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Don't overcomplicate it! These easy to assemble rice paper rolls will be a hit at your next party.

Rice paper rolls with turkey (low fat)

hoisin sauce

(60 milliliters) rice vinegar

red chilli, seeds removed, finely chopped

cooked turkey (preferably dark leg meat)

rice paper wrappers

cucumbers,

spring onions, cut into 5cm lengths

This gourmet salmon carpacchio dish will give a restaurant quality feel to your dining experience.

Carpaccio of salmon with remoulade sauce

anchovies

baby capers

cornichons*

eschallots (shallots)

flat-leaf parsley

milliliters (1 cup) good-quality mayonnaise

smoked salmon

salmon roe*

Baby salad leaves,

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Treat yourself to a succulent steak paired with a French-Japanese inspired sauce. You're guaranteed to lick your plate clean.

Steak with mushroom miso sauce

mirin

sesame oil

mushroom soy sauce

sunflower oil

rump steaks

asparagus,

mushrooms

caster sugar

chicken stock

white (shiro) miso paste

thickened cream

chives

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Serve soup in summer with this well balanced chilled recipe, great as a starter at any party.

Chilled corn soup with drunken tequila prawns

unsalted butter

olive oil

onion, finely chopped

garlic cloves, finely chopped

corn cobs, kernels sliced

(60 milliliters) pure (thin) cream

green prawns, peeled (tails intact), deveined

(250 milliliters) tequila blanco (see note)

lime

red chilli and mustard cress, to serve

A hazelnut crust is a simple way to dress up goat's cheese, with marinated peppers.

Goat’s cheese in a hazelnut crust with honey-roasted capsicum

capsicum,

tsp clear honey

soft goat’s cheese

(50 grams) hazelnut meal

Wild rocket leaves, balsamic glaze*,

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Serve these bright tomato bruschetta as an easy starter for two.

Grilled ricotta bruschetta with sweet and sour tomatoes

rye sourdough

(240 grams) ricotta

oregano

thyme

olive oil, plus extra to drizzle

mixed cherry tomatoes, quartered

garlic clove, crushed

apple cider vinegar

basil leaves, shredded

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Grilled chicken with yuzukosho

tsp grated ginger

tbs soy sauce

mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)

tsp yuzukosho (Japanese yuzu chilli paste)

chicken breast

Shichimi togarashi (Japanese ‘seven-flavour’ spice mix)

Micro shiso leaves (optional), to serve

Green choy sum leaves are tightly wrapped into ‘spring rolls’ and served with a tangy dressing. You can steam the rolls for 2 minutes prior to serving and gently warm the dressing, but it’s just as delicious at room temperature.

Green spring rolls with tomato, soy and lime dressing

vegetable stock

sum,

pine nuts, toasted

Basil and coriander leaves,

(60 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil

salt-reduced soy sauce

lime or lemon juice

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David Chang famously reinvented the pork bun at his cult New York restaurant, Momofuku, and has inspired Valli Little's own version here. Marinate the pork 1 day ahead.

Homemade buns with hoisin roast pork

dry instant yeast

tsp caster sugar

(350 grams) plain flour

milk powder

tsp baking powder

peanut oil

Lebanese cucumber, thinly sliced

spring onions, shredded

Snow pea sprouts, to serve

pork fillet

tbs brown sugar

tbs honey

tbs rice wine vinegar

ginger, grated

Jill shows how a much-loved Thai staple has the perfect balance of mild and tangy flavours.

Hot and sour noodle soup with minced chicken

lean chicken mince

broccolini, trimmed,

1L (4 cups) chicken stock

garlic cloves, thinly sliced

red chilli,

green king prawns, peeled (tails intact), deveined

fish sauce

lime juice,

coriander leaves

mint leaves

flat rice noodles

peanuts

Chilli powder, to serve

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A classic favourite - smoked trout on bruschetta is the perfect starter for any occasion.

Hot-smoked ocean trout bruschetta

creme fraiche,

lemon juice

horseradish cream

baby capers, rinsed, drained

eschalot, very finely chopped

chervil sprigs

hot-smoked ocean trout or salmon portions, skin discarded

sourdough,

The flavours of Morocco in one bite - yum!

Lebanese lamb pita crisps

tsp olive oil,

lamb mince

coriander and cumin

tomato, seeds removed, finely chopped

tomato paste

tsp sweet paprika

tbs pine nuts, toasted, roughly chopped

tbs coriander leaves

(70 grams) Greek-style yoghurt

Good minestrone has loads of vegetables and great flavour, but is light enough to warrant a small side of macaroni cheese.

Minestrone

celery stalks, halved lengthways, thinly sliced

leek, thinly sliced

garlic cloves, crushed

carrot,

desiree potatoes, chopped

bay leaves

chicken or vegetable stock (or water)

can cannellini beans, rinsed, drained

zucchini,

frozen peas & baby spinach leaves

flat-leaf parsley, to serve

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Entertain in style this summer with this gourmet platter of Panko and pea-crumbed snapper.

Panko and pea-crumbed snapper

(150 grams) Kewpie mayonnaise

lemon

fresh peas, or frozen peas (unthawed)

(75 grams) panko crumbs

black sesame seeds

eggs

(75 grams) plain flour, seasoned

skinless snapper fillets, pin-boned

Sunflower oil, to deep-fry

Fresh and zesty prawn tacos are made even more delicious with an almond and chipotle salsa.

Tacos de camarones (prawn tacos)

habanero chilli, seeds removed

garlic

coriander,

olive oil,

green prawns, peeled, deveined

tortillas

iceberg lettuce, shredded

Lime wedges, to serve

chipotle chillies,

creme fraiche

(55 grams) blanched almonds

(40 grams) grated Jack cheese or cheddar

tbs chopped coriander leaves

Turn pumpkin into golden crispy fritters to serve with prawns this Australia Day.

Pumpkin fritters with prawns

Thick Greek-style yoghurt & micro herbs, to serve (see note)

fennel seeds

cumin seeds

coriander seeds

cooked pumpkin, mashed

onion, grated

green chillies, seeds removed, finely chopped

baking powder

(100 grams) chickpea (besan) flour (see note)

(50 grams) rice flour

Sunflower oil, to shallow-fry

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Grilled ricotta bruschetta with swe...

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Homemade buns with hoisin roast por...

Hot and sour noodle soup with mince...

Hot-smoked ocean trout bruschetta

Lebanese lamb pita crisps

Minestrone

Panko and pea-crumbed snapper

Tacos de camarones (prawn tacos)

Pumpkin fritters with prawns

Saganaki: pan-fried cheese with cel...

Roasted vegetable tart

Seared scallops with chorizo and ro...

Soup sips

Spiced prawns

Stuffed zucchini

Tuna tartare with yuzu dressing

White bean polpettine

Zucchini fritters with mint yoghurt

Thai fishcakes

Chicken noodle soup recipe

Eggplant timballo

Side caesar salad

Chinese roast pork with pancakes

Smoked olives

Chicken b'stilla roll

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