New year’s eve glitter balls
Use white Candy Melts in place of chocolate Melts for a whiter finish Note
Roast beef and herbed cream cheese rolls
You could use pastrami, shaved turkey or chicken breast instead of the beef. Note
Seafood combination omelette
We removed the roe from the scallops, but it can be left intact, if you prefer. Note
Pink sweetheart cake
Cake is best decorated on day required. Note
Raspberry powder puffs
You can use any fresh berries you like in this recipe. Note
Strawberries romanoff
Cointreau or Triple Sec can be substituted for Grand Marnier. Note
Spiced lentils
A fragrant and delicious spiced lentil side dish from Australian Women's Weekly.
Sichuan gai lan
Sichuan is a province in southwest China known for its abundant use of chilli and eye-wateringly fiery dishes.
Roast potatoes with aïoli
Quick and easy-to-make crispy roast potatoes with paprika aïoli from Australian Women's Weekly.
Snapper, fennel and semi-dried tomato parcels
A modern take on the traditional French method of cooking “en papillote” (in sealed paper packets), this recipe uses aluminium foil rather than parchment to enclose the ingredients. Cooking this way intensifies the contained flavours. Note
Moroccan beef salad
A light and summery Moroccan-style beef salad packed full of apricots, sultanas, pine nuts, mint and dill.
Moroccan salmon with avocado salsa
Recipe is best prepared as required. Note
Mini chicken pies
Pies can be cooked one day ahead; keep, covered, in refrigerator. Reheat pies in a single layer on oven trays, covered loosely with foil, in oven (180°C/160°C fan-forced) for about 10 minutes. Uncooked pies can be frozen between layers of freezer wrap for up to three months; thaw in refrigerator for 12 hours or overnight […]
Prawn, squid and salsa verde pizza
To save time, buy shelled and deveined prawns and calamari rings from your local fish supplier. Some major supermarkets also have a fresh seafood section. Note
Satay beef skewers
Satay sauce is a sauce made from roasted peanuts and is widely used in the cuisines of Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and China.
Rhubarb and orange marmalade
For best results use only the reddest parts of the rhubarb stems. Note
Beef saltimbocca
Saltimbocca is a classic Italian dish that literally translates as "jump in the mouth". It is usually made of beef or veal, and rolled with proscuitto and sage leaves.
Spelt crêpes with poached pear and blueberries
Treat yourself this morning with gorgeous French-style spelt crêpes with poached pear and blueberries.
Spicy drumsticks with tomato, rocket & herb salad
Sumac is a purple-red, astringent spice ground from berries growing on shrubs that flourish wild around the Mediterranean, it adds a tart, lemony flavour to dishes. It can be found in Middle-Eastern food stores and most major supermarkets. Note
Potato, spinach and goat’s cheese soufflés
This is a quick version of making a soufflé as the base is not made on a flour-thickened cheese sauce. Note
Ricotta lemon pancakes with honey
Theses healthy lemon ricotta pancakes skip the sugar and instead are topping with zesty mandarin pieces and a drizzle of honey for a clean, simple breakfast pancake dish. The right way to start your day.
Spicy sausage pasta bake
Tortiglioni, a straight tubular pasta with grooves on the exterior, works well when baked with a chunky sauce, such as this one.
Skewered potatoes
The metal will conduct heat through the centre of the potatoes, helping them to cook faster. Note
Panettone custard pudding with macerated fruit
Panettone are easy to find around Christmas time, at other times they may not be as readily available. You can use brioche instead, adding a handful of sultanas, or thick-cut fruit bread. Note
Ricotta and silverbeet gnocchi with tomato sauce
Create delicious Italian pasta at home with this beautiful ricotta and silverbeet gnocchi. Served in a fragrant tomato sauce, it's the ultimate comfort food for a cool evening in.
Princess birthday cake
This adorable princess birthday cake is perfect for kids who love all things pretty and pink.
Mashed potato casserole
A crispy and delicious mashed potato casserole is the perfect accompaniment to roast dinners.
Rum, apple and ginger lemonade
You will need about 7 lemons for this recipe. Note
Smiley starfish
Equipment 6-hole (¾-cup/180ml) texas muffin pan 7 x 12-hole (1-tablespoon/20ml) mini muffin pans 1 yellow texas muffin paper case 77 yellow mini muffin paper cases 50cm-square prepared cake board (see basic know-how number 2, pages 160-161) Decorations 85g packet yellow jelly crystals 400g packet Smarties 1 tablespoon orange sprinkles 5cm piece black licorice strap 25 […]
Raspberry and rosewater pink velvet marshmallow cake
This beautiful raspberry and rosewater cake is perfect for a birthday celebration or a Valentine's Day gift for your loved one. Not only does it look amazing, it tastes utterly delicious.
Swirly marble lollipops
store in an airtight container at a cool room temperature until ready to serve. Cake pops will keep for up to a week. Note
Spaghetti napoletana
A classic Italian pasta dish with spaghetti alla napoletana sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.
Polka dot butter cake
Use small piping bags without a tube or 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 30cm (12-inch) round board for this cake. Note
Mini chicken, celery and thyme pies
Charming little savoury pies filled with a delicious chicken, celery and thyme mix.
Chicken and vegetable rolls
These delicious homemade chicken and vegetable rolls are great for sharing.
Lamb and haloumi kebabs
If preferred, use boned lamb leg or shoulder. Make salad just before serving and drizzle with a little red-wine vinegar. Note
Choc-cinnamon meringue topped cake
This cake is at its best eaten on the same day as baking. Keeping time: 1 day. Note
Rich boiled pudding
You will need a 60cm square of unbleached calico. If the fabric is new, soak in cold water overnight, then boil for 20 minutes; rinse well before using. Use day-old breadcrumbs for this recipe. Chop all the fruit to the same size as the sultanas. Wrap the pudding in plastic wrap, seal tightly in a […]
Scotch fillet with white bean and spinach salad
Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes. Stir in coriander. Note
Smoked chicken, radicchio and basil salad
An exquisite and wholesome smoked chicken, radicchio and basil salad from Australian Women's Weekly.
Mild chilli con carne with guacamole
Spice up your night with this Mexican chilli con carne with guacamole.
Minted tuna triangles
Crispy, crunchy and golden minted tuna triangles that are perfect for sharing with friends at the bach.
Pomegranate and pear jelly
You will need 2 large pomegranates (860g) for this recipe. Note
Strawberry and fruit bread pudding
You don’t have to use fruit bread, you could use white bread, croissants or panettone. Croissants are particularly delicious with the strawberry jam. Note
Cranberry & apple fruit mince
If you can’t find dried cherries, use the equivalent amount of extra dried cranberries instead. Note
Cod cutlets with potato crisps and gingered carrots
Tuna and swordfish fillets are both good substitutes for cod. Note
Pickled octopus
We used a large octopus in this recipe, but you could also use baby octopus. Ask the fishmonger to clean the octopus. Note
Malt vinegar glazed pork
Before starting the recipe, boil the kettle so you have boiling water ready to prepare the noodles. Note
Spicy reddened chicken with pasta
You could use pecorino cheese as a substitute for kefalotyri cheese. Note
Microwave christmas puddings
This pudding can be made a week ahead; store, covered, in the fridge, or freeze for up to 2 months. Brandy cream sauce can be made a day ahead; store, covered, in the fridge. Note
Lemon meringue cakes
This recipe also makes 6 texas muffins (¾-cup/180ml), bake about 25 minutes. Note
Chocolate, plum and almond paris brest
You need half a 1kg (2-pound) can plums for this recipe. You can use fresh plums when in season. Fill pastries up to an hour before serving. Note
Salad of asian greens
Light and crunchy Asian greens salad with a flavourful sesame and ginger dressing.
Chelsea buns
Warming buns packed fulls of currants, pecans and spices and topped with gooey honey and coffee icing.
Middle-eastern tasting plate
Buy greek or lebanese baklava from specialty shops, delicatessens or some coffee shops. Note
Pistachio macaroon pops
Silver leaf, available from cake decorating stores, is delicate and fiddly to handle but worth the effort. Note
Choc-peanut bombes
It is fine to use just one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Note
Minted white chocolate mousse
This mixture will make 2 cups of mousse. Divide mousse among small glasses for serving 40ml shot glasses will give you about 12 delicious mini servings. Note
Malted mocha slice
Keeping time: 4 days. Note
Potato pancakes with smoked salmon and dill cream
These delicious savoury potato pancakes are absolutely beautiful enjoyed with smoked salmon and dill cream. Perfect any time of the day, this dish is a real winner!
Melon and berry frappé
Use any melon and berry combination; just make sure you use the same amounts. Note
Prawn pad thai
Recipe can be prepared 4 hours ahead up to the end of step 4. Note
Potato smash with beef and eggplant
A quick and easy potato smash with beef and eggplant that is great for the kids.
Giardiniera
Derived from an Italian word meaning `garden’, giardiniera is an Italian dish of pickled vegetables. Note
