and spice. If you want to really crank up the heat, don't de-seed the chilli.

Chermoula is a fragrant and flavourful marinade made from a combination of spices mixed with lemon juice. It is commonly used in North African cuisine to flavour seafood or meat. We've used trevally for this recipe.

These barbecue prawn and chorizo skewers are so easy to prepare and assemble. The the tangy lime flavoured mustard dressing will have your guests coming back for more. Serve with a cold beer or crisp wine.

The secret to a perfectly cooked, moist pork steak is to take the meat out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature before cooking on a medium heat. This will prevent the outside from being overcooked when the inside is done.

Everyone loves a burger and with this version you'll be fighting them off. They're packed with flavour and they beat the local takeaway hands down.

This herbed beef fillet is exceedingly good. We've cooked it to a rare finish in this recipe. Whichever way you decide cook it, remember to rest it for at least 10 minutes to get the most out of this delicious cut of meat.

Pomegranate molasses is thick and brown with a concentrated flavour. It possesses tart and fruity qualities similar to balsamic vinegar and complements the lamb cutlets beautifully in this recipe.

The ham hock can be cooked a day or two before it’s needed. Keep the ham from the bone, covered with the reserved liquid, in the fridge; reheat it when needed in a saucepan over a low heat.

Succulent and easy to prepare, these tuna skewers with soba noodles are a great option for increasing your fish intake. This is an easy dish to make, and perfect for little hands to experience the fun of preparing the family meal.

This light and tangy seafood salad is perfect for summer alfresco dining. We used ling fillets for this recipe, but any firm white fish will do the job just as well.

Honeycomb is the structure made of beeswax that houses the honey; this edible chewy comb, saturated with honey, is absolutely delicious and available in health food stores and some supermarkets.

This simple salad is well-balanced and completely delicious. Top tip: after placing lamb in preheated pan don't move it until it is well sealed (at least 3 minutes) as the water released when you move the lamb will make it stick to the pan.

For a hearty healthy meal, try these fillet steaks with caramelised shallots and creamy mashed potatoes. For the very best mash, use lasoda, nicola or sebago potatoes.

Wrap fresh pita bread snugly around this delicious chicken kebab with garlic sauce. Add plenty of fresh salad and you have perfectly balanced meal, with limited washing up. Win.

Go upmarket with these juicy steak and aioli sandwiches, served on crusty grilled ciabatta with perfectly seasoned grilled tomatoes. Serve it with plenty of salad and you'll have a perfectly balanced and delicious meal.