Chicken

Aïoli is a garlic mayonnaise; it is available in supermarkets and delicatessens. Note

Sumac is a purple-red, astringent spice ground from berries growing on shrubs that flourish wild around the Mediterranean, it adds a tart, lemony flavour to dishes. It can be found in Middle-Eastern food stores and most major supermarkets. Note

Charming little savoury pies filled with a delicious chicken, celery and thyme mix.

You can swap the chicken stock for water. Soup can be made a day ahead, cover, refrigerate. Reheat in the microwave oven on MEDIUM (50%) in 1 minute bursts until hot or in a saucepan over medium heat until heated through. Note

Serve chicken with dressing. You need a large bunch of spinach weighing about 400g to get the number of large leaves required for this recipe. Note

To freeze, pack into freezer-proof containers, leaving a 2.5cm space to allow for expansion. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat in a 180°C/350°F oven for 30 minutes or microwave on medium power (50%) until heated through. Note

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

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

Small disposable aluminium baking dishes work well for this recipe. Chickens can also be roasted in the oven on shallow oven trays at 220°C (200°C fan forced) for 40 minutes. Do ahead: Chilli sauce can be made a day ahead, refrigerate in an airtight container. To make the chicken easier and faster to barbecue, it […]

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

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

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 […]

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

You could stir some finely chopped and seeded cucumber into the remaining yoghurt. Note

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

Refried beans are sold, canned, in most supermarkets, as are packaged flour tortillas. Made of pinto beans that are just parboiled then fried with various seasonings, refried beans are also known by their Mexican name of frijoles refritos. You will need to purchase one small iceberg lettuce for this recipe. Note

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

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

Asian-style pork and chicken stir-fry with a wonderfully rich black bean sauce.

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

Recreate your favourite Asian starter dish at home with delicious satay and sweet and sour sauces.

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

This deliciously tender slowcooked spiced chicken in coconut sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.

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

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.

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

Swiss brown mushrooms, also known as roman or cremini, are light-to darkbrown in colour with a full bodied flavour. Store on a tray in a single layer, covered with damp, absorbent paper and keep where cool air can circulate around them. Note

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

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

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

A classic hearty chicken stew that originated in southern Louisiana.

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

Cook the chicken the night before. Note

Suitable to freeze at the end of step 3. Note

This popular noodle dish uses thin, vermicelli-like noodles in a spicy and aromatic stir-fry.

Chicken can be coated with parmesan several hours ahead. Place in a single layer on a plate and keep refrigerated. Cook chicken and prepare salad as required. Note

Fried noodles, also known as crispy noodles, are used in sang choy bow and chow mein. They can be found in supermarkets, usually in 50g or 100g packets, already deep-fried. Note

You need to purchase a large barbecued chicken weighing about 900g for this recipe. Note

Delicious and warming garlic chicken stir-fry with buk choy from Australian Women's Weekly.

A rich and creamy red Thai-style curry from Australian Women's Weekly.

You need to buy half a large barbecued chicken (450g) for this recipe. Note

Did you know? Zucchini, also known as courgette, is a summer squash. Its colour ranges from dark green/black to pale green, green/grey and yellow. It’s an excellent source of vitamin C, fibre and folate. Note

You could also add some coarsely chopped fresh coriander or finely chopped fresh chilli to the corn salsa. Couscous, the North African cereal made from semolina, lends an intriguing crunch to the coating on the chicken. Note

For a vegetarian option, add extra beans in place of the chicken. You need to cook ⅓ cup (65g) raw rice to get the amount of cooked rice used here. You could also use the microwave rice now available in most supermarkets. Note

With the help of a pressure cooker, this Mexican dish of tender chicken & chorizo sausages with kidney beans can be whipped up in no time.

Soak bamboo skewers in cold water for an hour before using to prevent them from splintering and scorching. Note

Bean thread vermicelli is called win sen in Thailand and fun si in China. While it resembles rice vermicelli in appearance, it is tougher and can be quite hard. Soak the vermicelli only long enough to soften otherwise it will become stodgy or start to fragment. This is also a good vermicelli to deep-fry to […]

If you’ve ever brunched on yum cha, you’ve probably eaten gai lan and loved it; stir-fried or steamed then splashed with a little sesame oil and oyster sauce. This deliciously crunchy vegetable is the perfect accompaniment to our crisp-skinned chicken. Note

These spicy roasted chickens are great for sharing with friends and family.

We used chicken breast mince in this recipe. Note

Crispy and flavour-packed roasted garlic, lemon and oregano chicken and potato wedges.

A quick, healthy and simple Asian-style stir-fry of chicken and spinach noodles.

Spiced chicken breasts with a flavourful blend of onions, tomatoes, capers, white wine and broad beans.

This Asian-style dish creates the perfect lunch box for busy days.

Plain (un-crumbed) chicken breast schnitzels are available from most supermarkets and some butchers and chicken shops. Chicken rolls can be prepared several hours ahead. Serve chicken rolls with salad or vegetables of your choice. Keep covered in the refrigerator and cook as required. Note

These delicious little Asian-style morsels are perfect tapas or cocktail food.

The traditional paella pan is shallow and wide. One large or two smaller frying pans can be used. The mixture should only be about 4cm deep. Note

We don’t recommend that you freeze cooked vegetables as they tend to have a spongy texture and “leftover” look about them once they’ve been thawed. Mushrooms, eggplant and members of the squash family are especially freezer unfriendly. Note

Sweet and sticky maple-glazed chicken with a fresh and nutty salad; a wonderful summer dish.

Daikon are large, long, white radishes that have a sweet, fresh flavour without the bite of the common red radish. Used extensively in Japanese cooking, daikon are also great eaten raw in salads, shredded for a garnish, or cooked in stir-fries. Note

These crispy and crunchy chicken strips are unbeatable with pistachio and chilli crumbs.

A Moroccan-style chicken stew packed full of almonds, raisins, ginger, cinnamon and white wine.

Pizza bases are available from most supermarkets Note

An uncomplicated Asian-style sweet and sour chicken soup packed to the brim with delicious flavours.

The chicken can be marinated a day ahead. Recipe best made close to serving. Note

During the final 10 minutes of cooking, stir the barbecue sauce occasionally to ensure it doesn’t catch on the base of the pan. To make the chicken wings go further, cut each one in half through the joint into two pieces. Do ahead The barbecue sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead, refrigerate […]

You need two oranges for this recipe – one for the salad and one for the juice. You can substitute fresh baby beetroot with canned baby beets, or the chicken with pork fillet or salmon, if you like. Note

Delicious chicken and Greek salad wrapped in an Armenian lavash.

To make lemon dressing; dry-fry cumin and coriander in small heated frying pan, stirring, until fragrant. Combine spice mixture in small jug with oil and juice. Note

Teppanyaki is traditionally cooked on a grill plate on or near the table, and is eaten in batches.