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The hardest thing about this chocolate peanut cookie recipe is stopping yourself eating all the chocolate covered peanuts that are destined for the bowl.

Tender and slow-cooked beef in red wine sauce with roasted tomatoes from Australian Women's Weekly.

A delicious slow-roasted honey and soy pork neck with complex Asian spices and flavours.

A healthy and delicious snack; wholemeal fruit and coconut loaf from Australian Women's Weekly.

This spicy risotto is cooked in a rice cooker for minimum effort and maximum flavour.

Try something a little different on the barbecue tonight with corn salad, sliced steak and irresistible melting anchovy butter.

These fluffy banana loaves with crunchy topping make a lovely accompaniment to a hot cup of tea.

You can use white balsamic vinegar instead of the champagne vinegar. Chervil is a delicately flavoured herb with anise overtones and a soft feathery texture. You can use coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley instead. Note

We used corella pears for this recipe. You will need a bunch of watercress weighing about 350g in total to yield the leaves required for this salad. Note

Give your bubbles a little tropical twist with these delicious mango cocktails. Cheers!

Sumac, a purple-red astringent spice, can be teamed with almost anything ­ from fish to meat. It is also great sprinkled over vegetables. You can find sumac at any Middle-Eastern food store.

One of the classic flavour combinations, sweet mild pear and fiery ginger make for a delicious biscuit.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

If you prefer, substitute finely sliced zucchini or trimmed asparagus for the sprouts. Note

Dukkah-crumbed chicken served on hummus and tabbouleh topped pitta bread.

Roasting stone fruit intensifies their flavour, as well as softening the flesh. These roasted peaches are doubly fragrant thanks to the honey and vanilla pods.

These nifty little one-pot casseroles are great for any meal! Dinner, lunch, or they can even be given a breakfast theme and served for brunch.

Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces for younger toddlers. Adults can add chopped red onion, coriander (cilantro) and capsicum to the salsa for extra colour and flavour. Note

Smooth ricotta, sold in tubs, is much wetter than firm ricotta cut from a wheel. If you use firm ricotta, you will need to increase the amount of buttermilk by ¼ cup. Note

You can use 1½ cups (240g) of fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels instead of canned if you prefer. Note

A traditional briki (small pot) is the best pot to use when making Greek coffee because it allows the proper amount of froth to form, which in turn adds to the unique taste.

Vietnamese duck salad with rice noodles, sprouts, mint, coriander, and lemon grass.

For a sophisticated Japanese entrée, try this sashimi dish served with fiery daikon, toasted nori and black sesame.

The perfect French sharing platter: croûtes with beef and horseradish cream.

Crispy, crunchy and tender twice-cooked duck from Australian Women's Weekly.

A fancy and exquisite tapas-style warm herb and citrus marinated olives.

The use of the word “jerk” in culinary terms refers to a spicy jamaican seasoning used to marinate meat, seafood or poultry before grilling or roasting it. While each cook has his or her particular favourite combination of spices, jerk almost always contains allspice, thyme and chilli. Piri piri is an Afro-Portuguese hot sauce made […]

These delicate smoked trout and freshly pickled onion squares have a big flavour for such a little bite.

Full of flavour, colour and crunch, this Asian-inspired salad is a cinch to make and perfect for a speedy mid-week meal.

A Creole version of paella, jambalya is believed to have got its name when a cook named Jean in New Orleans tossed together ("balayez" in the Louisiana dialect) various leftovers that resulted in such a delicious dish that it was celebrated with a recipe called "Jean balayez".

Use any combination of melons you like. You could prepare this salad the day before, if you like; keep, covered, in the fridge. Add mint and juice to the melons when you're ready to enjoy.

This summer fruit dish is so quick to put together, looks good and tastes great!

These colours are so vibrant together and create the perfect sweet treat.

Chicken tikka is a chicken dish originating in South Asia where it remains popular in India and Pakistan.

This herb sauce is divine served with grilled meats or as a sandwich spread.

Reserve some of the fronds from the fennel before slicing and sprinkle over the pizzas to serve. You can use sour cream instead of crème fraîche.

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Note

Try this easy 4-ingredient dip for a nutritious snack served with crunchy veggies.

This is an easy, speedy and mouth-watering way to enjoy fresh fish.

This indulgent, comforting meal is perfect for a cosy night in. Purists may prefer to make their own gnocchi, but we've discovered that the store bought version is an excellent time saving alternative.

Spice up a platter of plump oysters with cucumber and piquant mirin dressing.

Soup can be frozen at the end of step 2. Large canned butter beans are also known as lima beans, any white beans can be used. Note

Roast lamb is always a crowd pleaser. Team it with mint sauce and you'll be rewarded with rapturous applause and cheering. Well, almost.

This chicken filo pie makes a great centrepiece for a weekend lunch with friends, or a picnic in the park.

A rich and warming leek, bean and mushroom bake infused with red wine, passata and fresh thyme.

Best made just before serving, this bright and fragrant soup with juicy beef dumplings is perfect for cold winter nights. Add some extra chilli if you like more heat.

A quick, easy and spicy coconut and chicken curry that makes the perfect mid-week dinner, especially when you need something with a bit of kick.

Add spice to the classic chicken roast with this piquant harissa and orange version, served with your favourite golden roasted veggies.

Fresh and colourful date and orange salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Za'atar chicken, a Middle Eastern spice mixture, salad with haloumi and watermelon salad.

Parcels of herb-rubbed feta cooked over the barbecue and spread on delicious crusty bread is the summer time starter of your dreams.

Colourful and exciting tamarind and chilli octopus salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

This is, quite possibly, the best omelette ever. It's like a breakfast burrito, gift wrapped in fluffy, eggy goodness. Serve with a tomato basil salad.

Soak 12 bamboo skewers in water for at least an hour before using to prevent them from scorching during cooking. Note

Loaves can be made up to 2 days ahead; store in an airtight container. Loaves are suitable to freeze. Note

if you can’t find orecchiette pasta, replace it with penne. Note

If ruby red grapefruit are unavailable, use orange segments. Note

On a cold winter evening, especially in the middle of the week, there's nothing like a warm, creamy pasta bake to fill your family up.

A crumbly topping hides a surprise in these fluffy apple muffins.

Creamy custard, banana and sweet passionfruit are combined to make a delightful tropical dessert in these crisp miniature tarts.

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. If clams aren’t available, replace them with pipis. Fish stock can be used instead of vegetable stock. Note

Southern-fried chicken is the original finger-licking dinner dish, this Cajun-spiced version is spicy to boot.

Red quinoa (pronounced keen-wa), is the seed of a leafy plant similar to spinach. Quinoa is gluten-free and has a delicate, slightly nutty taste and chewy texture; it is available from health food stores and in the health food aisle at larger supermarkets. You could also use white quinoa. Rinse it well before boiling. To […]

Sandwiched with strawberries and cream ice-cream and drizzled with icing, these light-as-air choux puffs are irresistible.

This divine apple cake has a crunchy almond topping and goes beautifully with a morning or afternoon cuppa.

This delicious, filling sandwich is perfect for the lunchbox.

With a delicious almond, cherry and ginger topping drizzled with ganache, these chocolate cupcakes are fantastic for a special occasion.

Crumb mixture can be prepared several hours ahead. Cook zucchini just before serving. If zucchini flowers are not available, substitute small zucchini quartered lengthways. Note

This recipe is also nut-free, egg-free and gluten-free. Note

Quinoa earns superfood status as it boasts an impressive nutritional profile. It has double the protein of rice and provides all of the essential amino acids ­ the building blocks of protein. Note

Hot sauce is the perfect condiment to use if you want to add extra spice to your meal. Spoon a little hot sauce on enchiladas, tacos or even scrambled eggs.

Chocolate stout is available from bottle shops or online. You can swap it for a dark stout if you like. Make sure all fruit is chopped to the same size as the sultanas. Note

There's no need to resort to fast food on a busy night when there are healthy recipes that are as fast and simple as this pea and pesto soup.

For a tasty family meal, serve wedges of these cheesy quesadillas with a big dollop of zesty guacamole.

Crispy Asian-style fried tofu with pork mince and wombok.

Long and cool, a jug of ginger fizz is a welcome sight at any party.

There are fewer things more delicious than char-grilled seafood with herby garlic butter.

Take the soft option with these delicious non-alcoholic drinks perfect for any time of day or night. Note

Oysters always make a wonderful starter or shared platter for parties, try serving up half natural and half dressed with our pickled lemon dressing.

Serving ideas; drizzle with olive oil, and serve with thick slices of warm toast. Note

Perfect for a special afternoon tea, this moist chocolate sponge is filled with whipped cream and topped with coffee icing.

Drizzled in sweet lemon syrup, these crispy almond and walnut pastries are a delightful accompaniment to a cup of hot coffee.