Serve this with a fresh green salad, avocado and shaved parmesan for a tasty and gluten-free lunch or dinner. Note

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Seafood and eat it.

You can also make this dish using pork belly. A side dish of steamed crunchy Asian greens will complement the sweet stickiness of this pork. Note

This cheat's version of a classic Aussie-style egg and bacon pie uses supermarket ingredients to create a quick and tasty family lunch or dinner.

The tasty morsels are a great way to sneak in some extra vegies without the kids noticing.

This slow-cooked beef curry is a perennial favourite in Thai restaurants. When you cook it at home, it may take a while but the aroma and melt-in-the-mouth flavour makes the time spent worthwhile.

For a super authentic flavour to this amazingly tender Moroccan lamb pie, substitute preserved lemon rind for fresh. Cumin seeds add that final, exotic flourish.

Be a little adventurous with your burger this time. Replace beef with pork and tomato sauce with sweet chilli sauce for an exciting new take on a classic dish.

Really ripe tomatoes and crisp, salty prosciutto make this pasta salad a sensational dish. Store tomatoes at room temperature, rather than in the fridge, which will alter the texture and spoil the flavour. To accelerate ripening, place in a paper bag with a ripe banana.

Packed full of flavour and spice, this hearty beef curry has a brilliant Vietnamese twist.

Take a trip to India with this warm soup made with tikka masala curry paste and best served with crunchy papadums.

Ground bean sauce is a mixture of soya beans, flour, salt, sugar and water. It is available from Asian food stores. To make your own version of ground bean sauce, add 1 teaspoon white sugar to 1 tablespoon black bean sauce. Snake beans are long (about 40cm), thin, round, fresh green beans, Asian in origin, […]

You could also use 2 bunches of small beetroot. You will need to roast them for 1 1/4 hours and cut them into wedges. Beetroot stems are tender and sweet like silver beet and the slightly sour leaves are also edible. Little is wasted in this clever tart that utilises all parts of the beetroot. […]

This is gorgeous, capturing the full flavour of late summer corn, offset with creamy avocado and lime and an intriguing mix of spices, with added pungency from coriander and chilli.

Balti biryani gets its name from the thin, pressed-steel wok it is traditionally cooked and served in. A spicy rice based dish with tender meat and fragrant curry.

You can add thin slices of ripe but firm pears to this classic baby spinach and parmesan salad.

Drained capsicum from a jar can be used, if preferred. Goes well with cold macaroni salad; grilled chicken breasts; barbecued sardines. Note

A classic Asian dish, this spicy panang curry sauce works beautifully with tender beef to create this flavour packed meal.

These pork skewers saltimbocca-style with proscuitto make a great starter or shared platter for a party.

Slice these tasty little BLT sandwiches by the Australian Women's Weekly up into fingers so they can be accommodated by little hands. Because bacon is always a winner.

This quick and easy take on a traditional Japanese dish, makes a perfect mid-week dinner.

These grilled cutlets are perfect teamed with an earthy Middle-Eastern inspired puree and a crisp, fresh salad.

Spread bread with a little fig jam when fresh figs are not available. Note

Salmon can be marinated for 2 hours before cooking. Chicken stock can be used instead of the consommé. Note

The lamb can be cooked in the oven, if you prefer. Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F and roast, uncovered, for about 30 minutes. Note

Save time by using char-grilled zucchini slices from the deli section of your supermarket. Note

More than just fancy macaroni cheese, this baked three cheese pasta is cheesy, creamy and crunchy on top. Ok, maybe it is a fancy macaroni cheese, but it's a great one.

Fresh, tasty and well spiced, bang bang chicken salad is an enduring classic for a reason!

Recipe can made a day ahead; store, covered, in the refrigerator this allows the flavours to develop overnight. Note

Beetroot will discolour your skin, so use disposable gloves when handling it. Baby carrots are also called dutch carrots, it’s rarely necessary to peel them. Prepare beetroot, carrots and the yogurt mixture the day before the picnic. Assemble salad at serving time. Note

Like a warm salad, these French style braised peas with spring onion and bacon makes an excellent side dish.

Sharp and tasty whipped feta toasts make a wonderful contrast to this cool, mild chilled cucumber soup.

Suitable from 6 months Note

Jazz up your standard family weeknight dinner with this delicious grilled Mexican stack, made by layering tortillas with melted cheese and a tender spiced chicken filling.

Roast tomato and goat's cheese tart

A traditional pastry with a savoury filling of lamb, cheese and spinach. Great for a snack or light meal. Don't forget to serve with a good squeeze of lemon juice.

When preparing the couscous, add the sugar to taste, as the orange glaze with the chicken is quite sweet. Note

Chunks of tender pork steeped in the the earthy warmth of ginger and coconut milk - you can't go wrong with this moreish meal to beat the winter chills.

Add some chopped bacon or prosciutto to the mix for extra flavour. Note

Kecap manis is an Indonesian soy sauce, thicker and sweeter than regular soy sauce. It can be found in the Asian section of most supermarkets. Note

Moroccan-style lamb pies

Mmm mmm, breakfast in a pie. These sausage, egg and bacon pies are delicious for breakfast or brunch, and also make great after-school snacks.

Perfect as an after-school snack, or to meet those bottomless appetites during the school holidays.

Warm, creamy and hearty, this tasty four-cheese penne dish is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a family dinner on a cooler evening.

Smoked salmon can be used instead of bacon. Note

You can add herbs, lemon slices or peppercorns to the poaching liquid. For a lunchbox version, add cooked rice vermicelli to the salad and use as a filling for rice-paper rolls. Note

Make these ahead of time and cook when ready to serve. Great for lunchboxes. Note

To save time, ask your butcher to score the rind and truss whole loin with string. For a crisper crackling, keep pork uncovered in fridge overnight, to dry out rind. Note

You could replace fresh spinach with a packet of frozen, making sure it is well drained. Note

A hearty family classic makes a great meal on cold nights.

Sure to become a firm family favourite, this dish combines the comfort of meatballs with the adventurous flavours of North Africa.

Sōmen noodles are a classic Japanese noodle and can be served hot or cold. Here, we've teamed them with a piping hot savoury dashi broth and shiitake mushrooms. You can add extra ingredients like sliced snow peas or green beans or shallots.

The secret to this simple dish is the ratio of water to rice. Follow the instructions carefully and you'll be rewarded with soft, fluffy and flavoursome ginger rice.

This beef and noodle stir fry is delicious and can be on the table in just over 30 minutes. Serve with lime cheeks and a bowl of thinly sliced red thai chilli so the family can adjust the heat according to individual taste.

Creamy and comforting, this asparagus, chicken and mushroom pasta bake is a great mid-week dinner recipe. It's also handy on a busy weekend when you've got lots of mouths to feed.

This tasty fish cakes are made in the Thai-style, which involves processing whatever meat your using almost to a paste, this gives the cakes their unique texture. Serve these with cucumber chilli pickle and sweet chilli sauce for dipping.

Imagine you're on holiday at your favourite Asian destination as you whip up our stir-fried seafood with ginger. If you fancy some heat, add a few slices of red chilli and enjoy with an icy-cold beer or white wine.

Tasty, fresh and incredibly healthy, this is the kind of chicken and corn soup that leaves you feeling energised, refreshed and ready for anything.

This gnocchi recipe is a little more forgiving that its potato based cousin. Nervous cooks should dive confidently into this spinach and ricotta with sage butter version. The result will be as light and delicate as you could wish for.

Eating brains can be a daunting prospect for some but if you can get over it, these herbed crumbed brains are utterly delicious. They make a very tasty breakfast dish, or a light snack.

Marinating the lamb takes this tasty and healthy salad to new levels. For best results, grill the meat so it is still pink in the middle, and leave it to rest before slicing. Use plump, ripe and juicy tomatoes and a good quality fetta.

Slow-roasted leg of lamb, slathered in an anchovy and garlic paste and cooked on a bed of Jerusalem artichokes, red onions and lemons makes for a majestic Sunday roast.

This celestial ham will be the winning centre-piece of your Christmas table. Sweetly spiced by the whole cloves. The deliciously sticky glaze contrasts beautifully with the salty meat.

This chunky, rustic, French-style terrine is studded with tender pistachio nuts. Serve with picked vegetables, mustard and crusty bread for a simply delicious lunch.

Savoury mince on toast is an all-time family favourite; kids and adults of all ages love it. Serve on buttered toast or, to extend the meal even further, mix the mince with cooked pasta. Use any vegetables you like.