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curried lentils with peas and potato

Curried lentils with peas and potato

Use canned or packaged consommé for a good flavour, but if you prefer, use chicken stock instead. Note
slada felfla (capsicum dip)

Slada felfla (capsicum dip)

Red capsicum dip is nutritious, tastes great and is very easy to make. Here, we've given you a spiced up Moroccan version. Serve dip with crusty bread; we used toasted pitta bread.
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Photography by Brett Stevens. Food styling by Kristen Wilson

Over-the-top chocolate and macadamia brownies

These over-the-top chocolate brownies with macadamias will only be as good as the chocolate used. The more cocoa solids in the chocolate you use, the more intense the chocolate taste will be. Aim for a dark chocolate containing anywhere between 50­70% cocoa solids.
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red prawn and eggplant curry

Red curry with prawns

The rich flavour of fresh prawns stand up well to the robustness of a red curry. Serve with a steaming bowl of rice and an icy-cold beer and pretend you're on the beaches of Thailand.
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pork stroganoff with parsley fettuccine

Pork stroganoff with parsley fettuccine

Beef stroganoff is a dish served in a sauce with sour cream. It originated in Russia in the 19th century and has since become popular around the world, with as many variations as there are countries that eat it. Here we've used pork instead of beef, but chicken may also be used.
cheesy-vegie pasta bake

Cheesy-vegie pasta bake

This is a clever way to make sure your kids get their vegies. You could also use other vegetables in here too ­ try grated carrot, zucchini or capsicum. Note
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jungle fever

Jungle fever

This impressive cake is brought to you by the classic Australian Women's Weekly birthday cake cookbook.
vegemite pinwheels

Vegemite pinwheels

Unbaked pinwheels can be frozen for up to a month. Bake them straight from the freezer, adding about 10 minutes to the baking time. Note
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lemon ginger-spice whoopie pies

Lemon ginger-spice whoopie pies

You can use bought lemon curd or lemon butter in this recipe or make your own. To make lemon curd, whisk 2 egg yolks and ¼ cup caster (superfine) sugar in small heatproof bowl until pale and thickened. Whisk in 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind and 2 tablespoons lemon juice, stir over small saucepan […]
Tomato and fetta toasts

Tomato and feta toasts

This mezze is very simple. Success lies in the quality of the ingredients: choose ripe tomatoes, good bread and quality oil.
coconut-creamlayeredcake

Coconut-cream layered cake

Equipment two deep 20cm (8-inch) round cake pans 25cm (10-inch) round prepared cake board (page 172) or cake stand large piping bag fitted with small plain tube Cake is best made and assembled on the day. For best piping results, place iced cake and piping bag filled with cream in the refrigerator for about 30 […]
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VANILLA CAKE

Vanilla cake

This light, springy vanilla cake is a perfect canvas for decoration or flavours of your choice.
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Photography by Julie Crespel

Spinach and eggplant lasagne stacks

These delicious lasagne stacks use grilled eggplant slices instead of lasagne sheets, making it a lighter version of the usually heavy traditional lasagne.
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VANILLA CUSTARD PIE

Vanilla custard pie

The crispy pastry coupled with the gelatinous filling is a texture sensation with great flavours in this custard pie recipe. A dessert to die for!
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Pilaf Marinara

Pilaf marinara

Serve this wonderful seafood dish with a squeeze of lemon and warm crusty bread.
Lamb and Cashew Curry

Lamb and cashew curry

Rich and aromatic, this lamb and cashew curry is a refreshing change from the classic curry dishes.
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LINZER Biscuits

Linzer biscuits

You can substitute the fig and ginger jam for any jam of your choice. These biscuits are best served on the day they are made. Store unfilled biscuits in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Note
warm chocolate pavlovas

Warm chocolate pavlovas

The creaminess of the ice cream and chocolate sauce is a delectable texture contrast to the crunchiness of the pavlova. You can serve this with a berry compote as well if you like.
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chicken tandoori with naan bread

Chicken tandoori with naan bread

1 week Cook naan breads, cool, wrap and freeze. 24 hours Make coriander yogurt. Combine the chicken, paste and coriander yogurt; cover, refrigerate. 4 hours Thaw naan breads at room temperature. Last Cook chicken mixture. Reheat naan breads on oven trays, covered loosely with foil, in oven at 220°C (200°C fan- forced). Assemble naan breads […]
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crunchy low-GI bars

Crunchy low-gi bars

The mixture will be soft when removed from the oven, it becomes crisp as it cools. Use light olive oil for a mild flavour. Note
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ham, zucchini and fetta loaves

Ham, zucchini and feta loaves

You can also bake this mixture in one loaf pan;­ it will take about 45 minutes to cook. Loaves are best made on the day of serving. Note
blast off

Blast off

Equipment 21cm x 32cm number 1 cake pan (see tip) 35cm x 45cm covered cake board. After turning the first cake out of the pan, wash the cake pan and rinse it in cold water, then dry, to remove any residual heat. Note
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the yummy yoyo

The yummy yoyo

Any birthday boy or girl would spin “round the world” after this spectacular bright-coloured cake. Note
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wholemeal pasta with cauliflower and olives

Wholemeal pasta with cauliflower and olives

This quick and tasty pasta dish is perfect for a mid-week family dinner. Wholemeal pasta is delicately tossed through a fragrant tomato, cauliflower and olive sauce to create this deliciously healthy dinner.
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h u m p t y   dumpty

Humpty dumpty

It’s best to make Humpty Dumpty several days ahead to allow the glue to thoroughly dry, alternatively, you could use a purchased Humpty Dumpty toy. Help secure collar in place with sewing thread. Sew along folded edge with white thread to form fingers. Sew tartan edges together to form a tube for the arm. Secure […]
elsie the fish

Elsie the fish

equipment 26cm x 35cm (10¼-inch x 14-inch) baking dish 30cm x 40cm (12-inch x 16-inch) rectangular prepared cake board Note
gluten-free strawberry bliss bomb pizzas

Gluten-free strawberry bliss bomb pizzas

This recipe is gluten-free, however, if you decide to use pre-made packaged caramel popcorn, check the label carefully. Lolly Gobble Bliss Bombs (caramel popcorn) is available from supermarkets. Note
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Raspberry and Almond Slab Cake

Raspberry and almond slab cake

Dotted with raspberries and sprinkled with almond flakes, this buttery slab cake is wonderful with a steaming hot cup of tea or coffee.
Carmel Macadamia Slice

Caramel macadamia slice

This classic caramel slice with the crunch of macadamias is perfect with that morning or afternoon cuppa.
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crumpet with berry compote

Crumpet with berry compote

The berry compote can be made the day before; store, covered, in the fridge. Any berries in season can be substituted for those used here. The strawberries, raspberries and orange juice means this breakfast favourite is full of vitamin C. Note
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Turnip soup

Turnip soup

This wholesome soup is a tasty and healthy winter meal option.
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