Creamy prawn & fish pie
We used flathead for the firm white fish fillets. Pie can be made to the end of step 4 up to 6 hours ahead. Note
Bat cave
The cave is made up of three cakes, so while it may look fiddly and complicated, it isn’t. The kids’ll think you used magic to make it. Cooked cakes can be frozen for up to one month. Thaw at room temperature for about six hours. Cake can be iced and decorated one day ahead (except […]
Quattro formaggi sauce
Four cheeses! Need we say more? A beautiful balance of gorgonzola, pecorino, fontina and parmesan, this decadent sauce is easy to make and pairs perfectly with gnocchi or any kind of pasta.
Glazed caramel doughnuts
Serve up these delightful glazed doughnuts at your next kids' party. They are easier to make than you might think.
Barbecued moroccan lamb patties
These sizzling patties are delicious with a dollop of cooling tzatziki and warm flatbread.
Bagel with avocado, ham & cheese
Everybody loves a bagel. For this recipe, we've selected avocado, ham and cheese, but don't stop there. Try smoked salmon, cream cheese and capers, or chicken and avocado for an equally delicious lunch.
Italian quail with oregano
Do not be afraid of this little bird as when it is done well, it is perfection. Be careful not to overcook or it will dry out; when the meat feels firm and the juices are clear, it is done.
Scrambled eggs with fresh tomato salsa
This is our version of huevos rancheros, or ranch-style eggs, which traditionally is made with fried eggs and beans. For extra bite, serve with Tabasco, a fiery sauce made from hot red chillies.
Cauliflower, dill and cumin fritters
Do-ahead Florets can be cut 3 hours ahead. Note
Quattro formaggi
Different cheeses can be used if the ones mentioned are unavailable. Gruyère, mozzarella, mild brie blue, provolone, vintage cheddar or raclette  mix and match until you find a combination you like best. Note
Chicken and leek strudel
Flaky, golden filo pastry wrapped around a creamy chicken and leek filling makes for a delicious savoury strudel.
Butterflied prawns with garlic butter
Bright, light and zesty, this classic dish makes a perfect starter or simple lunch. The garlic compliments all kinds of shellfish beautifully.
Mushroom and water chestnut steamed wontons
Steamed vegetable wontons make a great addition to an Asian-style banquet spread. These mushroom and water chestnut wonton are full of flavour and have a great texture.
Tabbouleh with grilled eggplant
Tabbouleh is a great vegetarian dish with a delicious combination of traditional Mediterranean flavours. It is also a bonus that it is quick and easy to prepare.
Hoisin and peanut dipping sauce
This goes well with stir-fried asian greens, chicken, pork and beef. Note
Mee goreng
A bowl of this veggie-loaded pork and noodle stir-fry makes the perfect weeknight dinner.
Orange hard sauce
Mixture can be shaped into logs, divide mixture in half, roll each half into 2cm (¾-inch) logs. Wrap in foil or grease proof paper, twisting ends to secure. Refrigerate logs for 2 hours or until firm. We used Grand Marnier but you can use your favourite orange or citrus- flavoured liqueur. Note
Smoked salmon vol au vents
Crisp, golden pastry cases filled with a crunchy, piquant salmon filling and topped with smooth sour cream make a gorgeous platter for a cocktail party.
Almond pear flan
This tart is simply delicious warm with cream or ice-cream, and perfect with tea or coffee.
Warm coconut chicken salad
A healthy and easy warm coconut chicken salad.
Chocolate sundaes
Make quick banana splits by cutting half a banana into wheels over the top of each sundae. Note
White chocolate and passionfruit whoopie pies
These bite sized baked goodies are somewhere between a biscuit and a cake. They make a perfect treat for high teas or simply a sweet after dinner snack.
Chicken and vegetable skewers
You will need to soak eight bamboo skewers in water for at least an hour to prevent them from splintering and scorching. The sauce can be used as a marinade for the chicken before cooking, but cook chicken on medium heat so marinade does not burn before meat cooks through. You can also use ready-made […]
Creamy crab and tomato bisque
Recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note
Frozen christmas pudding
Draped in melted chocolate and frozen, this incredible mixed fruit ice-cream pudding is perfect for a summer Christmas.
Caramelised bananas
To make these caramelised bananas even more delicious, you can soften the ice-cream slightly, layer it in cups with the fruit and top with crushed nuts to make a parfait.
Strawberry French macarons
A light touch is required to make these strawberry french macarons. Don't be tempted to use more strawberry puree than required or you will alter the texture of the batter. Trust us, the result is worth it.
Banana pudding with espresso syrup
You will need 4 large overripe bananas (920g) for this recipe. Note
Asian-spiced barbecued turkey
Asian-spiced turkey with a deliciously sweet and spiced peach and cranberry chutney.
Lamb, artichoke and capsicum tagine
Serve with couscous. Note
Tofu pesto
The silken tofu gives this pesto a lovely creamy texture to complement its herbaceous flavours.
Thick-cut dark whisky marmalade
A delicious thick-cut dark whisky marmalade from Australian Women's Weekly.
Thai basil chicken and snow pea stir-fry
Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Two
Two is never terrible when it comes to this delightful birthday cake by the Australian Women's Weekly. Buttercream hides a multitude of sins, so don't worry about any little mistakes!
Bran and cranberry muesli
Sweeten up your morning bowl of cereal with this berry-licious recipe that's full of fruit, fibre and goodness!
Disco diva
equipment deep 26cm x 36cm baking dish 30cm x 46cm covered cake board (page 110) decorations 3 red ALLEN’S SNAKES ALIVE 1 each orange, yellow and green ALLEN’S SNAKES ALIVE 2cm silver disco ball silver edible glitter 52 ALLEN’S MARELLA Jubes 1.3 metres silver sequined ribbon Edible glitter is available from specialist cake decorating shops. […]
Chilli prawns with noodles
Fresh and fast, this spicy prawn stir-fry with noodles makes a great mid-week summer dinner.
Tex-mex pizza
We used small (15cm/6 inch diameter) packaged pizza bases for this recipe. A Mexican staple, frijoles refritos (refried beans) are sold canned in supermarkets. You will also find spicy tomato salsa in supermarkets. Note
Apple, pear and ginger juice
We used a green-skinned apple here, but any variety is suitable for this drink. Note
Caramel chews
You will know that the caramel is ready to be removed from the heat when the mixture starts to come away from the base and side of the saucepan. Note
Tangelo tart with tangelo salad
Tangelos are a cross between a tangerine and grapefruit. They look like an especially richly coloured, smallish orange with a slight neck at the stem end, and taste like a sweet orange.
Capsicum hummus
For a healthy snack, serve this dip with warmed wholemeal pita bread.
Lamb farfalle with roasted vegetables
You can use any short pasta you like instead of teh farfalle, especiallly short tubular types, such as penne or rigatoni. Cook the pasta until it’s firm to the tooth or, as the italian say ‘al dente’. Note
Grilled sardines
If using a grill (broiler), place sardines skin-side up on oiled oven tray. Note
Stone fruit with strawberry rosewater swirl yoghurt
Greet the day with this delicious dish of fresh, ripe stone fruit dressed with a berry yoghurt swirl.
Feta, leek and spinach baked eggs
For a vegetarian breakfast that is every bit as hearty as any bacon dominated start to the day, try these delicious baked eggs with feta, leek and spinach. You won't be disappointed.
Lamb and rocket bruschetta
A delicious and filling antipasto that is perfect for tapas or cocktail food.
Chicken liver and asparagus terrine
Tender chicken livers bring their incomparable flavour to this rich chicken terrine layered with asparagus spears and wrapped in prosciutto.
Baked kibbeh
Considered the national dish of many Middle Eastern nations, Kibbeh, is made of burghul, minced onions and finely ground lean beef, lamb, goat or camel meat with and mixed spices.
Beef and black bean
Spicy black bean sauce is available from Asian grocery stores and the Asian section of larger supermarkets. You can use a milder black bean sauce, if you prefer. Note
Vegie patch
This delicious cake is topped with confectionery carrots, cauliflowers and tomatoes.
Fried noodles with sausage and cabbage
Dried chinese sausages, also called lop chong, are commonly made from pork but can be made with duck liver or beef. Red-brown in colour and sweet-spicy in flavour, they are sold, dried and strung, in all Asian food stores. Note
Chicken, lemon and rice soup
This soup is our take on the classic Greek avgolemono (which translates as egg and lemon). There are as many variations of this soup as there are Greek families, but the avgolemono mixture, added near the end of the cooking time, is always the crowning glory.
Honey coconut crunch
Filled with chopped apricots, peanuts and cornflakes for added crunch, this easy fridge slice is delicious served with coffee.
Lentil and tomato soup
Just 4 ingredients and a few minutes and you have a quick, easy and hearty soup. Serve with toast or buttered bread for a complete supper.
Blue-eye trevalla with fennel salad
A healthy and refreshing blue-eye trevalla with fennel salad from Australian Women's Weekly.
Tofu cakes with sweet chilli dipping sauce
These crispy cakes and dipping sauce make a great starter or snack. Easy to and cheap to prepare, you can't go wrong with this zingy dish.
Duck salad with mandarin and pomegranate
Sweet Asian-style duck salad with mandarin and pomegranate.
Marbled chocolate mud cakes
The combination of both white and dark chocolate mud cake and ganache make these decadent mini-cakes a truly wonderful indulgence. Or you could go large with our white chocolate and raspberry mud cake.
Eggplant, fetta and capsicum stack with mesclun salad
What better way to contribute to your five-a-day with this eye catching eggplant, feta and capsicum stack. It makes a perfectly healthy, light lunch on its own, or a delicious accompaniment to a tender steak.
Celeriac relish
Granny Smith apples are best for this recipe. Refrigerate relish after opening. Use a wide vegetable peeler or mandoline to cut celeriac and zucchini into long thin ribbons. Note
Roast turkey with forcemeat stuffing
If you've never cooked a roast turkey before, or are just after a simple fool-proof recipe, then you're in the right place. Follow the instructions, and you'll have a perfectly cooked bird. Check the size of your oven and make sure you choose one that will fit!
Vietnamese tomato rice
Flavoured and fragrant Vietnamese tomato rice from Australian Women's Weekly.
Tiella
Originating in southern Italy, tiella is a traditional Calabrian layered vegetable casserole.
Sweet roasted pumpkin
Give this delicious and under appreciated vegetable a little extra sweetness and roast them to perfection. They will make a colourful and healthy side dish for your next roast.
Ten
Double digits at last! This ten cake by Australian Women's Weekly is colour galore. When cutting the jubes dip the knife in hot water, then dry before cutting to avoid sticking.
White gazpacho
The gazpacho can be made ahead to step three. Cover; refrigerate overnight. Recipe is not suitable to freeze. You can substitute fresh mint leaves for chervil and red wine vinegar for the sherry vinegar. Note
Vegetable garden
26cm x 35cm (10½-inch x 14-inch) baking dish; 30cm x 40cm (12-inch x 16-inch) rectangular cake board; small paper piping bag; wooden skewer. This cute cake is a bit fiddly to make, but it looks so good and you’ll get plenty of wow’s that it’s well worth the effort. Note
Cheese and spinach tortellini with gorgonzola sauce
Ravioli or gnocchi can be substituted for the tortellini, but spinach and ricotta is better than meat-based fillings for this sauce. Note
Teriyaki chicken rice paper rolls
Quick and easy teriyaki chicken rice paper rolls; the perfect starter dish to share with dinner guest.
Warm pork and choy sum salad
Any Asian greens can be used in this recipe. Try it with buk choy or gai lan (also known as chinese broccoli); you need one bunch of asian greens. Add some baby spinach leaves and cucumber ribbons to the salad, if you like. Toss cooked rice stick noodles through the salad, if liked. Note
