Modern Australian

Prepare the mint mixture just before serving to achieve a fresh zing. Note

Brown rice takes longer than other rice to cook. Note

Substitute verjuice with 1 tablespoon white wine and 1 tablespoon water, if unable to buy. Note

Use 8 large English spinach leaves in place of silverbeet. Note

A rich and flavoursome canape.

Comfort in a bowl.

The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the fish. When it is ready, the flesh will be opaque and flake easily. Don’t overcook fish, or it will dry out and lose its lovely natural sweetness. Note

To prevent syrup forming crystals, do not stir once boiled. Note

Tubby the well-rounded bear makes the cutest birthday cake, and there's no baking involved! You could even opt for a fairy-tale theme and make three for a Goldilocks tableau.

Plums not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. You’ll need approximately 10 plums for this recipe. Note

Cut a slice of this fruity tart and enjoy the fragrant undertones of rosewater. Best served with thick, whipped cream and a collection of family or friends.

Pepitas, oats and coconut add plenty of nutty, crunchy fibre to this fruity muesli slice. A great lunch-box addition, especially as this recipe nut-free.

All the pleasures of banana bread, minus all the gluten. Now you can have your cake, and eat it too.

The popular superfood quinoa dives in to save lunch yet again with this Italian style salad. Filled with tomatoes, capsicum, boccincini and a zesty dressing your taste buds and stomach will be thanking you.

Indulge in something a little more decadent with your pancakes than your normal jam topping with creamy ricotta and fresh apricots.

Add some spice to your classic burger with these lamb mince patties, filled with chilli-paste, garlic, and topped off with some Greek-style yoghurt.

A healthier take on our favourite fish fry-up.

To grill pancetta, arrange on a baking tray and grill for 5-10 minutes, until crisp. Cool. Note

Mornay sauce is a bechamel, or white, sauce enriched with cheese. It’s a favourite for baked dishes that include cauliflower, cooked pasta, spinach, eggs and fish. Certain vegetables, including potato and pumpkin, need to be cooked in order to be digested, but it’s important to avoid overcooking your vegies, as valuable vitamins and minerals can […]

This is a great breakfast, light lunch or late supper. Top it with a perfectly poached egg, if you like. Note

For a clearer result, the syrup is made with pure icing sugar, not icing sugar mixture, which contains cornflour. Note

This is the Christmas recipe our Taste writers have received the most compliments for over the years.

Snowy chocolate mountain

Milk-soaked breadcrumbs might seem unorthodox, but they'll give these beef rissoles by Australian Table a softer texture. Serve with steamed potatoes and greens for a complete meal.

If you like sweet treats but are keeping an eye on your weight, don’t fill the biscuits simply dust them lightly with icing sugar. If served individually, this will yield 16 biscuits. Note

So easy, you'll have plenty of time to make more.

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Ganache suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. When cooking cauliflower, a light-handed treatment is best. It contains sulphur compounds similar to that of cabbage, which break down as they cook, releasing an odour that strengthens the longer they are cooked. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Suitable to microwave. Note

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Sponge suitable to freeze before filling. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Salmon can be poached several hours ahead, but white fish is best poached just before serving. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. You could use double cream instead of mascarpone. Note

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Uniced cake suitable to freeze. Ganache suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. If cooking chicken the day before, reserve some of the cooking liquid to pour over the sliced chicken meat before refrigerating. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Kumara suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. You could use 8 fresh plums in place of the peaches, if preferred. You can use the remaining syrup as a base for summer drinks or punches, or reuse it to poach more fruit. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Note

Cake suitable to freeze. Note

Not suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. The chilli jam recipe will make about 2 cups (500ml). It can be made a month ahead and kept refrigerated. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Harissa is available at selected supermarkets and delicatessens. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

A simple and healthy breakfast for when you've got a little more time to spend cooking.

This loaf can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days. You can wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and seal in an airtight container before freezing for up to one month. Thaw slices at room temperature, straight from the freezer. Note

Marinated uncooked veal suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

The jelly can be made up to two days ahead of serving. Note