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Soft and tender braised duck ragu with pappardelle from Australian Women's Weekly,

This is not an easy dish to master, but it is spectacular; sticky, crispy, plum sauce-glazed skin, succulent duck meat and green onion pancakes make a meal to impress any guest with.

Slow cooking the tomatoes draws out both their flavour and their sweetness, leading to a rich, caramelised topping on the crisp base of this tart.

Ask the butcher to butterfly the turkey for you. The turkey can be cooked in the oven, if you prefer. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced) and cook, uncovered, on wire rack, for about 1¾ hours. Note

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Barbecued short ribs and potato pancakes from Australian Women's Weekly.

Your mouth will be watering in anticipation by the time you serve up this divine slow-roasted lamb shoulder, thanks to the good smells that will fill the house as it cooks.

Food referred to as "à la bourguignon" is food cooked in the style of the famous French wine region of Burgundy, and is instantly recognisable by its red wine sauce containing mushrooms, bacon and onions.

To cover pudding, layer a sheet of foil and baking paper together, large enough to cover the top generously. With paper lengthways in front of you, fold a vertical pleat; this will give the pudding space to rise. Note

Tender slices of slow-cooked lamb are delicious served with these savoury braised white beans.

The clue is in the name. This is, no question, the ultimate berry trifle. It is perfect for any special occasion.

Dig into this classic winter warmer with melt-in-your-mouth ham, tender lentils and juicy vegetables topped with fragrant gremolata. Serve with a generous slice of crusty bread and melting butter.

This pasta salad with crab is as striking as it is delicious.

Slow cookers allow a better distribution of flavors through your meal. This casserole is particularly tender and tasty when cooked in this manner.

These fresh, citrus cordials make lovely, simple gifts at Christmas time, as well as an excellent pantry staple.

We love slow cookers - simply pop all your ingredients into the cooker and come back to a warming, flavour-packed dish. This zesty hot and sour chicken soup tastes absolutely amazing after several hours of slow-cooking.

For a slightly richer colour and flavour, brown the beef in a little oil in a frying pan before adding it to the slow cooker. Note

As long as the wine you use is good enough to drink with the meal, any dry red will suffice; however, in keeping with the Italian feel of this recipe, we used a Chianti. serving suggestion Serve with baby rocket leaves sprinkled with flaked parmesan and a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired. Note

This traditional Cuban dish is known as ropa vieja, which translates as "old clothes". It is so-named because the tender shredded meat is said to resemble shreds of fabric. It is wonderfully flavoursome, and beautiful served up with crusty bread.

If you want to add something extra to this dish, add a shot of orange-flavoured liqueur to the caramelised oranges, just stir through while they're cooling.

This wonderfully flavoursome cheese and herb stuffing puts a delicious twist on your usual roast dinner. Serve it hot from the oven, sliced thinly with potatoes and our homemade gravy.

Roasted garlic is a delicious accompaniment to roasted or grilled meat, or squeezed from the skin and spread on croutes. To ensure a tender roast, remember to stand the meat before serving.

You need a 60 cm square of unbleached calico for the boiled pudding cloth. If calico has not been used before, soak it in cold water overnight. The next day, boil 20 minutes, then rinse in cold water. Note

The contrast of salty and sweet in the pear and proscuitto stuffing adds great depth of flavour to this roast turkey with herbed butter.

Freeze any remaining casserole, covered, for up to 3 months. Note

A rich braised beef curry that will melt in your mouth; served with dhal.

Rich, savoury beef broth makes an excellent base for other dishes, or fortified with added slivers of meat and vegetables, a light soup in its own right.

Your reputation as a cake-maker will reach giddy heights when you show off this cake. The stars are incredibly simple to make and look really effective. Note

Pudding can be made an day ahead, keep, covered, in refrigerator. Note

Ricotta pancakes with vanilla-flavoured quince

This orange version of pineapple upside-down cake is lovely – syrupy, sweet and satisfying.

The Weekly's Top 10 cakes - Number 8

This duck liver parfait is actually quite simple, especially if you buy the livers ready trimmed. The red onion jam is so delicious you might want to make double the quantity so there's some left for sandwiches later.

The literal translation of "pot on the fire" refers to the way this old standard was originally cooked, in a huge cast-iron pot directly in the fireplace. Any combination of vegetables and meat can be used, and the French versions are as numerous as there are regions of the country.

Our version of this classic takes its lead from the traditional versions of Languedoc and Castelnaudary, but we've given it an update to make it a simpler, quicker and healthier dish. Haricot, great northern, cannellini or navy beans can be used in this recipe.

Coq à la bière is a specialty of the beer-producing region of Alsace, but this recipe uses a pale ale instead of the traditional dark brew... and the result is a lighter, more delicately flavoured sauce that suits the chicken perfectly. Shallots, also called french shallots, golden shallots or eschalots, are small, elongated, brown-skinned members of the onion family that grow in tight clusters similar to garlic.

A traditional Sunday lunch for many Italian families - this ragu is a flavour-filled delight.

This melt-in-your-mouth beef stew is full of flavour and perfect for a cold night.

Ossobuco is a Milanese speciality of veal shanks braised with vegetables and white wine topped with a polenta crust.

Traditionally harira is a Moroccan soup of lamb, vegetables and pulses, popularly served to break the fast of Ramadan.

These old-style passionfruit mango parfaits will be a hit with young and old when you serve them up for dessert.

You'll be a star when you serve up this slow-roasted lamb with garlicky skordalia and lemon potatoes for Sunday lunch.

A fragrant red curry with slow-cooked pork that will melt in your mouth.

Impress your dinner guests with this deliciously tender braised pork with pancetta and fennel.

Slow-cooked in jerk seasoning, these drumsticks are tender and delicious, gorgeous as a starter or to hand around at a party.

Vinegar cuts the sweetness of this rich onion jam, and makes it the perfect pairing for this liqueur spiked pâté.

Dhansak is an Indian adaptation of a famous Parsi festive dish always consisting of several types of pulses and vegetables and served with rice.

Plump with fruit, this delicious apricot fruit cake is perfect with your morning or afternoon cuppa.

A slow-cooked, meltingly-tender, divinely rich Thai beef curry topped with crunchy peanuts.

Goulash is a soup or stew of meat and vegetables, seasoned with a variety of spices, and invariably with paprika. It has always been a popular meal in Central Europe. We've teamed it with parsley dumplings here, to make it extra hearty.

Dundee cake is a famous traditional Scottish fruit cake with a rich flavour.

Dense, white chocolate mud cake is taken to a delicious new level with the addition of crispy chocolate swirls.

There are many parts to this dish, so it pays to get yourself fully organised before you begin. Despite the work involved, coconut panna cotta with mango and wafers is worth the effort.

One look at this creation will have your guests oohing and ahhing in admiration. One taste and they'll be begging you for the recipe.

Turkey is often sold frozen in larger supermarkets. Allow at least one day to thaw in the refrigerator before using. If you can’t find a turkey hindquarter use two turkey drumsticks (often called turkey shanks), or use turkey breast on-the-bone, (called turkey buffe). You can serve the turkey with the strained and seasoned juices instead […]

Granny Smith apples are best for this recipe. Store chutney in a cool, dark place for at least three weeks before opening. Refrigerate after opening. Note

Serve this delectable pudding hot or warm, with cream, ice-cream or custard.

This super cake turtle birthday cake is perfect for a kid's party at home or school.

Slow-cooked, tender pieces of beef and fried eggplant pair beautifully in this spiced Moroccan stew.

This is the perfect recipe to start your Christmas cake baking tradition. It can be made ahead of time easy preparation on any occasion.

Check with the butcher to make sure the tripe has been cleaned and blanched. We suggest you blanch the tripe again ­(see first step) ­before cutting it into pieces. You might have to order the tripe from the butcher in advance. Note

This rustic terrine makes a lovely lunch or starter. Serve with crusty french bread and cornichons (gherkins), if desired.

Hearty and healthy vegetable soup with added risen for extra bulk will fill hungry bellies. Serve with warmed crusty bread rolls to mop up the very last drop.

It is all in the title; delectable, rich and to add more, delicious and moorish. A great Christmas recipe.

Suitable to freeze at the end of step 2. Add sour cream when reheating. Note

You can use cognac or armagnac in place of the port when making this sophisticated tart for dessert.

Icing stars can be purchased at cake decorating suppliers. Note

Traditional turkey stuffed with forcebeat and served with corn bread and candied sweet potato pie.

If you have trouble stacking the truffles, secure them through the centre of the truffles with strong wooden toothpicks. Note

Boned turkey buffé with couscous stuffing from Australian Women's Weekly.

Fresh curry leaves and fenugreek seeds add extraordinary flavours to this spicy tamarind pork curry, while coconut cream adds depth and creaminess.

Jungle curry got its name from its place of origin, the central-north region of Thailand, where cooks didn't have access to the coconut trees of the southern coast.

Other types of pasta, such as penne, also work well with this recipe. Dried rigani is dried Greek oregano available from delicatessens. To freeze: complete recipe to the end of step 4. Pack into freezer-proof containers, leaving a 2.5cm (1 inch) space to allow for expansion. Seal, label and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw […]