Falafel and cabbage salad pockets
These easy vegetarian pita pockets will be gobbled up by the whole family.
Pecan and raisin loaf
Plump raisins and tender pecans make this fruit loaf a great choice for breakfast or afternoon tea.
Duchesse potatoes
Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, these duchesse potatoes are like elegant potato gems.
Zucchini fritters with skordalia
The perfect healthy snack; zucchini fritters with skordalia, a thick purée of Greek cuisine, from Australian Women's Weekly.
Vegetable cakes
Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Egg rings are available at selected supermarkets and homeware stores. Note
Coconut and prawn fritters with Asian salad
These delicious seafood fritters channel the flavours of an Asian street food market. Packed full of juicy prawns and fragrant coconut, they go brilliantly with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce and fresh salad.
Chicken, almond and tarragon mini rolls
This yummy chicken mixture is great for party nibbles. The roasted almonds add a lovely crunch to these picture-perfect rolls.
Thai-style beef and basil
It’s a lot easier to slice the steak into wafer-thin strips if you partially freeze it first. Serve immediately with steamed rice. Recipe should be prepared as required. Note
Double chocolate brownie
While the cooking method may stray from tradition, there are only pure, classic, mouth-watering flavours to be found in these delicious brownies. This recipe is an easy crowd pleaser.
Ham and cheese pinwheels
Filled with ham, cheese and scrambled egg, these easy pinwheels are perfect for a morning snack.
Gourmet hot dogs with cider-braised onions
Cider braised onions turn these hot dogs into a gourmet experience. You can use any leftover onions (if there are any!) as a side for any meat dish.
White chocolate and raspberry mille-feuilles
Not only do these white chocolate and raspberry mille-feuilles look amazing, they taste just as good. They are surprisingly quick and easy to make so you don't need an excuse to whip up a batch and surprise your loved ones.
Grilled sardine and cherry tomato salad
Chimichurri is a spicy marinade and dipping sauce often served with grilled meat; it is popular in many Latin and South American countries, especially Argentina.
Black grape and port jelly
This homemade jelly pairs the fruity flavours of black grapes and port. It tastes divine spread on toast, or spooned on almond biscotti for a tasty afternoon treat.
Grilled tuna with chilled soba salad
Japanese flavours permeate this dish, from the soy mirin dressing to the crispy nori shreds on top of the grilled tuna.
Chinese beef and broccoli
It’s a lot easier to slice the steak into wafer-thin strips if you partially freeze it first. Accompany with rice, if desired. Note
Tofu pad Thai
A very fast and easy vegetarian pad Thai with tofu and green beans, it has all the flavour you expect from pad Thai without the meat.
Fish with potato and lentil salad
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Salmon with teriyaki chilli sauce
A fresh, light and tasty dinner that's full of goodness, salmon with teriyaki chilli sauce will become a go-to dinner.
Marinated Greek lamb skewers
The classic Greek seasoning of lemon, oregano and garlic brings out the flavour and helps tenderise the meat for these marinated lamb skewers. With a Greek salad and smokey baba ganoush on the side, it's a light, satisfying meal bursting with flavour.
Rice-crumbed fish and chips
Rice flakes make this crumbed fish light, crispy and gluten-free. They should be available from your health food store, or in the health aisle at the supermarket.
Veal chops with caper sauce
Veal chops, cooked pink, are never better than when paired with a classic French caper sauce.
Gluten-free, dairy-free macaroni cheese with peas
This gluten-free, dairy-free macaroni cheese with peas means nobody needs to miss out on the ultimate comfort food.
Ham, tomato and rocket pizza
Peppery rocket is one of the best things to top a pizza in recent years, and is perfect paired with ham, cherry tomatoes and ricotta on these simple pita pocket pizzas.
Omelette wrap
This omelette wrap is not only gluten-free, it's also wheat-free, yeast-free and nut-free. A great stand-by to have on hand, the omelette and mayonnaise mixture can be made the night before and stored, covered, in the refrigerator until ready to assemble the next day.
Berry frangipane tarts
These berry frangipane tarts are perfect for a simple afternoon tea celebration. Serve them with a small dish of clotted cream for that little something extra.
Kumara dampers
Kumara dampers are a marriage of old Australia and new, of bush practicality and modern, urban culinary exploration. The pumpkin scone of Modern Australian cuisine.
Spaghetti with anchovies, olives and rocket
Super simple and seriously tasty, this spaghetti with anchovies, olives and rocket is the ideal mid-week dinner.
Leek and parmesan mini frittatas
Perfect for school lunches, picnics or after-school snacks and equally delicious hot or cold, these mini leek and parmesan fritters will always satisfy hungry mouths.
Charred pear, celery & walnut salad with tarragon pesto
Use the yellow and lighter green leaves from the heart of the celery. Note
Balsamic strawberries with mascarpone
Serve with chopped mint or basil leaves. Note
Risoni and spring vegetable soup
Some soups just beg to be enjoyed in the springtime. This brothy risoni and spring vegetable soup is light, tasty and ready in a jiffy. Serve with warm, fresh crusty bread.
Cheesecake with brandied muscatels
Myzithra cheese is the traditional Greek cheese used in this cheesecake; you could use mascarpone as a substitute in this recipe. Note
Turkey Vietnamese roll
The turkey can be swapped for cooked chicken breast. Vegetables can be prepared a day ahead, cover with damp kitchen paper and plastic wrap, and store in the fridge. Drizzle with soy sauce just before serving. You can add or omit the chilli depending on how hot you like your food. Note
Crab and avocado salad
A fresh, bright and light salad with delicate crab meat, tender avocado, bitter leaves and fresh red chilli, great as a starter or light lunch.
Lamb leg roast with broad bean mash
If you can’t get fresh broad beans (fava beans), use frozen ones, these also need the beige-green shell removed. Note
Spanish chicken and chorizo stew
Chorizo is a sausage made of coarsely ground pork and highly seasoned with garlic and chilli.
Brandied cumquat puddings
Citrus lovers will adore these fluffy puddings drizzled in marmalade syrup.
Fish chowder with garlic and chive rolls
You can use steamed fresh clams instead of the fish. Chicken or vegetable stock is also fine to use in this recipe. Note
Chicken, bacon and blue cheese jalousie
The jalousie can be prepared ahead of time, cover, refrigerate until ready to bake. Note
Crispy beef and potato patties
Instead of pure vegetable oil to deep-fry, you can blend it (50/50) with sesame oil. Note
Lamb in fruity chutney marinade
If you have time, marinate the chops, covered, for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Note
Rosemary and honey poached pears
Vincotto honey and rosemary take these spiced, poached pears to another level. An elegant end to a dinner party.
Carrot raita
Carrot raita
Blueberry and orange fools
Thick ready-made custard is sold in the refrigerated section of supermarkets. Note
Tuna and asparagus frittata
You can substitute well-drained canned asparagus for the fresh, if desired. Note
Beef, date and spinach tagine
A historically North African dish named after the earthenware pot in which it is cooked.
Grilled prawns with lemongrass & lime
Tasty, spiced prawn skewers make a fabulous lunch with salad and char-grilled bread on the side.
Tuna and carrot pinwheels
You can substitute the extra ricotta with cream cheese, if you like. Note
Barbecued fillet of beef with caramelised radish and onion
An exquisite variant on barbecued beef fillet - impress your guests with this succulent dish.
Caesar-style potato salad
This is our twist on a caesar salad  the addition of potato makes this recipe suitable for a quick dinner or an easy option for lunch at work. For a low-fat version, replace the mayonnaise with skim-milk natural yogurt. The breadcrumbs can be toasted in the oven instead of frying them. Note
Veal cutlets with red pesto sauce
Rich and full of flavour, this recipe for veal cutlets with red pesto sauce is quick and easy but very tasty.
Wholemeal banana and prune bread
If you want to make the bread a little lighter in colour and texture, use half white self-raising flour with the wholemeal self-raising flour. Note
Breakfast fry-up
Break your fast with this classic breakfast fry-up, complete with fried eggs, roasted tomatoes, crispy ham and herby mushrooms.
Caramelised onion and potato pizza
Caramelised onion and potato pizza is delicious as is, but you can also add ingredients like olives, proscuitto or cherry tomatoes if you like.
Braised duck
A fresh and fragrant braised duck dish that is fragrant and full of flavour. Most types of dried mushrooms will work well; if you want to stick with the Asian theme of the dish, use dried shiitakes.
Thai coconut-poached chicken & herb salad
An exquisite main dish for special occasions; Thai coconut-poached chicken & herb salad.
Tandoori lamb cutlets with mango chutney
Indian-style tandoori lamb cutlets with sweet mango chutney from Australian Women's Weekly.
Za’atar spiced chickpea salad with feta and mint
This Za'atar spiced chickpea salad with feta and mint is a great summer salad option.
Grilled asparagus, fennel and walnut salad
Nashi pears and fresh herbs help make this grilled asparagus, fennel and walnut salad a study in contrasting flavours and textures.
Orange macaroon cake
Try this delightfully citrusy orange flavoured macaroon cake next time you're asked to 'bring a plate'. The unique combination and texture of coconut and orange will be a sure fire winner.
Blackberry and orange mascarpone cake
Use any berries you like in this cake; they will all marry happily with the orange flavour. The mascarpone adds an extra level of decadence.
Chilli and vegetable frittata
An Italian egg-based dish packed full of capsicum, red onion, potato and chilli.
Chipolatas with sweet chilli relish
Both the kids and adults will love these tasty and simple hot dogs.
Duck red curry
Rich and flavoursome duck red curry from Australian Women's Weekly.
Teddy bear’s picnic
Replace toys with caramello koalas or teddy bear biscuits, edible flowers and lollies shaped like picnic foods, such as fruits, hot dogs and pizza. You’ll find lots of toys to easily decorate cakes in variety shops or toy stores. Note
Lentil patties with spicy eggplant sauce
medium GI Note
Vegetable pithiviers with tomato sauce
A Pithivier is round, enclosed pie with origins in France and can be made sweet or savoury.
Fresh peas, caraway and parmesan
You need about 1.3kg fresh peas to get the amount of podded peas required for this recipe. Note
Vanilla & lime asian fruit salad
A refreshing, sensational summer dessert with subtle spicy flavours brought to you by Australian Women's Weekly.
Veal scaloppine
A traditional veal scaloppine makes for an elegant dish to serve up to guests.
Asparagus, mushroom and lemon pilaf
Full of vegetables and flavours, this pilaf is the perfect mid-week treat.
Broad bean and corn soup
A warm and filling broad bean and corn soup from Australian Women's Weekly.
Grilled vegetable salad
Balsamic Dressing Combine ingredients in screw-top jar, shake well. Note
Rosemary roasted lamb with lemon potatoes
The rosemary spiked into the lamb infuses the meat with the most wonderful flavour, while the lemony marinade flavours both the lamb and the vegetables.
Chickpea and walnut salad with green chilli
Loaded with olives, herbs and juicy capsicum, this crunchy salad is easy to whip up and great for a packed lunch.
Creamy mushroom pasta
Toss the pasta through the sauce just before serving, as it will soak up all the sauce if tossed too early. Either swiss brown, flat or oyster mushrooms can be used instead of the button mushrooms.
