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They don't call it a classic for nothing. This Italian spaghetti dish is so effortless and simple yet so delicious you'll soon see why it's such a staple.

With just enough spice and the right amount of herbs, this tasty Asian chicken noodle salad is packed full of flavour, perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.

Celebrate the birth and naming of the newest princess born to the British Royal Family with this delicious chocolatey dessert. A fitting tribute to little Charlotte, we think!

Juicy and delicious tropical fruit with rosewater syrup. You can use pineapple or even watermelon instead of the papaya if you prefer. You could also use 4 cardamom pods and a cinnamon quill instead of the rosewater.

The supremely clever culinary folk over at Woman's Day have created the most delicious Eton mess. We're lucky they left enough for us to complete the shoot. It didn't last very long!

This colourful loaf is stuffed full of bright and healthy Mediterranean vegetables and makes a delicious change from the usual sandwiches.

Taste the dressing before serving to ensure it is a perfect balance of hot, sour, sweet and salty. If it is too hot, add extra lime juice and sugar. If desired, you could a little crushed peanut brittle or bean sprouts for extra crunch and sweetness. Note

Opposites attract in this cake with sour cream, white chocolate and apricot creating an explosion of flavour in your mouth.

Home made preserves are so very simple to make, and there's so much pleasure to be had from eating jam you made yourself.

A fresh green salad is given a whole new lease of life with tender baby octopus, olives, herbs and lemon. Baby octopus are much easier to prepare than their bigger brethren.

Spicy, sweet and fragrant, these prawn skewers are great barbecued for lunch and make perfect finger food for parties.

This thick, creamy and utterly delicious watermelon and berry frappe is a great way to start your day, or to reach for as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Naturally sweet and enlivened by a shot of lime.

Prawns are packed with protein, a good source of omega 3 fatty acids and a delicious way to increase your intake of iron, zinc and vitamin E. Try these prawns with fennel salad and mustard dressing, alfresco style.

Surprisingly, the humble artichoke is part of the thistle family. Served here topped with chopped pine nuts and fresh chervil, with a tomato vinaigrette, they'll make a sophisticated, mouth-watering appetiser at your next dinner party.

Not only are these Italian-style lamb cutlets served with mediterranean vegetables packed full of vitamins, they are a one pot dish. Win, win.

When it comes to this chilli crab dish, the reward is worth the effort of getting to that sweet and tender meat, which is deliciously complimented by the spices and fresh coriander. For best results, serve with plenty of napkins and a crisp white wine.

Offer your guests this seafood platter as part of a selection of tapas or share plate dishes at your next gathering. Serve with a bowl of olives, crusty bread and a glass of icy cold, crisp white wine.

This bright and zesty salad will tickle your taste buds. Smoked chicken and asparagus salad with a buttermilk dressing makes a great lunch or light dinner.

Named after the Russian ballerina, the pavlova is a familiar and well loved Antipodean dessert. You can experiment with all kinds of fruit toppings, but berries and cream is always a winner.

You can whip up these Asian fish patties in no time. Served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce, they are sure to please even the fussiest of eaters. We've used blue-eye, but any firm white fish will do.

This dessert is a feast for the eyes and the mouth. Sorbets are deceptively easy to make, but never fail to impress. These tropical flavoured, brightly coloured versions are particularly splendid.

Bring a burst of colour and light, fresh flavour to your dinner party table with this prawn ravioli and mint and pea puree. There will be some fancy finger work involved but just look at this delightful result.

Make the most of alfresco dining with this simple and healthy chilli prawn salad with noodles. It is packed full of the fresh, distinctive flavours of Asia and makes a healthy and delicious light lunch or supper.

This lemon curd crepe cake is a deliciously sophisticated version of pancakes with lemon and sugar. Be sure to cook the curd gently over simmering water, and don't let the bowl touch the base of the pan.

Clafoutis is a traditional French baked dessert, often made with cherries. We've used the best of in-season summer berries in this recipe, but any combination of berries would be equally delicious.

These traditional Vietnamese rice paper rolls (gỏi cuốn) are a fresh and healthy option to share with family and friends. Served alongside the classic dipping sauce, they'll be gone in no time.

A more sophisticated cousin of fish-n-chips and mushy peas, this seared ocean trout and potato smash with pea and mint salsa is simple to prepare, and a healthy and delicious way to increase your oily fish intake.

Try these prawns with chilli, coriander and lime butter for a refreshing twist on this Aussie seafood staple. It works beautifully as a starter or even as a main, along with fresh, crusty bread.

Drizzled with a herby lemon dressing and scattered with toasted pecans, this salad is a wonderful way to celebrate the arrival of spring.

Give your family a taste of Southeast Asia with these garlic prawns and buk choy with herbed rice. Buk choy is becoming a common vegetable in many Australian kitchens and not without good reason. It's healthy, delicious and versatile.

If you're looking to give your vanilla ice-cream a little lift, look no further than these chocolate hazelnut ice-cream cones. Just 10 minutes with a few ingredients and you can create something very special.

Make this batch of honey prawns at your next gathering. Everyone from the little ones to the adults will adore these little morsels of sweet orange coloured deliciousness. They are the ultimate finger food.

This prawn and sweet chilli salad ticks all the boxes. It's full of fresh and healthy ingredients, it looks beautiful on the plate and it is full of those zingy Asian flavours that compliment seafood so well.

One of the true classics from cocktail history, a Tom Collins is a gin based cocktail spiked with lemon, sweetened with sugar and finished off with a maraschino cherry.

Scoff your way through these delicious white wine and garlic mussels to find a tasty broth at the bottom. Keep the shell, still hinged, from the first mussel you eat and use this to remove the remaining mussels from their shells.

All you need is a little patience and a good blender and you could be delighting your dinner guests with this raspberry sorbet. You can experiment with all kinds of berries and fruit, but we love the glorious colour.

With a rosy pink filling sandwiched between layers of light sponge, this strawberry mousse cake is visually stunning. It's also deceptively easy to make and assemble. Yes, the store bought sponge has a place in the AWW kitchen!

Not suitable to freeze. Cavalo nero suitable to microwave. This recipe is also delicious with white fish, chicken breast or thin steaks. You can use black or green tapenade or substitute good quality basil or rocket pesto. Cavalo nero doesn’t lose volume like spinach or silverbeet, though either of these can be substituted if cavalo […]

Seafood salad does not have to be accompanied by mounds of mayonnaise. Try our prawn, scallop and asparagus salad with ginger dressing for a light, fresh and zingy alternative. For best results, serve with a crisp chardonnay.

You need to buy a 1.5kg piece of watermelon to get the amount of chopped watermelon needed for this recipe. Note

Celebrate spring with this zesty, flavour-packed risotto.

Celebrate summer with this refreshing, delicious cocktail.

This healthy Lebanese-inspired falafel platter is absolutely mouth-watering served with a summery heirloom tomato salad and pita breads.

The chilli-infused vodka is also very good with lemonade and crushed coriander roots. Chilli-infused vodka can be made up to 1 month ahead. Watermelon juice separates on standing so this recipe is best made close to serving. For a quick cocktail, replace the sugar syrup and soda water with 2 cups (500ml) lemonade. Note

You will need about 2 limes for this recipe. Note

One taste of this rich and flavoursome antioxidant rich tomato soup and you'll never want the canned version again. Serve with plenty of crusty bread to mop up every last drop.

Served with grilled sourdough, this colourful dish makes a stunning, summery appetiser or lunch.

Sweet, juicy peaches are beautiful served atop this golden, crumbly almond tart. Sprinkle with some icing sugar for a quick and tasty baked dessert.

This scrummy and healthy wholemeal spaghetti with broccolini and garlic crumbs is a great for a weeknight dinner. One of those meals that makes you feel good while it does you good!

Enjoy this easy barbecue dish with its punchy flavours of lime, wasabi and chilli.

This beautiful seafood dish is perfect for entertaining guests. Moist, flaky salmon is beautiful topped with a fragrant olive, capsicum and basil salsa.

This moreish pasta dish is ideal for a family lunch or quick mid-week dinner.

The fresh flavours of Vietnam make this plump prawn and crisp cucumber salad an utterly delightful dish.

This lemony pasta dish is just the ticket for a speedy, comforting meal.

Sparkling wine and fresh peaches are combined to make this decadent summer dessert.

These herby, juicy stuffed tomatoes make a fantastic side dish.

Healthy and delicious banana ice-blocks

If you would like to make your own delicious pastry cases, see the recipe for pastry in blueberry apple crumbles. Note

A fragrant Tandoori chicken salad topped with refreshing yoghurt from Australian Women's Weekly.

Marinated in garlic, lemon and Greek oregano, this barbecued octopus dish is lip-smackingly good.

Celebrate the warmer weather with this light, herby salad topped with goat's cheese and spiced almonds.

This light, fresh and flavoursome dish is perfect as a starter or finger food for dinner parties.

Celebrate summer with this beautiful, light asparagus tempura drizzled in a herby vinaigrette.

Crunchy, fruity and spicy, this black bean and mango salsa is gorgeous paired with fish.

You could add white rum to this delicious passionfruit sparkler to make a refreshing party punch if you like.

The combination of fresh barbecued squid and salty squid works so well together, you'll be surprised you haven't tried it earlier! Serve with crusty toast and a fresh olive dressing for an ultimate flavour kick.

Draped in melted chocolate and frozen, this incredible mixed fruit ice-cream pudding is perfect for a summer Christmas.

This marshmallow-textured pavlova is cooked directly on the platter it's served on, which eliminates the risk of breaking the fragile meringue when transferring it. Simply make sure the platter is plain, sturdy and ovenproof.

For a delightful summer dessert, try these stacks of boozy cream, juicy strawberries and crisp brandy snaps drizzled with passionfruit.

We used butter beans for this recipe, but you can use any white beans. Note

What a refreshing way to hydrate and contribute to your five-a-day target. You can experiment with all sorts of fruit, and mint goes with just about anything.

We used a baguette for the garlic toast. If making this dish a few hours ahead, combine ingredients, except for cucumber, in large bowl; toss cucumber through just before serving. The longer the salmon marinates with the lime, the more 'cooked' it will be.

The ideal salad: delicious, healthy and filling.

This delicious salad is best made and assembled the day you are going to eat it; it can be made in the morning if you are going to be enjoying it for lunch.

Roasted pears are soft, sweet and somehow autumnal in flavour, they're also complemented beautifully by the balsamic and mustard dressing on this pear and baby spinach salad.

Use any kind of crab, available from fish markets, if blue swimmers are not in season. Radicchio is a burgundy-leafed lettuce with white ribs and a slightly bitter flavour.

The contrast between creamy honey ice-cream and juicy, sweet fruit is stunning in this lovely summer dessert.

This summer dessert is simple and absolutely delicious, especially with a dollop of mascarpone on top.

You can use feta cheese in place of goat’s cheese. Make pastry cases a week ahead; store in an airtight container. Prepare asparagus and tomatoes 8 hours ahead for asparagus mixture; cover, refrigerate separately. Assemble tarts just before serving. Note

You can use any firm white fish fillets in this recipe. Note

The clue is in the name. This is, no question, the ultimate berry trifle. It is perfect for any special occasion.

Burgers have a bit of a bad image, mainly due to fast-food chains using highly processed ingredients and loads of fat. In fact, burgers are a wholesome and well-rounded meal if made with quality ingredients. Lean beef, salad vegetables, the bread of your choice – it’s all good, healthy stuff. Some people swear by beetroot on a burger, while others love pineapple, bacon and egg or a whole range of salads. However you like them, they’re a delicious family favourite.