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Creamy and rich Thai-style chicken & vegetable curry from Australian Women's Weekly.

These seafood skewers are speedy, spicy and highly nutritious. The fish is high in protein, low in fat and contains omega-3 fatty acids, which help protect against heart disease. Mussels have three times more iron than meat and are a good source of zinc, an essential mineral that fights infection.

A deliciously creamy sweet potato, pumpkin and potato soup from Australian Women's Weekly.

You can also use desiree or pontiac potatoes for this recipe. Note

If liked, sprinkle the top of the damper with some extra grated cheese before baking. Replace chives with a combination of other herbs like parsley and thyme, or use some Aussie flavourings such as lemon myrtle and dried bush tomato. Note

You need 24 bamboo skewers, soak them in cold water for at least an hour prior to use to prevent them from splintering and scorching. Note

These two Croatian specialties, Cevapi, a spicy sausage, and Raznjici, beef kebabs, are typical Balkan ways of cooking meat. Both are delicious, homely fare traditionally served as part of a picnic menu in summer, and eaten in home-style restaurants year round.

Chicken casserole is a classic one-pot winter warmer dish. We've elevated it to 'posh' status here, with the addition of mushrooms, celeriac and juniper berries.

Try this fresh and light Japanese style cucumber and tofu salad for a healthy lunch. The dressing is absolutely divine.

This savoury dip is quick and easy to make and goes equally well with corn chips, crudités, or vegetable sticks. It's perfect for a gathering of family and friends, or an after-school snack.

A quick green chicken curry that can warm you up on the coldest winter evening.

Ground almonds replace the flour in this recipe, making it rich and luscious. As a bonus it is an ideal dessert for dinner guests who have a gluten intolerence.

In Italian, osso buco means bone with a hole'. It is cut from the shin of the hind leg (shank), and is also known as knuckle. The hole is filled with rich bone marrow, also known as jelly’; stand the bones upright to cook, so you don’t lose the delicious jelly inside. This recipe is […]

A healthy and delicious way to eat kale.

For a lovely, light lunch serve these lamb koftas with tahini yoghurt dressing, tabbouleh salad and pita bread.

Brushing the whole piece of tuna with olive oil 3 hours ahead of cooking will help keep it moist and soft when it’s grilled. Note

We used blue-eye fillets but use any firm white fish fillets you like. Note

For a delightful summer dessert, try these stacks of boozy cream, juicy strawberries and crisp brandy snaps drizzled with passionfruit.

TODDLER TIP Give your toddler one mashed or chopped fish burger with a little of the carrot and lettuce. Note

Crostini in Italian means "little toasts". The thin slices of bread are drizzled or sprayed with olive oil, toasted and served warm.

dairy-free egg-free nut-free Note

For a more intense flavour, marinate the chicken for 3 hours or overnight. Any leftover chicken, salad and yoghurt can be refrigerated separately then served in a wrap or tortilla the next day. We used large plain pappadums here, but there are many sizes and flavour combinations to choose from. Note

Hearty and warming, this harissa and mint spiced veggie stew is the ultimate comfort food for a cool Winter evening in.

Chicken quesadillas (from queso, the Spanish word for cheese) with a spicy jalapeño tomato salsa.

A delicious veal parmesan dish popularised in New York by Italian immigrants.

Espagnole sauce is one of Auguste Escoffier's five mother sauces that are the basis of sauce-making in classic French cooking.

Served with pistachio yoghurt, this Moroccan-inspired lamb shoulder is melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

Bagna cauda is a warm dip; you can serve it in a fondue pot with a small tea light or gentle flame underneath. Serve the dip with your favourite selection of crisp vegetables.

Take your stew to the next level with this slow-cooked beef tagine.

Piroshki is a delicious Russian turnover made with either fruit, meat or vegetables. Try this mouth-watering beef version.

Incredibly easy to make and seriously delicious, this smoked trout pâté is perfect for pre-dinner nibblies with friends.

A sweet and summery salad with witlof and nashi from Australian Women's Weekly.

This dense, moist almond carrot cake has a delicious lemon cream cheese frosting. If you prefer, you can use orange juice and zest in place of lemon in both the cake and frosting.

Plump prawns, crisp lettuce, mayonnaise, lemon and chilli make these mini prawn cocktail rolls an absolute winner in the party food stakes.

This steamed fruit pudding is gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free.

This well-loved classic will always be a winner with the kids.

Tagliatelle puttanesca, a tangy and salty Italian pasta dish invented in the mid-20th century.

Brioche makes the very best bread pudding, this fruit mince brioche pudding has a rich spiced custard topping that's spiked with a generous shot of brandy.

Creamy and delicious, baked rice pudding is a classic dessert. Bring a shot of new flavour to an old favourite with this poached quince and almond topping.

We used butter beans for this recipe, but you can use any white beans. Note

We used blue-eye fillets in this recipe but you can use any firm white fish fillets. Fish or chicken stock can be used instead of wine. Mustard seed oil is available from health-food shops, delicatessens and some supermarkets. If you like, use olive oil instead. Note

Heart, healthy, fast and easy vegetable and red lentil soup from Australian Women's Weekly.

Celebrate spring with this beautiful salad of young asparagus, avocado and juicy grapefruit.

Sticky and sweet Asian-style teriyaki steak on a bed of pickled cucumber, carrot and cabbage.

A delicious Asian-style side dish of buk choy steamed with chilli oil from Australian Women's Weekly

Spread it on toast or crumpets, use it in cakes and desserts, gift it in jars. Berry jam is so versatile! Use any combination of berries you like to give a total weight of 1kg (2 pounds).

What a refreshing way to hydrate and contribute to your five-a-day target. You can experiment with all sorts of fruit, and mint goes with just about anything.

Punch phora literally means 'five spices' and is a spice blend of cumin, brown mustard, fenugreek, nigella and fennel commonly used in Eastern India and Bangladesh.

This beautiful jelly is perfect for layering in a trifle or served simply with scones or toast for breakfast.

medium GI We used bream fillets in this recipe but you can use other firm white fish, such as whiting or john dory. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Horseradish is sold in various forms; make sure you use the prepared white horseradish in this recipe, not horseradish cream. You need about four large bunches of spinach weighing about 1.6kg to get the amount of trimmed spinach required for this recipe. Note

Sweet beetroot contrasts beautifully with sharp, salty feta and bitter leaves in this delicious salad. Perfect as a light lunch, or a side dish.

Enjoy this classic flavour combination in salad form.

You can melt the chocolate in a microwave oven; cook on MEDIUM (55%) about 1 minute, stirring twice while cooking. Note

Sticky Asian-style teriyaki and mustard glazed chipolatas from Australian Women's Weekly.

Larb is a salad, traditional to the cuisines of Thailand and Vietnam, that usually has a chicken or pork base rather than vegetable.

Give your regular chicken cacciatore some pizzaz by topping it with this delicious and piquant gremolata mix. Serve with crusty bread or mashed potato for a complete and hearty meal.

High on flavour and protein and low on carbs, this tuna bean and basil salad is perfect for a light yet satisfying lunch. Baby capers give it that little bit of extra punch.

Spoil the kids with these amazing dessert pizzas topped with strawberries, banana and caramel sauce. Perfect for a sleepover party!

Ossobuco is a Milanese speciality of cross-cut veal shanks braised with vegetables, white wine and broth.

The classic Thai yellow curry lends itself well to all kinds of meats and vegetables. This seafood and eggplant version is particularly delicious. Serve with a bowl of steamed rice.

These tasty zucchini and corn frittatas are delicious enjoyed warm as a delicious savoury breakfast, or popped in the lunchbox as a healthy snack.

Nothing compares to the taste of fresh pesto, it turns a simple dish of pasta into a gourmet meal.

We used a baguette for the garlic toast. If making this dish a few hours ahead, combine ingredients, except for cucumber, in large bowl; toss cucumber through just before serving. The longer the salmon marinates with the lime, the more 'cooked' it will be.

These cheesy corn and bacon muffins are delicious served both warm and cold. They make a great morning tea or after-school snack, and are perfect for packing in a lunch-box.

Enjoy this buttery classic in slice form.

The perfect accompaniment to a big breakfast: quick and simple onion and potato hash.

The ideal salad: delicious, healthy and filling.

This quick pasta dish uses tinned tuna, which is packed full of nutrients and of course, omega-3 fatty acids. Together with the olives, it packs a big flavour punch.

Served over crispy grilled polenta, this rich beef ragu is comforting and perfect for the cooler weather.

This gorgeous green salad is the perfect dish to bring to a dinner party as it accompanies meat and seafood like no other!

Tossed in a spicy lemon and chilli butter, this potato salad makes a delicious and vibrant side dish.

For added pizzaz, you can layer the cashew cream in glasses and top with the fruit for a more formal dessert. Try roasting other stonefruit such as plums and apricots.

Twice-cooked asian pork belly with steamed ginger rice from Australian Women's Weekly.

If you don't have any skewers handy, you could use rosemary sprigs instead, they'll infuse the fish with a lovely flavour. Soak them well first, to prevent burning. For the fish, we've used blue-eye but any white fish will do.

When the beer-can chicken is roasting on the barbecue, the beer inside the can becomes steam. This steam keeps the chicken moist on the inside while the skin on the outside becomes lovely and crisp.

Soak eight bamboo skewers in cold water for an hour before use to prevent them splintering or scorching during cooking. Note

This plate is ridiculously easy and quick to prepare, yet never fails to impress. The octopus needs just a minute on a hot grill to be cooked to perfection; a generous squeeze of lemon will finish it off beautifully.