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This is best made a day in advance of serving. If you don’t want to use alcohol, replace the liqueur with fruit juice. Note

Dolloped with whipped tomato mascarpone and crispy prosciutto, these olive pikelets are fantastic for a party.

This dessert is super-easy and tastes fantastic with a dollop of whipped cream.

Get the kids busy in the kitchen with these easy orange cupcakes.

The perfect treat for Valentines Day.

Pumpkin, feta and leek go together tremendously in a golden pastry parcel, especially dunked in tomato chutney.

Enjoy this family favourite with a big scoop of melting vanilla ice-cream.

For a speedy weeknight dinner, try this moreish noodle dish with crispy sesame-coated fish.

Served with thickened cream, these delectable mini apple cheesecakes are almost too good to share!

Packed with chopped dates, chocolate chips and chopped pistachios, these not-too-sweet muffins make a tasty morning or afternoon treat.

Impress your friends and family with these delicious, easy pastry stacks.

Serve these tasty little morsels at your next dinner party and watch as they quickly disappear.

Creamy vanilla and sweet, tangy cranberry are a delicious pair in these easy individual cheesecakes.

This spiced warm salad is packed with vegetables and topped with walnuts and fresh ricotta. Delicious served with crusty bread.

Enjoy a hearty Sunday dinner with this crispy-skinned roast chicken with potatoes and pumpkin.

You can use other frozen or canned fruit in this recipe. Try fruit bread or brioche as a delicious alternative to the croissants. Note

Thrill the chocoholics in your life this Easter with these scrumptious hot cross buns.

Get the kids busy in the kitchen this Christmas with these fun and fruity creations.

Serve bowls of this hearty casserole with crusty bread for a warming, delicious family meal.

Topped with a layer of ham and melted cream cheese then herby, crispy breadcrumbs, these baked mushrooms make a mouth-watering brunch or lunch with salad.

These crispy parcels make a delicious vegetarian snack.

These cheesy baked eggs are delicious with warm crusty bread.

Filled with a wonderful stuffing of bacon, rosemary, garlic and breadcrumbs, this easy roast turkey is fuss-free and absolutely delicious.

You can add ½ cup leftover breadcrumbs or cooked rice to meatloaf mixture, to help absorb cooking juices. Note

Wheaten cornflour gives a lighter result, but normal cornflour can be used. Note

You won't miss the meat with these juicy mushroom burgers served with fries.

Not unlike mini pecan pies but for the medley nut filling, these nut tartlets by Woman's Day are a sweet and decadent treat, perfect with your afternoon cuppa and chat with friends.

These melt-in-your-mouth biscuits are divine with a hot cup of tea or coffee.

When cutting slices, use a sharp knife and start in the middle of the long side of the pan. Cut each side into even-sized strips of choice. Rotate pan, find the mid-point of the short side and repeat. Note

Polenta makes a delicious substitute for the traditional mashed potato in this lovely family meal.

This golden dish makes an excellent main course with a dollop of pesto and salad, or as a side dish with meat. Great for the lunchbox, too!

With the added flavour of char-grilled capsicum and toasted pine nuts, these rolled crepes are delicious and easy to make.

Make the most of summer with this delightful strawberry cheesecake.

Teamed with tart cheesecake cream, these parcels of honey-baked pears make for a beautiful autumnal dessert.

Christmas day can be busy enough without the added stress of the traditional dinner. Save precious time with this delicious roast turkey recipe. Everyone will think you've been slaving away for days!

This layered slice of grilled eggplant, zucchini and couscous is just the thing for lunch, topped with a punchy tomato sauce.

Both the kids and adults will love these tasty calamari buns served with potato crisps.

Put the kettle on and enjoy a thick slice of this moist date cake with coffee icing.

This beautiful, light sponge is sandwiched with a white chocolate cream swirled with raspberries.

Grilled mushrooms make a fantastic vessel for serving creamy scrambled eggs in this scrumptious dish.

These tasty mini meatloaves are delicious served with a dollop of cranberry sauce and pan-fried brussels sprouts.

Make the most of summer nectarines in these delightful, crunchy-topped muffins.

Fish goes together beautifully with lime, pineapple and papaya in this light summer meal.

With only three ingredients, this fruity dessert can be whipped up in no time.

This is a great recipe to prepare ahead of time.

This easy chicken and mushroom pie is perfect for feeding a hungry family.

Packing a small tub of healthy dip for school encourages kids to eat fresh vegetable sticks as a snack. Note

Put the season's best fruit to deliciously good use with this pretty dessert.

With a homemade puff pastry and sweet almond filling, these beautiful rhubarb galettes are set to impress.

This cheesecake makes a great low-fat option and is perfect to serve as a light dessert.

Try something different tonight with these mouth-watering salmon burgers.

Get the kids busy in the kitchen with these adorable shortbread buttons.

Light, fluffy and perfect for brunch, lunch or a light dinner with salad.

Nothing accompanies this kumara soup better than a cheesy, crispy croque monsieur.

Why serve pork with apple on the side when you can serve it on top! These quirky and delicious pies are an excellent idea for an impressive winter dinner.

These delightful biscuits are perfect served with hot espresso.

Enjoy a bowl of these fragrant mussels with crusty bread and a glass of wine for an indulgent, cosy dinner.

The combination of pear, blue cheese and hazelnut is unexpected but a proven winner.

This lovely cake will fill your house with the comforting scent of apple, cinnamon and pecan. Perfect for the cooler months of the year.

This sweet treat is perfect to keep on hand to serve with tea for unexpected guests at Christmas time

This bacon and egg potato salad is great as a side dish, along side meats or with bread. Scatter with bacon, spring onions and chives and decorate with egg quarters.

Basmati rice, vegetable and tuna bake

Three classic icing recipes for all your baking needs. Photography by Rob Shaw/ bauersyndication.com.au

Moroccan couscous and baked vegetables

Handy for breakfast on the run, these cookies are packed full of good ingredients. Photography by Scott Hawkins/ bauersyndication.com.au

A classic recipe lightened in texture with a little plain yoghurt. Photography by Katie Quinn Davies/ bauersyndication.com.au

An al fresco lunch of a quality steak sandwich with sweet honey onions can't be beaten. Photograph by Dean Wilmot / Bauersyndication.com.au.

Tasty tuna mixed with mayonnaise and sweet corn, plus ripe avocado and baby spinach, make this delicious lunch wrap a great way to get a protein hit with a side of iron in the middle of the day.

Hummus is easy to make at home!

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 cup cashew nut pieces 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil ¹/3 cup sour cream Salt and freshly ground black pepper Carrot sticks, to serve Cherry tomatoes,

Asparagus and baby beans just dripping with garlic butter make a fabulous green side for just about any meal.

Savour this flavoursome winter warmer brimming with capsicum, onion and tomatoes. This smooth, thick soup contrasts nicely with crunchy parmesan wafers.

This colourful salad is bound to please everyone at the table.

Salmon

Hot pickled chillies are perfect for antipasti, platters and starter dishes. Once you get the hang of making them, you'll want to make sure you always have a jar in the fridge, ready to go.

The glaze can be made ahead of time. Note

EQUIPMENT Deep 22cm (9-inch) square cake pan 35cm (14-inch) square cake board DECORATIONS 500g ready-made white icing pure icing (confectioners’) sugar, for dusting 2 black licorice straps chess pieces Chess has long been considered the sport of kings and aristocrats. If you have a grand master in the making, this is the cake that will […]

Christmas cutters are available from all good kitchenware shops or cake decorating shops. Note

To freeze; complete recipe to the end of step 2. Place empanadas, in a single layer, on a bakingpaper-lined baking tray. Freeze for 2 to 3 hours or until firm. Transfer to a large snap-lock bag. Expel any excess air. Label, date and freeze for up to one month. Continue from step 3, cooking time […]

Salted cod, also known as salt cod, baccalà, bacalhau, bacalao and morue, is available from Italian, Spanish and Portuguese delicatessens and some speciality food stores. It needs to be de-salted and rehydrated before use. Note

You could use 75g (2½ ounces) frozen peas instead of the asparagus and serve topped with a little crumbled ricotta. Note

The combination of mashed potato, bacon, onion, cheese and sour cream in these cakes is so good you’ll find it hard to stop at one. You can also use lasoda or pink-eye potatoes for this recipe. Note

Silver lustre is a shimmer dust that gives a slight sparkle and helps create a wet look. It is available from cake decorating supply stores in 5g (¼ ounce) screw-top pots. This recipe also makes 6 texas muffins (¾-cup/180ml); bake about 1 hour. Note