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Sick of grandma's roast? Try this exquisite Moroccan roast chicken with olives and preserved lemon.

A flavour-packed Provençal salad with eggplant, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, haloumi, olives and garlic croutons.

Sugar flowers of many shapes, sizes and colours can be bought from most supermarkets and cake decorating shops. Note

A hearty cassoulet with delicate chicken breast and merguez, a spicy North African sausage.

This recipe is also nut-free, gluten-free and egg-free. Note

If fresh mango is not available, you can use 800g canned mango cheeks instead; drain them well, then slice thinly. Note

A quick and easy authentic Italian pasta with sausage meatballs and cannelloni.

If using frozen berries, use them unthawed, this will minimise “bleeding” of the colour into the mixture. Muffins can be frozen either individually wrapped in foil or together in a sealed container for up to 3 months. To thaw frozen muffins, either place muffins on an oven tray covered with foil, or wrap individual muffins […]

A traditional Sunday dinner dish in the French countryside that literally means, 'chicken in a pot'.

These peach and vanilla yoghurt fools are a delicious way to start your day. Make for a special occasion or to mix up your morning routine. Because why not?

Sumac is a spice that adds a tart, lemony flavour and can be found in Middle Eastern food stores. Note

Use the freshest, sashimi-quality fish you can find. Raw fish sold as sashimi has to meet stringent guidelines regarding its handling and treatment after leaving the water. We suggest you seek advice from local authorities before eating raw seafood. Recipe not suitable to freeze. This is the perfect dish if you love sushi but haven’t […]

A fragrant and simple spiced lamb dish with rice and lentil from Australian Women's Weekly.

Raid the delicatessen shop to create this exquisite French platter.

We used hard (stir-frying) tofu; you can substitute firm tofu, if you prefer. Note

Not suitable to freeze. If you have one, try using a mandoline to cut the potatoes into paper-thin slices, otherwise, use a very sharp knife. We used a merlot-style wine in this recipe. Note

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks. Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Roasting makes both the parsnip and garlic wonderfully sweet and mellow. When preparing the parsnips, be sure to peel thickly enough to remove all the bitter outer layer, and also to cut off any woody core. Note

Spice-rubbed lamb salad with roast capsicum, red onion and dutch carrots.

Pre-baked, packaged pizza bases first appeared in supermarkets during the 1980s. They come in various sizes, some with cheese already in the mix. You need to purchase a large barbecued chicken weighing approximately 900g to get the amount of shredded meat required for this recipe. Note

Pork cutlets like you've never seen before with the sweet and smokey flavours of maple, bourbon and pear.

Make sure to always use the freshest eggs when poaching, as the thick egg white clings tightly to the yolk. Old eggs don’t hold their shape because the whites are thin and runny, so they tend to spread out in the water. Note

A large stainless steel fish poacher (60cm long) is needed for this recipe. Note

Neopolitan ice-cream could be used by dividing the flavours into separate bowls to soften. Only one round sponge is needed for this recipe. Note

A simple yet gourmet salad with an exquisitely sweet raspberry macadamia dressing,

The trifle can also be served in a large glass bowl. Pavlova nests are commercially made small meringue shells sold in packages of 10 at most supermarkets. Note

If taking this salad to work, pack the dressing separately and add to the salad at lunch time. note Rice vermicelli is similar to bean thread noodles, only longer and made with rice flour instead of mung bean starch. It is available from supermarkets Note

If you prefer, you can make a mustard sauce for the chicken, replace marsala with dry white wine and stir in 2 teaspoons of whole grain mustard into the finished sauce. Note

Make your roast Mediterranean style with this delicious spiced and zesty rub.

To decorate the cake in the same colours as pictured here, you need 32 of each colour. We used rainbow Mentos mints, which come in packs of three. The purple and green colours can be used in lolly bags. Decorate the cake however you like using all the colours, rather than the ones used here. […]

Soak 12 bamboo skewers in water for at least 1 hour prior to use, to prevent them from scorching and splintering. If using metal skewers, oil them first to stop the prawns from sticking. Note

A super-fast version of the Southern-Indian madras curry that packs a chilli punch.

Chances are you’ve had an early morning. You might have even been out in the paddocks already. Come inside to the warmth of the kitchen and enjoy a wholesome country breakfast, in readiness for a big day ahead. Note

A delicious side dish of spicy couscous salad packed with pine nuts, red onion, currants and harissa.

Micro cress and herbs are available from gourmet green grocers and some growers’ markets. If unavailable, use small coriander leaves or chopped chives. Note

This recipe is cooked in a slow cooker on low over 8 &frac12 hours. Note

Asian-style noodles and chicken with kecap manis, also known as ketjap manis, a dark, thick, sweet soy sauce.

The inspiration for this tasty salad is that famous New York deli sandwich, the Reuben, a universal favourite ever since its creation in the early 1900s.

A sweet, sour, fresh and fragrant Asian-style rice noodle salad with wasabi dressing.

Exquisite and delicate smoked chicken and peach salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

This recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note

These peaches will keep for 1 week stored in an airtight container in the fridge. After 2 days, the liquid will increase by half, and the flavours will intensify. Make sure the fruit is covered in the poaching liquid. Keep any leftover poaching liquid to poach other fruit, or reduce to a syrup by simmering […]

Rollmops are herring fillets wrapped around a slice of gherkin, red capsium and/or onion preserved in a spiced vinegar brine. Note

Use crisp, crunchy fresh water chestnuts for this recipe if they are in season; frozen fresh water chestnuts also can be found in many Asian grocers. About 5-medium sized chesnuts are needed for this soup. Note

Serve the cutlets with a spoonful of sweet apple sauce, if liked. Note

Soak 8 bamboo skewers in water for about 30 minutes before use to prevent splintering and scorching during cooking. 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

You need smoking chips and a smoke box for this recipe; they are available from barbecue supply stores. port-smoked beef Note

You can use any firm white-fleshed fish fillets. Note

A classic hearty chicken stew that originated in southern Louisiana.

Crispy and delicious pork rack with a sweet apple sage sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.

Vanilla-infused vodka can be bought from an alcohol store or made at home. To make vanilla-infused vodka, combine 250ml vodka and 2 split vanilla beans in a glass jar, cover; stand for about 5 days or until the vodka is infused with vanilla flavour. Discard vanilla beans before using the vodka. Guava juice is available […]

This is a complete meal in a dish, but, it doesn’t reheat or freeze well, as the breadcrumbs absorb the moisture as it stands. Packaged japanese breadcrumbs (panko) can be bought from supermarkets which stock Japanese ingredients, they’re an excellent substitute for stale breadcrumbs. Note

The black beans used in this recipe are also known as turtle beans, and are Cuban and Latin American rather than Chinese in origin. Jet black with a tiny white eye, black beans can be found in most greengrocers and delicatessens. Note

Sweet chilli relish is available in most supermarkets and delicatessens, or other any chutney or relish would be suitable. Note

Use any rice you like for this recipe, just make sure it’s cooked properly so every grain is separate. You could use about 3½ cups of cold leftover rice if you happen to have it, if not cook, rinse and drain the rice the day before the picnic. Keep the rice in the fridge. Assemble […]

Recipe is best prepared as required. Note

You’ll have ¾ cup of the cake mixture left over, enough for another three cup cakes. Note

To save time, omit step 1 and use bottled massaman curry paste, available from supermarkets. Note

A rich, fragrant and warming slow-cooked lamb and eggplant curry that will melt in your mouth.