Char-grilled tuna with soba noodles
Soba are Japanese buckwheat noodles and are great served hot or cold. They are available in selected supermarkets and Asian grocery stores. Note
Deluxe chocolate wedding cakes
You need to buy triple the quantity of the ingredients for this recipe. You will need to make three separate batches: do not double or triple this recipe. It’s important to measure the cake mixture carefully so the cakes are all the same depth. The mixture will be fine standing at room temperature while you […]
Chicken and mushrooms with oyster sauce
Loaded with vegies, this tasty chicken and mushroom stir-fry makes an ideal weeknight dinner.
Mini chocolate Christmas pudding truffles
Treat yourself to these adorable festive sweets to get you in the Christmas spirit.
Hazelnut tiramisu
Try this classic Italian dessert with a hazelnut twist.
Green mango salad on betel leaves
Fragrant, fresh and zingy green mango salad on betel leaves.
Honey soy chicken
The cut known as chicken kiev is a breast of chicken with the wing bone attached; this gives a small jutting-out bone on each fillet. It is available from poultry shops. Note
Bacon and baked beans on muffins
For a vegetarian option, replace the bacon with low-fat cottage cheese. If you can’t find baby basil leaves, just roughly chop larger leaves. Note
Turkish delight slice
Bringing your favourite confectionery treat together with a delectable baked good to make a fabulous dessert recipe.
Fish parcels with vegetables
This technique, also known as en papillote, steams food in a closed pouch made from baking paper or foil. The parcel keeps the fish moist, and retains the flavour of the vegetables. Serve the food in the pouch at the table. Note
Cheesy scrambled eggs with spinach
Add a handful of freshly grated parmesan cheese at the end of cooking these cheesy scrambled eggs with spinach if you like.
Lamb, spinach and chickpea rice pilaf
Slow-cooker meals are a blessing during the working week, especially in the colder months. Let this lamb, spinach and chickpea pilaf greet you at the end of a busy day.
Green papaya rice paper rolls
Use a mandolin or V-slicer to cut the papaya and carrot into matchsticks. 8 hours Make rolls; refrigerate. Store loosely packed, with damp paper towel or baking paper between layers as rolls can stick together. Note
Eggplant, tomato and chickpea casserole
Vegetarian casseroles are a great way to get a lot of veggies in a tasty, hassle free way.
Fig-topped cheesecake
Thickly sliced fresh nectarines or peaches can be used in place of figs. Note
Floating islands in cardamom cream
For a speedy, elegant dessert, try this French classic with a cardamom twist.
Black and white cookies
Glucose syrup is often quite difficult to measure as it is very thick and sticks to everything. To make it easier, warm the jar of glucose syrup in a bowl of hot water before spooning out the required amount. Lightly oiling the spoon, or heating the spoon under hot water, and drying, will also help […]
Garlic and lemon thyme butterflied lamb leg
There's no need to get your boning knife out for this simple, tasty lamb leg with garlic and thyme, just ask your butcher to butterfly a leg of lamb for you.
Vanilla & red wine poached pears
We used packham pears in this recipe. Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the reduced syrup if it is too sweet. Note
Frozen mango macadamia crunch
Instead of brandy snaps, you could use ginger snap, butternut snap or honey snap biscuits. Note
Buttery wine risotto with smoked salmon
Dill and salmon are a delicious pair in this easy, creamy risotto.
Fig, prosciutto and goat’s cheese pizzettas
Use bought small (15cm) pizza bases if you like. Note
Japanese soba noodle salad
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Popcorn with cajun spice
Turn an everyday snack into a treat with a difference with this cajun-spiced popcorn recipe.
Fish with ginger and shallot dressing
To remove seeds from pomegranate, cut in half crossways. Hold one half over a bowl, firmly tap on the skin with a wooden spoon or rolling pin, the seeds should fall out into the bowl. Any sashimi quality fish will work well. Note
Lamb racks with roasted cherry tomatoes
Roasting cherry tomatoes intensifies the flavour and transforms them into a lovely accompaniment to the lamb. Note
Molten chocolate pudding
The molten part of this chocolate pudding is created by not cooking this dish all the way through, but just enough to create a piping hot 'molten' like centre, that combines beautifully with the good quality vanilla ice cream or cream that you'll spoon on top!
Goat’s cheese, mushroom and tomato omelettes
It's hard to eat poorly when you've got a carton of eggs in the fridge, even if there's little else around. Eggs represent very compact packets of protein and nutrients ready to be turned into a nutritious meal in minutes. Master an omelette then you can create a filling according to what you have on hand.
Croissant monsieur
You can double or triple the quantities, filling large dishes to serve a crowd. Do ahead This recipe can be prepared a day ahead to the end of step 3, cover and refrigerate. Finish the recipe when you’re ready to serve. Substitutes You can use a combination of other cheeses such as parmesan, vintage cheddar, […]
White chocolate passionfruit popcakes
You need to press the cake mixture into balls using your hands,  do not roll as the mixture will crumble. You will need 25 lollypop or paddle pop sticks for this recipe. When dipping the popcakes in chocolate, tilt the bowl of chocolate to one side, so the chocolate is deep enough to completely […]
Tom yum goong (hot and sour Thai prawn soup)
Hot and sour (tom yum) soup is a classic Thai soup that is, as the name suggests, spicy and sour. Made well, it is a bracing and nourishing dish with strong yet perfectly balanced flavours.
White chocolate and raspberry rocky road
Store rocky road in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Note
Duck kway teow noodles in a box
Duck kway teow, a popular stir-fried rice noodle dish, in a box for kid's snacks.
Teriyaki snow peas and snap peas
A healthy and delicious Japanese starter or side dish of teriyaki snow peas and snap peas.
Dim sims
Create a Chinese sensation.
Envelope cookies
Fun envelope cookies for special occasions like weddings and engagement parties.
Carrot cupcakes
This recipe is gluten-free, wheat-free, yeast-free and nut-free. You will need about 3 medium carrots (360g) for this recipe. storage Note
Toffee apples
Toffee apples can be made up to two days ahead. Place in paper cases and wrap in cellophane or use cellophane bags. Note
Four
To keep the glossy finish to the frosting, the cake needs to be frosted up to an hour before the party. The frosting soon dries out to resemble cooked meringue. Note
Gluten-free chocolate hazelnut cake
There's nothing abstemious about this gluten-free chocolate cake recipe, especially not with the luscious chocolate frosting all over it.
Lentil patties
Store patties, covered, in the fridge for up to 2 days. Freeze uncooked patties for up to 1 month. Defrost patties in the fridge before cooking. Note
Beef and vegetables with beer
Try this recipe for a roast with a twist. Beer finds it's place in yet another crowd pleasing dish.
Citrus poppy seed muffins
Tiny, blue-grey poppy seeds add texture and a slightly nutty taste. Note
Cranberry and coconut biscuits
Enjoy these sweet little cranberry and coconut treats with a cup of tea or coffee and good conversation.
Udon noodles with beef and tomato
Stir-fried udon noodles with beef and tomato from Australian Women's Weekly.
Barbecued chilli prawn & noodle salad
Thai flavours are always so fresh and fragrant, so paired with juicy prawns this dish is a sure crowd pleaser.
Chicken and pumpkin pasta bake
Pick up a cooked chicken on your way home from work and you can have this delicious and hearty meal on the table soon after you walk in the front door.
Chocolate mousse cake
The smooth, truffley mousse layered on top of a rich chocolate cake gives this dish a particular depth of flavour and texture. Perfect for a special celebration.
Warm salami and tomato pasta salad
Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Chicken, carrot and feta patties
Tasty and tender, these chicken, carrot and feta patties make a great lunch or light dinner.
Breakfast egg, mushroom and prosciutto pizzas
Start your day with a delicious egg, mushroom and prosciutto breakfast pizzas.
Farfalle with ricotta and peas
Also known as ‘bow-tie’ pasta, farfalle is good for this dish. The crinkles of each piece enfold the ricotta and peas for maximum deliciousness. However, you can replace the farfalle with penne or small shells if you want. Note
Herbed ricotta ravioli with tomato salsa
This cheat's ravioli is easy, light and brimming with summery flavours.
Chocolate moulds
If preferred, use eating chocolate, broken into pieces for melting. Be careful not to overheat chocolate when melting as it will become hard and unusable. Add a few drops of peppermint essence to the mixture if liked. Note
Char siu pork with snake beans
Use thinly sliced pork fillet instead of pork strips if you like. Pork mixture can be marinated for a few hours or overnight in the fridge. Note
Chicken satay
Delicious chicken tenderloins with a tangy coconut and peanut sauce.
Chicken and rice salad with nam jim dressing
You can use a barbecued chicken for this recipe; however, you will have to cook the rice in a mixture of water and prepared chicken stock instead of the cooking liquid. Like most Thai sauces and dressings, nam jim is extremely hot. Seed the chillies to lessen the heat, if you prefer. Note
Chicken and egg lettuce cups
Trim the edges of the lettuce leaves with kitchen scissors to make them look neater. Hold lettuce, cored end up, under cold running water. The water will get between the leaves, making them slip off easily and intact. Note
Barbecued salmon and vegetables with chermoulla sauce
You can prepare the vegetables and sauce up to a day ahead; keep the sauce, covered, in the refrigerator. Note
Celebration honey & orange cream sandwich cookies
Embossed cookie cutters come with assorted messages and are available from cake decorating and kitchen shops, and most larger department stores. Or, you can stamp a message with individual letters into the cookie dough. You need a 7.5cm (3-inch) round fluted cutter, a 7.5cm (3-inch) embossed cookie cutter and a piping bag fitted with a […]
Warm potato and smoked trout salad
Smoked salmon can be used instead of trout, if preferred. Note
Vegetable risotto
A North Italian vegetable and rice dish cooked in broth to a creamy consistency.
Teppanyaki
You could use rump or sirloin steak instead of the beef eye fillet. Note
Smoked salmon pie
You could also use a 22cm (9-inch) round loosebased fluted flan tin for this recipe. You can also use lasoda or sebago potatoes in this recipe. Note
Lemon chilli chicken and chorizo skewers
Soak 12 bamboo skewers in water for at least an hour before using to prevent them from scorching during cooking. Note
Passionfruit and white chocolate jelly cake
Did you know? White chocolate is not considered real chocolate because, while it has cocoa butter,it does not have chocolate liquor, which comes from the finely ground nib (centre) of the cocoa bean.
