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herb and mustard lamb leg

Herb and mustard lamb leg

QUICK RELEASE METHOD Each time the lid is removed from the cooker, the pressure must be released quickly first. Use tongs (steam can burn your fingers) to turn the pressure valve on top of the cooker to open the valve and release the steam. We use this method when adding ingredients and when checking the […]

mango coconut cake

Mango coconut cake

Mango puree helps turn this classic coconut tea cake, and the coconut frosting, into a moist, fruity delight. Lovely served with a cup of tea or coffee.

lemon and pistachio

Lemon and pistachio biscotti

jerk salmon with black bean salad

Jerk salmon with black bean salad

Pan-fried in a fragrant spice mix, this jerk salmon tender, flaky and utterly delicious. Serve with a fresh homemade corn and black bean salad for a real flavour kick!



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fish and oven-roasted chips

Fish and oven-roasted chips

Choc-cranberrychews

Choc-cranberry chews

This dough is quite soft. If it becomes difficult to handle, roll it out, then refrigerate again until firm. Note

CHOCOLATE AND Roasted Almond Torte

Chocolate and roasted almond torte

A slice of this rich chocolate torte sprinkled with crushed praline makes an excellent dessert or indulgent afternoon tea.

chicken tabbouleh

Chicken tabbouleh

You can buy prepared tabbouleh, if you like. Burghul is also known as bulghur wheat; you can use couscous instead of the burghul in this recipe. Note

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cream cheese, corn and sweet chilli muffins

Cream cheese, corn and sweet chilli muffins

Hot-smoked trout and vermicelli salad

Hot-smoked trout and vermicelli salad

This refreshing salad is perfect for the lunchbox.

jack in the box

Jack in the box birthday cake

Pop this one on the party table for an eye-catching cake. From The Australian Women's Weekly's famous 'Children's Birthday Cake Book' cookbook, it's sure to be a hit with younger children.

angel cakes

Angel cakes

Filled with raspberry jam and whipped cream, these lamington-style cakes make the perfect morning or afternoon treat.

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tomato salad with labne and za'atar

Tomato salad with labne and za’atar

Light and colourful tomato salad with labne and za'atar, a Middle Eastern spice mixture.

olives with saffron and cheese

Olives with saffron and cheese

A tasty tapas dish, delicately spiced with fragrant saffron, this platter of olives and cheese makes an elegant addition to a selection of nibblies.

cranberry and chive

Cranberry and chive

Makes enough for four 200g servings of pan fried chicken breast. If sauce is too tart, add a little more honey. Also goes well with whole roast turkey, duck or chicken. Note

bread and butter cake

Bread and butter cake

Buy small brioche from the bakery section of your supermarket or from any French cake shop. This recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note

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CHRISTMAS ICE-CREAM BOMBE

Christmas ice-cream bombe

Ice-cream bombe mixture needs to be prepared at least a day ahead, keep in the freezer until required. Cake base can also be prepared a day ahead, keep in an airtight container. Cover bombe with whipped cream just before serving. Note

grilled stone fruit with amaretti

Grilled stone fruit with amaretti

You can use the stone fruit of your choice to make this delicious dessert. As a rule, it's best to go with whatever is best in season, but personal taste always plays a role!

fallen angel

Fallen angel

One version of the Fallen Angel cocktail is made with crème de menthe, but this version, using blue curaçao, is more popular with us. Glass 350ml piña colada. Note

italian cottage pie

Italian cottage pie

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turkey and tomato salsa quesadillas

Turkey and tomato salsa quesadillas

A super-fast and easy turkey and tomato salsa quesadillas for the whole family to enjoy as a snack.

NASHI AND WALNUT SALAD

Nashi and walnut salad

Recipe is best prepared as required. Nashi are also known as Asian pears but are now widely cultivated in Australia. They are round in shape with a very juicy, crisp, sweet, white flesh. You can substitute any other variety of pear, if preferred. Note

apple streusel cake

Apple streusel cake

Fill your house with the warm, comforting scent of apple streusel cake.

asian fruit salad

Asian fruit salad

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chocolate fudge cakes

Chocolate fudge cakes

QUICK BEEF PHO

Beef pho

Fresh, spicy and deeply savoury, beef pho makes a great lunch, especially on those days when you need a bit of a pick-me-up.

SESAME PRAWN & SCALLOP STIR-FRY

Sesame prawn & scallop stir-fry

The unique, nutty flavour of sesame permeates this fragrant prawn and scallop stir-fry.

veal goulash and potato pies

Veal goulash and potato pies

You could use creamy polenta in place of mash to top these veal goulash and potato pies.

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peach bellini in a champagne flute

Peach bellini

Serve up this Italian cocktail at your next party.

CHARRED CORN & PIQUILLO PEPPER SALAD

Charred corn and piquillo pepper salad

If you can’t find piquillo peppers, use roasted or grilled capsicum instead. Note

HOISIN DUCK WITH ASIAN GREENS

Hoisin duck with asian greens

HIGH HEELS

High heels

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barbecued squid and octopus salad

Barbecued squid and octopus salad

An easy way to tenderise octopus the night before cooking is to tightly wrap it in plastic wrap and freeze. If time is short, bash it with a meat mallet until it is no longer bouncy. Note

Greek chicken and vegetable soup

Greek chicken and vegetable soup

serving suggestion Crusty bread. Note

asparagus with citrus-toasted breadcrumbs

Asparagus with citrus-toasted breadcrumbs

LAMB CUTLETS WITH PESTO

Lamb cutlets with pesto

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veal chops with gremolata

Veal chops with gremolata

Tender veals chops slathered with zesty gremolata from Australian Women's Weekly.

individual strawberry royales

Individual strawberry royales

veal parmigiana

Veal parmigiana

A classic Italian dish popularised in New York by Italian immigrants.

lemon, pea and ricotta pasta

Lemon, pea and ricotta pasta

Fetta cheese can be used in place of the ricotta cheese. If you have some, stir ¹/³ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves into this recipe. If you don’t have angel hair pasta, you can use thin or regular spaghetti, instead. Note

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spiced coconut prawn stir-fry

Spiced coconut prawn stir-fry

This dish is as simple as gathering all the ingredients together and throwing them in the wok for a few minutes to cook. Add more or less chilli to this dish according to taste.

lemon pepper pork with broad bean salad

Lemon pepper pork with broad bean salad

This simple broad bean and feta salad makes a great bed for these lemon pepper pork cutlets.

raspberry mint iced tea

Raspberry mint iced tea

veal escalopes with rocket and pistachio pesto

Veal escalopes with rocket and pistachio pesto

Pesto can be made up to a week ahead and kept, covered, in the refrigerator. Pesto can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Note

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lamb and harissa yogurt wraps

Lamb and harissa yogurt wraps

Spicy sliced lamb with radish, tomato, tabbouleh in a harissa yogurt wrap.

buckwheat pancakes gluten free

Buckwheat pancakes with caramelised bananas

Eating gluten-free? These are the pancakes for you. Quick, easy and topped with syrupy caramelised bananas, they make a beautiful brunch idea or delicious after-dinner treat.

chive potato patties

Chive potato patties

cheesy potato and spinach mash

Cheesy potato and spinach mash

Just up your regular mashed potato by adding cheese and spinach for an impressive Christmas side dish

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chicken and risoni with herbed meatballs

Chicken and risoni soup with herbed meatballs

Also known as risi, risoni is a very small, rice-shaped pasta similar to orzo that is often used by Italian cooks when making soup. It can also be baked in a casserole or served as a side dish to a rich meaty main course.

caramelised mixed onions

Caramelised mixed onions

braised pork hock with peanut caramel and pickled cucumber

Braised pork hock with peanut caramel and pickled cucumber

This exquisite pork hock with peanut caramel & pickled cucumber is perfect for a special occasion.

ginger and teriyaki beef

Ginger and teriyaki beef

Loaded with vegies, this speedy stir-fry makes an ideal weeknight meal.

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creamy semi-dried tomato and veal

Creamy semi-dried tomato and veal

A beautiful and delicious creamy semi-dried tomato and veal from Australian Women's Weekly.

fish & potato soufflés

Fish & potato soufflés

lemon grass and lime spritzer

Lemongrass and lime spritzer

Hazelnut choc chip cake withFRANGELICO CREAM AND FIGS

Hazelnut choc chip cake with Frangelico cream and figs

Locking in the base of a springform pan upside down, makes it easier to remove the cake later. Blowtorches are available from kitchenware and hardware stores. Alternatively, you can place the tray of figs under a hot grill to caramelise the sugar. Note

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LEMON, LIME and Bitters Punch

Lemon, lime and bitters punch

tommy tortoise cake

Tommy tortoise cakes

The birthday child and friends will be thrilled with these individual tortoise cakes covered in chocolate freckles.

spiced mango chicken baguette

Spiced mango chicken baguette

For these delicious sandwiches, use barbecued chicken breast with the skin removed, leftover roast chicken, or pan-fried or poached chicken breast. This would also be great in a sandwich made with multigrain bread.

Gingered Junket

Gingered junket

The word 'junket' normally conjures up images of politicians on 'work' trips in exotic places, or unappetising, lumpy bowls of custard. This dish is, thankfully, neither. It is a smooth, sweet, gingery bowl of goodness.

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Lemon thyme and chilli roast chicken

Lemon thyme and chilli roast chicken

Sweet, spicy and fragrant roast chicken marinated in a lemon, thyme and chilli sauce.

sweet chilli and coriander prawns

Sweet chilli and coriander prawns

Perfect for parties, serve these simple sweet chilli and coriander prawn skewers with lime wedges and plenty of napkins.

Sago plum puddings with orange cream

Sago plum puddings with orange cream

Sago, also known as seed or pearl tapioca, comes from the sago palm and is used in soups and desserts, and as a thickening agent. You can use Cointreau, Grand Marnier, Curaçao or any other orange- flavoured liqueur in this recipe.

birthday cake numbers - jigsaw two

Birthday cake numbers – jigsaw two

This colourful cake from The Australian Women's Weekly's famous 'Children's Birthday Cake Book' cookbook is bound to be a hit with Mr or Ms. Two!

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CHILLI & LAMB RICE NOODLES WITH BUK CHOY

Chilli & lamb rice noodles with buk choy

A quick and easy mid-week stir-fry of chilli & lamb rice noodles with buk choy.

FROSTED CHOCOLATE YOGHURT CAKE

Frosted chocolate yoghurt cake

chocolate liqueur soufflés

Chocolate liqueur soufflés

We used crème de cacao, but you could use any chocolate flavoured liqueur you like. Soufflés must be made just before serving. Note

fish pot pies

Fish pot pies

These creamy individual fish pies will be gobbled up by the whole family.

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bug catcher

Bug catcher

EQUIPMENT 20cm x 30cm (8-inch x 12-inch) rectangular cake board We used Tic Tacs to make the ladybird `trail’. Use as many ladybirds as you like to decorate the cake board. Use any critter lollies you can find, sour worms work well, or even use plastic spiders, if you like. If using non-edible decorations, make […]

bocconcini, olive andamp; cherry tomato skewers with pesto

Bocconcini, olive and cherry tomato skewers with pesto

Flavoursome and delectable tapas-style nibbles of bocconcini, olive, cherry tomato with pesto.

pineapple glazed ham with pomegranate & fennel salad

Pineapple glazed ham with pomegranate & fennel salad

Pomegranate and fennel salad makes a fresh, fruity side for this tender pineapple-glazed ham. This simple meal makes a great alternative Christmas lunch or festive meal.

cheese, tomato and olive bread pudding

Slow cooker recipes

Cheese, tomato and olive bread pudding

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veal scallopini

Veal scallopini with mushroom sauce

A classic Italian recipe, veal scallopini, the tender thinly sliced veal is served here with a creamy mushroom sauce.

chilli orange duck and mango

Chilli orange duck and mango

A sweet and sticky chilli orange duck and mango stir-fry.

QUINCE SPONGE PUDDING

Quince sponge pudding

glazed meatloaf

Glazed meatloaf

The beauty of this meat loaf is that you can use regular sausage mince, or buy your favourite sausages and simply squeeze the mince from the skins. We love it with creamy mash and greens.

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BEEF ROLLS WITH CELERIAC REMOULADE

Beef rolls with celeriac remoulade

Whip up these mouth-watering beef sandwiches for a hearty packed lunch or light dinner.

Crisp duck breast with orange and daikon salad

Crisp duck breast with orange and daikon salad

An exquisite Asian crisp duck breast with orange and daikon salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

vegie hash brown heart puffs

Veggie hash brown heart puffs

This is a great, fun way to introduce more veggies at mealtimes, and they are delicious as well.

PRAWN AND SCALLOP KEBABS WITH PERI PERI

Prawn and scallop kebabs with peri peri

Fire up the barbecue and enjoy these spicy prawn and scallop skewers with a squeeze of lemon.

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FROZEN MOCHA MOUSSE

Frozen mocha mousse

The mousse can be made up to a week ahead; keep, covered, in the freezer. Note

QUAIL WITH RADICCHIO AND PEAR SALAD

Quail with radicchio and pear salad

hoisin-braised short ribs

Hoisin-braised short ribs

Hoisin sauce is a thick, sweet Chinese barbecue sauce made from salted fermented soy beans, onions and garlic. It can be used as a marinade or a baste, or as a flavouring for stir-fried, braised or roasted foods. It’s found in all Asian food shops and most supermarkets. Note

water chestnut salad with fillet of pork

Water chestnut salad with fillet of pork

This colourful pork and seafood salad is bursting with exciting flavours and textures.

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deep-fried onion rings

Deep-fried onion rings

A crispy and delicious snack of deep-fried onion rings from Australian Women's Weekly.

char-grilled thai squid salad

Char-grilled thai squid salad

Chicken with pistachio sauce and kumara mash

Chicken with pistachio sauce and kumara mash

fetta, spinach and prosciutto lamb rolls with herbed kipflers

Feta, spinach and prosciutto lamb rolls with herbed kipflers

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bouquets

Bouquets

Use lightly oiled scissors to cut turkish delight. You will need about 35 sugar flowers per cake pop. Note

char-grilled lamb with pistachio and fig couscous

Char-grilled lamb with pistachio and fig couscous

Fig and pistachio couscous and baby spinach leaves make the perfect bed for tender, char-grilled lamb backstraps.

ice-cream sundaes

Ice-cream sundaes

None of are too grown-up for an ice-cream sundae. Especially ones that look as good as these.

tempura udon

Tempura udon

Always use clean oil for deep-frying; keep it at a constant temperature during cooking. The optimum temperature for vegetables is about 170°C (150°C fan-forced), and is slightly higher for seafood. Japanese seven-spice mix has a hot kick; its ingredients vary according to region. It is available from Asian supermarkets. Note

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stuffed portobello mushrooms

Stuffed portobello mushrooms

The portobello mushroom is virtually a larger version of the swiss brown or cremini mushroom. Dense and hearty, it is a great variety to choose when making stuffed mushrooms. You can use swiss browns here but purchase the largest ones you can find.

veal loin with baked figs and port sauce

Veal loin with baked figs and port sauce

Tender veal loin with baked figs and a rich port sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.

beef and zucchini red curry

Beef and zucchini red curry

Steamed beans, peas or broccoli would be a great addition to this delicious red curry. Note

tomato, mozzarella and prosciutto salad

Tomato, mozzarella and prosciutto salad

A minimalist Italian-style tomato, mozzarella and prosciutto salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

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kaleidoscopes

Kaleidoscopes

Delicious and impressively decorated cupcakes that resemble dazzling kaleidoscopes.

orange creme caramel

Pressure-cooker creme caramel

When this classic French dessert is done well, nothing can beat its silky, cream texture. Don't forget to sieve your custard and remember to insulate with a tea towel so the outside doesn't cook too quickly.

Prawn, scallop and lime stir-fry

Prawn, scallop and lime stir-fry

In just under 15 minutes this delicious and healthy stir fry can be on the table. Serve with hot, steamed rice, if you like.

MUSHROOM AND SPINACH TARTS with Tomato Salad

Mushroom and spinach tarts with tomato salad

These simple mushroom tarts are bursting with flavour and make a great lunch when served with a ripe tomato salad.