White chocolate crème brûlée
Accurately named in French as crème brûlée literally meaning 'burnt cream', this fabulous dessert is oozing goodness under that crunchy top.
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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
Pork ragu with pappardelle
This classic Italian pasta dish of pork ragu with pappardelle is complimented beautifully with fresh fennel to create a warming Winter dish for the whole family.
Spiced figs in port caramel
This dish is absolutely decadent and one for the grown ups. Barely ripe figs are best to use, if overripe, they are likely to fall apart during cooking. If you must, dried figs will do.
Onion tart
This tart will keep well, removed from the tin and covered, in the refrigerator for several days. Serve tart at room temperature This pastry is very easy and good for any savoury tart, but you can also use thawed ready-rolled pastry sheets, joined with a little egg yolk. Note
Broccolini and snow peas in oyster sauce
Fresh broccolini and snow peas with that perfect al dente 'snap' and drizzled with oyster sauce make great sides for fish, chicken and meat cooked with Asian flavours.
Goat and haricot bean casserole
You will need to order goat from a specialist continental butcher. This casserole is equally delicious made using lamb. Ask the butcher to butterfly the leg for you. Note
Deep-fried prawn balls
Dip your fingers in cold water when shaping the prawn balls to prevent the mixture from sticking to them. Placing prawn balls on a plastic-wrap-lined tray and refrigerating them for at least half an hour before frying will firm them and help ensure they don’t fall apart during cooking. Prawn balls can be shaped a […]
Crispy noodle and silverbeet salad
Silverbeet, shallots, carrot and mushrooms can be combined several hours ahead. Keep covered in refrigerator. Add dressing and noodles just before serving. Note
Fudgy chocolate, cherry and coconut cookies
Chewy, rich and gorgeously lush, these fudgy chocolate, cherry and coconut cookies are perfect served with a strong cup of coffee.
Chilli prawns with mango salad
If palm sugar is difficult to find, you can use brown sugar instead Note
Barbecued pork and crunchy noodle salad
This sweet and sour noodle salad is great for lunch or a light dinner.
Tuna sashimi
This elegant Japanese delicacy, like any seafood, is best with the freshest fish.
White chocolate mud cake with white chocolate ganache
Top this dense white chocolate mud cake with a smooth, sweet ganache for the ultimate cake treat!
Blue-eye fillets with vegetables
If you're feeling like a low-carb light and nutritious dinner this recipe will not let you down. It's also quick and easy and perfectly finished off with a squeeze of lemon.
Dukkah-crusted lamb cutlets with cauliflower
Dukkah-crusted lamb cutlets with cauliflower.
Gnocchi with three cheeses
These classic little Italian dumplings are delicious in a rich creamy three-cheese sauce.
Chicken, witlof and cashew salad
Like mushrooms, witlof is grown in the dark to retain its pale colour. Sometimes spelled witloof, and in some places known as belgian endive or chicory, this versatile and bittersweet vegetable is as good eaten cooked as it is raw. You need to purchase a large barbecued chicken, weighing approximately 900g, for this recipe. Note
Veal parmigiana
A classic Italian dish popularised in New York by Italian immigrants.
Niçoise salad
The night before, prepare the salad and keep, covered, in the refrigerator. Note
Beer-battered fish and chips
Try this well-loved classic at home, served with a herby tartare sauce and lemon wedges.
Malaysian chicken noodle soup
Fragrant and authentic Malaysian chicken noodle soup from Australian Women's Weekly.
Creamy turkey stew with mustard
Use 3kg (6 pounds) turkey marylands if you can’t get drumsticks. Note
Double mushroom sourdough puddings
Cover puddings halfway through cooking if the tops are becoming too brown. Note
French kiss
We used `forest berry’ tea bags to make the iced tea. Note
Florentines
You can use pretty much any combination of nuts and glacé fruits for the florentines as long you substitute weight for weight. Note
Jaffa steamed pudding with chocolate sauce
The whole orange at the heart of this jaffa steamed pudding perfumes the entire dish as it cooks.
Italian sausage and three-cheese lasagne
A delicious and flavourful Italian sausage and three-cheese lasagne.
Mixed mushroom ragu with polenta
Earthy, autumnal and deeply savoury, this mushroom ragu is excellent served on polenta, pasta, a side for beef or veal or even on thick slices of toasted sourdough.
Cream of spinach soup with lemon feta toasts
You need 1kg of untrimmed spinach to get the amount of trimmed spinach needed for this recipe. Note
Nutty choc-orange cake
This dense chocolate cake is filled with orange zest, chopped walnuts and almonds. A delicious sweet treat for an afternoon tea.
Braised fish with ginger and preserved lemon
Speedy and spicy, this tasty dish is great served with steamed basmati rice.
Fiery dragon
In China, dragons traditionally symbolise good luck, which, along with this dragon, is a pretty nice gift to give as a birthday present.
Carrot and orange cupcakes
You need about two medium carrots to get enough grated carrot for this recipe. Spoon the mixture evenly into the paper cases in pan. Sift the icing sugar into a heatproof bowl. Stir in the butter and enough orange juice to make a firm paste. Put bowl of icing mixture over a saucepan of simmering […]
Chinese barbecued wings with fried rice
You need to cook 1½ cups (300g) white long-grain rice the day before making this recipe. Spread cooled cooked rice on a tray, cover, refrigerate overnight. Note
Mussels with garlic crumbs
The perfect starter to a dinner party with loved ones, or just an indulgent weekend meal with drinks, these beautiful garlic crumbed mussels are beautiful with a glass of wine.
Moroccan chicken & chickpea soup
This spiced, savoury Moroccan chicken soup will give you a nourishing mid-week boost.
Quick & easy mini lamingtons
To prevent icing from becoming too thick, keep it over a bowl of warm water. Prepared sponge cake can be used instead of the Madeira cake. Alternatively, you can use your favourite buttercake recipe  it is best made the day before making the lamingtons. Note
Chengdu chicken
Sichuan cuisine, also known as Szechuan-style, is one of the most popular regional styles of Chinese cooking and is characterised by its spicy and pungent flavours. An ingredient often used is citrus peel; its inclusion offers proof that the dish is native to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan. Note
Tuna, olive and rocket pasta
The mealy of Mediterranean flavours make this an incredibly fresh and satisfying dish.
Silverbeet and apple juice
Get a green boost from this healthy, energising freshly made silver beet and apple juice.
Up, up and away…
On a surface dusted with icing sugar, mould the balloon end from the reserved icing Dust your hands with icing sugar then gently mould the icing into a balloon shape When icing is large enough to cover the cake, carefully lift icing over cake using a rolling pin Using a toothpick or skewer, make small […]
Applecake
deep 25cm (10-inch) round cake pan 35cm (14-inch) round cake board 1 toothpick 2 packets strawberry sour straps 2 rolls yellow fruit and cola wheels 6 coloured sugar-coated almonds 1 Twix Bar 1 mint leaf Make a hole in the side of a Twix Bar with a toothpick. Push one end of the mint leaf […]
Vegetarian harira
For Moroccans, harira soup is a Ramadan ritual.
Cheesy potatoes
In Switzerland, this dish is known as raclette and is a staple winter meal traditionally made with Swiss melting cheese.
Grilled nectarines with passionfruit yoghurt
Any stone fruit will work in this delightfully simple dessert of grilled nectarines with passionfruit yogurt.
Mexican bean and pork soup
A chunky, smoky and delicious Mexican bean and shredded pork soup from Australian Women's Weekly. The ultimate warming dinner dish for cooler evenings.
Caramelised apple and cinnamon tea cakes
Topped and tailed with caramelised apple, these delightful tea cakes can be served up for morning or afternoon tea, and would be a different and welcome addition to the school lunchbox.
Blackberry and pear jam
Plump, sweet blackberries are a gorgeous match with understated pear in this luscious jam.
Chunky beef and vegetable pie
To save time, you can join two sheets of frozen shortcrust pastry together to cover the pie, roll edges together with a rolling pin. Note
Orecchiette bolognese
Bolognese sauce, known in Italian as ragù alla bolognese, is a meat-based sauce originating from Bologna, Italy
Baby bear
equipment 31cm x 34cm teddy bear cake pan 38cm x 47cm covered cake board Allen’s Peaches & Cream and Strawberries & Cream can be found in Allen’s Party Mix. Note
Bruschetta with smoked salmon, cream cheese and rocket
Whip up this light and delicious bruschetta for a quick lunch or appetiser.
Tomato chutney and bacon muffins
These muffins are best eaten warm. Note
White chocolate and raspberry trifles
Serve accompanied by fresh raspberries. Note
Tomato, apple and ginger punch
This recipe can be made a day ahead, but hold off on adding the ginger ale until just before serving. Note
Ginger miso dressing
This goes well with prawns, chicken, fish, beef, stir-fried greens and pork. Note
Glazed pork with cucumber and cashew salad
Sticky glazed pork with a quick and simple cucumber and cashew salad from Australian Women's Weekly.
Rolled lamb loin with tomato concasse
As your butcher to bone the lamb loin for you. Slice thickly and serve with roasted vegetables and minty peas. Cold roast lamb is delicious for sandwiches the next day, if there is any leftover.
Turkey with strawberry and cherry salad
Use a good quality chicken stock instead of the consommé, if you prefer. Ask the butcher to butterfly the turkey for you. The turkey can be cooked in the oven, if you prefer. Preheat oven to 180°C and cook, uncovered, on wire rack, about 1¾ hours. Note
Almond and raspberry frozen puddings
This recipe can be made a week ahead. Note
Strawberry and orange mille feuille
This beautiful light and fruity dessert pairs sweet strawberries, tart oranges and creamy ricotta with crunchy, golden puff pastry. It's easy to make and tastes brilliant.
Cumin squid with tamarind dressing
Cuttlefish or scallops would be an excellent substitute for the squid. Note
Baked fish with saffron, leek and potato
This dish makes a lovely, lighter alternative to regular fish-n-chips. We used blue-eye in this recipe but you can use any white fish fillets you like.
Crunchy buttermilk chicken
Delicious and crunchy buttermilk chicken drumsticks served with bacon-wrapped corn cobs.
Pasta with capers and anchovies
Some nights you just feel like something simple, satisfying and full of clear, bright flavours. This pasta with capers and anchovies fits the bill.
Polenta chips with prosciutto roast tomatoes
Polenta is the bread of northern Italy, particularly around Venice. One of nature's 'good' carbohydrates, it is extremely versatile; for this recipe it can be kept refrigerated and fried just when required.
Christmas ice-cream pops
store in an airtight container in the freezer until ready to serve. Ice-cream pops will keep for up to a week. Make the ice-cream pops 1 or 2 days ahead. Use rounded ice-cube trays if possible. Note
Jam for ham
You can use seeded frozen cherries instead of the fresh cherries. Note
