Served with a plum dipping sauce, these pork and cabbage rice paper rolls are great for a share platter and require no cooking.

Experiment with a variety of seasonal flowers and greens. Mix mild greens with a garnish of stronger-tasting flowers and vice versa. Suggested flowers include violas, calendula, culinary herb flowers, pineapple sage, dianthus, day lilies and roses. If the flowers are large, use only their petals. Note

Fierce and tangy, this chilli lemon marinade works beautifully with chicken, pork and firm white fish such as blue-eye.

You could use peach slices in place of raspberries and peach liqueur rather than strawberry when making this delightful party drink if you like.

Tossed in a zingy red wine vinaigrette, this salad is full of flavours due to a variety of punchy herbs and greens.

This nutritious, filling breakfast will definitely keep you going until lunchtime.

This flavoursome dip goes well with crudités, potato wedges or barbecued chicken wings.

Nothing says decadence quite like a platter of fresh oysters. Drizzle them with these three fresh, fragrant and delicious Asian inspired dressings and watch them disappear.

Oh, my goodness. Oh, my very goodness. This homemade Irish creme liqueur makes a wonderful and unique Christmas gift. But be warned, you may not want to give it away.

There's nothing like a cocktail to get a party going, and these frozen mango daiquiri are so yummy they could double as dessert.

A classic mix of great flavours!

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

For an elegant Christmas dessert, try this cheat's ice-cream terrine served with fresh berries. For a more layered look, you could use two different flavours of ice-cream.

You can serve this delectable cherry and white chocolate ice-cream already sliced and in bowls, or bring to the table still whole and studded with sparklers.

The flavour you get from just a few cupboard ingredients packs an enormous flavour. It is perfect for deep-fried spring rolls, rice paper rolls, or even drizzled over a perfectly cooked steak.

Serve this fresh and nutritious tomato salsa with corn chips or atop crusty toasted sourdough, bruschetta-style. It is even more delicious when topped with crumbled feta.

You can use any type of sliced bread. Note

This creamy and lemony dip is delicious and dead easy to make. You can adjust the lemon juice and garlic to taste.

Frozen yoghurt can be made up to 3 days ahead; keep tightly covered with foil in the freezer. Note

Enjoy this classic Middle Eastern dip with vegetable sticks, crackers, bread or meats. It's easy to make and packed full of the goodness of chickpeas.

There are few platters more impressive than those piled high with fresh, local seafood. Finish off the jewels of the sea with delicious dipping sauces; serve with chilled white wine, or go all the way with a bottle of bubbles.

This salad could hardly be simpler, but the combination of shredded chicken, fresh figs and bitter leaves makes for a quietly spectacular dish.

For rice vinegared water, add 1 tablespoon rice vinegar to medium bowl of water. Note

You can use white balsamic vinegar instead of the champagne vinegar. Chervil is a delicately flavoured herb with anise overtones and a soft feathery texture. You can use coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley instead. Note

For a sophisticated Japanese entrée, try this sashimi dish served with fiery daikon, toasted nori and black sesame.

These delicate smoked trout and freshly pickled onion squares have a big flavour for such a little bite.

Use any combination of melons you like. You could prepare this salad the day before, if you like; keep, covered, in the fridge. Add mint and juice to the melons when you're ready to enjoy.

These colours are so vibrant together and create the perfect sweet treat.

This herb sauce is divine served with grilled meats or as a sandwich spread.

Try this easy 4-ingredient dip for a nutritious snack served with crunchy veggies.

Spice up a platter of plump oysters with cucumber and piquant mirin dressing.

If ruby red grapefruit are unavailable, use orange segments. Note

This delicious, filling sandwich is perfect for the lunchbox.

This recipe is also nut-free, egg-free and gluten-free. Note

Long and cool, a jug of ginger fizz is a welcome sight at any party.

makes 48 per mini maki 0.2g fat; 94kJ (22 cal) CHICKEN TERIYAKI VARIATION You can make another easy mini maki by replacing the tuna and cucumber with 2 chicken tenderloins (150g) that have been marinated for 1 hour in 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce, then cooked through and sliced thinly. Follow the method above to step […]

Oysters always make a wonderful starter or shared platter for parties, try serving up half natural and half dressed with our pickled lemon dressing.

Tia Maria and Kahlua are coffee- flavoured liqueurs. You can substitute your favourite liqueur, if preferred. Note

This colourful fruit and white chocolate slice makes the perfect Christmas gift.

Thick, creamy and deliciously spiced, this chai smoothie is a great afternoon pick-me-up.

For a creamier dressing, place the ingredients in a blender and process until thick and opaque Note

Freeze unpeeled bananas then use them straight from the freezer to give your smoothie an ice-creamy texture. Note

test kitchen tip Use iced chocolate doughnuts as nests instead of the cinnamon doughnuts. Note

Adjust the strength of your drink with a little more cola if you prefer. Note

These pretty jelly parfaits make a delightful kids' party food or dessert. Top with fresh fruit for a colourful flourish.

For a lighter dessert, you could use low-fat ice-cream, omit Maltesers and replace the hot fudge sauce with warmed low-joule caramel topping. Note

Crunchy, fresh and full of flavour, this carrot and daikon salad is dressed with lemon, vinegar, mint and black sesame seeds.

Take an eaton mess, replace the pav with macaroons and add some custard and you have this deliciously layered raspberry dessert in mere moments.

Mozzarella can be substituted for the bocconcini; stand 30 minutes before serving. Note

You will need to cook about 1 cup of medium-grain white rice for this recipe. Note

These delicious and refreshing mango and passionfruit ice-cream pops are full of natural colours and flavours and a delightful treat for the kids.

The ultimate side salad, rocket and parmesan is always a delicious combination and can be thrown together at the last moment.

Try adding a few spoonfuls of toasted muesli to create a healthy and satisfying breakfast smoothie.

Try this classic Italian dessert with a hazelnut twist.

Turn an everyday snack into a treat with a difference with this cajun-spiced popcorn recipe.

To remove seeds from pomegranate, cut in half crossways. Hold one half over a bowl, firmly tap on the skin with a wooden spoon or rolling pin, the seeds should fall out into the bowl. Any sashimi quality fish will work well. Note

Store rocky road in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Note

Serve with chopped mint or basil leaves. Note

The turkey can be swapped for cooked chicken breast. Vegetables can be prepared a day ahead, cover with damp kitchen paper and plastic wrap, and store in the fridge. Drizzle with soy sauce just before serving. You can add or omit the chilli depending on how hot you like your food. Note

A fresh, bright and light salad with delicate crab meat, tender avocado, bitter leaves and fresh red chilli, great as a starter or light lunch.

You can substitute the extra ricotta with cream cheese, if you like. Note

Loaded with olives, herbs and juicy capsicum, this crunchy salad is easy to whip up and great for a packed lunch.

Fruity and fabulous, this cheesecake is perfect for picnics, parties or just dessert.

It is important to use silken tofu for this recipe to get the right texture. Note

Campari Rosso (red vermouth) is a red-coloured apéritif made by infusing herbs in alcohol and water. You can also use Aperol, an orange-coloured apéritif made by infusing bitter orange and rhubarb in alcohol and water. Note

We used the grenadine syrup to add some colour to the punch; you can use any cordial you like, however, the colour may not be as intense as that of the grenadine. Strawberry ice-blocks can be made at least a week before the party. Finish the punch as close to serving as possible. Note

Green smoothies have certainly become ubiquitous, and for good reason; they're fresh, healthy and delicious. Try this watercress and pineapple version as an alternative to the usually spinach blend.

You can use an equal weight of prawns or lobster instead of the crab meat in this salad. Make sure your mango is quite firm, otherwise it will not slice well. Note

You need 2 oranges and 5 passionfruit for this recipe. Note