Fresh tomato pizza
Baby heirloom tomatoes are available from most supermarkets and greengrocers. These pizzas are best made close to serving. Note
Buckwheat blini
Originally from Russia, blini are small, leavened buckwheat pancakes that are traditionally served with sour cream and caviar. They make a perfect base for any number of canapé toppings.
Thai coconut and coriander pork
Rich and fragrant Thai coconut and coriander pork from Australian Women's Weekly.
Balsamic and rosemary lamb
Nothing goes better with lamb than rosemary and balsamic - try these delicious chops.
Zucchini and feta spiral
Step one of the recipe can be made 1 day ahead and covered, refrigerated; until required. The tomato sauce can be made 1 day ahead then covered; refrigerated; until required. Sauce can be frozen up to 6 months. Note
Chilli garlic mince with snake beans
Snake beans are long (about 40cm), thin, round, fresh green beans, Asian in origin with a taste similar to green or french beans. Used most frequently in stir-fries, they are also called yard-long beans because of their (pre-metric) length. Kecap asin is a thick, salty, dark soy sauce. It is available from Asian food stores […]
Veal and asparagus with basil mayo
These tender, juicy veal cutlets are enhanced with a fragrant basil mayo and crisp asparagus. With just 30 minutes cooking time it's a tasty dish you're sure to return to again and again.
Veal schnitzel, potato smash and roasted tomatoes
Quick, easy and delicious, these veal schnitzels are a guaranteed weeknight winner.
Cappuccino whoopie pies
Coffee-flavoured whoopie pies with a delightful dusting of chocolate are a soft and satisfying treat for the coffee lover in your life.
Tuna and chilli pasta
Add baby capers and chopped basil the pasta sauce, if liked. Any type of spaghetti can be substituted, if liked. Serve pasta with lemon wedges and basil leaves, if liked. Note
Tropical French macarons
When it comes to sweet treats the French always get it right and this delicate delight is no exception. Somewhere between a meringue and a biscuit, this melt in the mouth tropical macaron is simply délicieux!
Little apricot macaroons
These chewy gluten-free treats are perfect with coffee.
Fruit cakes
For a gift-giving idea, spray a bamboo steamer (available from Asian food stores) with silver spray, line with tissue and fill with little cakes. Wrap it completely in cellophane and tie with a ribbon. Substitute brandy for Irish whiskey, if you like.
Beef and mixed sprout salad
Serve this colourful platter of sliced grilled beef, assorted sprouts and vegetables for a healthy, delicious meal with friends and family.
Cantonese lobster with black beans
You can use crayfish tails in place of the lobster for this salty and delicious Cantonese lobster with black beans recipe.
Baked ricottas with roasted tomatoes
The classic combination of ricotta, spinach and tomato works beautifully in this light dish.
Beef and reef with kumara hash browns
The classic surf'n'turf, beef and prawn, dish with delicious homemade kumara hash browns and corn.
Brandied pears
These grilled pears with vanilla ice-cream make a simple, elegant dessert.
Lamb shanks and lentils
You could use lamb leg or shoulder, cut into chunks, instead of shanks. Note
Fragrant coconut rice with serundeng
The subtle flavour of this rich, savoury rice from the south of Thailand makes a good accompaniment to more highly spiced dishes. Serundeng is usually sprinkled over a hot dish just as it's served, much like a gremolata, to awaken the tastebuds.
Lamb and burghul burgers
To freeze. Complete recipe to the end of step 2. Individually wrap patties in plastic wrap. Label, date and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Continue from step 3. Note
Meat-lovers’ scrolls
For a delicious snack, try these golden scrolls filled with sausage and beef mince, melted cheese and spinach.
Tomato, basil and pancetta omelette
Recipe is not suitable to freeze. You need a medium frying pan having a heatproof handle and a 20cm base for this recipe. If the pan handle is not heatproof, wrap it tightly in a few layers of foil; place the pan under the grill, but keep the handle away from the heat, if possible. […]
Char-grilled fruit
It seems counter intuitive to cook fruit in this way, but char grilling caramelises all of those lovely fruit sugars and brings a great intensity of flavour. Whipped cream completes the experience.
Fried rice with omelette
Colourful and delicious fried rice topped with thinly sliced omelette.
Choc-mint mud cakes with ice-cream
These are quite small cakes, so you will need to serve each person two or three. Make sure you use a good quality ice-cream. Note
Passionfruit flummery
Flummery originated in rural Britain, where it was made with oatmeal or wheat ears soaked in warm water for up to three days. Over time, fruit and gelatine (or 'isinglass', before gelatine was invented) were used instead of grain, turning it into a jelly-like dessert.
Turkey burger with cranberry onions
You can melt the cheese for each burger, if you prefer. Note
Chocolate and fig biscotti
These crunchy Italian biscuits go wonderfully with hot espresso coffee.
Spinach, capsicum, feta and toasted pita salad
The Middle Eastern flavours of this fresh, crunchy salad make for something slightly different for lunch.
Anchovy, chilli and lime lamb
Anchovy, chilli and lime lamb from Australian Women's Weekly.
Tomato, bocconcini and basil salad
Mozzarella can be substituted for the bocconcini; stand 30 minutes before serving. Note
Lemon cake
This lemon tea cake is made something special when you layer it with lashings of lemon mascarpone frosting.
Hazelnut and date tart
This hazelnut and date tart tastes as impressive as it looks. It's a magnificent dessert that is only enhanced by its accompaniment of sweet, sesame cream.
Mediterranean smash
The perfect side dish for roast meats and barbecues, this mediterranean smash has tender potatoes, olives, garlic and basil.
Chocolate and orange ricotta puffs
Warm and sweet, these little orange and ricotta puffs make a lovely dessert but are also perfect for passing around at a party.
Coconut rice with mango
You will need to cook about 1 cup of medium-grain white rice for this recipe. Note
Mango & passionfruit ice-cream pops
These delicious and refreshing mango and passionfruit ice-cream pops are full of natural colours and flavours and a delightful treat for the kids.
Greek-style roast chicken
If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure, your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check with the manufacturer’s instructions before using. Note
Lemon and apricot cake
Put the kettle on and treat yourself to a thick wedge of this gingery lemon and apricot cake, best served with a dollop of yoghurt or whipped cream.
Pasta with pumpkin and prosciutto
This quick and tasty pasta dish is packed full of flavour and is perfect for a mid week dinner for the family. The combination of crispy proscuitto and tender pumpkin is complemented wonderfully by freshly shaved parmesan cheese.
Beef, black bean and corn stew
A hearty winter stew with beef, black bean and corn from Australian Women's Weekly.
Under the sea birthday cake
This cute and colourful 'under the sea' birthday cake is perfect for little ones who love animals or spending time by the ocean.
Capsicum and potato frittata
You need a deep frying pan measuring approximately 22cm (9 inches) across its base for this recipe; cover the handle with aluminium foil to protect it from the heat of the grill (broiler). Note
Apple cherry pies
Delight your family and friends with these beautiful lattice-topped pies.
Beef rib roast with roast vegetables
This tender beef rib roast makes for the ideal family meal complete with roasted vegetables and gravy.
White cooked chicken with ginger rice
Don't let the cook time dishearten you, this dish is very simple to prepare, and the flavours are well worth the wait!
Harissa beef with beans and pumpkin mash
Cavolo nero can be substituted with cabbage or silver beet. Note
Nut loaf with tomato sauce
You will need to cook about 1/3 cup (50g) brown rice for this recipe. Note
Baby rocket and parmesan salad
The ultimate side salad, rocket and parmesan is always a delicious combination and can be thrown together at the last moment.
Asian meatball rolls with hoisin mayonnaise
East meets West in these delicious Asian-style pork meatball rolls with hoisin mayonnaise.
Crispy salmon with pickled cucumber salad
Salmon is best served a little rare in the centre to prevent drying out. Note
Agnolotti in sage and pumpkin puree
Similar to ravioli, agnolotti are tiny pillows of pasta stuffed with one of any manner of different fillings. You can buy these already made, sold in cryovac packages, in the refrigerated section of your supermarket or fresh from specialty pasta makers. Note
Boris the clown
Boris the clown is a fun and delicious cake for children's birthday parties.
Turkey koftas
Koftas are simply minced meat mixed with spices, and often onions, and rolled shape, although in many Arab countries they are shaped into ovals.
Asparagus, tomato, ricotta and basil frittata
This colourful, veggie-packed frittata is delicious hot or cold at any time of the day.
Penne with pesto, chicken and sun-dried tomatoes
Pesto, from the verb 'pestare' in Italian, means pounded. Pesto pre-dates tomato sauces. It originates in Roman times.
Choc-peanut corn flake cookies
For pure crunchy peanut-buttery bliss you can't go past these cookies. If you like, replace the chocolate melts with chopped dark (semi-sweet) chocolate.
Pork and green bean miso soup
Fermenting soybeans with salt and a particular fungus knows as kōji results in this traditional Japanese soup known as miso. It provides a base with an incredible depth of flavour for soups such as this one.
Double-crust pizza
Made completely from scratch, the dough is the key component to this tasty double-crust pizza.
Pappardelle marinara
If you can't get a pre-made marinara mix, your fishmonger will happily make one up for you including all of your favourite seafood. There are no real rules, but select seafood that will hold its shape well, and be careful not to overcook it.
Grilled sardines with fennel and preserved lemon
Butterflied sardines are boneless with the two fillets attached. To do this yourself, cut off the head just behind the gills. With a small knife, cut along the belly, from head to tail then open out. Holding the spine at head end, pull it down firmly towards the tail end and snip with scissors to […]
Mixed berry smoothie
Try adding a few spoonfuls of toasted muesli to create a healthy and satisfying breakfast smoothie.
Orange and radish salad
You will need one bunch of red radishes for this recipe. This recipe is best made just before serving, it will become soggy if left standing. Note
A yellow trampoline
Brought to you by the classic Australian Women's Weekly birthday cake cookbook.
Gingered pork with vegetables
For a more intense flavour, marinate the pork for 3 hours or overnight. Note
Lamb wraps with red salad and harissa yoghurt
Spicy lamb wraps with a red salad of cabbage, beetroot and red onion served with harissa yoghurt.
Diable
Deglazing: This is the initial step in making a sauce that incorporates the browned bits sticking to the bottom of a pan in which meat has been cooked. A small amount of liquid is added to any remaining meat juices in the pan, then over heat, the pan is scraped to loosen the browned caramelised […]
Doner kebab
Döner kebab is a Turkish dish made of meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie. It can be made using chicken or beef.
Yakitori
Yakitori, grilled chicken, is commonly a Japanese type of skewered chicken.
Chicken pilaf
This chicken pilaf is a hearty and aromatic winter warming meal. The taste and smell of the dish will have everyone rushing to the dinner table and asking for seconds.
