Kumara gnocchi with pickled ginger brown butter
Do not overwork the dough or it will toughen. Note
Vegetable tempura
Tempura batter is so light and crisp; this Japanese cuisine is perfect for getting that delectable crunch to your veggies.
Wholemeal fruit and coconut loaf
A healthy and delicious snack; wholemeal fruit and coconut loaf from Australian Women's Weekly.
Cheesy chilli mushroom and chorizo risotto
This spicy risotto is cooked in a rice cooker for minimum effort and maximum flavour.
Barbecued steaks with anchovy butter and corn salad
Try something a little different on the barbecue tonight with corn salad, sliced steak and irresistible melting anchovy butter.
Banana loaves with muesli topping
These fluffy banana loaves with crunchy topping make a lovely accompaniment to a hot cup of tea.
Oysters with cucumber and shallot salad
You can use white balsamic vinegar instead of the champagne vinegar. Chervil is a delicately flavoured herb with anise overtones and a soft feathery texture. You can use coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley instead. Note
Watercress salad with cheese balls
We used corella pears for this recipe. You will need a bunch of watercress weighing about 350g in total to yield the leaves required for this salad. Note
Artichokes with lemon caper dressing
This gorgeous five star starter will impress even the most fussy guests.
Seared wasabi salmon and brown rice salad
Sashimi-grade fish must be impeccably fresh and prepared using extremely strict standards of hygiene as the fish is to be eaten raw.
Strawberry buttermilk pancakes
Light, fluffy buttermilk pancakes are delicious enough to serve as dessert as well as breakfast, especially when they're topped with strawberries and ice-cream!
Mango bellini
Give your bubbles a little tropical twist with these delicious mango cocktails. Cheers!
Lamb and tabbouleh wrap
Sumac, a purple-red astringent spice, can be teamed with almost anything from fish to meat. It is also great sprinkled over vegetables. You can find sumac at any Middle-Eastern food store.
Linguine with lamb, asparagus and gremolata
This recipe is good served warm or at room temperature. If not serving immediately, do not toss the ingredients together or the pasta will absorb the dressing. Note
Pear and ginger biscuits
One of the classic flavour combinations, sweet mild pear and fiery ginger make for a delicious biscuit.
Annamese sour fish curry
Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Banana and coconut relish
A banana and coconut relish from Australian Women's Weekly.
Baby carrots and brussels sprouts
If you prefer, substitute finely sliced zucchini or trimmed asparagus for the sprouts. Note
Dukkah-crumbed chicken
Dukkah-crumbed chicken served on hummus and tabbouleh topped pitta bread.
Boston bread
This bread should keep for about 3 days. Note
Roasted peaches with vanilla and honey
Roasting stone fruit intensifies their flavour, as well as softening the flesh. These roasted peaches are doubly fragrant thanks to the honey and vanilla pods.
Tomato and bean bake
These nifty little one-pot casseroles are great for any meal! Dinner, lunch, or they can even be given a breakfast theme and served for brunch.
Chicken with avocado and tomato salsa
Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces for younger toddlers. Adults can add chopped red onion, coriander (cilantro) and capsicum to the salsa for extra colour and flavour. Note
Tiramisu ice-cream cake
Chocolate sides and curls can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container. Decorate cake just before serving. Chocolate can be melted gently, uncovered, in the microwave, or over a small saucepan of simmering water (don’t let the water touch the base of the bowl), stirring frequently. Remove from the heat as […]
Blueberry ricotta pikelets with caramelised oranges
Smooth ricotta, sold in tubs, is much wetter than firm ricotta cut from a wheel. If you use firm ricotta, you will need to increase the amount of buttermilk by ¼ cup. Note
Corn fritters with cucumber salad
You can use 1½ cups (240g) of fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels instead of canned if you prefer. Note
Greek coffee
A traditional briki (small pot) is the best pot to use when making Greek coffee because it allows the proper amount of froth to form, which in turn adds to the unique taste.
Vietnamese duck salad
Vietnamese duck salad with rice noodles, sprouts, mint, coriander, and lemon grass.
Japanese-style tuna with red-maple radish
For a sophisticated Japanese entrée, try this sashimi dish served with fiery daikon, toasted nori and black sesame.
Croûtes with beef and horseradish cream
The perfect French sharing platter: croûtes with beef and horseradish cream.
Twice-cooked duck
Crispy, crunchy and tender twice-cooked duck from Australian Women's Weekly.
Warm herb and citrus marinated olives
A fancy and exquisite tapas-style warm herb and citrus marinated olives.
Tuna kebabs with snow pea and spinach salad
Spinach and snow pea salad makes the perfect side for these juicy tuna kebabs with miso and mirin.
Jerk pork chops with pumpkin chips
The use of the word “jerk” in culinary terms refers to a spicy jamaican seasoning used to marinate meat, seafood or poultry before grilling or roasting it. While each cook has his or her particular favourite combination of spices, jerk almost always contains allspice, thyme and chilli. Piri piri is an Afro-Portuguese hot sauce made […]
Smoked trout with fresh pickled onion on rye
These delicate smoked trout and freshly pickled onion squares have a big flavour for such a little bite.
Irish coffee
Sweet and spiked with liqueur, you can offer Irish coffee in place of traditional dessert.
Hot and sour prawn vermicelli salad
Full of flavour, colour and crunch, this Asian-inspired salad is a cinch to make and perfect for a speedy mid-week meal.
Jambalaya
A Creole version of paella, jambalya is believed to have got its name when a cook named Jean in New Orleans tossed together ("balayez" in the Louisiana dialect) various leftovers that resulted in such a delicious dish that it was celebrated with a recipe called "Jean balayez".
Melon salad with mint
Use any combination of melons you like. You could prepare this salad the day before, if you like; keep, covered, in the fridge. Add mint and juice to the melons when you're ready to enjoy.
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20cm x 30cm (8-inch x 12-inch) rectangular cake pan; 8cm x 25cm (3¼-inch x 10-inch) bar cake pan; 35cm x 45cm (14-inch x 18-inch) rectangular cake board Note
Vanilla strawberries and watermelon
This summer fruit dish is so quick to put together, looks good and tastes great!
Gnocchi with burnt butter and sage
A ricer or mouli, available from kitchenware stores, will give the best result for smooth potato puree and therefore a lighter gnocchi. Burnt butter and sage sauce is an easy and delicious accompaniment.
Bumble bee licorice
These colours are so vibrant together and create the perfect sweet treat.
Chicken tikka
Chicken tikka is a chicken dish originating in South Asia where it remains popular in India and Pakistan.
Pistou
This herb sauce is divine served with grilled meats or as a sandwich spread.
Chunky mexican-style salsa with tortillas
You can warm the tortillas in the microwave oven; follow the instructions on the packet. Note
Smoked salmon and crème fraîche pizza
Reserve some of the fronds from the fennel before slicing and sprinkle over the pizzas to serve. You can use sour cream instead of crème fraîche.
Cheesy carrot crackers
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Note
Chunky capsicum and cashew dip
Try this easy 4-ingredient dip for a nutritious snack served with crunchy veggies.
Foil-wrapped fish with tomato, onion and capers
This is an easy, speedy and mouth-watering way to enjoy fresh fish.
Veal with gnocchi in garlic mushroom sauce
This indulgent, comforting meal is perfect for a cosy night in. Purists may prefer to make their own gnocchi, but we've discovered that the store bought version is an excellent time saving alternative.
Oysters with mirin and cucumber
Spice up a platter of plump oysters with cucumber and piquant mirin dressing.
Greek butter bean soup with fetta and olives
Soup can be frozen at the end of step 2. Large canned butter beans are also known as lima beans, any white beans can be used. Note
Spring roast lamb with mint sauce
Roast lamb is always a crowd pleaser. Team it with mint sauce and you'll be rewarded with rapturous applause and cheering. Well, almost.
Chicken filo pie
This chicken filo pie makes a great centrepiece for a weekend lunch with friends, or a picnic in the park.
Date cheesecake roll
You will never want store-bought again after trying this delicious recipe for moist date rolls.
Leek, bean and mushroom bake
A rich and warming leek, bean and mushroom bake infused with red wine, passata and fresh thyme.
Chocolate and caramel self-saucing puddings
These decadent self-saucing puddings are complete with an oozy melted chocolate centre. Serve drizzled with a rich caramel sauce and a dollop of vanilla ice-cream for the ultimate weekend dessert.
Lamb with madeira and olive sauce
Recipe can be made a day ahead and refrigerated, covered. Note
Easy Asian dumpling soup
Best made just before serving, this bright and fragrant soup with juicy beef dumplings is perfect for cold winter nights. Add some extra chilli if you like more heat.
Chutney chicken breast with kashmiri pilaf
Mango chutney will burn if the grill or barbecue is too hot. Note
Spicy coconut and chicken curry
A quick, easy and spicy coconut and chicken curry that makes the perfect mid-week dinner, especially when you need something with a bit of kick.
Lamb cutlets with char-grilled vegetable salad
A bright and colourful dish with lamb cutlets, char-grilled vegetable salad and a chunky pesto.
Cinnamon and sour cherry macarons
These heavenly cinnamon and sour cherry macarons are definitely for the grownups. In order to get the pretty 'feet' effect along the bottom of each macaron, make sure you leave them to dry out completely before baking.
Cranberry, port and dark chocolate truffles
These rich and boozy dark chocolate truffles are rudely rich and delicious. They make a perfect after dinner treat, just for when you thought you couldn't eat another bite.
Broad beans and thyme
Broad beans are also known as fava beans. They are high in fibre and a good source of vitamin C and folate. This recipe is delicious, and would also be excellent with a good squeeze of lemon on top.
Lemon & lime rice salad
Super simple and seriously zesty, this lemon and lime rice salad makes an excellent side dish for lunch or dinner.
Berry hazelnut cups
It is fine to use one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Note
Vietnamese coleslaw
A fragrant and fresh Vietnamese coleslaw with a sweet and sour lime dressing.
Celebration ice-cream and cake terrine
For an elegant Christmas dessert, try this cheat's ice-cream terrine served with fresh berries. For a more layered look, you could use two different flavours of ice-cream.
Crisp roast potatoes
Perfectly roasted potatoes should be crisp and golden brown on the outside, and densely smooth and moist on the inside; full-flavoured and rich but never greasy.
Almond crunch
This decadent almond crunch is a stunning accompaniment to hot espresso.
Tuna tabbouleh
This recipe is so fast and easy! Great for a simple dinner or quick lunch.
Cauliflower, pea and paneer balti
Taking the name from Baltistan, a mountainous region in northern Pakistan, balti curries often include paneer.
Ginger cake
Richly spiced, the combination of brown sugar, golden syrup and buttermilk makes this ginger cake moist and delicious.
Chocolate pecan cookies
These chewy gluten-free cookies are divine served with a cup of hot coffee or tea.
Cappuccino mousse squares
Use un-iced, unfilled plain biscuits for this recipe. Note
Jimmy jellyfish
Swimming in a sea of blue jelly, this cheeky jellyfish will delight the kids.
Lamington whoopie pies
You can use just one 300ml carton of thickened cream for this recipe. Whoopie pies are best eaten the day they are made. Note
Yogurt and lemon syrup cake
This cake is sublime served warm with thick, fresh cream.
