Moderate

You need to cut the kernels from two small corn cobs for this recipe. Fritters and tomatoes can be made 6 hours ahead and reheated in a slow (150°C/(130°C fan forced). Note

Place the green onion strips in iced water for about 20 minutes to make onion curls, a classic Chinese garnish. Note

Be sure to remove toothpick before cutting and serving cake. Mark and cut cake into shape of plane. Trim cake to make it a more rounded shape. Cut cake on an angle from tail end so it appears to be taking off. Write child’s name on back of cake, if desired. Note

Perfectly light and healthy, this zucchini soup is just the ticket for a quick and easy snack, light lunch or dinner party starter. Serve with crusty bread.

A sponge cooks best when the top of each pan is in the centre of the oven. If pans are on different shelves, swap them around half way through baking so sponges cook evenly. Note

Meatballs suitable to freeze. Spinich suitable to freeze. Note

These gorgeous strawberry and pomegranate custard tarts are easy to make, creating a beautiful dessert that you can enjoy any night of the week.

Add some thinly sliced red chilli for a spicy version of this soup, if you like. This is a last minute soup, it doesn’t freeze well. The pasta will become soggy as it absorbs more liquid and the buk choy will discolour. Note

Surprise your loved ones this weekend with this delicious French toast and berry compote. Sprinkle with a dusting of icing sugar for that finishing touch. A perfect brunch.

You need half a large barbecued chicken (approximately 500g) to get the amount of shredded meat required for this recipe. Note

Taramasalata is a classic Middle-Eastern dip that is full of flavour and delicious with pita bread. Here, we've teamed it with artichokes for an even greater dept of flavour.

Hearty, zesty and creamy, this delicious Milanese style risotto is the ulimate comfort food for a hungry family.

Make sure the meatballs are completely submerged in the liquid during cooking. To freeze; complete recipe to end of step 2. Pack into freezer-proof containers, leaving a 2.5cm (1 inch) space to allow for expansion. Seal, label and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat in a saucepan or microwave […]

If you can’t find low-fat dijonnaise, you can use 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise combined with 1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard. Note

This dish goes well Note

Skordalia is a pungent Greek sauce or dip made with bread (or sometimes potato), garlic, lemon juice and olive oil. It can be served with almost any kind of dish ­ from grilled meats and poultry to fish and raw vegetables. Note

Fresh corn can be used instead of canned corn; you will need two cobs. Sour cream or yoghurt can be used instead of the creme fraiche. Fritters can be made the day before; top them with creme fraiche etc, an hour or so before serving. Note

French apple flan, an elegant French dessert, has a shell of tender biscuit pastry filled with creamy custard and topped with apples covered with glistening brandied-apricot glaze.

If you thought the ice-cream wafer sandwich couldn't be improved, think again. These vanilla strawberry swirl macarons will have your guests swooning with delight. The ice-cream will barely have enough time to melt before they're all gone.

If you use shortbread biscuits other than the Scottish variety used here, you may need to increase the amount of melted butter by about 20g (¾ ounce) so that the biscuit base will set. Note

This deliciously sweet dried fruit chutney goes perfectly on sandwiches, with roast meat, or on the side of a spicy Indian curry.

Lusciously spiced and visually stunning, this dessert deserves a very special occasion on which to shine.

Make your Christmas special with these delightful fruitcake cupcakes.

We used Grand Marnier,an orange-flavoured liqueur based on Cognac-brandy.Use your favourite brand. Note

Buy roasted capsicum from the deli. Note

If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure, your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check with the manufacturer’s instructions before using. Recipe suitable to freeze without figs. Note

This recipe is gluten-free, wheat-free, yeast-free and nut-free. If the coconut is browning too quickly, cover the friands loosely with foil. storage Friands can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Note

This recipe can be frozen. Just complete the recipe to the end of step 2. Cool to room temperature. Spoon into freezer-proof containers, leaving a 2.5cm space to allow for expansion. Seal, label and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat in a saucepan or microwave on medium power (50%) […]

Tofu is a great and healthy meat alternative. It is especially good for soaking up flavours like those in the sauces and dips which often accompany Asian finger foods.

Baking a leg of lamb in a salt crust means the meat is steamed as you bake it, leaving it incredibly tender and allowing the herbs to fully permeate the leg.

Thick, garlicky skordalia is the perfect dressing for these juicy blue-eye skewers with smashed potatoes.

Twice baking the choux pastry in this recipe will ensure a perfect result, and the addition of frangelico gives a lovely boozy twist on this French classic. You won't be disappointed, and neither will your guests!

These delicate passionfruit butter cakes are deliciously sweet and tangy.

This plum and mascarpone tart is rich with wine and liqueur and makes a fitting end to a very special dinner.

This marinade is suitable for lamb. Note

Relish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Relish can be used straight away. This recipe is quite spicy; for a milder version remove the seeds from the chillies or use less chilli. Note

Warming and nourishing, this thick, tasty tomato and fennel soup topped with crunchy fresh croutons is lovely at lunchtime, or for a quick boost late in the afternoon.

This chocolate cake is every bit as decadent and moist as you'd expect it to be. It keeps very well for a couple of days in an airtight container, but we don't think it'll last that long!

If the handle of your frying pan is not heatproof, cover it with aluminium foil before placing it under the grill. Frittata is delicious served warm, but if you like it cold or want to take it to work, make it the evening before, keep it in the fridge overnight, then wrap it in plastic […]

This fun construction-site themed birthday cake is great for young children who love getting messy and playing with trucks.

6-hole (¾-cup/180ml) texas muffin pan 2 x 12-hole (1-tablespoon/20ml) mini muffin pans 15 mini muffin paper cases (red) 40cm x 50cm (16-inch x 20-inch) rectangular cake board (page 334), see tips 40cm (16 inches) black licorice strap 250g (8-ounce) packet Musk Sticks 1 pink Smartie 4 red sour straps 35g (1-ounce) tube mini M&M’s 35g […]

A roll up is a great way to eat your ham and egg on the go. Make the wrap the night before, up to end of step 2, cook in the morning. Note

Use a clear, carbonated lemonade for this recipe for a light-textured scone. You can replace the thickened cream with clotted cream or whipped thickened cream. Scones are best made on the day of serving. Note

Almond milk is a delicious, refreshing and unique drink.

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The classic combination of sweet chocolate and crunchy hazelnuts works perfectly together in this divine cake. Topped with an oozy chocolate ganache, this is indulgence at it's finest.

These sausages with a difference make a great dish for a relaxed meal with friends, allowing you to serve something special that isn't formal.

We used a thin tomato pasta sauce, also known as sugo or passata, which contains only tomatoes and onion. Note

Edible glitter is available from specialist cake decorating shops. Long (30cm) pipe cleaners, sometimes known as tinsel sticks, are available from craft stores. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Note

A classic dacquoise is a layered meringue sandwiched with a buttercream filling. This chocolate mocha dacquoise terrine offers a more sophisticated depth of flavour than the standard fruit and cream filling.

The only thing better than a traditional carrot cake is one with chocolate. And this recipe with a rich sweet white chocolate icing is naughty but nice.

Recipe can be made a day ahead and refrigerated, covered. Recipe suitable to freeze; thicken with cornflour just before serving. Note

An excellent option for a nourishing, filling meat-free meal, these individual vegetable and lentil lasagnes will quickly become a family favourite.

You need to press the cake mixture into balls using your hands – do not roll as the mixture will crumble. You will need 25 lollypop or paddle pop sticks for this recipe. When dipping the cake pops in melted chocolate, tilt the bowl of chocolate to one side, so the chocolate is deep enough […]

Fill the house with nostalgic aromas of childhood apple pie with this warm and comforting tart.

Ask the butcher to bone the lamb loins for you. You could replace the capsicum dip with sun-dried tomato pesto. The lamb can be prepared to the end of step 3. Cover and refrigerate. Stand lamb at room temperature for 30 minutes before roasting. The lamb may take up to 5 minutes longer to roast […]