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FRESH PEAS, CARAWAY AND PARMESAN

Fresh peas, caraway and parmesan

You need about 1.3kg fresh peas to get the amount of podded peas required for this recipe. Note
veal scaloppine

Veal scaloppine

A traditional veal scaloppine makes for an elegant dish to serve up to guests.
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creamy mushroom pasta

Creamy mushroom pasta

Toss the pasta through the sauce just before serving, as it will soak up all the sauce if tossed too early. Either swiss brown, flat or oyster mushrooms can be used instead of the button mushrooms.
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Hoot Hoot

Hoot hoot

This cake is perfect for a first birthday party. It's quite simple to make, so you're not spending lots of time on a creation that probably won't be given its due attention by the birthday child.
bisteeya sticks

Bisteeya sticks

Served with pomegranate yoghurt, these Moroccan pastries make elegant finger food.
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wendy's sponge cake

Wendy’s sponge cake

When folding flour into egg mixture, you can use a large metal spoon, a rubber spatula, a whisk or use one hand like a rake. “This is my mum’s recipe, and whenever I go home, I’ll always find one waiting in the cake tin.” Note
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antipasti on a stick

Antipasti on a stick

We used anchovy-stuffed olives, but any variety of large green stuffed olives can be substituted. Note
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chicken and wedges salad

Chicken and wedges salad

You need to buy a large barbecued chicken weighing about 900g for this recipe; discard skin and bones, then chop the meat coarsely. You can also use pontiac or sebago potatoes for this recipe. Note
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David's lamb shanks

David’s lamb shanks

David's favourite meat is lamb and his favourite cut of lamb is the shank. This slow-cooked stew is best cooked the day before and reheated gently. He's a smart man, that Dave.
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mexican lamb tortillas

Mexican tortillas

Save yourself some evening time with these popular quick and easy Mexican tortillas. Experiment with different fillings such as sliced capsicum, avocado or baby spinach. Beef, lamb or chicken strips will work just as well for the meat component.
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chicken tikka with raita

Chicken tikka with raita

You need 12 skewers for this recipe. If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least an hour prior to cooking to prevent them from splintering or burning. Note
crab and celeriac remoulade cups

Crab and celeriac remoulade cups

Making these cute little wonton cups is frightfully easy; all you need is a muffin pan and you're good to go. Remoulade or rémoulade is a condiment invented in France that is usually aioli-or mayonnaise-based.
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Capsicum, zucchini and orzo salad

Capsicum, zucchini and orzo salad

Orzo is a rice-shaped pasta available from Greek delicatessens and specialty food stores; if unavailable, use risoni. To save time, you can buy roasted capsicum pieces from the deli. Note
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egg-free date and nut cake

Egg-free date and nut cake

Cake is best made on day of serving. Not suitable to freeze. A slice of this hearty, healthy cake is a decent breakfast on the run or a reliable mid-morning pick-me-up. Note
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wedding bells

Wedding bells

These simple, yet stunning wedding cupcakes are a perfect treat for a special day.
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Mushroom and asparagus salad

Mushroom and asparagus salad

Swiss brown mushrooms, also known as cremini or roman mushrooms, are similar in appearance to button mushrooms, but are slightly dark brown in colour. The large variety are often called portobello mushrooms. Note
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venice   dusk

Venice dusk

Campari Rosso (red vermouth) is a red-coloured apéritif made by infusing herbs in alcohol and water. You can also use Aperol, an orange-coloured apéritif made by infusing bitter orange and rhubarb in alcohol and water. Note
char-grilled tofu salad

Char-grilled tofu salad

Toast sesame seeds in a small frying pan, over medium heat, shaking pan occasionally, until golden and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Note
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veal and bocconcini stacks

Veal and bocconcini stacks

Use any left-over ingredients from this dish to make a delicious pizza topping. Spread the sauce over a store-bought pizza base, top with sliced bocconcini and coarsely chopped prosciutto if there’s some left. Cook in a hot oven until the base is crisp, then top with sage leaves before serving. Note
berry punch

Berry punch

We used the grenadine syrup to add some colour to the punch; you can use any cordial you like, however, the colour may not be as intense as that of the grenadine. Strawberry ice-blocks can be made at least a week before the party. Finish the punch as close to serving as possible. Note
KORMA LAMB BURGERS

Korma lamb burgers

Burger patties can be prepared several hours ahead. Keep covered in the refrigerator and cook as required. Note
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FRUIT SALAD CAKE

Fruit salad cake

We used a Granny Smith apple in this recipe. You will also need one medium overripe banana for this recipe. Keeping time: 1 day. Note
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BACON & LENTIL SOUP

Bacon and lentil soup

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. You can use rinsed, drained canned lentils instead of dried; reduce the cooking time in step 2 to 10 minutes. Note
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CITRUS FISH WITH GAI LAN

Citrus fish with gai lan

We used blue-eye fillets in this recipe, but you can use any firm white fish fillets. Fish mixture can be marinated for 30 minutes. Note
breakfast hotcakes

Breakfast hotcakes

You can guarantee everyone will jump out of bed for a stack of these delicious hotcakes.
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green curry with chicken meatballs

Thai green curry with chicken balls

Green curry is traditionally the hottest Thai curry. Prepared chicken meatballs are available from most major supermarkets, chicken shops and butcher shops; if you can't find them, roll chicken patties into balls.
asparagus and zucchini rice

Asparagus and zucchini rice

You can use vegetable stock instead of the chicken consommé. Stir a little chopped preserved lemon rind and fresh tarragon into the rice, if you like. Note
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zuppa primavera

Zuppa primavera

Zuppa primavera is a hearty Italian soup with farfalle pasta and asparagus.
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Warm chicken tabbouleh stir-fry

Warm chicken tabbouleh stir-fry

Tabbouleh is a traditional Lebanese salad made with a great deal of chopped flat-leaf parsley and varying amounts of burghul, green onion, mint, olive oil and lemon juice.
Roasted beef fillet with horseradish mayonnaise

Roasted beef fillet with horseradish mayonnaise

Some days, all that is required is a simple roast with veg. We've cooked the beef to a rare finish in this recipe, leave it in the oven a little longer, if you like. However you like it cooked, remember to let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
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spiced red lentil soup

Spiced red lentil soup

Warm, hearty and delicious, this spiced red lentil and ham soup is the ultimate comfort food for a hungry family on a cool evening.
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Carrot and zucchini noodle rolls

Carrot and zucchini noodle rolls

You will need about 2 medium carrots (240g) and 3 small zucchini (270g) for this recipe. You can also use fresh rice noodle sheets, cut into 14cm x 16cm rectangles, to enclose the filling. Note
Bruschetta Fingers

Bruschetta fingers

Toast fingers can be made the day before and stored in an airtight container. The tomato and cheese can be chopped the day before, and placed in separate small bowls, covered with plastic wrap and stored in the fridge. Parsley should be chopped and fingers assembled just before serving. Note
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BARBECUED FISH WITH VEGETABLE PARCELS

Barbecued fish with vegetable parcels

Cooking the dish in this way gives you a tender and moist fish, beautifully infused with the rosemary and lemon. Plus, you won't even need to clean the barbecue!
hot-smoked trout, apple and celery salad

Hot-smoked trout, apple and celery salad

Use a zesting tool to remove the rind from the lemon. Replace the lemon juice and rind with orange for a sweeter, more subtle citrus flavour. We used red witlof for added colour, but use your favourite salad mix. Use hot-smoked salmon or shredded barbecued chicken breast as an alternative. Freeze any leftover sourdough to […]
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chocolate fruit cake

Chocolate fruit cake

The chocolate fruit cake can be baked in a 14cm x 21cm loaf pan, bake in a slow oven about 1½ hours. walnuts marry well with apple and can be used in savoury as well as sweet dishes Note
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Fruit salad with star-anise syrup

Fruit salad with star-anise syrup

You can make the syrup up to two days ahead and refrigerate, covered, until ready to use. Reheat before pouring over the fruit. You can use this syrup with any fruit, for instance, a selection of tropical varieties such as carambola, rambutan, pineapple, mango or mangosteen. Note
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