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BARBECUED FENNEL, RED ONION AND ORANGE SALAD WITH QUINOA

Barbecued fennel, red onion and orange salad with quinoa

You can cook the quinoa in stock for a boost in flavour. Note
Coconut Ice

Coconut ice

There is something oh so 70s about these familiar baby pink and white, sweet coconutty treats. They were as sure to please back then as they are now.
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quick three-cheese frittata

Quick three-cheese frittata

The frying pan goes under the grill in this so you need a frying pan with an ovenproof handle, or cover the handle with a few layers of foil to protect it from the heat of the grill. Note
TIKKA CHICKEN PIZZA

Tikka chicken pizza

Consider this dish a fusion of the best of Indian and Italian cuisine. Or, perhaps it's just a very, very good pizza. Serve with icy cold beer and a table full of friends.
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breakfast burrito

Breakfast burrito

Begin the day with a delicious breakfast burrito filled with creamy scrambled egg and smoked salmon.
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heart-shapedhamwiches

Heart-shaped hamwiches

You need a loaf of the larger-sized bread (slices measure 12cm across). Ham slices can be used instead of the shaved ham, if you like. The little cut-out hearts can be used to make fairy bread or sandwiched with a cut-out heart of sliced cheese, held together with a toothpick and grilled until browned. Sandwiches […]
wheatmeal rolls

Wheatmeal rolls

Make your own healthy and wholesome wheatmeal rolls from Australian Women's Weekly.
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coconut truffle snowmen

Coconut truffle snowmen

If you have trouble stacking the truffles, secure them through the centre of the truffles with strong wooden toothpicks. Note
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CRISPY BEEF SANG CHOY BOW

Crispy beef sang choy bow

Iceberg lettuce cups and crispy fried noodles add delicious crunch to this quick and easy crispy beef san choy bow recipe.
orange and radish salad

Orange and radish salad

Orange flower water is often used in Moroccan cooking for its cooling effect. In this salad, a teaspoon of fragrant orange flower water is used to sweeten the sharp taste of the radish. You can buy bottles of orange flower water at selected supermarkets, delicatessens and Middle-Eastern food stores. Note
spicy chicken and coconut

Spicy chicken and coconut

Thigh fillets are the perfect cut of meat for this kind of chicken dish. They remain moist and tender and are the most flavourful part of the bird.
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pork jungle curry

Pork jungle curry

Like many curries from northern Thailand, this jungle curry contains no coconut milk, as there are no coconuts in the highlands.
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tex-mex beef

Tex-mex beef

Tender and juicy grilled beef steak on a bed of zesty salsa from Australian Women's Weekly.
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sardine dip

Sardine dip

This incredibly tasty dip goes well with crusty bread and crackers. Serve sprinkled with extra finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, if you like.
hamandeggfrittata

Ham and egg frittata

A simple frittata makes an easy, light dinner with a green salad and crusty bread on the side.
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brandied cherry jam

Brandied cherry jam

Cherries and brandy are a dark, gorgeous and classy mix. It is the perfect gift to the person that has everything.
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duck jungle curry

Duck jungle curry

Jungle curry got its name from its place of origin, the central-north region of Thailand, where cooks didn't have access to the coconut trees of the southern coast.
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date and maple loaf

Date and maple loaf

Sweetened with maple syrup and served with whipped maple butter, this moist date loaf is the perfect afternoon tea cake.
Chicken minestrone

Chicken minestrone

There are as many versions of minestrone as there are regions in Italy, but this version simplifies the process with no loss of goodness or flavour.
tomato kasaundi

Tomato kasaundi

This Indian pickle hails from Goa, and is delicious spread on sandwiches or mixed with rice and eaten with curries. Note
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BANGERS & MASH WITH RED WINE GRAVY

Bangers & mash with red wine gravy

Bangers and mash is a classic in the pantheon of great British dishes. Red wine gravy, or straight onion gravy if you prefer, just makes the meal even better. Serve with peas for the full experience.
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thai beef salad

Thai beef salad

Fragrant and herbaceous Thai beef salad with a sweet, sour and spicy dressing.
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black forest cakes

Black Forest cakes

They say good things come in small packages, and these mini versions of the full-size favourite are proof.
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CRANBERRY AND HONEY MUESLI BARS

Cranberry and honey muesli bars

Packed with fruit and seeds, these gluten-free cranberry and honey muesli bars bars are perfect for a morning or afternoon pick-me-up. They're also nut-free, so feel free to add them to the kids' lunch boxes.
Dominoes

Dominoes

The kids will love these fun domino cakes decorated with licorice strips and M&Ms. Get the party goers to build their own real domino chain to topple at the end of the party.
Great coffee with panforte

Great coffee with panforte

Use filtered water ­ the purer the water, the better the coffee Keep coffee beans in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place, grind the beans just before using. Once the beans are ground, their flavourful oils start to dissipate If you prefer strong coffee, select an appropriate roast rather than using larger […]
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choc-cherry ice-cream timbale

Choc-cherry ice-cream timbale

Cherry Ripe is a chocolate bar filled with coconut and glacé cherries. Use a good quality ice-cream actual varieties of ice-cream differ from manufacturer to manufacturer depending on the quantities of air and fat incorporated into the mixture. Almonds coated in a toffee mixture are called vienna almonds, scorched almonds can be used instead. Note
BOILED CARROT LOAF

Boiled carrot loaf

Put the kettle on and enjoy a thick buttered slice of this lovely spiced carrot cake.
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spinach purée

Spinach purée

A great first food for babies, this spinach purée is full of iron and perfectly healthy.
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Photography by Teny Aghamalian. Styling by Louise Bickle

Mini corn and chive muffins

These tasty savoury corn and chive muffins are easy to make are are great as an on-the-go snack or healthy lunch box treat.
Pork with sweet and sour peaches

Pork with sweet and sour peaches

Sweet and sour are two flavours considered essential by the Chinese for a well-balanced meal. You can marry sweet and sour sauce with anything from beef to seafood, but pork with sweet and sour peaches is a particularly harmonious combination.
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Teriyaki lamb with carrot salad

Teriyaki lamb with carrot salad

Tender grilled teriyaki lamb skewers with a refreshing and crunchy carrot salad make a great lunch or light dinner. Serve with steamed rice or noodles if you need something slightly more substantial.
Potato skins with tomato salsa

Potato skins with tomato salsa

If you want to make a share-plate, party platter or after-school snack with a bit of substance, these potato skins with tomato salsa are the bomb. They'll be snapped up, and if you plan ahead you can use the potato flesh for myriad other recipes.
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icy fruit kebabs

Icy fruit kebabs

We used watermelon, mandarins, kiwifruit, mango and strawberries. Use any combination you like. Note
cajun fish

Cajun fish

Beans, tomato and red onion make the perfect bed for these tender, flaky fish fillets dressed with a cajun spice rub.
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trail mix

Trail mix

Healthy trail mix of puffed rice, almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, dates with a pinch of cinnamon.
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CHOC-HAZELNUT FRIANDS

Choc-hazelnut friands

We used freeform paper cases made by pushing a 12cm square of paper (we used paper about the same thickness as printer paper) into ungreased pan holes, followed by a 12cm square of baking paper Note
almond honey squares

Almond honey squares

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this indulgent combination of honey, chocolate and crunchy almond.
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spicy lamb salad

Spicy lamb salad

Sometimes a salad makes a perfect lunch, this spicy lamb salad with pita bread and chickpeas is ideal.
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rich gravy

Rich gravy

Been searching for the perfect sauce to complete your meal? Look no further; this thick and easy gravy is sure to become a favourite with its rich flavours.
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fish witn fennel & lemo vinaigrette

Kingfish with fennel and lemon vinaigrette

The robust flavour of kingfish compliments the fennel beautifully. Swordfish will work equally as well. Either way, served with a green salad and grilled cherry tomatoes.you have a healthy, delicious and low-carb meal.
ratatouille

Ratatouille

A classic of French rural cooking, ratatouille makes a great side for lamb and chicken dishes.
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Hedgehog logs

Hedgehog logs

Other dried fruit may be used in place of glace cherries if liked. Note
turkish lamb shawarma

Turkish lamb shawarma

Suitable to freeze at the end of step 1. Shawarma usually refers to meat cooked on a turning spit, but it also refers to a pitta bread sandwich. This is our slow cooker take on the shawarma. Place the meat, salad, bread, yoghurt and harissa on the table and let everyone make their own wrap. […]
lamb and pasta salad

Lamb and pasta salad

Tender lamb, al dente pasta and peppery rocket leaves make a fabulous pasta salad that is a meal in itself.
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