Prawn dumplings
Plump prawn dumplings are delicious served with either soy, sesame or chilli dipping sauce.
Crisp beef with gai lan
Loaded with greens and cabbage, this easy beef stir-fry makes a speedy week-night meal served with steamed rice.
Berry delicious
Use any type or combination of berries you like. We used a combination of boysenberries, raspberries and cherries. Note
Malaysian swordfish curry
Seriously hot and yet creamy too, this Malaysian swordfish curry is bursting with flavour.
Orange and raspberry self-saucing pudding
If cooking in a conventional oven, grease 1.5-litre (6-cup) ovenproof dish. Bake, uncovered, in moderately hot oven about 20 minutes. This recipe is best made close to serving. This quick and easy version of the classic recipe does not require pots or pans, so it’s the perfect dessert for pudding lovers with no time to […]
Balmain bug and apple salad
Balmain or moreton bay bug tails may be substituted with prawns, lobster, scampi or crab.
Blueberry buttermilk pancakes with bacon
What better way to treat the kids or your nearest and dearest for this weekend's brunch with this decadent stack of blueberry buttermilk pancakes with bacon. Enjoy!
Cream of celeriac soup
Silky smooth and deeply nourishing, this cream of celeriac soup is lifted by lemon and chervil and finished with a drizzle of olive oil.
Tamarind-glazed riblets with rice noodle stir-fry
Sticky tamarind-glazed riblets with a colourful rice noodle stir-fry from Australian Women's Weekly.
Date and banana slice
The natural sweetness of date and banana make this fruity slice moist and rich. Gorgeous served with a cup of tea or strong coffee.
Hoisin pork with salted crackling
An exquisite Asian starter dish of hoisin pork with salted crackling from Australian Women's Weekly.
Daisy mints
If you don’t have a candy thermometer, boil the syrup until it’s thick with heavy bubbles. Remove from heat, let bubbles subside, then reassess the thickness of the syrup. Note
Vegetable soup
Chicken stock can be substituted for dashi. You can add 100g tofu or 150g minced pork or chicken for a more substantial soup. Note
Strawberries and mint in orange syrup
Simple is best when it comes to a refreshing summer dessert, as proven in this lovely dish of juicy orange-infused strawberries, mint and crème fraîche.
Beef xacuti
This Indian curry is a rich and delicious blend of local spices from the region of Goa.
Pork loin with apple sauce
Slice this delicious pork loin thickly and serve with roasted vegetables; there'll be no complaints. To make sure the crackling maintains its crunchy deliciousness, don't cover it too tightly when resting the meat.
Coffee caramel cakes
Coffee caramel cupcakes piled high with delicious coffee cream, thanks to rich jersey caramels.
Tomato and carrot soup with chicken meatballs
A rich and hearty tomato and carrot soup with chicken meatballs from Australian Women's Weekly.
Oysters with mango and chilli
Rinsing and drying the shells will remove the natural salty oyster juices. You may wish to keep them as this is what gives oysters their distinct taste. Simply scrape between the oyster and the shell with a small knife, which loosens the oyster and makes it easier to eat. Note
Chilli garlic beef stir-fry
Fresh or frozen stir-fry vegetables can be used in this recipe. Note
Heart tea light boxes
Equipment 2 large oven trays 6.5cm (2¾-inch) heart-shaped cutter small piping bag fitted with small plain tube Sprinkling lollies into heart shapes Joining boxes with royal icing The tea lights should only be left alight for a short time or the heat will melt the windows. Note
Chickpeas in spicy tomato sauce
cost-cutter Chickpeas are a major source of protein in cultures either predominantly vegetarian or where meat is considered a luxury item. Used in so many of our favourite dishes (think hummus and salsa), chickpeas can be soaked, parboiled then frozen in user-friendly amounts, ready to go when your menu dictates. One cup of dried chickpeas […]
Rolled lamb shoulder with harissa and couscous stuffing
Tender lamb stuffed with spicy, harissa couscous makes a great centrepiece for a dinner party. Serve with a cooling, yoghurt based dressing on the side.
Herbed artichoke and tomato sauce with spirals
This easy vegetarian pasta dish is perfect for the whole family.
Balsamic chicken with eggplant purée
Both the kids and adults will love these tasty chicken drumsticks.
Lemon cream puffs
Delicate and light as air, these puffs are filled with lemon cream, glazed with lemon and topped with candied lemon. Altogether delectable.
Krachel (sweet moroccan rolls)
Krachel are sweet, fragrant rolls flavoured with anise seeds, sesame seeds and orange flower water. They are perfect served warm, with butter, for morning or afternoon tea.
Zeppole di san giuseppe
Zeppole di san giuseppe is also known as St Joseph's Day cake.
Chicken sofrito
Grilled chicken in sofrito, a traditional Spanish sauce of tomato, chilli and garlic.
Italian blt
For a vegetarian alternative replace the pancetta with slices of grilled eggplant or sweet potato. Note
Allergy-free spicy fruit cake
Gluten-free and dairy-free, the flavours and textures of this cake will not disappoint.
Banana custard
An Australian/Kiwi twist to pouring custard. Banana custard also makes a great quick pie, just fill a ready-to-go pie case and top with sweetened whipped cream.
Tamarind honey chicken with asian wombok salad
Tamarind honey chicken with asian wombok salad from Australian Women's Weekly.
Quail eggs with dukkah
Served on a bed of sea salt and fresh sprigs of chervil, these soft-boiled quail eggs are perfect for a cocktail party.
Indian-spiced baby bream
This dish goes well with steamed basmati rice, sprinkled with fresh coriander sprigs. Banana leaves are sold in bundles in Asian food shops, greengrocers and supermarkets. Foil can be used if banana leaves are unavailable. Note
Lemon and raspberry semifreddo
Limoncello liqueur is an Italian lemon-flavoured liqueur made from the peel only of fragrant lemons. The peels are steeped in a good-quality clear alcohol then diluted with sugar and water.
Little chocolate and coconut sponges
Filled sponges are best eaten the day they are made. Note
Beef and stilton pies
Any beef cut suitable for stewing can be used for the pie filling: gravy beef, skirt, blade or chuck steak. These cute little beef and stilton pies make excellent finger food.
Tuna and bean salad
You could add a handful of olives to give this delicious Mediterranean-style salad a piquant boost.
Lemon, garlic and oregano lamb skewers
Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes prior to using to prevent them from scorching during cooking. Note
Dreamtime lizard
Inspired by Aboriginal legend, this striking cake is distinctively an Australian original. Note
Barley with mixed berries
Similar to porridge, this hearty, wholesome breakfast will definitely keep you going until lunchtime.
Chocolate mousse with chocolate meringue crisps
It is fine to use just the one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. To make the crisps uniform, draw rectangles on baking paper, turn the paper over, then pipe meringue into the rectangular shapes. Spread mixture evenly with a metal spatula. Trim edges of cold crisps with a sharp knife. Note
Barbecued pork rice paper rolls
Served with a plum dipping sauce, these pork and cabbage rice paper rolls are great for a share platter and require no cooking.
Apricot and coconut muesli
This recipe makes enough for 6 servings of muesli (⅓ cup per serving); you can always make a larger batch and keep it in an airtight container in the fridge. If you can’t get the small tub of diced apricots, use the same amount of drained canned apricots in natural juice and chop them yourself. […]
Couscous with orange and pumpkin
Naturally sweet pumpkin and orange make for a delicious dish of couscous.
Cauliflower, potato and bean curry
You can substitute equivalent weights of peas, capsicum, mushrooms or zucchini if you prefer them to the vegetables suggested. Note
Flower salad
Experiment with a variety of seasonal flowers and greens. Mix mild greens with a garnish of stronger-tasting flowers and vice versa. Suggested flowers include violas, calendula, culinary herb flowers, pineapple sage, dianthus, day lilies and roses. If the flowers are large, use only their petals. Note
Vanilla cherries with chocolate blancmange
It is fine to use a 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Note
Microwave chocolate hazelnut cake
A moist and delicious microwavable cake that tastes every bit as good as an oven baked one. This cake is best made on the day of serving, which is fine because it's just so easy! You're welcome.
Chocolate apricot cake
You will need a 300g carton of sour cream for this recipe. Note
Tuna and egg briks
Briks are a Tunisian dish. Egg and tuna is the classic filling but you can also use minced (ground) lamb or beef, cheese and other herbs.
Thai salad
Fragrant, refreshing and zingy Thai salad from Australian Women's Weekly.
Lemon poppy seed biscuits
We used a store-bought lemon curd in this recipe. Biscuits can be made a day ahead; they are best filled on the day of serving. Note
Fruit mince squares
We used fruit mince bought in a jar from the supermarket, but home-made would be even better. Store squares in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Note
Barbecued beef rump with panzanella salad and anchovy butter
Jazz up your standard weekend barbecue with this delicious grilled beef rump recipe. It's complete with a fragrant anchovy butter and roasted tomato and capsicum salad - too good.
Turnip soup
This wholesome soup is a tasty and healthy winter meal option.
Lime leaf chicken
Delicious Asian-style chicken infused with lime leaf and lemongrass.
Dukkah lamb cutlets with honey
Crispy and crunchy dukkah-coated lamb cutlets with honey and pomegranate molasses.
Onion marmalade
Storage in refrigerator for about 1 month. Note
Caramelised apple and custard tarts
We used very small pink lady apples, the ones suitable for kids’ lunchboxes. You can also make the pastry using a food processor. Process flour and butter until crumbly, with motor operating, add the water and process until ingredients just come together. Or you can use ready-made shortcrust pastry. Note
Black forest cheesecake slice
With a layer of dark chocolate, creamy cheesecake filling and sweet cherry jelly, this slice is a most decadent treat.
Chinese chicken fried rice
You need to cook about 1â…“ cups white long-grain rice the day before making this recipe. Spread it evenly onto a tray and refrigerate overnight. Note
Coffee and walnut friands
To make hazelnut and coffee friands, omit the walnuts and replace with 125g hazelnut meal. Note
Vegetable curry with yoghurt
A light and refreshing vegetable curry with yoghurt from Australian Women's Weekly.
Double-choc mousse cheesecake
This dreamy cheesecake recipe is best prepared the night before to ensure it sets beautifully.
Taleggio, prosciutto and rocket pizzas
A delicious Italian taleggio, prosciutto and rocket pizzas from Australian Women's Weekly.
Chicken, silverbeet and egg pides
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American crab cakes
These crispy crab cakes are delicious served with aioli and a green salad.
