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"Another one of the quick and delicious meals I would rather make than buy expensive take aways. We reduced the amount of pepper from the original recipe, so feel free to add more if YOU wish."

Ingredients: cracked black pepper, honey...

"I found this and thought it sounded really good. I haven't tried it (intend to soon) but wanted to share it anyway. From a supermarket give away."

Ingredients: chives, black bean paste...

"Funny how adding pineapple to any dish makes it "Hawaiian" but hey, that's the name it had when I got it. A really nice twist on fried rice."

Ingredients: pepper, eggs, cooked rice...

"This is a simple way to prepare your veggies, but it looks really pretty and tastes delicious. The good thing about this technique is you can steam them ahead of time, and then sauté them at the last minute so you have a hot side dish ready with the rest of your meal."

Ingredients: garlic, salt and pepper...

"A Chinese type of Chicken with Cashews recipe. I added less peanut oil when I was stir-frying as I thought six tablespoons was a bit to much. I used chicken liquid stock instead of water to give the recipe more flavour. I use bean sprout instead bamboo shoots (personal taste) however I think you could add any vegetables you wish without dramatically..."

Ingredients: corn oil, cornflour...

"Preparation time does include marinade time, just to allow the marinade to soak into the beef. To get neat thin slices of beef I freeze the beef for 45 mins and then slice thinly, giving me the perfect cut. I don't eat red meat but Hubby and Little Miss (DD) love beef and they enjoyed this quick recipe. Original recipe comes from Annette Sym's..."

Ingredients: cornflour, dry sherry...

"Recipe from a friend who served it as part of a poolside buffet. Add a can of chinese baby corn at the end for more color and texture."

Ingredients: cider vinegar, cornstarch...

"If you are cooking for two this is a great recipe. I believe this recipe comes from Blue Hill Farm Country Inn, Blue Hill, Maine."

Ingredients: fresh lemon rind, fat-free mayonnaise...

"From an old Australian cookbook. An Australian cup is 250 ml. A tablespoon is 20 ml. Prep time doesn't include time to marinate."

Ingredients: cornflour, plum sauce...

"This dish could also be used with calamari. I have been looking for a squid/calamari dish that does not have Szechuan pepper as I am unable to find it. This recipe comes from The Australian Womans Weekly Simply Seafood book."

Ingredients: lemon pepper seasoning, cracked black pepper...

"The idea of this recipe comes from Marie Claire Style Noodles by Jody Vassallo. If you like meat with your noodles you may add swordfish or chicken. Add it before the garlic, ginger and onions step. Other additions to this recipe could be a small can black beans and use garlic chives instead of chives"

Ingredients: chives, black bean sauce...

"I love this when the fresh asparagus is in season. Sometimes I throw in some onion wedges or a red capsicum for colour with the asparagus. Prep time includes marinating time."

Ingredients: cornstarch, dry sherry...

"Ika Shoga-yaki is simple but is a very popular dish in Japanese cuisine. Ika means squid, shoga means ginger and yaki means grill or fry. This recipe was given to me by a Japanese friend. I really enjoy squid and this makes a quick dinner or entree. 15 minutes marinating time is included in cooking time. An Australian tablespoon is 20 mls/one Australian..."

Ingredients: ginger, mirin, soy sauce...

"I've used this salt and pepper mix on fish, calamari and even chicken. It's yummy."

Ingredients: coriander leaves, rice flour...