Cabbage

Wrap a strip of foil around each drumette bone to make mini drumsticks easier to eat with fingers. Marinate drumettes in fridge overnight; they’ll be flavour-packed and ready to bake the next day. Note

Toast almonds in wok before you start to stir-fry. You’ll need to cook about 1 cup raw jasmine rice. Note

Use dried noodles instead of fresh; you’ll need to soak longer. Note

Use any rice or egg noodles; follow packet directions Use frozen pre-cut vegie stir-fry mix and stir-fry sauce. Note

For a more authentic flavour, add chopped fresh chillies. Use thinly sliced barbecued beef or lamb instead of chicken. Note

Chinese cabbage is also known as wombok; it’s available from supermarkets and greengrocers. You can use red or savoy cabbage instead. Note

Omit prawns and chicken. Double pork mince and make extra meatballs. Add mixed frozen vegies to hot stock in Step 4 if you like. For a slightly nutty taste, serve hot soup drizzled with sesame oil. Note

Squeeze a little lime juice over chicken mixture. You will find packaged stir-fry vegetables in the fruit and vegetable section. Try beef mince instead of chicken mince. Note

Budget tip: Use large leaves; reserve centre of cabbage for stir-fries or salads. You will need 1 large cabbage for this recipe. Rice will be slightly crunchy but will then soften when rolls are baked. Note

Julie Biuso creates a midweek masterpiece for your dinner table

Experience the tastes and textures of fresh Asian greens in this fragrant, filling soup.

Make ahead: Make filling a day ahead; assemble and cook gyoza just before serving. Note

To prevent apples discolouring, drizzle with lemon juice or chop just before adding to salad. Note

Fish sauce is salty; taste before adding extra salt. Note

Try slicing the cabbage on a V-slicer or using a food processor fitted with the slicing blade. Note

Studies show that eating more raw food is good for you, not only physically but mentally. This recipe is so easy and light!

Use beef or chicken mince instead of lamb. Price will vary. Note

Use a mandolin to slice the cabbage and apple thinly. If you don’t want to barbecue, you can pan-fry the sausages. Boil, steam or microwave potatoes until tender, then toss into salad with walnuts. Note

Try chicken or pork mince instead of beef. Use frozen stir-fry vegetable mix instead of fresh vegetables. Chinese five spice powder is a blend of ground cinnamon, cloves, star anise, sichuan pepper and fennel; you’ll find it in the spice aisle. Note

Use ground coriander if ground fennel is unavailable. Make ahead: Marinate chicken in rosemary, fennel and oil mixture a day ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Note

Use a vegetable peeler to make long thin ribbons of carrot and cucumber. Note

Chicken lovely legs are chicken drumsticks with the skin removed and bone trimmed. Note

Use a vegetable peeler to shave zucchini into long, thin ribbons, or coarsely grate. Add walnuts just before serving, to give salad a nutty crunch. To transport: Carry salad and dressing separately in airtight containers. Cover and keep chilled. Place walnuts in a small, resealable food storage bag, then transport separately. Toss together just before […]

Save time: Use the shredding attachment on your food processor to shred cabbage thinly. Note

Duck is available from specialty Chinese shops – but if you can’t find it, use a barbecued chicken. Note

Incredibly versatile and tasty bubble and squeak is perfect for a relaxing meal after a hectic day. It is also a great way to use up any leftover vegetables or mashed potato.

You can use red or green cabbage for coleslaw, just make sure any tough veins in the cabbage leaves are removed. Note

The dressing can be added before chilling the salad. Toss noodles through just before serving. Note

Cook rolls following packet instructions. If preferred, use other rolls of choice. Note

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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!

Makes 16 Note

Wombok, or chinese cabbage, is identified by its elongated shape and overlapping leaves. It has a mild flavour and a wonderful crunch, perfect for stir-fries and salads. Note

Panko breadcrumbs will give a crispier end result. Note

For extra crunch, sprinkle maple-coated salmon with 1/3 cup breadcrumbs before baking. Note

To make rosti, parboil 2 large desiree potatoes. Cool, peel, grate and press into thin patties. Season. Pan-fry in combined butter and olive oil 3-4 minutes each side, until golden. Note

Ready in less than 15 minutes this simple yet delicious nasi goreng consisting of rice stir-fried with prawns and topped with a fried egg makes a satisfying meal.

Remember to slice the beef across the grain, and have it slightly frozen for ease of slicing. Note

For a vegetarian version, omit speck and use vegetable stock. Note

Use drumsticks or drumettes instead of wings; cooking time will vary. Rainbow salad mix consists of shredded beetroot, carrot and broccoli stem. Make ahead: You can make satay sauce up to a day ahead; cover, then chill. Note

Scrumptious and versatile bubble and squeak is the perfect way to use up leftover mashed potato or vegetables. Serve with truss tomatoes and a fried egg for the perfect relaxing meal.

We used ready toasted pine nuts. To toast your own, toss in a dry frying pan on a medium heat until golden. Remove to a plate straight away to prevent burning. Use slivered almonds, if preferred. Note

To remove segments from the peeled oranges, cut between the membranes over a bowl to catch some of the juice. when you’ve finished, squeeze juice from the remaining orange flesh and you should have enough for the dressing. Note

Crunchy lemon, garlic and thyme pork schnitzels are a world away from the cheap, thin, cardboard served up in some establishments. Serve with a winter slaw on the side for added crunch.

Add a touch of Japan to your next gathering and prepare a platter of gyozas to pass around. Serve with soy sauce mixed with chilli oil or rice vinegar or ponzu sauce and watch them disappear.

This humble vegetable gets an undeserved bad rap in our view. We think these delicious brussels sprouts with crispy pancetta deserve a place on your Christmas table, right next to the duck fat roasted potato.

Not suitable to freeze. Cavalo nero suitable to microwave. This recipe is also delicious with white fish, chicken breast or thin steaks. You can use black or green tapenade or substitute good quality basil or rocket pesto. Cavalo nero doesn’t lose volume like spinach or silverbeet, though either of these can be substituted if cavalo […]

A fragrant broth with steamed dumplings, mushrooms and cabbage, this soup is comfort food at its tastiest.

Add a little spice to your fish dishes with these fun fish tacos. Adjust the cayenne pepper to suit your family's heat threshold and enjoy with fresh 'slaw and avocado cream. Ling, blue-eye, coral trout, or mahi maui are fine to use.

Succulent pork chops are paired with a zingy apple and cabbage salad with toasted walnuts in this easy, scrumptious dish.

Sometimes you need a recipe for something quick, healthy and the perfect size for one, and this chicken and peach salad offers all that plus fresh and delicious flavours.

Colourful and delicious warm cabbage and bacon salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

This home-made winter coleslaw is so much better than anything from the store.

Whip up these tasty fish fingers with fresh, whole ingredients and pop them on a little pile of crisp colourful coleslaw and dig in. The kids will love you for it and you'll tick off a good portion of your five-a-day and fish intake.

The incredible fragrance and flavour of fresh ginger permeates this lovely stir-fry of tender pork strips and cabbage.

Peanut dressing can be made one day ahead and refrigerated, covered. Note

Serve these tasty stir-fried vegetables as a side for poached chicken, or with noodles as a meat-free main.

Sticky and sweet Asian-style teriyaki steak on a bed of pickled cucumber, carrot and cabbage.

Allspice, also known as pimento or jamaican pepper, is so-named because it tastes like a combination of clove, nutmeg, cinnamon and cumin – all spices. It is available from spice shops and supermarkets.

These vegetable rice paper rolls are a popular dish to serve as a sharing plate with sweet chilli dipping sauce.

So hearty and warming, these pork and cabbage rolls will convert anyone to a love of cabbage dishes.

A fresh and vibrant apple slaw with a buttermilk dressing from Australian Women's Weekly.

Delicious grilled tuna with fried noodles and cabbage from Australian Women's Weekly.

Made from buttery mashed potatoes with either shredded cabbage or kale, colcannon is a classic Irish dish.

Whiting with pine nuts, currants and tuscan cabbage from Australian Women's Weekly.

Grate the rind from the lemon before you juice it Note

Serve these popular Japanese dumplings piping-hot with combined soy sauce and chilli oil, or with rice vinegar.

Nutty sesame, sweet scallops and crisp cabbage salad make a delightful combination.

The literal translation of "pot on the fire" refers to the way this old standard was originally cooked, in a huge cast-iron pot directly in the fireplace. Any combination of vegetables and meat can be used, and the French versions are as numerous as there are regions of the country.

This melt-in-your-mouth beef stew is full of flavour and perfect for a cold night.

With hints of lemongrass, ginger and lime leaf, these steamed salmon parcels will wow your tastebuds.

Three-cabbage coleslaw with shredded chicken from Australian Women's Weekly.

Use a mandolin or V-slicer if you have one, to finely shred the cabbage and slice the radishes. Note

This simple dish has surprisingly intense and exotic flavours.