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This exciting and gorgeous dessert perfectly balances its flavours; a hint of tart mixed with smooth creaminess.

The glamour set know where the best lattes are, and always get a seat at the best restaurants. This party food is sure to be on their “what’s hot” list, and will have them wanting more. Note

Finely grate the rind from the lemon for the butter cream before juicing it for the pies. Don’t overcook the whoopee pies, they should feel a little soft while they’re hot. They will become firm on cooling. Note

Yeast-free. Note

This is warming comfort food at its best. Don’t let the long cooking time put you off. You’ll spend very little time at the stove before the pan goes in the oven.

These easy individual tiramisus require no cooking and are perfect for a dinner party.

Layers of dark chocolate cake and spiked chocolate mousse make this cake a boozy and decadent treat, perfect for a special occasion.

Filled with jam and cream, these elegant little cakes are simply delectable, with a cherry on top.

Put the kettle on and enjoy a slice of this old-fashioned spiced sponge roll, just like Gran used to make.

Tia Maria and Kahlua are both coffee-flavoured liqueurs and would work well in this recipe. Serve it up as a special grown-up treat along with your afternoon cuppa with friends.

These teeny tiramisu cupcake towers are not only adorable, but a delightful option for dessert!

Spicy chorizo adds bite to the creamy mushroom sauce, to finish you can sprinkle finely grated parmesan cheese and coarsely ground black pepper over individual servings, if you like.

Sweet and delicious Vietnamese coffee crème caramel tart from Australian Women's Weekly.

These tender beef steaks with creamy mushroom sauce go perfectly with homemade fries.

Moist, dense and dripping with syrup, this chocolate orange polenta cake is a very grown-up way to recapture a childhood love for jaffa cakes.

This is a rich and sophisticated dessert that makes an elegant end to a special dinner.

A cool and classy take on an Australian Christmas classic.

Beef stroganoff is a dish served in a sauce with sour cream. It originated in Russia in the 19th century and has since become popular around the world, with as many variations as there are countries that eat it. Here we've used pork instead of beef, but chicken may also be used.

The cheesecake will sink slightly in the centre during baking. Store the cheesecake in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day, or refrigerate for 1 week. Note

Cool 5 minutes before serving over ice cream. Note

This burnt brown sugar ice-cream pudding with its crushed pistachio praline crust is simply divine.

This decadent, creamy salmon mousse served with crisp toasts is so easy to make and perfect for a cocktail party.

Limoncello liqueur is an Italian lemon-flavoured liqueur made from the peel only of fragrant lemons. The peels are steeped in a good-quality clear alcohol then diluted with sugar and water.

This wholesome soup is a tasty and healthy winter meal option.

This dreamy cheesecake recipe is best prepared the night before to ensure it sets beautifully.

Make the most of fresh summer berries with this stunning vanilla custard flan.

This delicious creamy cocktail is a good seasonal alternative to egg nog if you like something lighter in texture.

This soup makes a fantastic meal for winter nights.

This delicious yet simple pasta dish is packed with veggies and can be whipped up quickly and easily. In fact, you'll have most of the ingredients in your pantry and fridge already.

These honeycomb cream cupcakes are a proper indulgence, a moist, spiced cupcake topped with whipped cream and shattered Violet Crumble bars.

These chocolate ginger mud cakes with their gorgeous gum nut decorations are easier to make than you'd think. Perfect when the occasion calls for a bit of stylish Australiana.

Fig and chocolate studded cupcakes spread with chocolate ganache and topped with fresh figs and toffee crowns make a pretty spectacular treat.

These smoked trout tarts with peas and dill make a great lunch. If you'd like to make finger food sized versions for a party, just quarter the filo sheets at the beginning, use a mini-muffin tin and cut the cooking time to 10-12 minutes.

It is fine to use one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Note

This decadent almond crunch is a stunning accompaniment to hot espresso.

These crisp brandy snaps make a sophisticated, light dessert for a dinner party.

This recipe cleverly combines a honeycomb texture with toffee flavours to make a fabulous dipping dessert.

With layers of chocolate sponge, raspberry cream and crisp almond-topped meringue, this decadent cake is irresistible. It looks almost too good to eat. Almost.

Equipment: 3 x 12-hole (1/3-cup/80ml) standard muffin pans, 30 standard paper cases. The icing will set quickly, so return it to the pan of water and reheat it gently until it’s runny again. Don’t overheat the icing or it will crystallise. A tiered cake plate is the perfect way to show off these ever-popular patty […]

This decadent tart is beautiful served with thick cream and has a caramelised surface, similar to a crème brûlée.

Cheese lover? This recipe is absolutely the one for you. Flavoursome gorgonzola, nutty parmesan, and creamy bocconcini are Italian favourites and are calling your name!

The difference between 100% corn (maize) cornflour and wheaten cornflour (cornstarch) is that wheaten has gluten, whereas 100% corn is gluten-free. The gluten adds height to the sponge and gives it a lighter texture. Note

Veal schnitzel is thinly sliced steak available crumbed or plain (uncrumbed); we use plain uncrumbed schnitzel, sometimes called escalopes, in our recipes. Because veal schnitzels (escalopes) are a very lean cut of meat, they dry out quickly if overcooked. Fry them over a high heat for a short time. Note

A daikon and potato gratin with spring onion, bay leaf and crushed garlic.

These impressive desserts are a lot simpler to make that they look, and give the final course a little glamour.

With layers of almond sponge, raspberry mousse and cream, this spectacular cake is delectable and perfect for a celebration.

Take an eaton mess, replace the pav with macaroons and add some custard and you have this deliciously layered raspberry dessert in mere moments.

This lemon tea cake is made something special when you layer it with lashings of lemon mascarpone frosting.

Try this classic Italian dessert with a hazelnut twist.

For a speedy, elegant dessert, try this French classic with a cardamom twist.

The smooth, truffley mousse layered on top of a rich chocolate cake gives this dish a particular depth of flavour and texture. Perfect for a special celebration.

Not only do these white chocolate and raspberry mille-feuilles look amazing, they taste just as good. They are surprisingly quick and easy to make so you don't need an excuse to whip up a batch and surprise your loved ones.

Use any berries you like in this cake; they will all marry happily with the orange flavour. The mascarpone adds an extra level of decadence.

We used a goat’s milk feta cheese. It is fine to use just one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Note

Can’t decide on cake or meringue? Why not both! It starts with a cake base, topped with meringue and sandwiched with mascarpone cream.

A rich and creamy herb and garlic chicken with gnocchi from Australian Women's Weekly.

These simple little strawberry shortcakes are made using pastry rather than shortbread, making them lighter and quicker to bake.

Show off your MasterChef skills by making this traditional croquembouche. You will need a croquembouche stand, and if you've got a silicon liner to help slip the finished tower from the stand all the better. It'll be worth the work to see the look on your guests' faces when you present them with croquembouche.

With a crunchy biscuit base, ice-cream filling with sliced banana, toffeed pecans and a drizzle of caramel sauce, this decadent tart will satisfy the sweetest tooth.

This quiche is simple, easy and utterly delicious.

Filled with raspberry jam and whipped cream, these lamington-style cakes make the perfect morning or afternoon treat.

A beautiful and delicious creamy semi-dried tomato and veal from Australian Women's Weekly.

Locking in the base of a springform pan upside down, makes it easier to remove the cake later. Blowtorches are available from kitchenware and hardware stores. Alternatively, you can place the tray of figs under a hot grill to caramelise the sugar. Note

Truffles are a cook’s secret pleasure: they look splendidly impressive but are actually quite effortless to make. Basically a round of chilled flavoured ganache rolled in melted milk, dark or white chocolate with, perhaps, cocoa, coconut, chopped nuts or citrus rind, a truffle is refrigerated until it’s set then presented en masse or singly, with […]

Like a cocktail in a cake, this pineapple malibu cream cake makes a fabulous centrepiece for a special celebration. You can use well crushed fresh pineapple if you like.

Named for it's shape, this roulade is a filled cake that has been rolled into dessert perfection!

With layers of sponge, cheesecake filling, berries and custard, this delicious trifle is sure to impress.

White Christmas is taken to the next level with these sweet treats in the shape of mini Christmas trees.

These mousse-like layers have a light, delectable texture and are full of creamy flavours.

Accurately named in French as crème brûlée literally meaning 'burnt cream', this fabulous dessert is oozing goodness under that crunchy top.

This recipe can be made a week ahead. Note

Stuffed with chopped pecans and drizzled in a butterscotch sauce, these buttery apples make a heavenly dessert.

If you're in the mood for something deeply indulgent, you can't go past this moist flourless chocolate and hazelnut cake. As a bonus, it is gluten-free, wheat-free and yeast-free.

This pudding perfectly balances the tartness of the rhubarb with the sweet, creaminess of white chocolate. Delicious!

Featherlight sponge cake layered with luscious raspberry cream makes for a stunning and delicious treat.

The kids will adore these little white chocolate cups with strawberries and fruche. For a more adult version, leave out the fruche and dip the strawberries in white chocolate before arranging them in the cups.

Tomato salsa and guacamole add a burst of flavour to these delicious fish fajitas with guacamole.

This Italian tart with sour cream pastry and a sweet quince jam filling is wonderfully simple to make and delicious to eat.

There's only one way to make a custard tart even better, and that's to add chocolate.

Delight your loved ones at Easter time or just as a special dessert with these white chocolate and passionfruit mousse eggs.

This creamy custard sauce is traditionally served cold and can be made well ahead of time. If you're cooking for all the family you can leave out the liqueur, or just add it to half of the custard and serve in two different jugs.

Lighter than custard, lemon chiffon cream adds a citrus kick to this fruity mango trifle. Revel in some old-fashioned indulgence with layers of jelly, fruit, sponge fingers and cream.

Quick and easy as it is, this pappardelle with chicken and creamy mushroom sauce makes a surprisingly luxurious dinner for a dish that's verging on a store-cupboard classic.

Like a pared back version of Eton mess, with strawberries alone rather than a mix of berries, this strawberry meringue cream also has a shot of liqueur to spice things up.

These cakes supposedly take their name from the powder puffs used by women to dust on face powder. Whatever the provenance, strawberries and cream powder puffs are light, airy and absolutely delicious.

This chocolate nougat frozen parfait is incredibly simple to make, but is bound to impress. A great way to end a special dinner party.

This mile-high frosted layer cake, stuffed with raspberries and passionfruit, makes a real statement and a stunning centrepiece for any celebration.

A fool is a traditional English dessert made from cooked fruit mixed with whipped cream. You need about four trimmed stalks of rhubarb for this recipe.

Light, crumbly kisses are utterly divine sandwiched together with Vienna cream. These classic little biscuits are make a scrumptious afternoon treat. The hardest thing is trying not to eat them all at once.