Avocado

Light, creamy and packed full of flavour, this gorgeous avocado pate is beautiful spread on crackers and served as part of a tasting plate for afternoon tea or nibbles to accompany a glass of wine.

Keep the barbecue ablaze and serve up this warming midday meal – a perfect way to wind up to the colder weather.

This colourful and enticing pairing works because the balance of smoke, heat, richness and salt is tempered with fresh bursts of lemon, the acidity of green tomatoes, and an occasional bitter kick from radicchio.

You can buy edamame beans from Asian supermarkets, or replace with broad beans, peas or sugar snap peas. Note

Makes 24 Note

To make melba toast, remove crusts from sliced bread and cut into quarters. Roll out to flatten and place on a baking tray. Bake at 180°C 30 minutes, until crisp and golden. Note

The perfect meal for a quick, easy and delicious lunch with the kids. Tasty double decker sandwiches with multigrain bread packed with fresh tomatoes, ham and creamy avocado.

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Chilli con carne mixture suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Salads with pep, punch and panache by Julie Biuso

New Zealand has great avocados and freshly smoked fish is easy to find – combine them on crispy potato cakes for a winner to serve with drinks.

Chimichurri sauce is traditionally served with steak, but its sharp tang and hot bite work a treat with seafood.

This vegetarian and gluten-free vegetable dish is quick, easy, and oh so tasty. Whip up as a snack, side or starter accompanied by the creamy lemon, coriander and avocado dip.

Fresh, Summery and packed full of beautiful flavours, this tasty avocado salad is topped with a zesty mojito dressing to create this wonderfully light lunch or dinner idea.

This colourful, fresh and healthy salad prompts the question: how can something so simple taste so sublime?

Mole is the name of a number of sauces used in traditional cuisine, as well as dishes based on these sauces.

It’s possible for the bread to become too soggy with egg mixture – so dip it in to coat, then whip it straight out again to drain. Note

Barbecue lemon prawns with char-grilled avocado panzanella salad brought to you by Real Living

Bbq lemon prawns with char-grilled avocado panzanella salad

Replace cajun seasoning with taco seasoning. You can use topside or round steak, or chicken thigh fillets. Note

Sumac is a slightly sour spice used in Middle Eastern cookery. Note

Look for mexican chilli powder in the spice aisle of your supermarket. You can also use taco seasoning. Note

These sandwiches use delicious homemade guacamole instead of butter to spread the bread, so they're perfect for anyone with a dairy allergy!

Use medium-grain rice. A bamboo mat makes roiling nori easy. Note

You could substitute salami for the bacon, if preferred. Note

Budget tip: To turn into a main course, serve as a side with fish, meat or chicken. Make dip in a 4-cup serving bowl. Note

Use a vegetable peeler to peel cucumber into long thin ribbons. Note

Replace pizza cheese with grated cheddar, if desired. Pizza cheese contains grated cheddar, mozzarella and parmesan. Add a little butter and milk to scooped-out cooked potato; mash. Cover and refrigerate. Use the next day. Make salsa just before serving to prevent avocado discolouring. Note

Use bought guacamole dip. The price will vary. Swap the flour tortillas for gluten-free wraps. For meat lovers, use 400g browned beef mince instead of kidney beans. Note

Mexican food is hot, hot, hot! Surrender to its exotic flavours – sweet, sharp, smoky, hot, fragrant and fruity, sometimes all together on the one plate

Fresh and delicious!

Make Moroccan burgers instead. Swap Moroccan spice mix for Mexican chilli powder, store-bought hummus for salsa, Greek-style natural yogurt for sour cream and sliced Lebanese cucumber for avocado. Make ahead: Marinate chicken in Mexican chilli powder a day ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Note

Beef minute steak, also known as barbecue steak, is thin scotch fillet or porterhouse steak pounded to 1cm thickness. Try chicken tenderloins or lamb leg steak instead of beef. Reduce fat: Use light sour cream. Note

To make your own croutons, tear bagels or slices of bread into small pieces, spray with cooking oil, then bake for 10 minutes at 180°C/160°C fan-forced. You can cook bacon and eggs the night before. Cover, then refrigerate. Note

Add 50 grams shaved ham chicken. Note

It’s important that you combine the gelatine mixture and the avocado mixture when they are at a similar temperature to avoid lumps forming. Note

Poach eggs in an egg poacher, or by slipping a cracked egg into a frying pan of gently simmering water with a splash of vinegar (this assists in the setting of the egg). Continue simmering, splashing over some hot water during cooking, until the egg is cooked to your liking. To make your own tapenade, […]

Heart-healthy avocado and a touch of olive oil adds a healthful twist on a traditional Italian classic. This creamy avocado pesto pasta is indulgent without being overly rich.

These beef and bean burritos topped with creamy guacamole are easy to make, and they are definitely delicious! They're easy to prepare, take practically no time, and are always a treat.

If fresh cab is unavailable, use 2 x 170g cans. Note

We used a 10cm spring form pan without the base, or you can make your own using a double layer of foil. Note

You can also make these cases using soft tortillas in place of the filo pastry. Spray with oil and press into the holes in the muffin pans. Make the cases in advance, but don’t fill them until you’re ready to eat or they’ll go soggy. Note

Add a squeeze of lemon juice to avocado mixture if desired. Transport wrap by wrapping tightly in foil. This prevents it from drying out and unrolling. Also great when cut into small round slices for finger food. Note

Make your own breadcrumbs by processing chunks of crustless day-old bread in your food processor. Note

Use any bread you prefer to make croutons. If liked, add some shredded barbecue chicken. Note

Cool and refreshing, this beautiful avocado and lemon sorbet is subtle enough to enjoy with sweet or savoury meals. With extremely versatile flavours, we have served it here with fresh seafood.

Make your own sushi vinegar by combining 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Note

The size of your barbecue will determine how many quesadillas can be cooked at the same time. Note

Be careful not to overheat the avocado as it may change colour or lose its shape. Note

You need about 1/2 cup ciabatta bread chunks. Note

Add a drizzle of sweet chilli or a dollop of sour cream to the guacamole, if you like. Note

Whip up this glorious hot smoked salmon and soba noodles salad in no time at all.

If you prefer, or if you’re rushed for time, use ready-made corn chips. You could use a chopped chilli in place of the chilli sauce. Note

Add 1/4 teaspoon caster sugar to salsa, if a sweeter taste is desired. Note

You can use 250g frozen corn kernels, thawed, in place of fresh. Roast cumin seeds by tossing in a dry frying pan until aromatic-grind in a mortar and pestle. Note

These spicy fish tortillas by Woman's Day hit the spot � they�re quick and easy to cook and they appeal to everyone from teens to grandparents as they're simply delicious!

Quick and easy spicy fish tortillas brought to you by Woman�s Day will hit the spot perfectly as they�re simply delicious. Sure to appeal to everyone from grandparents to teens.

Sushi hand rolls brought to you by Woman's Day

This fresh and delicious sushi roll recipe brought to you by Woman�s Day will have you making these sushi rolls over and over again. Teriyaki chicken and avocado makes for a satisfying filling.