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To freeze; wrap cake in two layers of plastic wrap. Seal, label and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight at room temperature. This cake will also keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or in the refrigerator for 1 week. Note

The beauty of this pavlova roll is that you can experiment will all sorts of fruit to fill the centre. We've used banana, kiwi and passionfruit here, but any soft fruit will do. The result is still amazing.

Really, you can use just about any veges you fancy in this Indian vegetable curry, though including some root vegetables, something green and some chickpeas is a good place to start.

This recipe specifies lamb leg steak, but it could be cooked with mid-loin chops or backstrap – just vary the cooking time accordingly. The sauce is rich and flavoursome – the secret being to cook the tomato paste first and to let the sauce cook down enough at the end.

A classic Asian dish, these honey chicken wings are a favourite on most Chinese restaurant menus. Recreate this delicious chicken dish for your family and friends for dinner.

This is such a quick and healthy dinner and easy on the pocket, too. The vegetables can be varied to whatever you like.

This Greek-style roast lamb with potatoes is meltingly tender after 8 hours in the slow-cooker, creating a truly divine Sunday family dinner.

This recipe is packed full of brilliant flavours and textures for a fun way to get your family to eat more seafood. Serve with tartare sauce that perfectly complements the crunchy coating.

This slow-cooker chicken with leeks and artichokes is succulent and gorgeous served on a bed of mashed potatoes and drizzled with the cooking juices.

The winning combination of rich chocolate and nutty hazelnuts work perfectly together in these sweet and fluffy meringue cupcakes. Perfect for an indulgent dessert or mid-morning treat.

Sweet, juicy peaches are beautiful served atop this golden, crumbly almond tart. Sprinkle with some icing sugar for a quick and tasty baked dessert.

This pretty marbled chocolate thins are easier to make than you'd expect, marbling the chocolate can be almost therapeutic once you get the hang of it. Avoid rapid cooling and don't put the sheets in the fridge to set, you want the chocolate to be set firm but not brittle when you're ready to use the cutters.

This dish is packed full of protein, vitamins and minerals, making ginger prawns with sushi rice salad a healthy and delicious dinner choice.

The delicate flavour of ocean trout makes it the perfect fish for this crisp, tender three bean salad. Buttermilk makes for a creamy yet light dressing. Altogether lip-smacking.

This pear and hazelnut bread are a delightfully fruity and crispy accompaniment to your morning or afternoon brew. They also make a lovely and thoughtful homemade gift.

Baked on lollipop sticks, these raspberry and lemon curd heart biscuits will be a smash hit at kids and grown-up parties alike.

these delicate biscuits can be coloured to suit your theme; they look lovely in one colour, or layered using different colours, however, it is quicker and easier to ice the biscuits in the same colour. equipment 6.5cm (2½-inch) round cutter 5cm (2-inch) round cutter 3.5cm (1¼-inch) round cutter 6 paper piping bags (page 221) tweezers […]

These gorgeous poached pears are slow-cooked in a sugary sweet syrup and served drizzled with a fragrant coffee sauce and crisp hazelnut wafers.

The pork can be crumbed 6 hours ahead. Keep covered in the refrigerator. The slaw can be prepared 6 hours ahead, add the dressing just before serving. You could sprinkle the slaw with a few fennel fronds, if you like. Note

You can use 300ml carton of cream. Note

Replace the asparagus with frozen peas or coarsely grated zucchini. Note

This sweet, creamy no bake cheesecake is delectable and simply moorish. This recipe will need to be started the day before to give adequate setting time.

Instead of rolling the omelettes, top them with the filling and serve them open. Note

It's easy to create this classic Mexican dish at home. Your family will love tucking into this warm, hearty meal.

Make the batter for these muffins the night before you want to bake and serve them. Note

These little berries are not only scrumptious on crêpes, but they also have a number of health benefits, including being full of antioxidants and antibacterial properties. Note

This blue chopper is a favourite from The Australian Women's Weekly's famous Children's Birthday Cake Book.

This recipe is best made on the day of serving. Note

Light, fresh and tasty, this delicious oven-baked whole fish is served with fragrant tomatoes and olives to create a tasty dinner dish for any night of the week.

20cm (8-inch) round cardboard cake board10cm (4-inch) round cardboard cake board30cm (12-inch) round cake board10cm (4-inch) round cutter Use regular hundreds andthousands for a brighter,less pastel, cake. Note

Pouches can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Uncooked pouches suitable to freeze. Sweet chilli sauce can be prepared 2 days ahead. Store, covered, in refrigerator. Note

Sweet, chewy coconut macaroons studded with tart dried cranberries and white chocolate chunks.

Please everyone with this vegan starter. The deliciously dense tofu goes perfectly with the crunchy capsicum and buckwheat salad.

Allowing the eggplant to stand a while covered with salt will help withdraw most of the vegetable’s slightly bitter juice; it also helps prevent the eggplant from absorbing too much oil when it’s cooked. Be sure to rinse the eggplant well under cold running water to remove as much of the salt as possible and […]

All ingredients can be prepared ahead of time and stored separately, covered, in the refrigerator. Use scissors to cut the seaweed into fine shreds. Note

Simply is the best way to cook a fine piece of fish, like these tuna steaks. Hold back from overcooking to get the most out of the dish.

Loved by children and adults alike, there is something about humble jam tart that still holds its own among today's more upmarket pastries. Experiment with your favourite jam flavours.

The combination of fragrant fennel, nutritious spinach and perfectly cooked baked eggs creates a perfectly flavoursome savoury breakfast dish.

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note

Green tea powder is available from Asian food stores. If you don’t have an ice-cream maker, pour custard into shallow container and cover with foil, freeze until almost firm. Place ice-cream in large bowl, chop coarsely then beat with electric mixer until smooth. Pour into deep container, cover, freeze until firm. Repeat process twice more. […]

Sweet, sour and spicy nam jim chicken with a fresh and fragrant rice noodle salad.

Candy and brittle of all kinds make excellent gifts, or treats to have on hand during holiday seasons.

Slow cooker: suitable to the end of step 3. Pressure cooker: suitable to the end of step 3. Suitable to freeze at the end of step 3. Note

Suitable to freeze at the end of step 2. You may need to order beef cheeks in advance from the butcher. Note

Serve thick wedges of this traditional pudding with custard or cream.

Use an accurate candy thermometer for perfect results. They are available at selected department stores or online. Note

Kaffir lime leaves are sold fresh, dried or frozen. The dried leaves are less potent so double the number called for in a recipe if you substitute them for fresh leaves. Note

You will need about six passionfruit to make this recipe. The thin-skinned purple-black variety will yield much more pulp than the thicker-skinned Panama passionfruit. Note

This fresh and tasty soup is wonderfully fragrant and filling from the goodness of veggies. Serve it hot topped with crushed almonds for extra crunch.

T-bone really is the king of steaks. This recipe brings out all the beautiful flavours of the beef with a zingy horseradish mascarpone dressing on the side.

Leek lovers can add the thinly sliced white and pale green part of a leek to this delicious chicken and mushroom pie, just add it after the onion.

Sesame snaps or bars are available from supermarkets either in the confectionery or biscuit section. They are basically sesame seeds set in toffee. If you don’t have a square cutter, simply cut the dough into 4.5cm x 9cm rectangles. Use a ruler and a sharp knife to measure and cut the dough. Note

A lovely strudel is delicious, easy to make, and relatively inexpensive. You can also experiment with different fillings. We've gone with basic apricot here, but all sorts of fruits and nuts make an equally yummy filling.

This creamy, cheesy zucchini gratin makes a great side dish for dinner, or a lovely lunch with salad and fresh bread.

low GI Note

If you are unable to buy fresh grapevine leaves, buy those that come vacuum-packed in brine. Be sure to rinse them under cold water and dry with absorbent paper before using. Note

If chocolate is not quite melted, return to saucepan and stir over low heat until melted. Note

Healthy and delicious banana ice-blocks

Your guests will be trumpeting praise when they see this cute elephant cake from The Australian Women's Weekly's famous 'Children's Birthday Cake Book' cookbook on the party spread.

To freeze; complete recipe to the end of step 2. Place meatballs, in a single layer, on a baking paper-lined baking tray. Freeze for 2 to 3 hours or until firm. Transfer to a large snap-lock bag. Expel any excess air. Label, date and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. […]

We used sirloin for this recipe, although fillet and rump are also suitable. Note

Hot smoked salmon is available from major supermarkets. Use a mixture of fresh herbs, such as dill, parsley, basil, chives, mint, oregano or marjoram. If you don’t have a frying pan with an ovenproof handle, wrap the handle in two layers of foil, this will prevent the handle from burning while under the grill. Note

We used butter beans but you can use any canned white beans you like. This recipe can be made a day ahead. Store pitta crisps in an airtight container. Note

Crispy fried noodles are available in the Asian aisle of supermarkets. Using a large sharp knife, shred the cabbage as thinly as you can. Stack the slices neatly, cut them lengthways into matchstick-sized strips. This is called `julienne’. Note

Attach pattern to cake using toothpicks before cutting out cake. Note

Both Granny Smith and Golden Delicious apples are suitable for this recipe. Note