Soft fresh goat cheese can be substituted for fetta, if desired. Note

Recipe can be made 1 day ahead and refrigerated, covered. Casseroles and bakes enhance the flavour of your favourite vegetables in these nutritious, hearty meals including potato and cauliflower gratin and garlic, vegetable and rice casserole. Note

These crispy Moroccan-style sweet potato fries are the perfect side dish.

To make cheesy polenta; bring the water to the boil in large saucepan; gradually stir in polenta. Reduce heat; cook, stirring, about 10 minutes or until polenta thickens. Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Stand 3 minutes before serving. Note

These char-grilled vegetables are healthy, delicious and pack a real spicy punch.

Gorgeously sweet orange and maple glazed baby carrots. The perfect accompaniment for your next dinner party.

Lasoda or sebago potatoes can be used for this recipe. Potato flour can be used in place of wheat flour for a gluten-free version; make sure to use a gluten- free chicken stock as well. Note

Pink and yellow oyster mushrooms are available at selected farmers’ markets, grocery stores and online. Choose mushrooms as described by variety. Avoid slimy looking caps and those that look shrivelled. Store mushrooms as described by variety, otherwise, store in a paper or calico bag in the refrigerator. They generally last for up to 3 days […]

Make the filling for the snail a day ahead. The recipe is best baked just before serving. Note

Use metal skewers to pierce through the hard core of the corn slices. Note

Remaining garlic-infused oil can be used in salad dressings. Note

Fresh peas can be replaced with 2½ cups (300g) frozen peas. Note

This delicious and simple mash can be whipped up in no time at all.

This recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note

Lamb’s lettuce is also known as mâche or corn salad ­ it has a mild, almost nutty flavour and tender, narrow, dark-green leaves. Note

Sweet potato fries loaded with delicious pulled beef short ribs, candied jalapenos, chimichurri and mozzarella.

You can substitute 2 cups (400g) dried brown lentils, soaked overnight and boiled until just tender, for the canned lentils, if you prefer. Note

Cook ½ cup (100g) white short-grain rice for this recipe. Note

Substitute the fresh corn with a 420g (13½-ounce) can of drained corn kernels, if you prefer. Polenta can be prepared a day ahead; store, covered, in the fridge. Note

Traditionally served as an accompaniment to spicy dishes, this recipe would also make a great light vegetarian starter. Note

The perfect side dish to any roast dinner spread, these delicious baked rosemary potatoes will delight the whole family.

It is fine to use just one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Note

We used green, black and vine-ripened tomatoes. For an extra indulgence, use the larger buffalo-milk mozzarella instead of bocconcini. Note

An exquisite lunch dish of parmesan polenta with a delicate walnut and capsicum salsa.

.Sumac is a purple-red, astringent spice ground from berries growing on shrubs that flourish wild around the Mediterranean. It adds a delightful tart, lemony piquancy to food without the heat of chilli. Available from the spice aisle of most supermarkets and Middle Eastern stores. Note

An exquisite side dish that goes perfectly with grilled haloumi and crusty bread.

You can use a mixture of grilled eggplant, capsicum and sun-dried tomatoes for the antipasto vegetables. Grilled artichokes and mushrooms could also be used. Note

Recipe is best prepared as required. For a light meal (that serves four), serve with some crusty bread. Note

Add a little sugar to the ratatouille to reduce any acid taste, if you like. If you want to reduce or eliminate the oil, the ratatouille can be cooked in the oven. Combine all the ingredients in an ovenproof dish and bake at 180°C (160°C fan-forced) for about 30 minutes. Note

Warm, hearty and creamy, Potatos Byron is a simple but tasty French potato recipe with Parmesan cheese and cream.

A quesadilla (from queso, the Spanish word for cheese) is a tortilla “sandwich” containing cheese and any of a wide number of spicy filling ingredients, which is grilled, fried or toasted and usually served with salsa. You need to buy two untrimmed corn cobs (800g) to get the amount of trimmed corn needed for this […]

Risoni is a small rice-shaped pasta that can be served similarly to orzo or rice in salads and soups. Note

You will need to buy one bunch of spinach (300g) to make this recipe. Note

Romesco is a traditional northern Spanish sauce, much like pesto in texture, made from a mixture of nuts and fire-roasted capsicum that often accompanies seafood or a local roasted Catalonian spring onion. Note

An exquisite and morish Mediterranean-style mushroom and polenta dish with roasted tomatoes.

Substitute any of your favourite vegetables if you prefer them to the ones suggested in this recipe. A hot curry paste will boost the flavour, however, you can use any curry paste you like. Note

Don’t drain the spinach until it’s completely dry, the excess water steams and wilts the spinach during cooking, without having to add extra oil or butter. Note

Kalonji seeds are also known as nigella or black onion seeds. Tiny, angular seeds, black on the outside and creamy within, with a sharp nutty flavour that can be enhanced by frying briefly in a dry hot pan before use. Kalonji can be found in most Asian and Middle-Eastern food shops. Note

Quick and easy stir-fried Asian greens from Australian Women's Weekly.

If white asparagus is unavailable, use all green asparagus or thin baby carrots instead. Note

Starchy potatoes, such as pontiac or lasoda, are best for this recipe. Note

store recipe can be made 3 days ahead and refrigerated, covered. Note

Desiree, bintje or russet burbank potatoes are all good choices for this recipe. Note

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A healthy and filling Mexican vegetarian dish with a rich and delicious spiced tomato and avocado salsa.

This beautiful green salad tastes like a breath of fresh air. With the delicious summer flavours of mint and the homemade mustard cider dressing, this is a perfect side for your Christmas dinner.

Sichuan is a province in southwest China known for its abundant use of chilli and eye-wateringly fiery dishes.

Quick and easy-to-make crispy roast potatoes with paprika aïoli from Australian Women's Weekly.

This is a quick version of making a soufflé as the base is not made on a flour-thickened cheese sauce. Note

Recipe suitable to freeze at the end of step 2. Note

A fragrant and delicious spiced lentil side dish from Australian Women's Weekly.

For a vegetarian twist on an Italian classic, look no further than this delicious spinach, pesto and parmesan lasagne, for a quick and easy dinner.