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This simple English fare has stood the test of time. Perfect to take to work or on a picnic.

Bring the indulgent flavours of coffee and liquor to this truly decadent Kahlua-infused dessert.

This is the traditional French savoury quiche recipe made with bacon, egg and cream.
If you're not a confident pastry cook, you can make this dish using a sheet of frozen shortcrust pastry.

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When the kids get home from school starving, it's a good time to slip something healthy on their plate. We've got five great ideas including muffins, a smoothie, snack balls, fruit dip and quesadillas...

Here’s a sensational soup by Julie Biuso to enjoy as autumn weather rolls around. It’s a great time for soup, whether it be fresh and invigorating or hearty and comforting

Chicken liver pate can be served on toast or biscuits, with drinks or, set in small individual containers, it is a perfect first course for a dinner party.

This incredibly simple fish curry uses ginger, garam masala, paprika and turmeric to add flavour without heat, and buttermilk for a smooth, creamy finish.

Start your next romantic dinner with a flourish and serve these luscious toblerone cocktails. The best part is the preparation time; in mere moments these chocolatey, boozy glass of creamy decadence can be on the table.

A classic chocolate caramel slice for a special occasion.

In these enlightened times we feast in all manner of ways on the 25th. But the traditional New Zealand Christmas dinner of a perfectly glazed ham, carrots, spuds and peas followed by a berry-packed and boozily indulgent trifle is still incredibly hard to beat. Sophie Gray aces a classic

Try this hearty lamb and vegetable combination, wrapped in tasty prosciutto and accompanied by smooth and creamy celeriac mash potato.

Sweet and spicy, crunchy and tender blend in this flavoursome Chinese dish of pork rissoles in hoisin sauce with coleslaw and crisp noodles.

A simple gluten- and dairy-free muffin recipe that makes a perfect breakfast on the run, or morning and afternoon tea.

Jazz up your next barbecue with these spicy prawns and whiting fillets served alongside fresh vegetables and herb aioli.

A quick and easy weeknight chicken dish that is rich with Japanese flavours.

Pop some healthy veggies into the kids favourite macaroni and cheese dish. With grated carrot, broccoli and crispy bacon rashers there's no need to feel guilty about this cheesy pasta delight.

This moist and buttery tea cake, adorned with raspberries and almond flakes is a wonderful afternoon or after-dinner treat - especially with thickened cream.

If you need to feed a crowd in a hurry, then cook up a couple of batches of this cheesy Mexican bake that's packed with filling beef and kidney beans.

Make these cute and colourful gingerbread cookies for the family, a children's party or to give as gifts. They can be made up to 4 days ahead.

This classic English lemony sponge cake gets a fruity twist by adding sultanas. Freeze in slices to put in lunchboxes and take to picnics.

Delicious served warm or cold, a wedge of asparagus quiche makes for a satisfying lunch or light dinner. Great with a mixed salad.

Throw some different ingredients into the traditional burger with chicken patties, avocado slices and rashers of bacon. This new combo won't disappoint.

Chocolate brownies are one of life's sweet delights and yet they are surprisingly easy to make.

These veal schnitzels soak up the tasty lemon and caper sauce providing a delicious dinner in just 18 minutes.

Quick, easy and delicious, this creamy carbonara pasta with pancetta is the ultimate after-work dinner dish.

Sausages and pasta aren't simply great comfort food. They are perfect quick weeknight dinners that all the family can enjoy.

Take your guests on a trip to Paris with this traditional French appetiser and two delicious dips to choose from.

Full of leafy vegetable goodness, with juicy tomatoes, crisp spinach, hearty sausage and smooth feta, this salad is a healthy but tasty meal.

With such creamy mashed potato, crunchy bacon and juicy pork cutlets no kids will be complaining about the flavoursome addition of brussels sprouts.

Add some spice to your life with this chilli pasta, complete with olives, capers and juicy chunks of tuna.

Herb crumbed veal, or any meat of choice, served with rosemary-infused potatoes is a great way to jazz up an ordinary weeknight family meal.

Try these traditional British cottage pies, topped with cheesy, creamy mashed potato and served in four individual ramekins. Great partnered with a rosemary salad.

This creamy, classic French sauce is as versatile as it is more-ish. Serve with baked fish and vegies, as we did here, or use it to jazz up your breakfast poached eggs, a side dish of vegetables (try it with steamed asparagus), or grilled chicken.

If you follow a gluten-free diet and have a sweet tooth, these zesty muffins are the perfect choice for when you get the munchies.

Give the classic Aussie lamb an Italian twist with the addition of melted bocconcini and tangy gremolata.

A tasty, quick and easy meal for that time of the week when grocery stocks are running low. You can add curry powder to taste for family members with sensitive palates.

This summery salsa adds flavour with style. So grab a can of mango slices, or a fresh mango when in season, and dress up simple snags and spuds.

Perfect for a tapas plate or light lunch, these lamb koftas go perfectly with the fresh cucumber yoghurt and warm pitta bread.

This simple but elegant roast duck recipe is sure to delight dinner guests at any occasion.

Feel like a soup to warm your soul but still crave meat and veg? This pork laksa will provide the heat with chopped chilli pieces while the fresh vegetables make this a nutritious, well-rounded meal.

This Asian-style dish makes a great starter, side or crunchy finger food.

If you're looking to try something a little different, then give these fritters a go. They're made with good old-fashioned cans of sardines in oil and will on the table in 10 minutes flat! Also great as finger food at a party.

A blend of exotic spices transform these baked chicken pieces into a Middle-Eastern delight. The longer the marinating time the more of a delight this dish will be.

Start your day the right way with the deliciously healthy and nutty super muesli, packed full of whole grains and antioxidants.

Discover that eating healthily can be extremely delicious with these almond crusted salmon fillets and vegie couscous.

Light, fresh and brimming with flavour, this is a classic Mediterranean salad. For a heartier meal, serve with crusty bread.

Bursting with coconut and topped with fluffy icing, this is a scrumptious teatime treat.

This is a hearty salad ... and a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken.

Enliven your lunch, dinner or special occasion with this middle eastern inspired seafood dish. It features flaky freshwater fish sprinkled with ground spices and served on a bed of couscous.

Aussies love this Middle Eastern vegetarian meal that we've made even tastier. Better still, it will be on the table in just 15 minutes!

Kangaroo mince gives these sausage rolls a gourmet twist, but if you use beef or pork instead, they still qualify as dinky-di Aussie!

Whip up a batch of these easy savoury muffins and serve warm straight away ... or store in an airtight container ready to be popped into a school or work lunchbox.

Get lost in the full Mediterranean flavours of this tasty seafood tagine, complete with juicy olives and tomatoes that will burst in your mouth.

This delicious pudding mixes a sweet, oozing caramel sauce with crunchy pecans and chewy dates.

Take a pizza base and top with juicy sausage, crispy bacon and yummy potato for a flavoursome Italian-inspired treat

This end-of-the-week favourite gets a contemporary makeover here by adding chilli and pesto ... and for the kids, you can simply leave out the chilli.

This succulent, tender veal is sure to impress, particularly when paired with a thick mustard butter. And the best part is no one will believe you did it all in 30 minutes!

Dip chocolate into homemade shortbread and you have a yummy treat for morning or afternoon tea, a picnic dessert or a welcome addition to a school or work lunchbox.

The humble sandwich gets a modern makeover in this recipe. The chilli adds a spicy kick but you might want to leave it out if you're making this recipe to go in kids' lunchboxes!

This old-fashioned treat is easy to make - and quite healthy for a cake! So get baking, then put your feet up with a cuppa.

Warm up with this creamy, seafood broth infused with clams and snapper and seasoned with thyme and tabasco sauce.

Turn your day around with this sublime vanilla butter cake, topped with juicy plums and flaky almonds.

This simple vegetarian pizza uses a homemade pizza base. If you haven't done it before, making your own dough can be very satisfying. Experiment with your favourite toppings.

Whether you want a classy starter for a dinner party, or a light lunch, these risotto cakes accompanied by a yummy homemade mayonnaise are sure to be a winner.

Linguine is a flat spaghetti-type pasta that lends itself to seafood, in particular prawns with garlic and chilli.

This light herby tomato dish makes a great entree. Or you can double or even triple the ingredients for easy-to-eat party finger food that your guests will love.

These dumplings in fragrant broth will be ready to eat in just 25 minutes, making this a quick and easy weekday meal.

A herby variation on traditional eggy bread, you can give this French toast recipe extra zing by using homemade pesto.

We show you how to turn roast chicken into a gourmet meal the whole family will be raving about! The chicken pieces are also ideal to take to a picnic or add to school and work lunch boxes.

Combine the best of meat and seafood with this vongole and chorizo pasta. These small, juicy clams compliment the spicy sausage and provide a delicious meal that only takes 30 minutes to make.

Named after Queen Victoria, this classic sponge cake has been a teatime treat for aeons. Here, it gets a modern facelift with a passionfruit icing.

These easy savoury puddings showcase that winning cheese-and-tomato combination everyone loves.

This humble chicken and brown rice salad offers a taste of Italy, with the hero its lemon mustard dressing.

Add some sweet and sour bliss to an Austrian favourite. Layered with nutritious morello cherries, cinnamon, coconut and delicate filo pastry, this is sure to please your tastebuds.

With chicken and tofu and fragrant Asian flavours, this salad is filling in a light and luscious way.

No one will be able to stop munching on these delicious savoury muffins, filled with feta, cottage cheese and spinach

Whip up this hearty vegetarian pasta with tomato, eggplant and chilli flakes for some added spice.

Homemade burgers are a family favourite and salmon is a super-healthy alternative to meat. These burgers can go from preparation to table in under 45 minutes, making them a perfect weeknight choice.

A luscious finale to a dinner party, this biscotten torte (biscuit cake) requires no cooking and can be made up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated ready to impress your guests.

Crunch through the cooling lettuce before enjoying the spicy prawns that are wrapped inside.

These little banoffees are a perfect sweet treat that the kids can help you make. By using bought pecan and caramel biscuits, they use less than six ingredients and take less than five minutes to bake.

This herbaceous seafood soup showcases plenty of French country charm.

This rice paper roll dish can be served on its own, or with your favourite dipping sauce. Great for lunch boxes, drinks parties and a healthy mid-meal snack.

These quick and easy sausage rolls are a meat-free variation on a traditional family favourite. Made with lentils, vegies and sesame seeds, they are both nutritious and filling.

Jam-packed full of chewy dried fruits, crunchy seeds and whole grains, these homemade muesli bars are the perfect guilt-free snack to make for the whole family.

This American classic campfire sweet treat is believed to have been so-named due to the cries of "some more"! They come in many shapes and sizes. This version uses marshmallows and caramel-filled chocolate. Yum!

If time is short and you have guests arriving for dinner, this Japanese-style beef stir-fry involves some culinary cheating that helps put an impressive main on the table in 30 minutes.

Try this sweet, citrusy American favourite for a summer treat or to perk up dessert time all year round.

An authentic rustic Greek soup, called fasolada, this colourful, warming dish should help banish the winter chills.

This iconic Aussie dish has come a long way since it used to be made with just basic ingredients and cooked over the hot coals of a camp fire! In this simple recipe, damper gets a facelift with the addition of herbs, cheese and pistachios.

This fragrant spicy prawn recipe is bursting with flavour and yet is made with just a few fresh ingredients and clever condiments.

Swap your regular Friday night beef burger for these Greek-inspired lamb patties, topped with beetroot yoghurt and served with pita bread.

Delight your family this weekend with this classic Australian roast dinner. Rosemary and garlic infused lamb is cooked to perfection, and served with roasted pumpkin, potatoes, onions and kumara.

The sublime flavours of mango and coconut are the key ingredients in this easy dessert. You can make it well ahead and just whip it out from the fridge to serve.

This light and luscious dish will brighten up your day. The barbecued, shredded chicken and corn salad are perfect partners. Just wrap in a tortilla and enjoy!

Bring your favourite Indian restaurant right to your home with this classic lamb curry dish. Give the lamb and marinade as much chilling time as possible. The end result will be worth it.

Fennel, with it's mild aniseed flavour, makes a zesty vegetable accompaniment to the humble pork schnitzel.