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Potatoes need not be boring any longer. Prepare this recipe for crisp, light, flavoursome potatoes to share as a starter or enjoy all to yourself as a side dish.

When fish is steamed in this way it is beautifully moist and tender and falls off the bone. The banana leaves create a touch of authenticity, while hot and sour Asian flavours complete this traditional dish.

Boned turkey buffé with couscous stuffing from Australian Women's Weekly.

For a shortcut, use store-bought hummus and well-drained chargrilled eggplant. Note

Fresh curry leaves and fenugreek seeds add extraordinary flavours to this spicy tamarind pork curry, while coconut cream adds depth and creaminess.

Duck can be cooked up to 4 days ahead. Keep covered in oil in the refrigerator. Note

To get the best-shaped blocks, refrigerate or partly freeze the cake, then cut the cake into neat cubes. Note

This Indian pickle hails from Goa, and is delicious spread on sandwiches or mixed with rice and eaten with curries. Note

We used a good-quality egg mayonnaise and ready-made fried shallots in assembling this burger. The shallots, available packaged in most Asian food stores, will keep for months if stored tightly sealed. Note

Slice avocado just before assembling the salad. You can substitute prawns or lobster for the balmain bugs, if you prefer. You can use opal basil leaves, instead of the sweet leaves, if preferred. Tomatoes can be browned on an oven tray under a grill or in a hot oven. This recipe can be made with […]

Other types of pasta, such as penne, also work well with this recipe. Dried rigani is dried Greek oregano available from delicatessens. To freeze: complete recipe to the end of step 4. Pack into freezer-proof containers, leaving a 2.5cm (1 inch) space to allow for expansion. Seal, label and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw […]

Crispy and spicy, lime and coconut prawns make a great share platter for parties or a starter for a dinner party.

Scones are a classic in the United Kingdom but have also quickly gained popularity throughout the world, especially for high tea.

Kalonji are also known as Nigella seeds, which taste like someone combined onions, black pepper and oregano.

Serve these Asian-style Scotch eggs at your next cocktail party, with a bracing chilli dip on the side.

We used blue-eye (trevalla) fillets in this recipe, but you can use any white fish fillets you like. You can substitute a curry paste of your choice for the vindaloo.

This crumbed pork dish is ultimate comfort food. And you can have it on the table in 30 minutes for a quick weeknight dinner.

These chocolate and sultana crackles are one way to sneak a little bit of fruit and fibre into unsuspecting kids at a party. Happily, they're so delicious you're bound to get away with it.

Heady with Moroccan seasoning, this lamb with chickpea and almond rice makes a great lunch or light dinner.

It's hard to say whether it's the dark chocolate, the cream or the ice-cream that gives this decadent iced chocolate its name. Of course, it could be the combination of all three with fresh, cold milk.

This herby spinach, chickpea and feta tart is crumbly, buttery and flaky in all the right ways.

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The delicious, spicy pan juices from the prawns add a huge dash of flavour to this simple spicy prawn linguine. Perfect for dinner on a warm evening when you just need something light and tasty.

You can make these lemongrass and beef rice paper rolls ahead of time, just place them seam-side down on a tray lined with plastic wrap, cover with damp paper towel and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Let the smell of baking bread and fragrant rosemary infuse your home as you whip up this delicious quickbread.

We used freeform paper cases made by pushing a 12cm square of paper (we used paper about the same thickness as printer paper) into ungreased pan holes, followed by a 12cm square of baking paper Note

You’ll need to cook about ⅔-cup (130g) white medium-grain rice for this recipe. We used calrose rice, but any white medium-grain rice can be used instead. Note

Eggs are delicious in the morning, and with an Asian flare this is a new and exciting way to prepare them.

Serve up these simple, fluffy ricotta pancakes with sliced fresh fruit and a drizzle of syrup for a delightful brunch for your loved ones this weekend.

Warm, fragrant and delicious, this potato, prawn and scallop salad makes a great starter or lunch.

Sometimes a salad makes a perfect lunch, this spicy lamb salad with pita bread and chickpeas is ideal.

Serve this incredibly versatile meat-free, protein and vitamin filled meal for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.

Other dried fruit may be used in place of glace cherries if liked. Note

The strudel is a classic German sweet pastry dish. We've been a little creative here and instead of using apples, we've used peaches and nectarines. You'll love the result.

Cook meatballs in soup close to serving time, to prevent soup from becoming cloudy. Use commercially made stock if you don’t want to make your own. Accompany with bowls of steamed jasmine rice and stir-fried asian greens. Note

Equipment: 30cm x 40cm rectangular cake board You can also use raspberry and vanilla marshmallows, halved crossways, or a variety of chocolate buttons to decorate the balloon. If using butter cream instead of the strawberry frosting, you will need one quantity of butter cream which ­ you can tint pink or leave plain. Note

The salad can be made the night before; store, covered, in the fridge. To make the perfect hard-boiled eggs, place eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil; boil, uncovered, for 3½ minutes, drain. Shell eggs when cool enough to handle. Prick the potatoes all over with a fork […]

You need an 80cm length of 50mm diameter PVC pipe, cut into 10cm lengths. ask the hardware store to do this for you, or use a hacksaw. This recipe will also fit into a 24cm springform tin. In this case, use a plain chocolate biscuit base. Note

A warming winter soup from Australian Women's Weekly.

Soak 18 bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent scorching during cooking, or cover the ends with foil. Note

Like a cocktail in a glass, this piña colada mousse is the perfect dessert to top off a special dinner party. You can leave the rum out if you like.

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. The steak and kidney filling is suitable to freeze. Note

store Recipe can be made a day ahead and refrigerated, covered. Note

One bite of these delicious mini chocolate tarts and your guests will be begging for the recipe. The orange flavoured liqueur adds the perfect touch of sophistication. Grand Marnier or Cointreau will work beautifully.

These muesli bars are the perfect after-school snack for kids on the go. They are packed full of the protein of peanut butter and energy-boosting honey.

date and orange; fruit and spice (top tier) basic; choc chip and walnut (bottom tier) Note

The lightness and flakiness of this delicious pastry is created during the rolling and folding process. The caramelised apples provide the perfect not-too-sweet topping. Serve with cream and enjoy.

To freeze. Complete the 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 on medium power (50%) until heated through Note

Soufflés must be made just before serving. Note