Baked ricotta with truss tomatoes, bacon and rocket
For a fabulous breakfast, brunch or lunch, serve these divine baked ricottas with thick slices of sourdough toast.
Three-cheese carbonara
Cheese lover? This recipe is absolutely the one for you. Flavoursome gorgonzola, nutty parmesan, and creamy bocconcini are Italian favourites and are calling your name!
Turkish beetroot dip
With its gorgeous hue, beetroot can't help but be a startling inclusion in any recipe.
Quick peking duck
It is easier to place all ingredients on a platter, so guests can assemble their own pancakes. The duck and pancakes (found in asian food stores) are best heated just before serving. Note
Deep-fried potato crisps
After experiencing the flavour and crunchiness of homemade crisps, you will never need to open another packet again. You can also use russet burbank or spunta potatoes for this recipe. Note
Herb crusted lamb rack
These delicious herb-crusted lamb racks are brilliant served with kipfler potatoes and a green salad to create a gourmet dinner the whole family will love. Leaving the racks to rest for 10 minutes will guarantee a tender result.
Fennel, potato & scallop soup
Plump scallops turn this creamy fennel and potato soup into something really special, the perfect starter for a winter dinner party.
Duck and lentil
A hearty and delicious duck and lentil from Australian Women's Weekly.
Tomato, zucchini & oregano slice
A delicious tomato, zucchini & oregano slice from Australian Women's Weekly.
Mushroom and leek tarts
You can dot these delectable little tarts with torn brie before baking if you like.
Chocolate rum and raisin truffles
These bite sized truffles make great gifts, especially at Christmas, as well as a sweet treat for parties or afternoon teas. If you want to go all out, dust with little fragments of gold leaf.
Egg-and-dairy-free cupcakes
You can make these egg-and-dairy-free cupcakes in either vanilla or chocolate flavour, or if you're catering for many, make a batch of each.
Oregano chicken with greek salad
Crispy grilled chicken drizzled with oregano dressing and a greek salad with olives and feta.
Grilled chicken with thai pineapple
Grilled chicken with Thai-style pineapple, chilli and mint.
Lamb and white bean stew
An rich and aromatic stew of lamb, white bean, tomato and thyme.
Tomato tarts
These tarts are best made immediately before serving to prevent the pastry going soggy. You can pre-roast the tomatoes ahead of time, but don’t assemble the tarts until just before serving. Serve topped with chervil, if you like. Note
Blueberry trifle
Blueberries are a powerhouse antioxidant and may help lower cholesterol.
Leek and potato soup with scallops
Silky smooth leek and potato soup becomes something special when finished with plump scallops and caramelised leek.
Lamb biryani
Biryani are some of the most elaborate of Indian rice dishes synonymous with the Moghul emperors. Lamb, rice and spices are layered in this fragrant one-pot dish. Start the recipe a day ahead.
Honey dijon racks with potato and kumara gratin
A perfect meal that satisfies a hankering for meat and potatoes, while providing something just a little bit special. Remember to rest the meat for a perfectly moist and succulent result.
Caramel banana pinwheels
Did you know? Children need to eat mini-meals throughout the day. Most children can snack up to 5 or 6 times a day, thanks to their small stomach capacity and large appetites, providing them with a third to a half of their energy needs. Note
White chocolate and raspberry swirl cheesecake
Store slice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Note
Jewelettes
This colourful fruit and white chocolate slice makes the perfect Christmas gift.
Herbed chicken kebabs with roasted pecans
If you're looking for the perfect recipe for a light weekend lunch with friends, these tender chicken kebabs with roast pecan salad is it.
Chicken, lemongrass and rice soup
Save any leftover garlic oil to drizzle over scrambled eggs or to use in a salad dressing. Any remaining kaffir lime leaves can be frozen for another use. The soup will thicken on standing because of the rice. To prepare this soup ahead, follow the recipe up to the end of step 3, continue with […]
Veal with artichokes, olives and lemon
This tender veal ragu is full of the flavours of the Mediterranean with artichokes, lemon and black olives.
Vegetarian pizza
A quick and easy vegetarian pizza for Italian food lovers, you can add any vegetables you prefer to this recipe.
Cinnamon eggnog macarons
What a delightful way to enjoy the flavour of eggnog. These macarons are the perfect, light accompaniment to Christmas dinner, and would make a unique and thoughtful gift for your host.
Chocolate balls
If preferred, melt chocolate with Copha in the microwave oven on medium (50 per cent) power in 1-minute bursts, stirring after each. Also, to make it easier, spoon the chocolate over the balls and then sprinkle with the coconut or cocoa. Note
Tuna tagine with lentils and beans
Ask your fishmonger to cut thick tuna steaks; thin steaks can easily overcook and dry out. Note
Spicy moroccan soup
A super fast and easy, but entirely delicious, spicy Moroccan soup from Australian Women's Weekly.
Warm olives with chilli
Make the perfect tapas-style dish; warm olives and chilli from Australian Women's Weekly.
Chewy chocolate caramel cookies
Studded with chopped up Chokito bars, these chewy chocolate caramel cookies are perfect for afternoon tea-time treats.
Deep-fried tofu with peanut sauce
Draining the tofu is an important step to ensure there isn't too much moisture while deep frying. The result is delicious, golden, crispy tofu bites.
Daisy cakes
Jelly buttons are liquorice flavoured jellies with a crunchy coating. They are also known as jelly spogs. Note
The ghostly galleon
Deep 26cm x 36cm (10½-inch x 14½-inch) baking dish; 25cm x 40cm (10-inch x 16-inch) rectangular prepared cake board. Note
Banana orange and date health loaf
Low in sugar and rich in fruit, this wholemeal loaf makes an excellent breakfast or afternoon energy booster.
Ricotta and capsicum bake
This is delicious served warm or cold, so is great for picnics or a make-ahead lunch. Note
Fish cutlets with salsa
Hot grilled fish paired with a fiery tomato and cucumber salsa makes for a mouth-watering summer dish.
Cauliflower soup with cheese and bacon toasts
The cheese and bacon toasts on the side make this rich, savoury cauliflower soup a meal all by itself but it also works as a starter for a dinner party.
Scampi with risotto triangles
This delicious grilled scampi dish makes a great starter for a dinner party, or other special occasion or celebration.
Choc-chip brownie
Brownie will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 4 days; in the refrigerator for 1 week; or frozen for up to 2 months. Note
Tiramisu cake with berries
Rich, chocolatey tiramisu cake with mascarpone cream and plump, fresh raspberries makes a fine end to a special dinner.
Chinese barbecued pork salad
Before starting the recipe, boil the kettle so you have boiling water ready to prepare the noodles. Chinese barbecued pork, also called char siew, is traditionally cooked in special ovens, it has a sweet-sticky coating made from soy sauce, sherry, five-spice powder and hoisin sauce. It’s available from chinese butcher shops, ask them to slice […]
Marinated artichoke hearts
Funnily enough, the artichoke is actually a variety of thistle. The silky smooth heart of this plant works wonderfully when marinated and served as part of an anti pasta platter.
Buttermilk pancakes with whipped praline butter
Spoil your family and friends this weekend with stacks of these glorious buttermilk pancakes with maple syrup and whipped praline butter.
Upside-down pineapple rum cake
Rum adds a grown-up edge to that classic childhood favourite, pineapple upside-down cake. Delicious served warm with cream or ice-cream.
Rhubarb chutney
This tart-sweet chutney partners hot or cold poultry and pork perfectly.
Farfalle with zucchini lemon garlic sauce
You can use yellow squash instead of the yellow zucchini, if you like. Note
Duck vindaloo
Spicy and rich duck vindaloo from Australian Women's Weekly.
Cherry teacake with vanilla sugar
VANILLA SUGAR Split vanilla bean in half lengthways; scrape seeds into blender or processor. Add sugar; process until fine. Reserve 2 tablespoons for this recipe; store unused sugar in an airtight container for another use. This teacake is best eaten the day it is made. Note
Chai smoothie
Thick, creamy and deliciously spiced, this chai smoothie is a great afternoon pick-me-up.
Daikon hash browns
Faux hash browns made from a winter radish, ginger and onion from Australian Women's Weekly.
Toffee tumble cupcakes
These cupcakes are not only sweet and tasty, but are utterly gorgeous too. Make them for your loved ones for a birthday, anniversary or celebration of choice. Divine!
Asian chicken burgers
East meets West in this delicious Asian-style chicken burger with carrot, cucumber and peanut satay.
Honey spice sponge cake
All this layered honey cake needed to take it from tasty to ridiculously delicious was just a touch of mixed spice and lashings of honeyed cream. You'll love it.
Moroccan lentil and roasted kumara salad
Serve this salad warm or cold for a light, healthy and satisfying lunch. It is also perfect for work or school lunch boxes.
Chef’s salad
For a creamier dressing, place the ingredients in a blender and process until thick and opaque Note
Chocolate ricotta tart
medium GI Note
Beef kebabs with roasted vegetable salad
These tender beef kebabs with a roasted vegetable salad are full of the flavours of the Middle East. They're also perfect served with a couscous salad if you prefer.
Ginger cake with honey and spice syrup
Dripping with honey and spice syrup, this rich, dense ginger cake makes an elegant end to a special meal. Serve with a drizzle of double cream.
Tikka drumettes
You can serve these drumettes with baby pappadums and lemon wedges. Tikkapasteisa mild paste made from spices and oils and frequently coloured red. It’s used for marinating or for brushing over meat, seafood or poultry, before or during cooking. Here it is mixed with yogurt and used as a marinade. Note
Easy felafel with tangy garlic sauce
We used packaged felafel mix for this recipe, available from selected supermarkets, Middle-Eastern food shops and many health food stores. Note
Asian-flavoured baked mussels
Aromatic and refreshing, these easy baked mussels are wonderful served with crusty bread.
Buttermilk fruit smoothie
Freeze unpeeled bananas then use them straight from the freezer to give your smoothie an ice-creamy texture. Note
Duck and noodle salad
Asian-style duck and rice noodle salad with Vietnamese mint and fresh coriander.
Chocolate and sherry cherry cake
Covered in chocolate ganache, and spiked with sweet sherry, this cherry cake is perfect for a grown-up birthday celebration.
Free-range chickens
test kitchen tip Use iced chocolate doughnuts as nests instead of the cinnamon doughnuts. Note
