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This slice is wickedly moreish, so don’t blame me if you can’t stop at one piece! The creaminess of the mascarpone studded with tart fresh raspberries makes this a truly decadent treat.

The perfect balance of salty, sweet and crunchy, this delicious homemade slice is great to enjoy as an afternoon pick-me-up, or wrap up and give as gifts to loved ones.

Ready and on the table in 20 minutes, these tender, juicy, succulent Singapore prawns with noodles makes a deliciously easy dinner!

Whatever you call these, devils or angels, back in the 1980s we’d fight for them as kids. This version is a little more substantial than my mother’s but I’ve certainly carried on her tradition of soaking the prunes in port or sherry overnight. I’m not sure if it was the boozy prunes or the crispy bacon that we adored so much, and I don’t really care – they’re just insanely moreish. Recipe by Fiona Hugues. Photo by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

This gorgeous cocktail recipe is courtesy of Sydney's popular bar, Della Hyde. It combines tequila, ginger and rhubarb to create a wonderfully zesty and fruity beverage to cool you down during a warm Summer evening.

These spiced cheesy wafers are delicious to snack on with a drink, or wrap up and give to friends as homemade edible gifts. The addition of fresh parsley gives an awesome kick!

A zesty Asian-style salad that just screams ‘summer’, this recipe can of course be enjoyed at any time of the year, whenever you feel like the refreshing flavours of lime, cucumber and fresh herbs. If you prefer, replace the prawns with chargrilled squid or poached chicken. Michele Cranston has used pearl couscous—a large, round couscous— in this recipe from "A Simple Table" because of its slightly chewy texture and its ability to soak up the lovely flavours of the dressing. It’s sometimes called Israeli couscous or moghrabieh; look for it in delis or Middle Eastern supermarkets.

These tasty homemade crisps make the ultimate afternoon snack. Or, give them out of gifts for your loved ones!

Margaritas are a refreshing must-have cocktail for Mexican Summer fiestas. They’re a perennial favourite of Deborah's, which is why she included this recipe in her new book, Entertaining Made Easy.

Delicious Asian inspired dinners don't get better than this Sichuan ma po tofu! Full of flavour and texture, this is a winning dish the whole family will love.

Deliciously flavoursome rigatoni with arrabbiata and chorizo saucemakes the perfect dinner and day-after lunch. A classic flavour combination the whole family will love.

This recipe can be found in Michele Cranston's "A Simple Table". The rich, salty–sweet flavours of the caponata are well suited to the milky simplicity of the ricotta, and the fresh oregano is a perfect accompaniment to anything with tomato. Spoon the caponata over just before serving, to keep the ricotta looking fresh. If you don’t have time to make the caponata, then the ricotta can be simply topped with fresh herbs, some olives, or quartered and well-seasoned cherry tomatoes. However, the caponata is a great recipe in itself and is equally at home with grilled beef or lamb, seared tuna or spooned onto bruschetta.

These jam wreath cookies get into the fun festive spirit of Christmas. Keep wreaths in an air tight container for up to 2 weeks.

Julie Goodwin's mouthwatering mango chutney makes the perfect addition to any dish this festive season! Perfect on sandwiches, or as part of a cheese platter or ploughman’s lunch.

A twist on the classic dirty martini

This is perfect for a quick, elegant meal.

Have you heard? Fermented food is in! Try this simple recipe for delicious homemade sauerkraut. It’s easy to make, colourful and makes a great gift to enjoy with hot dogs and corned beef sandwiches. It’s an instant hit of healthy. Photography by Todd Eyre

A common ingredient in Moroccan and some Middle Eastern cuisines, preserved lemons add a wonderfully complex citrus note to both sweet and savoury dishes. They can be expensive to buy, yet they’re so easy to make. Photography by Todd Eyre

This recipe transforms sausages into delicious meat patties.

This spicy oil makes an attractive, useful gift. As well as giving pizza a kick, it is superb in vinaigrettes or wherever you use oil but yearn for a little extra heat. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

These crisps are an easy and tasty addition to a platter or a nice cup of tea in the afternoon. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

Like the hot, roasted, sugared nuts sold outside the marchés aux puces, the Parisian flea markets, these peanuts are gorgeous and fragrant. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

Rich and warming, these dark morsels are a delicious treat on their own or a great way to finish off a Mexican-inspired summer meal. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

Good-quality smoked paprika teamed with creamy cashews with a slight bite of heat makes these nuts a perfect pre-barbecue snack. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

Salty and crunchy, these apéritifs are like the snack nuts you find in bars all over New York. Make sure you make more than you need as you’ll consume a few while packaging them. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

With blanched peaches, elderflower liqueur and rye whiskey, this is better than your average Christmas punch. Recipe and photography by Bauer Syndication.

Lauren Matthews of The Kitchen Collective & Kate Rose of Mea Culpa share their fresh orange negroni recipe.

Lauren Matthews of The Kitchen Collective & Kate Rose of Mea Culp share their sweet and sour cocktail recipe.

Antonio Crisci shares his colourful capsicum recipe. Photography by Todd Eyre.

This sublime eggplant dish shared by Antonio Crisci of Poderi Crisci is fit for an Italian banquet. Photography by Todd Eyre.

Lauren Matthews of The Kitchen Collective and Kate Rose of Mea Culpa share their creative highball cocktail. Photography by Lauren Matthews.

Lauren Matthews of The Kitchen Collective and Kate Rose of Mea Culpa share a cocktail recipe for a stylish Christmas soirée. Photography by Lauren Matthews.

Start your evening off with a bang with this seriously seditious cocktail

Long White Vodka has landed, bringing a host of refreshing cocktails to please the thirsty crowd

Do not underestimate the humble coleslaw! This version is always a hit as it follows a few of the “must-do” slaw rules. Photography by Todd Eyre.

A platter of perfectly grilled vegetables, imbued with the slight smokiness of the barbecue, can taste amazing. Photography by Todd Eyre.

When mussel shells open on the grill, you can sneak all manner of interesting flavours into them – in this recipe, it’s butter, soy sauce and a splash of sake that gives them that authentic Japanese barbecue house taste. Photography by Todd Eyre.

These are a wonderful treat for a party – small enough to pop in one’s mouth but substantial enough to be filling after a few. Photography by Todd Eyre.

Party season has started! These tasty morsels will tempt the taste buds of your guests and ensure you retain your legendary entertaining status. Photography by Todd Eyre.

These gently cooked beans are one of Fiona Hugue's old recipe favourites, with a little vinaigrette of slightly lemony, nut-brown butter and a sprinkle of crunchy nuts. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

Pick the male courgette flowers early in the morning for this creamy stuffed courgette flower recipe. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

A classic drink with cooling cucumber and subtle dryness, this Pimms has a few extras including added flavour from aniseedy fennel flowers. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

These deli inspired toppings match perfectly with either Caramelised Onion or Sesame, Cumin & Coriander Flatbread by Huntley & Palmers

Warm summer afternoons call for this delicious prawn, zucchini and mint salad - light, fresh, and perfect for the festive season!

Indulge in this deliciously crisp, cheesy and tender asparagus and goat's cheese tart.

Photography by Bauer Syndication.

Enliven a midweek beef dish with remoulade and watercress. Photography by Bauer Syndication.

An exotic yet quick midweek dinner for the family. Photography by Bauer Syndication.

Mea Culpa's Kate Rose . Photography by Mike Rooke.

Mea Culpa's Kate Rose shares her highball secrets. Photography by Mike Rooke.

Kate Rose from Mea Culpa's bloodbath cocktail is full of beetroot and lemon, but it isn't healthy. Photography by Mike Rooke.

Kate Rose from Mea Culpa shares her take on a kiwi highball. Photography by Mike Rooke.

Try this refreshing jam cocktail by French mixologist Damien Barte of Napier's wine, cocktail and craft beer bar Monica Loves. Photography by Rachel Dobbs.

Our take on a Latin American sweet treat that’s often found at fairs and carnivals. Usually the dough is made from scratch but we’ve used ready-made flour tortillas to great success. Photography by Jani Shepherd / Gatherum Collectif.

Also called salsa fresca, this is an uncooked salad traditionally made with fresh tomatoes and almost always with coriander for flavour and fragrance. Photography by Jani Shepherd / Gatherum Collectif.

This recipe is a salsa fresca, uncooked Mexican salad, using fresh ingredients marinated in lime juice, salt and olive oil. Photography by Jani Shepherd / Gatherum Collectif.

These dark ice cubes add simple fresh flavour to lemonade and introduce a mysterious, slightly sinister, quality to your Day of the Dead gathering. Fill glasses with the black ice and top up with lemonade. Photography by Jani Shepherd / Gatherum Collectif.

I’ve used sesame blue-corn chips with this recipe not only for their dramatic colour but also their sweet nutty flavour. They are higher in protein than yellow corn chips and you can find them in the health-food section in supermarkets or at specialty food stores and health shops. Photography by Jani Shepherd / Gatherum Collectif.

Fruit and vegetables straight from the garden make perfect Flatbread toppings for a light summer meal

Grab a box of either Caramelised Onion or Sesame, Cumin & Coriander Flatbread by Huntley & Palmers to enjoy these delicious toppings for your next cheese and cracker occasion.

This chunky substantial dip with exotic notes is a simply sublime marriage with the Sesame, Cumin & Coriander Flatbread by Huntley & Palmers, that will turn you into an aubergine lover after a couple of bites. Roasting them not only makes this an easy dish to prepare but adds wonderful caramel flavours. Grab a box of Flatbreads and an aubergine or two and try it - you won’t be disappointed.

There are plenty of versions of hummus recipes out there but this is a great go to – easy and fast. Tart, lemony and creamy all at the same time, it easily becomes a light meal before you know it.

Get creative in the kitchen tonight with these fresh and tasty puttanesca pizzettas - homemade pizza the whole family will love!

Feed the family this deliciously fresh grilled prawn dish. Perfect for the weekend or an easy weeknight meal.

Feed the family with this fresh and zingy beef and cashew nam jim with Asian greens.

This delicious salad combines all the flavours of a BLT sandwich (bacon, lettuce and tomato) with juicy chilli chicken pieces.

This tasty avocado and mandarin chicken noodle salad makes the perfect light lunch or dinner.

This vegan mayonnaise is a delicious dairy and egg-free alternative to the classic.

Nourish yourself with this wholesome and delicious walnut and miso filled eggplant with radish salad. A perfectly balanced vegetarian dish full of goodness.

Fuel your body with wholesome zucchini and tofu noodles and coriander pesto - a delicious combination full of nourishing goodness!

These fresh and flavoursome tacos make the perfect have all the smoky delicious flavour of chorizo but are meat-free. Quick and easy, they make the perfect vegetarian meal.

Full of authentic Vietnamese ingredients, these fresh and tasty pancakes make a satisfying vegetarian meal.

Feed the family with this delicious, wholesome Sri Lankan potato and pea curry - a meat-free dish, perfect for dinner any night of the week!

Warm up with this wholesome nourishing miso broth with tamari pumpkin and noodles. The perfect combination for a meat-free dinner idea.

Deliciously fresh and wholesome roasted cauliflower and brussels sprouts - a healthy dinner idea that will suit the whole family.

Make light work of this crumbed veal and warm salad meal, ready in half an hour. Photography by Bauer Syndication.

Add some zing to your pantry. You’ll need to begin this jewel-bright marmalade recipe a day ahead. Recipe and photography by Bauer Syndication.

Try this economical fruit loaf recipe that was given to Mum by her good friend Janet years ago. It is always a firm family favourite – on its own or slathered in butter.

This is a delicious and economical lunchbox filler that uses common pantry items. It’s a good step up from a biscuit!

There are some things in the food world that just go together – basil and tomato, pork and apple, beer and potato chips – and, if you ask me, chocolate and hazelnuts. This slice is deliciously crunchy, gooey and caramelly – and I doubt it will last very long in the biscuit tin!

This smoked tofu salad is simple, nourishing, and tasty. Garnished with a delicious peanut dressing, this is the perfect light dinner for any night of the week.

Enjoy a delicious, healthy meal tonight with this cauliflower ‘couscous’ with roasted carrot hummus - full of rich, wholesome flavour.

This Moroccan inspired chickpea shakshuka dish has a spicy kick to it. Shakshuka is traditionally served at breakfast and perfect for dinner too. Serve with baked mountain bread and chili oil

Recreate authentic Asian flavours with this delicious Asian noodle soup in a jar - fresh, wholesome and completely vegetarian.

Ball o' cheese bats brought to you by Woman's Day. Photography by Rob Shaw/bauersyndication.com.au

Add a delicious fright to your All Hallows' Eve with these little cakes of horror! Decorating with gooey "worms" or gory "eyeballs", these cakes are sure to be a hit

For a dinner that will please the whole family, try this delicious springtime skillet lasagne. Quick, easy, and full of fresh wholesome ingredients.

Feed the family with this fresh and tasty salami carbonara - quick and easy, and full of mouthwatering flavour.

Enjoy the flavoursome combination of hearty chorizo, fennel and caraway seeds in this delicious gluten-free ring. Perfect for a light lunch, or morning or afternoon tea.

Apple and Pomegranate is a match made in heaven – great for toasting those every day moments with friends!

This delightful mocktail can be enjoyed as a punch for dinner parties, or at a family BBQ on the beach – simply increase the quantities and taste before serving.

A perfect citrus twist to enjoy during any occasion.

This signature mocktail is popular due to its light floral fragrance and fresh fruit flavour. It’s a perfect blend to enjoy over the Summer months.

This non-alcoholic Appleini is a clever take on a timeless classic cocktail known as the Bellini. This brunch starter is perfect for any gathering of friends and family.

An old-school Boston bun has a certain retro charm – layer the frosting on as thick as you like and serve it with butter for spreading. Photography and recipe by Gourmet Traveller.