Stir-fried choy sum
Buk choy and gai lan can also be cooked this way. Note
Roasted capsicum and green olive dip
You can use char-grilled capsicum from a jar, if you prefer. Note
Seed mustard crisps
Use your favourite mountain bread variety or pita (lebanese) bread for this recipe. Note
Sweet and sour dipping sauce
This goes well with prawns, chicken and pork. Note
Swordfish with olive paste
Grilled swordfish with a tangy and delicious olive paste from Australian Women's Weekly.
Maple-glazed sweet potato and red onions
These maple-glazed vegetables are the perfect accompaniment to any roast dinner.
Sumac and sesame chicken skewers
Soak the skewers or toothpicks in cold water for 30 minutes before using to prevent them from splintering and scorching during cooking. Note
Steamed blue-eye trevalla with soy vinaigrette
You can use other fish of your choice. Mirin is found in the Asian section of your supermarket. You can use sweet sherry as a substitute. Note
Red chicken curry
A simple yet rich and delicious Thai-style red chicken curry from Australian Women's Weekly.
Sweet chilli chicken salad
A simple, crunchy and flavourful sweet chilli chicken salad from Australian Women's Weekly.
Moroccan-style vegetable stew with harissa
Slowcooked Moroccan-style vegetables that will melt in your mouth.
Merguez, beetroot and lentil salad
Merguez sausages, from North Africa, are traditionally made with lamb and seasoned with garlic and hot spices. They can be found at most delicatessens and sausage specialists. Golden beetroots have a slightly sweeter flavour than the purple-red variety and can be found at most greengrocers. When trimming the beetroots, leave a little of the stalk […]
Chocolate peppermint slice
If the chocolate topping is too firm to cut, stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. This is very easy to make but impressive. It can also be served as a dessert with vanilla ice-cream. Note
Speculaas
Speculaas are a Dutch Christmas biscuit traditionally made in wooden moulds. If you have them, dust with cornflour or flour; press dough mixture into moulds then draw a knife across the surface to scrape off excess. Turn mould over and slap hard to loosen biscuits onto oven trays. Dust mould with flour between each biscuit. […]
Pharaoh’s pyramid
50cm-square prepared cake board. Most children love lamingtons. We’ve used a lot of them to make this spectacular pyramid  just watch it be devoured. Don’t forget a desert-sand coloured background. For an Egyptian-themed party have the guests come in fancy dress. Note
Rhubarb, apple and pear crumble
The crumbles can be made in individual dishes and frozen, before baking, for up to 2 months. Note
Passionfruit marshmellows
You need four passionfruit to get the required amount of pulp. Note
Spiced lamb roast with walnut and basil pesto
The lamb and vegetables can be prepared, ready for roasting, a day ahead of time. serving suggestion Note
Sticky-glazed pork with pineapple
The pineapple was cut in half lengthways, then sliced thinly. Note
Spicy date pudding with butterscotch sauce
Spicy date pudding with butterscotch sauce
Chocolate fruit slice
This slice can keep for 3 days. Note
Chessboard
EQUIPMENT Deep 22cm (9-inch) square cake pan 35cm (14-inch) square cake board DECORATIONS 500g ready-made white icing pure icing (confectioners’) sugar, for dusting 2 black licorice straps chess pieces Chess has long been considered the sport of kings and aristocrats. If you have a grand master in the making, this is the cake that will […]
Candied bacon with mac and pretzel crumb cheese
Place pretzels in a zip-lock plastic bag; crush roughly with a rolling pin. Combine pretzels with butter and cheeses in a medium bowl. You can make the candied bacon a day ahead; store, covered, in the refrigerator. Note
Ratatouille soup with pistou
Turn the traditional vegetable stew into a tasty soup and elevate it with a fresh basil pistou.
Springtime delight
equipment two deep 18cm-round cake pans 20cm-round covered cake board (page 110) decorations 24 ALLEN’S Strawberries & Cream 6 caramel ALLEN’S Milk Bottle Mania 12 ALLEN’S JAFFAS pink edible glitter dust 1.6 metres ribbon, approximately paper scrapbooking flowers Note
Red wine and garlic beef ribs
This recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note
Pork meatball green curry
This dish is the perfect summer curry. Not too rich but packed to the brim with flavour. You'll be going back for seconds every time.
Panzanella with radish sandwiches
Panzanella is a refreshing Tuscan summer bread salad. We’ve put our own spin on it by using little cubes of radish sandwich instead of the traditional bread pieces. Note
Spicy banana whoopie pies
You need one small overripe banana (130g) for the amount of mashed banana used in this recipe. Whoopie pies are best eaten the day they are made. Note
Risoni with spinach & semi-dried tomatoes
Risoni is a small pasta shaped like a grain of rice. You can substitute any small pasta in this recipe. Note
Mini pizza squares
Gluten-free bread mixes are available in plain and wholegrain, we used plain in this recipe. Note
Pork and mango curry
To spoon the thick cream layer off the top of the coconut cream, don’t shake the can as the thick cream will separate from the liquid underneath. If you shake it, you have to wait until the liquid settles into layers again. Note
Ginger sour cream surprise cake
This cake is best eaten on the day it is made. It is important not to over beat this cake mixture, or the sour cream will slip to the base of the pan. Note
Smoked salmon and herbed cream cheese
This recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note
Ricotta and basil pancakes with tomato and rocket salad
Savoury pancakes are just as delicious as sweet and it's these ricotta and basil pancakes that will wow. Served with a tomato and rocket salad, this healthy, tasty meal is perfect for any time of day.
Snowflakes
You need two large (460g) overripe bananas to get the amount of mashed banana. If you don’t have a candy thermometer, boil the syrup until it’s thick with heavy bubbles. Remove from heat, let bubbles subside, then reassess the thickness of the syrup. Note
Roasted capsicum sauce
A simple and versatile Spanish-style roasted capsicum sauce.
Sticky maple pork sausages
A very quick and easy family meal with sweet and sticky maple pork sausages.
Chocolate cinnamon cake with cherry and red wine syrup
This cake will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, in the fridge for 1 week, or in the freezer for 2 months. Note
Skordalia
Skordalia is a thick dip in Greek cuisine usually made of garlic and potatoes.
Sydney ura-maki
To prevent them from drying out, keep finished ura-maki wrapped in plastic, uncut, until ready to serve. Goes well with sesame dipping sauce, and oysters osaka. Note
Maple and cheddar burgers
Use regular beef mince, not lean, for a nice, juicy patty. Note
Pasta with nut paste, pear & borlotti beans
While this recipe is geared for autumn, you can swap ingredients for the seasons; in spring, use broad beans instead of borlotti beans and bitter salad greens instead of radicchio.
Chargrilled ricotta, chilli and mint-stuffed zucchini flowers
These stuffed ricotta flowers bring together the creaminess of ricotta with the fresh tang of mint and heat of chilli for a truly flavourful summer barbecue treat.
Radicchio and pear risotto
Serve risotto quickly after stirring the radicchio through the rice, as the radicchio will discolour from the heat. This recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note
Pork vindaloo
Vindaloo curry paste can be made up to a week ahead and kept, covered tightly, in the refrigerator. Making this dish a day ahead helps intensify the flavours. Note
Pies to go
Meat filling can be prepared a day ahead. Note
Steamed vanilla custard cups
Wrap the steamer lid in a clean tea towel to avoid condensation drops falling onto the custards. Cook custards in two batches if they don’t all fit in your steamer. Note
Pressure-cooked beef cheeks with red wine and carrots
A bold and hearty stew that celebrates the warmth of fresh spices and tender beef cheeks. This winter staple is best made in an electric pressure cooker which significantly cuts down on the cooking time.
Red fruit salad with lemon mascarpone
Use a melon baller to scoop watermelon into bite-sized balls, if desired, for a more decorative look. Note
Spicy black bean squid stir-fry
Squid can be swapped for prawns or chicken. Note
