Souvlakia with tomato, almond and mint salad
You need to soak eight bamboo skewers in cold water for at least an hour before use to prevent them from splintering or burning during cooking. Note
Spiced sponge with pistachio honey cream
A light and summery spiced sponge cake with a delicious pistachio honey cream.
Rosewater and pistachio cheesecake cups
Persian fairy floss, also called Pashmak is available from delis and specialist food shops. If unavailable, ordinary fairy floss can be used. Note
Choc cherry macaroon hearts
Store in an airtight container for up to a week. Note
Pomegranate molasses
Keep an eye on the syrup towards the end of the cooking time; as it reduces, you need to reduce the temperature to maintain a gentle simmer. Use any leftover pomegranate seeds in salads or sprinkle over desserts. Note
Gelato bouquet
Gelato flavours used for this recipe: lemon, green apple, strawberry and mango although any flavours can be used. A very firm ice-cream may be used in place of the gelato, scoop it directly onto the ice-cream cones just before serving. Make sure the oven trays and cake board fit in your freezer before starting. Note
Shichimi-spiced prawns with radish salad
Shichimi togarashi (also known as seven-spice mix or seven-spice blend) is a Japanese spice blend. It is available from specialist spice shops and Asian grocery stores Note
Coconut ice butterflies
Tie a small pink ribbon in a bow around each cake, if you like. Note
Sticky sweet & sour quail
Sweet and sour quail perfectly balanced with a pine nut salad.
Smoked ocean trout kedgeree
You need to cook about 1¾ cups of white medium-grain rice to get the amount of cooked rice required for this recipe. Note
Peggy penguin
A puff of fairy floss makes a soft and cuddly chest for this lovable southern visitor. Note
Life’s a beach at 30
We used scrap-booking decorations available from craft and hobby shops. This cake can be assembled directly onto a table or covered 24-inch square cake plate. Note
Chocolate box
We found that using a cheese slicer is an easy and effective way of making large chocolate curls. You can use this recipe as a guide to make the boxes smaller or larger. Who wouldn’t love to receive a gift as wonderful, and as delicious, as this chocolate box? It’s the perfect present for any […]
Perfect honey roll
While this is easy to make, it may take a bit of experimentation with your oven to determine the best temperature and to perfect the timing  two elements that are critical for the success of this sponge cake. Every oven is slightly different to another, be guided by your oven manufacturer’s instructions. As a […]
Red curry lentils
If red curry paste is a little too fiery for your taste buds, use a milder curry paste, or less of the red curry pasteÂ.
Pork cutlets with baked parsnips and apples
You can use apple puree instead of the apple sauce in this recipe. Note
Pappardelle with fresh tomato sauce
This recipe is a delicious change to cooked pasta sauces Âbecause this sauce is uncooked, buy the freshest ingredients you can for a big flavour hit. Note
Cityscape at night
We used car patches available from craft and sewing stores. You could use small diecast cars from toy shops. Be aware of choking hazards if using small plastic cars. If you want a daytime scene, colour the icing light blue and use a yellow jube as the sun and the sugar pearls to represent sun […]
Meatball pho
Pho, the well-known vietnamese noodle soup, is usually eaten for breakfast, but is great to eat at any time of the day. Note
Pear and almond cake with passionfruit glaze
You will need about 4 passionfruit for this recipe. Note
Prosciutto and feta baked eggs
Give cereal a miss and try these prosciutto and feta baked eggs instead!
Corn and pea samosas
Delicious and simple appetizers: corn and pea samosas packed full of spices.
Pesto fish kebabs
The fish can be marinated and threaded onto skewers a day ahead, store, covered, in the refrigerator. You can use any large fish fillets or steaks, such as ling, gemfish, snapper, kingfish or silver warehou, for this recipe. Soak 12 bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before using to avoid scorching or […]
Spicy beef empanadas
Empanadas are crispy pastries stuffed with spicy beef, tomato and potatoes.
Rogan josh
Rogan josh, traditionally made with lamb, is an Indian tomato-based curry, and literally means "meat in spicy red sauce".
Prawns with crispy thai basil
To save time purchase 500g shelled prawns for this recipe. Note
Rainbow serpent birthday cupcakes
You’ll have about ½ cup of the cake mixture left over; make more cakes for a longer serpent, if you like Note
Roasted beetroot and orange salad
Wear gloves when peeling beetroot to stop the juice from staining your hands. Note
Portuguese stew
Many countries have similar kinds of dishes: Spain has a cocido with chickpeas, the French have the pot-au-feu - the origins are always peasant food where cheap cuts of meat and seasonal vegetables are cooked together in one big pot.
Pineapple coconut cake with pineapple frosting
We used a 250ml carton of pineapple juice for this recipe. Note
Sweet chilli chicken puffs
Chicken puffs should not be reheated more than once. Puffs can be baked several hours ahead. Cool slightly then refrigerate. Reheat thoroughly in a 160°C preheated oven just before serving. Note
Mini gingerbread house
Use any scraps of pastry to make trees, people or other decorations and bake with walls. Candy canes and lollipops also make good decorations. Note
Sweet and sour vegetables with fried tofu
Packaged fried tofu is available from most supermarkets. Note
Potato cakes
The combination of mashed potato, bacon, onion, cheese and sour cream in these cakes is so good you’ll find it hard to stop at one. You can also use lasoda or pink-eye potatoes for this recipe. Note
Ricotta and chocolate cheesecake with grapes
This indulgence chocolate cheesecake recipe is made even more sweet with the addition of rich ricotta cheese. We've also swirled through juicy grapes and runny honey for a burst of natural sweetness.
Pecan choc-chunk cookies
You will need approximately 1 cup (120g) pecans to make enough ground pecans for this recipe. Note
Glam bag birthday cakes
You will need 12 strong wooden toothpicks, tips broken off into 1.5cm lengths. Note
Mocha trifle
Rich and delicious mocha trifle with a kick of Tia Maria or your favourite liqueur.
Porridge with sauteed fruit
To avoid the overnight soaking, microwave the tea and fruit mixture on high (100%) power for 5 minutes, allow to cool and serve. Note
Pilaf
This fragrant pilaf with crunchy almonds is a great accompaniment to meat stews and curries.
Camo cupcakes
12-hole (-cup/80ml) standard muffin pan 12 dark green paper cupcake cases 4 paper piping bags plastic wrap We made the cupcakes here, instead of buying them, so we could tint the mixture in camouflage colours. To save time, decorate the tops of store-bought cupcakes with the camouflage icing. Vanilla frosting is available in tubs from […]
Mocha cream hearts
Delicate coffee biscuit hearts, smothered in chocolate either side of a generous dollop of mocha cream will have you feeling the love.
Pork kofta with mint yoghurt
Delicious little pork kofta on skewers served with mint yoghurt from Australian Women's Weekly.
Sacher torte
A classic dessert, this wonderfully chocolatey sacher torte is perfect for birthdays, weddings or anniversaries.
Gift Christmas cakes
Start the recipe at least a day ahead, as the fruit mixture needs to stand overnight. Note
Mushroom, olive and anchovy pizza
We used a large (25cm diameter) thick-based packaged pizza base for this recipe. Pizza can be prepared and frozen in its unbaked form. Place frozen pizza in hot oven; allow about 10 minutes extra cooking time. Note
Mocha puffs
Sweet and fluffy pastry puffs filled with a rich chocolate and coffee cream and drizzled with sweet toffee.
Choc-cherry macaroon slice
Shredded or flaked coconut take longer to toast than desiccated coconut. You can toast it in the oven or in a dry frying pan – either way, you have to watch it carefully. If you’re using the pan method, stir the coconut the whole time, then take it out of the pan the second it’s […]
Gingery pear cake
Cake will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 days. Note
Rösti with ham and cherry tomatoes
Crispy Swiss rösti with pan-fried ham and cherry tomatoes from Australian Women's Weekly.
Mashed white beans and zucchini
This delicious and simple mash can be whipped up in no time at all.
Poached eggs with polenta and mushrooms
Polenta tends to become firmer as it stands; stir in a little extra boiling water if you prefer a softer texture. Note
Roast pork with chestnuts and pancetta
This recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note
Muscatel brownie cake with fudge icing
A rich brownie cake packed full of the flavours of the muscat grape in both wine and vine form.
Prawn remoulade
Goes well with rumaki crab dip Note
Pesto chicken with grilled zucchini
Chicken and anything it is marinated in needs to be fully cooked to rid it of harmful bacteria. Wash any kitchen equipment that comes in contact with raw chicken thoroughly with warm soapy water. Chicken thighs are delicious, but are often overlooked in favour of breast fillets. The thigh is full of flavour and will […]
Saucy caramel pudding
This recipe is also nut-free and gluten-free Note
Mini steamed puddings
Mini versions of an old classic dessert that are perfect for individual serving.
Pork with pineapple and cucumber salsa
Light and summery dish of pan-fried pork with a sweet and spicy pineapple and cucumber salsa.
