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This old-fashioned moreish cake from Nantucket Island in the US can be served at breakfast time. Photography by Jani Shepherd.

Delicious and simple! Boxty is a traditional Irish pancake, made of mashed and grated potato.

This sweet raspberry loaf is a delicious snack, perfect with a cup of tea, morning or afternoon.

There's no other way to say it - this cake is magical! The way the simple batter settles into layers of custard and sponge seems impossible, and yet it works beautifully.

Stuffed pickled pork, which has been pressed and sliced makes a great sandwich filling. Serve with sourdough bread, a green salad and some mustard, and you've got perfection.

These sweet and decadent chocolate tacos with fresh cream and berries makes the ultimate brunch, dessert or sweet treat!

Tender and flavoursome chicken and chorizo lasagne - the perfect meal for the whole family!

Pakoras, or spiced vegetable fritters, have long been one of my favourite Indian snacks – they’re delicious and a great way to sneak more vegetables into your diet.

Meatloaf is a popular option for dinner, and it works great as leftovers for lunch. Photography by Rob Shaw.

When you want to skip the béchamel sauce step, using cottage cheese and grated mozzarella can speed up the process. Enjoy the combination in this quick version of lasagne. Brett Stevens/ bauersyndication.com.au

A family favourite – serve it with hot sauce for adults and leave as is for the children. Photography by John Paul Urizar/Bauersyndication.com.au.

An affordable, delicious family dish. Photography by Dean Wilmot / Bauersyndication.com.au.

Take your favourite midweek dinner, bolognaise, and use it to fill a delicious flaky pastry pie. Serve with mushy peas and you have a complete meal for culinary comfort. Photography by David Hahn / Bauersyndication.com.au.

Just six ingredients in this simple but satisfying mince and potato bake. Easy on the budget, and delicious. Photography by William Meppem/ bauersyndication.com.au

All the satisfaction of a classic mince pie, with the tart addition of tomato, all encased in a crispy filo shell.

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sticky date crumble puddings

Zesty, creamy cheesecake with a plum topping, served with whipped cream and plum syrup.

Mars bar slice

For the last five years, I have cooked this lasagne dish for an annual yoga retreat and it’s such a favourite that I don’t dare take it off the menu!

A scrumptious family dinner favourite, especially for the vegetarians. The title sounds complicated, but it isn’t really!

Spanish tortilla is traditionally made a day ahead and served at room temperature. It does, however, taste very nice straight from the pan and is perfect for slicing up and serving in a tapas style. Photograph by Stephen Goodenough.

To make life easier, prepare the frangipane and pastry a day or two in advance. Use a store-bought tart shell if you’re pushed for time. Photograph by Jani Shepherd and styling by Fiona Hugues – Gatherum Collectif. Photograph by Jani Shepherd and styling by Fiona Hugues – Gatherum Collectif.

My little brother is a fishing ninja and a pretty good cook too, so this is my version of how he does his battered fish. I’ve added my oven-baked ‘fast chips’ – which are really thin wedges, but if I call them that, my youngest won’t eat them! Photograph by Jani Shepherd and styling by Fiona Hugues – Gatherum Collectif.

A good cheesy baked potato is a classic that everyone loves. Simply serve with a throw-together green salad prepared while they are in the oven. Delicious! Photograph by Stephen Goodenough.

Fish tacos are very popular Mexican fare – and for good reason. Crispy battered fish, zingy avocado salsa and heat from a top-quality chilli sauce; the texture and flavour combinations are unbeatable. Photograph by Jani Shepherd.

This is a slightly salty, almond-flavoured version of hokey pokey, very thin and crunchy. It is hard to resist, so for the sake of your teeth, best make it when there is a crowd around to share the task of eating. You will need a heavy-based saucepan in which to cook it, and take special care since boiling sugar is very hot indeed. Photograph by Mike Rooke. Props and styling by Alexa Johnston.

This spongy, almondy cake is another way of dealing to excess stone fruit. Make one, two or three layers, sand­wiched with aromatic cinnamon cream (if making a single layer, just cut it in half once cooled), and use whatever fruit you have lots of – small apples and pears work well, too. Photograph by Jani Shepherd and styling by Fiona Hugues – Gatherum Collectif.

Sweet, meltingly soft, buttery and light as air... Only the French could dream up such decadence. Surprise and delight your guests with this special occasion dessert from Julie Biuso

This delicious and wholesome quinoa, ricotta and pumpkin tart is a simple, tasty dinner idea for any night of the week!

As kids, if we were ever feeling shattered from sport, school or riding ponies, Mum would make a huge bowl of tiramisu, the classic Italian mamma’s pick-me-up. I adored it even though it was probably a little on the boozy side! My kids were born with my tiramisu adoration, but being half-French they also have a hereditary addiction to Nutella. In this recipe, I’ve combined the two. These little jars (individual servings lessen the squabbles for the last spoonful) of chocolatey, hazelnutty goodness are less eggy than Mum’s original recipe. I also add whisky, not the usual Marsala, for a smoky note or maybe just to stamp my Scottish heritage on it. Delizioso. Photograph by Jani Shepherd and styling by Fiona Hugues – Gatherum Collectif.

Get creative with this decadently divine white chocolate and raspberry roulade - the perfect dessert for any occasion!

Sweeten up your life with this delicious rosewater muhalbiyah (milk pudding). Michael Rantissi of Kepos Street Kitchen shares his recipe from his book Falafel for Breakfast.

Succulent, juicy marinated lamb leg with a fresh mint sauce - the perfect idea for your next Sunday roast.

Spice up the classic Sunday roast with this tender, succulent Greek lamb - full of delicious, mouthwatering ingredients.

Broth is traditionally a soup of meat and/or vegetables thickened with barley or grains of some sort. I use barley and red lentils in this hearty broth. Red lentils are perfect for thickening as they fluff up and dissolve into the liquid. You can use other varieties of lentils, but the soup will be a slightly different consistency.

I love feijoas and have great childhood memories of sitting with my brother under our old feijoa hedge, gorging ourselves on the tart, slightly gritty fruit. Usually we ended up in a throwing war with the rotten and eaten ones, all in good fun. My kids and I have been resourceful over the last few autumns and we’ve squirrelled away many a bag of feijoa pulp to use as a surprise ingredient later in the year when the taste of feijoas has faded from memory. These simple, little, muffin-shaped pies are great as a winter dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Photograph by Jani Shepherd and styling by Fiona Hugues – Gatherum Collectif.

This intensely flavoured, French-style chicken casserole is so easy to prepare – and it’s all done in one pot. The secret is using the best Spanish sausages you can get. Pop all the ingredients in, pour yourself a drink and relax while your oven does the rest of the work. Photograph by Stephen Goodenough.

A number of years ago, my Frenchman wooed me with a glamorous chicken dish containing white wine, mustard and cream. Back then he cooked whole chicken legs and we ate them with a simple green salad, mopping up the creamy juices with a baguette. Now, to suit our kids’ sometimes picky palates and our busy lifestyle, I’ve transformed his dish into a chicken pie using thigh and breast meat. It freezes well and is handy to have when you need a fine and fancy dinner in a jiffy. Photograph by Jani Shepherd and styling by Fiona Hugues – Gatherum Collectif.

This is a relatively fast way to prepare an easy roast chicken dinner that’s full of flavour. Against the norm, I always cook my birds breast-side down as this way you get moist breast meat which has absorbed all the delicious flavours from the bottom of the tray. My mum taught me the ‘soy-sauce rub’ trick, which adds a lovely caramel dimension that is particularly good at this cooler time of year.

This is my version of the classic dish from Normandy in northwestern France, which is always well received when I serve it at dinner parties. It’s usually made with chicken, apples and Calvados but I prefer to keep my costly Calvados for a special-occasion tipple and use brandy instead. There are many versions of this dish – some add button mushrooms or cider or cream – and, for my part, I like to add crème fraîche, which makes a slightly tart but creamy sauce that I’ll almost guarantee will have your guests wiping their plates clean.

Differing from the crumble recipes we all grew up with, this topping is crisp and crunchy with gorgeous caramel notes. As winter progresses, you can mix things up a little by adding pear or frozen berries, for example.

The gentle spices in this wholesome autumn soup warm up many a hungry worker and dinner guest alike. Fragrant but not too overwhelming, the pumpkin shines through so even my little Mr Fussy will eat it.

Warm, comforting and flavoursome - this herb simmered chicken is a dish the whole family will love! Perfect for dinner any night of the week.

Find the hidden treasure! These creative pirate treasure chest cakes taste as good as they look! The perfect sweet treats for this Halloween!

Sweet chewy dates, crunchy walnuts, and smooth rich dark chocolate. This torte is a little slice of food heaven.

This pull-apart bread is filled with caramelised onions, chives and cheese to give it extra flavour, making it perfect to share with friends.

This wholesome lentil and tomato bake is perfect for dinner this weekend. Hearty and delicious, this is a dish the whole family will love.

Get a taste of the sea with this seafood delight! These mini marinara pizzas are absolutely delicious, and the wholegrain dough gives them a crisp, crunchy base. This recipe is also suitable for diabetics.

Get inventive in the kitchen this weekend with these deliciously soft pretzels. Finish by garnishing with your favourite toppings for a delicious dessert or treat!

Sweet, cute and delicious. These mini rose pink ombre cakes are perfect for any special occasion, or to simply bake over the weekend!

Grilled lamb cutlets, shredded brussel sprout salad, and crisp mashed potatoes make for a perfect midweek dinner for two. This recipe is suitable for diabetics.

Welcome Spring with this delicious Spring vegetable tart - full of fresh, wholesome ingredients.

Bring the heat with this wonderful red curry risotto dish, complete with chunks of chicken and beans.

Indulge in this delightful banana brioche bake. Crispy bacon, sugary syrup, and sweet banana - a little slice of food heaven.

A sweet and spiced fruity indulgence! Treat yourself to this these tender roasted pears in a lemon herbal tea syrup. Ideal for diabetics.

Tasty, wholesome salmon and asparagus quiche is the perfect idea for dinner tonight. Full of rich flavour and nutritious ingredients.

This is an old favourite and, once you try it with fresh mint leaves, you’ll be in heaven.

It’s a chocolate lover’s dream! Light, fluffy doughnuts filled with a rich cream and perfectly glazed in more chocolate, topped with crumbled Tim Tams.

A classic Normandy dish, perfect for dinner parties, with a slightly tart but creamy sauce that will have your guests wiping their plates clean.

Get creative in the kitchen with this decadent cardamom and orange flourless cake - finished with creamy cinnamon mascarpone cream, this cake makes the ultimate dessert or afternoon treat!

This flourless chocolate cake with pear, macadamia & crème chantilly is rich and moist. The bittersweet dark chocolate complements the soft sweet baked pears beautifully.

Lamb is so rich and comforting and this pie is the perfect way to serve it. The warming Moroccan flavours pair perfectly with filo pastry, keeping this dish balanced but still delicious.

Liver is rich and savoury, so the potato latkes and apple sauce helps balance this dish out.

Spice up dinner ideas this week with these delicious and succulent spicy chicken drumsticks - a meal the whole family will love!

This delicious and wholesome roasted cauliflower salad with crunchy almonds and fresh oranges is the perfectly balanced side dish for any meal!

Feed the family this hearty, wholesome, super-tasty chorizo, spinach and fetta quiche - so simple and delicious, this will quickly become a family favourite!

Escape to summer with this delightfully sweet summer lemon and berry pudding! Fruity, creamy, and simply divine!

This is a gorgeously gooey and crunchy chocolate meringue, loaded with dried fruit, nuts and chopped chocolate. Regardless of how messy it is to serve up, it’s a dream of a dessert!

Drizzled with a creamy yoghurt topping and sticky orange syrup, this honey muscat syrup cake is simply irresistible! Enjoy a little slice of heaven with your morning cuppa.

Indulge in these decadent beer and pretzel cakes with coffee cream - sweet, rich and so delicious, these little treats taste even better than they look!

Warm up on the cooler nights with this hearty and succulent chicken and bean stew - quick, delicious and comforting - the perfect winter meal!

Take a healthy twist on the classic Italian dish with this deliciously succulent and creamy chicken and sweet potato lasagne! The perfect meal for dinner any night of the week!

What could be better than a perfectly roasted chicken imbued with fantastically aromatic spices from Morocco? This is a simple and easy roast that will take your taste buds on a magical journey.

This decadent cake bursts with the flavours of rosemary and citrus! It’s gluten-free, making use of the humble potato and a little almond flour to produce a moist and delicious treat.

This tender country-style chicken stew is the perfect dinner option for a cold winter night! Full of delicious, wholesome ingredients, this dish is sure to please even the fussiest eaters!

This juicy succulent chicken and artichoke fricassee is simple divine. Full of wholesome, nutritious ingredients, this recipe is perfect for the entire family!

Love gluten but find it doesn't love you back? No problem! This decadent and flavoursome coconut jam cake is gluten free, and will no doubt be loved by the entire family!

These scrumptious lemony cheesecake tarts topped with summer fruits make for the perfect treat with your afternoon cuppa. Simply divine!

Indulge in this sweet and creamy strawberries and cream tart with a deliciously nutty almond crust! The perfect treat for your next brunch or morning tea!

Indulge in this sweet and sticky almond and sticky strawberry ice-cream! Delicious, dairy-free and full of natural ingredients - this is an ice-cream you can feel good about eating!