Italian sesame seed brittle is just sesame seeds, honey and sugar. And a whole lot of goodness.

Spaghetti with lentils and feta is my way of easing into the occasional vegetarian meal

This peppery chicken curry is not too spicy and can be made as a quick midweek meal

It’s Leek and Potato soup when it’s served warm, and it’s Vichyssoise when it’s chilled

Apple Clafoutis. Apples stewed with cinnamon and served with custard

Fluffy Pear Pancakes made with gluten-free pancake mix

Basil pesto is delicious with chicken and roasted vegetables

Scrumptious pear and hazelnut torta can be whipped up for last-minute dessert

Chocolate Mousse with strawberries and just a drop or two of Kahlua

Anzac sundae, with ice cream, salted caramel sauce and Anzac biscuits

Sunken Chocolate Cake that’s more like a souffle

Beautiful quail eggs that were used to make Chinese marbled tea eggs

Watermelon, feta and olive salad – a lovely combination of sweet and salty flavours

A Caramelised Balsamic sauce adds another dimension to a starter of figs, prosciutto and marscapone

Hummingbird Cake, a light pineapple banana cake with tangy cream cheese icing

Paella with recipe by Donna Hay. Not completely authentic, but tasty and easy to make

Grab a large handful of spinach and sprinkle with prosciutto and blue cheese for a quick salad

Lychee panna cotta with raspberry jelly

Beef Rendang made in a less-traditional way using coconut cream, but delicious nonetheless.

Kangaroo Salad with an Asian-inspired dressing