Cream of chicken with herb and cheese damper
This soup makes a fantastic meal for winter nights.
Chocolate pistachio shortbread
Give your traditional shortbread a twist with this chocolate pistachio shortbread recipe from the Women's Weekly! Delicious as an afternoon tea treat, or wrapped in cellophane for homemade Christmas food gift.
Japanese-style pork and vegetable soup
This delicious pork and vegetable soup is packed full of goodness and beautiful Japanese flavours that will leave you wanting more. The tender meat and noodles work perfectly together in this healthy Winter dish.
Apple and grapefruit juice
Ruby red grapefruit juice gives this drink a beautiful blush colour.
Orange-glazed tropical fruit
Mint and orange combine to flavour this amazing glazed tropical fruit salad. If you like, serve with a dollop of creamy coconut ice-cream for an indulgent summer treat.
Lamb with snake beans
If snake beans are unavailable, use green beans. Note
Cheesy chicken strips
Chicken can be crumbed one day ahead; keep, covered, in refrigerator. Cook chicken just before serving. Note
Lime curd tart
Using lime curd for the filling of this tangy tart means you only have to bake the pie case, the rest is just a matter of setting.
Fresh oyster platter with three dressings
Nothing says decadence quite like a platter of fresh oysters. Drizzle them with these three fresh, fragrant and delicious Asian inspired dressings and watch them disappear.
Grilled mixed mushrooms and steak with creamy polenta
Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Beef and bean casserole
Suitable to freeze at the end of step 3. Note
Watermelon and mint granita
Watermelon and mint granita, a semi-frozen dessert originating from Sicily.
Irish crème liqueur
Oh, my goodness. Oh, my very goodness. This homemade Irish creme liqueur makes a wonderful and unique Christmas gift. But be warned, you may not want to give it away.
Hazelnut pork salad
Served with udon noodles and a punchy ginger and hazelnut dressing, this pork salad is deliciously satisfying.
Grilled duck breast (magret)
This is another classic from the southwest of France and the trick is to not overcook the breasts of duck.
Orange shortbread
Tart, sweet and fragrant oranges make these buttery shortbread triangles especially delectable. If you like, try substituting the lemon rind for the orange rind and add â…“ cup (45g) coarsely chopped dried cranberries to the dough.
Grilled figs with mascarpone
You can drizzle each fig with a little vincotto or aged balsamic vinegar before grilling to add a piquancy to the finished dish.
Roasted lamb racks with tomato and mint salad
Roast lamb is an all-time family favourite, and for good reason. This delicious version will satisfy the gluten-free, paleo, low-carb, or just plain hungry.
Hazelnut coffee roll
Put the kettle on and enjoy a slice of this deliciously moist chocolate and hazelnut roll filled with coffee cream.
Vietnamese pork steaks with noodle salad
Tangy and fragrant Vietnamese pork steaks with noodle salad from Australian Women's Weekly.
Turkey meatballs with simple tomato sauce
An easy dish of turkey meatballs with simple tomato sauce for all ages to enjoy.
Lime and mint spritzer
There's nothing more refreshing than a long, cool glass of spritzer when you're parched. This zesty lime and mint spritzer will revive you.
Frozen mango daiquiri
There's nothing like a cocktail to get a party going, and these frozen mango daiquiri are so yummy they could double as dessert.
Smoked chicken salad on blini
Home-made blinis are quite simple, but if you're short of time you can buy them and just make the topping.
Scallops with saffron cream
These scallops on the half-shell, dressed with fragrant saffron cream and topped with salmon roe, make an exquisite starter for a very special dinner.
Smoked trout on crispy wonton wrappers
Crispy wonton wrappers make a great base for all kinds of toppings, here we've used smoked trout and horseradish.
Steak with salsa verde on mini toasts
Piquant and full of fresh flavours, salsa verde turns these mini-toasts topped with sliced steak into a fabulous cocktail party platter.
Greek fetta salad
A classic mix of great flavours!
Chicken green curry
Green curry paste is one of the hottest of the traditional Thai pastes, coconut cream soothes the fire a little in this green chicken curry.
Pancakes with three toppings
Mother's Day, Father's Day, Saturday, any day is the right day for pancakes with three toppings for breakfast, brunch or even lunch.
Barbecued soy and ginger lamb with coriander potatoes
The barbecue is the perfect way to cook a butterflied leg of lamb. Have your butcher trim, split, and debone a whole leg for you.
Char-grilled t-bones with potato pancakes
This is a meal and a half, perfect for dinner at the end of an active weekend day. Let the crisp potato pancakes soak up some of the zesty chilli and ginger liquid from the steaks.
White chocolate and passionfruit celebration cake
This cake takes a bit more effort and time than the usual – but it is a celebration cake! It is decadent, rich and dense – and also enormous, so the leftovers will help keep the party going!
Pasta with zucchini and lemon garlic sauce
This delicious yet simple pasta dish is packed with veggies and can be whipped up quickly and easily. In fact, you'll have most of the ingredients in your pantry and fridge already.
Parmesan scones with goats cheese and tapenade
Mini parmesan scones with goats cheese & tapenade make delicate, tasty little canapes.
Toffee-apple towers
This is an extraordinary cake, perfect for a special occasion dessert or afternoon-tea. The crisp toffee shards, moist little apple cakes and maple frosting make an exquisite combination.
Lamington angels
These cupcakes are definitely the cutest way to eat a delicious lamington.
Honeycomb creams
These honeycomb cream cupcakes are a proper indulgence, a moist, spiced cupcake topped with whipped cream and shattered Violet Crumble bars.
Chocolate ginger mud cupcakes
These chocolate ginger mud cakes with their gorgeous gum nut decorations are easier to make than you'd think. Perfect when the occasion calls for a bit of stylish Australiana.
Chocolate walnut cupcakes with fig and toffee crowns
Fig and chocolate studded cupcakes spread with chocolate ganache and topped with fresh figs and toffee crowns make a pretty spectacular treat.
Fish with polenta and dill gremolata
Barramundi is perfect for this fish on polenta with dill gremolata, as it's strong enough to handle the gremolata without dominating the overall balance of flavours.
Chilli salt prawns
A proper, finger-licking chilli salt prawns recipe brought to you by Australian Women's Weekly
Smoked trout tarts
These smoked trout tarts with peas and dill make a great lunch. If you'd like to make finger food sized versions for a party, just quarter the filo sheets at the beginning, use a mini-muffin tin and cut the cooking time to 10-12 minutes.
Salmon with lemon and caper butter
Salted capers are a good choice for this delicious salmon with lemon and caper butter as the texture holds up beautifully when finely chopped. Serve with a peppery watercress salad on the side.
Fish curry
This incredibly simple fish curry uses ginger, garam masala, paprika and turmeric to add flavour without heat, and buttermilk for a smooth, creamy finish.
Egg and bacon wedges
Wrap individual wedges in plastic wrap and freeze for up to three months. Defrost as required either overnight in the refrigerator or in the microwave on HIGH (100%) for 1 minute. Note
Lamb, burghul and grilled zucchini salad
A beautiful, bright and healthy lamb, burghul and grilled zucchini salad.
Cantonese lamb
Char siu sauce can also be labelled chinese barbecue sauce. You can use lamb backstrap for this recipe, if you prefer, slicing it thinly before use. Note
Tuna tartare with avocado salsa and parmesan crisps
Tuna sold as sashimi has to meet stringent guidelines regarding its handling and treatment after leaving the water. Regardless, it is still probably a good idea to know your fishmonger quite well, or to seek advice from local authorities before eating any raw seafood. Note
Stir-fried chicken and egg noodles
Quick, easy and tasty, this stir-fried chicken with baby corn and noodles is everything you're looking for in a mid-week dinner recipe.
Chicken curry pot pies
Quick, easy and fun chicken curry pot pies to impress the kids.
Chocolate cookie ice-cream
The chocolate and oil for the topping can be melted together in a microwave oven. Make topping just before serving ice-cream. Note
Mediterranean vegetable terrine
This brightly coloured and healthy terrine makes a lovely light lunch, served with salad, or a perfect starter.
Thai cucumber pickle
Make your own spicy and delicious Thai cucumber pickle with this quick and easy recipe.
Almond meringue cake with raspberry cream
With layers of chocolate sponge, raspberry cream and crisp almond-topped meringue, this decadent cake is irresistible. It looks almost too good to eat. Almost.
Cold seafood platter with dipping sauces
There are few platters more impressive than those piled high with fresh, local seafood. Finish off the jewels of the sea with delicious dipping sauces; serve with chilled white wine, or go all the way with a bottle of bubbles.
Barbecued tandoori lamb
A spicy Indian-style tandoori lamb dish with grilled eggplant; great for barbecues in the summer.
Upside-down toffee date and banana cake
No one need ever know that these delicious cakes came from a packet. Jazz them up with a few extras, and everyone will think that you are so creative. Note
Chicken and fig salad
This salad could hardly be simpler, but the combination of shredded chicken, fresh figs and bitter leaves makes for a quietly spectacular dish.
Matchsticks with citrus liqueur, berries and mascarpone
Cointreau would work well for the liqueur in this recipe, although if you want to keep it booze free, orange juice would also do. Either way, for the amount of time involved the result is deceptively fancy.
Zucchini fritters with pesto and egg
Salting the zucchini draws out excess moisture. Some salt will remain after you squeeze out this moisture, so season the fritters lightly. Chop the basil for the fritters just before using as it will start to blacken. The fritters and pesto can be made a day ahead; refrigerate in separate airtight containers. To reheat fritters, […]
Shepherd’s pie
You can use 375 grams of minced lamb instead. Add it at the same step of the recipe and cook it, stirring with a wooden spoon, breaking up any large lumps, until browned. Note
Lemon thyme polenta
Try this very fresh and zesty polenta side to cut through hearty meat dishes.
Apple and cranberry chutney
Granny Smith apples are best for this recipe; they add a wonderful tart characteristic for a good balance of flavours.
Peach and raspberry puree
Suitable from 6 months Use ripe peaches for this puree, as under-ripe fruit will give a sour taste. Store, covered, in the fridge for up to 1 day. Puree is suitable to freeze, in 1-tablespoon portions in ice-cube trays, covered, for up to 1 month. Note
Eggnog custard
This sauce goes well with steamed Christmas pudding or fruit cake, chocolate pudding, or over ice-cream. Note
Warm lamb sausage and ravioli salad
A healthy and filling warm lamb sausage and ravioli salad from Australian Women's Weekly.
Turkish delight sundae
This beautiful dessert couldn't be more simple to make, and can be easily adapted for any of your favourite candy bars.
Crunchy asian rice salad
sesame dressing Perilla leaves, also known as shiso leaves, belong to the mint family and are available in green and purple-red varieties from Asian grocers. Use the leaves whole or shredded, as an ingredient or a condiment. You can use mint leaves instead. Note
Chicken, tomato and feta rissoles
Take your rissoles in a tasty new direction with chicken mince, and the delicious flavour of crumbly feta and acidic tomatoes.
Almond junket
Almond junket is an easy low-fat recipe that is a delicious alternative to jelly.
Chocolate peanut cookies
The hardest thing about this chocolate peanut cookie recipe is stopping yourself eating all the chocolate covered peanuts that are destined for the bowl.
Tuna rolls
For rice vinegared water, add 1 tablespoon rice vinegar to medium bowl of water. Note
Beef in red wine sauce with roasted tomatoes
Tender and slow-cooked beef in red wine sauce with roasted tomatoes from Australian Women's Weekly.
Butterfly cakes
Equipment: 3 x 12-hole (1/3-cup/80ml) standard muffin pans, 30 standard paper cases. The icing will set quickly, so return it to the pan of water and reheat it gently until it’s runny again. Don’t overheat the icing or it will crystallise. A tiered cake plate is the perfect way to show off these ever-popular patty […]
Fig custard tart
This decadent tart is beautiful served with thick cream and has a caramelised surface, similar to a crème brûlée.
Slow-roasted honey and soy pork neck
A delicious slow-roasted honey and soy pork neck with complex Asian spices and flavours.
