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Here, the French macaron combines with the rolled oats and golden syrup of the traditional Australian Anzac biscuit - perfect with a cup of tea.

This wrapped banana leaf parcel is filled with a comforting aromatic sticky rice and sweet banana filling.

Pork neck with herbs and banh hoi noodles- whisk ingredients except pork in a bowl to combine. Add pork, cover and refrigerate overnight to marinate.

A street food favourite, these grilled pork skewers by chef David Thompson pack a huge amount of flavour. Make them the star of your next barbecue.

Our take on a Peruvian rice pudding, made with chancaca which gives it a distinctive pale caramel colour.

Tropical fruits combine in a winning hot-cold combo of crisp banana fritter and smooth coconut ice-cream. It's a certified hit.

“Cassava (known as manioc or, in Rio, aipim) is a major ingredient in Brazilian cooking, and versions of bolinhos – fried balls – are found in all the best botecos in Rio,” says Burgess.

“This is a classic Brazilian dessert in the manner of a trifle or tiramisù,” says chef, Luke Burgess.

Fruits and nuts combine in this syrupy winter-friendly rice pudding.

Is this the ultimate comfort food?