Moderate

A simple and healthy breakfast for when you've got a little more time to spend cooking.

This loaf can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days. You can wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and seal in an airtight container before freezing for up to one month. Thaw slices at room temperature, straight from the freezer. Note

Marinated uncooked veal suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

You will need about five blood oranges for the juice. Syrup suitable to microwave. Note

Un-iced cakes can be frozen for up to 2 months. Not suitable to microwave. Cakes can be made up to two days ahead; store in an airtight container. Ice up to one day ahead. Note

Suitable to freeze. Suitable to microwave. If you are short of time, omit the mustard seeds, extra onion and butter, then stir the spinach through the butter chicken at the end of the cooking time. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Uncooked marinated octopus suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. You could also use baby octopus. Rigani is Greek oregano, available at some delicatessens or spice stores. If it’s unavailable, substitute dried oregano. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable for freeze or microwave. For variation, you can add sliced mushrooms when cooking the bacon, or green onions or corn with the capsicum, if desired. Note

1 barbecued chicken will yield 3 cups (480g) shredded meat. You could use poached or pan-fried chicken breasts or thighs, if preferred. Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze . Cherry Compote suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Fresh rice noodles are found in the refrigerated sections of supermarkets as well as in Asian grocery stores. Because they’re fresh and not dried, they do not need to be reconstituted by cooking, nor do they require a lengthy soaking time. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. This salad, without the dressing, can be made several hours ahead and refrigerated, covered. Note

Chocolate and butter suitable to microwave. Suitable to freeze. Note

Set aside for 4 hours or overnight for the syrup to be absorbed. Serve with any remaining syrup drizzled over. Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

This recipe can be made up to two weeks ahead. Note

Sweet, crumbly and utterly indulgent, enjoy a piece of this beautiful chocolate shortbread with a cuppa for morning or afternoon tea. Or, make it for your loved ones - it's the perfect gift for Christmas or birthdays.

A sugar (candy) thermometer, from kitchenware stores, is essential for this recipe. Nougat can be made a week ahead. Store nougat in an airtight container between layers of baking paper in a cool, dry place. If the weather is humid, make close to serving. Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Beef brisket is an inexpensive cut of meat. Ask your butcher to remove most of the excess fat from the beef. This recipe can be prepared two days ahead, up to the final frying stage. This recipe is based on one from Tai Woo Restaurant in Hong Kong, winter of the beef category in the […]

Croutes are best assembled close to serving. Note

This recipe can be made up to two weeks ahead; store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place, but not in the refrigerator. Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Ice-cream can be made several days ahead. Apricot mixture can be made a day ahead. Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

This recipe can be prepared a day ahead. Assemble just before serving. Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Wake up to feta-spiked omelettes.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Note

We used Baileys Irish Cream, a liqueur made of blended cream, Irish whiskey and Irish spirits. Don’t over-beat the chocolate and liqueur mixture as it will curdle. Note

Kofta suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Un-iced cakes can be made four days ahead; store covered in an airtight container at room temperature or suitable to freeze. Ice cakes on the day of serving. Chocolate and butter suitable to microwave. Note

You could use Spanish sherry vinegar in place of the red wine, if preferred. For a more smoky flavor, grill capsicums over coals, without oil, turning them as they blacken. If you have a juicer on hand, use this to juice your vegetables in Step 4, instead of the blender. Note

Uncooked dough suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Store biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Note

Add a little extra honey to dressing if it is too tart. Toast almonds in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden. Note

Adorable chocolate cupcakes with a hint of coffee and a gorgeous swirl of coffee buttercream for the coffee lover in your life.

This recipe could also be made with sliced lamb steaks. Note

If the skin of the chicken doesn’t get crispy enough in the cooking time, simply place the chicken under the grill for about 2 minutes. Note

You will need one bunch of silverbeet for this recipe. Note

This delicious creamy soup is packed full of earthy mushroom flavour, making the perfect lunch or light dinner in the cooler months.

Suitable to freeze (without mustard, cream, peas and parsley). Not suitable to microwave. Note

Nashi – the main variety being nijisseiki – are ready for eating when their skin is a light yellow-green colour. When over-ripe they turn a richer yellow and begin to loss their crisp texture. Note

You will need about 2 cups (400g) uncooked jasmine rice for this recipe. The rice is best cooked the day before you want to cook the nasi goreng – spread it in a thin layer on a tray, cover and refrigerate overnight. Note

These divine little chocolate bonbons, studded with turkish delight, pistachios and cranberries, are like a grown-up version of rocky road.

These decadent bite sized cakes will leave an explosion of flavour in your mouth with every nibble. Perfect to serve at Christmas time, we've combined fragrant fruit mince pies with sweet, creamy melted chocolate.

Suitable to microwave. Note

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

An alternative to stuffing the tubes for this spinach and ricotta cannelloni is to use fresh lasagne sheets and roll each one around a line of filling.

The treacly richness of golden syrup adds a dark, caramel tone to this moist chocolate cake with fudge icing.

Serve this salad as an accompaniment to grilled fish or roast chicken, or with crumbled goat’s cheese as a main meal.

"This is a winner in our house, as it combines two of the boys’ favourites – pies and nachos! It serves six with lettuce, tomatoes, salsa and extra corn chips." - Julie Goodwin

This one is guaranteed to be your new family favourite!

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Brussels sprouts suitable to microwave. Note

Uncooked pastry suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Must be made at least six hours ahead. Not suitable to freeze. Suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Marmalade will keep, unopened, for 6 months in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Once opened, refrigerate for up to 3 months. Note

Recipe can be prepared several hours ahead. Reheat the fruit in the syrup before serving. Note

Royal reds are deep-sea prawns always sold peeled – they are a cheaper alternative to other varieties. 200g extra uncooked prawns, shelled, could be used, if preferred. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Pumpkin suitable to microwave. Note

The sponge is best made on the day of serving. Note