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This is best made just before serving. Note

Easter is a perfect time of year to gather friends and family for a festive lunch or satisfying supper – after a day of egg hunting, of course! These simple, elegant recipes are sure to please.

Salad ingredients can easily be added and substituted – use your imagination!

Pulses, legumes, grains and seeds are great off-the-shelf staples that add bulk, fibre and valuable nutrients to your diet. Try these light and hearty recipes to kickstart a new way of cooking.

A surplus of kale in the garden inspired this innovative take on an old favourite.

Now is the time to show off autumn vegetables by using their striking colours and varied textures to make impressive, delicious and nutritious dishes

This dish is sure to create a buzz when you serve it up; dried figs with sizzled haloumi and salad. It packs more punch than your average mid-week salad or vegetable dish.

This flavoursome vegetable dish is sure to create a buzz when you serve it up.Enjoy on it's own as a light dinner or include as the perfect accompaniment to a roast family dinner.

Now is the time to show off autumn vegetables by using their striking colours and varied textures to make impressive, delicious and nutritious dishes

The trick with this salad is to use sweet vine tomatoes of different sizes and colours. One green tomato in the salad will add a touch of pleasant acidity.

Mushrooms or tomatoes work well with this dish for a simple side or entrée.

Serving suggestion: Serve with pan-fried boneless sirloin (new york cut) or rib-eye steaks. Note

To make a simple aioli, combine mayonnaise with crushed garlic and grated lemon rind. Note

Baby potatoes get spicy in this delicious side dish recipe!

This delicious warm lamb salad with fresh flavours is definitely a meal on its own and is the perfect dish for something heart-warming, yet filled with fresh summery flavours.

1 1/2 tablespoons of belacan (shrimp paste) can be used instead of prawn paste. Note

Long chillies aren’t as fiery as small ones, so don’t be scared to try them. Sambal oelek is an Indonesian chilli paste available at supermarkets. Note

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.

Squid tubes are found at seafood counter of supermarket. If possible, purchase small squid tubes for individual servings. Note

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

You can also stir in half a chopped avocado, if desired. Serve with cherry tomatoes, low-fat salami and olives. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Note

Kid-friendly tip: omit the spices and replace them with garlic. Note

Baby mint leaves can be used in place of dill. Finely shredded witlof is a great addition to this salad. Note

Bring out the relishes and pickles when entertaining – they impress every time!

Chunky-cut vegetables in this relish make a hearty, satisfying addition to many meals.

For flavour, colour and versatility, this is the pickle of all pickles!

Kumara hold more moisture than potato, so I season them and bake whole in the oven, before peeling the skin and smashing the flesh. Doing this dries them out a bit more so you’ll have gorgeous fluffy mash. Note

Sarah Bowman uses the last pick of sun-loving tomatoes, capsicums and eggplants to create this Mediterranean classic

Forget the breakfast club, have a sleep-in then get the crew together forJulie Biuso’s delicious vegetable-based brunch dish

People assume that because one is old that time is not an issue. The trouble is, when you are as old as I am, everything simply takes so much longer to do! I can assure you, Nana’s brain moves just as quickly as ever, but my poor old limbs just don’t seem to follow, so a recipe that is reasonably quick to prepare is a boon for me. Most pickles and chutneys take the best part of a day to make and three months to mature. To speed things along, I’m making a batch of sweet and tangy bread and butter pickles. They are as delicious as a relish, but are ready in 24 hours.

Homemade mayonnaise is the mother sauce from which others, such as tartare, are made. Using this technique will give you a delicious, tasty result, but you can take a shortcut and start with the bought stuff. All the ingredients must be at room temperature, especially the oil; if it’s too cold it will be difficult to incorporate. Mayonnaise is simple to make, but the key stage is the beginning: add the oil slowly; if you don’t, the result will be a split or curdled mess. If your mayonnaise does split, place a teaspoon of mustard in a bowl and gradually incorporate the split mayo, continuing to whisk until it comes to life.

This versatile noodle salad can be made with any type of noodle but is delicious with warm glass noodles, blanched bok choy and perfectly cooked beef

It may be called a lamb salad but it's definitely a meal on its own. Halfway between a fresh summery dish and a hearty one - the fresh flavours and textures work nicely together.

Be careful not to over cook your bok choy, which may result in loss of colour and texture. Note

Peeled prawns are available from seafood section of your supermarket. Remember to remove vein from prawn. Some ideas for sauces are sweet chilli or sweet and sour. Note

If preferred, potatoes may be tossed in oil and baked at 200°C for 35-40 minutes. Note

If preferred, leave tortilla in pan and finish cooking top under a preheated grill. Note

A light and refreshing seafood salad made with fresh calamari, lemon rind, garlic and parsley - this delicious calamari salad recipe would be perfect for a hot summer's day.

Lime Dressing may be prepared in advance and chilled until required. Note

Sambal oelek is a salty paste made from chillies, garlic and ginger. It is Indonesia in origin and available in Asian section of supermarkets. Note

Cumin spiced potatoes, potato recipe, brought to you by Australian Table

To remove kernels from cobs, hold upright and, with a sharp knife, cut lengthways down the cob. Note

Turn this into more of a meal by dicing the scooped-out potato and adding it to the cooked chicken for the filling. Note

Smoked Paprika can be purchased in the spice aisle of major supermarkets Note

Quinoa (pronounced “keenwa”) is an ancient grain traditionally grown in South America. It has high levels of amino acids and is found in the health food section of any supermarket. If you can’t find it, replace with couscous. Note

Roast hazelnuts on a baking tray at 180°C for 10 minutes. Tip onto a clean tea towel and rub vigorously to remove skins. Note

Wild rice blend is a mixture of wild and white rice and is available in the rice section of supermarkets. Note

It’s important to pour the wine over hot potatoes, as they absorb more than when they are cold. Note