Kindlech are a scrumptious strudel-like pastry, filled with choc-hazelnut spread, jam and sultanas.

Healthy zucchini soup that can be made with or without cream (it's tasty either way).

Spiced Chicken with fresh-tasting tabouli and minted yoghurt dressing.

Porcini and vegetable bolognese with Swiss brown mushrooms, on linguine

Luscious smoked salmon rillettes - perfect on crusty bread.

Risotto is not difficult to make. Here's one with bacon, mushrooms and spinach.

Jackaroo Pie, a new Aussie favourite, with lamb, potato and Vegemite.

Salted caramel fudge is the perfect holiday indulgence.

Simple and tasty, seared tuna with coconut rice and greens- in 15 minutes, according to Jamie Oliver.

Tasty Japanese chicken meatballs are the perfect canape for your holiday parties.

This panna cotta is made using buttermilk and is delightfully tangy and light.

Ricotta gnocchi that are more like dumplings, really, but are just as delicious, with brown butter and asparagus.

Thai-style beef salad, bursting with fresh flavors

Chocolate Snaps, with sea salt, rose petals, pistachios and almonds

Refreshing and easy to make: Espresso Granita with whipped cream

Mini strawberry tarts with vanilla-scented syrup

Take a bite out of these little Apple, Pear and Date Pies

Slow-cooked chicken and broad (fava) bean casserole

Slow-cooked lamb curry with sweet potato

Carrot and buttermilk muffins that children can easily make.

Chilled lemon delicious pudding

Quinoa, bacon, bean, broccoli and basil fritters - lots of flavor in each bite

Tartlets with pear and gooey maple caramel

Luscious mushroom carbonara (without cream!)