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Use a mandolin or V-slicer to cut the papaya and carrot into matchsticks. 8 hours Make rolls; refrigerate. Store loosely packed, with damp paper towel or baking paper between layers as rolls can stick together. Note

Thickly sliced fresh nectarines or peaches can be used in place of figs. Note

Glucose syrup is often quite difficult to measure as it is very thick and sticks to everything. To make it easier, warm the jar of glucose syrup in a bowl of hot water before spooning out the required amount. Lightly oiling the spoon, or heating the spoon under hot water, and drying, will also help […]

Instead of brandy snaps, you could use ginger snap, butternut snap or honey snap biscuits. Note

Use bought small (15cm) pizza bases if you like. Note

To remove seeds from pomegranate, cut in half crossways. Hold one half over a bowl, firmly tap on the skin with a wooden spoon or rolling pin, the seeds should fall out into the bowl. Any sashimi quality fish will work well. Note

The molten part of this chocolate pudding is created by not cooking this dish all the way through, but just enough to create a piping hot 'molten' like centre, that combines beautifully with the good quality vanilla ice cream or cream that you'll spoon on top!

You can double or triple the quantities, filling large dishes to serve a crowd. Do ahead This recipe can be prepared a day ahead to the end of step 3, cover and refrigerate. Finish the recipe when you’re ready to serve. Substitutes You can use a combination of other cheeses such as parmesan, vintage cheddar, […]

Hot and sour (tom yum) soup is a classic Thai soup that is, as the name suggests, spicy and sour. Made well, it is a bracing and nourishing dish with strong yet perfectly balanced flavours.

Store rocky road in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Note

Create a Chinese sensation.

This recipe is gluten-free, wheat-free, yeast-free and nut-free. You will need about 3 medium carrots (360g) for this recipe. storage Note

Toffee apples can be made up to two days ahead. Place in paper cases and wrap in cellophane or use cellophane bags. Note

To keep the glossy finish to the frosting, the cake needs to be frosted up to an hour before the party. The frosting soon dries out to resemble cooked meringue. Note

Tiny, blue-grey poppy seeds add texture and a slightly nutty taste. Note

Enjoy these sweet little cranberry and coconut treats with a cup of tea or coffee and good conversation.

Thai flavours are always so fresh and fragrant, so paired with juicy prawns this dish is a sure crowd pleaser.

The smooth, truffley mousse layered on top of a rich chocolate cake gives this dish a particular depth of flavour and texture. Perfect for a special celebration.

Use thinly sliced pork fillet instead of pork strips if you like. Pork mixture can be marinated for a few hours or overnight in the fridge. Note

You can use a barbecued chicken for this recipe; however, you will have to cook the rice in a mixture of water and prepared chicken stock instead of the cooking liquid. Like most Thai sauces and dressings, nam jim is extremely hot. Seed the chillies to lessen the heat, if you prefer. Note

You can prepare the vegetables and sauce up to a day ahead; keep the sauce, covered, in the refrigerator. Note

Embossed cookie cutters come with assorted messages and are available from cake decorating and kitchen shops, and most larger department stores. Or, you can stamp a message with individual letters into the cookie dough. You need a 7.5cm (3-inch) round fluted cutter, a 7.5cm (3-inch) embossed cookie cutter and a piping bag fitted with a […]

Smoked salmon can be used instead of trout, if preferred. Note

You could use rump or sirloin steak instead of the beef eye fillet. Note

Did you know? White chocolate is not considered real chocolate because, while it has cocoa butter,it does not have chocolate liquor, which comes from the finely ground nib (centre) of the cocoa bean.

Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, these duchesse potatoes are like elegant potato gems.

These delicious seafood fritters channel the flavours of an Asian street food market. Packed full of juicy prawns and fragrant coconut, they go brilliantly with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce and fresh salad.

Not only do these white chocolate and raspberry mille-feuilles look amazing, they taste just as good. They are surprisingly quick and easy to make so you don't need an excuse to whip up a batch and surprise your loved ones.

This homemade jelly pairs the fruity flavours of black grapes and port. It tastes divine spread on toast, or spooned on almond biscotti for a tasty afternoon treat.

A very fast and easy vegetarian pad Thai with tofu and green beans, it has all the flavour you expect from pad Thai without the meat.

A fresh, light and tasty dinner that's full of goodness, salmon with teriyaki chilli sauce will become a go-to dinner.

Rice flakes make this crumbed fish light, crispy and gluten-free. They should be available from your health food store, or in the health aisle at the supermarket.

Veal chops, cooked pink, are never better than when paired with a classic French caper sauce.

This gluten-free, dairy-free macaroni cheese with peas means nobody needs to miss out on the ultimate comfort food.

This omelette wrap is not only gluten-free, it's also wheat-free, yeast-free and nut-free. A great stand-by to have on hand, the omelette and mayonnaise mixture can be made the night before and stored, covered, in the refrigerator until ready to assemble the next day.

These berry frangipane tarts are perfect for a simple afternoon tea celebration. Serve them with a small dish of clotted cream for that little something extra.

Kumara dampers are a marriage of old Australia and new, of bush practicality and modern, urban culinary exploration. The pumpkin scone of Modern Australian cuisine.

Use the yellow and lighter green leaves from the heart of the celery. Note

Myzithra cheese is the traditional Greek cheese used in this cheesecake; you could use mascarpone as a substitute in this recipe. Note

If you can’t get fresh broad beans (fava beans), use frozen ones, these also need the beige-green shell removed. Note

You can use steamed fresh clams instead of the fish. Chicken or vegetable stock is also fine to use in this recipe. Note

The jalousie can be prepared ahead of time, cover, refrigerate until ready to bake. Note

Vincotto honey and rosemary take these spiced, poached pears to another level. An elegant end to a dinner party.

You can substitute well-drained canned asparagus for the fresh, if desired. Note

You can substitute the extra ricotta with cream cheese, if you like. Note

An exquisite variant on barbecued beef fillet - impress your guests with this succulent dish.

Nashi pears and fresh herbs help make this grilled asparagus, fennel and walnut salad a study in contrasting flavours and textures.

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A Pithivier is round, enclosed pie with origins in France and can be made sweet or savoury.

Full of vegetables and flavours, this pilaf is the perfect mid-week treat.

Balsamic Dressing Combine ingredients in screw-top jar, shake well. Note

It’s important to measure the cake mixture carefully, so the cakes are all the same depth. Make the full amount of mixture, it will be fine standing at room temperature while you bake the 70 cakes in batches. We used standard sized foil cases. You need 64 cakes for the story board. We used scrap […]

Seasoned with oregano and fresh grated parmesan, these veal meatballs with gazpacho salsa make a great shared party platter.

Indian-style grilled tandoori lamb with dhal, herbaceous raita and pickled lemon from Australian Women's Weekly.

Smoked salmon, creamy mascarpone and dill make a fabulous filling for these crepe-wrapped roulade slices.

It's not that hard being green... there's a pond, plenty of water, lily pads and a rainbow connection... Why, there's lots of fun to be had!

Mash potato as soon as it is cooked, otherwise it will not be as soft and creamy. Note

Store-bought pesto is available from the refrigerated section of most supermarkets (near the dips). You will also find it in the pasta aisle. Note

This tasty rustic-style loaf is a winning recipe for picnics, parties and barbecues.

We used whole-egg mayonnaise in this recipe. Cooling chicken in liquid prevents the chicken from drying out. Note

You might have a few puffs left over; freeze them, unfilled. Valentine’s croquembouche Fit a large piping bag with a plain tube (or without a tube); three-quarters fill the bag with pastry mixture. Hold the bag upright, pipe the pastry into 2cm (¾ inch) rounds. Working quickly, use tongs or forks to dip the puffs […]