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Lentil and tomato bake

Lentil and tomato bake

This wholesome lentil and tomato bake is perfect for dinner this weekend. Hearty and delicious, this is a dish the whole family will love.
Wholegrain pizza marinara

Wholegrain pizza marinara

Get a taste of the sea with this seafood delight! These mini marinara pizzas are absolutely delicious, and the wholegrain dough gives them a crisp, crunchy base. This recipe is also suitable for diabetics.
Vanilla buttercake

Vanilla buttercake

Sweet, moist, indulgent vanilla buttercake. A crowd pleasing dessert, and the perfect treat for morning or afternoon tea.
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Soft pretzels

Soft pretzels

Get inventive in the kitchen this weekend with these deliciously soft pretzels. Finish by garnishing with your favourite toppings for a delicious dessert or treat!
Mini rose pink ombre cakes

Mini rose pink ombre cakes

Sweet, cute and delicious. These mini rose pink ombre cakes are perfect for any special occasion, or to simply bake over the weekend!
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Chocolate, quince and almond tart

Chocolate, quince and almond tart

This heavenly chocolate, quince and almond tart makes the perfect dessert or afternoon tea treat. Maggie Beer shares her recipe from The Great Australian Cookbook.
Marshmallow and jam sandwiches

Marshmallow and jam sandwiches

Cure your sweet tooth with these decadent marshmallow and jam sandwiches! Soft and sweet, drizzled with smooth creamy chocolate, these sandwiches are like a little piece of heaven.
Apple and pear crostata

Apple and pear crostata

Sweet, flaky golden pastry surrounds this wonderfully sugary filling to create an utterly comforting dessert. Topped with tender apples and pears, it makes the ultimate after dinner treat.
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Spring vegetable tart

Spring vegetable tart

Welcome Spring with this delicious Spring vegetable tart - full of fresh, wholesome ingredients.
Chocolate curl cake

Chocolate curl cake

Attention chocolate lovers - this mouthwatering chocolate curl cake is rich, sweet and oh-so-decadent. A little slice of heaven.
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Salted peanut butter chocolate trifle

Salted peanut butter chocolate trifle

The perfect balance of sweet and salty and crunchy, these delicious trifles combine oozy chocolate, nutty praline and pretzels to create an amazing dessert worthy of a trendy American-style diner.
Baked pina colada granola

Baked pina colada granola

Pina Colada's for breakfast? Yes please! This nutritious granola will have you singing throughout the morning. And it's suitable for diabetics.
Orange almond Victoria sponge

Orange almond Victoria sponge

Consider yourself a bit of a sweet tooth? Then you will love this orange almond Victoria sponge - sweet, decadent and simply divine!
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Ciabatta dinner rolls

Ciabatta dinner rolls

Ciabatta dinner roles are perfect alongside soup, stews or casseroles to mop up the juices, or with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping.
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Banana brioche bake

Banana brioche bake

Indulge in this delightful banana brioche bake. Crispy bacon, sugary syrup, and sweet banana - a little slice of food heaven.
Chai poached fig mille feuille

Chai poached fig mille feuille

Beautifully ripe fresh figs are poached in a chai spiced sauce to create a sweet and fragrant filling for this beautiful French inspired dessert.
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Easy S’mores cake

Easy S’mores cake

This incredible layered chocolate cake is beautiful topped with a rich fudge sauce and sweet marshmallows. It's easy to make, but looks (and tastes) really impressive!
Croque-monsieur

Croque-monsieur

Trust the French to turn the humble ham and cheese toasted sandwich into a thing of pure culinary beauty! Make these for breakfast, lunch or dinner and share them with your workmates, friends and family. You will soon be a local hero!
Posh mac n cheese

Posh mac n cheese

To make a really stunning mac ‘n’ cheese – one that deserves to be served with Champagne and serviettes – I add wine to the cheese sauce and chilli to the breadcrumb topping.
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Whole baked cauliflower cheese

Whole baked cauliflower cheese

Roasting a cauliflower whole helps bring out its nutty flavour. Add an aromatic herb rub and creamy cheese sauce to the mix, and it becomes a truly magnificent dish! Taking it out of the oven all golden and bubbling will also help to bring a sense of theatre to your table.
Cardamom and orange flourless cake

Cardamom and orange flourless cake

Get creative in the kitchen with this decadent cardamom and orange flourless cake - finished with creamy cinnamon mascarpone cream, this cake makes the ultimate dessert or afternoon treat!
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Spicy chicken drumsticks

Spicy chicken drumsticks

Spice up dinner ideas this week with these delicious and succulent spicy chicken drumsticks - a meal the whole family will love!
Chorizo, spinach and fetta quiche

Chorizo, spinach and fetta quiche

Feed the family this hearty, wholesome, super-tasty chorizo, spinach and fetta quiche - so simple and delicious, this will quickly become a family favourite!
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Moroccan-inspired meringue cake

Moroccan-inspired meringue cake

This is a gorgeously gooey and crunchy chocolate meringue, loaded with dried fruit, nuts and chopped chocolate. Regardless of how messy it is to serve up, it’s a dream of a dessert!
Quinoa chocolate cake

Quinoa chocolate cake

I like to kid myself that this wonderful chocolate cake is so full of quinoa, I can eat as much as I like! For the refined sugar-free version, skip the frosting.
Honey muscat syrup cake

Honey muscat syrup cake

Drizzled with a creamy yoghurt topping and sticky orange syrup, this honey muscat syrup cake is simply irresistible! Enjoy a little slice of heaven with your morning cuppa.
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Pistachio and pomegranate cakes

Pistachio and pomegranate cakes

Sweet and nutty - these picture-perfect pistachio and pomegranate cakes (now there's a mouthful!), are simply divine! Enjoy for dessert or as a sweet afternoon tea treat!
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Chicken and sweet potato lasagne

Chicken and sweet potato lasagne

Take a healthy twist on the classic Italian dish with this deliciously succulent and creamy chicken and sweet potato lasagne! The perfect meal for dinner any night of the week!
Roasted cauliflower and chickpeas

Roasted cauliflower and chickpeas

Roasting has become my favourite way to cook cauliflower – it turns the vegetable into a glorious feast of nuttiness. In this recipe, the cauliflower is combined with chickpeas and spices to make a wonderful side dish or a vegetarian option for dinner.
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Gluten-free coconut jam cake

Gluten-free coconut jam cake

Love gluten but find it doesn't love you back? No problem! This decadent and flavoursome coconut jam cake is gluten free, and will no doubt be loved by the entire family!
Lemony cheesecake tarts

Lemony cheesecake tarts

These scrumptious lemony cheesecake tarts topped with summer fruits make for the perfect treat with your afternoon cuppa. Simply divine!
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Cider-baked pork with sage

Cider-baked pork with sage

Pork and sage are old friends and any dish that uses both becomes a firm favourite in my kitchen. Shoulder chops need more cooking than loin chops, so keeping them moist in the oven with cider and chunks of Granny Smith apple seems like a good idea to me. The result is a dish of tender sage-scented pork that falls apart at the touch of a fork. This is pure comfort food for a winter’s night.
Caramelised leek and olive tart

Caramelised leek and olive tart

Indulge in this mouth-watering caramelised leek and olive tart - the perfect balance of sweet and savoury, and the perfect dish for dinner tonight!
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Chocolate hearts

Chocolate hearts

These divine chocolate hearts make the perfect sweet treat for this weekend. Sweet and decadent - these little hearts will be loved by all!
Baked bean and ricotta-stuffed mushroom

Baked bean and ricotta-stuffed mushroom

Breakfast worth waking up for - this hearty baked bean and ricotta-stuffed mushroom is quick, easy, and so delicious. It's also a great low calorie option for those wanting to stay on track with their health goals.
Rainbow pavlova cake

Rainbow pavlova cake

Get creative in the kitchen with this deliciously indulgent and colourful rainbow pavlova cake - the perfect treat to make with the kids! Fun, bright, and so delicious!
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Honey and lavender cakes

Honey and lavender cakes

Get creative in the kitchen with these sweet and fragrant honey and lavender cakes - the perfect weekend indulgence!
Hot-smoked salmon and egg salad

Hot-smoked salmon and egg salad

Looking for a light yet satisfying lunch? This fresh and tasty hot-smoked salmon and egg salad is healthy, filling and makes a great portable lunch option. Suitable for the 2-Day Fast Diet.
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Free-form apricot tart

Free-form apricot tart

Sweet juicy apricots encased in a light crispy pastry - these indulgent free-form apricot tarts are the perfect addition to your next morning tea!
Egg-free chocolate and cherry loaf

Egg-free chocolate and cherry loaf

This delicious and easy to prepare chocolate and cherry loaf is the perfect accompaniment with your mid-morning cuppa! The perfect balance of sweet and fruity!
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Margarita cupcakes

Margarita cupcakes

Get creative in the kitchen with these sweet and indulgent margarita cupcakes! The perfect weekend treat - simply divine!
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Baked cinnamon and ricotta doughnuts

Baked cinnamon and ricotta doughnuts

Doughnut heaven! These deliciously indulgent baked cinnamon and ricotta doughnuts are full of sweet, satisfying flavours and spices, making them the ultimate afternoon treat!
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Semi dried tomatoes

Semi dried tomatoes

Impress your guests with these simple and delicious semi dried tomatoes! The perfect accompaniment at your next dinner party!
Piña colada cupcakes

Piña colada cupcakes

Do you like Piña colada? Get creative in the kitchen this weekend and surprise guests with these creamy and fruity piña colada cupcakes- simply divine!
Sticky toffee date puddings

Sticky toffee date puddings

Sweet and sticky toffee date puddings - the ultimate dessert! With the perfect combination of flavour and texture, these puddings will have you screaming out for more!
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Crêpes with creamy chicken

Crêpes with creamy chicken

These were a hit in the ‘70s and ‘80s at my parents’ dinner parties, and their popularity endures today! They make a fantastic dinner.
Butternut squash lasagne with sage tofu ricotta

Butternut squash lasagne with sage tofu ricotta

This vegetarian take on lasagne from Amy Chaplin's book, 'At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen" is inspired by butternut squash ravioli. The squash and tofu ricotta is velvety smooth with a layer of succulent caramelized onions and folds of nutty, wholewheat lasagne sheets to give it structure.
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Prune & vanilla clafoutis

Prune & vanilla clafoutis

This much celebrated French dessert is so simple to put together. You can use any fruit really, but I’m fond of using prunes in winter and scenting the custard with plenty of vanilla for good measure. It’s a gentle pudding in my view – not too rich, yet perfectly satisfying.
Caramelised onion & thyme tart

Caramelised onion & thyme tart

Whether your preference is for sweet or savoury tarts, the French are famous for what they pile into buttery pastry shells. This simple caramelised onion tart is truly a thing of pure beauty and deliciousness. Makes 4 x 12cm tarts or 1 x 25cm tart
Profiteroles aka cream puffs

Profiteroles aka cream puffs

These choux pastry puffs are so versatile. Mum knocked these out for dessert at dinner parties, filled with cream or ice cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce. She’d make larger ones for luncheons and fill them with curried fish or chicken in béchamel sauce.
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Coq au vin (chicken in wine)

Coq au vin (chicken in wine)

I love this easy variation on the original coq au vin recipe. It’s a great dish for large numbers as it can be prepared the day before and served from the large pot it’s cooked in. It needs nothing more than some bread to mop up the juices and a simple salad to refresh the palate. C’est bon!
Mini brown sugar and hazelnut whoopie pies

Mini brown sugar and hazelnut whoopie pies

These divine mini brown sugar and hazelnut whoopie pies are wonderfully sweet, nutty and creamy. Enjoy one with a pot of tea for an indulgent morning of afternoon snack with loved ones.
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Chilli and chicken tostada

Chilli and chicken tostada

Enjoy this delicious Mexican inspired chilli and chicken tostada for dinner tonight - quick and easy and yet full of tasty wholesome ingredients!
Broccoli and walnut stuffed sweet potato

Broccoli and walnut stuffed sweet potato

This broccoli and walnut stuffed sweet potato is not only packed with loads of delicious ingredients and textures, but it also ticks all the healthy boxes! This delicious dish has it all!
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Kumara bread

Kumara bread

My sister made this when she worked in the sub-Antarctic islands. As rations got scarce, the hardy kumara was a hit once she turned it into this moist bread.
Nutty bread

Nutty bread

There are some recipes that become so popular on the blogosphere that they circulate like wildfire, which is how I came upon a gluten-free recipe for this “life-changing loaf of bread”. Originating from the blog, My New Roots (I think), I’ve changed it around a bit to suit my own kitchen. I hope it suits yours too!
Mini lemon almond lamingtons

Mini lemon almond lamingtons

These gorgeous mini lemon almond fingers are a zesty take on the classic Australian lamington. The combination of soft sponge rolled in coconut and drizzled with a sweet lemon syrup will leave you reaching for more.
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Lime and yoghurt cakes with elderflower syrup

Lime and yoghurt cakes with elderflower syrup

These divine lime and yoghurt mini bundt cakes are the perfect balance of tart and sweet. Drizzled with a sticky elderflower syrup, they make the ultimate dessert for entertaining guests at a high tea.
Dream bars

Dream bars

Quick, sweet, decadent and oh so delicious - it isn't hard to understand why we call these, 'dream bars'!
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Honey lemon biscuits

Honey lemon biscuits

Indulge in these honey and lemon biscuits, sweet and satisfying! Perfect for morning or afternoon tea with a cuppa!
Champagne mini cupcakes

Champagne mini cupcakes

These sweet, quaint mini champagne cupcakes are like a little slice of heaven - super tasty and so easy to make. These are sure to sweeten up your day!
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Sugar n spice cookies

Sugar n spice cookies

These delicious cookies have just the right about of sugar, and just the right amount of spice - simply divine!
Gingerbread loaves

Gingerbread loaves

Delicious and comforting gingerbread loaves - a perfect weekend recipe the whole family will enjoy!
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Almond macaroons

Almond macaroons

Enjoy these deliciously flavoursome and authentic sweet almond macarons - derived from an old French recipe.
Jamon croque monsieur

Jamon croque monsieur

Guillaume Brahimi created this delicious French sandwich recipe for the #mealforameal campaign being run by Virgin Mobile and OzHarvest. Here, he combines melted oozy cheese, crisp bread and fresh jamon to create a brilliant toasted sandwich.
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Roasted fig raspberry tart with toasted almond crust

Roasted fig raspberry tart with toasted almond crust

This gorgeous tart from Amy Chaplin's 'At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen' by Amy Chaplin is a quick, fuss-free, easily adaptable dessert, perfect to serve at a summer dinner party. The toasted almond and salt-kissed crust, maple roasted figs and fresh raspberries topped with organic whipped cream is an all-round hit.
Polenta chips

Polenta chips

Once polenta cools and hardens, you can make these moreish ‘chips’ from Liliana Battle's book, 'Easy Home Cooking Italian Style'. These are baked, so they’re much healthier than regular chips, and naturally gluten-free.
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Sponge roll with jam and cream

Sponge roll with jam and cream

Sink your teeth into these moist, fluffy and delightfully sweet sponge rolls with jam and cream. The perfect accompaniment for your morning cuppa!