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You’ll need to cook about 1 cup jasmine rice Have everything ready, then stir-fry just before serving. Note

Dinner is ready in a flash with this tasty beef and broccoli stir-fry recipe. Serve with rice for a vege-packed meal the whole family will love

Budget beef rump is a less expensive alternative to rump steak. Note

Buy chicken thigh fillets from the poultry counter. Note

Vietnamese salad dressing is in the Asian aisle of supermarkets. If unavailable, you can use any Asian-style dressing. Buy lemongrass paste from the chilled section in the fresh food aisle. If unavailable, use sliced lemongrass from a jar. Note

Replace red capsicum with green capsicum. Make ahead: Prepare salad ingredients ahead, then assemble just before serving. You can use any pumpkin variety you like. Try white wine vinegar instead of white balsamic. Note

Panko are Japanese dried breadcrumbs, available from the Asian food aisle of supermarkets. Use packaged dried breadcrumbs; the colour and texture will vary. Note

Cook about 1 cup jasmine rice to make 3 cups for serving. You’ll need 1 large lemon for the juice. Always trim the visible fat and skin from chicken and other meat before cooking, to reduce unhealthy saturated fats. To create a glossy sauce for low-fat stir-fries, add a little cornflour blended with water to […]

You can use cauliflower instead of broccoli. Note

Kecap manis is an Indonesian sweet soy sauce found in the Asian food section of the supermarket or from Asian grocers. You can use 1/3 cup soy sauce combined with 2 tablespoons brown sugar instead. Note

Use budget beef rump steak instead of chicken. Price will vary. You can use rigatoni or penne instead. Note

This pastitsio has layers of juicy minced beef cooked in a delicious tomato based sauce with creamy b�chamel are baked together until beautifully golden and bubbly.

Toast almonds or other nuts by tossing in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes, until golden. Remove from pan immediately as they could burn with the retained heat of the pan. Note

Teriyaki tofu noodles brought to you by Woman's Day

Turkey meat, or even firm-flesh fish, can be substituted for chicken. With fish, reduce cooking time to 3-4 minutes. Corn and broccoli can be replaced with same amount of frozen vegetables. Note

Make dinner fuss-free with this fantastic egg-free quiche recipe. It's packed with the goodness of broccoli and capsicum, as well as the deliciousness of cheese and ham - so you know it's going to be a favourite!

Alternatively, chicken, fish or tofu may be used for this recipe. Note

This is delicious if you drizzle on a little extra olive oil and lemon juice just before serving. Note

Cover tortellini with a damp cloth to prevent them drying out. This recipe will make about 30 tortellini. Note

We all need to eat more broccoli. This salad is so good that there won’t be leftovers.

Try this easy and delicious beef pad see ew recipe for dinner tonight and enjoy a takeaway favourite made in your very own home!

Delicious and quick vegetarian stir-fry with crisp tofu, eggplant and mushroom cooked in a garlic and ginger-infused sauce, served over egg noodles and sprinkled with cashews.

Fresh flat rice noodles are available from mast Asian supermarkets and grocers. Note

An easy go-to midweek meal that the whole family will love. Chicken and broccoli topped with tasty cheese make a delicious combination in this mouth-watering bake.

It’s preferable to cook the rice a day before and refrigerate until required. This helps to dry out the rice and keep the grains separate. If you don’t have time, simply cook the rice, drain well, spread onto a baking tray and allow to cool. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes before using. Note

No ovenpoof frying pan? Cover handle with two layers of foil before you grill. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Sauce suitable to microwave. Note

If liked, add a leek or chopped celery to this dish. Note

For this recipe, you can use any Asian greens you have on hand. Roast cashews on an oven tray in a moderate oven, 180°C, for 5-10 minutes. Chop roughly, if liked. Note

This tagliatelle pasta with broccoli and anchovies is simple and delicious. Don't let the family be put off by the addition of anchovies, they leave no overwhelming fishy taste, just a delicious savoury flavour.

Surprisingly light for a cream based pasta, this bacon and broccoli pasta is quick, filling and just the ticket on a busy weeknight.

Mix up your stir-fry dinners with this cashew and water chestnut recipe.

You can use vegetable stock if you prefer. You could use verjuice or dry white wine instead of vermouth. This soup can be served cold or at room temperature, cover, refrigerate until required. Note

Steamed Asian greens with char siu sauce; quick, easy, authentic and delicious.

For a variation, combine potato flesh with one finely chopped green onion and 2 tablespoons each of sour cream and sweet chilli sauce. Divide filling among potato shells and serve topped with extra green onion, sour cream and sweet chilli sauce. Note

The addition of lentils and tomatoes makes this vegetarian pasta bake a hearty, flavoursome family meal.

A light and healthy Asian stir-fry with chicken, vegetable and almond.

This flavour-packed vegetable dish will make you forget those soggy greens from childhood.

Ideal for the lunchbox, both kids and adults will love this cheesy broccoli frittata.

You will need to buy half a medium cauliflower and about 450g broccoli for this recipe. Note

Meaning 'ear' to reflect it's shape, which resembles a little ear, orecchiette is a speciality of the Apulia region in Southern Italy.

Satisfy your tastebuds with this spicy pork and broccolini stir-fry.

Fragrant and sticky Thai-style pork on broccolini from Australian Women's Weekly.

Light and healthy wasabi, soy and sesame noodles from Australian Women's Weekly.

This creamy chicken and broccolini tagliatelle recipe is perfect for a quick and delicious mid-week dinner.

A quick and easy vermicelli stir-fry with garlic beef and broccoli.

This moreish salad is healthy, delicious and filling.

On one traipse around Sicily my husband Remo and I stayed with a fussy old aunt (Zia Flavia) who insisted the following pasta dish NOT be served with parmesan as it’s too sweet, but as she’s not here, and if that’s what you have in the fridge, then go for it. Otherwise seek out a sharp pecorino romano to give the dish a pungent bite.

A healthy and warming winter vegetable sauté with prosciutto and hazelnuts.

Pancetta and gorgonzola both contain naturally occurring monosodium glutamates, a flavour known as `umami', which is defined as one of the five basic tastes, along with sweet, salt, sour and bitter. Ingredients with a umami quality have the ability to enhance the flavours they are paired with, giving food like broccoli a very moreish taste.

Super-fast and easy Chinese lamb and black bean stir-fry.

It’s a lot easier to slice the steak into wafer-thin strips if you partially freeze it first. Accompany with rice, if desired. Note

Broccoli, cut into small florets, can be substituted for broccolini if unavailable. Note

“I love the whole process of making this recipe – and it tastes great.”

Char siu is a popular way to flavor and prepare barbecued pork in Cantonese cuisine.

These Japanese vegetable tempura are crisp and light as air. Delicious served with a spicy sake-soy dipping sauce.

Enjoy something different for lunch with these delicious filled crepes.

Served with a cucumber yoghurt dipping sauce, these crunchy Indian fritters make fantastic finger food.

Speedy, easy and delicious, this recipe is a perfect meal for a busy cook.

Roast chicken with sweet caponata, a Sicilian vegetable stew with sweetened vinegar.

Served on a bed of rice and sprinkled with fried curry leaves, this spicy curry is a fantastic way to enjoy fish.

A healthy and delicious tart that is perfect for picnics.

Wasabi mayonnaise is a cinch to make and is also great in cooked tuna sushi and California rolls.

Just use a blender to create this smooth vegetarian soup. Broccoli and cauliflower have never tasted better than in this creamy winter warmer.

It is fine to use just one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Note

A healthy and simple mixed vegetable and stir-fried rice dish that can be spiced up with chicken or fish.

Sichuan is a province in southwest China known for its abundant use of chilli and eye-wateringly fiery dishes.

This recipe is best made close to serving. Not suitable to microwave. Not suitable to freeze. Note

Char-siu sauce is a Chinese barbecue sauce made from sugar, water, salt, fermented soya bean paste, honey, soy sauce, malt syrup and spices. A little something out of the ordinary for those times when you feel you’ve cooked it all before. Note

This recipe would also be delicious using cauliflower instead of broccoli, or a mixture of both. Note

A bright and colourful roasted cherry tomatoes, broccolini and pepitas salad from Australian Women's Weekly.