Baked apples with butterscotch sauce
Stuffed with chopped pecans and drizzled in a butterscotch sauce, these buttery apples make a heavenly dessert.
Beetroot, caraway and horseradish relish
Granny Smith apples are best for this recipe. Note
Lemon macadamia
Serve with salads that shouldn’t be overpowered by olive oil. Note
Apricot and pistachio tart
If in season, use halved and seeded fresh apricots. Note
Five-spice caramel pork belly
Suitable to freeze at the end of step 4. Coconut water is the liquid from the centre of an immature coconut. It is readily available in tetra packs and cans from a variety of supermarkets. Ensure it’s labelled 100 per cent coconut water, and that it is not sweetened. Note
Orange hazelnut butter yo-yos
Give your regular yo-yos a citrusy, nutty twist with these orange and hazelnut flavoured morsels. Perfect to enjoy with your morning or afternoon cuppa with friends.
Slow-roasted duck with balsamic vegetables
The meltingly soft flesh of this slow-roasted duck leg is rich and gamey and perfectly paired with the balsamic vegetables.
Chilli con carne
Serve with warmed tortillas and a dollop of sour cream. Note
Roasted pumpkin with bacon and feta
Roasted pumpkin with bacon and fetta from AWW May 2008
Scotch broth
Scotch broth is one of those classic, thrifty recipes designed to help you feed a growing family nourishing food on a tiny budget.
Thai lamb, eggplant and coriander
Light, healthy and fragrant, this Thai lamb, eggplant and coriander curry is succulent and spicy. Eggplant is brilliant in curry, its tender flesh absorbs all the flavours of the sauce.
Heavenly carrot cake
It's the mixed spice, a blend of allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, cloves, coriander and ginger, that makes this carrot cake so heavenly.
Peppercorn beef stir-fry
Quick and tasty, peppercorn beef stir-fry is the perfect mid-week dinner for those days when you need a bit of a boost.
Stuffed pumpkin with spicy paella
A spectacular Autumn dish for parties or celebrations, or make it in the Spring for a grown-up Halloween celebration.
Parmesan and almond crusted vegetable pies with pesto
These flavour filled little tarts make a great shared platter for a cocktail party, or a starter for a special meal.
Moist flourless choc-nut cake
If you're in the mood for something deeply indulgent, you can't go past this moist flourless chocolate and hazelnut cake. As a bonus, it is gluten-free, wheat-free and yeast-free.
Rolled rice porridge
Check the health aisle at the supermarket and your local health food store for rolled rice to make this delicious gluten-free, wheat-free, yeast-free, dairy-free and egg-free porridge.
Rice noodle cakes
Rice noodle cakes. This recipe is gluten-free, wheat-free, yeast-free, dairy-free and nut-free. Best of all, it's delicious and makes a perfect light snack or meal for the kids.
Roast beef rib with bearnaise
A roast beef rib still on the bone is the indisputable king of roasts. Served here with a homemade mustard bearnaise sauce, this is a meal worth celebrating for.
Roast chicken with potato, tomato and capsicum
This divine bacon wrapped chicken recipe is beautiful enjoyed straight straight from the pan served with fresh veggies for a tasty family dinner.
Gluten-free chocolate fudge brownies
Eating gluten-free doesn't mean your baking days are over! These gluten-free chocolate fudge brownies are dense, chocolatey and immensely satisfying.
Lentil and garlic soup with minted yoghurt
Spice up a dull evening with this nourishing and tasty lentil and garlic soup with yogurt.
Chunky beef and vegetable soup
The beauty of this hearty soup lies in its versatility. You can use whatever winter veggies that take your fancy - cauliflower, broccoli or even mushrooms - and it will still taste just as good.
Kumara bacon & egg bake
This cheesy kumara bacon and egg bake is one of those easy one-dish recipes that you really need to have to hand for mid-week dinners and lazy weekends.
Orecchiette boscaiola
Boscaiola sauce is a creamy mushroom and bacon sauce that is perfect for a pasta dish designed to tempt even the fussiest of palates. It's great served on orecchiette as the sauce clings to the big pasta ears, making every mouthful delicious.
Beef stew with parsley dumplings
This meaty stew is the quintessential winter comfort food. But when you want to take it up a notch, add in these cheesy dumplings packed with the herbaceous warmth of parsley. This one is bound to become a family favourite.
Rissole, bacon and tomato casserole
This rissole, bacon and tomato casserole is nutritious, delicious and easy to prepare ahead of time. The perfect mid-week family dinner.
Cream of spinach soup with lemon feta toasts
Get your iron Popeye-style with this cream of spinach soup with lemon fetta toasts.
Burgers with mustard mayonnaise
Ideal for kids and adults alike, these juice burgers with mustard mayonnaise are sharp and tasty.
Cut & keep butter cake
Spread this cut & keep butter cake with a simple glace icing and sprinkle it with hundreds and thousands before the icing sets. It will be a big hit with the kids. Try substituting the caster sugar with brown sugar for a light caramel flavour.
Strawberry jelly cakes
These pretty little morsels combine the flavours of strawberry and coconut for a wonderful teatime treat that can be devoured in two bites.
Garlic and rosemary smoked lamb
Garlic and rosemary smoked lamb is delicious served cold the next day, as well as while still hot.
Borscht with meatballs
The addition of plump, herbed meatballs makes this fresh borscht a meal in itself. Serve topped with dill infused sour cream.
Steak and kidney pie
A true classic of British cooking, steak and kidney pie is a rich and sumptuous dish. If you haven't cooked with kidneys before you could ask your butcher to prepare them for you.
Tuna spinach mornay pie with mash
Spinach, lemon and parmesan give a huge flavour boost to this tuna mornay pie with a creamy mashed potato topping. Warming, filling and utterly delicious.
Walnut and honey tarts
These tarts add a tasty, elegant twist to a traditional high tea, or can be just as fun served as individual desserts.
Chilled cuttlefish spaghettini with chilli and herbs
Ask the fishmonger to clean the cuttlefish for you. Note
Fresh sunrise smoothie
Give yourself a healthy dose of 'good morning' with this delicious fresh sunrise smoothie. Full of a healthy dose of vitamin C and energy rich banana, you'll be set up for the entire day.
Lobster with Asian-style slaw
The key to making a success of the meal on a big day is all about planning and preparation. If you’re not already a list-maker, become one; having a list will make everything seem so much easier. The special meals, like this wonderful lobster dish, will come together nicely.
Chicken, pea and asparagus soup with pistou
You will need 450g of fresh peas in the pod or 2 cups (240g) frozen peas for this recipe. Note
Almond jalousie
Jalousie is best made on the day of serving. Serve with whipped cream if you like.
Buttery orange cake
Buttery orange cake combines the zingy acid of oranges with the creamy sweetness of cake. Feeling adventurous? Try a tangelo cake.
Beef carpaccio with rocket, parmesan and aioli
This light and full-of-flavour starter is the perfect way to start your five star meal.
Bonbons
Store bonbon s in an airtight container in th e fridge for up to 1 week. Use a good-quality da rk chocolate; one with 70% coco a (cacao) would suit this recipe . If you don’t have a silicone pan, turn this recipe into a trendy `rocky road’. Melt the chocolate and mix with the […]
Lemon and anchovy chicken with garlic pumpkin
Exquisite and flavourful pan-seared lemon and anchovy chicken with garlic pumpkin.
Duck legs with pancetta and white beans
If breadcrumbs are not brown, place dish under hot grill for a few seconds, until crisp. We used cannellini beans, but you can use any white bean if you like. Duck marylands have the leg and thigh still connected in a single piece; the bones and skin remain intact. Note
Green curry chicken with snow peas
A fast, easy and fragrant green curry chicken with snow peas.
Prawn sandwiches with lime & pepper aïoli
Full of flavour and pretty as a picture, these prawn sandwiches are perfect for a fancy high tea.
Warm salmon and lemon-herbed pasta salad
Fresh spinach and ricotta agnolotti is found in most supermarkets’ refrigerated sections. You can substitute ravioli or tortellini for the agnolotti, but none should contain meat or poultry in their filling. Note
White chocolate and rhubarb brioche pudding
This pudding perfectly balances the tartness of the rhubarb with the sweet, creaminess of white chocolate. Delicious!
Gourmet beef burgers
Use the best quality mince you can for these gourmet beef burgers, you'll be glad you did once you taste them!
Curried lamb in yoghurt sauce
If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure, your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check with the manufacturer’s instructions before using. Note
Olives in cheese pastry
These bite sized olive and cheese fritters and packed full of savoury flavour and crunch - the perfect finger food for a birthday party or event.
Tomato,carrot and red capsicum juice
Vegetable juicing is vital to good health because it is an important source of raw food. We all need raw foods every day for optimum health, and juicing is an excellent way to satisfy the health requirements in a taste- tantilising way. Note
Zappo the alien
You need a 200g packet of Skittles for Zappo. Oval cake pans can be bought from cake decorating suppliers, or make a cake in a baking dish and cut the oval shape from it – easy and cheaper. Remember to remove the toothpicks out of the reach of children. Note
Brownie bombs
Serve these rum-spiked chocolate cake pops at your next cocktail party and watch as they quickly disappear.
Whiskey fruit cake
This festive fruit cake is easily made well in advance, which saves you valuable time when entertaining. Make your next celebration easy to prepare for and save time in the kitchen that you could be spending with friends and family.
Smoked salmon and poached eggs
Serve these tasty little pots of smoked salmon topped with poached eggs for a delightful brunch.
Zucchini flowers filled with suppli rice
Mozzarella or fontina cheese can be substituted for feta cheese, if preferred. Note
Butterscotch apples
You can serve these butterscotch apples on their own, with cream or spooned over a steamed pudding.
Chickpea, barley, orange and cherry salad
To segment oranges, cut top and bottom from oranges with a small sharp knife. Cut remaining rind and white pith from oranges, following the curve of the fruit. Holding the oranges over a bowl, cut down both sides of the white membrane to release each segment. Squeeze membrane to release any juices into the bowl. […]
Lamb with plum glaze
Sweet and sticky lamb loin cutlets with a plum glaze make a nice change from the usual. Continue the Chinese theme and serve with fried rice.
Cheat’s tuna and pea risotto
Arborio rice is traditionally used in Italian risotto to produce its characteristic creamy texture. It is available in the rice section of supermarkets.
Asparagus and goat’s cheese party pizzas
Serve slices of this moreish pizza at your next party and watch as they quickly disappear.
Raspberry cream sponge
Featherlight sponge cake layered with luscious raspberry cream makes for a stunning and delicious treat.
Orange and passionfruit cake with passionfruit icing
Buttery cake topped with a tangy and freckled icing - it's a fairy tale cake come to life.
Noodles with vegetables and cream
Loaded with peas, mushrooms, zucchini and herbs, this creamy noodle dish is delicious and filling.
Lime marmalade
It is important to slice the limes as thinly as possible because the rind tends to be tougher than any other citrus fruit. Note
Flower bouquet
Adorned with marshmallows and smarties, this colourful bouquet of cupcakes is sure to be a hit.
Kumara, blue cheese and walnut scones
We used a strong, stilton-like blue cheese in this recipe. Note
Brandy marmalade chocolate cake
This spectacular layered chocolate cake with candied oranges is the perfect way to mark a special occasion.
Walnut brownie bites
These treats are best served while warm. Note
White chocolate cups with fruche and strawberries
The kids will adore these little white chocolate cups with strawberries and fruche. For a more adult version, leave out the fruche and dip the strawberries in white chocolate before arranging them in the cups.
Brandied apricot and prune tart
This stunning lattice-topped pie is delicious served with warm custard or ice-cream.
Carrot banana scones
You will need 1 large (230g) over-ripe banana and 1 medium (120g) carrot for this recipe. Note
Apple and sultana filo cups
You could use any dried fruit instead of the sultanas. Dried cranberries would be the best combination with apples for this excellent dessert. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream to top it off. Note
Vanilla rice pudding
This classic dish is comforting, dependable and delicious. No wonder it is so popular in so many cultures around the world.
Lime and chilli fish baked in banana leaves
Let your guests unwrap their own fish “package” at the table so that the spicy aroma wafts up from the plates and enlivens their appetites. Foil can be used if banana leaves are unavailable. Many supermarkets and greengrocers sell bundles of trimmed banana-leaf squares; they can also be used as placemats for an Asian meal. […]
Middle-eastern egg and cheese sandwich
This delicious open sandwich is great for breakfast, lunch and everything in-between. The combination of creamy scrambled eggs and nutty Middle-Eastern spices is a match made in heaven.
Roast goose with fruit and nut seasoning
Have you always wanted to roast a goose for Christmas day? Here's your chance with this simple recipe. Don't let the addition of chicken giblets put you off, they help the stuffing graduate from delicious to amazing!
Wedding cake wonder
Elegance and simplicity is what this stunning cake is all about. The styrofoam discs are used to support the flowers between each layer. Use artificial flowers, if you prefer.
Beef and bean quesadilla stacks
Mexican beef and bean quesadilla stacks with a zesty guacamole
Hummingbird slice with orange icing
Put the kettle on and enjoy a slice of this fluffy banana and pineapple cake with orange icing.
Seafood mornay pot pies
With a creamy seafood filling and golden pastry lid, these mouthwatering individual pies make for a lovely family dinner.
Chinese-style satay prawns
For an easy, speedy weeknight meal, whip up this delicious prawn and snow pea stir-fry.
