Peanut

Use a vegetable peeler to cut carrot into ribbon-like strips. Note

Indulge your inner chocoholic with this divine slice. With a silky layer of medjool date caramel and a crunchy dark chocolate and peanut topping, this vegan slice is bound to stake a claim as your favourite sweet treat.

This dessert combines lots of superfoods into one gloriously delicious slice! With nuts, coconut sugar, coconut oil, plant-based milk and dark chocolate, this slice is beautifully sweet while also being surprisingly light.

Gluten-free, refined sugar-free and combining the magical duo of chocolate and peanut butter, this salted chocolate cake is a divine treat. Prepare the mixture in just 10 minutes, then let the oven do the work!

Add a splash of colour to your life with this vibrant vege pad Thai recipe. It's healthy, full of delicious Thai flavours and only takes 40 minutes to cook, so you'd best believe you're on to a winner.

Is there anything better than a peanut butter and chocolate combo? How about a peanut butter, chocolate and biscuit sandwich combo? This recipe is the ultimate outdoorsy snack.

This is a healthy snack with a twist - it’s filled with popcorn! Our peanut popcorn slice is perfect for kids’ lunches, or a guilt-free treat on the go.

For a speedy meal that packs a serious flavour punch, you can't go past this satay pork and broccoli stir-fry recipe. Serve with rice for a vege-packed meal that's ready in just 20 minutes

Nadia Lim's fresh, crunchy slaw recipe has a zesty, Asian-inspired ponzu dressing, peanuts, cabbage and raw bok choy, which is fantastic in salads. Add poached chicken or salmon for a protein kick

Slathered on toast, used in baking, or simply eaten from the spoon, you can’t beat this delicious homemade peanut butter recipe! All you need is a few simple ingredients to create your own from scratch

Peanut butter and chocolate for breakfast? Yes please! This overnight oats recipe is the perfect way to start the day. Serve topped with banana for a hearty breakfast that's just a little bit indulgent

Brussels sprouts are big on nutrients, low on calories and very filling. Let them shine in this delicious hawker-style noodle recipe - it's quick, easy and packed with flavour

This microwave steamed bok choy recipe is perfect when you need a quick vege hit. Ready in just two minutes, this is the perfect side dish for a range of meals

You've never seen lamingtons like this before. This recipe brings a Kiwi classic into the 21st century with the addition of peanut butter, decadent toffee and moreish popcorn

Meant-to-be dessert flavours peanut and chocolate come together perfectly in this marble cake recipe. Sandwiched together with a caramel-mascarpone filling and topped with dark chocolate icing, this cake is a winner

Enjoy an Indonesian favourite at home with this delicious vegetable gado gado recipe!

Quick and tasty, this flavoursome satay tofu and eggplant stir-fry is packed full of goodness. It can be ready in no time at all for delicious weeknight dinner.

The crispy noodles give this dish added texture along with crunchy vegetables that makes this dish a stand-out.

This vegetarian noodle dish combines udon with bok choy and sugar snap peas in a peanut sauce

Looking for healthy, nourishing snack ideas? Try these no-cook oatmeal balls - full of natural, wholesome ingredients and so delicious!

Quick and easy Asian stir-fry that packs a real punch.

This easy rocky road is a gorgeous edible gift idea for Christmas. Photography by Melanie Jenkins.

Like the hot, roasted, sugared nuts sold outside the marchés aux puces, the Parisian flea markets, these peanuts are gorgeous and fragrant. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

This smoked tofu salad is simple, nourishing, and tasty. Garnished with a delicious peanut dressing, this is the perfect light dinner for any night of the week.

Enjoy hot-smoked trout with fresh coconut, drizzled with a nutty peanut nam jim. Authentically Thai and so delicious - perfect for the festive season!

These easy-to-make bars are great for a quick snack. They're made with quinoa flour and quinoa flakes, so they're nutritious and gluten-free, too.

These sweet and nutty peanut-choc pretzel cookies are the ultimate treat or weekend decadence! Rich and chocolately - these cookies are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

This delicious and fresh green mango and squid salad is perfect for dinner tonight! Light, healthy and full of authentic Asian flavour - you simply can't go wrong!

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.

These delightful frozen peanut butter cheesecake pops are quick, easy and delicious! Enjoy for dessert or as a sweet afternoon treat!

The Australian Women’s Weekly Cookbooks’ Creative Director has been making his own toasted muesli from scratch since forever, and we think the addition of peanut butter is just delicious!

Sweet, salty, sticky and crunchy - these banana, peanut butter and bacon cupcakes are a little piece of heaven - the ultimate weekend treat!

Cold and crunchy, sweet and salty - nothing beats these deliciously sweet and nutty peanut butter ice-cream sandwiches!

Indulge in this decadent peanut brittle cannoli - easy to make and simply divine! The perfect dessert or treat to cure your sweet tooth!

These heavenly peanut and honey ice-cream sandwiches are the sweet treat that has been missing from your life! Quick and easy to prepare, and oh-so-delicious!

Sink your teeth into these sinfully sweet and oozy caramel crunch chocolate cupcakes! The ultimate indulgence, perfect for a kid's birthday party or just a weekend treat.

Sink your teeth into this heavenly peanut butter and caramel mousse meringue cake - sweet, rich, and insanely indulgent!

Smooth, creamy and utterly decadent, this chocolate and peanut butter slice requires no baking and can be enjoyed straight from the fridge as an indulgent afternoon treat.

This sweet treat can be made ahead and stored in the freezer, so it's perfect for when an attack of the munchies strikes!

Crowd pleaser for teenagers or the whole family, these Asian-style pizzas are quick to make and ready in an instant!

Chewy, nutty and packed full of real chocolate pieces, these golden peanut butter and choc chip cookies are the perfect treat for the whole family.

With chicken and tofu and fragrant Asian flavours, this salad is filling in a light and luscious way.

Sweet, fluffy peanut butter cupcakes are topped with a rich, creamy icing and sprinkled with crushed nuts. Topped with a sweet, crunchy hazelnut chocolate, this dessert is wonderfully decadent and perfect for a weekend treat.

Enjoy these light, refreshing chicken and mango rice paper rolls on a warm summer's afternoon. A Vietnamese classic, the rolls are wonderful served as finger food with a zesty chilli lime dipping sauce.

Peanut satay and juicy beef can't be beaten in this easy recipe using a premade satay base.

You can use any type of chocolate you like to coat these bite-sized Italian sweet treats ... white, milk or dark ... or a combination of all three.

Create this Asian inspired peanut and beef stir-fry for your family any night of the week. Packed full of wonderful flavours and textures, it is just as tasty as it is nutritious.

Tender beef is cooked to perfection and drizzled with a nutty Asian satay sauce. Wrapped tightly with shredded Chinese cabbage and carrots, it makes a perfect quick weeknight meal that will please the whole family.

Honeycomb and peanut butter are perfect partners in these delicious biscuits. Serve with a cup of tea or coffee or a glass of milk - but be warned, you won't be able to stop at one!

Invoke the spicy and juicy senses of Thai cuisine with this quick to prepare sticky pork salad. Perfectly suited as a summer dish.

Jam-packed full of sweet chewy cherries, crunchy nuts and cornflakes and decadent dark chocolate - the classic Florentine slice makes the ultimate accompaniment to a cup of hot coffee.

Add a spark to your meal time, by bringing an aromatic, pork version of this staple Indonesian spicy rice dish to life.

These moist, delectable chocolate and peanut cookies can be tailored to your preference for crunchy or chewy and are the ideal snack for any occasion.

These decadent caramel peanut tarts are easy-to-make, and absolutely divine. Sweet, gooey caramel is combined with crunchy peanut butter, then topped with creamy dark chocolate, all sitting inside a sweet, biscuit crust.

These quick chicken skewers will have everyone coming back for more with a smooth satay sauce. Serve with a fresh salad and you have a healthy meal even the kids can't resist.

Serve up a deliciously fresh and satisfying Summer salad with this barbecue glazed Asian pork and vermicelli noodle dish, packed with fresh veggies, a sprinkle of peanuts, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Full of tasty protein and fresh vegetables, this beautiful Summer salad is wonderful tossed with a punchy Asian dressing.

Rare roast beef is gorgeous served cool and tossed through this fresh Asian salad, packed full of vermicelli noodles, fresh vegetables and sprinkled with delicious honey-roasted peanuts.

Stuffed with a tasty, peanut satay sauce and tender chicken pieces, these lightly frilled tortillas are wonderful for a light dinner or enjoyed as finger food with a few drinks.

Sweet, chewy and nutty, these gorgeous peanut squares are wonderful enjoyed with a mug of tea or coffee for an indulgent afternoon pick-me-up.

Light, fresh and healthy, this tasty Asian salad is full of beautiful ingredients. Enjoy it on it's own or as a side to your next dinner spead.

This dish would also be delicious with chicken or pork. Instead of peanuts, garnish with fresh herbs like coriander, if you prefer. Note

This is a sublime dessert, ideal to cool the palate after a few sizzling dishes.

Kid-friendly tip: children will love these satays but you may like to keep a little cucumber salad with no chilli on the side for them. Note

The summer hols never last long enough. Soon it’s back to school or work. Sophie Gray sends you on your way with a smile and this tasty lunch option

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

MAKES 16 Note

Ketjap manis is thick, sweet soy sauce. This stir-fry is a good source of iron. Note

If pastry breaks when lining pan, gently press back together; chill. Glucose syrup is in the baking aisle of supermarkets. Note

Alexa Johnston reintroduces an innovative tin-filler from 1950s New Zealand

Use a vegetable peeler to make long thin ribbons of carrot and cucumber. Note

Natural yellow food colouring is in the baking aisle. Melt chocolate: in microwave in a microwave-safe bowl on High (100%) in 30-second bursts, stirring, until smooth. Note

Makes 18 To make extra-stable paper cases, stack 2 together, one inside the other, then fill. Make ahead: Bake golden joys up to 3 days ahead. Store in an airtight container. Note

Heat a large knife blade under hot running water before cutting slice. Note

To melt chocolate in the microwave, place in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high (100%) in 30-second bursts, stirring, until melted and smooth. Note

Use a vegetable peeler to peel cucumber lengthwise into long thin ribbons Small chicken drumsticks weigh 80-90g each; allow 2 or 3 to a serve. Large chicken drumsticks weigh 140-150g each; allow 1 or 2 to a serve. Remove skin from drumsticks before cooking, to reduce fat intake. Using a piece of paper towel, grip […]

Add some spice to your life with this enticing, quick seafood dish that packs on the flavour but not the calories.

Duck is available from specialty Chinese shops – but if you can’t find it, use a barbecued chicken. Note

You could use peanuts, walnuts, macadamias, hazelnuts or brazil nuts instead of pecans. Note

This delicious butterfly cakes recipe is so simple and easy to make with children. Just slice the tops off each cake, then fill with sweet buttercream and dust with icing sugar.

When stir-frying, use a firm-fleshed fish such as ling, blue eye trevalla or ocean perch. Cut into even-sized slices. Note

A sugar thermometer will reach 170°C when the syrup is ready. Note

Butter lettuce is also good to use here. Chicken or turkey mince could be used in place of pork. Note