Chinese new year/5 recipes

In my opinion, this is the most decadent, rich and scrumptious pasta dish and one of my all-time favorites (I originally got this recipe from a Bon Appetit magazine many, many years ago). Very easy to prepare and always a hit.

Beet soup served in roasted acorn squash, it is a delicious way to serve both of these two root vegetables together!

Need a new kind of pie to take to Christmas dinner? Try this decadent dessert that will have everyone talking.

A scrumptious beef dish made with oyster sauce, rice wine and canned mushrooms.

This Bavarian soup is served on Easter Thursday, known as Maundy Thursday. This is a delicate fresh-tasting soup for any time of the year.

Add a new look to your dinners with this succulent dish that is perfect to serve when that special someone is coming over for dinner.

Winter Squash and Apple Soup recipe

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If you're having a dinner with friends this succulent roast is perfect. With its variety of spices will have your mouth-watering for more!

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Fall off the bone lamb with sweet capsicum (bell pepper) and tomatoes. Stand a shank on top of a 'mountain' of garlic mash potato in a bowl; ladle bell peppers and soupy stock all around. Mop up with crusty bread

A great tasting oriental slaw that will impress anyone.