Mushroom silverbeet strudel
Flaky golden filo pastry stuffed with silverbeet, mushrooms and cheese makes for a savoury lunch or light dinner.
Best ever steak sandwich
Give your steak sandwich a delicious mediterranean twist with the addition of char grilled zucchini and eggplant. Let the meat rest for a few minutes before serving to guarantee a tender, moist result.
Beef salad with blue cheese dressing
This moreish salad makes a great weeknight meal and is also fantastic for the lunchbox.
Twice-fried sichuan beef
This crispy and delicious twice-fried sichuan beef stir fry is a popular Chinese dish.
Date muffins with orange syrup
Moist date muffins with orange syrup from Australian Women's Weekly.
Seafood and vegetable tempura with lemon dipping sauce
A variety of seafood from whitebait to salmon and everything in between can be used here. The secret is to use refrigerater-cold soda water for the batter as it helps prevent the batter from absorbing too much oil. Do not make the batter ahead of time and don't overmix it.
Pea and pancetta pasta
In just over half an hour this fresh and simple pea and pancetta pasta can be on the dinner table. We can guarantee there'll be no complaints, especially if it's served alongside some hot and crusty garlic bread.
Penne with chilli, garlic and oil
A quick and simple pasta that brings a surprising depth of flavour, chilli, garlic and oil are a sauce in their own right.
Festive ice-cream cake with caramel sauce
'Tis the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature is stirring ... because you haven't made the pudding yet! Don't despair, help is at hand with this delicious dessert.
Braised beef in chinese ginger broth
The ginger broth can be made ahead and kept, covered, for several days in the refrigerator, or freeze for up to six months. Note
Chicken & tarragon pie with polenta crust
This pie is a feast of the senses with a healthy alternative crust.
Basic butter cake
CAKE PANS AND COOKING TIMES 20cm baba pan 40 minutes 20cm ring pan 40 minutes 14cm x 21cm loaf pan 1 hour 2 x 8cm x 26cm bar pans 35 minutes deep 20cm round cake pan 50 minutes 24 patty pans 15 minutes Note
Blood plums with honey and cardamom yoghurt
Blood plums, a favourite type readily available during the height of summer, include the sweet, juicy yet firm mariposa and satsuma among their plump, dark- fleshed varieties. Of Japanese origin, blood plums are the preferred fruit for use in cooking but they are equally good eaten fresh, as a snack or an ingenious breakfast idea […]
Echidna ice-cream cake
With lots of chocolate and ice-cream, you won't put a foot wrong with this fun kids' cake! From The Australian Women's Weekly's 'Children's Birthday Cake Book' cookbook, it's sure to bring back fond memories.
Vegetable, ham hock, bean and pasta soup
You can buy the ham hock from delis or your butcher. Make a large quantity and store leftover soup in fridge or freezer in individual serving sizes for later lunches. Note
Braised lamb shanks with mushroom risotto
If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure, your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check with the manufacturer’s instructions before using. Covering the shanks with the cooked celery and leek is an easy way to keep the lamb hot and moist while you cook the […]
Thai red curry
A fragrant and rich Thai red curry from Australian Women's Weekly.
Vegie curry pies
Easy and tasty vegetable curry pies from Australian Women's Weekly.
Zucchini, carrot & corn fritters
Fresh and healthy zucchini, carrot & corn fritters from Australian Women's Weekly.
Bream in macadamia butter
Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Barbecued quail with fig and walnut salad
An exquisite barbecued quail dish with a fig and walnut salad for special occasions.
Savoury mince
The base of so many traditional family meals, savoury mince can be dished up with pasta, on baked potatoes or with noodles on the side.
Barbecued red onion, capsicum & goat’s cheese with mint chimichurri
A great summer salad with grilled onion and a mint chimichurri, an Argentinian-style sauce.
Butter bean and vegetable curry
For an easy vegetarian meal, try this delicious coconut curry with pumpkin and butter beans.
Bread and butter pudding cake
Enjoy your favourite pudding in spectacular cake form.
Warm spiced prawns
Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Champagne and rosewater poached pears
Poaching whole pears in champagne allows the flavour of the wine to seep into the flesh of the fruit, so use the best quality champagne that you can afford.
Lamb roast with broad bean mash
Give your usual roast lamb dinner an extra protein kick with a side of broad bean mash. Finish off with a generous helping of mint sauce, and a glass of your favourite red.
Tempura fish with somen noodles
These soft noodles and crispy fish bites make a delicious main or dish to share.
Banana, maple and macadamia ice-cream
A tub of vanilla ice-cream is transformed into this heavenly treat within minutes.
Zucchini and carrot bhaji
Bhaji is a classic Indian snack similar to a fritter; it has several variants and is sometimes known as pakora. Onion based bhaji is very popular, but we've used zucchini and carrot here. Served with mango chutney, they're divine.
Tiny chocolate tiramisu cups
Store tiramisu cups upright in the refrigerator until ready to serve. They are best made on the day of serving. Note
Baked lima beans
Also known as butter beans, lima beans are small and pale green if picked young or large, flat and white if picked when fully grown. The baked beans are even better if made a day in advance, as this allows the flavours to develop. Note
Gado gado in lettuce cups
Peanut dressing can be made one day ahead and refrigerated, covered. Note
Beef burritos
Mexican-style baked beef burritos with guacamole and sour cream from Australian Women's Weekly.
Roast chicken with 40 cloves of garlic
Don't be put off by the amount of garlic in this recipe. It infuses the chicken with a wonderful, yet not overpowering flavour. You can always discard it after cooking, if you don't want the full garlic experience!
Coconut sesame crisps
You may find it easier to bake just two crisps on a tray at a time. Re-use the baking-paper lining. Store crisps in an airtight container for up to a week. Note
Green olive tapenade with sumac pitta crisps
The tapenade can be made 3 days ahead; keep refrigerated. The pitta crisps can be made a day ahead; store in an airtight container. Note
Black forest upside-down puddings
Served with warm custard, these chocolate and cherry puddings would add the perfect finishing touch to a dinner party.
Lamb stew with artichoke and peas
A colourful lamb stew packed full of big flavours.
Tomato and preserved lemon salad
This fresh zesty salad is a great side dish with lunch or dinner meals.
Broccoli and cauliflower cannelloni
The addition of lentils and tomatoes makes this vegetarian pasta bake a hearty, flavoursome family meal.
Ribollita
Hearty and warming, ribollita is a famous Tuscan soup made with bread and vegetables. It's perfect for a cool Winter's evening.
Chilli seafood risotto
Making risotto can be a meditative task, the stirring and ladling with a wooden spoon in one hand and a glass of wine in the other. This chilli seafood risotto is creamy, warming and delicious.
Breakfast muffins
Muffins are suitable to freeze, stored in an airtight container, for up to 3 months. Note
Kofta curry
This particular version is Pakistani in origin, with a nod to India in its choice of spices. Garam masala is a mixture of assorted aromatic spices used in kitchens throughout the subcontinent. It is available in some supermarkets if you don’t have time to make our recipe. Note
Teriyaki beef salad
Light and refreshing Asian-style teriyaki beef salad from Australian Women's Weekly.
Vegetable and tofu skewers
Soak 8 bamboo skewers in cold water for at least an hour before using to prevent splintering and scorching. Note
Breakfast fry-up
This classic fry-up of mushrooms, ham and tomatoes is perfect for a lazy weekend.
Chorizo, tomato and rocket pasta salad
You may need only half a clove of garlic in the dressing depending on the strength of the garlic. Note
Yoghurt sauce
Combine smooth, creamy natural yoghurt with some seasoning and dill to create this lovely sauce. It is delicious with lamb.
Hand-cut chips
Who doesn't love hot chips sprinkled with sea salt?
Buttery garlic prawns
These spicy prawns with fresh coriander and lime would make a stunning tapas dish.
Falafel with kumara hummus
Serve these spiced chickpea fritters with cucumber, lettuce and a big dollop of kumara hummus wrapped in flatbread.
Beef and beer casserole
Casserole can be made a day ahead; cover, refrigerate until required. Note
Fried kibbeh balls
Try this delicious Lebanese snack with a cooling yoghurt sauce and fresh mint.
Chicken pie with cheesy mash
This pie is suitable to freeze. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. You can replace the carrots, celery, mushrooms and peas with a 400g packet of fresh diced vegetable soup mixture – this is found in the vegetable or refrigerated sections of most larger supermarkets, as well as many greengrocers. Note
Chocolate rum and raisin slice
We like to use an underproof rum, but, if you like, use the stronger overproof variety. Note
Lamb skewers with zucchini & moghrabieh salad
Moghrabieh is a pearl-sized couscous and is available from delicatessens, specialty food stores and some supermarkets.
Smoked salmon bruschetta
Serve this delicious smoked salmon bruschetta to your guests at your next gathering. Topped with a sprig of fresh dill, and served with a glass of bubbles, they will be sure to please.
Zucchini and beef sfougato
Zucchini and beef sfougato, a Greek-style omelette, from Australian Women's Weekly.
Ice-cream cone cakes
Butter cream frosting Beat butter in small bowl with electric mixer until light and fluffy; beat in sifted icing sugar and milk, in two batches. Divide mixture among four small bowls. Add chopped chocolate to one and sifted cocoa to another. Using colouring, tint one pink and leave one plain. Note
Char-grilled steaks with café de paris butter & shoestring fries
This recipe will leave you with plenty of leftover café de paris butter, you can use it to make a spectacular kind of garlic bread or freeze it until you next cook steak.
Lemon tuna and pasta salad
Tapenade, a paste of pureed olives, is available from supermarkets and delicatessens. Note
Warm chicken tabbouleh
Tabbouleh is a Levantine vegetarian dish traditionally made of tomatoes and finely chopped parsley.
Choc-caramel slice
Chocolate and caramel are a match made in afternoon treat heaven.
Inside-out rolls
You need to make double the amount of the sushi rice for this recipe. Wiping a sharp knife with a damp cloth will make cutting the roll easier. You can use salmon roe if ocean trout roe is unavailable. Note
Asian-style fish cakes with cucumber and carrot salad
With the stunning, fragrant flavours of ginger, chilli, coriander and lime, these juicy Asian fish cakes make a delicious and light meal.
Fried tofu with daikon and ginger
If you like, you can add dried smoked bonito flakes to the sesame seeds or try coating the tofu with Japanese breadcrumbs instead.
Cherry coconut and orange cake
For a sweet and satisfying treat, try a slice of this moist cherry and orange loaf, delicious served with a dollop of yoghurt or cream.
Chicken and almonds
A classic Chinese stir-fry, chicken with almonds is flavoured with soy and spiked with sherry, straight from the pages of the Women's Weekly Chinese Cooking Class book.
Barbecued baby octopus with Greek-style salad
Ask the fishmonger to clean the baby octopus for you, or buy prepared baby octopus, instead. Octopus should be cooked quickly over a high heat until they turn opaque;Â over-cooking will toughen them. Note
Celebration cake
Split cake horizontally a third of the way from the top. Scoop deep holes out of cake using small spoon or melon baller. Pour white chocolate custard immediately into holes of cake. Note
Tuna and white bean salad with french dressing
Healthy and filling tuna and white bean salad with a zingy French dressing.
Fruity bread and butter pudding
Pudding can be prepared several hours ahead. Stand, covered, in the refrigerator. Bake as required. Note
Mushroom and labne sandwich
This delicious toast-topper combination is brilliant when you're craving something a little more savoury for breakfast. The protein rich mushrooms are complimented wonderfully by the creamy labne to create this tasty vegetarian dish.
Animal cupcakes
Let your imagination run wild and create your own sweet menagerie with these clever little animal cupcakes by the Australian Women's Weekly. Be prepared for squeals of delight!
Almond mustard pork with nashi & orange slaw
Almond mustard pork with nashi & orange slaw from Australian Women's Weekly.
Spinach and herb cannelloni
Cannelloni is a delicious stuffed Italian pasta, which we've filled with a flavoursome ricotta, spinach and herb mix in this recipe. Serve the pasta topped with a fragrant tomato sauce and oozy melted cheese.
