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Try something different from the usual Sunday roast with this mouth-watering leg of lamb.

Vitello tonnato, veal with tuna sauce, is a classic Italian antipasto dish, usually served cold. It’s also commonly served in summer as a light meal. Note

Polenta always makes for a rich, dense cake and never more so than when paired with rich, dried figs.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Any type of berries can be used instead of raspberries. If you prefer, use semi-sweet dark chocolate or milk chocolate, instead of white chocolate. Note

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note

The pudding is at its best made on the day and served hot. The big day wouldn’t be complete without a pudding of some sort. If there’s a large crowd, especially where you have a range of different age groups, it’s a good idea to serve both a hot pudding – either traditional, or one […]

Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and perfumed with fresh rosemary leaves, the only other thing these roast potatoes need is a little bit of salt and pepper.

Onion soup with beer

This recipe will make more Eight Spice Mix than you require for the tarts. Store excess in an airtight container and use in cakes, custards, stewed fruit, crumbles or creamy desserts. It is also fantastic rubbed on duck before roasting.

For a real chocolate rush, try this rich cake with warm sauce.

With 11 children to feed and a home-based business to support them, it’s no surprise that my husband Mick’s grandmother had one eye on economy. This recipe uses no milk or cream and hardly any butter – a couple of eggs, a couple of lemons, a handful of sugar. It costs very little to put on the table, yet it is absolutely delicious and decadent.

My mum recently handed me a real treasure – an exercise book that was used for recipes by my great-grandmother. I never knew my great-grandmother, but I certainly recognise some of her recipes from my visits to Nan’s house. It has been compiled with patience and love, and gives me an insight into a woman I never met. It is a privilege to now have her cookbook. This cake is from an era where home cooks were incredibly frugal, as everyday ingredients, such as butter, were in short supply.

A filling and tasty garlic and oregano flavoured roast chicken. Simple to make with less dishes!

Soft and zesty, this classic cake should be served with heaps of strawberries to create fresh flavour profiles to complement your afternoon tea.

A garlic and rosemary roast lamb that is sure to become your new go-to Sunday favourite.

The beef roulade is very popular meat dish in the Viennese cuisine.

A tomatillo is a small green fruit that is a member of the tomato family. It is a basic ingredient in Mexican cooking and adds a tart flavour to food. It is covered by a papery husk, similar to that of an onion, which should be removed, as it is not edible. Tomatillos are also […]

Suitable to freeze. Recipe can be made a day ahead and refrigerated, covered. Note

These herby goat's cheese tarts make a delicious and elegant brunch or lunch with a crisp green salad.

Indulge your sweet tooth with this gorgeous coconut and passionfruit pie. Enjoy a big slice with a dollop of ice-cream or fresh cream for a beautiful dessert.

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. Food referred to as “à la bourguignon” is food cooked in the style of the famous French wine region of Burgundy, and is instantly recognisable by its red wine sauce containing mushrooms, bacon and onions. While most of us are familiar with the classic boeuf (beef ) bourguignon, lamb […]

With a texture this silky and a flavour this heavenly, you'll not be able to resist a second helping of this decadent chocolate orange mousse cake. It really is that good.

The ‘religieuse’ is meant to resemble a nun in a habit. Note

Drizzled in a toffee syrup and plump with fruit and nuts, this cake will be the centrepiece of your Christmas table.

This gnocchi dough is very soft, so you’ll need an extra ½ cup of plain (all-purpose) flour for the board when kneading and rolling to prevent it from sticking. Note

Position the large cake on the small cake, then spread pink butter cream over toadstool cap. Split the spearmint leaves in half through the centre then slice the halves into three pieces. Note

Tender lamb wrapped in banana leaf with a fresh and fragrant Thai salad.

Recipe can be made a day ahead, store, covered, in the refrigerator. It is important to use full-cream milk in this recipe,ook rice slowly for creamiest results. Serve with fruit of your choice. Note

This delicious roasted beetroot, broccoli and pearl barley salad is beautiful enjoyed warm with a creamy tahini dressing. It's the perfect example that healthy, vegetarian food can be delicious and filling!

Celebrate your child's birthday with this adorable yellow beehive cake!

For either a morning snack or afternoon tea, this moist, zesty loaf is just perfect.

What better meal to share with family and friends than the classic roast leg of lamb. We've put together and fragrant and tasty anchovy and mustard rub to lift it to even greater heights.

Tangelos are a cross between a grapefruit and a tangerine, tasting more like the latter but closer in size to the former. You need four for this recipe. Any citrus fruit of similar size can be substituted in this moist, exquisite and fruity cake.

To freeze Complete recipe up to to “Brush pastry edges with egg, top pies with small pastry rounds, pressing edges to seal”. Wrap each pie in 2 layers of plastic wrap and 1 layer of foil. Label, date and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan forced). Place […]

Meatloaf is good served hot, warm or cold – serve it as a meal with mash and green vegies or a salad. Cold meatloaf makes a great sandwich filling. Meatloaf doesn’t freeze well. Note

You can use 2 teaspoons dried oregano instead of the fresh if you prefer or if fresh is unavailable. Avocado salad, coombine 1 coarsely chopped large avocado, 125g (4 ounces) halved yellow grape tomatoes, 1 thinly sliced small red onion, 1 finely chopped fresh long red chilli and . cup loosely packed coriander leaves (cilantro) […]

Silky smooth and full of incredible flavours, this chicken liver parfait with sourdough wafers makes an excellent share plate or a starter for a dinner party.

Bite-sized tarts with a vanilla and raspberry crème brûlée filling and a crispy toffee topping make an elegant dessert or afternoon tea.

Assemble and serve éclairs as close to serving time as possible. Note

It’s much easier to check the consistency of the sauce after it has been blended and strained. If the sauce is too thin, return the sauce to the pan, bring it to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until reduced to about 2¼ cups. Note

For a slightly different take on the classic Italian lasagne recipe, often served with a rich beef bolognese sauce, this dish uses ground chicken, hearty mushrooms and fibre-packed zucchini. It's a great way to sneak more vegies into your kids diet!

Mastic is available from shops that stock Greek and Middle Eastern food. Note

For nicely crisped potatoes, heat the oven tray before adding the potatoes. Note

Sticky, spicy and delicious chilli and honey-glazed loin with mee goreng.

Filled with plump raisins and drizzled with a rich chocolate glaze, this luscious cake makes the perfect afternoon treat or dessert.

These gooey, delicious two-tone brownies make an excellent gift! Jazz them up with a little cellophane and ribbon.

Did you know? A weekly intake of 2-3 fish meals is recommended to ensure that essential omega-3 fats are sufficient in the diet. The average intake for 12-18 year olds is around 200mg of omega-3 per day, which is less than half recommended levels. Fish is a terrific source of nutrition for growing bodies, and […]

It's a good thing these choc-caramel brownie ice-cream bars are so striking and delicious, it makes the fiddly bits worth it!

Coffee slice filled with delicious coffee-infused custard topped with a glossy dark chocolate glaze.

Equipment – 1 x deep 20cm-square cake pan, 1 x deep 22cm-round cake pan, 1 x 30cm x 60cm covered cake board. Decorations 2 x 25g packets WONKA NERDS Rope 2 NESTLE Melts White Cooking Compound 2 blue NESTLE SMARTIES 2 ALLEN’S CHICOS, sliced thinly 1 ALLEN’S JAFFAS 1 ALLEN’S FRECKLES 2 ALLEN’S Ripe Raspberries […]

Fragrant, fresh and packed with crunch, heat and flavour, pho makes an excellent healthy lunch.

Granny Smith apples are best for this recipe. This is a good base jelly, ­for slight variations try adding cinnamon sticks, rosemary sprigs or dried lavender to the jelly. Note

We used swordfish steaks in this recipe, but any firm white fish fillet will be fine. Cover the ends of the bamboo skewers in foil to prevent them from scorching during cooking. Or, if you have time, soak them in cold water for 30 minutes. Note

Use yellow Candy Melts in place of tinted chocolate Melts if you like. Note

We used small (lunch-box size) Pink Lady apples and Corella pears in this recipe. Note

Serve this decadent winter dessert with lashings of whipped cream.

Studded with chickpeas and dressed with a lemony yoghurt hummus, rich with the sesame flavour of tahini, this spinach and zucchini salad is the yummiest way possible to boost your iron levels.

The perfect baked potato should be salty on the outside and snow white and fluffy on the inside. You can also use russet burbank or spunta potatoes for this recipe. Pierce the skin of each potato to prevent it from splitting while in the oven. Wrapping the potatoes completely in foil results in a soft […]

Make this stunning, celestial ham the centrepiece of your Christmas table.

French-style green lentils are related to the famous French lentils du puy; these green-blue, tiny lentils have a nutty, earthy flavour and a hardy nature that allows them to be rapidly cooked without disintegrating. Also known as australian, bondi or matilda lentils. Note

Black beans, also known as turtle beans, are not the same as chinese black beans, which are fermented soy beans. A common ingredient in Caribbean and Latin American soups, salsas and salads, black beans can be found in most health food stores and large greengrocers. Note

Onion marmalade, also called caramelised onion relish or onion jam, is available, in jars, from large supermarkets and delicatessens. Note

If kefalotyri cheese is unavailable, use parmesan cheese. Note

A berry cheesecake filling sits atop a crisp meringue nest in this impressive dessert.

The layers of choux pastry provide the 'puff' in this recipe. There is some time and effort involved here in the assembly, but if you fancy rolling your sleeves up and spending some time creating something lovely, then look no further.

Serve this fluffy, saucy ginger and orange pudding with big scoops of vanilla bean ice-cream.

There's something very satisfying about making your own jam, and this delectable spiced fig and apple jam will definitely satisfy your taste buds!

Studded with pistachios, this country-style chicken terrine would be excellent made with duck as well. Serve with relish and fresh bread.

Served with a cooling cucumber raita, these curried lamb pies will be loved by the whole family.

The flavours of freshly ground walnuts and sweet lemon go together beautifully in this simple cake.

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.

Sweetened with maple syrup and served with whipped maple butter, this moist date loaf is the perfect afternoon tea cake.

They say good things come in small packages, and these mini versions of the full-size favourite are proof.

EQUIPMENT 20cm (8-inch) square cake board We’ve use a mixture of lollies to turn this into a rubbish bin. To make this a recycle bin, use a variety of milk bottles. Save any licourice off-cuts for another use. Note

Put the kettle on and enjoy a thick buttered slice of this lovely spiced carrot cake.