Lime cordial
The lime syrup will keep in the fridge for up to two months. Add a few drops of green food colouring to the syrup, if you like. Note
Chickpea and broad bean soup with eggs
This rich and hearty spiced chickpea and broad bean soup is served with eggs and cumin salt to create a flavour-packed, warming vegetarian dish the whole family will love!
Vietnamese beef, chicken and tofu soup (pho bo)
Fragrant, fresh and packed with crunch, heat and flavour, pho makes an excellent healthy lunch.
Artichoke spinach dip
Creamy and punchy, this spinach and artichoke dip works wonderfully with crunchy Turkish toast for a moreish share platter addition.
Vine-ripened tomatoes and goat’s cheese in walnut dressing
Hazelnuts can be substituted for walnuts in this recipe, and, if you have hazelnut or walnut oil on hand, use one of these, rather than the olive oil. Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Asian broth with prawn dumplings
For a tasty, comforting meal, try these silky prawn and coriander dumplings in a fragrant ginger chicken broth.
Apple jelly
Granny Smith apples are best for this recipe. This is a good base jelly, Âfor slight variations try adding cinnamon sticks, rosemary sprigs or dried lavender to the jelly. Note
Boiled brandied apricot fruit cake
Plump with fruit, this delicious apricot fruit cake is perfect with your morning or afternoon cuppa.
Green bubble tea
Cook the sago the night before; refrigerate overnight, then assemble smoothie in the morning. While sago and tapioca are not the same, sago may be found labelled as ‘seed tapioca’ on some packets. Note
Red emperor in Thai-style coconut sauce
Creamy, spicy and nutty, this Thai-style sauce is a fabulous way to dress up firm, white fish.
Baby bok choy salmon parcels
With hints of lemongrass, ginger and lime leaf, these steamed salmon parcels will wow your tastebuds.
Hot and sour vegetable soup
Reheat soup in a microwave oven on HIGH (100%) for about 1½ minutes, stirring halfway through heating. Note
Coconut and makrut lime leaf
A sweet, sour and delicious Asian-style sauce.
Salmon fillet with green curry
Sometimes the simplest recipes are truly the best, you'll delight your guests when you serve up these salmon fillets with green curry on a bed of steamed rice.
Oven-baked fish with lemon & mint risotto
We used blue-eye trevalla in this recipe, but you can use any white fish fillets. Note
Flan de cafe
It is fine to use just one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Note
Fish skewers with lime, ginger and rocket
We used swordfish steaks in this recipe, but any firm white fish fillet will be fine. Cover the ends of the bamboo skewers in foil to prevent them from scorching during cooking. Or, if you have time, soak them in cold water for 30 minutes. Note
Fried buttermilk and mustard chicken wings
Chicken wing nibbles are available from most major supermarkets. You could also use chicken drumettes. Note
Cheese and vegie sandwiches
Zucchini have a lot of water in them; squeezing the water out of the grated zucchini, prevents the sandwiches from getting soggy. For information about how to grate a carrot see page 121. Put the grated zucchini in a fine sieve over a small bowl. Use your hands to squeeze the liquid out. Use a […]
Barbecue-flavoured chicken and onions
A delicious, quick and easy barbecue-flavoured roast.
Fresh cherry and pistachio tabbouleh
This colourful, nutritious salad would be perfect served with grilled meat.
Buzzing yellowhoney bees
Use yellow Candy Melts in place of tinted chocolate Melts if you like. Note
Potato, bacon and leek soup with blue cheese toasts
We might be cheating slightly here, but you can get very good quality canned soups these days and with the addition of bacon and crispy blue cheese toasts you have a dish that could pass for homemade.
Beetroot, pecan and goat’s cheese salad
A perfect accompaniment to grilled meat or fish, this salad is full of lovely flavours and textures.
Bacon, leek and potato frittata
An egg-based Italian dish with bacon, leek and potato from Australian Women's Weekly.
Chilli scallops
Sweet and fiery, these plump scallops make an excellent starter for an Asian-themed dinner.
Lamb and feta salad with warm walnut dressing
Warm and tender lamb fillets are dressed with a warm citrusy walnut dressing and served on a bed of crunchy witlof and baby spinach to make this delicious salad.
Apple and pear juice
We used green apples in this recipe, but you can use whatever type you like. Apples and pears contain a natural sugar called fructose that tastes even sweeter than regular sugar. Therefore, if you are using apples and pears in juice, the results will be satisfying to those with a sweet tooth. Note
Short soup with wontons
Freshly made wontons in a clear broth soup makes a quick, easy and nourishing lunch or light dinner.
Kitchen tea biscuits
These pretty teacups and teapots are versatile little biscuits. They'd be perfect to serve at a kitchen tea, but would also be great at a little girl's first tea party, or as a delicious gift to take to a house-warming party.
Chicken and yellow bean relish
Yellow miso (yellow bean paste), a golden yellow colour, is made from soya beans and rice, and is aged briefly. It’s salty, but mild and quite versatile. It is available from Asian food stores. Note
Roast pumpkin and zucchini risoni salad
This delicious roast vegetable salad is scattered with tender risoni pasta and sweet currants to create a flavour-packed, filling vegetarian meal.
Apple and pear tarte tatin
We used small (lunch-box size) Pink Lady apples and Corella pears in this recipe. Note
Warm tuna and green tea noodle salad
You can use brown sugar instead of the palm sugar. Green tea soba noodles are flavoured with powdered green tea and are available from Asian food stores and in the Asian food section of most large supermarkets. Use plain dried soba noodles, if you like. Note
Baked whole fish with celery and walnut salad
This light, fragrant dish is simply delicious sprinkled with micro cress and served with a loaf of warm crusty bread.
Orange liqueur butter
Gorgeous spread on toasted panettone, dotted on pancakes or used to sandwich little biscuits together, orange liqueur butter is simple and sophisticated.
Caraway breadsticks with beetroot dip
Store breadsticks in an airtight container for up to one week, re-crisp in the oven for a few minutes. Store the dip, covered, in the refrigerator for up to one week. Substitute poppy or cumin seeds for the caraway seeds. Note
Chorizo & chickpeas in white wine
Spicy chorizo and chickpeas in a sweet white wine sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.
Apricot impossible pie
This easy-mix pie is called `impossible’ because it sorts itself out in the oven into 3 layers. Note
Five-coloured salad
The salad and dressing can be prepared ahead and refrigerated separately. Combine just before serving Note
Veal goulash with parsley dumplings
Goulash is a soup or stew of meat and vegetables, seasoned with a variety of spices, and invariably with paprika. It has always been a popular meal in Central Europe. We've teamed it with parsley dumplings here, to make it extra hearty.
Choc-malt slice
Use un-iced, unfilled plain biscuits for this recipe. Note
Cucumber basil gimlet
Use a vegetable peeler to thinly slice the cucumber lengthways. Note
Asparagus, salmon and mustard muffins
Whip up a batch of these fluffy savoury muffins with crunchy cheese topping. They're great served warm with butter or packed in a lunchbox.
Garfish with leek, prosciutto and prawns
Also known as needlefish, thanks to their long jaw, and with their unusual green bones, garfish are not the prettiest of the sea's offerings, but they are delicious.
Apple and berry crumble
Crumbles are so delicious and easy to make. There is absolutely no excuse not to whip this quick, scrumptious dessert up for any meal or season.
Turkish chicken kebabs
With the perfect amount of spice, these tasty Turkish chicken kebabs are great for a family dinner or barbecue with friends.
BBQ lamb kofta with spiced yoghurt
If you're looking for a quick and delicious weekend bbq lunch, this lamb kofta with spiced yoghurt recipe is perfect. Serve with a fresh, herby couscous salad on the side.
Dundee cake
Dundee cake is a famous traditional Scottish fruit cake with a rich flavour.
Thai coconut scallops
Light and refreshing entrée of Thai coconut scallops for sharing with friends and family.
Pomegranate and rhubarb cordial
You will need about 1 bunch of rhubarb (use only the reddest stems) and 3 large pomegranates for this recipe. Note
Berry and tamarillo croissant pudding cake
Serve this decadent winter dessert with lashings of whipped cream.
Beans with ginger and coconut milk
A tasty side dish of beans with ginger, chilli and coconut milk from Australian Women's Weekly.
Buttered rum brazil nuts
Buttered rum brazil nits
T-bone steak with chimichurri
Chimichurri salsa with t-bone steak
Mini black forest cake
Mini black forest cake
Leek, goat cheese and brown lentil bake
This leek, goat cheese and brown lentil bake is incredibly easy to make, and packed full of goodness. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the juices.
Spinach and zucchini salad with yoghurt hummus
Studded with chickpeas and dressed with a lemony yoghurt hummus, rich with the sesame flavour of tahini, this spinach and zucchini salad is the yummiest way possible to boost your iron levels.
Figs with sheep milk yoghurt and honey
Figs with sheep milk yogurt and honey
Stir-fried Asian greens with tofu
These fresh Asian greens should be just tender when cooked. Fragrant garlic and ginger infuse both the greens and the tofu, and peanuts add crunch.
Greek-style veal with olives
This Greek-style veal dish with olives can be made in no time at all in a pressure cooker.
Coconut chicken rolls
Vietnamese summer rolls with a coconut twist.
Beginners’ christmas cake
This is the perfect recipe to start your Christmas cake baking tradition. It can be made ahead of time easy preparation on any occasion.
Grilled lamb and risoni with mustard sauce
Risoni is a small rice-shaped pasta that can be served similarly to orzo or rice in salads and soups. This recipe is best made just before serving. Note
Berry frangipane tart
Juicy berries sit atop a sweet almond filling and crispy pastry base in this indulgent tart.
Kashmiri lamb skewers
Serve these spiced lamb skewers piping-hot with cucumber salad, cooling yoghurt dip and grilled flatbreads.
Prawn salad with mint and lemon dressing
If you love prawns, you'll love this incredibly zesty prawn salad with a mint and lemon dressing.
Warm orange and fennel olives
An exquisite tapas dish of warm orange and fennel olives from Australian Women's Weekly.
Fried noodles
You can use soba, fresh hokkien or rice noodles in this dish. Note
Fettuccine with cauliflower and broccoli
You will need to buy half a medium cauliflower and about 450g broccoli for this recipe. Note
Hoisin turkey rice paper rolls
Use smaller rice paper rounds for finger-food sized rolls. You can use chicken mince instead of turkey, if you like. Note
