Seared scallops with mixed cabbage salad
Nutty sesame, sweet scallops and crisp cabbage salad make a delightful combination.
Parmesan and couscous chicken strips
Try this twist on crumbed chicken, delicious crunchy parmesan and couscous chicken makes a fresh, stylish shared platter for parties.
Fig jam & raisin rolls
Perfect for school lunches or morning or afternoon tea, these fig jam and raisin rolls will not fail to satisfy. Spread them with a little butter and enjoy with your next cuppa.
Spanish shredded beef with sofrito
This traditional Cuban dish is known as ropa vieja, which translates as "old clothes". It is so-named because the tender shredded meat is said to resemble shreds of fabric. It is wonderfully flavoursome, and beautiful served up with crusty bread.
Orange soufflés with caramelised oranges
If you want to add something extra to this dish, add a shot of orange-flavoured liqueur to the caramelised oranges, just stir through while they're cooling.
Tea party
Equipment 12-hole (1-tablespoon/20ml) shallow round-based patty pan 12-hole (¹/³-cup/80ml) standard muffin pan 6-hole (¾-cup/180ml) texas muffin pan 4cm-round cutter 2 strong wooden toothpicks 40cm-round or 40cm x 45cm rectangle prepared cake board Little girls love tea parties  the whole party could be themed this way. The cakes are not difficult to make, but they […]
Jam starlets
Tarts can be made one day ahead; store, in a single layer, in an airtight container. The stars of the day can act all grown-up like their favourite celebrity with a flute of pink fizz in one hand and a canapé in the other. As well, there’s the kids’ all-time favourite jam tarts made into […]
Asian mushroom broth
The varieties of mushrooms used in this wonderful broth make for an intense and delicious flavour. Asian flavours complete the taste sensation.
Greek lentil, spinach and dill soup
Adding salt during cooking was once thought to make pulses tough  it doesn't. However it does slow down the cooking time, so it's best to season this Greek lentil, spinach and dill soup at the very end.
Brown sugar sponge
Filled with hazelnut praline cream, this stunning sponge is perfect for a special occasion.
Orange, fennel and almond salad
This fresh salad is extremely good for you. Almonds are packed with good oils, fennel acts as a diuretic and helps to settle the stomach and oranges give the ultimate vitamin C shot to help protect the body from infections and viruses. Note
Bean and leek risoni
This vegetarian pasta dish makes a fantastic quick dinner and is also great for the lunchbox.
Onion and fennel soup with cheese soufflés
This warming and fragrant French style onion and fennel soup is absolutely amazing topped with melted cheddar cheese souffles. This is gourmet soup at it's finest.
Chicken with spicy lentils
Grilled Indian-style chicken with spicy lentils from Australian Women's Weekly.
Banana and passionfruit yoghurt cake
Wondering what to bring to a morning tea? This cake will impress everyone.
Makrut lime and rice salad with tofu and cashews
This easy, spicy salad is full of zesty flavour and texture.
Couscous with spiced eggplant and lemony yoghurt
Test Kitchen Za’atar is a blend of roasted sesame seeds, sumac and dried herbs such as wild marjoram and thyme, but the ingredients depend on each maker. Note
Spicy rocket pasta
Also known as capelli d’angelo, angel hair is sold as small, circular nests of very fine, delicate pasta strands; its cooking time is minimal because of its extremely thin nature.
Chicken with roasted cherry tomato and basil sauce
Basil is one of the easiest and most useful herbs to grow. You don’t need a large kitchen garden, a pot or a window box in a protected, sunny position is sufficient. Basil will grow year-round (depending on the climate) and you can freeze the leaves for later use. Note
Warm chicken, labne and maple walnut salad
An exotic and exquisite salad.
Lemon iced tea
Whip up a pitcher of delicious lemon iced tea for a refreshingly sweet beverage as the weather warms up.
Asian-style omelettes with glass noodles
If you love omelettes and are partial to a bit of heat, try this Asian-style delight. It is quick, easy and delicious. The heat in chillies comes from a chemical known as capsaicin. Chillies also contain high levels of antioxidants, so fire up!
Crab dip
This crab dip literally couldn't be easier, or yummier. Serve with fresh vegetable sticks or crisp flat bread.
Garlic rolls with prawns and asparagus
Prawns can be shelled several hours ahead. Keep, covered in the refrigerator. Toast rolls and add filling just before serving. Note
Grilled corn and zucchini salsa
This fresh, zesty corn and capsicum salsa with coriander and chilli is perfect paired with salmon, chicken or steak.
Vegetarian lasagne
This is traditional lasagne redesigned for vegetarians, but the flavours are so rich that meat-eaters will love it too. Note
Zucchini and ricotta farfalle
The stem of the zucchini is the baby zucchini attached to its flower. Note
Easy veal parmesan
Create this rich and luxurious veal parmesan with minimal effort. We show you the quick way with this delicious recipe.
Kumara risotto
Chicken option; cook single chicken breast fillets in lightly oiled non-stick through non-vegetarians’ portions. Note
Vegetable burgers
For a tasty, healthy meat alternative to fill your burgers, try this sensational veggie patty recipe brought to you by Woman's Weekly.
Sri Lankan pork curry
Sri Lankan curry is a strong mix spiced with cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, cumin and fenugreek amongst others, boosted here with tamarind paste to make a fragrant curry.
Vietnamese turkey salad
Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Egg and coleslaw double-decker sandwich
Dry coleslaw is coleslaw without dressing. Aïoli is a garlic mayonnaise, available in supermarkets and delicatessens; you can use mayonnaise or dijonnaise instead. To keep sandwiches moist, cover them with damp absorbent paper. Note
Algerian chicken and chickpea soup
Algerian chicken and chickpea soup
Za’atar lamb with warm chickpea salad
Za'atar lamb with warm chickpea salad from Australian Women's Weekly.
Olive and roasted tomato tart
This delicious olive and roasted tomato tart is equally delicious served hot or cold. Accompany with rocket salad for a light and healthy lunch.
Borlotti bean, brown rice and almond salad
Herb-flecked and crunchy, this easy salad makes a tasty, filling lunch or side dish.
Orange marmalade cake
For a delightful afternoon treat, serve this cake with butter for spreading and a pot of tea.
Antipasti salad with hummus dressing
Serve this salad accompanied with fine wines and good company for a perfect starter that your guests will never forget.
Asian oysters
This beautiful dish is a great starter to impress at your next dinner party.
Blood orange sorbet
Blood orange is a virtually seedless citrus fruit with blood-red rind and flesh; it has a sweet, non-acidic pulp and juice with slight strawberry or raspberry overtones.
Gorgonzola fritters
Gorgonzola is a creamy, blue cheese from Italy; if unavailable, use blue Castello. Note
Apple, cherry and rosemary crumble
Coconut oil is a solidified oil sold in jars and is available from major supermarkets and health food stores. Melt coconut oil as you would butter, either in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave. Cherries are rich in vitamins and minerals as well as antioxidants. While fresh is best, if they […]
Warm lamb salad with croûtons
Crouton comes from the French word croûte, which translates as crust Âhence these crunchy pieces of garlic bread soak up the sauce in this dish. Croûtons can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container. Note
Tuna, sour cream and chive dip
This dipis quick, delicious and dead easy to make. Spread it on crostini and call it a pâté, or serve it with crispy vegetable sticks and have it ready for hungry kids as they burst in from school.
Chocolate Valentine’s cupcakes
Make these decorated cupcakes for that special someone in your life. Or spread some joy on February 14 and bake a batch for the office.
Beef, red wine and chilli casserole with polenta
As long as the wine you use is good enough to drink with the meal, any dry red will suffice; however, in keeping with the Italian feel of this recipe, we used a Chianti. serving suggestion Serve with baby rocket leaves sprinkled with flaked parmesan and a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired. Note
Tandoori beef with grilled limes
If you have time, marinate the steaks, covered, for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Note
Crab and green papaya salad
To open fresh coconut, pierce one of the eyes then roast coconut briefly in a very hot oven only until cracks appear in the shell. Cool the coconut, then break it apart and grate the flesh. Note
Almond harissa roast lamb
Try something different from the usual Sunday roast with this mouth-watering leg of lamb.
The chocoholic’s chocolate cake
Your reputation as a cake-maker will reach giddy heights when you show off this cake. The stars are incredibly simple to make and look really effective. Note
Nasi goreng combo
Nasi goreng, literally meaning "fried rice" in Indonesian and Malay, is a fantastic and simple stir-fry.
Bacon biscuits
These delicious savoury biscuits make the perfect canapé or snack.
Slow roasted beef and garlic with mustard cream
Roasted garlic is a delicious accompaniment to roasted or grilled meat, or squeezed from the skin and spread on croutes. To ensure a tender roast, remember to stand the meat before serving.
Vitello tonnato
Vitello tonnato, veal with tuna sauce, is a classic Italian antipasto dish, usually served cold. It’s also commonly served in summer as a light meal. Note
Tomato bruschetta
No antipasto plate is complete without a serving of bruschetta. This tomato version may look simple, but the addition of fresh herbs and mozzarella take this classic dish to new heights.
Chilli chicken, tomato & corn soup
Quarter some limes and heat up a stack of corn tortilla to serve alongside this chilli chicken, tomato and corn soup. A dollop of sour cream wouldn't go astray either.
Fennel & tomato soup with rouille
Soup can be frozen. Rouille (a French sauce meaning `rust’ because of its reddish colour) can be made a day ahea Note
Fruit & nut logs
Candied clementines are available from specialty food stores and delicatessens. Note
Asian greens with soy dressing
Healthy, fresh and authentic. The tastiest way to eat your greens!
Croquettes
For a great variation, make pesto and mozzarella croquettes by blending or processing ¾ cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves, 1 tablespoon roasted pine nuts, 1 tablespoon finely grated parmesan cheese, 1 quartered garlic clove, 2 teaspoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon olive oil, until almost smooth. Add pesto to croquette mixture. Mould croquettes into […]
Nutty rice with figs and apricots
fish option Grill white fish cutlets. Cool; flake into pieces. Top rice salad with fish. Note
Herb-crumbed lamb racks
With a judiciously herbed crumb crust, tender lamb, this dish is sophisticated enough to serve at a dinner party but won't take you hours to make.
Wholemeal spinach and ricotta cannelloni
Spinach and ricotta filling can be prepared several hours ahead. Keep covered in the refrigerator. Fill bread, roll up and bake as required. Note
Polenta fig cake
Polenta always makes for a rich, dense cake and never more so than when paired with rich, dried figs.
Grilled fish with corn salsa
Use well-drained canned corn kernels or thawed frozen corn instead of fresh corn, if you like. Note
Kugelhupf
This Alsatian Christmas bundt is fluffy, buttery and completely delicious with its spiced walnut filling.
Jaffa panforte
Try this sticky Italian christmas classic with a chocolate and orange twist.
Apricot purée with blended rice cereal
Store purée, covered, in the fridge for up to 2 days. Purée is suitable to freeze in 1-tablespoon batches in ice-cube trays, covered, for up to 1 month. Note
Duck breasts with green onion sauce
Crispy and tender duck breasts with green onion sauce, served on a bed of steamed rice.
Fig, onion and bocconcini tart
Use figs that are not too ripe. Overripe figs contain more moisture and will make the pastry soggy. Note
Big rig petrol tanker cake
Make this delicious, colourful and fun big rig petrol tanker cake for you child's birthday.
Turkey larb with cranberries
Chicken or pork mince can be used instead of turkey mince. Note
Poached eggs with bacon, spinach and cheese
Use flaked parmesan cheese if pecorino is not available. Note
Crab, cucumber and wakame salad
Try to use the freshest crab meat you can for this dish or very good quality canned crabmeat. To obtain ginger juice, squeeze grated fresh ginger into a sieve set over a bowl. A piece of ginger measuring about 2cm (¾ inch) in length will yield 2 teaspoons of grated ginger; this amount of grated […]
Crispy pork and rice ball salad
You will need 5 limes for this recipe, and to cook 1 cup uncooked rice for the 3 cups cooked rice required. Note
Smoked trout frittata
The strong flavour of smoked trout makes an excellent counterpoint to the mild egg and potato base of this gorgeous frittata.
Spanish pork cutlets
Dinner for two.
