Picnic

Freeze leftover pitta breads to use in later recipes. Note

Assemble and serve éclairs as close to serving time as possible. Note

This buttery apple pie slice is perfect for a picnic and tastes heavenly with whipped cinnamon cream.

Chicken wing nibbles are available from most major supermarkets. You could also use chicken drumettes. Note

With the perfect amount of spice, these tasty Turkish chicken kebabs are great for a family dinner or barbecue with friends.

This rustic terrine makes a lovely lunch or starter. Serve with crusty french bread and cornichons (gherkins), if desired.

Studded with pistachios, this country-style chicken terrine would be excellent made with duck as well. Serve with relish and fresh bread.

Let the smell of baking bread and fragrant rosemary infuse your home as you whip up this delicious quickbread.

These muesli bars are the perfect after-school snack for kids on the go. They are packed full of the protein of peanut butter and energy-boosting honey.

Rich, indulgent and utterly delicious, this chocolate fudge cake deserves to be shared among good friends.

Broad beans and mint are a match made in culinary heaven. With the addition of prosciutto and a red wine vinegar dressing, this is the ideal spring side.

Sometimes nicknamed “yuppie Vegemite”, this classic Provençal preparation is used as a dip for raw vegetables, spread on bread and pizza, and served with fish and meats. Note

Use a mandolin or V-slicer if you have one, to finely shred the cabbage and slice the radishes. Note

Give your usual potato frittata a gutsy flavour kick by adding capsicum and olive. Serve it warm from the oven with a green salad or take it on a romantic picnic.

Slathered with chocolate cream frosting, these divine little coconut chocolate cakes make an excellent afternoon tea treat.

Perfect for packing, easy to share and full of flavour, this picnic cottage loaf is just crying out to be eaten on a blanket spread out on the grass.

Prepare the couscous and cook the beans and peas the day before the picnic. Plunging the barely cooked beans and peas into a bowl of iced water will instantly stop the cooking and will hold the colour better than rinsing them under cold water. Drain them well then wrap in paper towel and store in the fridge. Assemble the salad on the morning of the picnic.

The bright, sharp colours and flavours of this chickpea, tomato and capsicum salad are complemented by the red wine and lemon juice dressing.

You can also bake this mixture in one loaf pan;­ it will take about 45 minutes to cook. Loaves are best made on the day of serving. Note

Sprinkled with fresh basil and sea salt, this crisp artichoke and prosciutto tart is simply mouth-watering.

Homemade syrups and cordials are a great addition to your fridge or pantry, they can be used to make refreshing drinks, served neat over ice-cream or as the base for other fruit-based sauces.

Use any type or combination of berries you like. We used a combination of boysenberries, raspberries and cherries. Note

Coffee caramel cupcakes piled high with delicious coffee cream, thanks to rich jersey caramels.

Filled sponges are best eaten the day they are made. Note

We used a store-bought lemon curd in this recipe. Biscuits can be made a day ahead; they are best filled on the day of serving. Note

There's nothing more refreshing than a long, cool glass of spritzer when you're parched. This zesty lime and mint spritzer will revive you.

These tender, barbecued lemon and garlic pork ribs are literally finger-licking good, perfect for lunch with friends.

This salad could hardly be simpler, but the combination of shredded chicken, fresh figs and bitter leaves makes for a quietly spectacular dish.

This chicken filo pie makes a great centrepiece for a weekend lunch with friends, or a picnic in the park.

Southern-fried chicken is the original finger-licking dinner dish, this Cajun-spiced version is spicy to boot.

Sweet and rich hazelnut and espresso friands make a delicate and exquisite afternoon tea treat.

A traditional Turkish dish that is great for sharing with family and friends.

Jelly buttons are liquorice flavoured jellies with a crunchy coating. They are also known as jelly spogs. Note

This is delicious served warm or cold, so is great for picnics or a make-ahead lunch. Note

You can serve these drumettes with baby pappadums and lemon wedges. Tikkapasteisa mild paste made from spices and oils and frequently coloured red. It’s used for marinating or for brushing over meat, seafood or poultry, before or during cooking. Here it is mixed with yogurt and used as a marinade. Note

Enjoy these sweet little cranberry and coconut treats with a cup of tea or coffee and good conversation.

You could also use a 22cm (9-inch) round loosebased fluted flan tin for this recipe. You can also use lasoda or sebago potatoes in this recipe. Note

This yummy chicken mixture is great for party nibbles. The roasted almonds add a lovely crunch to these picture-perfect rolls.

Kumara dampers are a marriage of old Australia and new, of bush practicality and modern, urban culinary exploration. The pumpkin scone of Modern Australian cuisine.

Fruity and fabulous, this cheesecake is perfect for picnics, parties or just dessert.

If you like, decorate the brownie with white chocolate curls ­ just run a vegetable peeler down the side of a just slightly warmed chocolate block. Jersey caramels are available at supermarkets in the confectionery aisle. Note

Celebrate the arrival of spring with this vibrant salad complete with tender grilled lamb, juicy tomatoes and fresh podded peas.

It is important to use silken tofu for this recipe to get the right texture. Note

Sweet, rich and wonderfully decadent, this beautiful chocolate slice is easy to make and perfect enjoyed with a cup of coffee for a relaxing morning or afternoon treat.

Buy basil pesto, instead of making your own, if liked. Note

Can be made a day ahead up to step 2, and left covered in the fridge. Note

If using frozen raspberries, don’t thaw them, as the colour will run. Granny smith or golden delicious apples are both good varieties to use in this recipe. Note

Chewy, rich and gorgeously lush, these fudgy chocolate, cherry and coconut cookies are perfect served with a strong cup of coffee.

This recipe can be made a day ahead, but hold off on adding the ginger ale until just before serving. Note

Eating gluten-free doesn't mean your baking days are over! These gluten-free chocolate fudge brownies are dense, chocolatey and immensely satisfying.