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Slow-cooker meals are a blessing during the working week, especially in the colder months. Let this lamb, spinach and chickpea pilaf greet you at the end of a busy day.

Vegetarian casseroles are a great way to get a lot of veggies in a tasty, hassle free way.

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

There's no need to get your boning knife out for this simple, tasty lamb leg with garlic and thyme, just ask your butcher to butterfly a leg of lamb for you.

We used packham pears in this recipe. Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the reduced syrup if it is too sweet. Note

Dill and salmon are a delicious pair in this easy, creamy risotto.

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Turn an everyday snack into a treat with a difference with this cajun-spiced popcorn recipe.

Roasting cherry tomatoes intensifies the flavour and transforms them into a lovely accompaniment to the lamb. Note

It's hard to eat poorly when you've got a carton of eggs in the fridge, even if there's little else around. Eggs represent very compact packets of protein and nutrients ready to be turned into a nutritious meal in minutes. Master an omelette then you can create a filling according to what you have on hand.

You can double or triple the quantities, filling large dishes to serve a crowd. Do ahead This recipe can be prepared a day ahead to the end of step 3, cover and refrigerate. Finish the recipe when you’re ready to serve. Substitutes You can use a combination of other cheeses such as parmesan, vintage cheddar, […]

You need to press the cake mixture into balls using your hands, ­ do not roll as the mixture will crumble. You will need 25 lollypop or paddle pop sticks for this recipe. When dipping the popcakes in chocolate, tilt the bowl of chocolate to one side, so the chocolate is deep enough to completely […]

Hot and sour (tom yum) soup is a classic Thai soup that is, as the name suggests, spicy and sour. Made well, it is a bracing and nourishing dish with strong yet perfectly balanced flavours.

Store rocky road in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Note

Duck kway teow, a popular stir-fried rice noodle dish, in a box for kid's snacks.

A healthy and delicious Japanese starter or side dish of teriyaki snow peas and snap peas.

Fun envelope cookies for special occasions like weddings and engagement parties.

There's nothing abstemious about this gluten-free chocolate cake recipe, especially not with the luscious chocolate frosting all over it.

Store patties, covered, in the fridge for up to 2 days. Freeze uncooked patties for up to 1 month. Defrost patties in the fridge before cooking. Note

Try this recipe for a roast with a twist. Beer finds it's place in yet another crowd pleasing dish.

Tiny, blue-grey poppy seeds add texture and a slightly nutty taste. Note

Stir-fried udon noodles with beef and tomato from Australian Women's Weekly.

Pick up a cooked chicken on your way home from work and you can have this delicious and hearty meal on the table soon after you walk in the front door.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Tasty and tender, these chicken, carrot and feta patties make a great lunch or light dinner.

Start your day with a delicious egg, mushroom and prosciutto breakfast pizzas.

Also known as ‘bow-tie’ pasta, farfalle is good for this dish. The crinkles of each piece enfold the ricotta and peas for maximum deliciousness. However, you can replace the farfalle with penne or small shells if you want. Note

This cheat's ravioli is easy, light and brimming with summery flavours.

If preferred, use eating chocolate, broken into pieces for melting. Be careful not to overheat chocolate when melting as it will become hard and unusable. Add a few drops of peppermint essence to the mixture if liked. Note

Use thinly sliced pork fillet instead of pork strips if you like. Pork mixture can be marinated for a few hours or overnight in the fridge. Note

Delicious chicken tenderloins with a tangy coconut and peanut sauce.

Trim the edges of the lettuce leaves with kitchen scissors to make them look neater. Hold lettuce, cored end up, under cold running water. The water will get between the leaves, making them slip off easily and intact. Note

Embossed cookie cutters come with assorted messages and are available from cake decorating and kitchen shops, and most larger department stores. Or, you can stamp a message with individual letters into the cookie dough. You need a 7.5cm (3-inch) round fluted cutter, a 7.5cm (3-inch) embossed cookie cutter and a piping bag fitted with a […]

A North Italian vegetable and rice dish cooked in broth to a creamy consistency.

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

Soak 12 bamboo skewers in water for at least an hour before using to prevent them from scorching during cooking. Note

These easy vegetarian pita pockets will be gobbled up by the whole family.

Plump raisins and tender pecans make this fruit loaf a great choice for breakfast or afternoon tea.

The perfect healthy snack; zucchini fritters with skordalia, a thick purée of Greek cuisine, from Australian Women's Weekly.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Egg rings are available at selected supermarkets and homeware stores. Note

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

It’s a lot easier to slice the steak into wafer-thin strips if you partially freeze it first. Serve immediately with steamed rice. Recipe should be prepared as required. Note

While the cooking method may stray from tradition, there are only pure, classic, mouth-watering flavours to be found in these delicious brownies. This recipe is an easy crowd pleaser.

Filled with ham, cheese and scrambled egg, these easy pinwheels are perfect for a morning snack.

Cider braised onions turn these hot dogs into a gourmet experience. You can use any leftover onions (if there are any!) as a side for any meat dish.

Chimichurri is a spicy marinade and dipping sauce often served with grilled meat; it is popular in many Latin and South American countries, especially Argentina.

Japanese flavours permeate this dish, from the soy mirin dressing to the crispy nori shreds on top of the grilled tuna.

It’s a lot easier to slice the steak into wafer-thin strips if you partially freeze it first. Accompany with rice, if desired. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

The classic Greek seasoning of lemon, oregano and garlic brings out the flavour and helps tenderise the meat for these marinated lamb skewers. With a Greek salad and smokey baba ganoush on the side, it's a light, satisfying meal bursting with flavour.

Peppery rocket is one of the best things to top a pizza in recent years, and is perfect paired with ham, cherry tomatoes and ricotta on these simple pita pocket pizzas.

Super simple and seriously tasty, this spaghetti with anchovies, olives and rocket is the ideal mid-week dinner.

Perfect for school lunches, picnics or after-school snacks and equally delicious hot or cold, these mini leek and parmesan fritters will always satisfy hungry mouths.

Serve with chopped mint or basil leaves. Note

Some soups just beg to be enjoyed in the springtime. This brothy risoni and spring vegetable soup is light, tasty and ready in a jiffy. Serve with warm, fresh crusty bread.

The turkey can be swapped for cooked chicken breast. Vegetables can be prepared a day ahead, cover with damp kitchen paper and plastic wrap, and store in the fridge. Drizzle with soy sauce just before serving. You can add or omit the chilli depending on how hot you like your food. Note

A fresh, bright and light salad with delicate crab meat, tender avocado, bitter leaves and fresh red chilli, great as a starter or light lunch.

Chorizo is a sausage made of coarsely ground pork and highly seasoned with garlic and chilli.

Citrus lovers will adore these fluffy puddings drizzled in marmalade syrup.

Instead of pure vegetable oil to deep-fry, you can blend it (50/50) with sesame oil. Note

If you have time, marinate the chops, covered, for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Note

Carrot raita

Thick ready-made custard is sold in the refrigerated section of supermarkets. Note

A historically North African dish named after the earthenware pot in which it is cooked.

Tasty, spiced prawn skewers make a fabulous lunch with salad and char-grilled bread on the side.

You can substitute the extra ricotta with cream cheese, if you like. Note

This is our twist on a caesar salad ­ the addition of potato makes this recipe suitable for a quick dinner or an easy option for lunch at work. For a low-fat version, replace the mayonnaise with skim-milk natural yogurt. The breadcrumbs can be toasted in the oven instead of frying them. Note

Rich and full of flavour, this recipe for veal cutlets with red pesto sauce is quick and easy but very tasty.

If you want to make the bread a little lighter in colour and texture, use half white self-raising flour with the wholemeal self-raising flour. Note

Break your fast with this classic breakfast fry-up, complete with fried eggs, roasted tomatoes, crispy ham and herby mushrooms.

Caramelised onion and potato pizza is delicious as is, but you can also add ingredients like olives, proscuitto or cherry tomatoes if you like.

A fresh and fragrant braised duck dish that is fragrant and full of flavour. Most types of dried mushrooms will work well; if you want to stick with the Asian theme of the dish, use dried shiitakes.

An exquisite main dish for special occasions; Thai coconut-poached chicken & herb salad.

Indian-style tandoori lamb cutlets with sweet mango chutney from Australian Women's Weekly.

This Za'atar spiced chickpea salad with feta and mint is a great summer salad option.

Try this delightfully citrusy orange flavoured macaroon cake next time you're asked to 'bring a plate'. The unique combination and texture of coconut and orange will be a sure fire winner.

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.

An Italian egg-based dish packed full of capsicum, red onion, potato and chilli.

Both the kids and adults will love these tasty and simple hot dogs.

Rich and flavoursome duck red curry from Australian Women's Weekly.