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You’ll need 1 cup pumpkin cubes for this. Note

If you want to add something extra to this mixture, stir half a cup of toasted nuts - such as peanuts, almonds or walnuts - into the mixture before baking or replace the chocolate chips with white chocolate bits for a change. Photography by David Hahn/ bauersyndication.com.au

To save on cleaning time, line the base of each dish with baking paper. Note

Extras of this brownie-with-a-twist freeze well for future afternoon tea treats!

You could also use a 6-hole oversized muffin pan, if preferred. Bake larger muffins for a further 5 minutes. Note

If you’re feeding small children, halve the size of the patties. Freeze uncooked patties for another day. Note

Store cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving. Dulce de leche (“candy of milk”) is a treat prepared by slowly heating sweetened condensed milk to create a rich and decadent sauce or syrup, similar in flavour to caramel. Note

Suitable to freeze. Chocolate suitable to microwave. Note

When icing donuts, work quickly. If icing begins to firm, reheat until glossy. You could sprinkle donuts with 100s and 1000s instead of dipping into chocolate sprinkles. Don’t overheat the milk; it will kill the yeast. Note

Use bought tomato relish, if liked. Note

You can use molasses instead of treacle. Make ahead: Make bean mixture a day ahead; keep, covered, in the fridge. Note

To freeze: Place uncooked puffs on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Freeze until firm, then layer between sheets of baking paper in a freezer-safe container. There’s no need to thaw; just cook frozen puffs for an extra 10 minutes. You can substitute pesto or sweet tomato chutney for salsa, if liked. Note

To make 6 regular-sized muffins, bake in a 1/3-cup muffin tray for 15-20 minutes. Try using drained, canned diced pears instead of peaches. Note

Fresh corn not available? Use thawed frozen corn kernels. Make pickled corn 4 days ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Replace frankfurts with grilled sausages. Note

This delicious chicken will become a favourite lunchtime treat for adults and kids. Add sliced tomatoes and mayonnaise, if liked. Note

Everybody loves a bagel. For this recipe, we've included pastrami, capsicum and onion jam, but don't stop there; try smoked salmon, cream cheese and capers, or chicken and avocado for an equally delicious lunch.

This chocolate and peanut butter ice-cream pie is quite possibly the most decadent sweet recipe on the planet. Set atop a crisp biscuit base and finished with rich, hot fudge sauce, there really is nothing left to do but enjoy.

Give your next batch of cupcakes a special lift with this beautiful looking marbled frosting. Get the kids involved and decorate with 100s and 1000s, cachous and little icing flowers.

Is there a more classic cocktail than the martini? With this recipe we've gone all 007 with a gin martini, shaken not stirred, one olive added.

Cioppino is an Italian-American fish stew originating in San Francisco's fishing community. It is traditionally made from 'catch of the day' seafood and has become a popular staple at Italian restaurants in the area, and for good reason. It's delicious!

Bake this as one lovely meatloaf for a family meal, or in smaller tins for the individual mini versions. Either way, the kids will love it for dinner, or sliced for sandwiches in their school lunches.

These bagel chips are just perfect served alongside soups or dips. The sprinkling of the dried oregano turns the humble chip into a fragrant and tasty snack just right for dipping. You might also add a touch of salt.

There's no need to restrict baked ham to Christmas, this cherry-glazed baked ham makes a magnificent centrepiece for any party or celebration.

Crispy crumbed chicken wings stuffed with a spicy chicken mince stuffed and served with a chilli peanut dipping sauce are the very definition of finger-licking good!

The heavenly combination of peanut butter and chocolate is well documented and this cake is every bit as delicious as you'd expect it to be. Topped with peanut and chocolate ganache, the result is, well, the icing on the cake.

Green tomatoes aren't a particular variety, they're simply unripe; they can be picked off the vine at any time. They don't taste very nice raw, but as the main ingredient in this relish, they are a taste sensation.

Homemade marshmallows are a rather large cut above the ones you buy from the supermarket. They tend to be softer, and and you can make them any flavour you like. Best of all, people tend to be disproportionately impressed by the fact that you can make them at all.

Give your next children's party that authentic movie experience by rolling out the red carpet, dimming the lights, popping on a blockbuster, and serving this delightful assortment of colourful candied popcorn.

These adorable rocky road Christmas tree cakes make a great centrepiece for a festive celebration. You can finish them by pressing a small wired star, either edible or not, into the top of the tree.

These deliciously moist and sweet roasted hazelnut brownies are so rich you'll need just a half-slice with your morning tea to be completely satisfied. Save the other half for afternoon tea!

At a minimum you'll need plenty of napkins, and possibly a bib for these delicious honey and tamarind pork spare ribs. Don't scrimp on the marinading time, because that is what gives these ribs their amazing flavour.

Fans of the classic meatloaf will love this recipe. This glazed pork and veal version is moist, tender and packed with flavour. Serve it alongside vegetables for an easy family meal, and slice any leftovers for sandwiches the next day.

For a new take on the usual Tex-Mex fare, consider this delicious chicken taco salad. You've all the fresh and healthy ingredients of a usual taco, but none of the mess that is involved in eating with your hands.

We trawled though all the Australian Women's Weekly peanut butter cookie recipes from over the years before narrowing our selection down to three, which we taste-tested, side-by-side. This was voted the winner for peanut taste and crisp chewy texture.

A great option for parties, these white chocolate cornflake cookies with peanuts are crunchy and delicious. If you have any concerns about guests and allergies, just leave the peanuts out.

Try your hand at this all-American favourite.

This omelette is called a "Western" in most states east of the Mississippi River and a "Denver" in the western half of the United States.

One of the classic dishes of Louisiana, famous for creole and cajun cooking, gumbo takes its name from an African word for okra, without which this hearty vegetable stew would not be the same.

Packed with omega-3, protein and fibre this smoked salmon and poached egg on rye is a delicious and healthy breakfast or brunch. Adding a tablespoon of vinegar to the poaching water will help keep the eggs together.

Soft and generously spiced, these poppy seed pretzels are the real deal.

You'll be seriously popular after you serve up these hot little banana, chocolate and peanut butter turnovers.

PREPARE Remove the husk (unless you intend to cook on a barbecue or grill plate) by stripping it back from the top down, bringing as much of the silk as possible with it. Remove kernels by making a deep cut halfway down the cob with a large sharp knife, then snapping it in two to […]

Pancakes aren't only for breakfast, they make a delicious dessert too.

You will need about 6 passionfruit for the amount of pulp in this recipe. The cakes are best made on the day of serving. Assemble pies close to serving. Note

The pan is measured at the top, not the base. It’s important to not grease the tube pan, the cake mixture needs to cling to the pan as it rises during the baking process. Tube pans are large smooth-sided ring pans with small “feet” to support the inverted pan while the cake cools. If the […]

Spoil the family this weekend with these heavenly blueberry pancakes with bacon and maple syrup.

This gorgeous bird will take pride of place at your Christmas table this year. A delicious roasted almond stuffing, spiced cherries, and a smooth, savoury gravy complete this amazing turkey.

This easy dish requires a little bit of extra time to cook. I would usually make it on a weekend or a day where I can spend the extra effort making a dish that my family just raves over. My recipe serves four, but if your family is like mine, you might need to double the quantities. Have plenty of serviettes handy, too. This isn't the right meal for an elegant dinner party.

Champagne adds sparkle to a traditional brandy, orange liqueur and lemon juice side-bar. We used cointreau for this recipe but you could use any orange-flavoured liqueur you like.

A refreshing and delicious non-alcoholic tipple, spiced lemon tea is perfect for serving at a lunch party.

These lip-smacking sticky pork ribs go brilliantly with a warm potato salad.

You could use turkey pastrami as an alternative and add 2 teaspoons of cranberry sauce to the coleslaw. If taking to work for lunch, package coleslaw in a separate container and assemble the sandwich just before eating. If you have one, use a mandoline to cut the vegetables into matchsticks, or you can coarsely grate them.

Both Granny Smith and Golden Delicious apples are suitable for this recipe. Note

A classic in the thrifty housekeeping repertoire, corned beef hash is as delicious as it is economical, especially topped with a soft-poached egg.

Another variation on the ever-popular cheesecake, this one has a lingering, light lemon taste and velvety texture. Note

Three layers of cake sandwiched together with heavenly chocolate frosting; the buttermilk helps make this cake both rich and light.

Treat the family this weekend with this decadent, classic breakfast dish.

With a pile of buttery mash and a serve of your favourite vegetables, these old-fashioned rissoles and gravy for dinner will please the whole family.

Serve up these delightful glazed doughnuts at your next kids' party. They are easier to make than you might think.

These bite sized baked goodies are somewhere between a biscuit and a cake. They make a perfect treat for high teas or simply a sweet after dinner snack.

The combination of both white and dark chocolate mud cake and ganache make these decadent mini-cakes a truly wonderful indulgence. They won't last long!

Rich and creamy cheesecake slice with chocolatey swirls makes an indulgent mid-afternoon treat.

You can make glacé icing without butter (or oil) but, a tiny amount of butter will add gloss to the icing and make it easy to cut neatly ­without butter, glacé icing tends to shatter when you cut it. Note

Wonderfully moist from the sweet orange syrup, thos beautiful cake is lovely enjoyed warm or cool with a mug of your favourite cuppa.

These cheesy corn and bacon muffins are delicious served both warm and cold. They make a great morning tea or after-school snack, and are perfect for packing in a lunch-box.

Rich and creamy mushroom gravy makes a gorgeous topping for a perfectly cooked t-bone steak.

The kids will love these simple baked jacket potatoes with savoury mince topping, and so will the household budget.

You’ll have one leftover cube of cake – practise your piping on this if you like. Note

Drumettes are the meaty end of the chicken wing. If they are not on display in your supermarket or chicken shop you can ask for them to be prepared specially for you. Note

Ask the butcher to butterfly the turkey for you. The turkey can be cooked in the oven, if you prefer. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced) and cook, uncovered, on wire rack, for about 1¾ hours. Note

Serve with vegetables of your choice. Recipe is best prepared as required. Note

Rich, decadent and fudgey, this glorious chocolate fudge recipe is perfect to enjoy on it's own straight out of the fridge or alongside a scoop of ice-cream for a decadent dessert. You'll need a candy thermometer for this recipe.

It’s worth taking the time to caramelise the apples to a deep caramel colour. It’s important to measure the closed springform pan; the measurement appearing on the base of the springform pan sometimes refers to the measurement of the pan when it is open. Note

Dish up this classic kids' favourite for dinner and watch them devour it. Spaghetti and meatballs is well loved for good reason.

Sauce will keep for up to 2 weeks in a covered container in the refrigerator. Note

This decadent cheesecake has a chocolate cookie crust, creamy filling with roasted pecans and a sweet butterscotch topping. Delicious with a glass of cold milk.

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.