Herbed couscous

Ingredients (serves 6) * 500g couscous * 1/2 cup chopped herbs (mint, parsley) * 1 tsp sumac* * 1 tbs olive oilMethod 1. Place the couscous in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Cover with a tea towel and stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork, stir in herbs, sumac and oil, and season to taste with salt and pepper.Notes & tips * A lemony spice from Middle Eastern food shops...

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Lamb shanks with creamy parmesan risoni

Preparation Time 10 minutesCooking Time 135 minutesIngredients (serves 4) * 40g (1/4 cup) plain flour * Salt & freshly ground black pepper * 4 large (about 2kg) lamb shanks, French trimmed * 2 tbs olive oil * 2 brown onions, halved, coarsely chopped * 2 garlic cloves, crushed * 250ml (1 cup) dry white wine * 2 x 400g cans diced tomatoes * 2 fresh rosemary sprigs, leaves...

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Summer iced tea

Ingredients (serves 12) * 4 Lipton Lychee, Lime and Passionfruit Herbal Infusion tea bags * 24 mint leaves, torn * 4 cups boiling water * 4 cups canned pineapple juice, chilled * 4 passionfruit, halved * 6 lychees, peeled, deseeded, chopped * 3 cups ice cubes * 2 cups ginger beer, chilledMethod 1. Place tea bags and half the mint in a large, heatproof jug. Add boiling water....

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Barbecued corn on the cob

Ingredients (serves 8) * 8 cobs of fresh corn, husks removed * 1 tbs olive oilMethod 1. Preheat a barbecue or chargrill to medium. Brush the corn with the olive oil and cook, turning frequently, for 10 minutes or until tender and golden brown. Season with salt and pepper and serve.Sourcedelicious. - Page...

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Red curry pork steaks with fresh herb salad

Ingredients (serves 4) * 1 tbs fish sauce * 1 tbs red curry paste * 8 small pork schnitzels (about 80g each) * 2 tsp sunflower or rice bran oilHerb salad * 2 tbs fish sauce * 2 tsp sunflower or rice bran oil * Juice of 1 lime * 1 tsp caster sugar * 1 cup coriander leaves * 1/2 cup Vietnamese mint leaves* * 1 small red capsicum, thinly sliced * 1 cup pea tendrils*,...

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Chicken and tomato bake with melted brie

This is one of our favourite chicken recipes - try it tonight and see if it's yours too!Ingredients (serves 4) * 1 tbs olive oil * 1 medium onion, finely chopped * 150g mild pancetta or bacon, chopped * 2 (approx 300g) small single chicken breast fillets, diced * 1 garlic clove, crushed * 300g long-grain white rice * 1 x 500g jar good-quality tomato passata or pasta sauce *...

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Sausage and pasta salad

Monday night dinner is taken care of with this easy, budget-friendly salad the whole family will find satisfying.Ingredients (serves 4) * 375g tortiglioni or large spiral pasta * 2 tablespoons olive oil * 500g pork sausages * 2 zucchini, sliced lengthways * 250g yellow or red teardrop tomatoes * 125g rocket * 300g bocconcini cheese, sliced * 1/4 cup Italian salad dressingMethod...

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Pork fillet with apple sauce

Ingredients (serves 2) * 1/3 cup (80ml) white wine * 1/3 cup (80ml) chicken stock * 2 tbs Craisins* (sweetened dried cranberries) * 1 tbs olive oil * 350g pork fillet, cut into 1cm-thick slices * 1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, thickly sliced * 2 tsp finely shredded sage leaves * 100g thin green beans, steamedMethod 1. Place wine, stock and Craisins in a small...

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Creamed honey mustard

Preparation Time 5 minutesIngredients * 1 x 125g jar wholegrain mustard * 1 1/2 tbs honey * 1 tbs good-quality whole-egg mayonnaise * Roast beef fillet with garlic & rosemary (see related recipe), to serveMethod 1. Use a fork to whisk together the mustard, honey and mayonnaise in a small bowl until well combined and creamy. Serve with the roast beef fillet with garlic & rosemary.SourceAustralian...

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Garlic prawn baguettes

Feel like having a picnic? Crusty rolls filled with fresh basil, mustardy rocket and fresh plump, pink prawns are guaranteed to please.Preparation Time 25 minutesIngredients (serves 6) * 2 x 60cm sesame seed baguettes (French breadsticks) * Butter, to spread * 1 x 120g pkt baby rocket leaves * 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves * 600g large cooked prawns, peeled, deveined * 1 lime, halved...

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Chipolatas with couscous

Ingredients (serves 6) * 2 teaspoons olive oil * 16 chipolata sausages (see note) * 1 brown onion, finely chopped * 800g can diced tomatoes * 1/4 cup chicken stock * 350g orange sweet potato, peeled, cut into 2cm pieces * 350g desiree potatoes, peeled,cut into 2cm pieces * 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped * pinch caster sugar * couscous, to serveMethod 1. Heat...

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Steamed Chinese five-spice chicken buns

If you're a fan of yum cha, try making these Chinese five-spice buns at home. A great low-fat snack, they're also the perfect party food.Preparation Time 20 minutesCooking Time 30 minutesMakes 8Equipment You will need eight 6cm-square pieces of non-stick baking paper and a large bamboo steamer for this recipe.Ingredients * 450g (3 cups) plain flour * 250ml (1 cup) lukewarm water * 2 tsp (7g/1...

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White chocolate and macadamia brownies

Preparation Time 10 minutesCooking Time 55 minutesMakes 16Ingredients * Melted butter, to grease * 150g white chocolate, chopped * 150g unsalted butter * 3 eggs, lightly whisked * 150g (1 cup) plain flour * 60g (1/2 cup) whole milk powder * 60g (1/4 cup) caster sugar * 1/4 tsp baking powder * 180g white chocolate, extra, chopped * 145g (1 cup) whole macadamia nutsMethod...

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Sticky date cake with caramel sauce

Ingredients (serves 8) * 250g pitted dates, chopped * 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda * 1 1/2 cups boiling water * 125g butter, softened * 3/4 cup brown sugar * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * 2 eggs, at room temperature * 2 cups self-raising flour, siftedCaramel sauce * 1 cup brown sugar * 300ml thickened cream * 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract * 60g butter, choppedMethod...

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Chickpea and herb falafel

Ingredients (serves 10) * 1 tbs cumin seeds * 1 tbs coriander seeds * 2 x 400g cans chickpeas, rinsed, drained * 3 cloves garlic, chopped * 3/4 cup finely chopped coriander * 1/4 cup finely chopped mint * 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley * 1/2 Spanish onion, coarsely grated * 1/3 cup (50g) plain flour * 1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda * 1 egg, lightly beaten ...

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Banana and chocolate cupcakes

Baking is a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon and these tasty treats are well worth the effort.Preparation Time 20 minutesCooking Time 25 minutesIngredients (serves 16) * 150g butter, at room temperature * 155g (3/4 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar * 1 tsp vanilla extract * 2 eggs * 2 ripe bananas, peeled, mashed * 1 x 200g pkt good-quality dark chocolate, coarsely chopped ...

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Smoked salmon on toasted Turkish bread

Preparation Time 5 minutesCooking Time 3 minutesIngredients (serves 8) * 1 1/2 tablespoons whole egg mayonnaise * 300g spreadable cream cheese * 2 teaspoons lemon juice * 1 tablespoon chopped dill * 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley * salt and pepper * 100g smoked salmon slices, chopped * 1 loaf Turkish bread, to serveMethod 1. Mix together mayonnaise, cream cheese,...

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Sultana cake

Preparation Time 20 minutesCooking Time 90 minutesIngredients (serves 6) * Melted butter, to grease * 250g butter, softened * 215g (1 cup) caster sugar * 1 tsp vanilla essence * 3 eggs * 450g (3 cups) plain flour * 1 tsp baking powder * 125ml (1/2 cup) milk * 385g (2 1/4 cups) sultanas * Butter, to serveMethod 1. Preheat oven to 170°C. Brush a 9 x 19cm (base measurement)...

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Red pesto penne with prosciutto

Ingredients (serves 4) * 4 slices prosciutto * 75g sun-dried tomatoes * 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts * 1 garlic clove, crushed * 1 small tomato, roughly chopped * 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano * 3 teaspoons red wine vinegar * 1/3 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped * 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil * 500g penne pastaMethod 1. Preheat grill on high heat. Place prosciutto,...

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Pork dumplings

Makes 24Ingredients (serves 8) * 175g lean pork mince * 1/3 cup canned sliced water chestnuts, drained, rinsed, finely chopped * 3 shiitake mushrooms, stalks removed, finely chopped * 2 green onions, finely chopped pinch ground white pepper * 2 teaspoons light soy sauce * 1 eggwhite, lightly beaten * 24 gow gee wrappers (see note) * vegetable oil, for deep frying * soy sauce,...

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Chilli salt prawns

The Chinese word for prawns "har" has a laughter-like sound, and this seafood delicacy - a festive favourite in China - represents happiness.Preparation Time 20 minutesCooking Time 5 minutesIngredients (serves 6) * 2 tbs plain flour * 2 tbs rice flour * 1 tbs salt * 2 tsp white pepper * 2 tsp chilli powder * 1 1/2 tsp Chinese five spice * 2L (8 cups) peanut oil * 18 (about...

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Olive, artichoke and feta tart

Cooking Time 30 minutesIngredients (serves 8) * 3 sheets (25 x 25cm) ready-rolled puff pastry, just thawed * 120g (1/2 cup) bought black olive tapenade * 200g marinated artichokes, drained, quartered * 150g feta, crumbled * 130g (1/2 cup) natural yoghurt * 125ml (1/2 cup) thickened cream * 4 eggs, lightly whisked * 1 tbs coarsely chopped fresh basil * Salt & freshly...

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Wizard's cauldron cake

Ingredients (serves 10) * 85g packet green jelly crystals * jelly snakes, jelly frogs and cachous, to decorateCake * 340g packet buttercake mix * 2 eggs * 3/4 cup milk * 60g butter, softened * 1 tube green Dollar Five sprinklesMethod 1. Make jelly, following packet directions. Pour into a 20cm (base) round dish. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set. 2. Preheat oven to 180°C....

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Carrot and pineapple cake

Ingredients (serves 8) * 2 cups (300g) plain flour * 2 tsp baking powder * 1 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda * 1 tsp ground cinnamon * 4 eggs * 200ml safflower or sunflower oil * 2 cups grated carrot * 400g crushed canned pineapple, drained * 1 1/2 cups golden caster sugar* * 1/2 cup chopped walnutsIcing: * 250g unsalted butter, softened * 250g cream cheese, softened...

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Apple and blackberry crumble

Beat the winter weather blues with this delicious crumble. Perfect for a Sunday lunch dessert!Preparation Time 20 minutesCooking Time 35 minutesIngredients (serves 6) * Melted butter, to grease * 6 (about 1kg) granny smith apples, peeled, cored, thickly sliced * 220g (1 cup) caster sugar * 60ml (1/4 cup) water * 1 cinnamon stick * 150g frozen blackberries, thawed according to packet...

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Hawaiian pizza scrolls

Makes 12 scrollsIngredients * 2 cups self-raising flour * 30g butter, chilled, chopped * 3/4 cup milk * 1/4 cup tomato paste * 1/2 cup grated tasty cheese * 100g Primo shaved ham, chopped * 225g can pineapple pieces, drainedMethod 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Sift flour into a large bowl. Add butter. Using fingertips, rub flour into butter...

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Waffles and chocolate hazelnut yoghurt sauce

Cooking Time 10 minutesIngredients (serves 4) * 75g (1/4 cup) chocolate hazelnut spread * 70g (1/4 cup) natural yoghurt * 4 small waffles * 1 ripe banana, peeled, diagonally sliced * 125g strawberries, hulled, washed, thinly slicedMethod 1. Combine the chocolate hazelnut spread and yoghurt in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring, for 3-4 minutes or until smooth. Remove...

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The night before Christmas cake

Tis the night before Christmas and you haven't made a cake? Just follow this recipe, for everyone's sake!Ingredients (serves 8) * 175g unsalted butter, softened * 225g brown sugar * 275g self-raising flour * 1 tsp baking powder * 175ml buttermilk * 2 eggs * Grated rind of 1 lemon * Grated rind of 1 orange * 225g fruit mince * 2 tbs brandyFlorentine topping * 50g hazelnuts...

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Prosciutto wrapped beef with coriander salsa verde

After you've unwrapped your presents, turn your attention to this beef, wrapped in salty prosciutto, capers and anchovies.Preparation Time 30 - 40 minutesCooking Time 80 minutesIngredients (serves 10) * 12 (about 120g) slices prosciutto * 1.5kg piece beef scotch filletCoriander salsa verde * 1 cup chopped fresh coriander * 1 cup chopped fresh mint * 1 x 45g pkt anchovy fillets, drained,...

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Salt and pepper prawns with lemon-grass mayonnaise

Infuse a low-fat bought mayo with the fresh flavours of Asian herbs, then see how quickly these seasoned prawn skewers disappear.Preparation Time 20 minutesCooking Time 10 minutesIngredients (serves 8) * 24 (about 615g) medium green king prawns, peeled leaving tails intact, deveined * 2 tsp ground Sichuan pepper * 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper * 1 tsp sea salt flakes * Lime wedges,...

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Beef and mushroom family pie

Preparation Time 30 minutesCooking Time 180 minutesIngredients (serves 6) * 40g (1/4 cup) plain flour * Salt & freshly ground black pepper * 2kg beef osso buco (shin slices) * 2 tbs olive oil * 2 large red capsicums, halved, deseeded, cut into 2cm pieces * 600g cup mushrooms, quartered * 2 garlic cloves, crushed * 1 x 800g can diced tomatoes * 2 tbs tomato paste *...

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Pork chops with pear and red onion chutney

Ingredients (serves 4) * 1 red onion, halved, coarsely chopped * 2 firm packham pears, halved, cores removed, coarsely chopped * 80ml (1/3 cup) red wine vinegar * 100g (1/2 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar * 1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes * 3 tsp olive oil * 4 (about 185g each) pork chops * Sweet potato mash & green beans (see related recipe), to serve * Freshly ground black...

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Drumettes in sticky soy marinade

Cooking Time 45 minutesEquipment You will need a large oven bag for this recipeIngredients (serves 4) * 1/4 cup light soy sauce * 2 tablespoons sherry * 2 tablespoons brown sugar * 2 tablespoons tomato sauce * 1 tablespoon oil * 2 cloves garlic, crushed * 1 teaspoon ground ginger * 1kg chicken drumettesMethod 1. Prepare a large oven bag as per instructions on pack. Combine...

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Kumara scones with beetroot jam

Makes 16Ingredients * 225g self-raising flour * 1/2 tsp salt * 1 tsp sugar * 45g unsalted butter * 1 cup cooked mashed sweet kumara * 150ml buttermilk * Beetroot jam, to serve (recipe follows) * Creme fraiche, to serve * Thyme leaves, to garnishBeetroot jam* * 15g unsalted butter * 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil * 110g thinly sliced onion * 150g raw beetroot, grated...

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Affogato

Ingredients (serves 6) * 1 litre vanilla bean ice-cream * 1 cup freshly brewed strong espresso coffee * 1/2 cup (125ml) Frangelico liqueurMethod 1. Place generous scoops of ice-cream into individual serving glasses. Serve together with individual shot glasses of coffee and Frangelico. When ready to eat, guests pour coffee and liqueur over ice-cream. Serve with biscotti.Notes & tips...

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Pumpkin, tofu and pea curry

Ingredients (serves 4) * 1 tbs Crisco sunflower oil * 1 tbs red curry paste * 500g Jarradale pumpkin, peeled, chopped * 2 cups (500ml) vegetable stock * 400g can coconut milk * 6 kaffir lime leaves, bruised * 200g frozen peas * 300g firm tofu, chopped * 2 tbs fish sauce * 1 lime, juiced * Shredded limes leaves and chopped fresh coriander, to serveMethod 1. Heat the...

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Ratatouille with poached egg

Ingredients (serves 4) * 1 tbs olive oil * 1 onion, finely chopped * 1 garlic clove, crushed * 1 eggplant, chopped * 2 zucchini, chopped * 1 red capsicum, seeds removed, chopped * 400g canned chopped tomatoes * 4 poached eggs, to serve * Parsley leaves, to garnishMethod 1. Heat oil in a large pan, add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and stir for...

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Red curry chicken

Equipment You will need an oven bag for this recipeIngredients (serves 4) * 1 tablespoon olive oil * 12 chicken drumsticks * 1 large brown onion, thinly sliced * 1/2 cup red curry paste * 600ml coconut milk * 3/4 cup chicken stock * 1 tablespoon fish sauce * 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar * 350g kumara (orange sweet potato), cut into large chunks * 1 bunch broccolini,...

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Scrambled egg croissants

Ingredients (serves 4) * 4 vine-ripened tomatoes, stems intact, cut in half crossways * 8 slices prosciutto * olive oil cooking spray * 4 croissants * 8 eggs * 1/2 cup pouring cream * 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives * 1 tablespoon thyme leaves * 1 tablespoon butterMethod 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Heat a chargrill or non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Season...

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Peach gingerbread cobbler

Ingredients (serves 6) * 815g can peach halves in natural juice * 1/2 cup milk * 1/4 cup golden syrup * 40g butter, melted * 1 egg * 1/2 cup brown sugar * 2 cups plain flour * 1/2 teaspoon baking powder * 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda * 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger * 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg * whipped cream, to serveMethod 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Drain peach...

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Spiced chickpea salad

A touch of Indian spice mix peps up the lemony dressing for this tasty combo of tomato, chickpeas, green vegies and fresh coriander.Preparation Time 10 minutesCooking Time 5 minutesIngredients (serves 4) * 1 tsp garam masala * 1 tbs olive oil * 1 tbs fresh lemon juice * 1 x 400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained * 200g green beans, topped, halved * 1 x 250g punnet grape tomatoes, halved...

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Spinach and ricotta crepes

Preparation Time 15 minutesCooking Time 35 minutesIngredients (serves 6) * 1 bunch of English spinach, ends trimmed, washed, with water clinging to leaves * 45g (1/4 cup) pine nuts * 1 tbs olive oil * 1 brown onion, halved, finely chopped * 1 garlic clove, crushed * 480g (2 cups) fresh ricotta * Pinch of ground nutmeg * 12 crepes (see related recipe) * 375ml (1 1/2 cups)...