Old-fashioned apple pie
This apple pie can be made two days ahead and refrigerated, covered, but pastry will tend to soften a little under the apple. Note
Hot cross bun cookies
Store in an airtight container for up to a week. Note
Little white lamingtons
If you're looking for a new twist on an old favourite, these little white chocolate lamingtons are the business. Bite-sized pieces of feather-light sponge, dipped in white chocolate and coated in moist shredded coconut.
Beef and red wine pies
A classic winter warmer, these individual beef and red wine pies combine tender morsels of meat in a rich, savoury sauce.
Caesar salad with poached egg
Leave out the anchovies, if desired. Instead of a poached egg, add sliced cooked grilled chicken breast to create a chicken ceasar salad. Note
Ultimate trifle
This is the trifle to end all trifles, the recipe for the ultimate trifle. Sponge fingers, liqueur, raspberries, strawberries and a liqueur spiked mascarpone cream. Delicious.
New-style Beef Wellington
This deconstructed Beef Wellington makes for a new take on a genuine classic. A fabulous dish to serve up at a special dinner party.
Cauldronettes
The Australian Women's Weekly Kids' Perfect Party Book
Spooky raspberry ice-cream cake
You'll get more howls of delight than of fear when you bring this spooky ice-cream cake out! A firm favourite from The Australian Women's Weekly Kids' Perfect Party Book.
Harissa and orange-roasted chicken and vegetables
Add spice to the classic chicken roast with this piquant harissa and orange version, served with your favourite golden roasted veggies.
Chocolate chiffon cake
To decorate the side of the cake with praline (as pictured), spread just the side of the filled cake with buttercream. Hold the top and the bottom of the cake in your hands and roll the cake  like a wheel in the praline. Place the cake on a serving plate, then spread the top […]
Date and orange salad
Fresh and colourful date and orange salad from Australian Women's Weekly.
Cheesy egg and bacon pie
Impossibly delicious, this cheesy egg and bacon pie makes a great lunch or light dinner. Leftovers make a lovely packed lunch.
Bourbon-glazed ham with warm potato and celery salad
Make your own bourbon-glazed ham with a warm potato and celery salad from Australian Women's Weekly.
Za´atar chicken with haloumi & watermelon salad
Za'atar chicken, a Middle Eastern spice mixture, salad with haloumi and watermelon salad.
Barbecued feta on mediterranean salad
Parcels of herb-rubbed feta cooked over the barbecue and spread on delicious crusty bread is the summer time starter of your dreams.
Tamarind and chilli octopus salad
Colourful and exciting tamarind and chilli octopus salad from Australian Women's Weekly.
Spinach, goat’s cheese and prosciutto rolled omelette
This is, quite possibly, the best omelette ever. It's like a breakfast burrito, gift wrapped in fluffy, eggy goodness. Serve with a tomato basil salad.
Lamb kebabs
Soak 12 bamboo skewers in water for at least an hour before using to prevent them from scorching during cooking. Note
Tuna tartare on rice
These flavours are very unique and not for the faint hearted, however for something new and adventurous this recipe might just fit the bill. It is well worth trying.
Almond and cranberry loaves
Loaves can be made up to 2 days ahead; store in an airtight container. Loaves are suitable to freeze. Note
Warm pasta, pea and ricotta salad
if you can’t find orecchiette pasta, replace it with penne. Note
Fennel, red onion, grapefruit and rocket salad
If ruby red grapefruit are unavailable, use orange segments. Note
Creamy carbonara pasta bake with peas
On a cold winter evening, especially in the middle of the week, there's nothing like a warm, creamy pasta bake to fill your family up.
Apple and custard muffins
A crumbly topping hides a surprise in these fluffy apple muffins.
Banana and passionfruit tarts
Creamy custard, banana and sweet passionfruit are combined to make a delightful tropical dessert in these crisp miniature tarts.
Pistachio praline
Praline, otherwise known as nut toffee, is a versatile confection and can be used in many ways, but it's hard to go past a sprinkle on top of a dish of ice-cream for delicious simplicity.
New england clam chowder
Recipe is not suitable to freeze. If clams aren’t available, replace them with pipis. Fish stock can be used instead of vegetable stock. Note
Fettuccine marinara
Fresh pasta helps make this fettuccine marinara a seriously quick dish to put together, yet it's bursting with flavour from the seafood and saffron.
Southern fried chicken with buttermilk mash and gravy
Southern-fried chicken is the original finger-licking dinner dish, this Cajun-spiced version is spicy to boot.
Balsamic-roasted pumpkin and red quinoa salad
Red quinoa (pronounced keen-wa), is the seed of a leafy plant similar to spinach. Quinoa is gluten-free and has a delicate, slightly nutty taste and chewy texture; it is available from health food stores and in the health food aisle at larger supermarkets. You could also use white quinoa. Rinse it well before boiling. To […]
Ice-cream puffs
Sandwiched with strawberries and cream ice-cream and drizzled with icing, these light-as-air choux puffs are irresistible.
Apple almond cake
This divine apple cake has a crunchy almond topping and goes beautifully with a morning or afternoon cuppa.
Beef, cheese and carrot sandwich
This delicious, filling sandwich is perfect for the lunchbox.
Florentine cupcakes
With a delicious almond, cherry and ginger topping drizzled with ganache, these chocolate cupcakes are fantastic for a special occasion.
Little zucchini with crisp crumbs
Crumb mixture can be prepared several hours ahead. Cook zucchini just before serving. If zucchini flowers are not available, substitute small zucchini quartered lengthways. Note
Tropical jelly cups
This recipe is also nut-free, egg-free and gluten-free. Note
Cherry almond tartlets
Topped with a fresh, juicy cherry, these delicate little cherry almond tartlets make a sophisticated afternoon tea treat.
Indian-spiced quinoa cakes with tomatoes
Quinoa earns superfood status as it boasts an impressive nutritional profile. It has double the protein of rice and provides all of the essential amino acids  the building blocks of protein. Note
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is the perfect condiment to use if you want to add extra spice to your meal. Spoon a little hot sauce on enchiladas, tacos or even scrambled eggs.
White chocolate-chip orange and cranberry mini muffins
Fun and great for sharing; white choc-chip orange and cranberry muffins from Australian Women's Weekly.
Muscat prune shortcake
A fortified wine, like sherry and port, muscat is the result of grapes left to ripen well beyond normal harvesting time, resulting in a concentrated dark, toffee-coloured wine with a rich yet mellow flavour. Note
Chocolate stout steamed pudding
Chocolate stout is available from bottle shops or online. You can swap it for a dark stout if you like. Make sure all fruit is chopped to the same size as the sultanas. Note
Pea and pesto soup
There's no need to resort to fast food on a busy night when there are healthy recipes that are as fast and simple as this pea and pesto soup.
Lamb and corn quesadillas
For a tasty family meal, serve wedges of these cheesy quesadillas with a big dollop of zesty guacamole.
Spicy beef and mushroom soup
This spicy beef and mushroom soup will warm you up on a cold winters night.
Fried tofu with pork mince and wombok
Crispy Asian-style fried tofu with pork mince and wombok.
Ginger beer fizz
Long and cool, a jug of ginger fizz is a welcome sight at any party.
Tuna and cucumber mini maki
makes 48 per mini maki 0.2g fat; 94kJ (22 cal) CHICKEN TERIYAKI VARIATION You can make another easy mini maki by replacing the tuna and cucumber with 2 chicken tenderloins (150g) that have been marinated for 1 hour in 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce, then cooked through and sliced thinly. Follow the method above to step […]
Hazelnut espresso friands
Sweet and rich hazelnut and espresso friands make a delicate and exquisite afternoon tea treat.
Balmain bugs with garlic herbed butter
There are fewer things more delicious than char-grilled seafood with herby garlic butter.
Drum roll, please
EQUIPMENT 1 x 20cm (8-inch) cardboard cake board; 2 x 8cm (3-inch) cardboard cake boards; paper piping bag; 50cm (20-inch) square-cake board. We used ganache in this recipe to hold the larger drum in place as it sets firmer than the frosting. Note
Lamb & eggplant pies with fetta crust
Who doesn't love a good meat pie?
Europa’s virginity
Take the soft option with these delicious non-alcoholic drinks perfect for any time of day or night. Note
Oysters with pickled lemon
Oysters always make a wonderful starter or shared platter for parties, try serving up half natural and half dressed with our pickled lemon dressing.
Dukkah-crusted baked ricotta
Serving ideas; drizzle with olive oil, and serve with thick slices of warm toast. Note
Chocolate sponge
Perfect for a special afternoon tea, this moist chocolate sponge is filled with whipped cream and topped with coffee icing.
Almond and walnut pastries (kataifi)
Drizzled in sweet lemon syrup, these crispy almond and walnut pastries are a delightful accompaniment to a cup of hot coffee.
Deep-fried noodles with chicken mee krob
A Thai dish that literally means 'crispy noodles' from Australian Women's Weekly.
Beer bread
This sensational tasting bread can be served warm straight from the oven alongside soups or as a snack. Either way, it won't last long when there are hungry mouths to feed.
Marinated olives with rosemary and thyme
Oil will solidify on refrigeration; bring to room temperature before serving. Recipe best made 3 days ahead; can be refrigerated for up to 3 months. Note
Blood orange marmalade glazed ham
This celestial leg of ham will be the centrepiece of your Christmas table.
Chocolate and pretzel tart
This divine chocolate tart combines rich sweetness with salty crunch to create a flavour and texture sensation.
Vegetable grill
These between-meal snacks will satisfy the heartiest of appetites  and your waistline won't suffer for it.
Barbecued spiced butterflied lamb
Delicious pink barbecued lamb with a smoky and crunchy crust with a date and pistachio couscous.
Seasoned tuna steaks with tomato salad
No single category of nutrient has been more clearly determined to have anti-inflammatory health benefits than omega-3 fatty acids, and tuna is packed full of them.
Witches fingers
Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Note
Eggplant and pumpkin stacks
These stacks are a great recipe to try to expand a vegetarian menu. They are hearty and full of flavour.
Barbecued thai chicken
Quick and easy Thai-styled grilled chicken - perfect with a fresh citrus salad.
Fish cutlets with mango salsa
This light, fresh fish dish is the perfect meal in warmer weather. The sweetness of mango with the zing of chilli makes it a delight.
Vegetable dhansak
Dhansak is an Indian adaptation of a famous festive dish of the Parsi community of the Indian subcontinent; it always consists of several types of pulses and vegetables, and is served with rice. The Parsi often add mutton to the dish. Note
Italian-style turkey roll with pork and fennel sausage stuffing
It's important not to overcrowd the turkey, fennel and lemon in the baking dish so they cook evenly and caramelise.
Lamb pide
A traditional Turkish dish that is great for sharing with family and friends.
Chocolate cheesecake cups
Tia Maria and Kahlua are coffee- flavoured liqueurs. You can substitute your favourite liqueur, if preferred. Note
