Sushi-style smoked salmon salad
Use a vegetable peeler to cut the cucumber into ribbons. If taking the salad to work for lunch, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve. Note
Overnight sherried date and walnut loaf
This loaf keeps for 3 days. Note
Spaghetti with prawns and tomato
This recipe is best made as close to serving as possible as prawns toughen on reheating. Note
Smoky tomato sauce
We used black tea leaves, but you could also use a smoky tea such as lapsang souchong. It’s a good idea to do the smoking on the barbecue. Note
Roasted tomato, goat cheese and chicken pizza
Lebanese bread can be substituted for prepared pizza base. Note
Steamed sweet chilli prawn dumplings
Delicious and comforting steamed sweet chilli prawn dumplings from Australian Women's Weekly.
Choc-mint squares
If you like, create stencils by cutting out 20 shapes or letters from baking paper. Position the stencils on the slice and dust with sifted cocoa powder. Carefully remove stencils. Cut the slice into squares using a hot dry knife. Note
Rocket and mint
Also goes well with potato salad; pan-fried beef eye-fillet steaks (omit water so the pesto has a thicker consistency); grilled lamb kebabs. Note
Peach and walnut galettes
Ready-rolled puff pastry can be bought at any local supermarket. Note
Maple-glazed baby carrots
Gorgeously sweet orange and maple glazed baby carrots. The perfect accompaniment for your next dinner party.
Satay chicken skewers
Make your own version of the popular Asian-style satay chicken starter dish to impress your family and friends.
Smoked trout and brie salad
Watercress has deep green, clover-shaped leaves that have a peppery, spicy flavour. It is highly perishable and should be used the day it is bought. Note
Pancetta and cheese muffins
You can use thinly sliced gluten-free bacon instead of the pancetta, if you like. Note
Spicy chicken with orange & watermelon salad
Harissa is a fiery Moroccan sauce or paste made from dried chillies, cumin, garlic, oil and caraway seeds.
Strawberry meringue cakes
For a dairy-free version of this cake, substitute dairy-free spread for the butter and soy milk for the milk. Note
Potato dumplings with burnt butter
Lasoda or sebago potatoes can be used for this recipe. Potato flour can be used in place of wheat flour for a gluten-free version; make sure to use a gluten- free chicken stock as well. Note
Croque monsieur baguette
Grilled ham and cheese sandwiches that originated in French cafés and are typically made with gruyère.
Mushroom and parsley omelette
Basil can be substituted for parsley. Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Sardine skewers with gremolata dressing
You can buy butterflied sardines from most good fish markets, or get your fishmonger to butterfly the fish for you. To butterfly your own fish, buy an already gutted fish, slice down the length of the belly until just before the tail, place fish, belly-down, on a chopping board and roll gently with a rolling […]
Pumpkin and feta pizzas
Creamy pumpkin and bitey feta make this simple pizza an easy meal with loads of flavour.
Sausage and crunchy slaw burgers
Delicious little burgers with grilled beef sausages and a crunchy slaw.
Napoletana pizza
Naples is widely credited as the birthplace of pizza, where it was originally sold to the city’s poor by street vendors. The world’s first pizzeria was opened there in 1830 and is still in operation today. The beauty of the napoletana pizza lies in its simplicity. We recommend using only the best and freshest ingredients […]
Sukiyaki
You could use beef sirloin or rib eye (scotch fillet) instead of the rump steak. Sukiyaki beef is available fresh and frozen from Asian grocery stores and selected supermarkets. A traditional sukiyaki pan is available from Japanese stores. Note
Sea shell cake
Equipment two 20cm (8-inch) round cake pans 30cm (12-inch) round prepared cake board or plate shell-shaped chocolate moulds Note
Mediterranean lamb meatballs with white bean dip
Bring the Med to your home with these scrumptious lamb meatballs and a garlicky white bean dip.
One-pot fry-up
Use chipolata sausages if you prefer them. Cook the tomatoes until the skins begin to shrivel and split, then add the spinach and stir until wilted. Push the mixture slightly to the side of the frying pan to make four holes for the eggs to slide into. Crack the eggs, one at a time, into […]
Mediterranean grain salad with honey cumin labne
Labne is yoghurt that has been drained of whey. A short draining time, results in a thick, creamy yoghurt, while a longer one, will achieve the consistency of a soft yoghurt-cheese, that can be rolled into balls. You can make your own or buy it from supermarkets. Note
Sesame beef stir-fry
Super fast and easy Asian beef stir-fry topped with crunchy sesame seeds.
Mixed oyster mushroom and ginger noodles
Pink and yellow oyster mushrooms are available at selected farmers’ markets, grocery stores and online. Choose mushrooms as described by variety. Avoid slimy looking caps and those that look shrivelled. Store mushrooms as described by variety, otherwise, store in a paper or calico bag in the refrigerator. They generally last for up to 3 days […]
Piccalilli
Use a mixture of cauliflower, carrots, celery, green tomatoes, cucumber and pickling onions. If the mixture seems too wet, drain away some of the liquid before bottling. Note
Spanish chicken pie
Chicken, chorizo, tomato and saffron come together in this delicious Spanish pie.
Mongolian garlic lamb
The lamb will be easier to cut if you freeze it for about 20 minutes before slicing. Note
Smoked trout salad roll
Make the filling in advance, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Note
Sam the toolman
Build it and they will come…and eat it with gusto. The toy tools are readily available from most toy stores. White icing is also known as fondant (it’s the traditional icing used on wedding cakes). It is available in packets from the supermarket and cake decorating shops. Note
Spanish cream
Recipe can be made two days ahead, store, covered, in the refrigerator. Don’t worry if the mixture separates, giving you two layers, one creamy and one clear. The mixture separates into two layers when the gelatine mixture is of a different temperature to that of the cream mixture, when the two mixtures are combined, they […]
Roast salmon with fennel and apple salad
If you don’t have a large enough oven tray to fit the salmon, ask the fishmonger to remove the head of the salmon for you. Salmon can also be cooked on a covered barbecue. Note
Spiced beef and coconut cream soup with rice
A creamy beef and coconut cream soup that packs a big spicy punch.
Saffron honey syrup cakes
Beautiful bite-size cakes with succulent syrup and subtle saffron flavour.
Potato, spinach and za’atar frittatas
Crispy Middle Eastern-style potato and spinach frittatas packed full of za'atar, a blend of roasted dry spices.
Pierre peacock
Pierre the French peacock is a fun and beautiful cake that the kid's will love.
Muesli and fruit trifle cups
You can substitute any fruit for the strawberries and mangoes in this recipe. Mixed berries are another great option, remember frozen berries are full of flavour and are just as delicious as fresh ones, so this is a good year round alternative. Note
Spicy tomato and saffron chicken casserole
Preserved lemon is available at delicatessens and some supermarkets. Note
Spicy barbecued spatchcock with baked rösti and sweet capsicum puree
The chilli paste made in this recipe also tastes great rubbed over a whole chicken or fish before being roasted. Note
Lentil and pancetta stuffed chickens
Don’t over stuff the chickens as this will affect the cooking time. Note
Mexican vegetable skewers
Use metal skewers to pierce through the hard core of the corn slices. Note
Sailing boats
White icing is also known as fondant (it’s the traditional icing used on wedding cakes). It is available in packets from the supermarket and cake decorating shops. Note
Peach jalousie
Nectarines, apricots or berries would be delicious in place of the peaches. serving suggestion Serve with thick (double) cream. Note
Potato skins
Potato skins can be served hot or at room temperature; use scooped out flesh in potato salad or bubble and squeak. Note
Sage & olive sauteed potatoes
Remaining garlic-infused oil can be used in salad dressings. Note
Mushy fresh peas with almonds and artichokes
Make this stunning side dish in spring to take advantage of delicious in-season artichokes and peas.
Swirl of hearts
Gem strings on wire are available from craft stores. If you can’t find them, use small lengths of pink ribbon. Note
Ricotta and herb calzones
Calzones are folded pizzas or pizza turnovers filled with good things – one of the best foods ever invented for a picnic, a party or eating on the go. Note
Chicken fajitas
Mexican-style chicken fajitas with pan-fried chicken and capsicum.
Pastilla with sweet yogurt cream
Sweet pastilla is traditionally served with sweetened warmed milk to reduce the crunchiness of the layered pastille. We like to use the pastilla to dip into the sweet yogurt cream. Note
Prosciutto and cheese asparagus
Fontina is a smooth, firm Italian cow’s-milk cheese with a creamy, nutty taste and brown or red rind. It is an ideal melting or grilling cheese. You can use swiss, cheddar or gouda cheeses instead. Note
Spice-crusted racks with potato wedges
Kalonji, also known as nigella, are tiny, angular seeds, black on the outside and creamy within, having a sharp nutty flavour that can be enhanced by a brief toasting in a dry hot pan before use. Kalonji can be found in most Asian and Middle-Eastern food shops. Note
Necklace and earrings
Equipment 22cm x 30cm (9-inch x 12-inch) baking dish 12-hole (⅓-cup/80ml) standard muffin pan 12-hole (1-tablespoon/20ml) mini muffin pan 12 mini muffin paper cases 6.5cm (2½-inch) Heart-shaped cutter 4cm (1½-inch) Heart-shaped cutter 30cm x 40cm (12-inch x 16-inch) rectangular prepared cake board This cake is at its best made a day ahead of the party. […]
