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Wonderfully sweet and fluffy, these hot cross buns are delicious served warm drizzled with maple syrup and fresh fruit. This dish makes a delicious breakfast or dessert.

Sweet, sugary and fruity, these golden fluffy muffins have a divine baked custard top and tender rhubarb pieces swirled throughout.

Sweet, chewy, chocolately and nutty - this divine pecan slice is perfect served with a freshly brewed cup of coffee for a decadent morning or afternoon treat.

A dish worthy of being eaten breakfast, lunch or dinner; these delicious roast vegetable and pesto polenta stacks are beautiful served straight out of the oven with fresh baby spinach leaves.

The chilly weather is on its way. Work on your internal insulation with Sarah Bowman’s rich and warming vanilla custard

Artisan loaves form the base of many quick dinners and are an integral part of weekend breakfasts and lunches.

Decadent chocolate profiteroles are full to bursting with whipped cream and smothered in sweet hot fudge sauce to create this deliciously indulgent dessert by Australian Table.

For a quick and easy dinner, try this cheesy macaroni bake.

Bringing to the boil is also known as scalding. Hot, scalded milk can be whisked into the roux while the roux is still on the heat. Note

A food processor can also be used to prepare batter. Note

To blind bake, place greaseproof paper in each case. Fill with pastry weights, rice or dried legumes, then bake. If preferred, use ready-made sweet shortcrust pastry or tartlet cases and bake according to packet directions. Note

Reheat blinis on a baking tray lined with baking paper in a hot oven for 5 minutes. They will become crisp while remaining beautifully moist inside. Note

With a thick layer of caramel and a chocolatey base, this decadent slice makes any afternoon tea special.

Not suitable to microwave. Note

Uncooked dough suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Store biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Note

You could use skim milk and light cheddar in this recipe, if you like, and still achieve irresistibly creamy results. Note

If you prefer, a sprinkling of cinnamon can be used in place of the fresh nutmeg. Note

Delicious seafood chowder with mussels in a rich broth, served with bread rolls and lemon wedges

Lift baking paper from pastry frequently to make rolling pastry easier. If pastry tears when lifting into pan, gently overlap edges and press to seal. Note

For a simple topping, combine 2 tablespoons white sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sprinkle over porridge to serve. Try topping porridge with sliced bananas and yogurt, then drizzle with maple syrup. Note

If you don’t have a jelly bowl, use a greased 20cm (base measurement) round cake pan. You’ll find liquid glucose in health food stores. Be prepared: Before you start, make space in the fridge for jelly. Note

Strawberry mousse cake

It's cold outside, but that's no reason to freeze out this dessert.

Place glasses in the freezer to chill for 5 minutes before serving. Note

You can make this in an ice-cream machine following the manufacturer’s instructions. White making custard, don’t increase the heat to speed up cooking- mixture will curdle. Note

You can make pancakes ahead. Freeze between sheets of plastic food wrap. Freeze will need about 100g kumara. Note

You’ll need a 30cm (diameter) round cake board. Make small building blocks using mini cake or muffin bars. Note

You’ll find scone mix in the baking aisle. No slice pan? Line a 12-hole (1/3-cup) muffin tray with paper cases. Shape dough into 12 small balls; place in prepared holes. Bake for 12 minutes or until golden and cooked. You can use canned or bottled roasted capsicum; drain, then chop. Note

Use a crepe pan if you have one; its shallow sides make it easy to slide crepes from pan. Note

This classic custard with a soft caramel on top is eaten around the world.

Tarts are best made close to serving. Note

Glace icing: makes 2/3 cup (enough to ice 8 donuts). If icing sets too quickly, microwave on High (100%) for 20-30 seconds. Note

You’ll need 2 fresh medium mango cheeks or 3 canned or frozen cheeks. Grate zest before peeling orange. Note

Glucose syrup is in the baking aisle with essences and cooking chocolate. Note

To scald milk: Heat milk in a saucepan over low heat; simmer until almost boiling. Note

You’ll need to grate 1 small carrot. Swap carrot for zucchini. Note

Cannels are small French vanilla and rum-flavoured cakes, taking about 1 hour to cook for the tops to turn dark brown. Note

If you prefer sweeter tarts, use frozen sweet puff pastry or make your own sweet shortcrust. Note

Add a little more milk or water to the batter if it has become thick (mixture should be like pouring cream). Crepes should be thinner than pancakes and can be stacked on top of each other on a plate as they’re cooked. You can use canned passionfruit in place of fresh. Note

Handle scone dough very lightly – it’s the secret to success. Note

Velvety smooth and rich vanilla bean ice-cream is perfect on its own or as an accompaniment to any dessert. There is nothing quite like a scoop of homemade rich and creamy ice cream.

This delicious savoury pie is extremely easy to make -simply mix all ingredients together and bake. It's great enjoyed fresh out of the oven with a side salad, or cut up and chilled for school or work lunches.

This delicious butterfly cakes recipe is so simple and easy to make with children. Just slice the tops off each cake, then fill with sweet buttercream and dust with icing sugar.

It’s important to beat the butter and sugar together very well, to dissolve the sugar. Note

Saute chorizo in a little oil 2-3 minutes, until beginning to brown. Drain on a paper towel and cool before adding to mixture. Note

The most luxurious and deeply satisfying vanilla ice cream. Perfect by itself or as an accompaniment to any dessert, this rich and creamy vanilla bean ice-cream is quite special and indulgent.

Do not overcook pudding- they become too dry. Note

Use a wooden skewer to swirl the different mixtures together in the pan. Note

Serve with a swirl of pouring custard for added decadence. Note

Spray dessertspoons with olive oil to prevent dough from sticking. Note

Simple and so effective. Keep a supply of straws on hand in the kitchen – cooking is thirsty work!

Wrap your tuna mornay in crepes for a different way to serve this well known and hearty kid friendly dish.

Add 1/2 teaspoon dried chiili flakes to breadcrumb topping, if liked. Note

If cooking for children, use orange juice instead of rum. Note

To hang ricotta, tie the cloth bag to the handle of a wooden spoon and suspend over a large pot or bowl. Leftover liquid whey is full of nutrients. Add to homemade bread, scones, or even use as pet food. Note

Use floured fingertips to press the dough over the base of the slice pan. This prevents sticking. MAKES 16 Note

Woman�s Day recreates a delicious childhood classic with creamy vanilla custard between flaky puff pastry topped with sweet passionfruit icing � a real teatime indulgence.

You can use regular or lactose-free milk instead. Note

Never fill cake pans more than 2/3 full, to prevent the mixture from spilling over during rising. If preferred, make 12 larger cup cakes using a muffin pan. Note

These white chocolate mud cakes look and taste absolutely divine. Select brightly coloured icing flowers to decorate the top of the cakes and arrange beautifully on a cake stand for that extra 'wow' factor.