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The hardest thing about this chocolate peanut cookie recipe is stopping yourself eating all the chocolate covered peanuts that are destined for the bowl.

For rice vinegared water, add 1 tablespoon rice vinegar to medium bowl of water. Note

You can use white balsamic vinegar instead of the champagne vinegar. Chervil is a delicately flavoured herb with anise overtones and a soft feathery texture. You can use coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley instead. Note

One of the classic flavour combinations, sweet mild pear and fiery ginger make for a delicious biscuit.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

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

If you prefer, substitute finely sliced zucchini or trimmed asparagus for the sprouts. Note

A fancy and exquisite tapas-style warm herb and citrus marinated olives.

This is an easy, speedy and mouth-watering way to enjoy fresh fish.

Spice up a platter of plump oysters with cucumber and piquant mirin dressing.

This spicy risotto is cooked in a rice cooker for minimum effort and maximum flavour.

Everybody loves bolognese, especially kids.

Char siu sauce can also be labelled chinese barbecue sauce. You can use lamb backstrap for this recipe, if you prefer, slicing it thinly before use. Note

Fast and fresh, this pork and green bean noodle stir fry is a great mid-week dinner recipe.

Left over garlic frying oil can be saved and used for future stir-fries, or used for roasting vegetables. Note

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.

You could add fresh parsley, rosemary, green olives or cherry tomatoes to the potato for extra flavour. For perfect roast potatoes ­ crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside ­ you need to choose a floury potato, such as coliban or king edward; all-rounder varieties, such as sebago and royal blue, are also […]

Store in an airtight container for up to a week. Note

These delicate, exotic Middle Eastern flavours make this luxurious baked salmon dish simply irresistible.

Mexican food is a mid-week meal choice. It is easy to prepare, affordable, fresh and delicious!

Liquid malt is available from brewing shops and some health-food stores. Note

These chewy gluten-free cookies are divine served with a cup of hot coffee or tea.

Perfectly roasted potatoes should be crisp and golden brown on the outside, and densely smooth and moist on the inside; full-flavoured and rich but never greasy.

Suitable from 6 months Use ripe peaches for this puree, as under-ripe fruit will give a sour taste. Store, covered, in the fridge for up to 1 day. Puree is suitable to freeze, in 1-tablespoon portions in ice-cube trays, covered, for up to 1 month. Note

A delicious apricot slice that's full of nourishing ingredients such as seeds and nuts

These bite size chicken pieces go great with tomato sauce.

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.

Take the soft option with these delicious non-alcoholic drinks perfect for any time of day or night. Note

Serving ideas; drizzle with olive oil, and serve with thick slices of warm toast. Note

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

An Asian twist on the classic barbecue skewer.

This is the trifle to end all trifles, the recipe for the ultimate trifle. Sponge fingers, liqueur, raspberries, strawberries and a liqueur spiked mascarpone cream. Delicious.

Add spice to the classic chicken roast with this piquant harissa and orange version, served with your favourite golden roasted veggies.

if you can’t find orecchiette pasta, replace it with penne. Note

If ruby red grapefruit are unavailable, use orange segments. Note

A crumbly topping hides a surprise in these fluffy apple muffins.

Keeping time: 1 day. This is delicious served warm with cream either as a cake or a dessert. Note

Crumb mixture can be prepared several hours ahead. Cook zucchini just before serving. If zucchini flowers are not available, substitute small zucchini quartered lengthways. Note

Cover fillo pastry sheets with a piece of plastic wrap then a damp tea towel to prevent it from drying out while it’s not being used. Note

Oysters always make a wonderful starter or shared platter for parties, try serving up half natural and half dressed with our pickled lemon dressing.

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

Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Note

It's important not to overcrowd the turkey, fennel and lemon in the baking dish so they cook evenly and caramelise.

Cheese lover? This recipe is absolutely the one for you. Flavoursome gorgonzola, nutty parmesan, and creamy bocconcini are Italian favourites and are calling your name!

With its gorgeous hue, beetroot can't help but be a startling inclusion in any recipe.

It is easier to place all ingredients on a platter, so guests can assemble their own pancakes. The duck and pancakes (found in asian food stores) are best heated just before serving. Note

After experiencing the flavour and crunchiness of homemade crisps, you will never need to open another packet again. You can also use russet burbank or spunta potatoes for this recipe. Note

These delicious herb-crusted lamb racks are brilliant served with kipfler potatoes and a green salad to create a gourmet dinner the whole family will love. Leaving the racks to rest for 10 minutes will guarantee a tender result.

serving suggestion A radicchio, coral and oakleaf lettuce salad. This recipe is more flavoursome if made a day ahead; store, covered, in the refrigerator. Reheat just before serving. Note

These tarts are best made immediately before serving to prevent the pastry going soggy. You can pre-roast the tomatoes ahead of time, but don’t assemble the tarts until just before serving. Serve topped with chervil, if you like. Note

Did you know? Children need to eat mini-meals throughout the day. Most children can snack up to 5 or 6 times a day, thanks to their small stomach capacity and large appetites, providing them with a third to a half of their energy needs. Note

This tender veal ragu is full of the flavours of the Mediterranean with artichokes, lemon and black olives.

Make the perfect tapas-style dish; warm olives and chilli from Australian Women's Weekly.

Studded with chopped up Chokito bars, these chewy chocolate caramel cookies are perfect for afternoon tea-time treats.

Draining the tofu is an important step to ensure there isn't too much moisture while deep frying. The result is delicious, golden, crispy tofu bites.

Low in sugar and rich in fruit, this wholemeal loaf makes an excellent breakfast or afternoon energy booster.

Hot grilled fish paired with a fiery tomato and cucumber salsa makes for a mouth-watering summer dish.

Sticky and deeply savoury teriyaki sauce makes the perfect dressing for plump, rare-grilled salmon fillets.

Before starting the recipe, boil the kettle so you have boiling water ready to prepare the noodles. Chinese barbecued pork, also called char siew, is traditionally cooked in special ovens, it has a sweet-sticky coating made from soy sauce, sherry, five-spice powder and hoisin sauce. It’s available from chinese butcher shops, ask them to slice […]

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.

Rum adds a grown-up edge to that classic childhood favourite, pineapple upside-down cake. Delicious served warm with cream or ice-cream.

You can use yellow squash instead of the yellow zucchini, if you like. Note

Thick, creamy and deliciously spiced, this chai smoothie is a great afternoon pick-me-up.

All this layered honey cake needed to take it from tasty to ridiculously delicious was just a touch of mixed spice and lashings of honeyed cream. You'll love it.

All I can say about this is yum! But make sure you get the timing right – call everyone to the table so you can serve the polenta while it's soft and flowing.

We used packaged felafel mix for this recipe, available from selected supermarkets, Middle-Eastern food shops and many health food stores. Note

test kitchen tip Use iced chocolate doughnuts as nests instead of the cinnamon doughnuts. Note

Topped with flaky almonds, this cherry coconut slice makes a delicious afternoon tea treat.