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WHITE CHOCOLATE AND RASPBERRY CROISSANT PUDDING

White chocolate and raspberry croissant pudding

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Any type of berries can be used instead of raspberries. If you prefer, use semi-sweet dark chocolate or milk chocolate, instead of white chocolate. Note

chicken and okra

Chicken and okra

ALMOND MARMALADE SLICE

Almond marmalade slice

A delicious, buttery slice with a crumbly topping.

CHILLI PRAWNS WITH LEMON GARLIC MAYONNAISE

Chilli prawns with lemon garlic mayonnaise

Lemon garlic mayonnaise can be prepared and prawns can be peeled several hours ahead. Keep, covered separately, in the refrigerator. Cook prawns as required. Note



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curried beef andvermicelli soup

Curried beef and vermicelli soup

chilli cheese polenta with bean and avocado salsa

Chilli cheese polenta with bean and avocado salsa

LEMON FISH WITH CUCUMBER RAITA

Lemon fish with cucumber raita

THYME AND GARLIC OLIVES

Thyme and garlic olives

To sterilise, place jar and lid in the dishwasher on the hottest rinse cycle. Don’t use detergent. Alternatively, lay the jar and lid in a large pan, cover completely with cold water and gradually bring to the boil; boil for 20 minutes. Once sterilised, place jar and lid on a clean tea towel to dry. […]

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chocolate pots

Chocolate pots

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. Note

hearty winter soup

Hearty winter soup

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note

BUTTERSCOTCH RAISIN CAKE

Butterscotch raisin cake

Put the kettle on and indulge in a thick slice of this crumble-topped raisin cake.

chocolate chip pudding

Chocolate chip pudding

Pudding can be made an day ahead, keep, covered, in refrigerator. Note

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cauliflower and chickpea curry

Cauliflower and chickpea curry

serving suggestion S Note

salmon and herb quiche

Salmon and herb quiche

Perfect served hot or cold, this crustless salmon and herb quiche is just the ticket when you're after a light lunch. Serve with a green salad.

chilli and brandy beef with white beans

Slow cooker recipes

Chilli and brandy beef with white beans

For a slightly richer colour and flavour, brown the beef in a little oil in a frying pan before adding it to the slow cooker. Note

harissa lamb loin chops

Harissa lamb loin chops

Spicy harissa makes a great marinade or rub for tender lamb loin chops. Serve with vegetables or salad for a delicious dinner.

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Free-form sushi

Free-form sushi

Like a huge, plate sized piece of sushi, this free-form sushi makes a great share plate for a casual dinner party.

Fish parcels with anchovies and olives

Fish parcels with anchovies and olives

Clear soup with prawns and spinach

Clear soup with prawns and spinach

Simple, savoury and delicious, clear soup with prawns and spinach is quick to throw together and leaves you feeling nourished, which makes it perfect for a mid-week dinner.

herbed butter roast turkey with prosciutto and pear stuffing

Herbed butter roast turkey with prosciutto and pear stuffing

The contrast of salty and sweet in the pear and proscuitto stuffing adds great depth of flavour to this roast turkey with herbed butter.

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GARLIC PIZZA WEDGES

Garlic pizza wedges

Creamed Corn and Bacon Stuffed Potatoes

Creamed corn and bacon stuffed potatoes

A delicious and fun accompaniment to roast dinners.

CHILLI GARLIC SPINACH

Chilli garlic spinach

Almond fingers (thaktila)

Almond fingers (thaktila)

Filled with sweet, spiced nuts and drizzled in a warm honey syrup, these Greek pastries are heavenly served with a cup of coffee.

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garlic, vegetable and rice

Garlic, vegetable and rice

easy lamb and bean casserole

Easy lamb and bean casserole

Freeze any remaining casserole, covered, for up to 3 months. Note

chocolate wheaten dominoes

Chocolate wheaten dominoes

EASY-MIX CARROT CAKE

Easy-mix carrot cake

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coconut slice with lemon syrup

Coconut slice with lemon syrup

You’ll need 3 lemons to make this recipe. Note

Caramelised fennel tarts

Caramelised fennel tarts

Fennel using a smell test: a sweet, not sour, smell indicates freshness. Look for upright green fronds and a bulb that’s not bruised or slimy. Can store for up to 3 days in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Fennel loses its flavour quickly, so use as soon as possible. Remove the outer layer of […]

coriander crisps

Coriander crisps

Crisps can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Note

butterflies

Butterflies

Perfect for a kid's birthday party, these butterfly cupcakes are fun to both make and eat.

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individual egg, spinach and tomato bread cases

Individual egg, spinach and tomato bread cases

You can use halved cherry, grape or mini roma (egg) tomatoes if you like. This recipe would make a delicious breakfast or brunch dish. Serve with a green salad or steamed asparagus. Note

orange, date and treacle pudding

Orange, date and treacle pudding

The pudding is at its best made on the day and served hot. The big day wouldn’t be complete without a pudding of some sort. If there’s a large crowd, especially where you have a range of different age groups, it’s a good idea to serve both a hot pudding – either traditional, or one […]

APPLE & RASPBERRY CRUMBLES

Apple and raspberry almond crumbles

Perfect for a dinner party, these colourful crumbles are delicious topped with a scoop of melting ice-cream.

Asian-flavoured trout with shiitake mushrooms

Asian-flavoured trout with shiitake mushrooms

This is a great way to cook whole trout. The mushrooms add a wonderful umami element to the dish.

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duck breasts with fig sauce and spinach risoni

Duck breasts with fig sauce and spinach risoni

Crispy and tender duck breasts with fig sauce and spinach risoni from Australian Women's Weekly.

campari sorbet sparkler

Campari sorbet sparkler

Braised beef curry with dhal

Braised beef curry with dhal

A rich braised beef curry that will melt in your mouth; served with dhal.

TAMARIND & CITRUS PORK CURRY

Tamarind and citrus pork curry

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coffee and hazelnut

Coffee and hazelnut biscotti

Ahh, biscotti. It's really a biscuit for grown ups. We've given it a little facelift here, and added some coffee flavour and toasted hazelnuts; hide from the kids and enjoy with your afternoon cuppa.

beef broth

Beef broth

Rich, savoury beef broth makes an excellent base for other dishes, or fortified with added slivers of meat and vegetables, a light soup in its own right.

chilli tofu stir-fry

Chilli tofu stir-fry

sweet shortbread spirals

Sweet shortbread spirals

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LEMON AND GARLIC LAMB RACK

Lemon and garlic lamb rack

A warming wintery roast lemon and garlic lamb rack from Australian Women's Weekly.

rosemary roast potatoes

Rosemary roast potatoes

Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and perfumed with fresh rosemary leaves, the only other thing these roast potatoes need is a little bit of salt and pepper.

creative pancake toppings

Ricotta pancakes with vanilla-flavoured quince

Start your day with an indulgent breakfast of creamy ricotta pancakes, complete with a wonderfully syrupy quince topping.

Mille feuille with almonds and raspberries

Mille feuille with almonds and raspberries

Mille-feuille, pronounced meal-fwee, translates as “thousand leaves”, and refers to puff pasty used in multi-layered sweet or savoury dishes. We’ve adapted the classic dessert version here by layering fillo pastry with almonds and honey.

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Pot au feu with stuffed cabbage rolls

Slow cooker recipes

Pot au feu with stuffed cabbage rolls

The literal translation of "pot on the fire" refers to the way this old standard was originally cooked, in a huge cast-iron pot directly in the fireplace. Any combination of vegetables and meat can be used, and the French versions are as numerous as there are regions of the country.

Madeleines

Madeleines

Petit madeleines, such a big reputation for such a little cake. You too can make like you're in Paris, musing on times past with a pot of tea and a delicate madeleine.

French onion soup with beer

French onion soup with beer

Onion soup with beer

Beef bourguignon pies with chips

Beef bourguignon pies with chips

A modern and delicious beef bourguignon pie with individual dishes filled with the traditional French beef stew and topped with puff pastry.

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Scallops with fennel and pernod sauce

Scallops with fennel and pernod sauce

Pernod is an anise-flavoured liqueur drunk straight, or diluted with ice or water, as an aperitif. The French also call it pastis, and it is popular drink in late afternoon as an appetite stimulant.

Roast pork belly with caramelised apples

Roast pork belly with caramelised apples

The sticky sweetness of these apples is a perfect accompaniment to luscious rich pork belly.

French-style peas

French-style peas

Duck liver parfait with red onion jam

Duck liver parfait with red onion jam

This duck liver parfait is actually quite simple, especially if you buy the livers ready trimmed. The red onion jam is so delicious you might want to make double the quantity so there's some left for sandwiches later.

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Goat cheese soufflé with creamed spinach sauce

Goat cheese soufflé with creamed spinach sauce

Goat cheese, with its strong earthy taste, is available in both soft and firm textures, in various shapes and sizes, and often rolled in ash or herbs.

Cassoulet

Cassoulet

Our version of this classic takes its lead from the traditional versions of Languedoc and Castelnaudary, but we've given it an update to make it a simpler, quicker and healthier dish. Haricot, great northern, cannellini or navy beans can be used in this recipe.

Spiced mango tarte tatin

Spiced mango tarte tatin

This recipe will make more Eight Spice Mix than you require for the tarts. Store excess in an airtight container and use in cakes, custards, stewed fruit, crumbles or creamy desserts. It is also fantastic rubbed on duck before roasting.

Anchovy and goat’s cheese baked mushrooms

Anchovy and goat’s cheese baked mushrooms

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Marinated mushrooms

Marinated mushrooms

Serve mushrooms with crusty bread or as part of an antipasto platter with cheeses and deli meats.

Garlic and paprika char-grilled prawns

Garlic and paprika char-grilled prawns

Entertain with the flavours of Spain and serve tapas to your guests. Bring the colours of the Spanish flag to your table by adding char-grilled red capsicum to these delicious smoky, garlicky prawns.

Ricotta-stuffed prosciutto and melon

Ricotta-stuffed prosciutto and melon

You could use halved fresh figs instead of the rockmelon, if you like.

Roasted thyme potatoes with spicy sauce

Roasted thyme potatoes with spicy sauce

If you fancy doing something a little bit different with potatoes, this tapas-style dish of roasted thyme potatoes with spicy sauce is just what you're looking for.

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Chicken, raisin and pine nut empanadas

Chicken, raisin and pine nut empanadas

These tasty chicken, raisin and pine nut empanadas are packed full of flavour and spice. Enjoy them as a snack, light lunch or finger food for your next dinner party.

Provençale salad platter

Provençale salad platter

This salad takes the classic flavours of Provence and combines them to make an elegant and flavoursome starter that is still quite light. All the components can be made in advance and simply assembled when you are ready to serve.

Chocolate fudge cake

Chocolate fudge cake

For a real chocolate rush, try this rich cake with warm sauce.

Lemon meringue pudding

Lemon meringue pudding

With 11 children to feed and a home-based business to support them, it’s no surprise that my husband Mick’s grandmother had one eye on economy. This recipe uses no milk or cream and hardly any butter – a couple of eggs, a couple of lemons, a handful of sugar. It costs very little to put on the table, yet it is absolutely delicious and decadent.

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Great-grandma’s Christmas cake

Great-grandma’s Christmas cake

My mum recently handed me a real treasure – an exercise book that was used for recipes by my great-grandmother. I never knew my great-grandmother, but I certainly recognise some of her recipes from my visits to Nan’s house. It has been compiled with patience and love, and gives me an insight into a woman I never met. It is a privilege to now have her cookbook. This cake is from an era where home cooks were incredibly frugal, as everyday ingredients, such as butter, were in short supply.

Garlic and oregano roast chicken

Garlic and oregano roast chicken

A filling and tasty garlic and oregano flavoured roast chicken. Simple to make with less dishes!

Festive caramel nut tart

Festive caramel nut tart

There was usually a tin of condensed milk in the fridge at home when I was growing up and my guilty pleasure was drinking it out of the can!

Grand Marnier fruit cake

Grand Marnier fruit cake

The Weekly's Top 10 cakes - Number 8

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Classic lemon sour cream cake

Classic lemon sour cream cake

Soft and zesty, this classic cake should be served with heaps of strawberries to create fresh flavour profiles to complement your afternoon tea.

Passionfruit mango parfait

Passionfruit mango parfait

These old-style passionfruit mango parfaits will be a hit with young and old when you serve them up for dessert.

orange liqueur custard

Orange liqueur custard

This zesty custard would go wonderfully with a steamed ginger pudding.

FISH WITH KAFFIR LIME AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Fish with makrut lime and sugar snap peas

We used blue-eye fillets in this recipe, but you can use any firm white fish fillets. Note

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apple custard teacakes

Apple custard teacakes

With a creamy custard filling and cinnamon sugar topping, these apple muffins are the perfect sweet treat.

FRUIT CAKE Cream Parfaits

Fruit cake cream parfaits

bean and spinach ragù

Bean and spinach ragù

A traditional Sunday lunch for many Italian families - this ragu is a flavour-filled delight.

Garlic and rosemary roast lamb

Garlic and rosemary roast lamb

A garlic and rosemary roast lamb that is sure to become your new go-to Sunday favourite.

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egg, potato and spinach salad

Warm egg, potato and spinach salad

A meal in its own right, this warm egg, potato and spinach salad with shards of crisp bacon makes a great lunch.

tofu and thai eggplant massaman curry

Tofu and thai eggplant massaman curry

Creamy and fragrant tofu and Thai eggplant massaman curry from Australian Women's Weekly.

chai

Chai

Sit down and enjoy a steaming mug of this wonderfully spiced and sweet chai, by Australian Women's Weekly. You'll soon see why this Indian classic has gained worldwide popularity.

thai eggplant pickle

Thai eggplant pickle

Thai cuisine is full of exciting and fragrant flavours, which have been used to give this pickle a little zing.

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honey soy chicken salad

Honey soy chicken salad

You can use a large barbecued chicken instead of the breast fillets, if you prefer; discard bones and skin, then shred meat coarsely before tossing with remaining salad ingredients. Note

tomato and chipotle chilli chicken kebabs

Tomato and chipotle chilli chicken kebabs

QUICK HONEY GINGERBREAD

Quick honey gingerbread

white chocolate and glacé fruit slice

White chocolate and glacé fruit slice

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barbecued salmon with chermoulla sauce

Barbecued salmon with chermoula sauce

Grilled vegetables and crispy-skinned salmon are made even more delicious with a zesty, spiced chermoula sauce.

chicken schnitzel burgers

Chicken schnitzel burgers

Cut part of one of the schnitzels into finger-size pieces and serve with tomato sauce instead of the capsicum and caper mayonnaise. Note

strawberry soy shake

Strawberry soy shake

lemon and mixed berry self-saucing pudding

Lemon and mixed berry self-saucing pudding

The contrast between the light, lemony pudding and rich berry topping of these self-saucing puddings is delectable.

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berries and cream cupcakes

Berries and cream cupcakes

The kids will love these vanilla cupcakes topped with pink whipped cream and fresh berries.

CREAMY CHICKPEA AND GARLIC SOUP

Creamy chickpea and garlic soup

pear, walnut & fetta salad

Pear, walnut & feta salad

Sharp feta and crisp pear make a fabulous combination with leaves, sprouts and walnuts in this sophisticated salad.

aperol and grapefruit cocktail

Aperol and grapefruit cocktail

Delight your guests at your next dinner party with these easy, sophisticated cocktails.

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Slow-roasted lamb with skordalia and potatoes

Slow-roasted lamb with skordalia and potatoes

You'll be a star when you serve up this slow-roasted lamb with garlicky skordalia and lemon potatoes for Sunday lunch.

deefa dog

Deefa dog

beef roulade

Beef roulade

The beef roulade is very popular meat dish in the Viennese cuisine.

Chicken, leek and bacon casserole

Chicken, leek and bacon casserole