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The availability of frozen blueberries and tinned passionfruit pulp means you can make this gorgeous jam any time of the year.

Tender meat and tasty vegetables make this hearty rabbit stew a winter evening winner.

The perfect balance of sweet, salty and crunchy, these delicious caramel peanut hearts are the perfect weekend snack, or gift for loved ones.

Bruise the lemon grass by hitting the lower white bulb with the flat side of a heavy knife or cleaver­ this helps to release its flavour and aroma. Note

Sponge-finger biscuits are also known as savoiardi biscuits, savoy biscuits, lady’s fingers or sponge fingers; they are long, oval-shaped Italian-style crisp fingers made from sponge-cake mixture, and are available from supermarkets. Recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note

Wild rice has a hearty 'nutty' flavour and is well worth paying a little extra for. Teamed here with flavoured with orange and herbs, it makes a delicious and filling vegetarian meal.

If limes are too expensive you can use lemons instead. Any firm white fish is good for this recipe. Note

Japanese-style chicken and egg on rice is a savoury and satisfying dinner.

You need 1 medium fresh corn cob, weighing about 125 grams after being trimmed. You can cook more than 1 fritter at a time, but don’t overcrowd the pan. Note

Looking for something a little bit decadent? This rich chocolate, cherry cheesecake could be your answer!

ham option Sprinkle with finely chopped ham. Note

Store slice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Note

For variations on the filling, use a combination of smoked salmon (or crab meat or prawns) with cucumber, avocado and pickled vegetables. Sushi seasoning is a mixture of rice vinegar, sugar and salt; it is available in bottles from Asian food stores and the Asian food section of supermarkets.

Balsamic white vinegar is a clear and lighter version of balsamic vinegar; it has a fresh, sweet clean taste, and is available from major supermarkets and delicatessens. Note

Serve up this winter warming mixed mushroom risotto for dinner tonight. It's full of flavour and perfect if you're after a vegetarian meal that will be more than substantial.

Only fresh blueberries can be used in this recipe, as frozen berries will tint the sangria. Note

You can buy artichoke quarters from most delicatessens. You could use steamed broccolini if artichokes are not available. If fresh broad beans are not available, buy them frozen. Note

We used a thick, caramel-flavoured ice-cream topping in this recipe. Note

These teeny tiramisu cupcake towers are not only adorable, but a delightful option for dessert!

Few can resist a perfectly roasted pork belly. This recipe is dead easy to follow and there is no reason why the result won't be crispy crunch crackling and succulent, tender meat that falls apart at the merest touch of a fork.

We used whiting in this recipe. This recipe goes well with low-fat natural yoghurt and lemon wedges. Note

OK these can be a little fiddly, but we've used ready made wonton wrappers here so that makes things a little easier, and just as delicious. Your guests will be impressed!

Indulge your sweet tooth with this divine chocolate and raspberry tart. Filled with an oozy jam centre, one slice will send you to dessert heaven...

Use a mandolin or V-slicer if you have one, to finely shred the cabbage and slice the radishes. Note

In Indian cooking, the word masala loosely translates as ‘paste’; the word tikka refers to a bite-sized piece of meat, poultry, fish or vegetable. A jar labelled tikka masala contains spices and oils, blended into a mild paste. Note

These little individual pavlovas are the perfect finishing touch to any meal with friends. You can experiment will all sorts of fruit toppings; berries are always a good choice, as are the more tropical fruits like mango and passionfruit.

Some mussels may not open during cooking. You do not have to discard these; just cook a little longer, or carefully prise the shell open with a knife. Note

Any leftover mashed vegetables can be used to make the tofu and vegetable patties, just be sure to use a total of ¼ cup (3 tablespoons) of mash along with the 2 teaspoons of rice flour. Note

These pear and marzipan tartlets would not look out of place in the display cabinet of the most upmarket French pâtisserie. Don't let their delicate appearance fool you, they're surprisingly simple to make.

The popular combination of chocolate and peppermint makes this an extremely more-ish cake. This cake can also be baked in a deep 20cm-round cake pan that has its base lined with baking paper. Bake in moderate oven for about 1 hour. These icings are known as glacé icings, and are sometimes also called warm icings. […]

The frittata can be made a day ahead, and kept, covered, in the refrigerator. Note

Use a non-reactive stainless steel, enamel or glass saucepan for this recipe. Note

A light broth with slices of tender chicken, fresh peas and asparagus spears, this soup makes an excellent starter for a dinner party.

Thai chilli jam is a good condiment dolloped onto grilled meat, chicken or fish, and is also just as great when used as a curry paste or stir-fry sauce. A combination of garlic, shallots, chilli, tomato paste, fish sauce, galangal, spices and shrimp paste, it is sold under various names and can be found in […]

You need about 6 passionfruit for this recipe. Note

Mediterranean-style baked lima beans from Australian Women's Weekly.

Although it’s called pork neck, this marbled cut comes from the shoulder, suits high temperature cooking, such as barbecuing and roasting and is far nicer than many leaner cuts. If using wooden skewers, soak them in cold water for 30 minutes first. Pork can be marinated and threaded onto skewers a day ahead. Note

Peanuts add extra crunch to this fresh and delicious beef and rice noodles dish. Perfect for those nights when you just want something light and tasty.

This chocolate almond tart has a rich, unctuous filling between layers of light, flakey pastry. Serve with a cup of coffee for an afternoon treat, or with a dollop of cream as dessert.

These scrumptious little chocolate and almond meringues manage to be both rich and light, crisp and chewy, all at the same time.

Moist, dense and dripping with syrup, this chocolate orange polenta cake is a very grown-up way to recapture a childhood love for jaffa cakes.

A soft and elegant white chocolate cake from the Australian Women's Weekly's famous test kitchen.

Topped with creamy coconut ganache, this white chocolate coconut citrus cake is a ripper of a recipe. Moist, dense and utterly delicious, the combination of coconut, lemon, lime and white chocolate is a winner.

PASTRY For information on how to wash leeks, see page 112. Note

This is a rich and sophisticated dessert that makes an elegant end to a special dinner.

These individual chicken, thyme and brandy pâtés make a great starter for a special dinner. You can use another dessert wine in place of the botrytis semillon if you prefer.

Amaretto is a sweet almond flavoured liqueur that is made from a base of apricot pits or almonds, sometimes both.

You can use canned cherries if fresh are not in season. Note

A cool and classy take on an Australian Christmas classic.

Delicious chicken wings in a sweet honey soy marinade; great for sharing with family and family.

Wombok is also known as chinese cabbage. Note

The piece of blade steak is also known as a “bolar of blade”, or just “bolar blade”; it is a shoulder cut. Beef silverside or rolled brisket are also suitable to use. Serve with spinach mash and steamed green beans. Not suitable to freeze. Note

This is our take on the traditional Swedish recipe of the same name. Even if you’re not a lover of anchovies, we’re certain you’ll love this dish. Try serving this dish with a green salad, dressed with a lemon vinaigrette. Note

We found the brown-skinned beurre bosc pears worked best for this recipe. Note

This impressive cake is brought to you by the classic Australian Women's Weekly birthday cake cookbook.