Try this gorgeous blue gluten-free cake for your child's second birthday party. The number 2 cake pan can be hired from cake decorating shops.

This saucy chicken casserole is fantastic served with steamed rice and a green salad.

Cherries, pecans and brandy go together beautifully in these popular little cakes.

These popular little cakes make a lovely afternoon treat served with yoghurt.

These preserved citrus fruits are great to use as a base for a whole range of desserts dishes such as pies, puddings, cakes and crumbles.

The creaminess of the ice cream and chocolate sauce is a delectable texture contrast to the crunchiness of the pavlova. You can serve this with a berry compote as well if you like.

Serve boiled eggs sprinkled with chive or lemon salt as an alternative to dukkah. Dukkah is an Egyptian spice blend made of roasted nuts and aromatic spices. It is available from Middle- Eastern food stores, specialty spice stores and most major supermarkets. Note

Wear a pair of rubber gloves when you handle the cooked beetroot to avoid staining your hands. Note

This colourful breakfast dish is perfect for a lazy weekend.

The perfect alternative to the ever-predictable round of brie cheese. Baked chilli and oregano fetta is melt in the mouth and bursting with flavor.

Using fresh coconut for sweet dishes like this will enhance the flavour immeasurably, and you'll find many greengrocers and supermarkets now sell plastic bags of shredded or grated fresh coconut in the Asian ingredient section.

Ocean trout is a tender and tasty addition to a salad - especially if you're over salmon. Together with sweet pear, crunchy seared vegetables and cashews, this salad has it all.

Sprinkled with fresh basil and sea salt, this crisp artichoke and prosciutto tart is simply mouth-watering.

Chocolate and prune are a texture and taste combination that was made in cake lovers' heaven.

For the easiest brunch, lunch or light dinner, try this tasty omelette topped with grilled pancetta, zucchini and tomato.

This cheesy, creamy baked cauliflower is comfort food at its best.

This classic caramel slice with the crunch of macadamias is perfect with that morning or afternoon cuppa.

There's no bowl needed for this easy slice recipe. Just add the ingredients to the tin and bake.

This decadent, creamy salmon mousse served with crisp toasts is so easy to make and perfect for a cocktail party.

Ready within 5 minutes, these easy grilled mini pizzas are delicious and make a perfect mid-week dinner.

These flapjacks make a great snack for lunchboxes or to serve as morning tea. We used dried pineapple, papaya and mango in this recipe. You could also try chopped dates or figs.

Use any type or combination of berries you like. We used a combination of boysenberries, raspberries and cherries. Note

Simple is best when it comes to a refreshing summer dessert, as proven in this lovely dish of juicy orange-infused strawberries, mint and crème fraîche.

Equipment 2 large oven trays 6.5cm (2¾-inch) heart-shaped cutter small piping bag fitted with small plain tube Sprinkling lollies into heart shapes Joining boxes with royal icing The tea lights should only be left alight for a short time or the heat will melt the windows. Note

Both the kids and adults will love these tasty chicken drumsticks.

Gluten-free and dairy-free, the flavours and textures of this cake will not disappoint.

An Australian/Kiwi twist to pouring custard. Banana custard also makes a great quick pie, just fill a ready-to-go pie case and top with sweetened whipped cream.

Served on a bed of sea salt and fresh sprigs of chervil, these soft-boiled quail eggs are perfect for a cocktail party.

Similar to porridge, this hearty, wholesome breakfast will definitely keep you going until lunchtime.

This recipe makes enough for 6 servings of muesli (⅓ cup per serving); you can always make a larger batch and keep it in an airtight container in the fridge. If you can’t get the small tub of diced apricots, use the same amount of drained canned apricots in natural juice and chop them yourself. […]

Experiment with a variety of seasonal flowers and greens. Mix mild greens with a garnish of stronger-tasting flowers and vice versa. Suggested flowers include violas, calendula, culinary herb flowers, pineapple sage, dianthus, day lilies and roses. If the flowers are large, use only their petals. Note

This wholesome soup is a tasty and healthy winter meal option.

With a layer of dark chocolate, creamy cheesecake filling and sweet cherry jelly, this slice is a most decadent treat.

This dreamy cheesecake recipe is best prepared the night before to ensure it sets beautifully.

Little tennis lovers will rejoice in this delicious and impressive birthday cake.

Kumara, spinach and ricotta go together beautifully in this easy pasta dish.

This wonderful veal braise is so tender you could eat it with a spoon. You may need to order the veal shoulder, sometimes called veal blade, a few days ahead of time from your butcher. Ask your butcher to bone, roll and tie the meat for you.

Make the most of fresh summer berries with this stunning vanilla custard flan.

Make your baby shower special with these delicious chocolate and orange cupcakes.

This yummy mango and lime mousse makes a fruity and tangy alternative to the usual chocolate kind. With the slightly boozy and most delicious element of creme de menthe, you have a dessert just for the adults.

Thrill your child on their birthday with this gorgeous hot-pink dragon cake.

Store the balls in an airtight container, separated with baking paper, at room temperature, for up to 1 week. Note

Tossed in a zingy red wine vinaigrette, this salad is full of flavours due to a variety of punchy herbs and greens.

Perfect for the lunchbox, these easy berry muffins make a delicious morning or afternoon snack.

This nutritious, filling breakfast will definitely keep you going until lunchtime.

This flavoursome dip goes well with crudités, potato wedges or barbecued chicken wings.

These spiced, fluffy apple muffins are made even more delicious with a crunchy streusel topping.

No Christmas would be complete without a rich fruit cake such as this orange-scented beauty.

Spoil the chocoholics with these triple-chocolate and hazelnut cookies.

Use your fingers to dig in to these lip-smacking, spicy barbecued prawns.

This light, colourful dish is a beautiful way to enjoy fresh fish.

Jerusalem artichokes have a knobbly, uneven surface, but under the skin, their creamy colour and consistency is worth the peeling effort. They have a delicious and distinctively nutty taste, like hazelnuts or chestnuts, and a crisp and crunchy texture, like a water chestnut.

Ruby red grapefruit juice gives this drink a beautiful blush colour.

Put the kettle on and enjoy a slice of this deliciously moist chocolate and hazelnut roll filled with coffee cream.

These cupcakes are definitely the cutest way to eat a delicious lamington.

Broad beans are also known as fava beans. They are high in fibre and a good source of vitamin C and folate. This recipe is delicious, and would also be excellent with a good squeeze of lemon on top.

It is fine to use one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Note

For an elegant Christmas dessert, try this cheat's ice-cream terrine served with fresh berries. For a more layered look, you could use two different flavours of ice-cream.

Perfectly roasted potatoes should be crisp and golden brown on the outside, and densely smooth and moist on the inside; full-flavoured and rich but never greasy.

This decadent almond crunch is a stunning accompaniment to hot espresso.

This recipe is so fast and easy! Great for a simple dinner or quick lunch.

These chewy gluten-free cookies are divine served with a cup of hot coffee or tea.

Swimming in a sea of blue jelly, this cheeky jellyfish will delight the kids.

This cake is sublime served warm with thick, fresh cream.

We all love a bit of yin and yang in our lives, and our cooking. Sure, caramel isn't the healthiest thing on earth, but accompanied with these fruit skewers the result is absolutely irresistible.

The hardest part of making this cake is making the butter cream smooth on the sides of the petals where the cake has been cut. If you freeze the cut cake pieces for an hour or so, it will help minimise the cake crumbling.

This divine ice-cream would taste fantastic with fresh or caramelised banana.

Lemon, basil and garlic butter is baked under the skin of these delicious chicken pieces. Crusty bread is recommended to mop up the buttery leek sauce.

These crisp brandy snaps make a sophisticated, light dessert for a dinner party.

This speedy soup is wholesome, filling and delicious with crusty bread rolls.

Cosy up with this winter with tender slow-cooked lamb shanks and dreamy white bean purée.

This creamy and lemony dip is delicious and dead easy to make. You can adjust the lemon juice and garlic to taste.

For a packed lunch, prepare this salad the night before; it is best dressed just before serving. Place beetroot in base of lunch container, top with mesclun, potato and beef; pack dressing separately. Store in the fridge; bring to room temperature before serving. Note

You can trim the ice-cream slice to fit the lamington, if you prefer. Note

Paired with crisp apple slaw, these juicy sliders will have your guests drooling.

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note

There is nothing quite like taking a freshly baked loaf out of the oven. We've gone with the fancy plait here, but all you need is a basic recipe and you can explore all sorts of variations like the ones we've detailed below.

This recipe cleverly combines a honeycomb texture with toffee flavours to make a fabulous dipping dessert.

While your perfectly cooked steak is resting to its tender conclusion, quickly throw together this fried tomato and chilli sauce to go with. A side order of greens and you have a complete, healthy and low carb meal.

With layers of chocolate sponge, raspberry cream and crisp almond-topped meringue, this decadent cake is irresistible. It looks almost too good to eat. Almost.

Granny Smith apples are best for this recipe; they add a wonderful tart characteristic for a good balance of flavours.

Suitable from 6 months Use ripe peaches for this puree, as under-ripe fruit will give a sour taste. Store, covered, in the fridge for up to 1 day. Puree is suitable to freeze, in 1-tablespoon portions in ice-cube trays, covered, for up to 1 month. Note

This beautiful dessert couldn't be more simple to make, and can be easily adapted for any of your favourite candy bars.

Almond junket is an easy low-fat recipe that is a delicious alternative to jelly.

Try something a little different on the barbecue tonight with corn salad, sliced steak and irresistible melting anchovy butter.

These fluffy banana loaves with crunchy topping make a lovely accompaniment to a hot cup of tea.

This gorgeous five star starter will impress even the most fussy guests.

These nifty little one-pot casseroles are great for any meal! Dinner, lunch, or they can even be given a breakfast theme and served for brunch.