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This delicious Fruit Cake is perfect for Christmas or any occasion! Easy to make, simply the best recipe.

Delicious Christmas Cake

Crushed Pineapple,

Cake Fruit Mix

Glace Cherries

Butter, diced

Cup Sugar

Cup Water

Tablespoon Brandy (or 1 teaspoon Brandy Essence)

Vanilla Essence

Cups Plain White Flour

Mixed Spice

Baking Powder

Baking Soda

Eggs, beaten

In a large sauce pan place the pineapple,...

In a large sauce pan place the pineapple, fruit mix, cherries, butter, sugar, water, brandy (or essence) and vanilla.

Over a medium heat simmer for 10 minutes,...

Over a medium heat simmer for 10 minutes, until the butter and sugar have dissolved.

Remove from the heat and set aside until...

Remove from the heat and set aside until the mixture is cool, approximately 4 hours

Preheat the oven to 160C Bake

Prepare your baking tin, round or square, I...

Prepare your baking tin, round or square, I have used a 20 cm (8 inch) round tin.

Grease the base and sides of the tin...

Grease the base and sides of the tin and place baking paper measured to size in the base and up the sides, ensuring the entire surface is covered

Add to the saucepan fruit mix the flour,...

Add to the saucepan fruit mix the flour, mixed spice, baking powder, baking soda, and beaten eggs and combine well.

Spoon into the prepared tin, smooth surface and...

Spoon into the prepared tin, smooth surface and bake for up to one and a half hours. All ovens vary so begin to test from just after an hour. The skewer needs to come out with no batter remaining and the centre should spring back to the touch.

Remove from the oven and allow the cake...

Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely IN the tin.

Once the cake is cold, carefully remove onto...

Once the cake is cold, carefully remove onto a wire rack, see notes above for how to store, ensure your Fruit Cake is well stored in an airtight container

Can be stored at room temperature, in the...

Can be stored at room temperature, in the fridge or frozen.

Enjoy!

Forget your canned fish recipes, it's all about the fresh catch here. This is an edited extract from The Whole Fish by Josh Niland (Hardie Grant Books, $55) and is available where all good books are sold. Photographer © Rob Palmer 2019.

Sardines and anchovies in lemon thyme oil recipe

sardines

anchovies

(500 milliliters) good-quality extra virgin olive oil

lemon thyme leaves or native thyme leaves

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A perfect ‘schnitty’ is the best dinner. Panko crumbs guarantee a crisp crust but you can use rough sourdough crumbs, says Matt Moran.

This is an edited extract from Matt Moran’s Australian Food: Coast + Country, Murdoch Books, $45, out October 25.

Matt Moran's chicken schnitzel with parmesan crust

chicken breast

plain flour

paprika

eggs, lightly beaten

panko breadcrumbs

finely grated parmesan

olive oil

butter

tbs sage leaves

garlic clove, thinly sliced

Finely grated zest of ½ lemon

of 1 lemon,

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What's cooler than cool? Ice-cold frozen yoghurt! delicious. Assistant Food Editor Samantha Coutts gives the classic lamington a contemporary twist.

Lamington fro-yo soft serve

(700 grams) thick Greek-style yoghurt

(700 grams) coconut yoghurt

thickened cream

(360 grams) pure icing sugar, sifted

(45 grams) cacao powder (from health food stores and some supermarkets)

(125 milliliters) maple syrup

tbs cacao powder

savoiardi (sponge fingers)

(70 grams) shredded coconut

You just need 4 ingredients to make these lamington-inspired bliss balls – no baking required.

4-ingredient lamington bliss balls

store-bought Madeira cake, crumbled

(1/4 cup) store-bought vanilla frosting

milk chocolate, melted

(3/4 cup) desiccated coconut

This easy salmon is gorgeous and juicy inside, dark and sticky outside – the perfect contrast.

Marinated & grilled salmon

lemongrass

coriander

ginger

garlic

½ x small bottle of low-salt dark soy sauce

salmon

runny honey

red chillies

spring onions

limes

Valli Little’s mini beef mince pies makes use of some of our favourite Aussie ingredients.

Mini beef pies

onion, finely chopped

bacon rashers, finely chopped

beef mince

(60 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce

tomato sauce (ketchup)

Vegemite

curry powder

nutmeg

(250 milliliters) Massel Beef Style Liquid Stock

frozen shortcrust pastry, thawed

puff pastry, thawed

egg, lightly beaten

poppyseeds

Tomato relish, to serve

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Tofu is a brilliant carrier of flavours, plus it’s high in protein, low in saturated fat and a great source of calcium and phosphorus, both of which make for strong and healthy bones

Mega veggie burgers

350 g firm silken tofu

breadcrumbs

Marmite

tomatoes

red wine vinegar

basil

wholemeal buns

salad veg, spinach

rosemary

Cheddar cheese

g gherkins

natural yoghurt

white wine vinegar

Dijon mustard

¼ of a fresh red chilli

Delicious creamy pineapple cheesecake on a buttery biscuit base, so easy to make.

Easy Pineapple Cheesecake

Strained Passionfruit Juice

Pineapple

Pineapple infused Whipped Cream

Girl Guide Biscuits, crushed

Butter, melted

Gelatin Powder

Cup Cold Water, 62.5 milliliterss

395 grams/Can of Sweetened Condensed Milk

Cream Cheese, room temperature

Pineapple,

Lemon lemon

Lemon

Prepare a 20cm spring form tin with baking...

Prepare a 20cm spring form tin with baking paper over the base to make removing it easier later

Butter or spray cooking oil on the sides...

Butter or spray cooking oil on the sides of the tin and set aside

Crush the biscuits in a food processor or...

Crush the biscuits in a food processor or in a plastic bag with a rolling pin until you get a fine crumb

Pour the crushed biscuits into a medium sized...

Pour the crushed biscuits into a medium sized bowl, pour over melted butter and mix well to combine

Spoon the biscuit mixture into the prepared tin...

Spoon the biscuit mixture into the prepared tin and press firmly to evenly cover the base of the tin

Set this aside in the refrigerator to chill...

Set this aside in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the filling

In a small bowl or cup add the...

In a small bowl or cup add the cold water, sprinkle over the gelatin powder and allow this to stand untouched for 5 minutes to bloom

Place in a microwave for 15 seconds to...

Place in a microwave for 15 seconds to heat and become liquid.

Set this aside to cool while you prepare...

Set this aside to cool while you prepare the filling

In a medium bowl add the room temperature...

In a medium bowl add the room temperature cream cheese and using an electric beater whip this until it is creamy and silky, approximately 4 minutes.

Add the condensed milk to this and whip...

Add the condensed milk to this and whip well until it is smooth and no lumps of cream cheese remain, at least 3-4 minutes

Add to this the drained pineapple, lemon zest,...

Add to this the drained pineapple, lemon zest, lemon juice and cooled gelatin. Stir gently to fully combine

Pour this mixture into the prepared base, spread...

Pour this mixture into the prepared base, spread evenly and chill overnight for best flavour and to set or a minimum of 8 hours

To serve remove from the spring form tin...

To serve remove from the spring form tin and place on a serving dish.

You can serve this plain or try one...

You can serve this plain or try one of my topping ideas above

Slice and enjoy!

Store in the refrigerator for up to 3-5...

Store in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days if well sealed in plastic wrap or an airtight container

ANZAC Day is almost here, which means it's time to start making our favourite quick and easy biscuit of the year. This recipe is very close to the traditional version we all know and love, but with slightly higher amounts of coconut, golden syrup and butter, the end result is more chewy than crumbly.

Anzac biscuit recipe: secrets to easy, chewy biscuits every time

(110 grams) rolled oats

¼ cups (110 grams) desiccated coconut

(150 grams) plain flour

unsalted butter

(90 grams) golden syrup

(220 grams) raw sugar

½ tsp bicarbonate of soda

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Although we didn’t think it was possible, Australia’s favourite ice-cream - the Golden Gaytime - just got even better because we've turned it into a 5-ingredient ice-cream cake! That's right, we've packed everything you love about Gaytime (think caramely, crumbly, crunchy goodness) into an easy dessert you can even make ahead.

Gaytime ice-cream cake recipe

pkt Arnott’s Malt ‘O’ Milk biscuits

x 1L tub Streets Golden Gaytime ice-cream

packet milk chocolate, chopped

50.40 gm coconut oil (see notes)

Streets Golden Gaytime ice-cream Bites, to serve

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