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Store biscuits in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Note

Classic yet delicious chicken Caesar salad created in four easy steps. With crunchy croutons, shredded parmesan and fresh homemade dressing this really is salad perfection.

Seasoned flour is plain flour with added seasonings of choice. Note

Gorgonzola dolce is creamy blue cheese. You can use any blue Cheese, or try chopped brie or camembert. Note

If you don’t have a 20cm square cake pan, a 20cm pie plate could also be used to bake the frittata. Note

These delicious flaky filo parcels are filled with crumbly feta and spinach. Baked until golden and crisp, serve with a fresh side salad and you'll have a tasty meal in no time.

Makes 30 Note

The perfect afternoon indulgence with a crunchy biscuit base topped with a decadent chocolate icing. This easy chocolate coconut slice will go down a treat with children or with workmates.

This delicious chocolate mousse recipe, brought to you by Women's Day, is heaven for chocoholics. Topped with chocolate curls this elegant dessert would be perfect for a dinner party.

Chocolate can also be melted in the microwave on medium (50% power) in 30-second bursts, stirring at the end of each burst, until melted. Note

Light and moist chocolate self-saucing pudding with smooth chocolate sauce. There is no better way to warm up on a cold winter's night than a warm, sticky chocolate pudding.

You can't beat chocolate self-saucing pudding with ice-cream or thick cream on a chilly winter's night. This recipe makes it easy to indulge a little more often, it's that easy...

Soft pears are stirred through warm honey and cinnamon-infused oats for this delightful porridge recipe

The coconut flakes we used come from health food shops. If you like, toast them before serving by spreading them on an oven tray and baking in a moderate oven, 180°C, 4-5 minutes. Note

Chill jelly mixture for 30 minutes before filling moulds, stirring every 10 minutes as it starts to thicken. This will prevent the mixture from separating. Note

Try a variation using dried cherries and dark chocolate. Note

To make mock cream, cream 125g butter 1/3 cup icing sugar together in a bowl, then beat in 1 tablespoon each of tick and boiling water and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Note

You can use light sour cream in place of creme fraiche. Note

Try this soup with other vegetables, such as cauliflower, broccoli or zucchini. Note

To make mascarpone mix; combine 125g mascarpone with 1/2 cup mixed chopped herbs and juice 1/2 lemon. Note

If time permits, chill the crumbed chicken for about 15 minutes, to help the breadcrumb coating adhere better. Chicken lovely legs are skinless drumsticks with part of the bone trimmed. Most children love fried chicken, but using skinless chicken legs and baking instead of frying them makes this a healthier dinner for all the family. […]

Test cake with a skewer, or by touching gently with fingertips – if it springs back it is cooked. Note

Freeze half the dough, then thaw, roll and slice when you fancy a fresh batch. Note

Other chocolate of choice can be used instead of Toblerone. Makes 25 Note

Place seared chicken on a foil-lined tray and place in a moderate oven, 180°C, for 5 minutes or so to ensure the breast is cooked through without overcooking. Note

Moist and decadent festive brownies filled with glace cherries, white chocolate and turkish delights creates a deliciously sweet festive brownie that is perfect enjoyed for dessert

To prevent pastry drying out while working, keep wrappers and assembled rolls covered with a damp tea towel. Note

This cake is quite moist and will sink slightly in the centre. Note

Just throw the following ingredients into your sturdy food processor – my Kenwood made an easy job of it.

Who doesn’t love an old fashioned prawn salad? You can buy aioli and mayonnaise at your local supermarket and frozen prawns are much more affordable these days.

Place chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap and use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound until 5mm thick. Note

This sweet and indulgent coconut and pineapple slice from Woman's Day is sure to please family and friends with its surprising blend of flavours when enjoyed with a hot cup of tea.

With its surprising blend of delicious flavours this indulgent and sweet coconut and pineapple slice makes a delightful afternoon treat when enjoyed with a hot cup of tea or coffee.

The spicy curry flavours pair well with a salad of tomato wedges, red onion and mint dressed with olive oil and sherry and vinegar. Note

Sterilise jars and lids by washing in hot soapy water rinsing and placing on an oven tray. Dry in a preheated very slow oven, 120°C, 10 minutes. Note

To test if jam has reached setting point, place a spoonful of mixture on a cold saucer and freeze for 2 minutes. If it wrinkles when pushed with your fingertip, it’s ready. Save time slicing the fruit by using a food processor with a thin slicer attachment. Note

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

For a variation, replace cannellini beans with 1 cup blanched frozen peas. Blanch asparagus by immersing in boiling water 1 minute then refreshing cold water. Note

For a thicker gravy, whisk 1 tablespoon cornflour into 1/4 cup reduced sauce. Bring to boil, stirring, until thickened. Simmer 3 minutes. Note

Add some sliced apple or pear for extra crunch. You could also crumble over 50g blue cheese. Note

Try this recipe to make cake pops. Dip a paddlepop stick into a little melted chocolate and insert into the base of ball. Allow to set upright in a water glass or secure on a foam base. Note

Combining dried and glace fruits, Grand Marnier and vanilla ice-cream; this ice cream recipe is an easy yet delicious alternative to the classic Christmas pudding.

Butter cream: MAKES 2 cups Butter cream: Makes ornaments ahead to allow them to dry easy handling. Note

Replace papaya (ours weighed 500g) with mango, if preferred. Note

Create a delicious family meal with this tasty leek, bacon and egg tart. Paired with a green salad and a glass of crisp white wine, this tart is perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

Spread pastry bases with pesto before adding leek mixture, if liked. Note

This scrumptious lemon delicious pudding is ready in less than 30 minutes and is perfect enjoyed for a sweet afternoon tea treat that is great accompanied with a hot cup of tea or coffee.

Simple lemon sour cream cake recipe with divine flavours. The sour cream gives the cake a beautiful denseness, with the lemon icing adding extra zest to the already delicious cake.

Cakes are cooked when they pull away from the sides of the pan and a skewers inserted into the centre comes out clean and dry. Note

Serve day-old muffins warmed and spread with a little cream cheese. Note

Heating the oven tray helps to cook the pastry base better. For best result, keep pastry ingredients cool. Note

This is a foolproof recipe for children or those who don’t like washing up! Note

Cover filo with a clean tea towel while working to prevent it from drying out. Note

Use either fresh or canned passionfruit pulp in this recipe. Note

These are so good they should be banned! It’s the sour cream that makes them extra special – you can remove if desired and they still work well.

Not so long ago we got our bacon by making it ourselves. In fact, the whole point behind bacon was that brining and salting pork was a great way to preserve it in the days when there were no refrigerators.

You have no idea how a simple dessert can taste so good!

Search out a good-sized potato for this dish. The agria variety works well here.

Don't have time for a big lunch? Try these quick and delicious wraps - suitable for the whole family.

These make an easy, cheap lunch box snack and can be made with leftover cooked pasta. If starting from scratch, you will need 1/2 cup dry pasta. Note

Test with the tip of a knife. If set, the knife is clean when removed. Note

Make up to 3 days ahead and lightly toast to serve. Peaches can be replaced with 3 ripe bananas. Note

These biscuits firm slightly as they cool. Note