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Upside-down roast chicken comes from Corey Costelloe, who turns the concept of the humble roast on its head. "Roasting a chicken breast-down means it won't dry out... just turn it over at the end for crispy skin."

Upside-down roast chicken

Lilydale Free Range Whole Chicken

bay leaf

lemons, halved

garlic

oregano, leaves picked

(80 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil

tsp sumac

tsp cumin

baby (Dutch) carrots, trimmed

red onions,

green chillies

can chickpeas, rinsed, drained

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This is not your typical spaghetti and meatballs. Venison elevates the dish to new heights, with a brandy and cream sauce to coat thick strands of tagliatelle.

Venison meatball and wild mushroom ragout

tbs sunflower oil

onion, finely chopped

garlic cloves, crushed

dill,

venison mince

fresh white breadcrumbs

egg, lightly beaten

Dijon mustard

unsalted butter

mushrooms

tsp sweet smoked paprika

tomato paste and plain flour

beef stock

(80 milliliters) brandy

sour cream

tagliatelle

tbs poppyseeds

tbs chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves

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Swap regular mashed potatoes for a sweet and chilli pumpkin version in this riff on steak and mash.

Steak With Mustard Sauce And Chilli Pumpkin Mash

potatoes, peeled, chopped

butternut pumpkin, peeled, chopped

red chilli, seeds removed, finely chopped

x 150 grams rump steaks, trimmed

tbs wholegrain mustard

(250 milliliters) salt-reduced beef stock

baby spinach leaves

Steak with mustard sauce and chilli pumpkin mash

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Vegetarian Shepherd'S Pie With Goats' Cheese Mash | Recipes | Delia Online

oz (225 g) tomatoes

¼ level teaspoon ground mace

¼ level teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

salt and black pepper

oz (75 g) green split peas (no need to soak), rinsed

oz (75 g) green lentils (no need to soak), rinsed

oz (50 g) peeled carrots

oz (50 g) peeled swede

oz (50 g) peeled celeriac

onion,

green pepper, deseeded

oz (50 g) butter,

oz (110 g) soft goats’ cheese

lb 8 oz (700 g) potatoes, peeled

oz (50 g) butter

milk

oz (25 g) Pecorino cheese, grated

These sausage rolls are an absolute hit during summer and the festive season.

Turkey Sausage Rolls Recipe

zucchini, grated

green apple, core removed, grated

tbs extra virgin olive oil

onions, finely chopped

tbs finely chopped thyme

tbs finely chopped rosemary

dried sour cherries, chopped

tbs apple cider vinegar

turkey & pork mince

stale sourdough breadcrumbs

puff pastry sheets, defrosted

tbs each toasted coriander & fennel seeds, crushed, to scatter

Store-bought chutney, to serve

Turkey sausage rolls recipe

Prepare this easy lasagne ahead of time and save in the freezer, uncooked, for when you need it during a busy week. Then just bake for an extra 45 mins.

Classic Lasagne

tbsp olive oil,plus

lean beef mince

pack prosciutto

tomato sauce

hot beef stock

nutmeg

pack fresh lasagnesheets

quantity of our white sauce

ball mozzarella,torn into thin strips

Classic lasagne

To make the meat sauce, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/top-five-non-stick-frying-pans">frying pan</a> and cook 750g lean beef mince in two batches for about 10 mins until browned all over.

Finely <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/top-five-paring-knives">chop</a> 4 slices of prosciutto from a 90g pack, then stir through the meat mixture.

Pour over 800g passata or half our basic <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/339605/tomato-sauce" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tomato sauce</a> recipe and 200ml hot beef stock. Add a little grated nutmeg, then season.

Bring up to the boil, then simmer for 30 mins until the sauce looks rich.

Heat oven to 180C/fan/160C/gas 4 and lightly oil an ovenproof dish (about 30 x 20cm).

Spoon one third of the meat sauce into the dish, then cover with some fresh lasagne sheets from a 300g pack. Drizzle over roughly 130g ready-made or homemade <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2982678/white-sauce" target="_blank" rel="noopener">white sauce</a>.

Repeat until you have 3 layers of pasta. Cover with the remaining 390g white sauce, making sure you can’t see any pasta poking through.

Scatter 125g torn mozzarella over the top.

Arrange the rest of the prosciutto on top. Bake for 45 mins until the top is bubbling and lightly browned.

A hint of orange blossom adds a floral touch to the this polenta and almond-based orange cake.

Orange and polenta cake

unsalted butter,

demerara caster sugar

eggs

vanilla essence

(200 grams) almond meal

coarse polenta

oranges

tsp orange blossom water

gluten-free baking powder

Creme fraiche

(250 milliliters) orange juice

milliliters orange blossom water

cardamom pods, crushed

caster sugar

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Hosting brunch or breakfast this weekend? Knock your guests' socks off with this Yogurt French Toast recipe, which has ALL of the flavor and less fat than the regular. Crusty pieces of bread are dipped in a yogurt, skim milk and egg mixture before frying in a pan with a little butter until golden brown. The French Toast pieces are then baked until cooked through. Enjoy warm with fresh berries and your favorite syrup!

Yogurt French Toast

ciabatta bread,

Greek yogurt

milk,

cinnamon

eggs,

Sliced fruit

maple syrup

sugar,

Preheat oven to 300°F.

Crack the eggs into a bowl or a...

Crack the  eggs into a bowl or a large baking dish. Whisk them together, then pour in the milk and the yogurt. Stir until just mixed. Sprinkle in the cinnamon and whisk.

Slice the bread into 1" thick slices if...

Slice the bread into 1" thick slices if you haven't already.

Dip the sliced bread into the egg/milk/yogurt mixture...

Dip the sliced bread into the egg/milk/yogurt mixture and let sit for five minutes.

While bread is soaking in the mixture, heat...

While bread is soaking in the mixture, heat a large skillet or a griddle over medium-high heat. Melt the butter in the pan.

After the bread has soaked, gently lift it...

After the bread has soaked, gently lift it out of the liquid mixture and place in the searing hot pan.

Sear on both sides until browned, then transfer...

Sear on both sides until browned, then transfer to a baking sheet into the warm oven. Transferring the cooked French toast into the oven does two things: ensures that the toast is cooked through AND also keeps the toast warm while the rest is being cooked up.

Repeat the process as needed and once all...

Repeat the process as needed and once all the toast is cooked, serve topped with your favorite fruit and syrup.

Valli Little's simple pasta dish is packed with gorgeous flavours. Add a slice of crusty bread and a salad, and you're ready to eat!

Orecchiette with hot-smoked salmon, peas and beurre blanc sauce

orecchiette or other short dried pasta

(80 milliliters) white wine

(80 milliliters) white wine vinegar

eschalots, finely chopped

chilled unsalted butter, chopped

(120 grams) frozen peas

hot-smoked salmon or trout fillets, skin removed, flaked

tbs thickened cream

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A classic Greek salad, with mouth-watering grilled haloumi and sweet honey dressing.

Pan-fried haloumi with Greek salad and lemon honey dressing

lemon juice

tsp honey

tbs chopped oregano leaves

olive oil

baby cos lettuce, leaves

Lebanese cucumbers, sliced lengthways

tomatoes,

red onion, thinly sliced

(160 grams) kalamata olives

mint leaves

haloumi, sliced

This recipe turns toast and pâté into something elegant and fancy with a few simple tips. This pâté platter takes supermarket ingredients and creates a gourmet party appetizer. Or serve these as hors d'oeuvres at a canapé and cocktail party this Christmas. The toast points and caramelized oranges can be made in advance and the pâté is store-bought, making this holiday appetizer stress free and easy!&nbsp;

Toast and Pâté with Caramelized Orange

pâté

toast points (- 36 points)

orange

brown sugar

parsley garnish

Cut the orange into 9 thick slices, and then carefully cut away the peel.

Cut the slices into quarters and place on a heatproof surface.

Sprinkle the segments with brown sugar and caramelise using one of the following options.

To caramelize the oranges

Melt the sugar carefully by moving the blow torch in circles over the sugar to avoid burning. Stop once a golden colour has been achieved.

Set aside to cool and allow the sugar to harden.

BLOW TORCH

Set the broiler to the highest setting and let it get very hot.

Place your tray of orange slices on a tray under the broiler keeping them as close as you can to the heat source. Broil for 60-90 seconds until the sugar has melted and is golden brown.

Remove from the broiler and allow to cool and the sugar to harden.

BROILER

Spread a teaspoon or so of pâté on each of the toast points.

Add a segment of caramelized orange and a sprinkling of finely chopped parsley.

To assemble the dish

Life is busy, but that doesn't mean there isn't time for dessert. Silvia Colloca shares her hacks for impressive Italian bakes made at the touch of a (food processor) button.

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