Chocolate and caramel macarons
You don't have to be in France to indulge in this decadent dessert. Bite through the light outer-layer of these treats to reach the rich chocolate ganache centre.
Chocolate roulade with coffee cream
This recipe has chocolate, raspberries, coffee cream and hazelnut and takes just 30 minutes to make. If that doesn't make your mouth water then absolutely nothing will.
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Christmas blondies
Enrich and sweeten the festive season with these scrumptious fruit, almond and white chocolate brownie-like squares. They don't exclusively need to be dessert either.
Citrus syrup cake
Delight your family and friends with this rich, juicy citrus cake. The delightfully dense dessert goes superbly with a drizzling of zesty syrup that soaks into the cake.
Claypot fish
Simmered in a caramel, fish sauce, these tender white fish fillets channel all the flavours of traditional Vietnamese cooking. They are scrumptious served over steamed rice with herbs and lime.
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Coconut and golden syrup tart
Featuring sublime coconut poured over a baked shortcrust pastry case smothered with sweet golden syrup, this will reach beyond simply tart lovers.
Coconut pavlovas with banana and passionfruit
Want to give a twist to an Australian favourite for Christmas or a special occasion? Whip up these stunning individual pavlovas ahead of then lace with fresh fruit and shredded coconut.
Ginger cheesecake with fresh mango
This ginger cheesecake tastes as absolutely delectable as it looks with fresh slices of juicy mango adorning the top.
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Mango jellies with coconut cream
Brimming with the scent of summer fruits and silky coconut cream, this dessert-in-a-glass could well be the star attraction at a celebration with family or friends.
Marmalade delicious
This buttery and citrusy marmalade pudding serves as a riveting afternoon tea or dessert - especially in winter.
Mini pork, apple and sage meatloaves
Pork with apple is already a marriage made in heaven - but the addition of earthy sage to this mixed meatloaf, wrapped with prosciutto and brushed with apple jelly, takes it to a new level.
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Mixed berry bonbons
With only three ingredients and just five steps this dessert is sure to be a repeat offender. With fresh berries, vanilla ice cream and melted white chocolate it's a festive treat you won't want to resist.
Pasta with mushrooms and lentils
Perfect for dinner or lunch this pasta dish takes less than half an hour to make. It's a healthy vegetarian option, filled with tasty mushrooms and lentils.
Peppered lamb with kale and chickpeas
Give your next dose of lamb a nutrition upgrade with the robust superfood, kale, and protein-rich chickpeas.
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Poached pear tart with warm chocolate sauce
Keep 'em coming back for more with this rich, indulgent dessert. Pears infused with cinnamon add a soft texture to this tart while rich, dark chocolate sauce satisfies the chocaholic in us all.
Pork spare ribs with chilli plum sauce
Savour these tender, juicy pork ribs, drizzled in Chinese chilli plum sauce. It's meaty and sticky and you'll be licking the sauce off your fingers to get every last bit of the gorgeous porky flavours
Pumpkin and chilli quesadillas
Treat your family or friends to these savoury tortillas, blending cheese, spice and vegetables.
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Roasted peach and nectarine compote
Bring a smile to your face with this wholesome and sweet fruit breakfast or dessert, partnering stewed peaches and nectarines.
Warm Asian chicken salad with sesame dressing
Serve this chicken salad for lunch or dinner - it's delicious!
Apple and brown sugar crumbles
Share these small bowls of pure yumminess with your family members - packed full of warm stewed apple and a sweet, crumbly topping.
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Baked caramel custards with roasted pears
This creamy caramelised and baked mixture, enjoyed alongside juicy, sweet pears, is the ideal afternoon pick-me-up or pleasurable dessert.
Banana bread with nuts
The deliciously dense loaf is perfect for an afternoon treat (or morning, we won't judge). Crunchy pecans contrast with the soft, moist texture of this banana bread making it all-round winner.
Barbecued salmon with capsicum and olive salsa
This beautiful seafood dish is perfect for entertaining guests. Moist, flaky salmon is beautiful topped with a fragrant olive, capsicum and basil salsa.
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Barbecued spatchcocks with garlic chilli and herb salt
Prepare these succulent spatchcocks in advance then give them a spicy and herbaceous kick to make them dinner worthy for any occasion.
Beef and vegetable stir-fry
It doesn't get much more wholesomely satisfying than whipping up this simple stir-fry for lunch or dinner.
Beef and bacon rissoles with gravy and cabbage mash
These hearty homestyle rissoles partnered with a sharp gravy and mashed potato are well suited for a delicious weeknight family dinner - especially comforting in winter.
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Beef fillet with chermoula
Chermoula is a spicy sauce that hails from Morocco and Tunisia. Here, it adds a gourmet twist to roast beef.
Beef rib roast with potato puree and roasted beetroot
Spruce up a family dinner or mark a special occasion by preparing this succulently seasoned beef, fittingly partnered with tender roasted beetroot and creamy mashed potato.
Beef teriyaki platter with asparagus
Prepare this delicious meat dish for your family in no time at all. Teriyaki glazed beef is cooked to perfection and thinly sliced, perfect served with freshly grilled asparagus.
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Blackberry and pear pie
A modern take on Grandma's classic apple pie. Replace chunks of apple with pear and blackberry but keep that golden pastry crust. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for traditional comfort food.
Buttermilk mushroom chicken
You only need 30 minutes to make this creamy, juicy mushroom and chicken dinner delight and you don't need to worry about washing up - everyone will be licking their plates clean!
Capricious chicken
This boisterous dish features moist chicken breast marinated in lemon, herbs and spices. Served with fresh vegetables and a pungent mayonnaise, it will sing off the plate at a birthday or any social occasion.
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Caramel nut chocolates
These gorgeous treats make the perfect present for young and old.
Caramelised peaches with coconut
These peaches, cooked to soft perfection and drizzled with sweet and zesty syrup, become a dream dessert once partnered with coconut ice cream.
Char-grilled vegetable gratin
Prepare this tasty vegetable gratin for your family in no time at all. Layered with char-grilled eggplant, zucchini and mushrooms, it is beautiful topped with melted cheese and fragrant Italian pasta sauce.
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Cheat’s banana tarte tatin
Serve this banana tarte tatin for dessert with cream and watch it disappear!
Cheese, corn and bacon muffins
For a different spin on a favourite morning or afternoon snack, try these gratifying cheese, corn and bacon muffins either warm or cool.
Cherry almond shortbread
Gather your friends for a cup of tea or coffee with these delicious shortbread bikkies filled with glazed cherry pieces and flakes of almond.
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Cherry white chocolate ice-cream
Cool, creamy and packed full of sweet, juicy cherries, this beautiful vanilla ice-cream is swirled with honey glazed almonds and white chocolate chunks for extra flavour and texture.
Chicken and broad bean fricassee
This creamy French stew is made with creme friache and butter to give you a delicious meal filled with juicy chicken and veggies.
Chicken with capers, anchovies and rosemary
Crispy skinned chicken is grilled to tender perfection and stuffed with a salty and fragrant caper, anchovy and rosemary filling. Serve with steamed potatoes and mixed greens for a complete meal.
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Chicken with garlic potatoes and rosemary
No need to spend hours cleaning up with this delicious one-pot meal. Juicy chicken is roasted to perfection with salty olives, garlic potatoes and a seasoning of rosemary.
Chicken, chorizo and capsicum pasta
This tasty caserecci pasta will be ready to eat in just 30 minutes. Enjoy salty green olives and spicy chorizo with capsicum and chicken in this healthy Italian dish.
Chocolate cherry dacquoise
Unveil this exquisite cake layered with poached cherries, dark chocolate cream and almond meringue for an extra special dessert.
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Chocolate roulade with coffee cream
Heaven comes in the shape of a log with this chocolate roulade. Mixed with a thick coffee cream this only takes 30 minutes to bake and even less time to eat!
Coq au vin pie with potato crust
There is nothing more comforting than a hot pie on a cold winter's night. Combining the classic flavours of chicken, wine, mushrooms and bacon, this modern twist on coq au vin will win the whole family over.
Creamy mushroom pasta
Adding the texture of toasted pine nuts makes the classic flavour combination of this pasta dish soar.
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Crisp potato and peanut cakes
Create finger food that boasts a wow factor - combining starchy potato and sago with peanuts and fragrant spices to form these indian-inspired patties.
Crispy spinach and tuna rice cake
Packed with mind-sharpening ingredients, this wholesome rice cake is a fantastic option to recharge at lunchtime.
Curried chicken pie
Give classic butter chicken a rise, by incorporating New Zealand-revered sweet potato and encasing it with layers of flaky filo pastry.
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Eggplant and potato curry
This wholesome and fragrant vegetable curry can be dished up anytime as a family dinner side, when entertaining guests or as meal in its own right.
Fish kebabs (psari souvlaki)
Let your barbecue send you to Greece with this fish-style souvlaki recipe. Popping with chunks of zucchini and capsicum these kebabs are best served with cooling tzatziki.
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Sweet onion and cottage cheese tart
To get that golden glow, spray oil between the layers instead of using butter.
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Citrus shortbread with lemon and ginger glaze
Rolling the chilled dough between floured sheets of baking paper ensures it won’t stick to the bench or rolling pin.
Baked field mushroom stack with haloumi and salsa
Easy and attractive meat-free meals that are bound to please.
Pumpkin and blue cheese risotto
Don’t overcook your risotto – the grains should be al dente when served.
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Whole roasted scotch fillet with crispy potatoes
This whole scotch fillet roast is delicious served with a delicious garlic cream sauce and crispy potatoes for a tasty family Sunday dinner.
Venison and blue cheese burgers with cranberry relish
The tartness of the cranberry relish balances out the rich, gamey flavour of the meat.
Slow-roast lamb with lemon, garlic and rosemary
This family-sized roast lamb needs several hours in the oven to become tender and juicy. But that just means more free time for you to spend outside the kitchen with your loved ones.
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Brandy snap cannoli
By merging this Kiwi classic with an Italian-American favourite, the cannoli, we’ve taken mid-winter Christmas dessert to a whole new, and stunningly simple, level.
Flourless hazelnut chocolate cake
Serve this versatile fudge-like chocolate cake as a dessert with ice-cream, for morning or afternoon tea, or freeze in slices to pop into a work or school lunchbox.
Fried brown rice
With peas, corn and onion this fried brown rice dish could be a meal all of its own and it only takes 20 minutes to cook.
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Grape tart (crostata d’uva)
Although grapes are not a fruit commonly used in desserts, this tart does not disappoint with delicate marzipan and a zesty base.
Greek style roast leg of lamb
Add this greek spring to a leg of lamb by injecting aromatic herbs then slow cooking to perfection. Serve it as the hero of your next main dish or as a twist on the traditional Sunday family roast.
Hearty vegetable and lentil soup
This feel-good soup goes up a notch, seasoned with a hint of citrus in the form of coriander-blended yoghurt.
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Herb fish parcels
Give your taste buds a Mediterranean trip with this delicious seafood meal,enriched with hearty vegetables and flavoursome herbs.
Honey and ginger baked chicken with kumara
Fill up the family with this sweet and spicy chicken and kumara roast bursting with flavours of honey, garlic and green chilli.
Lamb masala
This popular marinated Indian curry is slow-cooked to perfection, producing tender lamb and aromatic, spicy flavours able to ignite the senses at any time of year. Heighten with naan bread and basmati rice or try it specifically as a winter warmer.
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Lamb on rosemary skewers with tzatziki
Create your very own greek perfect match by grilling or barbecuing these rosemary stem, marinated lamb skewers and serving with a renowned garlicky yoghurt sauce.
Lemon and garlic lamb with roasted zucchini
Take these beautifully tender lamb racks to another level, with the uplifting combination of lemon and garlic and served alongside an abundance of roasted vegetables.
Lemon and oregano veal with balsamic tomatoes
Impress with this Italian classic, complete with creamy, smooth mashed potatoes, aromatic tomatoes and juicy veal.
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Lemon curd
This versatile zesty spread can form the base of an amazing dessert pie or tart, serve as a substitute for jam on afternoon tea scones, or even coat your morning toast.
Mango frozen yoghurt
No need to buy mango-flavoured ice cream with this simple recipe. With fresh mango chunks and creamy frozen yoghurt you'll discover just how good homemade can be.
Maple and pistachio muesli
Sweet, nutty and packed full of wholegrains, this maple roasted fruit and pistachio muesli is beautiful served on it's own with fresh milk, or sprinkled atop yoghurt and fresh berries. Make in batches to give to your friends and family as gifts.
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Meatballs with tomato and green olive sauce
Transport yourself to a cosy Greek taverna with these lamb and pork meatballs paired with a salty tomato and green olive salsa.
Microwave chickpea and eggplant curry
This fragrant curry is herbaceous, nutty and spicy - and it can be brought to life in no time.
Mini meatloaves with sour cream and roasted garlic mash
These hearty baked meatloaves, infused with HP sauce, herbs and accompanied by creamy mashed potato, make for a satisfying winter family meal.
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Minute steaks with mushrooms, spinach and polenta
Prepare this warming dinner for your family in no time at all. Perfect for weeknights, it's packed full of flavour to keep the whole table satisfied!
Mixed fruit, ricotta and almond parcels
These visually stunning filo parcels are packed with uplifting goodness, ready to share.
Mixed vegetable fritters with smoked salmon
These vegetable pancakes are topped with smoked salmon and covered in a minty, herb yoghurt - perfect for a wholesomely light lunch, brunch or snack.
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Mocha zabaglione
Irresistible creamy coffee dessert with crostoli to dip into. A great finish to any meal.
Moroccan vegetable casserole
Pungent aromas and big flavours are the signatures for this spicy vegetable casserole. It combines well with herb and nut-sprinkled couscous.
Mushroom and eggplant stroganoff
This vegetarian take on a Russian classic will fill you up with fresh vegetables smothered in spices of paprika, cumin and red chilli.
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Nectarine and apricot tarts
No need to spend hours on this fruit and nut tart; it takes just 45 minutes and with juicy nectarine and apricot slices will have you coming back for more.
Oat and cranberry mum-to-be cookies
Spoil the special woman in your life or someone soon to embark on the motherhood journey, with these heart-warming and nutritiously guilt-free cookies.
Olive oil pastries with cheeses and mint
These tantalising pastries are encased with greek fetta and herbs to give a mediterranean flavour hit. Prepare in advance for easy to cook cocktail food or starters on any special occasion.
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Pan cooked pumpkin
This flavoursome side dish ticks all the boxes, featuring wholesome pumpkin simmered with crispy bacon, butter and garlic.
Panettone bread and butter pudding
Relive your grandma's classic with the addition of Italian pannettone. Zesty and sweet, this creamy dessert is simple but sure to please.
Pan-fried fish with lemon and spinach salad
Cook up this marriage made in heaven, with firm, fleshy snapper served on spinach and drizzled with a zesty lemon, raisin and nut dressing.
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Panna cotta and roasted nectarines
Blended with vanilla bean, this creamy Italian specialty is best made ahead of time. Then served alongside beautifully roasted nectarines drizzled with wine for a truly satisfying dessert.
Pappardelle with lamb and eggplant ragu
Enjoy a hearty pasta for dinner complete with salty olices, eggplant and tender lamb.
Plum and cinnamon cake
This fluffy and aromatic cake will warm the spirits with undertones of cinnamon while baked plums provide a rich, juicy flavour.
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Poached pears with ginger shortbread
Treat your guests to something a little more decadent with these sweet poached pears, marinated in white wine. Crunchy ginger shortbread provides the perfect accompaniment to such soft, juicy desserts.
Pork cutlets on lentils and pancetta
This beautifully grilled pork, on a fragrant bed of minted lentils and peas, is a nutritiously satisfying dinner to serve family or friends.
Pork ragu with pappardelle
This hearty slow-cooked pork ragu combines beautifully with fresh, flat pasta noodles for a dinner or weekend lunch prepared in advance.
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Pork, noodle and Thai basil stir-fry
Whip up this flavour-packed pork stir-fry for a fast, filling weeknight dinner.
Prosciutto and artichoke salad with croutes
This salad mixes the salty and zesty flavours of proscuitto and lemon juice with creamy feta, fresh greens and crunchy croutes.
