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Coriander root adds great depth of flavour to these delicious seared salmon fillets served with nam jim and cucumber salad.

These succulent salmon parcels with orange and soy are gently steamed as they cook.

The firm, waxy texture of kipflers are gorgeous in this filling and tasty warm potato salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure, your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check with the manufacturer’s instructions before using. Recipe suitable to freeze. Note

Rich bolognese sauce, replete with sausage, pork and veal, is perfectly paired with al dente rigatoni tubes.

Rich and lavish veal and tomato pies with gremolata from Australian Women's Weekly.

Trim and position licorice bootlace to outline the windows. Position silver lollies between windows and around base; position one silver lolly on top of the flying saucer. Trim and position blue sour strings to outline base of flying saucer. Using picture as a guide, decorate flying saucer with remaining lollies. Sculpt the cake so it […]

Delight in this warming, hearty Italian inspired hotpot with juicy chicken, delicious vegies and plenty of filling, fibre-filled beans. The fennel adds a nice aniseed flavour, but is not overpowering.

The lasagne can be made a day ahead; store, covered, in the refrigerator. Note

Piping the dough in this way results in a delightfully curly result that looks dainty on the plate. Plus, there's the added element of citrusy surprise when you bite into the shortbread.

Silky smooth and well spiced, this curried pumpkin and coconut soup make a lovely lunch or an excellent starter.

Replace fresh figs with stone fruit or berries. You can buy rolled rye at selected health food stores; replace it with rolled oats if you can’t find it. Store the muesli in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 months. Note

The salmon in these filo parcels will be cooked medium, slightly pink in the middle; increase or decrease the baking time depending on how you like yours cooked.

Quickly throw these tasty salad pockets today for a tasty lunch bite. This recipe is great for giving leftovers new life!

Healthy, colourful and vibrant; this roast beef and vegetable salad is a great quick dish.

Warming and delicious slowcooked spicy lentil soup from Australian Women's Weekly.

Spiced honey muffins with chocolate chunks are topped with whipped cream and toffee bar shards in this decadent recipe.

Makes enough for 1.5kg American-style pork spareribs. Ribs can be marinated in the sauce for three hours or overnight; use the marinade to baste ribs during cooking. Sauce also goes well with grilled pork cutlets or as a marinade for chicken wings. Note

With layers of sponge, cheesecake filling, berries and custard, this delicious trifle is sure to impress.

Add a taste of Japan to your evening and serve these nibbles with drinks for an easy snack before a dinner party.

A classic afternoon tea cake, this cherry almond cake is dense, fruity and utterly delicious.

To freeze complete recipe to the end of step 2. Transfer to an airtight container. Label, date and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat in a saucepan and continue from step 3. Note

A flavour-packed lamb and leek braise from Australian Women's Weekly.

Always use full-cream rather than light or skim milk for a quiche or savoury pie filling. Substitute speck for the ham and use a Swiss cheese in place of cheddar, if desired. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Straight out of an authentic Japanese restaurant and on your dining table. This fresh, clean and delicious Japanese soup is delicious and oh-so-versatile.

A trick to cutting turkish delight is to place it in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up, then cut it with an oiled knife, making sure to oil the knife regularly. You need a 6cm (2½-inch) fluted square cutter, or alternatively use a 7cm (2¾ inch) fluted round cutter. Note

This sandwich is at its best eaten warm, but if you don't have the right facilities to cook the chicken and bacon at lunch time, then cook the chicken and bacon in the morning and assemble the sandwich at work.

Wrapping a turkey breast in prosciutto before roasting it helps keep the meat tender and juicy as well as adding lots of flavour to the finished dish.

All the ingredients for this pizza can be picked up from your local delicatessen, making it the ultimate in tasty convenient cooking.

You could use mixed char-grilled vegetables from a delicatessen instead of the bottled variety. This recipe is best made just before serving, it’s not suitable to freeze as the mushrooms will become tough and rubbery. Note

A fragrant Vietnamese roasted pork loin from Australian Women's Weekly.

Fire up the barbecue with this lip-smacking seafood dish with grilled vegetables.

A light and creamy guilt-free chocolate mousse, for those times when you really want to treat yourself without over-indulgence.

The trick to becoming a stir-fry pro, is making sure you have all the ingredients ready to-go before you begin frying.

Served with dollops of sour cream and fried tomatoes, these fritters make a fantastic breakfast or brunch.

Rich and tender neck chop and lentil stew with a bright and fluffy kumara and carrot mash.

You need to cook 1/2 cup long-grain white rice for this recipe. Note

Keeping time: 3 days. Note

This spicy noodle stir-fry is easy, speedy and full of flavour.

Ginger cleans, stimulates and rejuvenates the digestive system. Note

Delight the kids with this classic childhood favourite, home made lemonade ice-blocks.

Asparagus and melted brie make a delicious pair in this easy dish.

These spicy oysters are sure to win over your guests at a barbeque or cocktail party. You can make the spicy dressing in the morning and dress the oysters just prior to serving.

YOU WILL NEED TO START THIS RECIPE 1 WEEK A HEAD. SERVE THIS COCKTAIL TOPPED WITH A PINCH OF GROUND NUTMEG OR CINNAMON, AND HALF A CINNAMON STICK TO STIR. THE RESERVED FIGS WILL BE QUITE BOOZY AFTER SOAKING IN VODKA FOR A WEEK. YOU CAN EITHER DISCARD THEM OR KEEP THEM FOR ANOTHER USE. […]

You can also use bintje or desiree potatoes for this recipe. Note

Fresh fennel and apple relish makes this simple dish of pork cutlet and potato into something rather special.

Caramel top `n’ fill is a delicious caramel made from milk and cane sugar. Use it straight from the can for slices, tarts and cheesecakes. Note

To make butterfly cakes, a variation of fairy cakes, cut the circle of cut-out cake in half, replace on the cream like wings. Decorate with silver cachous. Note

Throw together this delicious dinner in just minutes with the help of a ready-made roast chook and the punchy flavour of blue cheese.

Prepare the bacon, lettuce and dressing on the morning of the picnic. Assemble the salad at the picnic. The ice cubes will “hold”the colour in the dressing. Note

This classic Italian pasta dish of pork ragu with pappardelle is complimented beautifully with fresh fennel to create a warming Winter dish for the whole family.

Fresh broccolini and snow peas with that perfect al dente 'snap' and drizzled with oyster sauce make great sides for fish, chicken and meat cooked with Asian flavours.

Dip your fingers in cold water when shaping the prawn balls to prevent the mixture from sticking to them. Placing prawn balls on a plastic-wrap-lined tray and refrigerating them for at least half an hour before frying will firm them and help ensure they don’t fall apart during cooking. Prawn balls can be shaped a […]

Silverbeet, shallots, carrot and mushrooms can be combined several hours ahead. Keep covered in refrigerator. Add dressing and noodles just before serving. Note

If palm sugar is difficult to find, you can use brown sugar instead Note

This sweet and sour noodle salad is great for lunch or a light dinner.

This elegant Japanese delicacy, like any seafood, is best with the freshest fish.

Top this dense white chocolate mud cake with a smooth, sweet ganache for the ultimate cake treat!

If you're feeling like a low-carb light and nutritious dinner this recipe will not let you down. It's also quick and easy and perfectly finished off with a squeeze of lemon.

Dukkah-crusted lamb cutlets with cauliflower.

These classic little Italian dumplings are delicious in a rich creamy three-cheese sauce.

Like mushrooms, witlof is grown in the dark to retain its pale colour. Sometimes spelled witloof, and in some places known as belgian endive or chicory, this versatile and bittersweet vegetable is as good eaten cooked as it is raw. You need to purchase a large barbecued chicken, weighing approximately 900g, for this recipe. Note

A classic Italian dish popularised in New York by Italian immigrants.

The night before, prepare the salad and keep, covered, in the refrigerator. Note

Try this well-loved classic at home, served with a herby tartare sauce and lemon wedges.

Fragrant and authentic Malaysian chicken noodle soup from Australian Women's Weekly.

Use 3kg (6 pounds) turkey marylands if you can’t get drumsticks. Note

Cover puddings halfway through cooking if the tops are becoming too brown. Note

We used `forest berry’ tea bags to make the iced tea. Note

A delicious and flavourful Italian sausage and three-cheese lasagne.

Earthy, autumnal and deeply savoury, this mushroom ragu is excellent served on polenta, pasta, a side for beef or veal or even on thick slices of toasted sourdough.

You need 1kg of untrimmed spinach to get the amount of trimmed spinach needed for this recipe. Note

This dense chocolate cake is filled with orange zest, chopped walnuts and almonds. A delicious sweet treat for an afternoon tea.

Speedy and spicy, this tasty dish is great served with steamed basmati rice.

You need about two medium carrots to get enough grated carrot for this recipe. Spoon the mixture evenly into the paper cases in pan. Sift the icing sugar into a heatproof bowl. Stir in the butter and enough orange juice to make a firm paste. Put bowl of icing mixture over a saucepan of simmering […]

The perfect starter to a dinner party with loved ones, or just an indulgent weekend meal with drinks, these beautiful garlic crumbed mussels are beautiful with a glass of wine.

This spiced, savoury Moroccan chicken soup will give you a nourishing mid-week boost.

To prevent icing from becoming too thick, keep it over a bowl of warm water. Prepared sponge cake can be used instead of the Madeira cake. Alternatively, you can use your favourite buttercake recipe ­ it is best made the day before making the lamingtons. Note

The mealy of Mediterranean flavours make this an incredibly fresh and satisfying dish.

Get a green boost from this healthy, energising freshly made silver beet and apple juice.

For Moroccans, harira soup is a Ramadan ritual.

In Switzerland, this dish is known as raclette and is a staple winter meal traditionally made with Swiss melting cheese.