Za’atar-grilled lamb with fattoush
A delicious Middle Eastern-styled dish of Za'atar-grilled lamb with fattoush.
Waving the flag
strike a patriotic note with one of these berry imaginative creations for the cake (the quantities given for cake, cream and berries are enough to make one flag.) Note
Chicken quesadillas with avocado salad
serving suggestion Toss some rinsed, drained corn kernels through the avocado salad, if you like; accompany with a green leafy salad. To flip the quesadillas, invert the frying pan with the quesadilla onto a plate, then slide the quesadilla back into the pan. Quesadillas can also be cooked in a sandwich press. Note
Cheese and herb omelette
We used chives and basil in the omelette, but you could use any combination of herbs you like. Note
Hearty lamb and white bean soup
This deliciously hearty lamb and white bean soup is full of iron, protein and all the goodness of fresh vegetables. It's a meal in itself and perfect for cold winter nights.
Beef and rice noodle salad
The combination of chilli, lime and coriander is irresistible in this fragrant dish of rice noodles and thinly sliced steak.
Dhal with vegetables
A healthy and organic dhal with ginger, zucchini, carrot from Australian Women's Weekly.
Broccolini, brown rice and sesame stir-fry
Chopped macadamias add crunch to this colourful, healthy stir-fry.
College pudding
Recipe is best made just before serving. Use the jam of your choice in this pudding. Note
Heart cake
You will have about 1 cup of the cake mixture left over. Note
Chicken-spinach rolls
Serve these crispy chicken sausage rolls with your favourite dipping sauce for a fast and tasty snack.
Orange, coriander and ginger marmalade
You can cut the rind into strips as thin or thick as you like, adjust the cooking time accordingly. Note
White chocolate and macadamia creamed rice
It is no wonder this delicious pudding has many adaptations in different cultures and cuisines. However you experience it, this dish is creamy, sweet, spicy and simply moreish!
Tropical smoothie
For a super-chilled summery smoothie, freeze the chopped banana and the mango overnight before blending.
Breakfast fry-up
This vegetarian fry-up is perfect for a lazy weekend.
Barbecued duck with caramelised fennel oranges
Tender slices of duck, sweet orange and fennel go together beautifully in this elegant dish.
Coconut lobster with herbed noodle salad
If you're not a fan of coriander, try thai basil; it has a strong basil flavour and is an almost indispensible ingredient in Thai cooking. It is also said to bring good fortune.
Barbecued butterflied turkey
Ask the butcher to butterfly the turkey for you. The turkey can be cooked in the oven, if you prefer. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced) and cook, uncovered, on wire rack, for about 1¾ hours. Note
Choc-orange fudge
This decadent chocolate fudge will satisfy even the sweetest tooth.
Layered eggnog pavlova
This dessert is absolutely stunning with a beautiful rustic flare, layered eggnog pavlova could quickly become a family Christmas tradition.
Lemon curd creams
These rich and zesty cupcakes, topped with cream and lemon curd, make a great afternoon tea treat.
Apple slaw with buttermilk dressing
A fresh and vibrant apple slaw with a buttermilk dressing from Australian Women's Weekly.
Chinese barbecued chicken wings
dairy-free egg-free Note
Veal pizziola
Try this veal topped with tasty cheese and mushrooms as a change from the usual lamb, beef or chicken. You won't be disappointed.
Chai latte biscotti
Hipster meets old-school Italian in this chai latte biscotti, and the results are in. They're delicious! Whip them up for an afternoon tea gathering with friends, or wrap them for a thoughtful gift.
Wasabi and lime mayonnaise
This piquant mayonnaise can be served with any fish, hot or cold. A cooling cucumber salad would be a good accompaniment. Note
Chermoula tuna, chickpea and broad bean salad
This flavour-packed salad is full of the goodness of legumes and tuna, with great protein to fuel you for the day. Topped with a zesty chermoula dressing, it is wonderfully fresh and healthy.
Steamed belgian mussels in white wine and garlic
Bring a little bit of Belgium to your kitchen with this classic dish. Serve with some crusty bread to soak up that delicious broth, and be generous with the finger bowls!
Little makrut lime syrup cakes
The unique and aromatic flavour of makrut lime leaves is more well known in Asian style curries, but used here in these sweet lime syrup cakes, it is really quite amazing.
Chicken sausages with sage and onion gravy
Larger supermarkets stock ready-mashed potato. You will find it either in the refrigerated or freezer sections. Jars of caramelised onion can be found in the condiment aisle. Note
Vanilla footy cakes
Colour the icing on these cupcakes to match your favourite footy team.
Brandied date cake
The addition of the cream cheese gives this luscious cake an especially moist, rich quality.
Tropical fruit salad with mint and ginger syrup
The mint and ginger syrup take this delicious tropical fruit salad to new heights. Use brown sugar if palm sugar is hard to find. You'll need about three passion fruit for this recipe.
Chocolate brownies with raspberry sauce
Brownies are best made close to serving time. Sauce can be made a day ahead. Note
Tomato chilli mussels
If you prefer, buy 1kg packs of pot-ready mussels from fishmongers or seafood markets. These have already been scrubbed and bearded, and are ready to cook. Some mussels might not open. These might need prompting with a knife or might not have cooked as quickly as the others; some will not open after excessive cooking. […]
White chocolate cheesecakes with frosted cranberries
Frozen cranberries can be replaced with other tart or tangy fresh or frozen fruits, such as cherries, raspberries or even pomegranate seeds, for an equally festive look. Note
Lime & coconut snake bean salad
Fresh and fragrant snake bean salad with desiccated coconut and lime juice.
Steak with mushroom gravy
Rich and creamy mushroom gravy makes a gorgeous topping for a perfectly cooked t-bone steak.
Asian-spiced salmon with nashi, mint and coriander salad
This Asian spiced salmon dish is absolutely mouthwatering. The delicate, sweetness of the Nashi pears are a perfect accompaniment.
Honey chilli chicken salad
You will need two bunches of asparagus and a quarter of a medium wombok for this recipe. A barbecued chicken can also be used; remove and discard bones and skin then shred meat coarsely before tossing with remaining salad ingredients. Note
Crab and rice omelette
Filled with spicy stir-fried rice and fresh crab meat, this delicious omelette makes for an easy yet sophisticated dinner or lunch.
Zucchini and ricotta pasta salad
Zucchini is an incredibly versatile vegetable that can be used in all sorts of soups and stews and vegetable platters. Here, we've grilled it lightly and tossed it through a pasta salad. Just a little lemon juice, zest and ricotta completes this fresh and colourful dish.
Chicken waldorf salad
Add a finely chopped fresh red thai chilli if you want to heat up this salad. Note
Creamed-corn and potato patties
For a lower-fat version, use low-fat dairy-free spread instead of the butter. per patty 7.8g fat; 697kJ (167 cal) Note
Capricciosa pizza
To make the classic quattro stagione(Italian for `four seasons’) pizza, keep theolives, ham, mushrooms and artichokes onseparate quarters of the pizzas. Note
Baby pea and feta rice cakes
These tasty rice cakes are easy to whip up and perfect to take on a picnic.
Spiked hot chocolate
More than just a drink, this luscious hot chocolate spiked with liqueur and topped with Maltesers is a dessert in its own right.
Pears and parmesan
Beurre bosc pears can be substituted for corella pears. Note
Tuna with fried noodles and cabbage
Delicious grilled tuna with fried noodles and cabbage from Australian Women's Weekly.
Broad bean and ricotta dip
This creamy dip combines broad beans and ricotta and is best served with crunchy vegetables.
Slow-cooked tomato and goat’s cheese tart
Slow cooking the tomatoes draws out both their flavour and their sweetness, leading to a rich, caramelised topping on the crisp base of this tart.
Xacuti
A Portuguese rendition of a traditional dish of coastal India called Sagoti.
Toffeed raspberry and white chocolate cupcakes
These beautiful cupcakes are delightful for special occasions. The food colour and berry type can also be changed to suit a different colour palate if preferred.
Braised duck ragù with pappardelle
Soft and tender braised duck ragu with pappardelle from Australian Women's Weekly,
Noodle and vegetable rice paper rolls
These vegetable rice paper rolls are a popular dish to serve as a sharing plate with sweet chilli dipping sauce.
Kebabs with papaya salsa
Soak 12 bamboo skewers in water before use to avoid them scorching and splintering. You can substitute mango for the papaya, if you like. Note
Tagliatelle with creamy mushroom and bacon sauce
Discard the stems from the shiitake mushrooms before slicing as they are too tough to eat. If you like, replace the shiitakes with the same quantity of either button or swiss brown mushrooms. You could also add a handful of frozen (or cooked fresh) peas at the same time as the cream. Note
Turkish spinach dip
This dip is so versatile in what dishes it can be paired with. Or go simple and accompany just with pittas or Turkish bread.
Baked kumara gnocchi with garlic cream sauce
Comforting baked kumara gnocchi in a rich and creamy garlic sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.
Oysters with bacon butter
Oysters are an amazingly versatile seafood. They are delicious topped with a little squeeze of lemon juice, or with melted cheese, or with Asian style dressing. Here, we've topped them with a robustly flavoured bacon butter.
Bouillabaisse with rouille
French for “rust”, rouille is a capsicum-and-chilli flavoured mayonnaise-like sauce often used to garnish seafood stews. Discard any mussels that do not open. Note
Vegetable, bean and basil salad
Many varieties of already cooked white beans are available canned, among them cannellini, butter and haricot beans; any of these is suitable for this salad. Note
Warm indian-style chicken salad
A colourful and fragrant Indian-style chicken salad from Australian Women's Weekly.
Bistro pepper steaks with fries
This recipe is best made close to serving. Note
Thai chilli pork
Red curry paste, fish sauce and lime juice give this chilli pork its classic Thai flavour. It's a fast, fresh and tasty dinner that's perfect for a mid-week boost.
Apricot squares
Depending on size of the food processor, the apricots can be processed in two batches. Place saucepan over a small gas jet or element to prevent burning mixture on edge of pan. Note
Bananarama
You need overripe, almost black, bananas for this recipe because they give the best flavour. If your bananas are not ripe enough, put them in a paper bag in a cool place (not the refrigerator) for a day or two. Note
Wicked dark chocolate ice-cream
It is fine to use two 300ml cartons (or one 600ml) of cream for this recipe. You can use Cointreau or any other orange-flavoured liqueur. Candied clementines are available from specialty food stores and delicatessens. Note
Chilli beef stir-fry
Convenience and ease are the hallmarks of this meal, a good addition to a menu plan where you're looking to feed a family well for less.
Chocolate velvet cake with chocolate glaze
Cut this rich chocolate velvet cake with chocolate glaze into little finger sized sliced for an elegant afternoon tea plate.
