Salmon grills well because the fillets are thick and oily

Grilled vegetables are always a taste sensation and they take no time at all to cook

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This is a take on traditional White Christmas, which can be made in a myriad ways - ...

Toffee brittle seems quite the decadent treat for me, must be all that sugar and the ...

My mother used to make what she called "home-made chocolate" when we were children

These tarts are perfect for a weekend lunch or light dinner accompanied with salad

This dish is a great idea for Christmas brunch: creamy, rich and delicious

The turkey breast stays juicy thanks to plenty of stock and seasoning

Ease into Christmas with a delicious brunch

This is the perfect finish to a special Christmas day brunch

Makes 12

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Sponge needs a gentle touch, but the results are worthwhile

This soup is bursting with flavour and uses basic but good quality ingredients

This is a sweet chilled soup which, when served in beautiful bowls or elegant glasses, ...

Soup's still up for summer with this cool offering from Viva's Amanda Laird

Serve the fresh berry cups in small cut crystal glasses or use martini glasses

When it comes to creating your party menu be sure to offer a choice of flavours and ...

Serve in bite-sized portions and arrange them prettily on the most beautiful platters ...

Rice paper rolls are simple to make and look so attractive

Fried rice can be, at its best, a spectacular dish or, at its worst, an unappetising ...

Dumplings are big at the moment - soft dough filled with a variety of fillings, such ...

Thinking about the flavours of strawberries, vanilla and coconut, I decided to have a ...

A delicate shortcake sandwiched with a little jam, whipped cream and plenty of ...

There was a time when strawberries were commonly included in chicken salads which ...

Makes 24 small to serve with drinks or 12 larger

These beef patties are deliciously infused with cumin and coriander seeds, rosemary ...

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This refershing drink is perfect for warm, balmy days

Quinoa is easy to cook and good for you

Enjoy the classic pairing of avocado and crab with asian flavours in this light salad ...

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Make the most of spring lamb and New Zealand oranges with this light, colourful salad

This canape uses succulent grilled duck breast glazed with pomegranate molasses

While jerusalem artichokes can be a bit irritating to peel, with all their lumps and ...

A crispy croque monsieur on toasted challah or brioche with Dijon mustard, melting ...

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Makes 1 x 20cm cake

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This flourless cake is not too heavy but is still luscious

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By substituting the fish sauce for salt, and the chicken stock for vegetable stock, ...

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Serve scallops in their shells for a rustic entree

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Both these dips hail from the Meditarranean

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These cookies rely on a generous amount of top quality chocolate - roughly chopped so ...

These large biscuits should be baked just long enough to remain chewy in the centre ...

These cookies are an Italian offering, very simple to make but quite sophisticated

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These delicious lemon puddings will make your tastebuds tingle with anticipation

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Make the most of local persimmons in store now with this lovely comforting pud.

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