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The dark blue pigment of blueberries is full of antioxidants, which have been shown to lower cholesterol. They are sometimes referred to as “brain berries” because they may help with brain function. Note

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this twist on the classic French dessert.

These trendy little veggie tarts make a great snack for all ages!

Lemon salt will keep in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Sprinkle over chicken or fish. Orange salt will keep in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Sprinkle over pork, fish or duck. Note

Quick, easy and delicious, this beef and pepper dish is a great supper for busy nights.

Best made close to serving. Note

This crunchy apple crumble is heavenly served with runny cream or a big scoop of vanilla ice-cream.

Begin your day with this easy, fresh and nutritious meal.

Sticky, spicy and delicious chilli and honey-glazed loin with mee goreng.

Bucatini pasta with baked ricotta from Australian Women's Weekly.

Suitable to freeze. Note

Pak choy is a member of the same family as bok choy with the same mild flavour.

Rich, fruity and aromatic with brandy, this steamed Christmas pudding is gorgeous served warm with either brandy butter, double cream or vanilla custard.

This light garden salad of an exotic mix of herbs and crisp vegetables perfectly matches a hearty meal.

Topped with juicy roasted tomato, these easy toasties make a divine brunch, lunch or lazy mid-week dinner.

Filled with plump raisins and drizzled with a rich chocolate glaze, this luscious cake makes the perfect afternoon treat or dessert.

Dhansak is an Indian adaptation of a famous Parsi festive dish always consisting of several types of pulses and vegetables and served with rice.

Once you have your technique sorted, these little triangles of tasty goodness can be flipped and folded and put together in no time.

Teamed with a cooling mint and garlic yoghurt sauce, these tasty fried fish sandwiches make a crowd-pleasing brunch, lunch or snack.

Colourful heirloom carrots, in hues of purple, taste the same as their orange cousins, and were in fact the norm until the Dutch developed the modern-day orange version in the 17th century. They taste and look fantastic in this stunning salad.

Fragrant lemongrass lamb with an exquisitely fresh Vietnamese vermicelli salad.

Any thick crusty-style bread can be used for this delicious dish. Serve it as a decadent supper on cold winter nights.

A truly Italian pasta bake of chicken and broad bean rigatoni.

This Asian savoury rice porridge is a deliciously convenient and warming breakfast that comes together in a flash thanks to a handy pressure cooker.

You will need to cut the kernels from two small cobs of corn for this recipe. Note

These festive loaves make for wonderful Christmas gifts.

These tapas-style snacks make for the perfect Mexican party nibbles.

The combination of juicy citrus, spices, herbs and pistachio is irresistible in this easy chicken dish. Delicious served with warm flatbread.

The evidence is in; tuna is excellent for your heart and brain function. Luckily it also tastes great, especially when accompanied by this wonderful basil pesto and smashed potatoes.

Barbecued corn, broad beans and capsicum from Australian Women's Weekly.

A simple and yet splendid meal to serve up to guests at a dinner party. A bowl of aioli on the table will help finish the meal beautifully.

Plump, juicy and fragrant with sesame oil, these sea scallops make a delightful starter for a special dinner.

This buttery apple pie slice is perfect for a picnic and tastes heavenly with whipped cinnamon cream.

Apple adds a freshness and crisp, green flavour to a classic martini recipe.

Chopped salad ingredients vary from recipe to recipe, the only common rule is that all the ingredients are `chopped’. You can also place all of the roughly chopped ingredients on a large chopping board and use a large knife to chop them all together. Note

For those in search of indulgence, it's hard to go past banoffee pie. Fresh banana, caramel toffee and sweet cream piled high, settle down with a slice and a cuppa.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Did you know? A weekly intake of 2-3 fish meals is recommended to ensure that essential omega-3 fats are sufficient in the diet. The average intake for 12-18 year olds is around 200mg of omega-3 per day, which is less than half recommended levels. Fish is a terrific source of nutrition for growing bodies, and […]

Crisp bacon, pesto and ripe tomatoes add oodles of flavour to these delicious sweetcorn pancakes.

We used a combination of Granny Smith and red-skinned apples in this recipe. Note

Brilliant as a starter, serve this lemongrass pork stir fry in lettuce cups and sprinkled with crushed peanuts.

This decadent chocolate semifreddo dessert is easy to make for a quick rich treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Refreshing and tasty, this salad would be excellent accompanied with grilled meat.

We used swordfish, but you can use tuna steaks or cutlets. Note

Sweet and tangy pork cutlets - a great barbecued dish for the summer season.

Turkey is often sold frozen in larger supermarkets. Allow at least one day to thaw in the refrigerator before using. If you can’t find a turkey hindquarter use two turkey drumsticks (often called turkey shanks), or use turkey breast on-the-bone, (called turkey buffe). You can serve the turkey with the strained and seasoned juices instead […]

Wrapping the fish in banana leaves guarantees a beautifully moist and tender result. Plus, it looks impressive while saving on the washing up!

You can decorate the rolls at the end of step 4, by marking the tops with a flat-bladed knife in a criss-cross pattern. Note

This recipe makes 24 patty cakes. glacé icing Sift the icing sugar into a small heatproof bowl. Stir in the melted butter and enough of the water to make a firm paste (start with a little and add more if you need to). Meanwhile, half-fill a small saucepan with water. Turn the stove on and […]

Ideal for the lunchbox, both kids and adults will love this cheesy broccoli frittata.

Serve with steamed jasmine rice Note

Fragrant, fresh and packed with crunch, heat and flavour, pho makes an excellent healthy lunch.

Creamy and punchy, this spinach and artichoke dip works wonderfully with crunchy Turkish toast for a moreish share platter addition.

Hazelnuts can be substituted for walnuts in this recipe, and, if you have hazelnut or walnut oil on hand, use one of these, rather than the olive oil. Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

For a tasty, comforting meal, try these silky prawn and coriander dumplings in a fragrant ginger chicken broth.

Granny Smith apples are best for this recipe. This is a good base jelly, ­for slight variations try adding cinnamon sticks, rosemary sprigs or dried lavender to the jelly. Note

Plump with fruit, this delicious apricot fruit cake is perfect with your morning or afternoon cuppa.

Creamy, spicy and nutty, this Thai-style sauce is a fabulous way to dress up firm, white fish.

With hints of lemongrass, ginger and lime leaf, these steamed salmon parcels will wow your tastebuds.

Reheat soup in a microwave oven on HIGH (100%) for about 1½ minutes, stirring halfway through heating. Note

A sweet, sour and delicious Asian-style sauce.

Sometimes the simplest recipes are truly the best, you'll delight your guests when you serve up these salmon fillets with green curry on a bed of steamed rice.

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

We used swordfish steaks in this recipe, but any firm white fish fillet will be fine. Cover the ends of the bamboo skewers in foil to prevent them from scorching during cooking. Or, if you have time, soak them in cold water for 30 minutes. Note

Chicken wing nibbles are available from most major supermarkets. You could also use chicken drumettes. Note

Zucchini have a lot of water in them; squeezing the water out of the grated zucchini, prevents the sandwiches from getting soggy. For information about how to grate a carrot see page 121. Put the grated zucchini in a fine sieve over a small bowl. Use your hands to squeeze the liquid out. Use a […]

A delicious, quick and easy barbecue-flavoured roast.

This colourful, nutritious salad would be perfect served with grilled meat.

We might be cheating slightly here, but you can get very good quality canned soups these days and with the addition of bacon and crispy blue cheese toasts you have a dish that could pass for homemade.

A perfect accompaniment to grilled meat or fish, this salad is full of lovely flavours and textures.

An egg-based Italian dish with bacon, leek and potato from Australian Women's Weekly.

Warm and tender lamb fillets are dressed with a warm citrusy walnut dressing and served on a bed of crunchy witlof and baby spinach to make this delicious salad.

We used green apples in this recipe, but you can use whatever type you like. Apples and pears contain a natural sugar called fructose that tastes even sweeter than regular sugar. Therefore, if you are using apples and pears in juice, the results will be satisfying to those with a sweet tooth. Note

Freshly made wontons in a clear broth soup makes a quick, easy and nourishing lunch or light dinner.

We used small (lunch-box size) Pink Lady apples and Corella pears in this recipe. Note

You can use brown sugar instead of the palm sugar. Green tea soba noodles are flavoured with powdered green tea and are available from Asian food stores and in the Asian food section of most large supermarkets. Use plain dried soba noodles, if you like. Note

This light, fragrant dish is simply delicious sprinkled with micro cress and served with a loaf of warm crusty bread.

Gorgeous spread on toasted panettone, dotted on pancakes or used to sandwich little biscuits together, orange liqueur butter is simple and sophisticated.

Store breadsticks in an airtight container for up to one week, re-crisp in the oven for a few minutes. Store the dip, covered, in the refrigerator for up to one week. Substitute poppy or cumin seeds for the caraway seeds. Note

Spicy chorizo and chickpeas in a sweet white wine sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.

This easy-mix pie is called `impossible’ because it sorts itself out in the oven into 3 layers. Note