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Juniper berries are the dried fruit of the juniper shrub, an evergreen from the Northern Hemisphere, and are found in specialty herb or health food shops. Note

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Russet burbank potatoes were used to make this dish, however substituting with Agria or other boiling potatoes is fine. Note

Packed full of goodness, this delicious seafood stew is complemented beautifully by these tasty homemade garlic croutons. A real Winter favourite!

Crispy, fluffy and delicious potato puffs packed full of garlic, onion, bacon and gruyere.

Hearty and warming, this delicious stew is packed full of fresh seafood to nourish your body and soul.

A traditional Sunday dinner dish in the French countryside that literally means, 'chicken in a pot'.

Roasting makes both the parsnip and garlic wonderfully sweet and mellow. When preparing the parsnips, be sure to peel thickly enough to remove all the bitter outer layer, and also to cut off any woody core. Note

Soak 12 bamboo skewers in water for at least 1 hour prior to use, to prevent them from scorching and splintering. If using metal skewers, oil them first to stop the prawns from sticking. Note

This recipe is cooked in a slow cooker on low over 8 &frac12 hours. Note

The inspiration for this tasty salad is that famous New York deli sandwich, the Reuben, a universal favourite ever since its creation in the early 1900s.

Use crisp, crunchy fresh water chestnuts for this recipe if they are in season; frozen fresh water chestnuts also can be found in many Asian grocers. About 5-medium sized chesnuts are needed for this soup. Note

The black beans used in this recipe are also known as turtle beans, and are Cuban and Latin American rather than Chinese in origin. Jet black with a tiny white eye, black beans can be found in most greengrocers and delicatessens. Note

When peeling parsnips, make sure you remove all the bitter outer layer. Persillade is a mixture of chopped garlic and parsley traditionally used either as a garnish or to flavour a sauce, as we have done here. The secret to tender calves liver is to make sure you slice it into paper-thin scallops and then […]

Ask the butcher to cut the ribs into pieces that will fit into your slow cooker. Note

A bright, colourful and healthy modern Asian dish.

Divide dough into 16 equal pieces. Roll each piece of dough into a long oval about 3mm thick. Note

Salted cod, also called salt cod, baccala, bacalhau, bacalao and morue, is available from Italian, Spanish and Portuguese delicatessens and some specialty food stores. Note

A quick, easy and flavour-packed Mexican beef stir-fry from Australian Women's Weekly.

Hearty and delicious dish of potato wedges with a spicy beef topping.

A colourful salad of crispy roasted vegetables and grill haloumi salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Red cabbage is good both raw in salads and cooked lightly. Cook in a minimum of water to which an acid ingredient, such as lemon juice, apple, vinegar or wine, has been added. The acid component is needed because plain water can be alkaline, which turns red cabbage an awful blue-green colour. Note

Ask the butcher for lamb shoulder, as what is sold as diced lamb is sometimes from the leg and will not be as tender. Note

This recipe is best made on day of serving. Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Pomegranate molasses is available at Middle Eastern food stores and specialty food shops. Note

A quick and easy Italian-style pizza with roast garlic and crispy potato.

It is important to squeeze as much excess moisture as possible from the potato so that the pancakes hold their shape while cooking. You can also use russet burbank or spunta potatoes for this recipe. Note

We used corn kernels from 2 large fresh corn cobs in this recipe, but you can use frozen (then thawed) kernels or well-drained canned kernels. Roast your own capsicum under the griller, or in the oven until the skin blisters and blackens, cover, cool, then remove skin before using. Or, buy roasted capsicum from a […]

This traditional Spanish frittata combines salty chorizo and fresh veggies to create a flavour-packed dinner dish the whole family will love.

Green lentils can be substituted for red lentils. Note

The day before you plan to cook the pork, unwrap it, pat dry with paper towel and leave uncovered in the fridge. Doing this will dry the skin out a little which will assist with crackling. Note

Spice up your breakfast omelette with this popular Indian recipe.

A fish burger makes a delicious alternative to a beef burger. You can use white-fleshed fish, or even prawns, instead of the salmon for something different. Note

Wear disposable gloves when preparing chokoes as they will leave a sticky residue on your skin. Store pickle in a cool, dark place for at least three weeks before opening. Refrigerate after opening. Serve with cold meats and cheese. Note

Originally a French dish, this potato is all the better with rich and delicious caramelised onion.

A light and summery dish of char-grilled scallops with a zesty corn salsa.

We used large, 25cm diameter, packaged pizza bases for this recipe. Note

Invented in the 18th century by the Duc of Levis-Mirepoix, mirepoix has since become a classic preparation of French cooking.

Roasting the tomatoes concentrates the flavour, which goes well with pumpkin. Serve the salad warm. Note

You will need about 3 limes for this recipe. Note

Who said sausage sausages have to be boring? These ones are packed full of strong flavour, and are presented beautifully - perfect for a picnic lunch with loved ones.

You can use soft goat’s cheese in place of the feta. Note