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Lemon salt will keep in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Sprinkle over chicken or fish. Orange salt will keep in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Sprinkle over pork, fish or duck. Note

This crunchy apple crumble is heavenly served with runny cream or a big scoop of vanilla ice-cream.

Begin your day with this easy, fresh and nutritious meal.

Kumara turns brown when cut so it’s best to grate it just before you use it. If you have a scratch-free non-stick pan, you won’t need to line it with baking paper. Note

Topped with juicy roasted tomato, these easy toasties make a divine brunch, lunch or lazy mid-week dinner.

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

Teamed with a cooling mint and garlic yoghurt sauce, these tasty fried fish sandwiches make a crowd-pleasing brunch, lunch or snack.

Colourful heirloom carrots, in hues of purple, taste the same as their orange cousins, and were in fact the norm until the Dutch developed the modern-day orange version in the 17th century. They taste and look fantastic in this stunning salad.

Just wait for the hidden crunch.

Any thick crusty-style bread can be used for this delicious dish. Serve it as a decadent supper on cold winter nights.

These festive loaves make for wonderful Christmas gifts.

The combination of juicy citrus, spices, herbs and pistachio is irresistible in this easy chicken dish. Delicious served with warm flatbread.

The evidence is in; tuna is excellent for your heart and brain function. Luckily it also tastes great, especially when accompanied by this wonderful basil pesto and smashed potatoes.

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

This buttery apple pie slice is perfect for a picnic and tastes heavenly with whipped cinnamon cream.

Apple adds a freshness and crisp, green flavour to a classic martini recipe.

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 […]

Turkey is often sold frozen in larger supermarkets. Allow at least one day to thaw in the refrigerator before using. If you can’t find a turkey hindquarter use two turkey drumsticks (often called turkey shanks), or use turkey breast on-the-bone, (called turkey buffe). You can serve the turkey with the strained and seasoned juices instead […]

Ideal for the lunchbox, both kids and adults will love this cheesy broccoli frittata.

Creamy and punchy, this spinach and artichoke dip works wonderfully with crunchy Turkish toast for a moreish share platter addition.

Plump with fruit, this delicious apricot fruit cake is perfect with your morning or afternoon cuppa.

With hints of lemongrass, ginger and lime leaf, these steamed salmon parcels will wow your tastebuds.

This colourful, nutritious salad would be perfect served with grilled meat.

A perfect accompaniment to grilled meat or fish, this salad is full of lovely flavours and textures.

We used green apples in this recipe, but you can use whatever type you like. Apples and pears contain a natural sugar called fructose that tastes even sweeter than regular sugar. Therefore, if you are using apples and pears in juice, the results will be satisfying to those with a sweet tooth. Note

These pretty teacups and teapots are versatile little biscuits. They'd be perfect to serve at a kitchen tea, but would also be great at a little girl's first tea party, or as a delicious gift to take to a house-warming party.

This light, fragrant dish is simply delicious sprinkled with micro cress and served with a loaf of warm crusty bread.

Gorgeous spread on toasted panettone, dotted on pancakes or used to sandwich little biscuits together, orange liqueur butter is simple and sophisticated.

This easy-mix pie is called `impossible’ because it sorts itself out in the oven into 3 layers. Note

Use un-iced, unfilled plain biscuits for this recipe. Note

Whip up a batch of these fluffy savoury muffins with crunchy cheese topping. They're great served warm with butter or packed in a lunchbox.

Crumbles are so delicious and easy to make. There is absolutely no excuse not to whip this quick, scrumptious dessert up for any meal or season.

Serve this decadent winter dessert with lashings of whipped cream.

Juicy berries sit atop a sweet almond filling and crispy pastry base in this indulgent tart.

These tasty sticks are a perfect finger food, starter or nibble to serve with a glass of wine.

For a delicious morning tea, serve these golden muffins warm with butter.

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

With layers of crisp pastry, blueberry sauce and orange cream cheese, this is one mouth-watering dessert.

This rustic terrine makes a lovely lunch or starter. Serve with crusty french bread and cornichons (gherkins), if desired.

These crunchy muffins are delicious served with a slather of apricot butter and a cup of hot coffee.

This simple, delicious pasta dish requires just 5 ingredients and is ready within minutes.

Easy, refreshing and nutritious.

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

It is all in the title; delectable, rich and to add more, delicious and moorish. A great Christmas recipe.

We used Pedro Ximnez sherry, a dark syrupy style of sherry with a complex taste, however any sweet style is suitable. Note

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

Topped with passionfruit glaze icing and sprinkles, these fluffy banana cupcakes are perfect for kids' parties.

Keeping time: 3 days. Note

These lip-smacking chicken wings are addictive and go beautifully with creamy capsicum and feta dip.

Topped with a fiery cucumber salsa, this chilled beetroot soup makes a delicious summer lunch.

Cranberries are very high in antioxidants and nutrients, giving them superfood status. They go perfectly as a sauce with chicken and melted cheese.

Delight the family this weekend with these fluffy buttermilk pancakes topped with sweet syrupy pears. It makes for a lovely start to the day.

Delight your child with this gorgeous (and easy) orange birthday cake.

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

You can cook the quinoa in stock for a boost in flavour. Note

There is something oh so 70s about these familiar baby pink and white, sweet coconutty treats. They were as sure to please back then as they are now.

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

Begin the day with a delicious breakfast burrito filled with creamy scrambled egg and smoked salmon.

Covered in lollies and heart-shaped lollipops, this impressive crown cake is sure to be a hit.

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Serve this delectable pudding hot or warm, with cream, ice-cream or custard.

A simple frittata makes an easy, light dinner with a green salad and crusty bread on the side.

Cherries and brandy are a dark, gorgeous and classy mix. It is the perfect gift to the person that has everything.

The kids will love these fun domino cakes decorated with licorice strips and M&Ms. Get the party goers to build their own real domino chain to topple at the end of the party.

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

Cherry Ripe is a chocolate bar filled with coconut and glacé cherries. Use a good quality ice-cream actual varieties of ice-cream differ from manufacturer to manufacturer depending on the quantities of air and fat incorporated into the mixture. Almonds coated in a toffee mixture are called vienna almonds, scorched almonds can be used instead. Note

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

If liked, remove mould when set, flip omelette and cook for a few seconds until golden. Note

Serve these moreish little bites at your next gathering and watch as they quickly disappear.

If you want to make a share-plate, party platter or after-school snack with a bit of substance, these potato skins with tomato salsa are the bomb. They'll be snapped up, and if you plan ahead you can use the potato flesh for myriad other recipes.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this indulgent combination of honey, chocolate and crunchy almond.

Eggs are delicious in the morning, and with an Asian flare this is a new and exciting way to prepare them.

A slice is a great and versatile snack. This pink icing also adds a little fun to the mix!

These tartlets are delicious served with hot espresso.

These crispy pastry cigars with plum dipping sauce make fantastic finger food.

Other dried fruit may be used in place of glace cherries if liked. Note

Fill your house with the irresistible scent of apple and cinnamon with these divine little loaves.

These little fibre-packed cookies are the perfect treat to add to a school lunch box or for an afternoon treat.

Lunch just became a lot simpler with this quick and easy recipe. It is great for using leftover cooked meats.

Celebrate eight with this gorgeous yellow birthday cake decorated with edible orange flowers.

Refrigerate after opening; jam will keep refrigerated for several months. Note

This vegetarian pasta dish is simple and perfect for the whole family.

Beef and mushroom make a delicious pair in this herby, slow-cooked stew.

Get warm and cosy with this wholesome soup, perfect served with crusty bread and a glass of red wine.

Here's a slightly more interesting take on your average roast chicken. If you're unable to find small chickens, larger ones cut into pieces will do. Adjust the spices to taste.

For a more intense brandy flavour, stir up to two tablespoons of brandy into the jam mixture before pouring into the jars. Note

You can't go past a moist chocolate cake topped with chocolate fudge icing.