Serve chicken with dressing. You need a large bunch of spinach weighing about 400g to get the number of large leaves required for this recipe. Note

Crispy and delicious spiced spatchcock with a cooling herb yogurt from Australian Women's Weekly.

A hearty cassoulet with delicate chicken breast and merguez, a spicy North African sausage.

Asian-style pork and chicken stir-fry with a wonderfully rich black bean sauce.

If fresh mango is not available, you can use 800g canned mango cheeks instead; drain them well, then slice thinly. Note

Use only the lower white part of the lemon grass stem. Garlic, lemon grass and sweet chilli sauce lend a Thai accent to this recipe Note

A traditional Sunday dinner dish in the French countryside that literally means, 'chicken in a pot'.

Recreate your favourite Asian starter dish at home with delicious satay and sweet and sour sauces.

Sumac is a spice that adds a tart, lemony flavour and can be found in Middle Eastern food stores. Note

This deliciously tender slowcooked spiced chicken in coconut sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.

You could stir some finely chopped and seeded cucumber into the remaining yoghurt. Note

Refried beans are sold, canned, in most supermarkets, as are packaged flour tortillas. Made of pinto beans that are just parboiled then fried with various seasonings, refried beans are also known by their Mexican name of frijoles refritos. You will need to purchase one small iceberg lettuce for this recipe. Note

Rich and warm, with a nice kick from the chilli.

A simple yet gourmet salad with an exquisitely sweet raspberry macadamia dressing,

If you prefer, you can make a mustard sauce for the chicken, replace marsala with dry white wine and stir in 2 teaspoons of whole grain mustard into the finished sauce. Note

Haloumi is a firm, sheep-milk cheese with a minty, salty flavour; it does not break down when cooked, however, it should be eaten while still warm as it becomes tough and rubbery on cooling. This recipe is perfect for cooking on the barbecue when entertaining friends or family ­ serve with a couscous salad for […]

Make your roast Mediterranean style with this delicious spiced and zesty rub.

Asian-style noodles and chicken with kecap manis, also known as ketjap manis, a dark, thick, sweet soy sauce.

Swiss brown mushrooms, also known as roman or cremini, are light-to darkbrown in colour with a full bodied flavour. Store on a tray in a single layer, covered with damp, absorbent paper and keep where cool air can circulate around them. Note

Exquisite and delicate smoked chicken and peach salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Use crisp, crunchy fresh water chestnuts for this recipe if they are in season; frozen fresh water chestnuts also can be found in many Asian grocers. About 5-medium sized chesnuts are needed for this soup. Note

Chicken can be coated with parmesan several hours ahead. Place in a single layer on a plate and keep refrigerated. Cook chicken and prepare salad as required. Note

Soak 8 bamboo skewers in water for about 30 minutes before use to prevent splintering and scorching during cooking. Note

Fried noodles, also known as crispy noodles, are used in sang choy bow and chow mein. They can be found in supermarkets, usually in 50g or 100g packets, already deep-fried. Note

You need to purchase a large barbecued chicken weighing about 900g for this recipe. Note

A classic hearty chicken stew that originated in southern Louisiana.

Delicious and warming garlic chicken stir-fry with buk choy from Australian Women's Weekly.

Sometimes sold as spring salad mix, mesclun is a commercial assortment of young green leaves, and will usually include some or all of the following: rocket, mizuna, baby spinach, curly endive, oak leaf, radicchio and mignonette. When cooking poultry directly on the barbecue grill, it only needs moderately-hot heat; place food on the edges of […]

The black beans used in this recipe are also known as turtle beans, and are Cuban and Latin American rather than Chinese in origin. Jet black with a tiny white eye, black beans can be found in most greengrocers and delicatessens. Note

A rich and creamy red Thai-style curry from Australian Women's Weekly.

Cook the chicken the night before. Note

Suitable to freeze at the end of step 3. Note

You could also add some coarsely chopped fresh coriander or finely chopped fresh chilli to the corn salsa. Couscous, the North African cereal made from semolina, lends an intriguing crunch to the coating on the chicken. Note

For a vegetarian option, add extra beans in place of the chicken. You need to cook ⅓ cup (65g) raw rice to get the amount of cooked rice used here. You could also use the microwave rice now available in most supermarkets. Note

With the help of a pressure cooker, this Mexican dish of tender chicken & chorizo sausages with kidney beans can be whipped up in no time.

Soak bamboo skewers in cold water for an hour before using to prevent them from splintering and scorching. Note

Bean thread vermicelli is called win sen in Thailand and fun si in China. While it resembles rice vermicelli in appearance, it is tougher and can be quite hard. Soak the vermicelli only long enough to soften otherwise it will become stodgy or start to fragment. This is also a good vermicelli to deep-fry to […]

If you’ve ever brunched on yum cha, you’ve probably eaten gai lan and loved it; stir-fried or steamed then splashed with a little sesame oil and oyster sauce. This deliciously crunchy vegetable is the perfect accompaniment to our crisp-skinned chicken. Note

Did you know? Zucchini, also known as courgette, is a summer squash. Its colour ranges from dark green/black to pale green, green/grey and yellow. It’s an excellent source of vitamin C, fibre and folate. Note

Crispy and flavour-packed roasted garlic, lemon and oregano chicken and potato wedges.

These spicy roasted chickens are great for sharing with friends and family.

We used chicken breast mince in this recipe. Note

A quick, healthy and simple Asian-style stir-fry of chicken and spinach noodles.

Spiced chicken breasts with a flavourful blend of onions, tomatoes, capers, white wine and broad beans.

Plain (un-crumbed) chicken breast schnitzels are available from most supermarkets and some butchers and chicken shops. Chicken rolls can be prepared several hours ahead. Serve chicken rolls with salad or vegetables of your choice. Keep covered in the refrigerator and cook as required. Note

These delicious little Asian-style morsels are perfect tapas or cocktail food.

Coq au vin is a traditional French dish of chicken braised in red wine, mushrooms, garlic and shallots.

The traditional paella pan is shallow and wide. One large or two smaller frying pans can be used. The mixture should only be about 4cm deep. Note

Daikon are large, long, white radishes that have a sweet, fresh flavour without the bite of the common red radish. Used extensively in Japanese cooking, daikon are also great eaten raw in salads, shredded for a garnish, or cooked in stir-fries. Note

This Asian-style dish creates the perfect lunch box for busy days.

We don’t recommend that you freeze cooked vegetables as they tend to have a spongy texture and “leftover” look about them once they’ve been thawed. Mushrooms, eggplant and members of the squash family are especially freezer unfriendly. Note

Sweet and sticky maple-glazed chicken with a fresh and nutty salad; a wonderful summer dish.

These crispy and crunchy chicken strips are unbeatable with pistachio and chilli crumbs.

A Moroccan-style chicken stew packed full of almonds, raisins, ginger, cinnamon and white wine.

During the final 10 minutes of cooking, stir the barbecue sauce occasionally to ensure it doesn’t catch on the base of the pan. To make the chicken wings go further, cut each one in half through the joint into two pieces. Do ahead The barbecue sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead, refrigerate […]

Pizza bases are available from most supermarkets Note

An uncomplicated Asian-style sweet and sour chicken soup packed to the brim with delicious flavours.

Delicious chicken and Greek salad wrapped in an Armenian lavash.

Grilled chicken parcels stuffed with ham, spinach, ricotta and sun-dried tomatoes.

You need two oranges for this recipe – one for the salad and one for the juice. You can substitute fresh baby beetroot with canned baby beets, or the chicken with pork fillet or salmon, if you like. Note

To make lemon dressing; dry-fry cumin and coriander in small heated frying pan, stirring, until fragrant. Combine spice mixture in small jug with oil and juice. Note

The chicken can be marinated a day ahead. Recipe best made close to serving. Note

Teppanyaki is traditionally cooked on a grill plate on or near the table, and is eaten in batches.

You need to purchase a large barbecued chicken, weighing approximately 900g, for this recipe. Note