Rich, moist and just sweet enough, this cake is great for any occasion.

Be sure to remove toothpick before cutting and serving cake. Mark and cut cake into shape of plane. Trim cake to make it a more rounded shape. Cut cake on an angle from tail end so it appears to be taking off. Write child’s name on back of cake, if desired. Note

Perfectly light and healthy, this zucchini soup is just the ticket for a quick and easy snack, light lunch or dinner party starter. Serve with crusty bread.

A great way to use up left-over cooked pasta, this chicken and asparagus pasta salad is simple, tasty and quick to make. You can use most pasta varieties.

These beef burgers with roast tomato and caramelised onion will quickly become a family favourite.

A ballet spectacular that will leave any prima ballerina stage-struck. Note

These gorgeous strawberry and pomegranate custard tarts are easy to make, creating a beautiful dessert that you can enjoy any night of the week.

Chicken can be coated in Rice Bubble crumbs up to 2 hours ahead. Keep covered in the refrigerator and bake as required. Note

If making the salad ahead of time, dress the salad just before serving. You could use thick rice noodles instead of the rice vermicelli. Note

Colourful and delicious roasted beetroot and red onion dip from Australian Women's Weekly.

butter cream Beat butter in small bowl with electric mixer until as white as possible. Gradually beat in half of the icing sugar, milk, then remaining icing sugar; tint butter cream with purple food colouring. Use any soft jubes or jellies you like for the decorations. Note

If you can’t find low-fat dijonnaise, you can use 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise combined with 1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard. Note

If you don’t feel like toasting the bread cubes in the oven, toast the whole slices in the toaster or under a grill then cut the bread into small squares. Make sure you drain the anchovy fillet well between pieces of absorbent paper. If you want to have this delicious recipe at home, poach the […]

Fresh corn can be used instead of canned corn; you will need two cobs. Sour cream or yoghurt can be used instead of the creme fraiche. Fritters can be made the day before; top them with creme fraiche etc, an hour or so before serving. Note

If you thought the ice-cream wafer sandwich couldn't be improved, think again. These vanilla strawberry swirl macarons will have your guests swooning with delight. The ice-cream will barely have enough time to melt before they're all gone.

12-hole (-cup/80ml) muffin pan 12 paper muffin cases decorations 2 blue NESTLE SMARTIES 2 NESTLE MILKYBAR Buttons 1 ALLEN’S Peaches & Cream 1 orange ALLEN’S SNAKES ALIVE orange sprinkles 12 caramel ALLEN’S Milk Bottle Mania 4 strawberry ALLEN’S Milk Bottle Mania 7 ALLEN’S Strawberries & Cream All the lollies used here have been cut into […]

If you use shortbread biscuits other than the Scottish variety used here, you may need to increase the amount of melted butter by about 20g (¾ ounce) so that the biscuit base will set. Note

You will need about 600g watermelon (weighed with skin) for this recipe. Note

Lusciously spiced and visually stunning, this dessert deserves a very special occasion on which to shine.

We used Grand Marnier,an orange-flavoured liqueur based on Cognac-brandy.Use your favourite brand. Note

Make this delicious and fun birthday treasure chest for your child's party!

Buy roasted capsicum from the deli. Note

Kangaroo meat is lean and healthy. High in protein and iron and low in fat, kangaroo meat is a great alternative to more popular red meats. It is the ultimate free-range, organic meat containing no chemicals or antibiotics.

This recipe can be frozen. Just complete the recipe to the end of step 2. Cool to room temperature. Spoon into freezer-proof containers, leaving a 2.5cm 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%) […]

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

You can substitute shredded chicken, sliced pressed tofu or sliced beef for the crab. You could use cellophane (harusame) or dried wheat (somen) noodles instead of soba. Note

A healthy and delicious zucchini quinoa salad with candied walnuts and haloumi.

A colourful and fragrant couscous dish with grilled zucchini and spiced pumpkin.

Twice baking the choux pastry in this recipe will ensure a perfect result, and the addition of frangelico gives a lovely boozy twist on this French classic. You won't be disappointed, and neither will your guests!

A delicious trio of toppings; cream cheese and pesto, yoghurt, coriander and chilli and mustard and walnut toppings.

This soup is made without fail every winter; it's a great family meal.

These delicate passionfruit butter cakes are deliciously sweet and tangy.

Add a little bit of bite to your regular chicken pot pies with these delicious curry versions. Best of all, leftover pies freeze beautifully and can be popped straight into the oven after you get home from work.

Spice up your mince pies this Christmas with this delicious whisky-laced fruit mince pies.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

This chocolate cake is every bit as decadent and moist as you'd expect it to be. It keeps very well for a couple of days in an airtight container, but we don't think it'll last that long!

One of those dishes that's perfect for brunch, lunch or as a starter, smoked trout with lemon cream on potato scallop stacks is an all round winner.

6-hole (¾-cup/180ml) texas muffin pan 2 x 12-hole (1-tablespoon/20ml) mini muffin pans 15 mini muffin paper cases (red) 40cm x 50cm (16-inch x 20-inch) rectangular cake board (page 334), see tips 40cm (16 inches) black licorice strap 250g (8-ounce) packet Musk Sticks 1 pink Smartie 4 red sour straps 35g (1-ounce) tube mini M&M’s 35g […]

Use toothpicks to position paper pattern on cakes, ready to cut out. Assemble cake on prepared board ready for icing. Note

Serve warm with cream, ice-cream or custard. Recipe is best prepared as required. Note

A roll up is a great way to eat your ham and egg on the go. Make the wrap the night before, up to end of step 2, cook in the morning. Note

Elegant, delectable and delicately spiced, these rhubarb, pear and pomegranate custard tea cakes make a wonderful dessert or afternoon tea treat. Serve warm with good quality cream.

Transpose the leaf pattern onto cardboard, then use the cardboard leaf as a guide when cutting the leaf shapes from icing. The leaves can be made up to 3 days ahead; store in an airtight container. Using the leaf pattern, cut five lily leaves from the icing then drape over a rolling pin to dry. […]

The classic combination of sweet chocolate and crunchy hazelnuts works perfectly together in this divine cake. Topped with an oozy chocolate ganache, this is indulgence at it's finest.

This recipe can be made several hours ahead, reheat just before serving. Note

Edible glitter is available from specialist cake decorating shops. Long (30cm) pipe cleaners, sometimes known as tinsel sticks, are available from craft stores. Note

Colourful asparagus, teardrop tomato and rocket salad with a basil pesto dressing.

Recipe can be prepared a day ahead. Add the dressing up to three hours before serving. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Note

Recipe can be made a day ahead and refrigerated, covered. Recipe suitable to freeze; thicken with cornflour just before serving. Note

This salad will keep for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. Pack yogurt and lemon wedges separately. You need about half a barbecued chicken. We used 2 x 280g jars of mixed char-grilled vegetables in oil (not the pickled variety); you can also buy marinated grilled vegetables from the delicatessen. Note

Give your crumbed cutlets a Middle Eastern nudge by blending your breadcrumbs with paprika and cardamom. Teamed with couscous and orange, you'll have something healthy, delicious and just a little bit different from the usual chops and veg.

Perfect as lunch, a light dinner, afternoon tea or in a lunch box, roast pumpkin and zucchini frittata is a healthy, delicious and flexible dish.

The combination of peanut butter and jelly or jam is unbeatable, but not always the healthiest option. We've swapped a few ingredients for healthier alternatives in this nutritious and filling smoothie. It tastes great and is good for you!

Ask the butcher to bone the lamb loins for you. You could replace the capsicum dip with sun-dried tomato pesto. The lamb can be prepared to the end of step 3. Cover and refrigerate. Stand lamb at room temperature for 30 minutes before roasting. The lamb may take up to 5 minutes longer to roast […]

serving suggestion serve with mixed salad leaves, if desired. storage parcels can be prepared a day ahead; cover, refrigerate until required. Uncooked parcels may be frozen. Note

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note

We used pink lady apples, but any type will be fine. If you prefer, crème fraîche, mascarpone or whipped cream can be flavoured and used instead of the yogurt. Note

This simple nut-free muesli is great for kids, and ideal for making lunchbox snacks such as muesli bars and muffins with.

Ask the butcher to cut the beef shank into 6 equal pieces for you, or you could use 6 x 300g (10 ounce) pieces beef osso buco. Dry red wine can be used instead of port. serving suggestion Serve shanks with risotto, mashed potato or soft polenta. Note

Give your roasted lamb racks and vegetables a touch of sweetness by bathing them in this delicious mustard maple glaze.

We used malibu, a rum-based coconut liquer for this recipe. Note

Perfect beef and onion party pies for sharing with friends and family.

A simple, zesty vinaigrette flavoured with preserved lemon and fresh chives that will bring life to any salad.

For a change, try filling the egg halves with Easter novelties or lollies before joining halves together. For a special touch, use coloured writing gel or fudge to decorate eggs with flowers of anything that takes your fancy. Find them in the baking aisle of your supermarket. Note