Gourmet

This easy potato, flour and egg recipe is an Italian classic that my family has used for generations.You won't need to buy shop bought gnocchi once you start using this recipe.

Recipe by: SpicyChick

For a professional-looking dessert, grate some chocolate on top just before serving. This is the best of both desserts!

Recipe by: Marty

These chocolate orange truffles are super easy to make and require no thermometer or tempering of the chocolate.

Recipe by: Terry

Easy, tuna steaks coated with sesame seeds and quickly seared. You could also cook them on the BBQ. This Japanese-inspired dish is served rare, so be sure your tuna is fresh and of good quality.

Recipe by: NEWORLEANSGIGLET

A salsa of fresh pineapple, cucumber and mango is the perfect compliment to seared scallops. Always make sure scallops are fresh and be careful not to overcook them.

Recipe by: RNCOGGINS

This is a stripped down version of the French classic, easy and delicious. Tastes as good as any you order in a restaurant. You can adjust the amount of tarragon to taste.

Recipe by: A_GREELEY

This is a cake for the serious chocolate lovers. It has a subtle flavour added from Tia Maria and a dark chocolate glaze.

Recipe by: JJOHN32

A spicy crab souffle which is not hard to make. It's just as lovely if you use lobster. A great special occasion dish.

Recipe by: Esmee

Lots of recipes call for pumpkin puree but it can be hard to find here in Australia. It's easy to make your own and freeze for later use in pies and muffins.

Recipe by: SYMKA

Cioppino is a seafood soup or stew that originated with Italian immigrants in California. It's delicious and best served with crusty bread on the side.

Recipe by: Beth