Madeira cake
This cake does not actually contain the sweet wine called Madeira. Its name is derived from the fact that it used to be served with a small glass of Madeira for afternoon or high tea in Victorian England. Note
Spelt spaghetti with cherry tomato sauce and vongole
Vongole (clams) will need to soak in salted water for 30 minutes before starting this recipe. Fast-cooking clams are packed with a good dose of iron, B vitamins and the mineral chronium, which the body needs to regulate blood glucose levels. Note
Rice pudding with blueberry compote
You can use any type of berry you like in the compote. Note
Palliard of chicken with asparagus and tarragon sauce
The term palliard' means a quick-cooking, thinly sliced or pounded piece of meat, usually veal, beef or chicken. It may also be known as an escalope’. Remove the tenderloin from chicken breast; this is the thin strip of meat lying just under the breast. Using a large sharp knife, cut each chicken breast in half […]
Peaches & cream cupcakes
It is fine to use just one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Note
Larry lion
This king of the jungle cake will be a hit with young explorers at a jungle-themed safari. If the weather is wet or humid, chop the Violet Crumble bars and position them on the cake just before the party, as the damp air will make them sticky. You’ll have about 1 cup of cake mixture […]
Myrtle the turtle
Packaged cupcakes usually come iced, however, you can ice over the top with the frosting or remove the icing. Place the muffins in matching paper cases, if you like. Note
Pancetta and eggs
Pancetta, an Italian unsmoked bacon, can be used, sliced or chopped, as an ingredient in recipes rather than eaten on its own. It’s also great used as a pizza topping. Note
Peanut sambal
If shrimp paste is unavailable, substitute 1 tablespoon fish sauce. Shrimp paste is available from Asian grocery stores or the Asian section of most supermarkets. Tamarind concentrate is made from dried tamarind pulp and is a popular souring agent that adds an appetising tang and fruity background flavour to curries and sauces Note
Mexican chicken tortilla bake
You need to buy half a large barbecued chicken (450g) to get the amount of shredded meat required for this recipe. Note
Pickled gherkins
The gherkins will lose their colour gradually during storage. This does not affect their taste or texture in any way. Note
Castle for a princess
Remember to remove the skewers from the drawbridge before cutting the cake. Note
Pink on white flower cake
Equipment 35cm (14-inch) round wooden cake board 20cm (8-inch) round wooden cake board 15cm (6-inch) round wooden cake board Smoothing tools 6 wooden skewers Fine long wooden skewer Silicone flower mould Small metal spatula 4 small piping bags Small (number 2) plain piping tube Silicone moulds come in myriad shapes and sizes. The mould we […]
Sticky coconut rice balls with lime syrup
This recipe is best made just before serving, and not suitable to freeze. Note
Mixed baked vegetables with rosemary and garlic
Soft fresh goat cheese can be substituted for fetta, if desired. Note
Penne bolognese
to freeze Complete recipe to the end of step 3. Cool sauce to room temperature. Transfer to an airtight container. Label, date and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat in a saucepan and continue from step 4. Stir in ⅓ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves just before serving, […]
Swede and kumara bake
Recipe can be made 1 day ahead and refrigerated, covered. Casseroles and bakes enhance the flavour of your favourite vegetables in these nutritious, hearty meals including potato and cauliflower gratin and garlic, vegetable and rice casserole. Note
Spicy prawn and avocado salad
Croutons can be prepared a day ahead. Keep in an airtight container. Prawns can be shelled several hours ahead and kept covered in refrigerator. Prepare salad as required. Note
Pasta perfect
We’ve used penne pasta in this recipe, but feel free to use spaghetti, if you prefer. Stir in ⅓ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves just before serving, if you like. Note
Mint slice bites
Peppermint essence is an extract of distilled peppermint leaves Note
Dusky rose cake
EQUIPMENT: 12 lengths 18-gauge floral wire Long-nosed pliers Flower glue Styrofoam Block vinyl mat 3cm (1-inch), round cutter 4cm (1½-inch), round cutter 5.5cm (2¾-inch) round cutter Flower mat Ball tool Fine artist’s paint brush Small non-stick rolling pin 12-hole round-based, shallow (1 tablespoon/20ml) patty pan Stamens 1.5cm (¾-inch) 4-petal blossom cutter Florist’s tape 45cm (18-inch) […]
Sausage and tabbouleh pitta breads
We used beef sausages here, but this snack would be just as good with chicken, pork or lamb sausages depending on your child’s tastes. You can replace the baba ghanoush with hummus. Note
Rogan josh
A Kashmiri speciality using only the most tender young lamb available from this mountainous province in north India. “This is winter comfort food for me. I like to make it on a weekend to eat through the week.” Sophia Young was a New York-trained chef before she began in the Test Kitchen in 1993. She […]
Pho bo
This is Vietnam’s famous beef noodle soup. Note
Nougat parfait with ruby red grapefruit syrup
Not suitable to microwave. Note
Raspberry and lychee tarts
You will need about 3 punnets of raspberries for this recipe. Note
Glazed fruit stollen
Stollen is delicious toasted lightly under a griller (broiler); serve it buttered. Bread flour is a strong flour, meaning that it has a relatively high gluten (protein) content; this causes the bread to rise, giving it shape and structure. It is available from most supermarkets. Note
Gingerbread christmas ornaments
Christmas cutters are available from all good kitchenware shops or cake decorating shops. Note
Charlotte the sheep
You can use ready-made air-popped popcorn instead of making your own; you will need about 8 cups. While this looks cute enough for a baby’s first birthday, it’s best not to use the popcorn instead, pipe some of the frosting over the sheep to make its woolly coat. Note
Rice pudding with cardamom and raisins
It is fine to use just the one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. You can use any dried fruit in place of the raisins in this recipe such as dried apricots or peaches. Note
Petits fours
Delicious little French confectioneries that literally mean 'small oven'.
Spiced lemon lamb
The perfect summer lamb dish for cooking on the backyard barbecue.
Spaghetti with herbed ricotta
Pepato is an Italian sheep’s milk cheese, most often pecorino, studded with peppercorns. It is available from some delicatessens and specialty cheese shops. If you can’t find it, use pecorino or parmesan cheese with a good grinding of black pepper. Note
Rice porridge with raisins
If you cannot find doongara rice, use white long-grain rice instead. Doongara rice was developed and is grown in Australia. It’s a white, long-grain rice similar to basmati, and has a higher content of amylose (starch) than other rice, which means it is more slowly digested it has a lower glycaemic index than most […]
Strawberry and rhubarb muffins
You need about 2 large trimmed rhubarb stems for this recipe. Muffins can be served warm or at room temperature. Note
Mixed vegetable salad with peanut sauce
The peanut sauce can be made in a food processor or blender instead of a mortar and pestle. You need about a quarter of a small cauliflower for this recipe. Note
Slow-roasted beef shanks
These slow-roasted beef shanks will melt in your mouth.
Glazed rosewater madeleines
Tender madeleine biscuits flavoured with vanilla and gentle dipped in a sweet rosewater glaze.
Spinach, capsicum and feta pizza
Spinach, capsicum and feta pizza
Parsnip, pear and blue cheese salad
For best results when deep-frying, check the oil is hot enough before adding the parsnip strips. Dip the handle end of a wooden spoon into the hot oil, if bubbles immediately form around the wood, the oil is the correct temperature. Note
Raspberry jellies with sweet almond cream
We used a low-calorie packet of jelly crystals because we wanted the cranberry and raspberry flavour but you can use any jelly crystals you like, as long as it makes 2 cups (500ml) jelly; raspberry, port wine and cherry-flavoured jelly would all work well. Note
Mixed berry and mascarpone brioche
This beautifully sweet dish combines fluffy brioche, creamy mascarpone cheese and fresh mixed berries to create this indulgent breakfast dish, perfect for the weekend!
Milk chocolate praline eggs
We used Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs available in most supermarkets. Note
Potato, chicken and corn soup
This soup is great for lunch at the office or for a picnic. If a microwave is not available for reheating the soup, pack it in a preheated insulated flask. Note
Chicken and water chestnut tofu pouches
Healthy, delicious and authentic Asian-style chicken and water chestnut tofu pouches.
Princess Belinda
Treat your little princess to the sweetest birthday cake around this year.
Pork rice-paper rolls
These pork rolls are a tasty starter before a main course of fried rice or a bowl of chicken broth with rice noodles.
Pear and walnut chutney
A sweet and delicious pear and walnut chutney from Australian Women's Weekly.
Portuguese chicken with fig salad
Butterflied chickens are available from specialist chicken and butcher shops. Note
Raspberry layered butterfly cake
Use small piping bags with or without small plain tubes, or use strong plastic bags snip a tiny corner from the bag for easy piping. Prepared cake boards are available from cake decorating and craft stores. You will need one 20cm (8-inch) round board for this cake. The cake can be baked two days […]
Shimmering wedding crystals
The shimmer on the cake and the crystals on the stand capture the light, giving this stunning cake an eye-catching sparkle. The cake stand needs to have a flat base so it can be supported by the skewers in the middle tier. If the base of the stand is not flat, cut a piece of […]
Orange blossom trifle cake
You will need about 12 oranges for this recipe. Gelatine leaves are available from delicatessens and some supermarkets and have a neutral taste and are easier to dissolve than powdered gelatine. If using powdered gelatine, use 2 tablespoons; scatter over warm sugar and juice mixture; stir until dissolved. Note
Sticky pork spare ribs
In a pressure cooker these sticky and saucy pork spare ribs can be whipped up in no time.
Pomegranate-glazed turkey with cornbread seasoning
To test if turkey is cooked, insert a skewer sideways into the thickest part of the thigh then remove and press flesh to release the juices. If the juice runs clear, the turkey is cooked. Alternatively, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh, without touching bone; it should reach 90°C. This […]
Oliver the lion
Allen’s Teeth and Milk Bottles can be found in packets of Allen’s Teeth `n’ Stuff and Allen’s Retro Party Mix. Note
Moroccan sweet potato bake
These crispy Moroccan-style sweet potato fries are the perfect side dish.
Chilled tofu with ginger and green onion
Be careful when working with silken tofu as it is very soft and breaks easily. Use a mix of basil and mint leaves if you cannot find japanese mint. Note
Sticky rice with green mango and apple salad
Thai sticky rice (also known as glutinous' or sweet' rice) is a short, fat and chalky white rice that becomes soft and sticky once cooked.
Sichuan duck with snow pea salad
There are many classic Chinese dishes that marry duck and sichuan pepper. In this recipe, the fresh-flavoured salad sets off the spicy union to perfection.
Rissoles with grilled onions
Delicious little French croquettes with a tangy caramelised onions from Australian Women's Weekly.
Poached pears with chocolate sauce
If you can’t find corella pears, use four beurre bosc pears instead. The same quantity of red wine can be used in place of the port; the end result may not be as sweet, so adjust sweetening accordingly. Pears can be reheated gently in the syrup, or served cold. You can sprinkle some fine strips […]
Seeing stripes at four
Use a gluten-free packet cake mix for this recipe, if you like. Just make sure the ingredients for the butter cream and the decorations are also gluten-free. Number 4 cake pans can be hired from cake decorating suppliers. Note
