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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.

Light, healthy and fragrant, this Thai lamb, eggplant and coriander curry is succulent and spicy. Eggplant is brilliant in curry, its tender flesh absorbs all the flavours of the sauce.

Garlic and rosemary smoked lamb is delicious served cold the next day, as well as while still hot.

Layers of crisp filo, crumbly cheese and wilted silverbeet, all drenched in lemon and garlic, make these silverbeet, cheese and filo stacks a light and delicious meal.

It's the mixed spice, a blend of allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, cloves, coriander and ginger, that makes this carrot cake so heavenly.

Check the health aisle at the supermarket and your local health food store for rolled rice to make this delicious gluten-free, wheat-free, yeast-free, dairy-free and egg-free porridge.

A spectacular Autumn dish for parties or celebrations, or make it in the Spring for a grown-up Halloween celebration.

Rice noodle cakes. This recipe is gluten-free, wheat-free, yeast-free, dairy-free and nut-free. Best of all, it's delicious and makes a perfect light snack or meal for the kids.

Have some fun assembling these delicious sushi cones by Good Food. A few drops of your favourite soy sauce, some sliced pickled ginger and just a touch of wasabi and you're good to go.

Take a different approach to the classic family lasagne with a delicious combination of pork, veal and creamy ricotta sauce.

Shape mixture into larger patties to use in vegetarian burgers. Use leftover taco seasoning to make guacamole and salad dressings, or sprinkle over tofu and mixed vegetables before char-grilling. Speedy corn: Before char-grilling corn cobs, rinse them in water; the extra moisture will help them steam while char-grilling. Note

Going gluten-free shouldn't have to mean giving up all your favourite treats. These gluten-free chocolate fudge brownies are dense, chocolatey and immensely satisfying.

Quick and tasty, peppercorn beef stir-fry is the perfect mid-week dinner for those days when you need a bit of a boost.

These flavour filled little tarts make a great shared platter for a cocktail party, or a starter for a special meal.

You should be able to find the sugared baby carrots in the baking aisle in your local supermarket. They're a fun adornment atop this delicious frosted carrot cake, thanks to Real Living.

Popular in Southeast Asia, sang choy bow can be made with all types of mince. The folk at recipes+ have chosen chicken here, and flavoured it with the traditional spices loved by all.

British in origin, the simnel cake is mostly enjoyed during Easter. These Woman's Day muffin sized versions are jam-packed with fruit and spice, and just the perfect amount of brandy.

MAKES 6 Fizzy citrus spiders: Store syrup in a sealed bottle in the fridge. Fizzy citrus spiders: Freeze the combined syrup and soda water to make ice-blocks. Note

If you prefer, use a piping bag to pipe the rounds of choux pastry onto trays. Then dip your finger or a pastry brush in a little water and gently smooth over any peaks. Save time with ready-made profiteroles. Make toffee, arrange, decorate and serve. Note

Dashi stock is available from Asian food stores. It can be replaced with 1 tablespoon white miso paste dissolved in 4 cups of not water, if preferred. Note

Homemade plum sauce is a revelation in terms of complexity and depth of flavour, it's very much the real thing. Use as a dipping sauce, to spice up braised Asian greens or add to stir-fries.

Succulent lamb shank pieces combine with chunks of vegetables to make this spice infused soup.

Steak and egg is a classic in the repertoire of traditional Portuguese cooking. Sherry and a good slug of red wine add depth and complexity to the sauce, with chilli adding a good slug of heat.

A little different from your usual soup with crunchy toast, this curried parsnip soup is the perfect hearty dish to go with deliciously dense soda bread.

It's one of those classic pairings, like cookies and cream or peanut butter and chocolate. These lemon meringues will suit everyone, from sweet-tooth lovers to those of us who appreciate something with a little more zest.

There are lots of methods out there for peeling hard-boiled eggs without removing half of the egg with the shell. Our top tip is to crack the egg all over and peel under cold water to help separate the shell membrane from the white.

You'll definitely be wanting plenty of toast soldiers to dip in this freshly cooked soft-boiled egg.

Splurge on this delicious feast filled with savoury goodies like butter, garlic, proscuitto and potatoes.

This fragrant stock is the perfect base for your homemade soups, casseroles and curries.

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

If you segment the oranges over a small bowl, you can use the fresh juice for the orange balsamic dressing on this fresh and tasty kumara and orange salad.

Coconut-poached chicken on thai vermicelli salad sounds exotic, and tastes delicious, but mostly makes use of pantry staples. A great mid-week dinner.

The three types of nuts used here are tossed with the spice mixture then toasted, a process that infuses the cake with their combined flavours. The secret to a successful teacake lies in the beating of the sugar, egg and butter ­ the mixture must be very light in colour and full of air.

Serving up a whole fish for dinner always makes an impact, and this powerfully spicy ginger and chilli baked fish is no exception.

A genuine Australian classic, pumpkin scones are best scoffed warm and spread with lashings of butter.

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There's nothing more satisfying than slow-roasted lamb shanks on a cold winter's evening. They're filling, comforting and make the house smell fabulous for hours in the lead up to dinner.

Delicious and easy recipe for a sticky chocolate date cake. Best served warm with lashings of double cream or ice-cream. Or both!

As if juicy pork cutlets on creamy mash wasn't already temptation on a plate, the Brussels sprouts fried with bacon and peas are gorgeous enough to entice even the fussiest eaters.

Looking like a cross between ginger and a weird, knobbly potato, Jerusalem artichoke is not the prettiest vegetable on the block. It does, however, make a very fine soup, especially if you roast it first.

Maple syrup brings its unique flavour as well as sweetness to these glazed lamb shanks. It's important to use real maple syrup for this recipe rather than a maple syrup flavoured alternative.

This recipe is designed to work in a camp oven, but you can use a conventional oven instead, if desired. Place the roasting/baking dish with oven juices on a stove to make sauce.

There's no need to spend hours making the perfect starter; this spicy seafood dish takes just a few minutes to make and will be gobbled up just as quickly.

This light and tasty Spanish pan tortilla is wonderfully fluffy and packed full of tender potato pieces. Serve it with a fresh side salad for a no-fuss family dinner.

There is plenty of this Middle Eastern soup to go around and with juicy lamb and spicy vegetables you'll certainly be needing every bit.

Hot, sweet juicy apples are beautifully snuggled by a crisp, golden crust in this delicious tart. Serve with a big dollop of homemade caramel icecream for a winning dessert every time. Photography by Rob Shaw/ bauersyndication.com.au

Pears and ginger is a match made in heaven, and it's even better with oatmeal. Put them all together and you get this dense, moist and very satisfying pear oatmeal cake.

Add some juicy seared scallops to a classic Asian salad with chillies, coriander, mint and fish sauce.

Delight both children and adults with these top-quality homemade sausage rolls and pizza spirals.

Salt cod is a Mediterranean delicacy and can be bought from speciality stores.

A bowl of these divine little frozen raspberry truffles makes for a visually arresting dessert that's as gorgeous to eat as it is to look at.

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

Warm your body and soul with this hearty veal stroganoff. Complete with soft, buttered noodles, it makes the ultimate comfort food on a cool evening.

Make this rich, dark chocolatey cake once and it's guaranteed to become a favourite.

Salmorejo cordobes is a classic dish from the southern Spanish province of Andalucia. Try this rich and warming tomato and bread soup to warm up your winter evenings.

The best of sweet and spicy flavours combine in this one delicious noodle dish. Silken salmon and honey are mixed with chilli, garlic and soy for an authentic Asian taste.

These crispbreads with cheesy carrot and sultana filling make a great sandwich substitute for a healthy lunchbox.

Healthy, nutritious and more likely to be eaten than chucked in the bin - the holy grail of lunchbox packing. This mediterranean tuna baguette ticks all the right boxes and is easily adjusted to suit individual likes and dislikes.

A guacamole and ham wrap is an easy way to make your childs lunch tasty and nutritious. Wraps are often a hit with those who dislike ordinary sandwiches.

A delicious and easy recipe for spiced fried fish with lemon pistachio couscous. We used bream here, but you can use any firm white fish fillet, such as perch, blue eye or ling.

A delicious and easy recipe for spiced lamb and a spinach and couscous salad. Perfect for lunch, and make plenty because you'll definitely want to fill a lunchbox with it the next day!

These little lime and berry friands may be tiny, but they're absolutely bursting with flavour.

Rich, fruity and topped with toffee, this upside-down banana cake is sure to become a firm favourite. Delicious on it's own, or served warm with a dollop of thick cream.

A tandoor is a clay oven used in the north of India to cook this popular style of food, which is a “dry” curry, rather than one in a sauce. These delicious tandoori lamb cutlets come with their own little handle, perfect for dunking them in chutney and raita.

Bright, crunchy and very tasty, soba salad with seaweed, ginger and vegetables is a highly nutritious meal. The contrast between the snap of the veges and the bite of the soba noodles is fabulous.