Money bags
Money bags are shaped exactly like that - old fashioned purses. These ones may not contain money, but they are filled with delicious and fragrant spiced chicken that will have you coming back for more.
Tomato, onion and cucumber salad
This salad is light, fresh and crisp. It can be very glamorously presented or thrown together in a more rustic style.
Watercress and pineapple soother
Green smoothies have certainly become ubiquitous, and for good reason; they're fresh, healthy and delicious. Try this watercress and pineapple version as an alternative to the usually spinach blend.
Fruit salad cake
We used a Granny Smith apple in this recipe. You will also need one medium overripe banana for this recipe. Keeping time: 1 day. Note
Bacon and lentil soup
Recipe is not suitable to freeze. You can use rinsed, drained canned lentils instead of dried; reduce the cooking time in step 2 to 10 minutes. Note
Blueberry cake with vanilla syrup
Don’t thaw the frozen blueberries before using as they will bleed colour into the cake batter. Note
Cucumber salad with teriyaki salmon skewers
A divine starter for a celebratory dinner, these teriyaki salmon skewers with cucumber salad are exquisite. You can alternate salmon chunks with prawns if you like.
Citrus fish with gai lan
We used blue-eye fillets in this recipe, but you can use any firm white fish fillets. Fish mixture can be marinated for 30 minutes. Note
Breakfast hotcakes
You can guarantee everyone will jump out of bed for a stack of these delicious hotcakes.
Bean and merguez with gremolata
Merguez, the French spelling of the Arabic “mirqaz”, is a small spicy lamb sausage eaten in Tunisia and Algeria. It is served grilled as part of a mezze, or fried then cooked with pulses, various meats and vegetables in tagines, cassoulet or other hearty casseroles. Note
Barbecued corn on the cob with tahini
With melting, spicy tahini butter, these corn cobs will be the star of your barbecue.
Leek and feta triangles
These spiced little cheesy triangles make a lovely light lunch or protein-rich afternoon tea.
Lime curd meringue tarts
This recipe is also nut-free and gluten-free. Handy hints Instead of the lime, make the curd using lemon, or even orange juice. Make double the curd mixture and use it to fill mini pastry tartlet shells, or use as a topping for scones or pikelets. Note
Thai green curry with chicken balls
Green curry is traditionally the hottest Thai curry. Prepared chicken meatballs are available from most major supermarkets, chicken shops and butcher shops; if you can't find them, roll chicken patties into balls.
Asparagus and zucchini rice
You can use vegetable stock instead of the chicken consommé. Stir a little chopped preserved lemon rind and fresh tarragon into the rice, if you like. Note
Braised asian-style beef ribs
Ask the butcher to cut the ribs for you so they will fit into your slow cooker. Note
Chicken tagine with prunes
Almonds, prunes and shallots add depth to the flavour of this succulent chicken cooked in a tagine.
Zuppa primavera
Zuppa primavera is a hearty Italian soup with farfalle pasta and asparagus.
Warm chicken tabbouleh stir-fry
Tabbouleh is a traditional Lebanese salad made with a great deal of chopped flat-leaf parsley and varying amounts of burghul, green onion, mint, olive oil and lemon juice.
Roasted beef fillet with horseradish mayonnaise
Some days, all that is required is a simple roast with veg. We've cooked the beef to a rare finish in this recipe, leave it in the oven a little longer, if you like. However you like it cooked, remember to let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Cheesy leg ham and asparagus omelettes
Using a mixture of butter and oil stops the butter from burning. Don’t overbeat the eggs or the omelette will be tough. Note
Thai crab and mango salad
You can use an equal weight of prawns or lobster instead of the crab meat in this salad. Make sure your mango is quite firm, otherwise it will not slice well. Note
Ginger-plum chicken and noodle stir-fry
A sticky and sweet stir-fry that is both quick and easy.
Apple and pecan streusel muffins
Instead of the apple, the same weight of pear can be used in this recipe. Note
Tofu and vegetable curry with noodles
This is the perfect meal if you're after something vegetarian, healthy and filling. The noodles and tofu provide bulk and protein, and the vegetables provide plenty of vitamins and fibre.
Spiced red lentil soup
Warm, hearty and delicious, this spiced red lentil and ham soup is the ultimate comfort food for a hungry family on a cool evening.
Carrot and zucchini noodle rolls
You will need about 2 medium carrots (240g) and 3 small zucchini (270g) for this recipe. You can also use fresh rice noodle sheets, cut into 14cm x 16cm rectangles, to enclose the filling. Note
Bruschetta fingers
Toast fingers can be made the day before and stored in an airtight container. The tomato and cheese can be chopped the day before, and placed in separate small bowls, covered with plastic wrap and stored in the fridge. Parsley should be chopped and fingers assembled just before serving. Note
Peanut and coriander crumbed drumettes
Use granulated or crushed peanuts to save time. Note
Prosciutto-wrapped bean bundles
These delicious salty bundles are also fantastic with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of chopped parsley. Note
Roasted trout with orange almond filling
We normally think to accompany seafood with either lime or lemon for that added citrusy flavour. Here, we've chosen orange, and the results are absolutely spectacular.
Chilli crab
Serve this chilli crab with finger bowls and plenty of napkins. Shellfish or nut crackers make breaking the claws easier and a long, narrow seafood fork helps remove the flesh.
Barbecued fish with vegetable parcels
Cooking the dish in this way gives you a tender and moist fish, beautifully infused with the rosemary and lemon. Plus, you won't even need to clean the barbecue!
Hot-smoked trout, apple and celery salad
Use a zesting tool to remove the rind from the lemon. Replace the lemon juice and rind with orange for a sweeter, more subtle citrus flavour. We used red witlof for added colour, but use your favourite salad mix. Use hot-smoked salmon or shredded barbecued chicken breast as an alternative. Freeze any leftover sourdough to […]
Chocolate fruit cake
The chocolate fruit cake can be baked in a 14cm x 21cm loaf pan, bake in a slow oven about 1½ hours. walnuts marry well with apple and can be used in savoury as well as sweet dishes Note
Walnut, coffee and pear loaf
Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the ripeness of the pear. Store loaf in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Note
Cauliflower, pumpkin and pea curry
Make a day ahead so the curry flavours can develop overnight. Replace peas with beans, if you like. Note
Chicken in almond pomegranate sauce
Pomegranate pulp consists of the seeds and the edible pulp surrounding them; it has a tangy sweet-sour flavour Note
Black-eyed bean and ham soup
Recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note
Fruity gin spritzer
You need 2 oranges and 5 passionfruit for this recipe. Note
Warm duck, apple and walnut salad
Sweet mustard dressing gives an extra kick to this warm duck and walnut salad with caramelised apples.
Fruit salad with star-anise syrup
You can make the syrup up to two days ahead and refrigerate, covered, until ready to use. Reheat before pouring over the fruit. You can use this syrup with any fruit, for instance, a selection of tropical varieties such as carambola, rambutan, pineapple, mango or mangosteen. Note
Chocolate marzipan almonds
These delicious chocolate marzipan almonds make a lovely gift at either Easter or Christmas.
Triple chocolate slice
Sweet, rich and wonderfully decadent, this beautiful chocolate slice is easy to make and perfect enjoyed with a cup of coffee for a relaxing morning or afternoon treat.
Spinach and beetroot tart
For an easy weeknight meal, try this crispy spinach and beetroot tart topped with crumbled feta.
Creamy herb and garlic chicken with gnocchi
A rich and creamy herb and garlic chicken with gnocchi from Australian Women's Weekly.
Apple and cinnamon mini muffins
Kids will love these fluffy apple and cinnamon muffins.
Fruity couscous
Rich with apricots, grapes, currants and almonds, this fruity couscous makes a great side dish for a tagine.
Kecap manis fish and mushroom skewers
We used ling fillets in this recipe. Note
Oven-baked rösti with breakfast beans
If your frying pan handle is not ovenproof, wrap it in foil to protect it in the oven. Note
Banana coconut cake with coconut honey topping
Keeping time: 2 days. We used 3 bananas for this recipe. Note
Linguini with prawns, peas, lemon and dill
This is a great pasta dish to cook for friends; it's quick and easy to make and always tastes delicious.
Olive and rosemary quick bread
Buttermilk is the crucial ingredient in this olive and rosemary quick bread, a simple and fast way to make your own bread and fill the house with a heavenly smell.
Basil pesto potato salad
Buy basil pesto, instead of making your own, if liked. Note
Strawberry shortcakes
These simple little strawberry shortcakes are made using pastry rather than shortbread, making them lighter and quicker to bake.
Apple cranberry cosmopolitan
When making several serves, make up to three quantities of recipe in cocktail shaker at a time. Note
Pot roast pork with apple and sage
Sweet chunks of apple, whole spring onions and sage add complex flavour to this slow-cooked pork neck pot roast.
Triple chocolate sponge surprise
To cut this dessert, use a large hot dry kitchen knife. Cut as many portions as you need, and freeze any remaining dessert covered with foil. Cut the dessert as soon as you take it out of the freezer, but wait about 10 minutes before serving. Note
Kingfish with salsa verde and white bean puree
We think salsa verde is just as good as pesto, and deserving of far more attention. It's not a spicy Mexican type salsa, but Italian, with a zesty, herbaceous, lemony flavour that goes well with fish and simple meat dishes. It compliments the kingfish beautifully.
Chicken, spinach and ricotta cannelloni
Chicken, spinach and ricotta cannelloni makes a great weekend lunch to share. A piping bag filled with the chicken mixture will make filling the cannelloni tubes really easy.
Fish with raisin almond rice
Wild blend rice is a combination of white long grain rice and wild rice. Rice can be prepared several hours ahead; cook fish just before serving. Note
Char-grilled chicken on warm potato and bean salad
Save on cost but not taste with this delectable char-grilled chicken dinner.
Mushroom and rocket risotto
For a nourishing and earthy dinner try this tasty winter mushroom and rocket risotto.
Lamb patties with beetroot and tzatziki
Indulge your taste buds with this Greek delight the whole family will love. You can make both the patties and the tzatziki well ahead of time.
Crustless bacon and mushroom quiche
This easy quiche will be a sure-fire winner with your family.
