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Your summer weekend entertaining menu

  • This delicious summery cocktail will make for the perfect welcome drink for any summer soiree. RECIPE: Moscato watermelon cocktail
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    Moscato watermelon cocktails

    This delicious summery cocktail will make for the perfect welcome drink for any summer soiree. RECIPE: Moscato watermelon cocktail
  • Grill prawns that have been marinated in lime zest, garlic and oil, then drizzle with caramelised sweet chilli, lime juice and coriander, and serve with red onion and micro herbs. Beauty in every bite! RECIPE: Grilled prawns with sweet chilli and coriander jam
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    Grilled prawns with sweet chilli and coriander jam

    Grill prawns that have been marinated in lime zest, garlic and oil, then drizzle with caramelised sweet chilli, lime juice and coriander, and serve with red onion and micro herbs. Beauty in every bite! RECIPE: Grilled prawns with sweet chilli and coriander jam
  • Guests can pick and choose toppings to customise their own tostadas. And for the budget-conscious, this is a clever way to make a little salmon go a lot further. RECIPE: Hot-smoked salmon tostadas with guacamole
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    Hot-smoked salmon tostadas with guacamole

    Guests can pick and choose toppings to customise their own tostadas. And for the budget-conscious, this is a clever way to make a little salmon go a lot further. RECIPE: Hot-smoked salmon tostadas with guacamole
  • Coated in a herby, spiced and sticky marinade, barbecue this juicy cut to perfection before serving with roasted potatoes and hummus.. RECIPE: Barbecued lamb fillets with oregano, honey and cinnamon
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    Barbecued lamb fillets with oregano, honey and cinnamon

    Coated in a herby, spiced and sticky marinade, barbecue this juicy cut to perfection before serving with roasted potatoes and hummus.. RECIPE: Barbecued lamb fillets with oregano, honey and cinnamon
  • Forget the fryer! Barbecue your fish whole, then serve with a chilli and capsicum salsa. Yum! RECIPE: Whole barbecued snapper with salsa rossa
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    Whole barbecued snapper with salsa rossa

    Forget the fryer! Barbecue your fish whole, then serve with a chilli and capsicum salsa. Yum! RECIPE: Whole barbecued snapper with salsa rossa
  • Summer is the time to eat tomatoes by the plateful! Topped with mozzarella, yoghurt and a homemade basil pesto? Yes, please! RECIPE: Mozzarella and tomato salad with basil pesto
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    Mozzarella and tomato salad with basil pesto

    Summer is the time to eat tomatoes by the plateful! Topped with mozzarella, yoghurt and a homemade basil pesto? Yes, please! RECIPE: Mozzarella and tomato salad with basil pesto
  • Not all salads are green! Combine sweet fruit with salty cheese for a flavour journey across the world. RECIPE: Watermelon and grilled haloumi salad
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    Watermelon and grilled haloumi salad

    Not all salads are green! Combine sweet fruit with salty cheese for a flavour journey across the world. RECIPE: Watermelon and grilled haloumi salad
  • Give the classic celebration favourite a grown-up makeover with sparking wine and sugar-dusted rose petals. RECIPE: Sparkling raspberry jellies
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    Sparkling raspberry jellies

    Give the classic celebration favourite a grown-up makeover with sparking wine and sugar-dusted rose petals. RECIPE: Sparkling raspberry jellies
  • It's one of Australia's favourite desserts, so to celebrate our national day, we're handing you the key to pavlova perfection. RECIPE: The perfect pavlova
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    Perfect summer pav

    It's one of Australia's favourite desserts, so to celebrate our national day, we're handing you the key to pavlova perfection. RECIPE: The perfect pavlova
  • This traditional Spanish drink can be made in large quantities, and its flavour will improve over several hours. It can also be made up to a day in advance. <b>Ingredients:</b> Seasonal fruits, such as peaches, pears and pineapples, can be added to this basic recipe. Good quality wine is wasted in Sangria. Use table, or even cask, wine. 2 tbsp caster sugar 15ml lemon juice 15ml orange juice Orange, thinly sliced Lemon, thinly sliced Lime, thinly sliced Ice 1 bottle red wine, chilled. <b>Method:</b> 1. Mix sugar, lemon and orange juice in a large pitcher until sugar has dissolved. 2. Add sliced fruit, wine and plenty of ice and stir well. Serve in large wine glasses (do not strain). MORE: Classic Cocktail Recipes
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    Sangria

    This traditional Spanish drink can be made in large quantities, and its flavour will improve over several hours. It can also be made up to a day in advance. Ingredients: Seasonal fruits, such as peaches, pears and pineapples, can be added to this basic recipe. Good quality wine is wasted in Sangria. Use table, or even cask, wine. 2 tbsp caster sugar 15ml lemon juice 15ml orange juice Orange, thinly sliced Lemon, thinly sliced Lime, thinly sliced Ice 1 bottle red wine, chilled. Method: 1. Mix sugar, lemon and orange juice in a large pitcher until sugar has dissolved. 2. Add sliced fruit, wine and plenty of ice and stir well. Serve in large wine glasses (do not strain). MORE: Classic Cocktail Recipes
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    Your summer weekend entertaining menu

    Your summer weekend entertaining menu
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    Your summer weekend entertaining menu

    Your summer weekend entertaining menu
This delicious summery cocktail will make for the perfect welcome drink for any summer soiree. RECIPE: Moscato watermelon cocktail
Grill prawns that have been marinated in lime zest, garlic and oil, then drizzle with caramelised sweet chilli, lime juice and coriander, and serve with red onion and micro herbs. Beauty in every bite! RECIPE: Grilled prawns with sweet chilli and coriander jam
Guests can pick and choose toppings to customise their own tostadas. And for the budget-conscious, this is a clever way to make a little salmon go a lot further. RECIPE: Hot-smoked salmon tostadas with guacamole
Coated in a herby, spiced and sticky marinade, barbecue this juicy cut to perfection before serving with roasted potatoes and hummus.. RECIPE: Barbecued lamb fillets with oregano, honey and cinnamon
Forget the fryer! Barbecue your fish whole, then serve with a chilli and capsicum salsa. Yum! RECIPE: Whole barbecued snapper with salsa rossa
Summer is the time to eat tomatoes by the plateful! Topped with mozzarella, yoghurt and a homemade basil pesto? Yes, please! RECIPE: Mozzarella and tomato salad with basil pesto
Not all salads are green! Combine sweet fruit with salty cheese for a flavour journey across the world. RECIPE: Watermelon and grilled haloumi salad
Give the classic celebration favourite a grown-up makeover with sparking wine and sugar-dusted rose petals. RECIPE: Sparkling raspberry jellies
It's one of Australia's favourite desserts, so to celebrate our national day, we're handing you the key to pavlova perfection. RECIPE: The perfect pavlova
This traditional Spanish drink can be made in large quantities, and its flavour will improve over several hours. It can also be made up to a day in advance. <b>Ingredients:</b> Seasonal fruits, such as peaches, pears and pineapples, can be added to this basic recipe. Good quality wine is wasted in Sangria. Use table, or even cask, wine. 2 tbsp caster sugar 15ml lemon juice 15ml orange juice Orange, thinly sliced Lemon, thinly sliced Lime, thinly sliced Ice 1 bottle red wine, chilled. <b>Method:</b> 1. Mix sugar, lemon and orange juice in a large pitcher until sugar has dissolved. 2. Add sliced fruit, wine and plenty of ice and stir well. Serve in large wine glasses (do not strain). MORE: Classic Cocktail Recipes
Your summer weekend entertaining menu
Your summer weekend entertaining menu
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