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Poached prawns in chilli-lime sambal

The delicate, by-the-sea flavour of these light spheres of shellfish is a natural pairing with the savoury sambal.

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Mexican chilli beef with potato wedges and chilli salt

Call this a ‘twisted’ version of the chilli con carne: the beef dish is doused with chilli powder, Tabasco and Habano chillies to sizzle your palate.

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Kangaroo steak sandwich with chunky fries and mustard dressing

Bored with Philadelphia steak sandwich? Swap beef for the gamey lean kangaroo meat. Tip: cook kangaroo meat until medium rare to medium as it becomes too stringy and dry when overdone. A creamy swipe of mustard dressing completes the scrumptious stack.

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Roasted purple potato mash with ginger infused crabmeat and prawns

Why should colour blocking be restricted only to fashion? Try contrasting potato mash with prawns for a standout clash.

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Crispy mongolian lamb

Marinated with fresh ginger, Sichuan pepper, hoisin sauce and five-spice powder, these lamb tenderloins from The Barbie Girls deliver a heady burst of Asian flavours.

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Hummus and baba ganoush

You can throw a memorable party and still find time to enjoy the experience. Heather Barrie shows how—with a little advanced kitchen prep—to whip up no-fuss canapés to woo your guests.

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Beef cajun meatball tacos topped with salad

Use a mini ice-cream scoop to mould the meatballs—it’s faster and also forms a consistent size.

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7-layer dip

Mexican Dips are a sure-fire hit at any dinner party. Make a healthier version of this dish by adding more freshly cut vegetables and using less sour cream.

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Mint mojito granita

The ubiquitous Mojito is turned into a simple and elegant dessert…for adults.