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The flavours of this fresh salad brighten the whole meal.

So cheesy! Googly-eyed puffs and chewy, tasty scrolls go down a treat with adult guests too.

Treasure these recipes – they’ll make any children’s party go off with a bang.

Treasure these recipes – they’ll make any children’s party go off with a bang.

These tomtato, cheese and ham scrolls will go down a treat with the kids! Easy to assmeble, these make for a fun lunchbox idea or get the kids to help make them in the school holidays! Looking for other food ideas? Try these school holiday snack ideas, and find some lunchbox inspo for when they’re […]

A Sunday roast in a pie – this recipe will become a repeat hit with the family!

Dumplings are a fun way to add substance to a soup, and these are so simple to do.

Beef things up at home with this sizzling, delicious dinner

Filled with wholesome jumbo prawns and green vegetables, this fish broth with lemongrass and jumbo prawns is a complete meal in a bowl.

These are best served warm, dripping with butter and maple syrup – go on, try them!

Put a healthy twist on Italian classics for comfort food at its best.

Cook up a big batch to reheat at work for a warming winter lunch option.

Rich tomato sauce is a great source of licopene – a powerful antioxidant which protects against free radicals.

Whether you’re making for family or dinner guests, warm, home-baked bread is an easy pleaser!

A crispy, golden meal that bursts with sunny flavours

This is a brilliant one-pot mix and the results are scrumptious! The nutty caramel flavours work well with coffee, or you can wrap them individually to give away to guests as they leave.

Zucchini and feta are a delicious combination, your Mum will love these on Mother's Day! Warm savoury treats always go down well, so make plenty or prepare ahead and freeze.

This quick version of lemon curd is made in a microwave and food processor and will keep in the fridge for several weeks.

Mums spend so much time looking after everyone, why not return the favour? Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with a special afternoon tea shared with close friends and family.

Made with love for Mum. Say 'Thank you' with a sweet and savoury feast. Dainty sandwiches with tasty fillings are great for parties and can be made a few hours ahead, as long as you keep them covered and chilled. Try these two simple, yet delectable fillings.

Sweet treats that really take the cake!

The addition of watercress gives this soup a complex peppery flavour, which is surprisingly delicious.

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

This hearty, filling burger will please vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.

Nuts bring a wide array of nutty, toasty and sweet flavours to dishes – think the sweet butteriness of pine nuts, the milky sweetness of fresh almonds, and the toasty coffee-like taste of roasted hazelnuts. Texturally, they add that much-loved crunch, and make an interesting contrast to smooth or soft foods.

This healthy pudding uses beetroot to keep it moist and sweet.

This meal is designed as a moveable feast for a family get-together on Mother’s Day. If you are lucky to have a sunny autumn afternoon, it could be eaten in a sheltered spot outdoors.

It’s hard to beat a cold lemon drink when you are hot, or a hot lemon drink when you have a cold. Nana’s homemade lemon, barley and ginger cordial (or ‘squash’ if you prefer) is perfect for both.

This dish is designed as part of a moveable feast for a family get-together on Mother’s Day. If you are lucky to have a sunny autumn afternoon, it could be eaten in a sheltered spot outdoors.

Light, fresh and tasty, this delicious Asian inspired prawn and edamame bean salad is beautiful for a healthy lunch or dinner.

This cake is perfect for a family get-together on Mother’s Day. If you are lucky to have a sunny autumn afternoon, it could be eaten in a sheltered spot outdoors.

This dish is designed as part of a moveable feast for a family get-together on Mother’s Day. If you are lucky to have a sunny autumn afternoon, it could be eaten in a sheltered spot outdoors.

Luca Villari takes Silver Fern Farms’ premium beef Porterhouse Steaks and cooks them to perfection for a fast family dinner or easy entertaining with friends.

Nuts can be used to thicken sauces or cooking juices as in the following recipe

Sweet, chewy and nutty, these gorgeous peanut squares are wonderful enjoyed with a mug of tea or coffee for an indulgent afternoon pick-me-up.

Eleanor Ozich's herbed breakfast hash with swede, pancetta and parmesan is a gorgeous gluten-free breakfast option

Luca Villari takes Silver Fern Farms’ premium beef Porterhouse Steaks and cooks them to perfection for a fast family dinner or easy entertaining with friends.

Nuts bring a wide array of nutty, toasty and sweet flavours to dishes – think the sweet butteriness of pine nuts, the milky sweetness of fresh almonds, and the toasty coffee-like taste of roasted hazelnuts.

Luca Villari takes Silver Fern Farms’ premium beef Porterhouse Steaks and cooks them to perfection for a fast family dinner or easy entertaining with friends.

This dish was designed as part of a moveable feast for a family get-together on Mother’s Day. If you are lucky to have a sunny autumn afternoon, it could be eaten in a sheltered spot outdoors.

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

Mexican food can be fast as well as zinging with flavour. Sophie Gray rustles up this delicious, versatile dish for lunch or dinner

Mexican food can be fast as well as zinging with flavour. Sophie Gray rustles up this delicious, versatile dish for lunch or dinner

Mexican food can be fast as well as zinging with flavour. Sophie Gray rustles up this delicious, versatile dish for lunch or dinner

Luca Villari takes Silver Fern Farms’ premium beef Porterhouse Steaks and cooks them to perfection for a fast family dinner or easy entertaining with friends.

Filled with tender chicken and chunky vegetables, this chicken ragout recipe is soup for the soul.

This is a great twist on schnitzels which also works well with chicken in place of pork. Serve it with a mash of carrots and parsnips and cooked silverbeet.

Creamy mushrooms on toasted brioche with bacon, fresh herbs and goats cheese will be a hit for breakfast.

This is a simple, rustic cake, lightly spicy with a nice nutty bite. You can serve your sultana spice cake warm with cream or ice cream, but it’s also a good picnic or lunchbox kind of cake.

These savoury pancakes are a great easy meal for either breakfast or dinner.

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

This is an easy dish to put together for a midweek meal. Serve it with crusty bread or jacket-baked potatoes and silverbeet.

Serve this delicious saucy dish with flavourful rice and a crisp green salad.

These dumplings can be made ahead and then reheated in a moderate oven for 3-4 minutes before finishing with almonds, icing sugar and yoghurt dip.

This quickly made spread is tangy, fresh-tasting and full of goodness. It can be made a day in advance; cover and keep refrigerated.

This quickly made spread is tangy, fresh-tasting and full of goodness. It can be made a day in advance; cover and keep refrigerated.

Prepare this dish ahead to give the spicy marinade time to infuse the chicken with flavour. Served in pita pockets, it's a interesting twist to this Indian favourite.

This crispy Asian-style chicken schnitzel is served with thick, warm teriyaki sauce and goes perfectly with a side of rice and salad.

Perfect served as a light meal or as a tasty side dish, fresh vegetables are tossed with a zesty dijon dressing and topped with cripsy bacon and crumbled feta.

Everyone loves a sweet, moist cake, especially when it's easy-to-make and will still delight the fussiest of critics. This divine sugar plum pudding topped with toasted almonds is wonderful served with fresh cream or custard.

This classic winter warmer will fill your home with delicious aromas while it slowly cooks to perfection. Serve on its own, or with crusty bread.

To make chocolate banana boats, chop 100g dark eating chocolate. Cut banana, not all the way through, in half lengthwise. Fill slit with chocolate pieces; wrap banana in foil to enclose. Cook as recipe directs. Note

Make ahead: Prepare almost to end of Step 3, adding fetta, parsley and zest just before serving. Risoni is rice-shaped pasta. No need to thaw onion before using. Don’t overcook beans; they only need to be warmed. Note

With vibrant colours, this delicious capsicum and onion focaccia with caramelised onions, crumbled feta and basil makes a tasty lunch to serve for loved ones during the weekend

Nachos

Use pink salmon instead of red salmon. If making ahead, add a little lemon juice to avocado to prevent discolouring Serve as an entree in hollowed avocado halves. Note

If liked, use 1/2 cup soup mix, rice or pasta instead of barley. Cook rice or pasta for 10-12 minutes until tender. You could also add some chopped potato to soup for the last 20 minutes of cooking. Note

Add vegetables according to density. Denser vegetables, such as carrots and broccoli, require more cooking time than leafy vegetables. If your recipe uses meat and vegetables, cook the meat first and set it aside. Return meat to wok when the vegetables are almost cooked. Note

For perfectly shaped gyoza, use samosa moulds from an Asian food store. Note

Aigroissade is a French term for cooked mixed vegetables served with aioli (garlic mayonnaise). It can be served warm or temperature. Note

In Step 3, cover top of mixture with cling wrap while cooling to help stop skin forming. No time to make ice-cream? Slightly soften a ready-made tub, add our flavourings and re-freeze. Note

To make meatballs, simply mix together 500g lean mince with 1 cup of breadcrumbs plus chopped mint, then season with pepper. Roll into balls and pan-fry in a little vegetable oil. Drain on paper towel. Note

Prepare the mint mixture just before serving to achieve a fresh zing. Note

Brown rice takes longer than other rice to cook. Note

Use regular red tomatoes if you can’t find orange – just make sure they’re ripe and tasty. Note

Escabeche is traditionally fried fish covered with a hot vinegar marinade. Vinegar is a preservative, so the food can be stored to serve later. Note

Wines with great purity are best paired with this delicate dish. Note

You can also bake these in a hot, 200C oven 15 minutes, turning halfway. Note

toss a little of the cooking liquid through cooked pasta to help prevent it from sticking together. Note

Make these ahead of time and freeze in serving portions. Note

Cook squid on high to help prevent from releasing its moisture. Note

Fruit can be served warm or at room temperature. Note

Makes 20 squares. Note

To make a meatloaf, double meatball ingredients and press mixture into a 10 x 20cm loaf pan. Bake in a moderate oven, 180°C, 1 hour. Cool and serve sliced with salad or in sandwiches. Note

If desired, sprinkle top of uncooked muffins with a few extra oats. Note