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This simple chilli con carne recipe is a must-try for cooler months!

Dark chocolate can be replaced with pecans, walnuts or macadamias. Note

To make a white chocolate mud cake, simply substitute white chocolate for the dark and milk chocolate. Use eating-quality chocolate for this cake. Note

These sandwiches can be made with toasted bread, and there are no limits to the fillings you can try. Note

Use any type of short pasta you have – you can even cut spaghetti into short lengths. Or add left-over cooked pasta. Note

Place a cold egg into cold water, bring to boil and boil for 1 minute. You can add slices of grilled chicken or turkey breast. Note

This loaf also freezes really well – so why not double the recipe and make one for later as well?

This turkey thigh roast comes boned and trussed. To stuff it, you need to remove the string and unroll it. Note

Glucose syrup is available from the baking aisle of most supermarkets and at health food shops. Note

Creamy, thick and incredibly warming, this hearty chowder is packed full of ham, smoked cod, potatoes and fresh vegetables to create the perfect chowder for those cold winter nights.

You can also serve with tomato sauce, mustard or pickle relish. Note

If making in individual pots, reduce cooking time to 20-25 minutes. Note

If preferred, use white chocolate and 1/3 cup toasted nuts of choice – or crumble in cookies or a chocolate bar. If you don’t have an ice-cream maker, pour chilled custard into a loaf pan. Cover with foil and freeze until a 2cm rim has formed around the edge. Transfer to a chilled bowl and […]

You can use canned chipotle chillies, sold in specialty food stores, instead of chilli paste. They will give the ribs a smoky flavour. Note

A sugar thermometer will reach 170°C when the syrup is ready. Note

Some think the crackling is the best part of roast pork. Prepare it by rubbing pork skin with juice of 1/2 lemon and salt, then set it aside for 30 minutes to dry out. Place the skin on an oven tray and bake in a hot oven, 200°C, until the crackling is golden, crisp and […]

You can use any canned fruit in this pudding. Note

To make gravy, place baking dish on stove top with pan juices. Add 2 tablespoons plain flour, stirring on medium heat until bubbling. Gradually mix in 1 cup chicken stock and 1/2 cup port, stirring until mixture boils and thickens. Season and simmer for 3 minutes. Note

This amazing sausage jambalaya recipe brought to you by Woman's Day is a satisfying and hearty dinner that comes together in just a little over 30 minutes - a sort of Creole paella.

Simple and delicious sausage jambalaya with irresistible flavours. This recipe by Woman�s Day is hearty yet fast and delicious and comes together in just a little over 30 minutes.

Hearty and scrumptious steak sandwiches with toasted ciabatta perfect for a Saturday night in. Serve with caramelised onions, fried egg, beetroot, tasty cheese and tomato sauce.

Soft, sweet, buttery pudding enrobed in a gorgeous butterscotch sauce is the perfect dessert on a cold winter�s night. This sticky date pudding recipe is the ultimate dessert indulgence.

You could add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 tablespoons honey or syrup, or 3/4 cup of mashed banana, crushed nuts, stewed apple or choc chips to the batter before cooking. Note

A turkey buffe is a turkey with the legs removed. It takes a shorter time to cook than a whole turkey and has white meat only If preferred, use a boned turkey buffe only (without chicken and duck), and follow the same instructions for stuffing and baking. Your butcher can bone and butterfly the meat […]

If you still have some leftover stuffing from Christmas, chop it and add it to the bundles. Use this recipe to make 4 dinner-sized servings. Leave the filo sheets uncut in step 3 top with one-quarter of turkey mixture and cheese in centre of pastry. Fold over sides and roll up into a parcel, repeating […]

Looking for an easy and delicious mid-week meal that the whole family will love and takes practically no time? Try these tasty beef and bean burritos topped with creamy guacamole.

You can replace blue cheese in the recipe with cheddar or brie if preferred. Note

Frozen berries must be added to the mixture while still frozen. Note

For a variation, add sliced avocado and toasted croutons made from stale bread. Note

Toast split bagels before adding topping. Note

For a tasty lunchbox snack, sandwich pikelets together with sour cream. Note

If preferred simply cut brownie into small squares. Note

Replace coconut and nuts with sprinkles. Note

Indulgent classic eggs benedict served on hot buttered English muffins, topped with poached eggs with a heavenly drizzle of hollandaise sauce creates the perfect brunch.

Crush lollies for windows in a food processor, separating into different colours, if desired. To warm syrup, remove lid and heat in the microwave on high for 20 seconds. For gingerbread trees, cut tress shaped cookies from dough. Bake and decorate. Secure in an upright position with icing. We used mini wheats to make roof […]

If preferred, toast these doughnuts in a sandwich press 2-3 minutes. Note

For a really flavoursome stock, heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a pot on high. Fry prawn heads and shells for 3-4 minutes. Pour in stock. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for 15 minutes. Strain through a large sieve. Note

To test slice, insert a skewer in the centre. It should be clean and dry when removed if slice is cooked. Note

With the addition of saut�ed cabanossi and cherry tomatoes, this macaroni and cheese recipe is taken to the next level. Toss parsley through the mixture then serve with crusty bread.

Make ahead of time and reheat in a moderate oven, 180°C, 5-8 minutes. If using a deep fryer, heat oil to 160°C. Note

Attach a “Homemade Brownie Mix” label to the jar as we have done (left). It should read: “You will need to add 140g butter and 2 eggs”, and then write out steps 2-4 above. Selling homemade cake mixes like this one is a cheap and time saving idea for the fete stall or a personalised […]

Everyone will love this indulgent pecan pie, especially since it isn�t overly sweet and is packed with toasted pecans. Serve in wedges with a dollop of fresh cream of vanilla ice-cream.

You can replace the pork with chicken, beef or duck. Note

You’ll need 24 thick wooden butcher’s skewers for this recipe. Push a small, sharp bamboo skewer through the prawn first to make it easier to insert the thick skewers. Note

Make bugs using 8 pitted black olives and leaves of 1 rosemary spring. Using a skewer, pierce three small slits on each side of olive. Insert leaves into each to create legs Note

Fast and delicious. This sausage jambalaya recipe is simple, yet the flavours are simply irresistible. Feel free to try other meats such as fresh prawns, shredded ham or chicken.

If using fresh fish, poach the fish fillets in soup until just cooked through. Add some chopped cured bacon for smokiness, if liked. Note

Top meatloaves with a dollop of Greek yoghurt, mango chutney and crispy crumbled pappadums, if liked. Note

You have never had cupcakes like these before – they are the best. We decorated them with passionfruit icing and topped each one with an edible flower.

Other child-friendly sandwich suggestions include pesto, avocado and tomato, and peanut butter with banana.

Succulent marinated American-style sticky chilli pork ribs go perfectly with plum sauce and a crisp side salad. Perfect opportunity to have a tea towel and finger bowl on the side.

We made coleslaw using 2 caps sliced cabbage, 1/2 bunch picked watercress, 1 seeded and finely sliced red capsicum and 1 shredded carrot, dressed with combined 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon of cider vinegar and 2 teaspoons of seeded mustard. Note

VARIATION TIP: Try using nashi pears instead of apple. STORAGE TIP: Wrap individually and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw and reheat in the microwave oven on high power, 20 second each. Note

If you want to add vegies, try some blanched broccoli florets, roasted pumpkin cubes or peas. Note

This is a classic lamb burger with a cheeky Moroccan twist. The patties can be made ahead and chilled until required and can also be cooked on the barbecue.

Bounty bars can be replaced with milk or dark chocolate. Note

As a guide, cook turkey 15-20 minutes per 500g (including stuffing weight) plus 20 minutes, until juices run clear when tested. Note

There are few things more universally loved than a delicious chocolate-chip biscuit. Indulge your sweet side with these toll house cookies, packed full of real chocolate bits and macadamias.

For a tasty vegetarian pizza, you can't go wrong with tomato, zucchini, and eggplant for that Mediterranean-inspired flavour.

You will need 1/3 cup lemon juice for this recipe. To blind-bake, line pastry case with baking paper and fill with baking weights, dried beans or rice. Bake as directed. Note

Bake these wonderful chocolate cookies to give as gifts or just for the family.