Crisp lime and ginger prawns
Combine the juice, garlic, chilli, ginger, turmeric and prawns in a large bowl. Cover, refrigerate for 30 minutes. Heat the oil in a wok or medium frying pan. Dust the prawns in the cornflour in batches; shake away excess. Cook the prawns in hot ... [... more]
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What are lychees and rambutans?
I've got a recipe here for an Asian-style fruit salad and it calls for rambutans and lychees - I don't know what they are or where I can buy them! Please can you help me out, Pamela? Rambutans and lychees, native to south east Asia, are close ... [... more]
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Peach meringue roll
This roll will cut into eight slices. Make two if you think your guests will want more than one slice! Recipe can be made several hours ahead. Cook's Note: if fresh peaches are not available, there are now excellent quality Australian peaches in ... [... more]
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Find a Farmer a Wife 2007 - time's running out!
After three Find a Farmer a Wife campaigns, The Australian Women's Weekly can proudly boast 11 marriages, 4 engagements and 8 bundles of joy for our rural romeos (you can see some of the pictures when they were still bachelors in our 2005 Marry a ... [... more]
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Exotic spices
There are so many different spices available in supermarkets today - I've got no idea what some of them are! I would love to try a couple out - could you please tell me a bit about sumac and ras el hanout? With a name that loosely translates as ... [... more]
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Daily suncare products
I've always been a sun lover and my skin is showing signs of sun damage. I'm reluctant to give up my time in the sun, but can you recommend some products that deal with my skin issues? Women who love enjoying an outdoor lifestyle, but want to ... [... more]
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Milky classics
Milk is considered one of the world's most complete foods and the richest dietary source of calcium. It's great on its own or as the star ingredient. Also known as full cream or whole milk, it has a rich and creamy texture. It provides an ideal ... [... more]
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Serene Sicily
Across the Strait of Messina from mainland Italy is the sun-drenched island of Sicily with its glorious sandy beaches, aquamarine coves, ancient ruins and Mt Etna, Europe's most volatile volcano that most recently erupted in May 2007. Its history ... [... more]
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Bindi, Jungle Girl: Kangaroo capers
Bindi loves kangaroos and wallabies, and is worried that many of them are in danger, but she has advice in our June issue about how we can help. That's a great question, Liam. Kangaroos are much bigger than wallabies and are a different colour. ... [... more]
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All about stone fruit
Peaches are in season from October to April, nectarines are available from late November to March and apricot season is from November to February. Choose fruit that is a yellow colour at the stem end, not green. This indicates ripe and ... [... more]
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Seven steps to the perfect steak
First, find a fabulous piece of meat - wagyu, organic, grass or grain fed. As for cuts, I like sirloin with plenty of marbling and rump as my second pick. I also like a steak cut a bit over 2cm thick, so the outside caramelizes while the inside ... [... more]
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Garlic and lemon thyme steamed chicken
Remove thick centre rib from the lettuce leaves. Overlap two lettuce leaves, place one piece of chicken on leaves. Repeat with remaining lettuce and chicken. Sprinkle chicken with garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Roll up chicken in lettuce. Bring ... [... more]
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