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This quick and tasty lunch packs all the flavour of a classic nicoise salad into a convenient wrap.

If desired, use a prepared pesto of choice and add fresh basil and parmesan. Note

Basmati rice is the best choice for this Indian-style pilaf. Not only does it add a wonderful fragrance to the dish, but it’s better for you as it has a lower GI than other types of long-grain rice. Note

Choose field mushrooms or flat mushrooms as they have more flavour than button mushrooms. Note

While many recipes call for the condensed milk to be boiled in the can until caramelised, this can be a dangerous method, as there is the risk of the can exploding. Note

Raspberries and blueberries contain anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants that protect against disease and cancer, and help slow the ageing process. Note

Try replacing the parsley with coriander for a different flavour. Note

It may come as a surprise that trimmed pork tenderloin contains less fat than skinless chicken breast. It is also an important source of zinc and iron, as well as being rich in protein. Note

Chilling time overnight Cheesecakes may be either baked or unbaked. This one doesn’t need baking because it is set with gelatine. Note

Muffins can be made a day ahead. Store in an airtight container in a cool dark place. Muffins can be frozen for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator. Note

If you’re cooking several omelettes with different fillings at the same time, write names on each bag before cooking to keep track. Note

This tasty and healthy dinner is great for the whole family. Full of protein and nutrients, it's great as a post workout meal.

Choose pears that are firm and just beginning to ripen. Note

Cut onion into 6-7cm lengths using a sharp knife, including 6cm of the green stems then slice lengthways into the longest, thinnest shreds you can. Note

Top with chopped green onion (shallots) to serve, if desired. Note

For a quick after-school snack, make a double batch of soup and freeze it in individual portions after straining and cooling. Note

This is a great way to utilise Christmas Day leftovers.

If you're going make this Easter bread recipe, you may as well make one big enough to share with friends. A cake mixer makes light work of mixing the dough.

Take inspiration from the tropics with these oozy, sweet banana cupcakes with passionfruit cream.

Baby spinach is sold in containers of loose leaves rather than in bunches. The leaves are tender and sweet and are the perfect complement to the velvety texture of the egg. Note

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Broccolini is milder and sweeter than traditional broccoli and it is edible from flower to stem. When buying broccolini look for shiny stems with dark green buds and leaves. Note

Beetroot will discolour your skin, so use disposable gloves when handling it. Baby carrots are also called dutch carrots, it’s rarely necessary to peel them. Prepare beetroot, carrots and the yogurt mixture the day before the picnic. Assemble salad at serving time. Note

This is a deliciously healthy ice-cream substitute that can be served as a snack or dessert. Note

This is delicious as a filling in mini tart cases, served with scones, or drizzled over pavlova. Label and date the jars of butter before wrapping. Note

Roast cumin seeds by tossing in a dry frying pan until aromatic, then grind in a mortar and pestle. Use 250g frozen corn kernels, thawed, in place of fresh. Note

Leave the cream cheese to soften or if you haven’t the time, cut it into cubes and beat it with an electric mixer before adding other ingredients. Note

Beetroot and yoghurt dip

Goes well with grilled lamb or pork chops. Note

Suitable from 6 months Note

Add a slice of cheese and melt under the grill, if desired. Use ham instead of bacon to reduce the fat content. Don’t just serve this burger at breakfast, it makes a delicious, easy meal any time of day. Note

These are good, the sort of thing that blokes wolf down with beers, or the morning after beers!

Saturated fat and gluten free Note

Eating dairy-free? No problem, you can still enjoy this delicious banana cake with sweet, drizzly passionfruit icing.

The honey in this beautiful cake gives it a deep sweetness. Although it takes a while to bake, the cake method only involves melting and stirring. Note

You can infuse the cream with a variety of herbs – try basil, tarragon or chervil instead of mint, if you like. Note

Place balls of dough on prepared trays and flatten slightly with your hand. Note

To reheat leftover bake, preheat oven to 160°C (140°C fan-forced). Cover bake and heat for 10-15 minutes, until heated through. This bake is not suitable to freeze. Note

To remove the bone from a whole turkey breast (sometimes called a “buffe” or “buffet”), cut away the meat from each side of the bone, keeping it in one piece. Your butcher can do this for you. Note

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This quick and scrumptious tuna and macaroni mornay is laced with a creamy white sauce topped with a scattering of cheddar cheese and baked until golden. Serve with a fresh side salad.

To reheat, add vegetables to a large saucepan of boiling water and cook for 1 min, until heated through. Toss with butter. Note

If the cake browns too quickly during baking, cover it loosely with foil. Note

Keep the roulade tightly wrapped in baking paper and foil for easy transportation to a picnic. Unwrap and slice just before serving. Note

You can make the sponge cakes a day before. Let them cool on the baking tray and cover in cling wrap. Note

Rhubarb is available all year round. For the best flavour, choose thin, magenta coloured stalks over thicker green ones. Note

If using frozen crab meat, leave in the fridge overnight to thaw, and squeeze out any excess water before using. Note

Using frozen fruit in cocktails eliminates the need to add ice. Note