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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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Here is a fresh idea for beef mince - try Valli Little's fast and fabulous Asian char siu beef with broccolini.

Char siu beef with broccolini

rice noodles

sunflower oil

garlic cloves, chopped

beef mince

ginger, grated

(60 milliliters) Chinese rice wine (shaohsing)(see note)

(60 milliliters) char siu sauce (Chinese barbecue sauce)(see note)

broccolini, trimmed, blanched, refreshed

(50 grams) unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped

red chilli, sliced

Coriander leaves, to serve

The classic combination of cauliflower and cheese gets a bit of a gourmet upgrade.

Creamy cauliflower and blue cheese pappardelle

tbs olive oil, plus extra to drizzle

red onion,

(60 grams) chopped hazelnuts

dried pappardelle pasta

thickened cream

gorgonzola dolce, crumbled

Finely grated zest of ½ a lemon

baby rocket

black pepper,

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This pear and blackberry crumble brings this old classic to new heights with its white chocolate crumble. Just add cream.

Blackberry, pear and white chocolate crumble

beurre bosc pears, peeled, cored, chopped

(300 grams) frozen blackberries

tbs plain flour

(110 grams) caster sugar

vanilla bean paste

unsalted butter, softened

brown sugar

(100 grams) plain flour

(45 grams) rolled oats

(90 grams) white chocolate chips

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With a few clever short-cuts these gourmet tartlets are ready in a flash.

Beetroot and goat's cheese tartlets

goat's cheese

orange

(60 grams) creme fraiche or sour cream

tbsp finely chopped chives

x 8cm ready-made tart shells (see note)

drained pickled

tbsp extra virgin olive oil

raspberry vinegar

Chervil herbs,

These sweet buns are perfect for Easter and will fill your house with the smell of cinnamon and spice.

Cardamom buns

yeast

(220 grams) caster sugar

(375 milliliters) milk

unsalted butter, chopped

tsp cardamom

bread and pizza flour (strong flour)

Melted honey, to brush

(125 grams) brown sugar

cinnamon

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Plate up this delicious spring vegetable and roast chicken dish for a new take on Sunday roast.

Chicken with baby spring vegetables and pistou

risoni pasta

chicken marylands

oregano

tbsp olive oil,

pancetta, chopped

eschalots, finely chopped

garlic cloves, finely chopped

plain flour

(125 milliliters) white wine

300 milliliters Massel chicken style liquid stock

can cannellini beans, rinsed, drained

milliliters thickened cream

lemon juice

baby carrots, blanched

baby cos lettuce, quartered

garlic

basil leaves

(40 grams) finely grated parmesan

(60 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil

Vietnamese food has an equal balance of sweet, sour and salty seasoning and this beef salad is the perfect example. When cooking, taste as you go as different brands of sauces may vary in strength and flavour.

Chilli and lemongrass beef

red chilli, chopped

lemongrass stem (inner core only), finely chopped

3cm piece ginger, chopped

tbsp grated palm sugar

lime

tsp fish sauce

beef rump steak, trimmed, thinly sliced

vermicelli noodles

spring onions, thinly sliced

coriander

mint leaves

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This well balanced pasta dish is perfect for anyone short on time or cooking skills.

Chorizo, pea & pecorino conchiglie

conchiglie (small pasta shells)

eschalots, thinly sliced

dried chorizo, thinly sliced

fresh, podded or frozen peas, blanched

olive oil

lemon

(80 milliliters) creme fraiche

This fragrant alternative to fried rice is a healthier version that can be eaten on its own or as a side.

Coconut rice with hot-smoked trout

(300 grams) jasmine rice

coconut milk

eggs, lightly beaten, seasoned

red chillies, seeds removed, thinly sliced

kaffir limes leaves, finely shredded

spring onions, finely shredded

tbsp light soy sauce

hot-smoked trout fillet, flaked

coriander leaves, chopped

Fried Asian shallots, to serve

Toasted shredded coconut, to serve

Lime wedges, to serve

Curtis Stone wowed us in 2003 with his avant-garde mozzarella filled with crab and avocado. Those flavours have been reworked into a Californian-style pizza – as this is the place that Curtis now calls home.

Crab and mozzarella pizza

fresh pizza dough

(130 grams) basil pesto

cooked spanner crab meat

mozzarella balls, drained, torn

(80 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil

A packet of dried pasta is a pantry essential for last-minute dinners. Mix things up with this creamy spinach sauce.

Creamy spinach fusilli with gremolata breadcrumbs

fusilli or other short pasta

(50 grams) coarse fresh white breadcrumbs

garlic clove, crushed

flat-leaf parsley

baby spinach

creme fraiche

A lovely combination of fresh and filling, this warm rice salad will quickly become a go-to recipe in your household.

Eggplant kasundi warm rice salad

tsp each cumin seeds, caraway seeds, fennel seeds & nigella seeds

tbs brown mustard seeds

curry leaves

tbs ginger

eggplant,

tbs each curry powder, brown sugar & white vinegar

cherry tomatoes

can chickpeas, rinsed, drained

(140 grams) thick Greek-style yoghurt

of ½ a lemon

Lebanese cucumber,

Mint leaves, to serve

basmati rice

cardamom pods

star anise

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Make this glazed meatloaf ahead, then slice and serve with pickled vegetables in a baguette to make banh mi or with mashed sweet potato. If reheating, fry in a little oil to heat through, says Valli.

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