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You don’t have to use fruit bread, ­you could use white bread, croissants or panettone. Croissants are particularly delicious with the strawberry jam. Note

Tender lamb backstraps with a crunchy sesame, chilli and parsley crumb.

Recipe is best prepared as required. Note

A light and healthy salad that is full of bright colours and big flavours.

Cooking time for plums will depend on the ripeness of the fruit. Note

Light and crunchy Asian greens salad with a flavourful sesame and ginger dressing.

Filleted portions of smoked trout, in a variety of sizes, are now available at most supermarkets; we used three 150g portions for this recipe. Crispy fried noodles are crisp wheat noodles already deep-fried. They are available from Asian grocery stores and most major supermarkets. If you like, replace the coleslaw mix with 3½ cups of […]

Semolina is available from health-food stores and supermarkets. It can be replaced with 1 cup plain (all-purpose) flour. Lime, orange or mandarin juice and grated rind can be substituted for the lemon. Note

These cakes are best made on the day of serving. Note

If salmon slices are less than 6cm wide, you can use two pieces side by side. Overlap edges of salmon then press them together gently before cutting out rounds. Note

An exquisite and wholesome smoked chicken, radicchio and basil salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Spice up your night with this Mexican chilli con carne with guacamole.

Tuna and swordfish fillets are both good substitutes for cod. Note

This is a great recipe for entertaining in the cooler months. Lamb shoulder chops and chump chops are also suitable for this recipe. Note

You could use pecorino cheese as a substitute for kefalotyri cheese. Note

This pudding can be made a week ahead; store, covered, in the fridge, or freeze for up to 2 months. Brandy cream sauce can be made a day ahead; store, covered, in the fridge. Note

A quick and easy potato smash with beef and eggplant that is great for the kids.

Use any melon and berry combination; just make sure you use the same amounts. Note

Derived from an Italian word meaning `garden’, giardiniera is an Italian dish of pickled vegetables. Note

Cripsy, crunchy and delicious schnitzels crumbed in garlic, sage and lemon.

Quick and easy Asian-style stick pork stir-fry for those busy midweek nights.

Make sure you cut all your vegies into similar size pieces. This ensures that they all cook at the same rate. If you cut your vegetables on the diagonal, it not only improves the attractiveness of the dish, it maximises their exposure to the heat. You could use chicken, beef or seafood in this recipe […]

dairy-free gluten-free wheat-free egg-free nut-free If you have any leftover granita, leave it in the pan and cover it with foil before putting it back in the freezer. You may need to scrape the mixture with a fork again when you are ready to eat it. Note

This is a classic Japanese dish that is traditionally served cold as a starter.

The frying pan goes under the grill in this recipe, so you need a frying pan with an ovenproof handle, or cover the handle with a few layers of foil to protect it from the heat of the grill. If you don’t have a lid for the frying pan, cover it with foil. Cook the […]

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

Wear disposable gloves when peeling the beetroot. Note

A mint pattie is a round chocolate-coated confectionery with a soft peppermint centre. It is available from most supermarkets. You may also use Griffin’s mint treat bites if mint pattie’s are not available. Note

An exquisite salad with slices of tender pork and sticky caramelised apple.

Vietnamese mint is not actually mint, but a pungent and peppery narrow-leafed member of the buckwheat family. Also known as laksa leaf and cambodian mint, it is available from Asian greengrocers. Any white fish cutlets are suitable for this recipe. Note

A crispy baked pumpkin and ricotta dish that is a great healthy side to go with meaty dishes.

Old-fashioned cast gem irons are available from specialty cookware shops or second-hand shops. Note

Mad about marmalade? Then, this muffin is for you. Marmalades come in a range of flavours sweet through to bitter and everything in between. Try a bitter marmalade first, it teams so well with the almonds and the sweetness of the syrup. Note

You can soak the beans early in the day before you want to serve them, then at night make this recipe; reheat the beans for breakfast the following day. Note

36 lollypop or paddle pop sticks are needed for this recipe. Push the sticks of the popcakes into the top of a cardboard egg carton to dry. Light or dark fruit cake is suitable, use whichever is preferred. Note

The classic reuben was always assembled then cooked in a frying pan. Making one in your sandwich press not only saves on washing up but keeps it slightly healthier because the bread doesn’t have to be buttered on the outside as for pan-frying. Plus, the cheese melts inside the sandwich without oozing out into the […]

Crispy and delicious spiced spatchcock with a cooling herb yogurt from Australian Women's Weekly.

Blue cheeses are mould-treated cheeses mottled with blue veining. Varieties range from firm and crumbly stilton types to mild, creamy brie-like cheeses. Use a firm and crumbly blue cheese for this recipe. Note

Demerara or raw sugar can be used instead of coffee crystals. All of these sugars add a crunchy texture to the muffins. This recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free. Note

Ras el hanout is a blend of Moroccan spices available in delis and specialist food stores. If you can’t find it, use a moroccan seasoning available in supermarkets. Note

A beautifully bright and colourful rainbow salad packed full of beetroot, asparagus, orange and avocado.

suitable from 6 months Reheat frozen portions in a microwave oven on MEDIUM (50%) power until just warmed. You could make the combination while cooking the purées; freeze, in 1-tablespoon portions in ice-cube trays, covered, for up to 1 month. Note

Leftover roast chicken can be used in place of the lamb in this recipe. Tarragon marries beautifully with chicken, so instead of using ground cumin, add 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon to the batter. Note

Harissa is a delicious spicy Moroccan paste made from dried red chillies, garlic, oil and caraway seeds.

You can find both pepitas and craisins in most supermarkets. Rolled rice is available from health food stores or the health food section of your local supermarket. Note

Mesclun is a gourmet salad mixture of assorted young green leaves, including baby spinach, mizuna, curly endive and coral lettuce, substitute baby rocket (arugula) or baby spinach leaves if you can’t find mesclun. Note

Packed full of goodness, this delicious seafood stew is complemented beautifully by these tasty homemade garlic croutons. A real Winter favourite!

Crispy potato wedges with a light and summery sun-dried tomato pesto.

If baby zucchini are unavailable, cut small zucchini into quarters. Note

Crispy, fluffy and delicious potato puffs packed full of garlic, onion, bacon and gruyere.

Haloumi is a firm, sheep-milk cheese with a minty, salty flavour; it does not break down when cooked, however, it should be eaten while still warm as it becomes tough and rubbery on cooling. This recipe is perfect for cooking on the barbecue when entertaining friends or family ­ serve with a couscous salad for […]

Hearty and warming, this delicious stew is packed full of fresh seafood to nourish your body and soul.

Fragrant and delicious spicy coconut lamb curry with potato and eggplant.

Use a whole-egg mayonnaise for the best flavour. Manchego cheese is Spanish; it is available from specialist cheese stores and Spanish delicatessens. If you can’t find it, use parmesan cheese instead. Use a vegetable peeler to shave the cheese. Note

Use only the lower white part of the lemon grass stem. Garlic, lemon grass and sweet chilli sauce lend a Thai accent to this recipe Note

These delightful little pastry treats mean 'little tubes' and are a staple of Sicilian cuisine.

For this recipe you need 1 large pomegranate (375g). Note