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For those evenings when you need something tasty for dinner in double quick time, this delicious angel hair pasta with smoked salmon and asparagus can be on your table in under 15 minutes.

Suitable from 8 months Note

This recipe is also nut-free. Note

Salmon can be marinated for 2 hours before cooking. Chicken stock can be used instead of the consommé. Note

Save time by using char-grilled zucchini slices from the deli section of your supermarket. Note

Rev up lunchboxes for the start of the new school year with these berry and yoghurt muffins.

We used crème de menthe for the mint-flavoured liqueur. Note

Recipe is best made just before serving. It’s important to have the apple mixture as hot as possible before spooning over the sponge topping; the heat from the apple starts the cooking process. Note

You will need 2 large over-ripe bananas (460g) to get the required amount of mashed banana. Freeze un-iced cupcakes for up to 2 months in single layers to prevent damage; sealable plastic containers are good for this. For best results, try to fill as much of the space in the container as possible to eliminate […]

Baby spinach is sold in containers of loose leaves rather than in bunches. The leaves are tender and sweet and are the perfect complement to the velvety texture of the egg. Note

Bright, fruity jellies studded with berries and set in martini glasses make a sophisticated dessert for a dinner party.

Broccolini is milder and sweeter than traditional broccoli and it is edible from flower to stem. When buying broccolini look for shiny stems with dark green buds and leaves. Note

Beetroot will discolour your skin, so use disposable gloves when handling it. Baby carrots are also called dutch carrots, it’s rarely necessary to peel them. Prepare beetroot, carrots and the yogurt mixture the day before the picnic. Assemble salad at serving time. Note

This is a deliciously healthy ice-cream substitute that can be served as a snack or dessert. Note

Leave the cream cheese to soften or if you haven’t the time, cut it into cubes and beat it with an electric mixer before adding other ingredients. Note

Beetroot might be a love it or hate it kind of vegetable, but this creamy beetroot and yoghurt dip is sure to appeal to all. A great addition to a party table.

Like a warm salad, these French style braised peas with spring onion and bacon makes an excellent side dish.

Suitable from 6 months Note

These delectably sticky friands are moist and and incredibly moreish. Enjoy them on their own, or with a generous dollop of thickened cream.

Rhubarb is available all year round. For the best flavour, choose thin, magenta coloured stalks over thicker green ones. Note

To ripen bananas quickly, place in a brown paper bag in a warmish place until brown. To give the cake a nutty flavor, fold 1 cup of chopped pecans into the mix after adding the sour cream. Note

Chicken, asparagus and pea casserole

Not suitable to freeze. Marmalade suitable to microwave. Note

Replace half the corn with frozen peas or beans. Instead of shredded chicken, you could flake 100g smoked trout or salmon into the soup in Step 3. Note

You can use canned or frozen mango when not in season. For extra lemony icing, add 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest. Note

Mmm mmm, breakfast in a pie. These sausage, egg and bacon pies are delicious for breakfast or brunch, and also make great after-school snacks.

Some leftover rice, a can of tuna and a few pantry ingredients are all you need to whip up this simple and satisfying tuna and rice bake for dinner tonight.

You could replace fresh spinach with a packet of frozen, making sure it is well drained. Note

Let your creativity flow when designing these beautiful toffee decorations. Try different shapes, sizes, patterns and designs for some fun and variation.

This celestial ham will be the winning centre-piece of your Christmas table. Sweetly spiced by the whole cloves. The deliciously sticky glaze contrasts beautifully with the salty meat.

If you're talking about perfect flavour combinations, white chocolate and strawberry has to be pretty high on the list, and never more so than when combined to make a fabulous cheesecake!

This simple apple tea cake is dense, moist and delicious. Glazed with apricot jam and studded with tender apple pieces, it makes a great afternoon tea treat.

These easy, buttery cookies are delicious served with hot espresso. If you can't get blanched almonds, just use normal, unsalted almonds in their place.

Thin and crisp, these apple and almond biscotti-style biscuits are perfect for dunking and therefore fabulous with coffee or tea. If you prefer you could use candied orange peel instead of the dried apple.

There's no need to restrict baked ham to Christmas, this cherry-glazed baked ham makes a magnificent centrepiece for any party or celebration.

Don't wait until your next trip to a tropical island to enjoy this classic cocktail. Just 5 minutes' preparation will have you imagining you're already there.

This natural sweetness of this beetroot chutney is leavened with spices and cut with vinegar and lemon juice. We used Granny Smith apples in this recipe and they're the best variety to use by far.

This baked potato packed with salmon and peas constitutes a great little meal combining all the 4 food groups in one stomach satisfying, kid friendly package. Smoked or tinned salmon works equally well.

A lovely, moist banana cake is always a winner. Upgrade your usual topping with this sweet, tangy and tropical passionfruit cream cheese frosting.

These delightful beef and mushroom pies are the ultimate comfort food.

Baby leeks are sweeter and less stringy than the grown-up version. Braising them in this way gives them a beautifully soft texture. Serve alongside your next roast dinner with all the trimmings.

This bright and zesty salad will tickle your taste buds. Smoked chicken and asparagus salad with a buttermilk dressing makes a great lunch or light dinner.

Fire up the barbecue with these juicy marinated lamb chops. Served with crisp and colourful vegetables and a dollop of your favourite mustard, they're sure to please.

Break open the perfectly crunchy outer layer to reveal the warm, soft, fluffy goodness inside. You can use wholemeal flour instead if you prefer, or add some whole seeds to the flour when making the dough.

Brew a cup of good coffee, or warm up the teapot, and sit back with a slice of this fabulous white chocolate and raspberry baked cheesecake for an afternoon tea to savour.

Serve this spicy, sticky baked quail for a mouth-watering starter or light meal.

This healthy and filling warm beef and rice salad packs a punch with a chilli soy dressing and crisp vegetables. It makes a great lunch, and packs well if you're looking for something to pop in a lunch box.

These simple, quick to prepare mousse desserts are as delicious as they sound. Take care when heating the white chocolate mixture; if the heat is too high, the chocolate will "seize"­ or become lumpy.

Lentils have a nutty, earthy flavour that helps ground the strident richness of the sausages and pungency of the mustard and spices in this robust salad.

This easy beetroot, asparagus and feta salad is packed full of colour and goodness and makes an appetising addition to the barbecue table. The tangy dressing and walnuts add an extra depth of flavour and texture.

A slender slice of grown-up rocky road is great to have with coffee. Use milk or dark chocolate if you like and change the nuts to suit your taste.

An easy, make-ahead dessert for six to eight people, biscotten torte (biscuit cake) is a luscious ending for a dinner or lunch party. Layers of biscuits are brushed with a rum-milk mixture and sandwiched together with a delicious almond cream.

This Tiramisu cheesecake is pure decadence. Creamy, smooth, rich and delicious, with all the passion, flair and attitude of the original Italian dish.

Kids will love this cheesy, speedy pizza made with pita bread. If you want to add more protein, make a hollow in the centre and crack an egg into it, then bake.

Fresh baked bread is one of life’s unbeatable soul foods. To make it even more exciting, add some sweet figs and crunchy walnuts. It makes a great breakfast, snack or even gift.

Thrill your family and friends this weekend with stacks of these delectable buttermilk pancakes with raspberry butter. The buttermilk adds tenderness and lightness to the batter and results in deliciously soft texture.

Chocolate fudge sauce is the perfect accompaniment to ice-cream, puddings and poached fruit. Just one taste of our deluxe home made version and we're confident you'll never resort to the bottled stuff again.

These delightful little butterfly cakes with strawberry jam are simple to make and extremely delicious. They go down a treat at children's parties, or morning teas. You can substitute the jam for just about any conserve.

The best thing about this slice, besides how yummy it tastes, is that there's no cooking required. A great recipe to have on hand for those days when you need to both entertain and feed kids as you can easily make it together.

Gourmet, decadent, luxurious, rich. All of these will come to mind when you see this glorious stack of pancakes coming your way for Sunday brunch.

If you're in a jam, any jam will do for these delightful almond biscuits. Buttery, crumbly and zesty with lemon, they're a delicious little mouthful.

Baked eggs are actually a great way to make a healthy, protein packed breakfast without fussing around in the kitchen. Just whack everything in a dish, pop it in the oven and get on with getting ready until it's cooked.

Drizzled with a herby lemon dressing and scattered with toasted pecans, this salad is a wonderful way to celebrate the arrival of spring.

Homemade ice-cream is swirled with caramel sauce and topped with crushed amaretti biscuits in this impressive, decadent ice-cream cake.

Make your own stock to transform your stews and soups and dinner dishes. It's really incredibly simple, cost effective and a great way to use up vegetables and vegie scraps.

A classic baked cheesecake topped with divine liqueur cherries, and drizzled liberally with their sauce, makes a wonderful dessert and a great afternoon tea treat.

Easy and inexpensive to make, and terrific for a crowd. Tender apples and cream cheese on a crumble base, all topped with cream and cinnamon, delicious.

Paper-thin slices of raw beetroot and fennel are a perfect match for tender, flaky salmon in this healthy, tasty dish. Equally fine as lunch or a light dinner, just add some potatoes or rice if you want something more substantial.

What better way to get your full quota of five-a-day than a plate of these delicious braised green beans and vegetables. Served with crusty bread or as a compliment to a meat dish, it's sure to satisfy.

Pancakes need syrup like apples need cinnamon. Combine all four and you have pure delight. Make sure you get the real maple syrup for this dish. The artificially flavoured stuff just isn't the same.

These quick savoury muffins are perfect for morning tea or a picnic. If you want to spice them up a little, add a teaspoon of dried chilli flakes.

This humble vegetable gets an undeserved bad rap in our view. We think these delicious brussels sprouts with crispy pancetta deserve a place on your Christmas table, right next to the duck fat roasted potato.

This is an easy home recipe inspired by a wonderful dish served by Armando Percuoco in his Sydney restaurant Buon Ricordo.

This recipe will become one of your go-to meals when entertaining friends.

This easy carrot cake is so delicious with its tangy lemon frosting.

This decadent butterscotch pie will satisfy the cravings of any sweet tooth. The only problem with this luscious dish is trying to decide whether to serve it with lashings of whipped cream, or ice-cream.

There is no cooking required for this fabulous layered dessert, and it just takes a few minutes to put together, so you can indulge in a berry, coconut and yoghurt parfait at a moment's notice.

You could serve this tart as a cheese course in a menu, or make a lunch or brunch out of it by serving it with a bitter leaf salad.

You just can't beat the flavour and creamy texture of fresh artichokes poached in wine. And there is no denying the irresistibility of hollandaise sauce. This dish is the perfect addition to any antipasto plate.

Try these cheesy baked bean toasted sandwiches for a delicious, quick lunch or snack. If you don't like smoked cheese, just use ordinary cheddar, or whichever hard cheese you prefer.

The thinner you make these delectable almond crisps, the crisper they'll be. If you like the centre to stay a little chewy, then just flatten them a little less.

These brandied prunes combined with cream cheese and chocolate make for such a decadent and boozy mouthful you won't be able to stop at just one. Enjoy with family and friends, if you can bare to share.