Corn chowder
You will need about 6 fresh cobs of corn for this recipe. Note
Coconut ice cupcakes
Use a hot wet palette knife to spread the frosting over cakes. Either run your palette knife under the hot water tap or stand it in a cup of hot water. Note
Asian stir-fried mussels
Simplicity is best when it comes to fresh seafood, and fresh is best to match with the sharp, fragrant flavours in this Asian inspired dish.
Hot and sour peanut
Makes enough to accompany 500g of grilled or roasted mixed vegetables, also goes well with grilled chicken tenderloins,fish or beef skewers, roasted eggplant; stirred into a filling for fresh spring rolls. Stir ¼ cup hot water into sauce to thin it, if desired. Note
Lentil, burghul and spinach soup
Thick, nourishing and deeply satisfying, this lentil, burghul and spinach soup makes a great weekend lunch dish.
Honey chicken with fennel & celery slaw
Combine remaining ingredients in small bowl, pour over slaw mixture; toss gently, season to taste. Note
Balsamic butterflied lamb
Wow your guests with this BBQ perfect balsamic butterfly lamb. Don't forget to rest your lamb. Resting time allows the meat juices to redistribute and meat fibres to relax ensuring tender, moist and flavoursome meat.
Cream cheese and olive palmiers
Filling can be made a day ahead. Cover; refrigerate until required. Palmiers, flat, flaky, palm-shaped French pastries, are traditionally made as a sweet with caramelised sugar. We have come up with this savoury version. Note
Oregano-baked feta
Whole baked feta in the Greek-style, with oregano, paprika and pepper, makes a fabulous starter or shared platter. Serve with wedges of lemon.
Baklava figs
Impress your guests this autumn with this simple, stunning dessert. The addition of thickened cream sweetened with maple syrup rather than the usual sugar is simply perfect.
Thai salad cups
Fragrant, healthy and fun Thai salad cups for dinner, lunch or as side dish.
Baked mushrooms with tomato and basil
These easy stuffed mushrooms are divine served with a fresh green salad and crusty bread.
Beef with yorkshire puds and horseradish cream
A classic British dish in canapé form.
Almond, date and pistachio tart
Filled with almond frangipane and sweet dates, this stunning tart is absolutely delicious served with whipped cream and a pot of hot coffee.
Lamb with quince and honey
The astringent perfume of quince is the perfect counterbalance to the sweet honey in this fragrant lamb and couscous dish.
Mexican slow-roasted lamb shanks
For a really rich flavour, marinate the lamb shanks overnight. Serve shanks with flour tortillas, a green salad and lime wedges.
Portuguese-style chicken
A wonderful spiced chicken with all the flavours of Portugal. Basted with a chilli, garlic, paprika and oregano paste then stuffed with lemon and thyme, this chicken is fragrant, moist, tender and spicy.
Beef pot roast
Slow cooked beef pot roast with root vegetables has the house smelling gorgeous all afternoon.
Slow-roasted duck marylands
Most cooks put roasted duck into the “leave it to the chefs” basket, but it’s really not that different from roasting a chicken. Once you give it a go, crispy, tender roast duck will become a new favourite.
Herbed rack of lamb with potato smash
A fresh herb crust for lamb takes an already-succulent meat to the next level. This coating leaves out the breadcrumbs, so when you tuck in, the coating won’t crumble off, and you can savour every mouthful. All it needs is a simple side of smashed potatoes.
Chicken pot roast with mustard cream sauce
This is warming comfort food at its best. Don’t let the long cooking time put you off. You’ll spend very little time at the stove before the pan goes in the oven.
Freeform tiramisu
These easy individual tiramisus require no cooking and are perfect for a dinner party.
Teriyaki beef kebabs
Delicious and tender beef kebabs threaded with red onion and lathered in teriyaki sauce.
Veal rack with rosemary and rocket pesto
The rich juices of the crusty meat and cheesy potatoes are all the sauce that the asparagus needs. You might like to put a fresh green salad on the table too, to eat with the last of those glorious juices. Note
Falafel with tahini sauce
You can use 750g (1½ pounds) frozen broad beans. Boil, refresh and remove skins as for fresh broad beans in step 1. Baharat is a middle eastern spice available from some delis and middle eastern grocers. If it’s hard to find, use moroccan spice mix instead which is readily available from supermarkets. Falafel mixture can […]
Irish cream and dark chocolate mousse cake
Layers of dark chocolate cake and spiked chocolate mousse make this cake a boozy and decadent treat, perfect for a special occasion.
Rigatoni with zucchini, lemon and mint
This delicate pasta dish combines the loveliest of summer flavours.
Mango galettes with coconut cream
Walk into any French patisserie and you will be greeted by a feast for the eyes. Among the delights you will surely see the delicate galette, topped with any variety of fruit; we've chosen mango and coconut cream
Dannie dinosaur cake
Assemble pieces ready to be iced. Use a palette knife to make scales. Position paper pattern on cake. Note
Ocean trout with almonds and anchovy
Delicate flaked almonds and piquant anchovies add great flavour to these juicy trout fillets.
Black forest gateaux
Filled with jam and cream, these elegant little cakes are simply delectable, with a cherry on top.
Blue cheese stuffed beef with brandied figs
Autumn figs and blue cheese combine beautifully with hot steak, asparagus and brandy gravy.
Shallot tartlets
These delicious tarts have a buttery crust and make a fantastic light lunch served with salad.
Barbecued chilli and tamarind beef
Tamarind concentrate is available from Asian and Indian grocery stores or in the Asian section of some supermarkets. Adjust the amount of chilli in the tamarind and chilli marinade to suit your taste as it’s very hot. Note
Carrot, feta and quinoa tarts with salsa verde
Carrot, feta and quinoa tarts with salsa verde.
Dukkah-crusted lamb with smoked eggplant dip
Dukkah-crusted lamb with smoked eggplant dip from Australian Women's Weekly.
Honey roll with washed mock cream
Put the kettle on and enjoy a slice of this old-fashioned spiced sponge roll, just like Gran used to make.
Indian vegetable fritters
Serve these spicy, crunchy fritters with a dollop of yoghurt for the perfect savoury snack.
Tandoori lamb cutlets with fresh coconut and melon chutney
If fresh coconut is unavailable, use 1 cup finely shredded dried coconut. The chutney is best if made with a firm (just underripe) honeydew melon. To open a fresh coconut, pierce one of the eyes then roast coconut briefly in a very hot oven only until cracks appear in the shell. Cool, then break the […]
Vietnamese marinated beef salad
Fresh and crunchy Vietnamese marinated beef salad from Australian Women's Weekly.
Wasabi, soy and sesame noodles
Light and healthy wasabi, soy and sesame noodles from Australian Women's Weekly.
Moroccan lamb shanks with polenta & white beans
French-trimmed lamb shanks are redolent with the spices of the Middle East in this Moroccan inspired dish.
Chocolate cake
You need 1 large overripe banana (230g), to get the amount of mashed banana required in this recipe This recipe is gluten-free and yeast-free The cake batter needs to be spread quite thinly to bake properly. If you haven’t got twox22cm sandwich pans use two x deep 22cm-round cake pans Note
Thai barbecued beef salad
Fragrant Thai salad with barbecued beef, served with wedges of lime.
Mango & hibiscus sorbet
Cool, sweet and fruity, this refreshing mango and hibiscus sorbet is perfect to enjoy on a warm Summer afternoon by the pool. It is only enhanced by a splash of prosecco.
Balsamic roasted ratatouille with chickpeas
A balsamic vegetable stew, originating in France, that is simple and delicious.
Fruit kebab dippers
Try serving the fruit kebabs with chocolate sprinkles and desiccated coconut as well as 100s & 1000s. Note
Greek-style omelette
These greek-style omelettes are healthy and full of flavour. For a fluffy omelette, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form; serve with crispy bacon for a complete breakfast or brunch.
Salmon and fennel spaghetti
Super speedy and full of strong, clean flavours, this delicious pasta is a great starter or main, for entertaining or a family dinner.
Sweet martini
We've foregone the classic version of this drink for a little sweetness. James Bond might frown, but we love it.
Pumpkin pie
Perhaps the most well known pumpkin recipe comes from the United States, in the form of this delicious pie. You will need to cook about 350g pumpkin for this recipe.
Thick-cut T-bone tagliata
Thick-cut T-bone tagliata, Italian sliced steak, served with zesty rocket and parmesan salad.
Marbled ice-cream heart cake
Cake can be decorated a day ahead; keep frozen until ready to serve. Note
Five-spice pork and vegie stir-fry
The trick to stir-frying is having all the ingredients chopped, weighed and measured before you start cooking. This is known as mise en place', and translates to everything in its place and ready to go. Trim the snow peas, peeling the stem and string away from the peas, then cut snow peas in half. To […]
Nutty beef with broccolini
A sweet and nutty beef stir-fry with broccolini from Australian Women's Weekly.
Tomato, feta and pancetta frittata
Delicious little tomato, feta and pancetta frittata from Australian Women's Weekly.
Egg noodles with chicken
A super fast and easy stir fry of egg noodles with chicken in tamari, mirin, ginger and garlic marinade.
Tempura fish and vegie chips
Turn your regular fish-n-chips a little Japanese with this crispy tempura version. We used perch fillets for this recipe, but any firm white fish fillet, such as bream, blue-eye or ling, can be used. Make sure your soda is nice and cold, this will guarantee a crispy tempura.
Thick omelette
Bamboo mats are available at Japanese supermarkets and selected Asian supermarkets. Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Aussie barbecued ham
The traditional aussie christmas would not be complete without the traditional aussie ham! This delicious recipe will feed ten lucky guests.
Vegetable pesto tartlets
Try this gourmet yet simple Mediterranean style pizza to add a little excitement to the dinner table.
Chilled avocado soup with crab
If you want to reduce the intensity of the chillies, remove their seeds and membranes before roasting. You can use chopped prawns or diced scallops instead of the crab meat if you like. You will need 3 limes for this recipe. Avocados are grown year round in Australia with varieties peaking at different times. One […]
Pea, semi-dried tomato and bocconcini pasta
Semi-dried tomatoes are packed with that delicious, punchy flavour. Some greens, pasta and a drizzle of oil is all you need to make them sing. Use frozen peas, if fresh ones aren't available.
Funny faces
Get the kids helping in the kitchen with these adorable funny face cupcakes.
Ricotta and chocolate cake
Take one packet of chocolate cake mix, add bit of creativity and voila! A beautiful looking layered chocolate cake laced with Grand Marnier and sweet ricotta, decorated with toasted almonds.
Beef steak with capsicum relish
You can substitute rib-eye (scotch fillet) or sirloin (new-york cut) steak for the eye fillet in this recipe. Note
Chicken, leek and mushroom pies
Topped with golden, flaky pastry these individual chicken, leek and mushroom pies are great for either lunch or dinner.
Fish cake skewers
Red curry paste is available in various strengths from supermarkets. Use whichever one suits your spice-level tolerance best. Note
Traditional roast dinner with cauliflower mornay and gravy
A roast joint should be rested before serving to allow the meat to relax. The heat of the oven causes the meat fibres to tighten, so as meat rests the fibres will relax, allowing the meat juices to redistribute themselves throughout the joint. Try to carve the joint across the grain so that each slice has short fibres which feel tender to eat.
Fatteh
This delicious Middle Eastern dip is made with chickpeas, yoghurt and garlic. Serve it up with fresh Lebanese bread to create a delicious starter or healthy snack.
Hot chocolate soufflés with liqueur cream
Dusted with cocoa, these elegant chocolate soufflés are well worth the effort of making, especially served with a big dollop of spiked mascarpone.
Lamb backstraps with lemon, artichoke and thyme
A quick and easy dish that is full of big flavours.
Chocolate cheesecakes with caramel cream
It is fine to use just the one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. A cheesecake pan is similar to a texas muffin pan, only the base is removable. Note
Chicken, asparagus and potatoes in garlic cream sauce
kipfler potatoes, small and finger-shaped, have a nutty flavour and are great baked or in salads. You will need two bunches of asparagus for this recipe. Note
Coffee liqueur roll
Tia Maria and Kahlua are both coffee-flavoured liqueurs and would work well in this recipe. Serve it up as a special grown-up treat along with your afternoon cuppa with friends.
Crêpes with roasted strawberries
The crêpes can be made a day ahead, layer them between sheets of baking paper, then cover and store in the fridge. Note
Thai fish cake skewers
soak eight bamboo skewers in cold water for an hour before use to prevent them splintering or scorching during cooking. Note
Teriyaki chicken rice salad
Healthy, fragrant and authentic Japanese teriyaki chicken rice salad.
Turkish chicken club sandwich
Turkish grilled chicken club sandwich served with refreshing coriander aioli.
