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Seed and feed, who says you need a backyard? These days, home grown produce can be found in pots, on walls and even on top of garages and houses. For the first instalment of his new column sharing family-friendly recipes, Shannon Bennett raids his own urban garden to beat the dinner rush.

Chermoula snapper cooked in a bag

skinless snapper

red onion, chopped

tbs each cumin and coriander seeds

lemon

coriander parsley

garlic

tbs each sweet paprika turmeric

tbs ras el hanout (Moroccan spice mix)

tbs ground chilli

olive oil

Have a stash of these seeded chocolate rounds ready to go and you'll never be caught out in a 3pm slump.

Coconut and pepita chocolate rounds

dark (70%) chocolate, chopped

(90 grams) desiccated coconut

tbs coconut oil

(75 grams) pumpkin seeds

(80 grams) sunflower seeds,

(75 grams) dried currants

Sea salt flakes,

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Gluten-free baking never tasted so good! What is Shannon Bennett's secret? He adds freshly grated galangal to his carrot loaf.

Gluten-free carrot and galangal cake

carrots

unsalted butter, chopped, softened

(75 grams) caster sugar

(75 grams) dark brown sugar

vanilla bean paste

eggs

(120 grams) coconut flour

(200 grams) rice flour

tsp bicarbonate of soda

tsp each ground cinnamon and mixed spice

tsp nutmeg

(85 grams) pitted dates, chopped

(70 grams) pecans, chopped

tbs finely grated galangal

ginger

tbs icing sugar

Creme fraiche and maple syrup,

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“This vibrant salad-style dish will impress” - Shannon Bennett.

Vietnamese noodles with pork and herbs

(500 grams) pork sausages

peanut oil

tbs kecap manis

thin rice vermicelli noodles,

(1 packet) bean sprouts

¾ cup each coriander, Vietnamese mint and Thai basil

spring onions, finely chopped

iceberg lettuce, leaves

tbs peanut oi

red chillies, finely chopped

garlic cloves, crushed

tsp ginger

peanut butter

(50 grams) roasted peanuts, chopped

tsp caster sugar

tbs fish sauce

lime,

Sunflower oil,

rice vermicelli

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Both quick, simple and easy, Shannon Bennett's Welsh rarebit is the ultimate revamp on the fan favourite, the cheese toastie.

Shannon Bennett's Welsh rarebit

sourdough

unsalted butter

(100 grams) plain flour

(500 milliliters) apple cider

mature cheddar cheese, grated

gruyere cheese, grated

tbs chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves

Worcestershire sauce

eggs, egg

Dijon mustard

(60 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil

Watercress and mixed leaves,

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These earthy, meat-free rissoles are great as leftovers the next day as well.

Beetroot rissoles

small beetroot, small leaves

extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle

tsp cumin seeds, crushed

coriander seeds, crushed

potato flour, plus extra to dust

tbs chopped flat-leaf parsley

tbs balsamic vinegar

mixed salad leaves

Goat’s curd to serve

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Sherry and smoky paprika put a Spanish spin on this warming casserole, says Shannon.

Paprika chicken lentil casserole by Shannon Bennett

tbs sweet paprika

fennel seeds

tsp dried chilli flakes (optional)

saffron

garlic, crushed

chicken,

onions, thinly sliced

red capsicum,

button mushrooms, halved

bay leaves

(125 milliliters) dry sherry

chicken stock

cherry tomatoes

can brown lentils, drained and rinsed

baby spinach

flat-leaf parley & crusty bread, to serve

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This flavour-filled soup will soon become a family favourite.

Tomato soup with herbed cream cheese croutons

tomatoes,

basil, leaves picked

garlic cloves,

tbs champagne or white wine vinegar

Tabasco sauce

Micro rocket to serve (optional)

cream cheese, softened

eschalot, finely chopped

parsley and chives

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A light, easy dish that will add punch to your midweek meals.

Hanoi-style eggs

(80 milliliters) sunflower oil, plus extra

eschalots,

garlic cloves, chopped

tbs ginger

birdseye chilli, chopped

lemongrass stalk, white part, chopped

truss tomatoes, chopped

can whole tomatoes

firm tofu, cut in 2cm pieces

(50 grams) rice flour

snake beans,

bread

tbs sesame seeds, toasted

(35 grams) peanuts, toasted, chopped

tsp chilli flakes

Halve the recipe to serve it as an entree, or serve as part of a finger food menu at your next party. However you serve them, you're bound to enjoy it.

Stuffed portobello mushrooms with taleggio

portobello mushrooms

tbs extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle

onions, finely chopped

sage leaves, finely chopped

breadcrumbs

Taleggio cheese(or brie), rind removed, chopped

egg, beaten

of 1 lemon, to serve

parsley

lettuce

Lemon

Love radishes? Then you'll love this daikon salad that's filled with beautifully sweet and sour notes and the creaminess of goat's cheese.

Honey daikon salad

pears, halved

tbs sunflower oil

¼ cup (60 milliliters) apple cider vinegar

(90 grams) honey

shredded daikon (about 1 large daikon – we used a julienne peeler)

rocket

ash-rolled goat’s cheese

tbs black sesame seeds (optional)

“This South East Asian salad balances hot, sweet, sour and salty flavours," says Shannon Bennett.

Lemongrass and coconut chicken larb recipe

tbs sunflower oil (or coconut oil)

lemongrass stem (white part only), finely chopped

red chillies, finely chopped (remove seeds

chicken

(250 milliliters) coconut water

tsp white sugar

(60 milliliters) fish sauce

Juice of 1 1/2 limes,

Butter lettuce, cucumber shallots

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Black bean sauce? Need we say more. This hearty and downright delicious pork dish will have everyone asking for the recipe.

Crisp pork belly with black bean sauce

(20 grams) ginger, finely grated

garlic clove, finely grated

kaffir lime leaves, finely chopped

jar spicy black bean sauce

pork belly, skin scored at 1.5cm intervals

(250 milliliters) sherry

Vietnamese

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