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Fresh lemon thyme brings its lovely fragrance to these roast chicken pieces. Serve with the kipler potatoes and plenty of delicious cooking juices.

This is a super quick dinner and a great one for lifting spirits mid-week, with tender pork meatballs in a mild curry sauce and just-cooked green beans.

Really ripe tomatoes and crisp, salty prosciutto make this pasta salad a sensational dish. Store tomatoes at room temperature, rather than in the fridge, which will alter the texture and spoil the flavour. To accelerate ripening, place in a paper bag with a ripe banana.

Upgrade your garden variety vegetable fritter to an altogether more exotic version with this vegetable bhaji. Add dollop of mango chutney and you'll be in heaven.

Packed full of flavour and spice, this hearty beef curry has a brilliant Vietnamese twist.

A well-loved side dish for many years, this simple and classic scalloped potatoes dish by Women's Day is always met with claps and squeals of delight. The kids love it, too.

Canned crabmeat can be used instead of fresh. Note

Freshly made classic French brioche makes a simple yet delicious breakfast with a cup of fresh coffee.

Cool, refreshing and zesty, this tasty crushed ice drink is perfect for a hot Summer's day.

Stuffed with seasoned wild rice, these tender little artichoke hearts make a sophisticated starter or share platter.

Ground bean sauce is a mixture of soya beans, flour, salt, sugar and water. It is available from Asian food stores. To make your own version of ground bean sauce, add 1 teaspoon white sugar to 1 tablespoon black bean sauce. Snake beans are long (about 40cm), thin, round, fresh green beans, Asian in origin, […]

You could also use 2 bunches of small beetroot. You will need to roast them for 1 1/4 hours and cut them into wedges. Beetroot stems are tender and sweet like silver beet and the slightly sour leaves are also edible. Little is wasted in this clever tart that utilises all parts of the beetroot. […]

Store in cool, dark place for up to 6 months; refrigerate after opening. Note

This is gorgeous, capturing the full flavour of late summer corn, offset with creamy avocado and lime and an intriguing mix of spices, with added pungency from coriander and chilli.

These crunchy morsels make a delicious addition to soups and salads.

This fragrant chicken and pumpkin curry is packed full of flavour and mild spice. Enjoy a bowlful hot off the stove for a warming Winter dinner.

These silky egg tarts are consumed all year round in China, and are a familiar addition to any Dim Sum dessert trolley. And for good reason, they're delicious!

A light, flaky treat that's perfect for party platters, a savoury afternoon tea, or just as a snack.

Start your morning the right way with this nourishing soy porridge. Packed with whole grains, seeds, nuts and sweet banana, it is full of goodness to charge you for the day.

Light, savoury and luscious, asparagus topped with a poached egg and hollandaise sauce is a classic dish.

Serve with a green salad Note

The perfect healthy snack. This roasted parsnip hummus is topped with caramelised onions and chickpeas that will keep you reaching for more.

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.

Embrace tradition, don your apron and arm yourself with a sturdy wooden spoon. You simply must create this sensational steamed Christmas pudding for family and friends this festive season. They'll love you for it.

The luxurious flavour of these butterscotch bananas completely belies the ease with which they are prepared. These sticky, caramelised morsels can only be enhanced by lashings of the creamy nougat yoghurt topping.

Store slice in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Use a serrated knife to cut this slice. Note

Store in an airtight container for up to a week. Note

Salmon can be marinated for 2 hours before cooking. Chicken stock can be used instead of the consommé. Note

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

You could also use a 6-hole oversized muffin pan, if preferred. Bake larger muffins for a further 5 minutes. Note

Tender braised vegetables and chickpeas served on a bed of cumin couscous is a great choice for a meat-free meal.

This recipe is also gluten-free. Note

You will need about 9 limes and 4 passionfruit for this recipe. If you don’t have an ice-cream machine for Step 3, pour mixture into a shallow, freezeproof container; freeze until just set. Chop mixture, process until coarsely chopped; add egg white and process until combined. Freeze until partially frozen. Note

Combine these 'brats' - otherwise known as bratwurst sausages - with cabbage and speck and you'll have a hearty and delicious meal. Perfect with a winter evening in front of the fire.

Fresh, tasty and well spiced, bang bang chicken salad is an enduring classic for a reason!

We like to use green-skinned baby figs, they are very seasonal; check with your specialist greengrocer for availability. The toffee is very hot, so take care when dipping the figs into the toffee. Note

Biscotti will keep in an airtight container for at least a month. Note

For a variation to the olives, fill the arancini with anchovies, tiny pieces of mozzarella or some finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Note

Sharp and tasty whipped feta toasts make a wonderful contrast to this cool, mild chilled cucumber soup.

These delectably sticky friands are moist and and incredibly moreish. Enjoy them on their own, or with a generous dollop of thickened cream.

Rhubarb is available all year round. For the best flavour, choose thin, magenta coloured stalks over thicker green ones. Note

To ripen bananas quickly, place in a brown paper bag in a warmish place until brown. To give the cake a nutty flavor, fold 1 cup of chopped pecans into the mix after adding the sour cream. Note

A specialty of Siena, Italy, this dense fruit and nut cake is also known as Siena cake. You need to start this recipe the day before. Panforte will keep for up to 2 months wrapped in baking paper, then foil, in an airtight container.

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Sweet, rich and creamy, this cookies and cream cheesecake is perfect for a birthday party, family event or just an indulgent weekend dessert.

Roast tomato and goat's cheese tart

A traditional pastry with a savoury filling of lamb, cheese and spinach. Great for a snack or light meal. Don't forget to serve with a good squeeze of lemon juice.

A fresh green salad is given a whole new lease of life with tender baby octopus, olives, herbs and lemon. Baby octopus are much easier to prepare than their bigger brethren.

When preparing the couscous, add the sugar to taste, as the orange glaze with the chicken is quite sweet. Note

Chunks of tender pork steeped in the the earthy warmth of ginger and coconut milk - you can't go wrong with this moreish meal to beat the winter chills.

Spicy, sweet and fragrant, these prawn skewers are great barbecued for lunch and make perfect finger food for parties.

Sweet, rich and creamy with just the right amount of zest, this cheesecake filling sits atop a crumbly biscuit base for the perfect pairing of textures.

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Marmalade suitable to microwave. Note

There's no need to call the local Chinese take-away when you can create delicious braised pork ribs with Asian greens all on your own.

Packed with tender seafood, tomato and saffron, this risotto is hearty and delicious and makes a great red meat-free meal.

Travel back to the old English countryside with this classic combination of cake, cream and strawberries. If you're looking for something a little less traditional, switch up the flavours with lemon, almonds and berries.

Steak, bacon and mushrooms - the holy trinity of the culinary world join together in this whopper of a recipe that's all about the meat.

Toasted almonds make a delicious, nutty stuffing for this magnificent roast turkey. Remember, if you're roasting based on weight you should weigh the bird after you stuff it.

For an authentic touch, sprinkle with fried shallots (onions). Available from asian grocery stores and some major supermarkets. Note

Replace half the corn with frozen peas or beans. Instead of shredded chicken, you could flake 100g smoked trout or salmon into the soup in Step 3. Note

Adding a few drops of almond essence will give this tasty Greek almond crescents by recipes+ a lovely flavour. Wrap them in colourful paper and present them as a lovely Easter gift.

Moroccan-style lamb pies

Mmm mmm, breakfast in a pie. These sausage, egg and bacon pies are delicious for breakfast or brunch, and also make great after-school snacks.

Perfect as an after-school snack, or to meet those bottomless appetites during the school holidays.

This recipe utilises the classic Italian technique of removing sausage meat from the casing before cooking. It makes for a tasty, succulent pasta with sausage meat in a savoury tomato sauce.

Warm, creamy and hearty, this tasty four-cheese penne dish is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a family dinner on a cooler evening.

Cheesy eggplant bake

With a name like chocolate love pots, you can't go past these little pots of chocolately goodness when planning a romantic dinner.

To save time, ask your butcher to score the rind and truss whole loin with string. For a crisper crackling, keep pork uncovered in fridge overnight, to dry out rind. Note

A hearty family classic makes a great meal on cold nights.

To protect fish flesh from drying out or overcooking when steaming, leave skin on. The flesh will be beautifully moist and you can remove the skin to if you like. Note

Sure to become a firm family favourite, this dish combines the comfort of meatballs with the adventurous flavours of North Africa.

This is a great dish for using up whatever vegetables you have on hand, including cooked leftovers. Roasted vegetable couscous makes a great lunch, or a delicious side at dinner.