Sesame tuna steaks with nori rice
The crunchy sesame seed crust on the tuna gives a nutty aroma while leaving the tuna rare. Note
Stuffed squid saganaki
Saganaki, is the traditional Greek name for a snack or entrée of floured, herbed then fried cheese which is sprinkled with lemon juice and eaten with bread. Note
Mixed bean salad
A light, bright and healthy bean salad for a yummy summer lunch.
Sweet and sour meatballs
Meatballs simmered in a sweet and sour sauce are the ultimate comfort food.
Rigatoni with spicy pork sausages
Delicious and authentic Italian-style rigatoni with spicy pork sausages from Australian Women's Weekly.
Slow-cooked osso buco with mixed mushrooms
Italian-style slow-cooked osso bucco that will melt in your mouth.
Christmas nut tree
Bring out this tree with the coffee, suggesting to your guests that they snap off bits of the branches. Or, for an impressive gift, wrap the whole tree in cellophane and deliver it on the day. Drop teaspoonfuls of chocolate mixture along all the crosses to make branches. Note
Sweet and sour italian pork with capsicum
‘Agrodolce’ is the Italian word used to describe the flavours in this dish and means ‘sour sweet’. Note
Moroccan-flavoured smoked trout and chickpeas
Moroccan-smoked trout and chickpea wrap for a quick and healthy snack on the go.
Prawns with basil remoulade
Use a bland tasting vegetable oil or a light olive oil for the remoulade; it can be made a day ahead and kept, covered, in the fridge. Note
Pan-fried liver
Simple, quick yet luxurious pan-fried liver from Australian Women's Weekly.
Poached egg
Eggs contain 11 essential vitamins and minerals and are choc-full of protein. While egg allergy is one of the most common allergies in children, researchers from the University of Melbourne have found that introducing eggs early is thought to provide protection. Note
Loaded sweet potato fries
Sweet potato fries loaded with delicious pulled beef short ribs, candied jalapenos, chimichurri and mozzarella.
Little shop of cupcakes
Equipment; 30cm (12-inch) square cake board 12 yellow mini paper cases If using butter cream instead of the strawberry frosting, you will need one quantity of butter cream tinted pink. Note
Orange pekoe fruit and nut rolls
Stand nut rolls, upright in tins, on oven tray The tin needs to be coated thickly with melted butter so the roll won’t stick to the inside of the tin. Don’t use cooking-oil spray, as this doesn’t give a good enough coating and the roll will stick and be hard to turn out. Serve nut […]
Spiced lamb roast with figs & honey
Make double the herb rub mixture, toss half the quantity through steamed couscous and serve with the lam Note
Mixed nut cake
A Greek New Year’s cake called vasilopita, this recipe is traditionally made with a single coin baked into it, legend having it that the person who is served the slice containing the coin will have good luck in the coming year. This cake can be baked in a deep 19cm-square cake pan. Mix and match […]
Peach Melba
A cheesecake pan is similar to a texas muffin pan, only the base is removable. Note
Mini baked herb ricotta
Serve mini baked ricottas warm or cold. Recipe can be made a day ahead, store, covered, in the refrigerator. Note
Lamb’s lettuce, avocado and tomato salad
Lamb’s lettuce is also known as mâche or corn salad  it has a mild, almost nutty flavour and tender, narrow, dark-green leaves. Note
Roasted beetroot and blue cheese salad with honey pecans
This mouth-watering salad is full of contrasting flavours and textures, from creamy cheese to crunchy nuts.
Peanut slice
This recipe can be made 3 days ahead and stored. Note
Spiced lamb cutlets with coriander pumpkin
We used a mild curry powder for flavour but use what you like. Freeze any leftover coconut milk and store it in user-friendly portions for future meals. Note
Smoked chicken salad
A light and healthy smoked chicken salad for a midweek lunch.
Sweet and sour tamarind pork
Rich and delicious sweet and sour tamarind pork from Australian Women's Weekly.
Chocolate cases with mascarpone and berries
We used Grand Marnier in this recipe, but you can use Cointreau or any other orange-flavoured liqueur, if you prefer. You need a small, new paintbrush for this recipe. Paper cases can be found in confectionery stores and some supermarkets. Note
Macadamia and cranberry wafers
Wafers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Note
Grape and apple salad with goat’s cheese
An exotic salad with grapes, apples and goat's cheese.
Mixed berry cake with vanilla bean syrup
If you don’t have a baba pan, use a deep 20cm (8 inch) round cake pan; line base and side with baking paper. Wash used vanilla pods and add to jars of caster (superfine) sugar to make vanilla sugar, often used in baking. Note
Passionfruit ice-cream
You can also freeze the ice-cream mixture in an ice-cream machine; follow your machine’s manufacturer’s instructions. Note
Raspberry and lemon mascarpone parfaits
Rich, creamy and fruity, this classic dessert has it all.
Puttanesca potato bake
Pimp your potato bake with traditional Puttanesca flavours of olives and pancetta.
Spicy lentils with peas and potatoes
You can substitute 2 cups (400g) dried brown lentils, soaked overnight and boiled until just tender, for the canned lentils, if you prefer. Note
Mushroom and rocket risotto
This recipe is best made close to serving. Note
Raspberry and almond ice-cream sandwiches
Chocolate wheatens are wheatmeal-based biscuits topped with milk or dark chocolate. Instead of the raspberries use other frozen berries like blackberries or strawberries or try using a combination of all three. Note
Passionfruit, pineapple and mint muffins
You will need about 4 passionfruit for this recipe. Note
Rice moussaka
Cook ½ cup (100g) white short-grain rice for this recipe. Note
Roasted snapper with horseradish mayo
The recipe can be doubled to serve 4; use two baking dishes for even cooking. Note
Sugared almonds
We used blue sugared almonds, available from confectionery and speciality nut shops, but you can use any colour you like. Note
Cajun chicken pockets
Chicken can be marinated in cajun mixture overnight. Cook chicken and fill pockets as required. Note
Potato and onion bhaji
Potato and onion bhaji is a spicy and delicious fast food dish from Maharashtra, India.
Sea salt and cashew caramels
Rich and salty caramel treats made all the better with the addition of cashew nuts.
Mini chocolate meringue nests
Pavlova nests can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container. Fill with cream just before serving. Note
Lamb meatballs with mint and coriander chutney
Mediterranean-style lamb meatballs with a fresh and herbaceous chutney.
Chargrilled polenta strips with corn salsa
Substitute the fresh corn with a 420g (13½-ounce) can of drained corn kernels, if you prefer. Polenta can be prepared a day ahead; store, covered, in the fridge. Note
Gingerbread people
Give the traditional gingerbread people an Aussie spin with these adorable gingerbread biscuits dressed in their togs!
Cheeseburgers with caramelised onion
A classic cheeseburger with caramelised onion, gherkin, tomato and lettuce.
Rice with mushrooms and spinach
Flat-leaf parsley can be substituted for the basil. A simple covered cooking method replaces the usual labour-intensive non-stop stirring required in more traditional risottos. Best results will be achieved by using arborio rice, but you can use any medium-grain rice, such as calrose. Note
Potato and lentil patties
If you don’t have leftover mashed potato, prepared mashed potato is available from the vegetable section of most large supermarkets. Note
Potato salad with green olives and dill
We used Sicilian olives in this recipe. They are smooth and fine-skinned with a crisp, crunchy bite and a refreshingly piquant, buttery flavour. Note
Morning trifles
You need about three passionfruit for this recipe. You could layer these trifles in two 1-cup (250ml) glasses, for a prettier look. Note
Gumball machines
Use Skittles as an alternative to the mini M&M’s. Store the cakes in an airtight container in a cool darkplace. Refrigerating the cakes will cause the colour on the M&M’s to run. Note
Slow-roasted duck with citrus peaches
An exquisite Asian-style duck dish with citrus peaches and duck fat potatoes.
Satay pork & noodle stir-fry
A sweet and nutty satay pork and noodle stir-fry from Australian Women's Weekly.
Sweet cucumber and orange salad
Traditionally served as an accompaniment to spicy dishes, this recipe would also make a great light vegetarian starter. Note
Peppered beef & mushroom pies
Pies will keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days. They can be frozen uncooked or cooked. Uncooked pies can be baked from frozen. Thaw pies before re-heating. Note
