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Haloumi is a firm, cream coloured sheep's-milk cheese matured in brine; it is somewhat like a minty, salty feta in flavour, and can be grilled or fried, briefly, without breaking down.

This cocktail will take you to the beach with it's tropical colours and breezy flavours.

These refreshing cookies are perfect after a meal with hot espresso.

In this delicious recipe, chocolate and cinnamon cupcakes are topped with a swirl of cream cheese frosting sprinkled with cinnamon sugar.

It is thought the Crusaders introduced these to England when they returned from the Holy Land in the 13th century. Recipe can be made two days ahead. Suitable for freezing. Note

Sprinkled with coconut, this chewy date slice is divine with a hot cup of tea.

The everyday cookie gets a makeover with this recipe by adding a few special ingredients. Turn them into a real decadent treat with macadamia's and white chocolate.

The intense lemony flavours in this dish perfectly cut the richness of the smoked salmon, but other elements kick in too – the caramel flavours and oily richness of roasted fennel contrast with the clean sweep of lemon; watercress brings a fresh, hot bite and toasted crumbs give the dish an enjoyable crunch.

This mouth-watering dish uses preserved lemons, a prominent ingredient in North African cooking. The flavour is salty, unique and perfumed.

This dense banana loaf is even more delicious when sliced and served with a drizzle of honey and sliced fresh bananas.

This simple yet delicious blueberry loaf is perfect for a morning or afternoon snack with a steaming hot cup of tea.

With the added crunch of walnuts, these tasty wraps make a satisfying and simple lunch.

This is a fun and creative way to present the bacon and eggs dish. Also works as party finger food.

Traditionally, Eton mess is made with strawberries and without the curd.

This easy dish of bananas with passionfruit makes a stunning breakfast or snack with yoghurt.

The wonderful thing about this recipe is that it is so incredibly moist. It also looks stunning and is a real treat for dessert or even a decadent afternoon tea.

Celebrate the warmer weather with this light, herby salad topped with goat's cheese and spiced almonds.

Put the kettle on and enjoy a thick slice of this moist apple and apricot loaf.

equipment 20cm x 30cm lamington pan 20cm x 50cm prepared cake board (see basic know-how number 2, pages 160-161) decorations 165g packet mini musks Piping takes a little practice. You might find it easier to do the piping, numbering and lettering before using a spatula to position the cakes on the board. Note

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this decadent triple-layered slice.

These cheesy zucchini cakes make a lovely light brunch served with a crisp green salad.

With crisp sugar snap peas and a punchy mint dressing, this lamb salad makes a delightful lunch or light dinner.

Break up a few tablespoons of the frozen yoghurt and raspberry swirl with a fork for your toddler. Note

This fun children's cake is great for the little ones that love playing with trains and automobiles. They'll love the taste and look of this tasty dessert!

When in season, use one large fresh mango weighing about 600g (1¼ pounds). Peel mango over a small bowl to catch as much juice as possible; cut off mango cheeks, then slice thinly. Squeeze as much juice as you can from around the seed into the same bowl, add enough cold water to make 1 […]

Delight your family and friends with these miniature crumble pies, best served with a dollop of fresh cream.

Topped with a crunchy pastry lid sprinkled with cinnamon and flaked almonds, this juicy apple and berry pie makes a luscious ending to a family meal.

Damper is a crusty Australian flat bread, originally cooked by the early settlers. Note

These tasty macaroon-like bars are great for the lunchbox.

Ground lemon myrtle is a ground mixture of the dried leaf and flower; it has a strong lemon flavor and works wonderfully as a dressing or marinade.

Serve with lamb and beef. It also goes really well with beetroot. Note

We used Cointreau, but you can use your favourite citrus-flavoured liqueur. Use orange juice instead of the liqueur, if you like. Note

This is a fresh, tangy-sweet filling on a soft shortcake base. In other words, a slice of deliciousness that’s great with tea or coffee.

Kids love pizza and this recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd with bite-size pieces.

Enjoy these juicy beef burgers with grilled eggplant, cooling yoghurt sauce and peppery rocket.

Thrill the family this weekend with these banana pikelets drizzled with homemade caramel sauce and cinnamon cream.

This is wonderful served with a dollop of yoghurt and some fresh raspberries.

To sterilize jars, wash the jars and lids in warm soapy water. Rinse well. Place jars in large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to the boil and boil for 10 minutes. Carefully drain water from jars; transfer jars and lids to a baking tray lined with a clean tea towel. Cover with a sheet […]

We used corella pears for this recipe. You will need a bunch of watercress weighing about 350g in total to yield the leaves required for this salad. Note

These colourful cupcakes are perfect for a birthday party and will delight both the kids and adults.

Tossed in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with maple syrup, these dreamy ricotta fritters are a casual yet sophisticated dessert.

Simple and elegant, these dainty little cupcakes are a delicious treat to share for dessert or a special afternoon tea.

This zingy, refreshing sorbet is fantastic served after a spicy meal.

These fun sweet bites are great for nibbles at a kid's party and so simple and quick to make.

Whip up something healthy and filling for lunch with this spiced chicken sandwich with apricot and kumara.

Crunchy, fruity and spicy, this black bean and mango salsa is gorgeous paired with fish.

For a speedy, nutritious and filling meal, a simple omelette is the way to go.

If you can’t find drumettes and wingettes, buy eight chicken wings, chop off and discard the tips. Chop the remaining pieces in half at the joint. Whole-egg mayonnaise gives the best flavour. The chicken and tarragon cream can be made the day before, keep, covered separately, in the refrigerator. Note

Encased in crisp puff pastry, this beautiful berry sponge slice makes a delightful sweet treat with tea or coffee.

Celebrate summer with this beautiful, light asparagus tempura drizzled in a herby vinaigrette.

This zingy chilli pickle is great as a dip or for spreading on sandwiches to add spice and flavour.

This tropical slice is dense and delicious served with a dollop of yoghurt.

A spiced apple and prune filling is sandwiched between buttery shortcrust pastry in this easy, delicious slice.

6 serving plates, or a large serving tray Use a mixture of jam and cinnamon doughnuts, mini jam doughnuts and doughnut holes, if you like. Note

When cooking felafel, use two spatulas to turn them carefully. Note

Try these delicious mushroom spread toasties at your next gathering. The intense flavour and creamy texture of the mushrooms contrasts beautifully with the perfectly crispy toast base.

These elegant desserts are perfect for the silly season.

These juicy beef patties taste fantastic with a refreshing beetroot and parsley salad.

If you can’t find ruby red grapefruit (also known as pink grapefruit), use regular grapefruit. Any combination of citrus fruit is fine, mix and match to suit your taste. Note

Keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to one week. Serve the dips with raw or lightly steamed vegetables, bread sticks or crackers. Note

This delicious smoothie will get you going in the morning. The milo and coffee will you give you instant energy while the banana will keep your engines running right through to lunchtime.

Feed and nourish the crowd with this healthy share plate. You can also pack this for a lunch as pictured.

For a delicious morning tea, serve these fluffy banana choc-chip cakes warm with butter.

For a delicious, warming winter meal, serve this creamy cauliflower and parsnip soup with hot rosemary bread.

Serve warm with pouring cream or ice-cream if desired. Pudding can be prepared severa hours ahead. Keep refrigerated and bake as required. Note

Bite sized with a little kick and a lot of chocolate, this recipe is pure dessert perfection!

This cheesy bake is packed with veggies and perfect for the whole family.

To save time, bread cases can be prepared a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.

A quick, easy and delicious vegetarian option the whole family will love – perfect for those long summer nights!

For a healthy snack, serve this dip with warmed wholemeal pita bread.

The silken tofu gives this pesto a lovely creamy texture to complement its herbaceous flavours.

We used a green-skinned apple here, but any variety is suitable for this drink. Note

There is nothing more satisfying than a hearty meal to start the day. This breakfast bruschetta sets a high benchmark.

Veal schnitzel is thinly sliced steak available crumbed or plain (uncrumbed); we used plain schnitzel, also called escalopes, in this recipe. Note

This easy cake, made in a single saucepan, is delicious served warm with cream, custard or ice-cream, cold with butter, or just on its own.

Topped with crispy croutons and wedges of avocado, this green salad is about as delicious and healthy as you can get.

Enjoy your favourite pudding in spectacular cake form.

A tub of vanilla ice-cream is transformed into this heavenly treat within minutes.

Spoil the chocoholics with this decadent and crunchy chocolate caramel slice.

Everybody loves a bagel. For this recipe, we've selected avocado, ham and cheese, but don't stop there. Try smoked salmon, cream cheese and capers, or chicken and avocado for an equally delicious lunch.

Draped in melted chocolate and frozen, this incredible mixed fruit ice-cream pudding is perfect for a summer Christmas.

There are fewer meals more comforting than succulent beef roast, creamy mash and delicious baby beets.

Packaged coating mix is a dried mixture ofbreadcrumbs and seasonings used to coat meatbefore frying. You can find it near the breadcrumbsin the seasonings and gravy aisle. Note

Most cheesecakes benefit from being made a day ahead; the flavours develop and the texture becomes firm.

Kids will love these bolognese pies topped with cheesy mashed potato.

This classic cocktail is snazzy and iconic as it is constantly referenced in pop culture. Bring a little of that suave to your next cocktail party, or even for a cozy stay-at-home drink with a friend or partner.

There is nothing much more satisfying for breakfast or brunch (or lunch, or dinner!) than a colourful frittata served with hot buttered toast.

Bright, light and zesty, this classic dish makes a perfect starter or simple lunch. The garlic compliments all kinds of shellfish beautifully.

You will need 4 large overripe bananas (920g) for this recipe. Note