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Red curry paste, fish sauce and lime juice give this chilli pork its classic Thai flavour. It's a fast, fresh and tasty dinner that's perfect for a mid-week boost.

It is fine to use two 300ml cartons (or one 600ml) of cream for this recipe. You can use Cointreau or any other orange-flavoured liqueur. Candied clementines are available from specialty food stores and delicatessens. Note

Convenience and ease are the hallmarks of this meal, a good addition to a menu plan where you're looking to feed a family well for less.

Cut this rich chocolate velvet cake with chocolate glaze into little finger sized sliced for an elegant afternoon tea plate.

Reminiscent in flavour of boscaiola sauce, this delicious soup combines mushroom and bacon and in a thick, creamy base.

Scones are best made on the day of serving. They can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in oven, wrapped in foil. Use a zester to shred lemon rind. Note

Zesty orange complements and amplifies the strawberry flavour of this delicious conserve.

Vienna almonds are whole almonds coated in toffee; they make a beautiful topping for this cake.

Soft, succulent and saucy, these individual self-saucing pear and caramel puddings are a fabulous winter dessert.

Lift these tasty beef samosas to the next level with this fresh peach and raisin chutney.

This aromatic lamb curry is one of the signature dishes of Kashmiri cuisine. So turn up the heat on a chilly evening with our delicious version.

A crispy and delicious Indian-style tandoori chicken dish; perfect for sharing with friends and family. Serve with coriander, cucumber and mint salad and mint raita.

These divine little bite-sized chocolate hazelnut cakes are the perfect size for such a rich, indulgent recipe.

These beautifully coloured and delicate pistachio and orange blossom macrons are an absolute feast for the eyes. Arrange them in a large glass bowl or on a cupcake stand for maximum Wow! factor.

This delicious savoury slice is gluten-free, wheat-free, egg-free and nut-free - the perfect snack for kids at school or people with allergies and intolerances.

Okra, also called bamia, bhindi or ladies fingers. Are an African vegetable transported throughout the world by African slaves and traders. Okra resembles a large green chilli having outside ribs and many edible, gummy seeds inside. It can be stewed, as here, roasted or deep-fried, and is as good eaten on its own as it […]

These light and fluffy cookies are so lifelike they look as though they have fallen straight off the tree. They are exceptionally lovely served with a bowl of vanilla-bean ice-cream. If the dough doesn’t spread to fill inside the cutters, use a skewer to push the dough into the points of the cutters. The leaves […]

Cook 1 cup (200g) white long-grain rice the night before making this recipe, refrigerate it, spread thinly on a tray, covered, overnight. You need a large barbecued chicken, weighing approximately 900g, for this recipe. Note

A candy thermometer, available from kitchenware stores, is essential for this recipe. Place thermometer in large saucepan of simmering water while syrup is heating. This will stop thermometer cracking when placed in hot syrup. Once syrup is at correct temperature, return thermometer to pan of water; remove from heat. When cool, rinse and dry. Turron […]

These make a delicious and fresh addition to any share plate that everyone will love. Lobster or prawn meat can be substituted for the crab, if desired.

Use a mandoline or V-slicer with a julienne attachment to cut the celeriac into thin strips. Note

You can use either astringent or non-astringent persimmons in this recipe. If you use the astringent variety, it is best to scrape away the flesh from the skin when eating. Use a zester to make the lime rind strips. If you don’t have one, finely grate the rind instead. There are two types of persimmons […]

These fragrant pies are a great savoury lunch snack.

Cherry tomatoes can be substituted for grape tomatoes. Note

Use a small amount of buttercream to attach the ears and nose to face. Make sure you buy the large marshmallows that look as if they’ve been piped, with a soft tip at the top. Note

The creamed rice can be served warm or cold. You can substitute ½ teaspoon vanilla extract for the vanilla bean, if you prefer. Note

The humble chicken schnitzel is always a winner. Jazz up your usual crust with some lemon zest and herbs. Serve with some greens and there'll be no complaints.

A spectacular dessert to produce at the end of a very special meal, prosecco and raspberry jellies sprinkled with gold leaf are perfectly pretty.

Stencils are available from cake decorating suppliers and craft stores. FLUFFY MOCK CREAM Note

Lemony sponge pudding with a light, sweet meringue topping makes for a nostalgic, nursery-style pudding.

Layers of fluffy spiced tea cake and lashes of indulgent honey frosting create an utterly decadent dessert.

There's no need to ever serve a boring side, these oregano potatoes will spice up any spread.

To cover pudding, layer a sheet of foil and baking paper together, large enough to cover the top generously. With paper lengthways in front of you, fold a vertical pleat; this will give the pudding space to rise. Note

Serve these honey mustard cutlets with spare sauce from the pan drizzled over them to help season the green beans.

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moroccan marinade is a bottled blend of garlic, capsicum, chilli, lemon and various spices, and can be found at your local supermarket. Preserved lemons ­ salted lemons preserved in a mixture of olive oil and lemon juice ­ are a North African specialty, usually added to casseroles and tagines to impart a salty-sour acidic flavour. […]

The chicken dumpling mixture makes 40 dumplings so you need a package containing at least 40 wonton wrappers. You can make the dumplings whenever you like, and freeze them, separated in two, or even four, batches, sealed tightly in snap-lock bags. When you want to use them, remove what you need from the freezer and […]

Baharat is an Arab spice mix which usually contains allspice, black pepper, cardamom, cloves, dried coriander, cumin, nutmeg and chilli. Note

Healthy and filling, this zucchini flower and tomato frittata is an instant classic.

Buy fresh filo from the refrigerated section of the supermarket as it is easier to work with than frozen filo pastry, which has a tendency to be brittle and crack. Note

You can use any firm white fish fillets in this recipe. Note

The key to really excellent crackling is to dry the rind scrupulously and ensure the oven is blisteringly hot, and only then place the meat in the oven.

Radicchio originated in Italy and is a member of the chicory family. The leaves are dark burgundy in colour and have a strong bitter flavour which makes radicchio a worthy partner to the blue cheese in this dish.

Sashimi salmon may be used instead of tuna. Note

They say when it comes to food, looks do matter. So try this nifty new look when next baking a loaf.

This delicious grilled pork dish is complimented brilliantly by this fragrant Spanish style caponata. Make this for your family for dinner and they'll be asking for more!

Combine all of the best jewels of the sea in this hearty Italian stew. Serve with loads of crusty buttered bread to mop up all of those delicious juices.

It’s worth taking the time to caramelise the apples to a deep caramel colour. It’s important to measure the closed springform pan; the measurement appearing on the base of the springform pan sometimes refers to the measurement of the pan when it is open. Note

To get the decorative effect on the top of the cake, place a paper doily on the cake and sprinkle ground cinnamon over the top. Carefully remove the doily from the top of the cake. Note

Thrill your child on their birthday with this adorable (and delicious) red fire engine cake.

Rich and decadent, you'll only need a small square of this lovely fudge to satisfy the sweetest of cravings. Enjoy with your afternoon cuppa.

This recipe is also dairy-free and egg-free. Note

To pipe the swan’s body, place the tube close to the tray and press down to finish the choux with a small point. To pipe the neck, start at the base of the neck and finish at the head. As you finish the head, press down on the tube to make a point, which will […]

Chinese chilli paste can be substituted for sichuan hot bean paste, if unavailable. Note

The clue is in the name. This is, no question, the ultimate berry trifle. It is perfect for any special occasion.

Store limoncello in the refrigerator or freezer. Note

Sauce will keep for up to 2 weeks in a covered container in the refrigerator. Note

Dig into this classic winter warmer with melt-in-your-mouth ham, tender lentils and juicy vegetables topped with fragrant gremolata. Serve with a generous slice of crusty bread and melting butter.

Un-iced cakes are suitable to freeze for up to 3 months. Note