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The ultimate summer cocktail, this watermelon cosmo is sweet with juice and zesty with lime.

Fresh, green and very, very good for you, this chickpea and silverbeet salad makes a great lunch or side dish,

With layers of sponge, cheesecake filling, berries and custard, this delicious trifle is sure to impress.

Add a taste of Japan to your evening and serve these nibbles with drinks for an easy snack before a dinner party.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Ginger cleans, stimulates and rejuvenates the digestive system. Note

Make your own ice-blocks at home with these delicious raspberry and vanilla yoghurt ice-blocks. They're fun to make with the kids and perfect for a hot Summer's day.

Wiping the knife with a damp cloth will make cutting the sushi roll easier. You need a sushi or bamboo mat, available from Asian food stores and most supermarkets for this recipe. Nori is a type of dried seaweed used in Japanese cooking as a flavouring, garnish or for sushi. It is sold in thin […]

Delight the kids with this classic childhood favourite, home made lemonade ice-blocks.

YOU WILL NEED TO START THIS RECIPE 1 WEEK A HEAD. SERVE THIS COCKTAIL TOPPED WITH A PINCH OF GROUND NUTMEG OR CINNAMON, AND HALF A CINNAMON STICK TO STIR. THE RESERVED FIGS WILL BE QUITE BOOZY AFTER SOAKING IN VODKA FOR A WEEK. YOU CAN EITHER DISCARD THEM OR KEEP THEM FOR ANOTHER USE. […]

This recipe can be made a week ahead. Note

Give yourself a healthy dose of 'good morning' with this delicious fresh sunrise smoothie. Full of a healthy dose of vitamin C and energy rich banana, you'll be set up for the entire day.

Vegetable juicing is vital to good health because it is an important source of raw food. We all need raw foods every day for optimum health, and juicing is an excellent way to satisfy the health requirements in a taste- tantilising way. Note

Full of flavour and pretty as a picture, these prawn sandwiches are perfect for a fancy high tea.

This delicious open sandwich is great for breakfast, lunch and everything in-between. The combination of creamy scrambled eggs and nutty Middle-Eastern spices is a match made in heaven.

Elegance and simplicity is what this stunning cake is all about. The styrofoam discs are used to support the flowers between each layer. Use artificial flowers, if you prefer.

Try different colours of popcorn for a multi-coloured effect on this cheeky pig cake. Use leftover lollies, biscuits and popcorn for take-home lolly bags.

The key to making a success of the meal on a big day is all about planning and preparation. If you’re not already a list-maker, become one; having a list will make everything seem so much easier. The special meals, like this wonderful lobster dish, will come together nicely.

Thrill your child with this adorable and delicious handbag birthday cake!

Makes 30 Note

With a zingy ginger dressing and refreshing herbs, this easy salad is a great way to use leftover roast chicken.

makes 8 Note

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

Shucked oysters should be kept on ice and eaten as soon as possible. Keep live unshucked oysters in the fridge, covered with a damp tea towel, until ready to shuck and eat. Note

This cheesecake makes a great low-fat option and is perfect to serve as a light dessert.

Simple and colourful, these rolls are perfect for a picnic.

Tasty tuna mixed with mayonnaise and sweet corn, plus ripe avocado and baby spinach, make this delicious lunch wrap a great way to get a protein hit with a side of iron in the middle of the day.

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

Every mouthful is a delight when you pass around these little strawberry liqueur surprises. You can choose whichever liqueur you prefer to flavour the cream, or even make a few different versions.

Low-fat yoghurt and crushed weetbix make this brekky berry smoothie a complete breakfast in its own right.

You can make this divine passionfruit and banana sundae using your own meringues, or with a packet of ready-made mini-pavlova shells. Either way, it's a quick, fruity and delicious dessert any night of the week.

Refreshing and full of flavour, this peach and raspberry juice is also pretty good spiked with a dash of vodka or white rum.

Cool, fresh and fruity, this tasty kiwi and mint frappe makes the ultimate drink for a hot Summer's day.

If you're looking for a simple, tasty and appealing platter for a party then marinated baby bocconcini with prosciutto is your friend. Salty meat wrapped around mild, sweet cheese and spiked with basil. Perfect.

Love to make that traditional Christmas cake but find yourself without the time as the 25th draws nearer? This mix can be made up to one month in advance and tastes even better without the stress of hurried baking.

Nutty parmesan is the perfect accompaniment to fresh, crisp sliced fennel.

Lighter than custard, lemon chiffon cream adds a citrus kick to this fruity mango trifle. Revel in some old-fashioned indulgence with layers of jelly, fruit, sponge fingers and cream.

Sweet, fruity and zesty, this pineapple, passionfruit and coconut dish is beautiful enjoyed on it's own or with a dollop of cream or ice-cream.

Bruschetta is one of those classic dishes that's welcome at just about any meal, from a late breakfast to a late night snack. This garlicky goat's cheese version is a creamy, tasty winner.

This simple little bitter lettuce salad is the perfect side dish to serve with rich stews and pies.

Two dozen oysters on shaved ice topped with our red wine vinegar or spicy lime dressing is a perfect party platter.

This recipe can be made up to 3 hours ahead. Not suitable to freeze. Note

This chocolate nougat frozen parfait is incredibly simple to make, but is bound to impress. A great way to end a special dinner party.

These little cherry tomato and marinated bocconcini skewers pack a whole lot of flavour into each tiny bite-sized piece. They're the perfect vegetarian inclusion on a cocktail party menu.

Packed with spicy vegetables, juicy chicken and seasoning, whip up this salad in fifteen minutes.

Enjoy this cheeky adult's only fruit dish on it's own with ice-cream or cream, or drizzled atop a slice of cake. These beautiful vodka soaked cherries last indefinitely and make a perfect Christmas gift.

Light, fresh and packed full of goodness, this tasty Thai salmon salad is perfect for those watching their weight or looking for a healthy lunch option.

Smoked chicken lends its unique taste to this crisp pear and radicchio salad with a red wine vinaigrette. If the flavour of smoked chicken isn't a favourite, use a store-bought barbecue chicken in its place.

The delicate flavour of tarragon is beautiful paired with the bitter leaves of a mixed mesclun salad.

This elegant berry nougat cheesecake is dreamy, creamy and irresistible. Just the ticket for a fancy afternoon tea.

Invented by renowned British cook Constance Spry, this salad was originally served at the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, and our contemporary take on the original is worth a queen's ransom. We used whole-egg mayonnaise in this recipe.

Kalamata olives and dried figs create a sweat and salty dip for your next visitors.

A fresh salad balanced with earthy beetroot and blue cheese.

A traditional Italian dish, this light and fresh salad uses only the freshest ingredients to emphasise the importance of good quality produce. Enjoy it on it's own or as a side dish.

A chicken, celery and avocado sandwich is packed with protein and good fats, an excellent option for school lunches.

Dried mix fruit is the perfect healthy snack for the kids to nibble on at school or at home.

A fresh and light topping to transform your toast.

Three of the finest fish on the market served up as carpaccio, tuna, kingfish and salmon each come with their own dressing to maximise the taste sensations of this dish.

Putting a tropical twist on the traditional Italian tiramisu, the combination of sweet mango and zesty passionfruit will keep your loved ones coming back for more.

Hot-smoked trout is exactly what it sounds like, trout that has been cured in a hot smoker, a method that is used to preserve fish, meat, cheese and nuts while bestowing a distinctive flavour of wood-smoke.

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Fresh, fruity and sweet, this gorgeous passionfruit panna cotta and mango dessert is perfect for entertaining guests or an indulgent weekend treat.

This easy dip combines the goodness of beetroot and beans, and it's pink too.

This herbaceous and light Thai chicken and lychee salad is a study in contrasts, of both flavour and texture; tender and crisp, sweet and spicy, it's got it all.

This is a cold, fruity and deliciously moreish party punch that, funnily enough, packs a bit of a punch. We used a traminer riesling for this recipe, but you can use any medium-dry white.

Smooth, sweet and glossy, here is a recipe for royal icing that you can use on your cakes, cupcakes and desserts.

Oysters with Red Wine Vinegar

Cherries will last indefinitely. Do not allow metal lids to touch the liquid; plastic is best to use. This recipe is unsuitable to freeze or microwave.

It is fine to use just 1 x 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Note

It’s important to buy sashimi-quality fish for this recipe. We used kingfish as well as the tuna and salmon in this recipe. Ask your fishmonger for the best sashimi-quality white fish available that day. Note

Kick start your morning with this super healthy and nutritious fruit and veg juice. We've added ginger for extra zing and antioxidants.

You can use char-grilled capsicum from a jar, if you prefer. Note

This goes well with prawns, chicken and pork. Note

50cm-square prepared cake board. Most children love lamingtons. We’ve used a lot of them to make this spectacular pyramid ­ just watch it be devoured. Don’t forget a desert-sand coloured background. For an Egyptian-themed party have the guests come in fancy dress. Note

Marinated bocconcini makes a great addition to antipasto platters or fresh green salads, use baby bocconcini, if available. Recipe can be refrigerated for 2 weeks. Note

This beautifully sweet dish combines fluffy brioche, creamy mascarpone cheese and fresh mixed berries to create this indulgent breakfast dish, perfect for the weekend!

Be careful when working with silken tofu as it is very soft and breaks easily. Use a mix of basil and mint leaves if you cannot find japanese mint. Note

Equipment 35cm (14-inch) round wooden cake board 20cm (8-inch) round wooden cake board 15cm (6-inch) round wooden cake board Smoothing tools 6 wooden skewers Fine long wooden skewer Silicone flower mould Small metal spatula 4 small piping bags Small (number 2) plain piping tube Silicone moulds come in myriad shapes and sizes. The mould we […]

Refreshing raspberry, yoghurt and strawberry terrine with a sweet berry and fresh mint salad - a show-stopping dessert for your next dinner party!

You will need two medium mangoes (860g) for this recipe. Note

Ready-made seasoned bean-curd skins and seasoned gourd (kampyo) strips are available from Asian specialist grocery stores. For rice vinegared water, add 1 tablespoon rice vinegar to medium bowl of cold water. Note

Make the filling in advance, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Note