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You can use 375 grams of minced lamb instead. Add it at the same step of the recipe and cook it, stirring with a wooden spoon, breaking up any large lumps, until browned. Note

This sauce goes well with steamed Christmas pudding or fruit cake, chocolate pudding, or over ice-cream. Note

Do not overwork the dough or it will toughen. Note

A banana and coconut relish from Australian Women's Weekly.

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

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".

A ricer or mouli, available from kitchenware stores, will give the best result for smooth potato puree and therefore a lighter gnocchi. Burnt butter and sage sauce is an easy and delicious accompaniment.

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

You can warm the tortillas in the microwave oven; follow the instructions on the packet. Note

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.

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

You will never want store-bought again after trying this delicious recipe for moist date rolls.

These decadent self-saucing puddings are complete with an oozy melted chocolate centre. Serve drizzled with a rich caramel sauce and a dollop of vanilla ice-cream for the ultimate weekend dessert.

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.

This deconstructed Beef Wellington makes for a new take on a genuine classic. A fabulous dish to serve up at a special dinner party.

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

Fresh pasta helps make this fettuccine marinara a seriously quick dish to put together, yet it's bursting with flavour from the seafood and saffron.

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.

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.

This spicy beef and mushroom soup will warm you up on a cold winters night.

Oil will solidify on refrigeration; bring to room temperature before serving. Recipe best made 3 days ahead; can be refrigerated for up to 3 months. Note

Dhansak is an Indian adaptation of a famous festive dish of the Parsi community of the Indian subcontinent; it always consists of several types of pulses and vegetables, and is served with rice. The Parsi often add mutton to the dish. Note

Plump scallops turn this creamy fennel and potato soup into something really special, the perfect starter for a winter dinner party.

A hearty and delicious duck and lentil from Australian Women's Weekly.

These bite sized truffles make great gifts, especially at Christmas, as well as a sweet treat for parties or afternoon teas. If you want to go all out, dust with little fragments of gold leaf.

Silky smooth leek and potato soup becomes something special when finished with plump scallops and caramelised leek.

Biryani are some of the most elaborate of Indian rice dishes synonymous with the Moghul emperors. Lamb, rice and spices are layered in this fragrant one-pot dish. Start the recipe a day ahead.

Save any leftover garlic oil to drizzle over scrambled eggs or to use in a salad dressing. Any remaining kaffir lime leaves can be frozen for another use. The soup will thicken on standing because of the rice. To prepare this soup ahead, follow the recipe up to the end of step 3, continue with […]

Ask your fishmonger to cut thick tuna steaks; thin steaks can easily overcook and dry out. Note

The cheese and bacon toasts on the side make this rich, savoury cauliflower soup a meal all by itself but it also works as a starter for a dinner party.

Rich, chocolatey tiramisu cake with mascarpone cream and plump, fresh raspberries makes a fine end to a special dinner.

Funnily enough, the artichoke is actually a variety of thistle. The silky smooth heart of this plant works wonderfully when marinated and served as part of an anti pasta platter.

This tart-sweet chutney partners hot or cold poultry and pork perfectly.

This dessert looks and tastes amazing. The drizzling of toffee finishes it off beautifully; the toffee will begin to dissolve within 10 minutes of drizzling it over the figs, so it is best made immediately before serving.

Veal schnitzel is thinly sliced steak available crumbed or plain (uncrumbed); we use plain uncrumbed schnitzel, sometimes called escalopes, in our recipes. Because veal schnitzels (escalopes) are a very lean cut of meat, they dry out quickly if overcooked. Fry them over a high heat for a short time. Note

The deep, savoury flavour of this red wine and shallot sauce is the perfect complement to this dish of tender steak, mashed potatoes and green beans.

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. If you’d prefer a vegetarian option of this soup. Microwave rice is fine to use here. Note

If you can’t find Candy Melts, use white chocolate Melts. Note

White cut chicken with spring onion dressing from Australian Women's Weekly.

Basil and feta stuffed capsicums, capsicum recipe, brought to you by Australian Women's Weekly

These impressive desserts are a lot simpler to make that they look, and give the final course a little glamour.

Make these lamb & quinoa pizzettas for a delicious party snack or summer lunch.

This deliciously warming soup is packed full of tender shredded pork and hearty beans to create the ultimate Winter comfort meal.

You could use lamb leg or shoulder, cut into chunks, instead of shanks. Note

The subtle flavour of this rich, savoury rice from the south of Thailand makes a good accompaniment to more highly spiced dishes. Serundeng is usually sprinkled over a hot dish just as it's served, much like a gremolata, to awaken the tastebuds.

These are quite small cakes, so you will need to serve each person two or three. Make sure you use a good quality ice-cream. Note

Fermenting soybeans with salt and a particular fungus knows as kōji results in this traditional Japanese soup known as miso. It provides a base with an incredible depth of flavour for soups such as this one.

If you can't get a pre-made marinara mix, your fishmonger will happily make one up for you including all of your favourite seafood. There are no real rules, but select seafood that will hold its shape well, and be careful not to overcook it.

Deglazing: This is the initial step in making a sauce that incorporates the browned bits sticking to the bottom of a pan in which meat has been cooked. A small amount of liquid is added to any remaining meat juices in the pan, then over heat, the pan is scraped to loosen the browned caramelised […]

You need to buy triple the quantity of the ingredients for this recipe. You will need to make three separate batches: do not double or triple this recipe. It’s important to measure the cake mixture carefully so the cakes are all the same depth. The mixture will be fine standing at room temperature while you […]

Treat yourself to these adorable festive sweets to get you in the Christmas spirit.

We used packham pears in this recipe. Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the reduced syrup if it is too sweet. Note

Dill and salmon are a delicious pair in this easy, creamy risotto.

Delicious chicken tenderloins with a tangy coconut and peanut sauce.

A North Italian vegetable and rice dish cooked in broth to a creamy consistency.

Veal chops, cooked pink, are never better than when paired with a classic French caper sauce.

Chorizo is a sausage made of coarsely ground pork and highly seasoned with garlic and chilli.

You can use steamed fresh clams instead of the fish. Chicken or vegetable stock is also fine to use in this recipe. Note