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Fancy making your own sushi but don�t know how? Then give this fresh and satisfying sushi roll recipe a go. Easy and tasty - you�ll be making these sushi rolls again and again!

Store leftover chutney in a sterilised jar and seal when cool. Keep chilled. Drumsticks, wings or breast fillets can be used in place of drumettes. Note

You can also use chicken, pork or beef mince to make this dish. Note

These tasty tuna and pineapple kebabs are easy to make and packed full of flavour. Pop them on the barbie for your next Summer BBQ to give your friends and family something different to nibble on.

There's a hidden surprise inside these turkey rissoles - a cheesy filling of brie, ham and cranberry! Serve these rissoles with a crisp green salad for an easy midweek meal.

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Try fitting gozleme with your favourite pizza toppings, such as chargrilled marinated vegetables, sliced salami and grated tasty cheese. Note

Bread flour and 00 flour (high-gluten flours) are both suitable. They’ re found in the baking section of large supermarkets. Note

This delicious best supporting dip brought to you by Woman's Day is surprisingly easy to make and is fantastic for entertaining dinner guests, perfectly accompanied with crudites

Makes 20 You can make these ahead of time, cover with plastic wrap and chill until required. Bake when ready to serve. Note

We made our melba toasts by cutting the crusts from white bread and rolling the bread until very thin. Cut each slice in halves or quarters. Bake in a moderate oven (180°C) for 5-10 minutes until lightly browned. Note

Find char-sui sauce in the Asian foods section of the supermarket. Prepare them up to 1 day in advance and keep chilled before cooking. You can also score the wings in a couple of places to help marinade to penetrate. Note

If you are unable to find the prepared mini pappadums, purchase the dried, uncooked version, and cook following packet instructions. Alternatively, cook in the microwave on high (100 per cent) power for about 1 minute. Note

Make your own aioli by mixing roasted garlic flesh into whole egg mayonnaise with a squeeze of lemon juice. If preferred, simply brown the outside and finish in a moderate oven, 180°C, to cook through. Note

It is important to chill the mixture so the croquettes stay together during cooking. Note

To make your own pesto, process leaves of 1 bunch each parsley and mint, 1/2 cup slivered almonds, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice and 1 clove garlic to form a paste. Season to taste. Note

If preferred, buy ready-prepared chicken schnitzel and cover, freeze and cook it as required. Note

Make your own sushi vinegar by combining 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Note

The size of your barbecue will determine how many quesadillas can be cooked at the same time. Note

Crunchy, flavour-bursting sesame seeds are beautiful coating for these wonderfully tender salmon skewers. Serve them up at a weekend BBQ or for a family lunch or dinner.

Try this recipe using sweet potato instead of potato. These hash browns are delicious with at drizzle of sweet chilli sauce. Note

Fish cakes: If liked, make a dipping sauce of sliced fresh chilli and soy. Fish cakes: We used orange roughy fish, but use any inexpensive boneless fillets available. Prawn bruschetta: If preferred, bake the bread slices in a moderate oven, 180°C, for 5-10 minutes until golden and crisp. Prawn bruschetta: Bases can be made ahead […]

Chilling after coating allows the breadcrumbs to stick better. Note

If you have a thermometer, oil should be 180°C. Be sure to remove any random bones. Note

Sliced fresh chilli can be used instead of dried flakes. If liked, stir 1/4 cup cream though mixture. Note

Try different filling, such as wilted spinach and feta, chopped char-grilled vegetables and brie, or caramelised onion and blue cheese. Note

You can add drained and flaked tuna to this salad, if you like. If you prefer, use a different variety of mixed salad leaves. Note

Try topping your pizza subs supreme-style with tomato paste, salami, ham, green capsicum, olives, pineapple and shredded cheese. Use Turkish bread, bread sticks or other bread of choice. Note

To remove veins from prawns, remove heads and “hook” out the vein (dark spot where head is removed) with the tip of a knife or toothpick – pull gently. Note

A mussel “beard” is the fuzzy membrane protruding from the shell. Remove this by grasping with a small knife and pulling towards you. Note

To toast sesame seeds, heat a dry frying pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add sesame seeds. stirring until lightly golden. Transfer to a plate to cool. Note

Buy punko breadcrumbs in the asian section of supermarkets. Note

To make these in the oven, spread in a single layer on an oven tray and bake at 200°C 25-30 minutes. Turn after 20 minutes and baste with marinade. Note

Make these ahead of time and chill until ready to serve. Char-grill, slice and serve. Note

MAKES 12 Using disposable gloves, pull chicken meat from carcass and roughly shred. Discard the carcass and skin. Serve these cups with naan bread or pappadums. Pick medium, even-sized lettuce leaves and store leftover leaves in a plastic bag in the crisper of the fridge. Note

Make this into a tasty salad by tossing the cooked prawns through a mix of salad leaves, along with a 100g packet of cooked vermicelli rice noodles. Freeze prawn heads and shells to make stock for risotto or paella. Note

Looking for a quick and delicious appetiser to start off your favourite Italian meal? Look no further and try this simple yet scrumptious mixed bruschetta recipe by Woman�s Day.

Mushroom fans will devour this garlic-infused pizza topped with caramelised onion. Mozzarella cheese melts beautifully into the crust contributing a sweet, mild earthly taste.

If you prefer, or if you’re rushed for time, use ready-made corn chips. You could use a chopped chilli in place of the chilli sauce. Note

Za’atar is a spice blend of sumac, sesame seeds and dried thyme. Roast hazelnuts until golden. Place in a tea towel while hot and use the tea towel to rub away the skins. Note

For crisp duck skin, preheat oven to 200°C. Place skin on a cake rack on an oven tray. Bake for 2-3 minutes, until crisp. Cool slightly before breaking up. Note

Replace chicken livers with duck livers, if available. Pate can be flavoured with orange liqueur and garnished with orange slices. Note

MAKES 8 Serve omelettes warm by heating in a moderate oven, 180°C, for 6-8 minutes. Note

Add a simple pate and crackers if desired. Use fresh ricotta in place of cream cheese. Note

Add 1/4 teaspoon caster sugar to salsa, if a sweeter taste is desired. Note

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Potatoes may be tossed in oil and baked in a hot oven, 200°C, for 35-40 minutes. A 300g can drained and rinsed butter beans can be added to the mixture in step 3. Note

When leaving the dough to rise in a warm place, make sure it’s not too hot or it will kill the yeast – don’t put the bowl on a hotplate or in the oven. Also, an environment that is too cold will retard its growth. Note

Potted farmhouse terrines

Add a dash of Tabasco to Capsicum and Caper Mayonnaise for a spicy taste. Note

If preferred, top the tacos with chopped tomato, avocado,cucumber and onion. This also makes a delicious filling for tortillas. Note

Rinse your fingers and utensils in a bowl of water mixed with vinegar to stop the rice sticking. Note

MAKES 30 Note

Sushi hand rolls brought to you by Woman's Day

This fresh and delicious sushi roll recipe brought to you by Woman�s Day will have you making these sushi rolls over and over again. Teriyaki chicken and avocado makes for a satisfying filling.

Use any leftover potato to create these tuna and zucchini patties, fried to perfecttion and served with green beans and lemon wedges.

This is a great snack with drinks. Use a mandolin or v-slicer to cut the vegetables thinly – you want the slices to be as thin as possible. Pat vegetable slices dry on paper towel before cooking. Note

These Vienna almonds are caramelised to perfection with a sweet hint of vanilla. As beautiful as they are delicious, they are perfect to entertain with and make great table decorations.

Make spicy fried rice using cooked rice, chilli, ginger, peas, cabbage, carrot, eschalots, eggs, soy, fish sauce and lime. Note

Wombok, or chinese cabbage, is identified by its elongated shape and overlapping leaves. It has a mild flavour and a wonderful crunch, perfect for stir-fries and salads. Note

These easy skewers are perfect for your next BBQ!

Spatchcocks can be replaced with a 1.3kg butterflied chicken. If doing so, increase cooking time by 8-10 minutes on each side. Note

Variations on filling could be 1 tablespoon of finely chopped thyme or rosemary and 1 tablespoon of sea salt flakes, or 2 tablespoons of finely chopped walnuts and 1 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese. Note

These can also be cooked on the barbecue or an oiled char-grill pan, turning and basting with sauce during cooking. Note

Panko breadcrumbs will give a crispier end result. Note

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

The perfect dip for entertaining!