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smoky prawn and chorizo stew

Smoky prawn and chorizo stew

Topped with sliced green olives and fresh parsley, this Spanish-inspired stew is absolutely delicious served with wood-fired bread.
mini japanese pancakes recipe

Mini Japanese pancakes

This recipe works equally well cooked as 40 mini pancakes as cocktail food, or as 6 pancakes as starters.
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stir-fried greens with green beans

Stir-fried greens with green beans

Give yourself a bold flavour kick along with a healthy serve of your five-a-day with these spicy stir-fried Asian greens with ginger and teriyaki sauce. They are perfect on their own for a healthy light lunch, or, serve them alongside grilled fish, chicken or meat.
Ingredient>ricotta, red capsicumand chilli pappardelle

Ricotta, red capsicum and chilli pappardelle

A spicy and light pasta dish with wide ribbons of pappardelle, the sweet and robust flavour of capsicum and finished with creamy ricotta; a perfect vegetarian family meal. Serve with crusty garlic bread.
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orange butterscotch sauce

Orange butterscotch sauce

For a lavish touch, add ¼ cup raisins and 1 tablespoon rum or brandy. Serve over ice- cream or baked apples. Note
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CHAR-GRILLED SALMON WITH AVOCADO SALSA

Char-grilled salmon with avocado salsa

Salt the skin side of the salmon and cook that side first, turning only once. That will guarantee you a lovely crispy skin. You could use tuna instead of salmon, if you like.
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Honey sultana and pecan muffins

Honey sultana and pecan muffins

Dusted with icing sugar and cinnamon, these wholesome muffins make a delightful treat with tea or coffee. You'll need about two overripe bananas.
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Ginger vegetable and soba soup

Ginger vegetable and soba soup

If you fancy a cleansing broth, look no further than this ginger and vegetable soba soup. Soba is a Japanese noodle, similar in appearance to spaghetti, made from buckwheat.
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barbecued lemon thyme chicken

Barbecued lemon thyme chicken

A member of the lily family, asparagus is a delicious vegetable with a delicate, nutty flavour that can be eaten raw or cooked. The woody stems of the spears should be removed before cooking or eating, and any especially hard, tough stems should be peeled. Note
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barbecued short ribs in the oven

Barbecued short ribs and potato pancakes

Take your time with these beef ribs, and you'll be rewarded with tender, falling-off-the-bone goodness. Serve topped with our homemade barbecue sauce and easy potato pancakes for a winning meal.
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TUNAANDVEGETABLESALAD

Tuna and vegetable salad

We used iceberg lettuce in this recipe as it is important to use a crisp variety of lettuce; you could also use cos (romaine) lettuce.> Note
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chicken spring rolls

Chicken spring rolls

You’ll need to buy 2 x 270g packets of wonton wrappers. They are available from the refrigerated section of Asian grocery stores and most supermarkets. The rolls can be made a day before they’re needed, keep covered with damp absorbent paper, then plastic wrap, in the fridge. Bake the rolls up to an hour before […]
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gyozas

Gyozas

Serve these popular Japanese dumplings piping-hot with combined soy sauce and chilli oil, or with rice vinegar.
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polenta and almond orange cake

Polenta and almond orange cake

Flourless cake is a brilliant alternative for those of us who are sensitive or intolerant to gluten. This orange version tastes amazing and is cooked with almond meal, polenta and real oranges.
chickpea salad

Chickpea salad

Tzatziki is a Greek yogurt dip made with cucumber, garlic and sometimes chopped fresh mint. It’s available, ready-made, from supermarkets and delicatessens. Note
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amaretti

Amaretti

The versatile, delicately flavoured almond is the star of the show with these Amaretti biscuits.
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ocean trout fillets with creamy chive sauce

Ocean trout fillets with creamy chive sauce

serving suggestion Steamed baby peas. It is fine to use just one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Fishshouldbe an important part of everyone’s diet. Ocean trout is high in omega-3, essential for a healthy heart. It has a great flavour and texture; it’s available all year and can be used in a wide […]
backstrap with celeriac mash and watercress

Backstrap with celeriac mash and watercress

Celeriac may not be the prettiest of vegies, but this knobbly brown tuber is quite delicious. It has a white flesh with a subtle celery flavour and, when mashed, has the creaminess of potato - making it an ideal accompaniment to tender meats.
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FRESH SALMON AND PASTA SALAD

Fresh salmon and pasta salad

Frozen peas can be thawed and substituted for fresh peas, add them to the pasta just before draining it. You need approximately 600g fresh peas for this recipe. Note
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lime coconut syrup cake

Lime coconut syrup cake

Drizzled in a hot lime syrup, this moist cake makes an excellent dessert served with cream and raspberries.
felafel

Felafel

You can serve the felafel with a rocket and tomato salad. If you like hummus then you’ll love this Middle-Eastern vegetarian specialty, which is also made from chickpeas. Note
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Sweet soy pumpkin

Sweet soy pumpkin

Bring this staple vegetable to life with our sweet and salty soy pumpkin recipe. You could add a teaspoon of freshly grated ginger to the dish if you like.
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spiced plums with yogurt

Spiced plums with yogurt

You can use fresh plums in this recipe if you prefer, just replace the plum juice with apple or pomegranate juice and poach the plums until they are very soft but not falling apart.
butterscotch pecan cheesecake

Butterscotch pecan cheesecake

This decadent cheesecake has a chocolate cookie crust, creamy filling with roasted pecans and a sweet butterscotch topping. Delicious with a glass of cold milk.
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Tasty beef burgers

Tasty beef burgers

Burgers have a bit of a bad image, mainly due to fast-food chains using highly processed ingredients and loads of fat. In fact, burgers are a wholesome and well-rounded meal if made with quality ingredients. Lean beef, salad vegetables, the bread of your choice – it’s all good, healthy stuff. Some people swear by beetroot on a burger, while others love pineapple, bacon and egg or a whole range of salads. However you like them, they’re a delicious family favourite.
Salmon with peas and green onions

Salmon with peas and green onions

French-style braised peas and green onions are a wonderful accompaniment for a juicy salmon fillet topped with fresh lemon zest. Serve on a bed of couscous to mop up all the delicious juices.
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