Seafood platter
Offer your guests this seafood platter as part of a selection of tapas or share plate dishes at your next gathering. Serve with a bowl of olives, crusty bread and a glass of icy cold, crisp white wine.
Lemon garlic chicken on ciabatta
Poaching chicken in this way guarantees a tender and moist result. Served on ciabatta, this lemon garlic chicken is a perfect protein filled lunch with a tangy finish, and just the right amount of heat from the chilli.
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Hazelnut pinwheels
If you're looking for a quick and tasty sweet afternoon tea snack these hazelnut pinwheels are the answer. They look and taste delicious and go perfectly with a steaming mug of coffee or tea.
Banana split
This classic American dessert is always an all-time favourite. Don't be shy with the chocolate sauce, and if you'd like a grown up version, you can lace the topping with your favourite liqueur.
Cioppino
Cioppino is an Italian-American fish stew originating in San Francisco's fishing community. It is traditionally made from 'catch of the day' seafood and has become a popular staple at Italian restaurants in the area, and for good reason. It's delicious!
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Peach bircher muesli
For just a few moments of preparation the evening before, you'll be rewarded with this delicious peach bircher muesli and a great start the following day. We think you'll thank us in the morning.
Orange, fennel and haloumi salad
The citrus flavour in this beautiful salad, together with the unique blend of fennel and haloumi make for a delightfully tangy dish with more than just a hint of the Mediterranean.
Cherry parfait
Topped with crunchy toasted oats, these layered yoghurt and cherry parfaits are a quick, delicious and healthy dessert. You can add a handful of slivered almonds to the toasted oats for extra crunch if you like.
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Grapefruit and brandy marmalade
Marmalade is really jam for grown-ups and our grapefruit and brandy marmalade is especially sophisticated. Spread it liberally on your hot buttered toast or scones for an elegant morning snack. Serve with tea for two.
Ham, mustard and parsley terrine
Caperberries, although from the same plant, are quite different to capers. Don't be tempted to omit them. Scattered over this rustic ham, mustard and parsley terrine, they add a delightful piquancy to this dish.
Chilli and garlic spaghettini with breadcrumbs
For such an incredibly simple dish, this chilli and garlic spaghettini is just loaded with flavour, and crunch thanks to the toasted breadcrumbs. A great pick-me-up dish when you're short on time.
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Rhubarb frangipane tarts
These gorgeous little rhubarb frangipane tarts are simple to make but taste divine. Appealingly tart rhubarb is dripping in syrup and nestled on a layer of sweet frangipane. Serve warm with cream.
Surf and turf
Surf and turf is a hearty combination of the jewels of both land and sea. Not for vegetarians, this version combines marinara mix (ask your fishmonger to put it together for you) with a juicy steak. The result is divine.
Spicy pork ribs with ginger and soy
Any pretence of refined dining can be abandoned when it comes to these succulent spicy pork ribs. Cutlery will only hinder your enjoyment so dig in with fingers, make sure there are plenty of napkins, and enjoy!
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Bagel chips
These bagel chips are just perfect served alongside soups or dips. The sprinkling of the dried oregano turns the humble chip into a fragrant and tasty snack just right for dipping. You might also add a touch of salt.
Warm potato and chorizo salad
Fill up on something substantial and incredibly tasty after a long weekend walk with this warm potato and chorizo salad. With spinach, red onion and cherry tomato too, it's full of nutrients as well as energy.
Little dampers with herbs
Just a touch of dried mixed herbs adds something special to these little dampers. Serve them on their own warm with butter, or with a piping hot bowl of vegetable soup.
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Spaghetti with chilli & leek
There's loads of flavour in this quick, throw-it-together spaghetti with leeks, bacon and chilli. This is the perfect recipe to have on hand when you need to cook a mid-week dinner in a hurry.
Muesli bars
These muesli bars are a particularly high energy food, great for kids on the go. Serve them up as an after school snack, or keep them handy on the weekends to refuel in between sporting commitments.
Frozen margarita
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.
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Poached eggs on sourdough
Current evidence tells us that eggs are one of nature's super foods. Because they are protein packed and contain omega-3, plus 10 vitamins and minerals, we can enjoy up to 6 a week. So go on, eat your eggs!
Lamb cutlets and black-eyed bean salad
Lamb cutlets go beautifully with this black-eyed bean salad. The beans are the dried seed of a variant of the snake or yard bean, and can be found at your local supermarket.
Pork kway teow
Pork kway teow is a popular dish with distinctive Asian flavours and is very quick and easy to prepare. Add extra chillies to spice things up, or go easy on the heat, depending on your taste.
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Ceviche with Thai flavours
Ceviche is truly one of the most delicious ways to serve fish. The combination of Thai flavours with the citrus juice used to 'cook' the fish makes this version especially fabulous.
Spicy veal pizzaiola
Veal pizzaiola is, roughly translated, veal served pizza style, in other words topped with a tasty tomato sauce, herbs and, sometimes, cheese. This spicy veal pizzaiola recipe uses veal cutlets rather than the more commonly used schnitzel cuts.
Beef fillet with chermoulla
This lean and tender baked eye fillet will literally melt in your mouth, while the herbs and spices that make up chermoulla are busy having a party there.
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Spinach, bacon and pine nut pasta
This spinach, bacon and pine nut pasta can be on the table in under 20 minutes. Pappardelle is a wide ribbon pasta perfect for this kind of dish but you can substitute fettuccine or tagliatelle, if preferred.
Seafood chowder
Delicious seafood chowder, rich with all the flavours of the ocean and spiced with hot paprika makes a deeply satisfying lunch dish. Definitely serve with crusty bread to help you wipe the platter clean.
Crisp-skinned snapper with stir-fried vegetables and black beans
Serve this healthy and delicious crisp-skinned snapper with stir-fried vegetables and black beans accompanied with a small bowl of finely chopped red chilli in soy sauce. It will add some extra zip to the fish.
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Veal shanks with honey and lemon
These braised veal shanks come in their own pretty little paper packages and make a delicious winter meal. Serve with mashed potato and plenty of greens.
Beetroot chutney
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.
Oaty apple pikelets
For a new take on a traditional treat that nana used to make, try these delicious oaty apple pikelets. The oats, apples and ricotta add a hearty and healthy element to this lovely breakfast or brunch dish.
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Apple puree
Home made puree is a great first food for babies, and apple is an eternal favourite. You can make this same recipe using pear if you prefer.
Poached eggs and mushrooms
Sometimes you need real, proper energy food for breakfast or brunch, the kind of meal that can last a hike or help you recover from last night. Poached eggs and mushrooms on toast is it.
White chocolate and raspberry bread puddings
Years ago, when the cupboard was almost bare and sweet dishes were simple, your nana made pudding from stale bread and a few cupboard staples. These white chocolate and raspberry bread puddings show just how far we've come since those days.
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Baked potatoes with salmon and peas
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.
Banana cake with passionfruit frosting
A lovely, moist banana cake is always a winner. Upgrade your usual topping with this sweet, tangy and tropical passionfruit cream cheese frosting.
Fish masala
Add a touch of India to your week-day fish meal with this masala flavoured dish. Served with green beans and rice, it can be on the table in under 30 minutes. We've used cod here, but any firm white fish will do.
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Grilled scallop salad with lime dressing
Quick, simple, tangy and delicious, this scallop and lime salad is a perfect accompaniment to summer days. Serve as a starter at your next barbecue alongside a glass of icy cold, crisp white wine.
Beef and mushroom pies
These delightful beef and mushroom pies are the ultimate comfort food.
Individual fish pies
Nutritionists suggest that we consume at least two servings of fish per week. What better way than these individual fish pies, topped with creamy mash.
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Chocolate and cinnamon affogato shots
Affogato is a hugely popular Italian dessert that is composed of a small bowl of ice-cream, a shot of espresso and, sometimes, a shot of liqueur. These chocolate and cinnamon affogato shots are our cheeky take on the original.
Cucumber and fetta salad with za’atar
Za'atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend typically including roasted sesame seeds, thyme and sumac, although its exact combination varies according to its maker. It is delightfully tart and fragrant, and adds a unique flavour and kick to many dishes.
Braised baby leeks
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.
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Asparagus and smoked chicken salad
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.
Lemon and craisin bread pudding
For a modern take on mum's old bread and butter pudding, try this slightly more sophisticated lemon and craisin bread pudding. It's delicious served warm with cream or ice-cream.
Barbecued lamb chops with vegetables
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.
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Carrot dip
Cumin gives a lovely hint of spice to this sweet carrot dip. Serve as part of an after-school snack with blanched vegetables such as snow peas, baby corn or red capsicum (bell peppers).
Fish pie
On the days where only comfort food will satisfy the hungry masses, this delicious fish pie topped with the creamiest of mashed potato and baked to brown, crisp perfection will fit the bill like no other.
Spicy Mexican vegetable and bean soup
Get a good portion of your five-a-day along with a healthy dose of protein with this vegetarian Mexican extravaganza. Serve soup with warmed or toasted tortillas and if you like, a dollop of sour cream.
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Salmon fillets with wasabi and coriander butter
Increase your oily fish intake with our salmon fillets with wasabi and coriander butter. Adjust the wasabi amount to taste, and serve with fresh lime and a side salad for a light and healthy meal.
Asparagus hollandaise
A well made hollandaise sauce is irresistible, especially when spooned over fresh, barely cooked asparagus. The trick to a prefect sauce is to whisk vigorously and constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
Gado gado
This traditional Indonesian vegetable salad is a great snack to include in kids' lunchboxes. Fried firm tofu can be included in gado gado, making this a perfectly substantial meal for vegetarians, too.
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Pork pie
Pork pie is a classic British dish made with hot water pastry that is traditionally eaten cold. This makes it perfect for picnics or even as a quick snack snatched from the fridge while you're on the go.
Baked garlic and chilli quail
Serve this spicy, sticky baked quail for a mouth-watering starter or light meal.
Asian-style fish cakes
Serve these crispy Asian-style fish cakes with spicy dipping sauce for a tantalising starter or light meal. If you like the extra kick, add some more chilli.
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Salt and pepper prawns
These salt and pepper prawns look and taste fabulous. They are easily and quickly prepared and can be served as part of a casual seafood barbecue or as finger food for a cocktail party.
Hoisin pork with greens
Give your family a taste of Asia with this heavenly hoisin pork recipe. Served alongside crispy green vegetables it is healthy and delicious. Any leftovers can be used up for school lunchbox sandwiches.
Pasta with smoked salmon
This pasta with smoked salmon is a quick and easy go-to dish when you're after something speedy. Smoked salmon off-cuts are inexpensive and sometimes available from seafood stores, some supermarkets and delicatessens.
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Stir-fried asian greens with mixed mushrooms
These stir-fried greens with mixed mushrooms are deliciously healthy. The unmistakeable Asian flavours lift an otherwise ordinary dish to a tasty and satisfying light lunch or dinner.
Risoni marinara
Risoni is a small, rice-sized pasta often used in Italian soups; it goes perfectly with a marinara sauce accompaniment as its texture allows the delicious seafood to remain the 'hero' of the dish.
Mocha creams
These mocha creams are perfect in their simplicity. Beginners in the kitchen can make them with ease and sit back and enjoy the praise. Make sure you serve them in glasses to get the wonderful visual effect.
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Asian fish patties
You can whip up these Asian fish patties in no time. Served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce, they are sure to please even the fussiest of eaters. We've used blue-eye, but any firm white fish will do.
Malted milkshake cheesecakes
If the feeling of being torn between having a either malted milkshake or a cheesecake is familiar to you, fret no more. These delectable little glasses of heaven are the answer to your dilemma. You're welcome.
Lemon and garlic rack of pork
We love this succulent lemon and garlic rack of pork. Score the fat on top diagonally before baking, and you'll be rewarded with an extra crispy crackling that is easy to snap into pieces and share.
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Greek lamb cutlets with skordalia
Affectionately known in some parts as 'chops with handles' or 'meat lollipops', lamb cutlets are always a hit with the kids. Accompanied here with the Greek style mashed potato dip, skordalia, there'll be no complaints.
Fresh peaches and dates with orange blossom water
When you are blessed with an over abundance of beautifully ripe and juicy stone fruit, consider taking a culinary trip to the Middle East with this fresh peaches and dates with orange blossom recipe.
Prawn cocktail with lime aïoli
We've given the traditional 70's prawn cocktail a modern twist by using baby rocket leaves rather than iceberg lettuce and accompanying it with a light and zesty garlic and lime aïoli.
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Poached chicken with ruby grapefruit salad
Poaching chicken in this way keeps the meat lovely and moist. Make sure you cover with a tightly fitting lid to prevent too much liquid from evaporating, and simmer, rather than boil. Boiling will make the chicken tough.
Turkish bread vegetable pizza
Take a different approach to making pizza with this Turkish bread vegetable pizza recipe. Loaded with healthy vegies, and quick to make, it makes a fab mid-week dinner.
Smoked trout salad with salsa verde dressing
Salsa verde compliments meat or fish beautifully, and gives a really punchy flavour to this salad. Smoked trout is a delicious and convenient ingredient and is widely available. Make sure you remove any bones during preparation.
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Beef and rice salad
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.
Beef ribs with stout and caramelised onion
This is a lovely one-pot set and forget meal that will taste even better then next day. Serve on a cold winter's evening with creamy mash and a lovely glass or two of red.
Strawberry sorbet
The addition of the liqueur of your choice to this luscious strawberry sorbet takes this icy delight to new levels of decadence. Serve your guests this ruby red and refreshing dessert at your next dinner party
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White chocolate and honeycomb mousse
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"Â or become lumpy.
Roast pumpkin and goat cheese salad
As a side dish, or light and healthy lunch or dinner, try out this roast pumpkin and goat cheese salad. It's a perfectly satisfying meat-free dish, packed full of vitamins, minerals and flavour.
Little chocolate and cherry puddings
If you're dreaming of satisfying your craving for chocolate, why not try these delectable chocolate and cherry puddings. Serve them piping hot from the oven with a generous scoop of good quality vanilla ice-cream.
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Warm asparagus and egg salad with dressing
Light yet satisfying, this warm asparagus and egg salad is perfect for a special weekend brunch, or a late night supper.
Mongolian lamb cutlets
These marinated Mongolian lamb cutlets are beautifully succulent and full of flavour. Serve them with a fresh green salad or grilled vegetables for an easy mid-week meal.
Mixed berries with sponge fingers
If you're looking for a super easy dessert, something to whip up in a matter of minutes, this mixed berries with sponge fingers recipe is perfect. Like a deconstructed trifle in a pudding glass.
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Beef and vegetable curry
There is nothing quite like the aroma of this beef and vegetable curry simmering on the stove, except perhaps the satisfaction of having made it yourself from scratch.
Beef sausage and lentil salad
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.
Angel hair pasta with tomato, tuna and capers
Angel hair pasta, also known as barbina, or "capelli d'angelo" in Italian, are long, delicate strands of spaghetti-like pasta. This tomato, tuna and capers angel hair pasta recipe is fresh and tasty.
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Chilli prawn salad with noodles
Make the most of alfresco dining with this simple and healthy chilli prawn salad with noodles. It is packed full of the fresh, distinctive flavours of Asia and makes a healthy and delicious light lunch or supper.
Beetroot, asparagus and feta 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.
White chocolate rocky road
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.
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Barbecue lamb kebabs
These lamb kebabs are perfect for a lazy summer barbecue. The addition of a fresh mediterranean style tomato, olive and fetta salad completes the dish.
Smoked salmon finger sandwiches
These elegant, simple little finger sandwiches are easy to make and full of flavour, the chives and shallots cutting through the rich oiliness of smoked salmon. Perfect for an afternoon-tea party, or when you fancy something small and tasty for lunch.
Biscotten torte
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.
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Beef and zucchini red curry
The use of scotch fillet steak means that this beef and zucchini curry will be ready in no time. Sprinkle some crushed peanuts on top, together with a generous squeeze of lime and serve with jasmine rice.
Asian grilled chicken with green beans
Hoisin sauce is a thick, strongly flavoured sauce that is very common in Chinese cuisine. Its sweet and salty taste works well as a glaze for meat, an addition to stir fries, or as dipping sauce. It is perfect with grilled chicken.
Traditional daiquiri
The daiquiri was created in a small Cuban town of the same name by an American engineer, who combined the local spirit (rum) with native limes to make the ultimate pick-me-up after a hot day in the iron mines.
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Afghani lamb and spinach curry
Slivered almonds and lemon zest add an extra dimension to this savoury, satisfying curry.
South African bean curry
This traditional South African bean curry is a wonderfully warming vegetarian dish that is packed full of flavour and goodness to keep you fueled for longer.
Lamb cutlets with char-grilled vegetable salad
Give your meat and three veg a facelift with this delicious and healthy plate of lamb cutlets and char-grilled vegetables. Full of colour and flavour, this dish will have the kids running to the table.
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Roasted hazelnut brownies
These deliciously moist and sweet roasted hazelnut brownies are so rich you'll need just a half-slice with your morning tea to be completely satisfied. Save the other half for afternoon tea!
Baked eggs with brie
Surprise your brunch guests with baked eggs, delicately flavoured with prosciutto and brie. Serve with steaming hot mugs of coffee or tea, together with lightly toasted sourdough.
Liqueur custard
Make your custard adults-only by giving it a kick with the liqueur of your choice. We've chosen orange flavoured liqueur for this recipe, but brandy, drambuie or even rum would work, too.
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Tuna tartare
This Japanese-style tuna tartare has fragrant Japanese mint and a heady hit of spicy wasabe. Served with a soy and dashi dipping sauce, it's a bite-sized mouthful of powerful flavours.
Scallop and spinach salad
For a perfectly cooked scallop, heat the pan to medium-hot. You should hear an audible sizzle when you place them in the pan. Cook just two minutes either side for this fresh, healthy and luxurious salad.
