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Filled with vegies and a delicious mustard mayonnaise, these chicken pita pockets are simple and satisfying.

French green lentils have a sensational nutty, earthy flavour and stand up well to being boiled without becoming muddy. Don't be tempted to skip the the celery leaves. They add incredible flavour to this detoxifying soup.

Blood orange adds greater depth as well as sweetness to a classic margarita.

Wrapped in crisp prosciutto, this creamy vegetable terrine would make a delicious side dish or lunch served with salad.

Works well with pancakes, over waffles or as a fondue. Note

Banana, chocolate and crushed peanuts taste fantastic together in this easy frozen dessert.

This decadent butterscotch pie will satisfy the cravings of any sweet tooth. The only problem with this luscious dish is trying to decide whether to serve it with lashings of whipped cream, or ice-cream.

There is no cooking required for this fabulous layered dessert, and it just takes a few minutes to put together, so you can indulge in a berry, coconut and yoghurt parfait at a moment's notice.

Fire up the barbecue with these deliciously spicy vegetarian kebabs.

You just can't beat the flavour and creamy texture of fresh artichokes poached in wine. And there is no denying the irresistibility of hollandaise sauce. This dish is the perfect addition to any antipasto plate.

Try these cheesy baked bean toasted sandwiches for a delicious, quick lunch or snack. If you don't like smoked cheese, just use ordinary cheddar, or whichever hard cheese you prefer.

The thinner you make these delectable almond crisps, the crisper they'll be. If you like the centre to stay a little chewy, then just flatten them a little less.

Keeping time: 2 days. Note

Here, French toast gets a whole new look, and it’s bound to be a hit with young and old alike.

This five-star main course will wow any guests you serve it to.

Celebrate your child's birthday with this charming (and easy to make) butterfly display case.

Drizzled with a creamy chervil dressing, this easy dish makes an excellent brunch or lunch.

For a delicious, easy mid-week meal, try these spicy fish kebabs served with steamed rice.

Sprinkled with a crunchy walnut topping, these fluffy raspberry muffins are lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, resulting in a delicious combination of flavour and texture.

These tasty fish parcels are so easy to make and taste fantastic served over crispy fried cauliflower.

Package jumbled pieces of these delectable Christmas biscuits in a bag or box with a note to tell the recipient they need to solve the puzzle before they can eat it!

Thrill the kids with these do-it-yourself chocolate fondue ice-creams.

These two classic sweet treats just got even sweeter, as they have merged into a fabulous fun cupcake.

Radicchio has a bold, somewhat bitter taste that comes into its own when contrasted with more subtle flavours. This is a simple salad, but an elegant one.

This chutney is an excellent accompaniment to cheese or cold meats, and is also delicious served with a curry.

Topped with fluffy pink icing and sugar roses, this gluten-free butter cake is perfect for a party.

Dust with a little extra sifted icing sugar. Note

A dish that looks wonderful doesn't need to be difficult, as is shown by this mushroom tart recipe.

Full of hazelnuts, walnuts and cherries, this easy fridge slice makes a decadent treat with tea or coffee.

Topped with whipped caramel frosting sprinkled with sea salt, this moist banana, walnut and coffee cake is perfect for a special occasion.

Pop the kettle on and enjoy a thick slice of this beautifully moist apricot cake with crisp macaroon topping.

This is such an easy way to cook a chicken. After the initial browning, which develops the flavour and visual appeal and speeds up the cooking, the chicken looks after itself and emerges fragrant and fork-tender.

This salad is simple and delicious with warm slices of haloumi cheese, wedges of avocado, asparagus and a zingy chive dressing.

This beautiful layered trifle is perfect for a special occasion.

For this easy platter, use your favourite cheddar; we like a sharp-tasting aged cheese.

Juggling is so much fun, people have been doing it since ancient Egyptian times. This delightful fellow is constructed from lots of little cakes, so it's simple to make and easy to decorate.

These brandied prunes combined with cream cheese and chocolate make for such a decadent and boozy mouthful you won't be able to stop at just one. Enjoy with family and friends, if you can bare to share.

Pears accompany pork just as perfectly as apples. The flesh of the fruit softens and sweetens the meat.

This easy midweek dinner is great served with crusty bread or mash.

This dessert is perfect for a romantic evening, or a fun group dinner.

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Swap traditional bread for a lightly grilled croissant in this well-loved classic.

Brought to you by the classic Australian Women's Weekly's children's birthday cake cookbook.

Almond milk is a delicious, refreshing and unique drink.

A square cutter will make it easier to make perfectly shaped biscuits. However, you can easily cut out well- shaped rectangles from the rolled out dough. Be fussy, roll the dough as evenly as you can, then use a ruler and a sharp knife to cut out the rectangles. Use Kahlua or Tia Maria in […]

Campari is an alcoholic apéritif (served before a meal to stimulate the appetite) made from an infusion of herbs and fruit in alcohol and water. Note

Here’s a great vegetable meal. Serve it with a green vegetable, like broccoli, tossed with a little garlic, olive oil and a smattering of parmesan, and either baked tomatoes or a green salad.

This decadent, crunchy-topped slice is perfect with a morning or afternoon cuppa.

Gift these jars of sunshine to anyone and they'll be forever grateful. The combination of sweet apricot and tart lemon makes this jam so delicious you'll have a hard time giving it away!

This is a good salad for a barbecue as it keeps well and is not fussy about the temperature at which it is served.

The toffee nests can be made up to an hour before serving if the weather is cool. Note

This meal is so easy to whip up on a chilly weeknight. It's also delicious reheated for lunch the next day.

Pear and blue cheese: a match made in culinary heaven.

two deep 23cm (9¼-inch) round cake pans 25cm (10-inch) round cake board or serving plate Ice-cream cake and cookies can be prepared one day ahead. Store cookies in an airtight container. Use regular ice-cream for best results, high or low fat ice-creams are not suitable. Assemble cake just before serving. Use a serrated knife to […]

This recipe is gluten-free, yeast-free and wheat-free.

Celebrate with this tall cocktail in style. Perfect for a hot day in the sun.

This tender barbeque turkey takes its flavour inspiration from mixed cuisines. Mexican style salsa, with Indian spices makes an exciting, explosive flavour combination in this marvellous dish.

Succulent pork chops are paired with a zingy apple and cabbage salad with toasted walnuts in this easy, scrumptious dish.

Wrap individual muffins in plastic wrap and freeze for up to three months. Defrost muffins as required either overnight in the refrigerator or in the microwave on high (100%) for about 30 seconds. Note

Relish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Relish can be used straight away. This recipe is quite spicy; for a milder version remove the seeds from the chillies or use less chilli. Note

Banana, caramel and cream are delightful in this easy sponge roll.

Equipment: 12cm (4¾-inch) length 18-gauge floral wire long-nosed pliers white florist’s tape pasta machine vinyl mat small, medium, large and extra large peony cutters wire cutters 7 lengths x 26-gauge floral wire flower glue 2 x 12-hole round-based, shallow (1 tablespoon/20ml) patty pans peony petal veiner flower mat ball tool fine artist’s paint brush 35cm […]

Treat yourself to a piece of this nutty slice topped with milk chocolate icing.

Kids will love these adorable lion cupcakes.

Sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, these apple and walnut turnovers make a tasty, crispy treat.

Delicious hot or cold, for breakfast, lunch or dinner, a frittata is the way to go for a quick and easy meal.

You can swap the pineapple for watermelon, if you like. Note

I reserve lamb racks for special occasions because, while they never fail to please and are easy to prepare and fast to cook, they are expensive. Christmas is the perfect time. I love them with candied kumara, given a fresh lift with orange gremolada and a dish of asparagus and broad beans with slivers of feta. Elegant, festive and fabulous!

Apple and blackberry is the classic crumble combination and this oaty version doesn't disappoint.

This boiled fruit cake is one of our favourites; it will cut and keep well and can be used for a wedding cake.

This easy jam recipe can be made at any time of the year.

Wickedly creamy and sweet, don't let the simplicity of this cake fool you. It very much delivers on dreamy, delicious flavours.

Make your Christmas special with these delightful fruitcake cupcakes.

These colourful, and adorable, fruit skewers are fantastic for a kids' party and are bound to be a huge hit at any time.

Try something a little different with these delightful mini meringue pies.

Delicious spread on toast, this chunky apricot jam would make the perfect home-made gift. To test if it is ready, put a plate in the freezer for a few minutes, then see if the jam 'jells' when you blob a teaspoon full onto the cold surface.

Serve this beautiful green quiche with salad for a light lunch or dinner.

These divine chocolate and hazelnut croissants make a decadent breakfast dish, best served warm.

Served with tomato chutney, these easy bacon and egg tarts are perfect for breakfast or brunch.

For a tasty breakfast or lunch, try these tortillas filled with creamy scrambled eggs and spicy pumpkin seed sauce.

This recipe is quick, simple and healthy. A great combination for a light meal on the go.

Coated in mildly spiced crispy breadcrumbs and served with a lime-coriander yoghurt, these fish fillets with kumara fries will be loved by the whole family.

For a different option, grate the apple coarsely. Note

Speedy and moreish, the whole family will love this easy chicken pasta.

These potato and goat cheese puffs will make a moreish and tasty addition to your next dinner party hors-d'oeuvre selection. To save on time, make them in advance and cook just before serving.

EQUIPMENT deep 22cm (9-inch) square cake pan 25cm (10-inch) square cake board. While it is cute, it’s best to serve this to older children as the small noodles can be a choking hazard for younger children. Using a small serrated knife cut ‘V’-shaped indents into the middle of each piece of cake. Note

These delicious meatballs are great to freeze – serve with your favourite salad.

Great for a late summer barbecue, serve with fresh salad.

Red capsicum dip

For a vegetarian take on this light salad, simple replace the chicken with sliced tofu.

Crunchy and decadent, these amazing almond caramel bars make the perfect gift.

For the most lusciously smooth, fluffy, irresistible mash, this is the recipe to follow. Use potatoes that are high in starch and take care not to overcook them. Push the potato through a sieve, as we suggest here, or through a potato ricer or food mill (mouli).

You need to press the cake mixture into balls using your hands – do not roll as the mixture will crumble. You will need 25 lollypop or paddle pop sticks for this recipe. When dipping the cake pops in melted chocolate, tilt the bowl of chocolate to one side, so the chocolate is deep enough […]