Baked fish with tomatoes, olives and garlic bread
This delicious and filling baked fish dish with a punchy tomato and olive sauce is quick and easy to make.
White chocolate truffle cake
Try this cheats version of a Croquembouche
Traditional croquembouche
Show off your MasterChef skills by making this traditional croquembouche. You will need a croquembouche stand, and if you've got a silicon liner to help slip the finished tower from the stand all the better. It'll be worth the work to see the look on your guests' faces when you present them with croquembouche.
Drunken duck
The rich complex flavours of this dish make it a fabulous special occasion meal.
Bolognese pastries
These little pastries are a great way to use up leftover bolognese sauce. All you need is a few sheets of shortcrust pastry and an egg.
Banana loaves with muesli topping
These mini banana loaves with muesli topping by the Australian Women's Weekly make a perfect nut-free addition to the kids' lunch boxes or even a delicious and nutritious breakfast on the run.
Raspberry swirl cake
A classic teacake, the kind you hope to find on the cake stall at a school fete or church bazaar. Raspberry swirl cake is simple to make, looks impressive and tastes wonderful.
Spanish chicken casserole
With its rich, lemony cooking juices and handfuls of herbs and nuts, this Spanish chicken casserole is a savoury masterpiece. Serve with tender green beans on the side.
Osso buco with gremolata
Gremolata is a condiment made with a garlic, herb and lemon zest base. It adds real zing to a meat dish like osso buco and cuts through the richness. Gremolata can be made a day or two ahead and kept in the fridge.
Triple choc muffins
When too much chocolate is never enough, take one more step over the line and there you'll find these decadent little triple choc muffins. They make a great treat for the kids, or for you.
Italian braised pork
Shoulder is a great cut for a recipe like this Italian braised pork as it stays tender and moist without being fatty. Ask your butcher to bone, roll and tie the cut for you.
Salmon fettuccine in creamy lime sauce
In this flavour-packed dish, the richness of the salmon and creamy sauce, is complemented by a zesty squeeze of lime and fresh herbs.
Eggplant, tomato and leek lasagne
Eggplant, tomato & leek lasagne
Fettuccine with meatballs
Spaghetti and meatballs might be considered the classic of the genre, but fettuccine does the job just as well. In fact, given that there's more pasta for the sauce to stick to, some would say even better.
Ravioli with Asian greens
Ravioli are little pillows of pasta stuffed with a variety of delicious fillings including meat, fish, cheese and vegetables, and they don't have to be an Italian delicacy. This ravioli with greens recipe takes the basic form and fills it with the spices and flavours of Asia.
Gnocchi with caramelised pumpkin and sage sauce
Gnocchi with caramelised pumpkin & sage sauce
Curried macaroni tuna & bean salad
Full of flavour and super quick to put together, this curried macaroni tuna & bean salad makes a great packed lunch as well.
Pork and lemongrass curry
Slow cooking the pork in this way will result in a meat so tender that you could cut it with a spoon. Serve with a steaming bowl of rice to ensure you soak up every last drop of that delicious sauce.
Banoffee ice-cream tart with toffeed pecans
With a crunchy biscuit base, ice-cream filling with sliced banana, toffeed pecans and a drizzle of caramel sauce, this decadent tart will satisfy the sweetest tooth.
Banana muffins with crunchy topping
You need approximately two large (460g) overripe bananas for this recipe. Note
Warm agnolotti and salmon salad
An Italian pasta salad of warm agnolotti and salmon salad from Australian Women's Weekly.
Banana lumpia with syrup and coconut ice-cream
Also known as turón, these popular Filipino deep-fried bananas make an excellent dessert with refreshing coconut ice-cream.
Apple, pork and prune casserole
Sprinkled with fresh sage and brimming with contrasting flavours, this casserole makes a wonderful family meal.
Fish chowder pies
Melt-in-your-mouth, flaky butter pastry and a delicious seafood chowder filling make these individual fish pies a winner.
Lamb shank & bean ragu
Lamb shanks that will fall off the bone and melt in your mouth with a flavour-packed bean ragu.
Zucchini and fetta pizza
If you can’t buy char-grilled zucchini, you can make your own. Use a mandoline or vegetable peeler to thinly slice one large zucchini lengthways, then cook the slices on a heated oiled grill plate until browned lightly and tender. Note
Australia day lamington pops
store cake pops in an airtight container at a cool room temperature until ready to serve. They will keep for up to a week. Note
Warm beetroot, egg and potato salad
A simple and interesting warm beetroot, egg and potato salad that makes an excellent light lunch.
Banana bran rolls
We used 3 bananas in this recipe. When baking with a nut roll tin, place it upright in the oven. Nut roll tins are available at selected stores. If unavailable, use a loaf tin instead. These rolls will keep for about three days. Note
Roast beef and mediterranean vegetables
Everybody loves a traditional roast. Ditch the usual carb-heavy vegetables for this wonderfully coloured and flavoured mediterranean ensemble and there'll be no complaints at dinnertime.
Tofu sang choy bow
Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Apple and marmalade freeform pie
There is nothing quite as comforting as a warm, fragrant, melt-in-your-mouth homemade sweet pie, and this recipe exceeds expectations.
Thai sour chicken curry
Create this authentic Thai sour chicken curry quickly and deliciously in a pressure cooker.
Tomato, beef and pea lasagne
Italian-style tomato, beef and pea lasagne from Australian Women's Weekly.
Cuban lamb & black bean soup
You can substitute gravy beef (or better yet, a ham bone and chicken stock) for the lamb. Black beans, also known as turtle beans, are a common ingredient in Latin American soups, salads and salsa. They have a black skin, creamy texture and sweet flavour, and are a breed apart from Chinese black beans which […]
Tangy barbecued chicken
Tangy barbecued chicken for sharing with family and friends from Australian Women's Weekly.
Veal saltimbocca
Veal saltimbocca is an elegant dish to serve at your next dinner party.
Orange pudding with rum sauce
The pudding is best made on the day of serving. Rum sauce can be made a day ahead, store, covered, in the fridge. Reheat the sauce before serving either in a microwave oven or over low heat in a small saucepan until hot. Note
Raspberry meringues with rosewater cream
It is fine to use just one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Raspberry meringues with rosewater cream. Spoon meringue onto baking-paper-lined tray into 12 free-form shapes about 5cm (2 inches) apart. Bake in very slow oven until meringues feel dry to touch. Note
Fruity stripes vanilla butter cakes
These colourful vanilla cupcakes will be very popular with the kids.
One-bowl sultana loaf
This plump, sticky fruit loaf is a cinch to make and simply delicious.
Chorizo, curly endive, orange and walnut salad
Chorizo, a highly seasoned Spanish pork sausage, can be smoked or air-dried, and is as good grilled and eaten on its own as it is used as an ingredient, traditionally in an authentic paella. Note
Drum beat
Be sure to remove toothpicks from cake before cutting and serving. Raspberry straps, cut into strips, can be used instead of red licorice rope. Sandwich the two cakes together with a little blue butter cream. Spread the cake with coloured butter creams. Insert candy cane into centre of red icing ball to make drumstick. Note
Brandied sultana cake
Keep things simple with this delicious, plump sultana cake.
Veal and rosemary casserole
You can add mushroom for an earthier flavour to this rich and fragrant veal and rosemary casserole if you like.
Crêpes with ice cream and passionfruit sauce
On the days when you're pressed for time to come up with the perfect homemade dessert it's perfectly ok to get a little extra help from your local supermarket. Topped with this deliciously tart passionfruit cream, you'd never know the crêpes were store bought.
Chicken, zucchini and parsnip purée
A simple chicken, zucchini and parsnip purée that is great for the young ones.
Blue cheese quiche
This quiche is simple, easy and utterly delicious.
Crêpes with strawberries and cream
Give your afternoon tea a Parisian twist and serve these delicate crêpes with beautiful fresh strawberries and cream.
Buckwheat pancakes with mixed berries
Perfect for a lazy breakfast or brunch, these pancakes are pretty as a picture with their colourful berry toppings. Any leftover pancakes can be taken to school for a morning-tea treat.
Dhal with chutney yoghurt
Lentil and chickpea dhal with chutney yoghurt from Australian Women's Weekly.
Tapenade and tomato pastries
Crispy pastry, sweet tomato, salty tapenade; flavour and texture sensation wrapped up into one easy recipe!
Beef diane
An American dish of pan-fried beefsteak with a sauce made from the seasoned pan juices.
Fish with chilli sherry vinegar
Red or white wine vinegar can be substituted for the sherry vinegar Note
Passionate affair
For this cocktail we used canned passionfruit in syrup, which is available from supermarkets Note
Raspberry and cinnamon French macarons
When it comes to cuisine the French got a lot right, especially the macaron. This humble sweet is deservedly famous for its chewy texture and delicious array of flavour options. Try this raspberry and cinnamon version, you'll love it.
Moroccan pumpkin and chickpea salad
Fragrant spices, fresh vegetables and bright colours - a summery salad that will do as a meal on its own, or served as a side. Enjoy!
Tomato seafood soup
Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Use a stiff brush to scrub the mussels under cold water. You can ask your local fishmonger to beard the mussels for you. Discard any mussels that do not open. Note
Old-fashioned lamb and celeriac pie
Ask the butcher for lamb shoulder as what is sold as diced lamb is sometimes from the leg and will not be as tender. Note
Veal with salsa verde and potato rösti
Crisp rösti, meltingly soft veal tenderloin and piquant salsa verde together make for a fine dinner indeed.
Lamb taginewith ras el hanout
Ras el hanout is a Moroccan spice mixture meaning `top of the shelf’. The mixture varies from one merchant to another, but is always subtly savoury with a touch of heat. Note
Buttermilk pancakes with poached pears
Thrill the family this weekend with a giant stack of these delicious autumnal pancakes.
Harissa & tomato prawns with fetta
Harissa is a spicy North African condiment of chilli and spices. Recent research has shown countries with a high chilli consumption, such as Mexico and India, tend to have decreased rates of cancer. Chillies also boost our metabolism, helping to burn fat and reduce feelings of hunger. If you don’t like things too spicy, replace […]
Fried rice omelette
Microwave fried rice is a commercially prepared mixture of egg, ham, vegetables and rice. It is available from supermarkets. You can make your own fried rice if you prefer. Serve with chilli sauce and lime wedges. Note
Quick brekkie
You can use any flavoured jam or honey. If you don’t have toasted muesli, chop up a muesli bar instead. Note
Fried chicken with cabbage
Delicious and crispy fried chicken with an Asian cabbage mixture from Australian Women's Weekly.
Chicken, green papaya and peanut salad
Fragrant, refreshing and herbaceous Thai chicken, papaya and peanut salad from Australian Women's Weekly.
Baked chicken kibbeh
Try something different with this delicious Middle Eastern specialty.
Tagliatelle with mushrooms and peppercorn brie
This alluring, creamy, sensational pasta dish fulfils your desire to be amazed with a comforting yet exciting meal experience.
Miso broth with salmon and soba
This delicious Japanese inspired miso broth is beautiful enjoyed with fresh salmon sashimi and light soba noodles.
