Seafood kebabs
We used flathead fillets for this recipe. You need to soak 24 bamboo skewers in water for at least an hour before using to prevent them from scorching during cooking. Note
Pulled beef with barbecue sauce
Pulled beef, or pork, comes from pulling extremely tender pieces of meat apart rather than cutting it into slices usually with two forks, which separates the meat into strands. Low, slow cooking is required to produce meat tender enough to pull apart into pieces. Note
Moroccan lamb, mint and currant cigars
Filling can be made a day ahead. Store, covered, in the fridge. Note
Baked Italian ricotta cheesecake
This Italian-style baked cheesecake uses ricotta for extra creaminess. The addition of mixed glace fruits brings another layer of sweetness you'll go mad over.
Pot roast with mustard cream sauce
Swiss brown mushrooms, also known as roman or cremini, are light-to darkbrown in colour with a full bodied flavour. Store on a tray in a single layer, covered with damp, absorbent paper and keep where cool air can circulate around them. Note
Rosy heart
Equipment Deep 15cm (6-inch) square cake pan 25cm (10-inch) square prepared cake board If the icing is set on the cake, you can attach the roses using a tiny dab of apricot jam. The ribbon is easier to tie around the cake if the icing is set. The cake can be completed about three days […]
Sicilian stuffed pizza
Variously called sfinciuni or sfincione in Sicily, we call it delicious - a double-decker pizza with its aromatic filling hidden between the layers.
Puppy dogs’ tales
The sponge roll used for this recipe has a diameter of 10cm and a length of 16cm. Note
Solar system
Equipment: Deep 30cm-round cake pan 2 x 20cm x 30cm lamington pans 2 bamboo skewers 3cm, 4cm, 6cm and 9cm-round cutters 40cm x 1m prepared cake board Decorations 3 rainbow sour straps, cut yellow strips from strap Note
Marmalade pork fillet with orange salad
Replace orange with apple or pear slices, if preferred. Pork does not need to be overdone. Cook until just pink in the middle to retain juices. Note
Rice noodle salad with wasabi dressing
A sweet, sour, fresh and fragrant Asian-style rice noodle salad with wasabi dressing.
Smoked chicken and peach salad
Exquisite and delicate smoked chicken and peach salad from Australian Women's Weekly.
Peppered prawns with leek
Best made just before serving; prawns can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Note
Pea and potato soup
Leek and potato are natural allies when teamed in a satisfying winter soup. Take care to wash the leeks well under cold water to remove any gri Note
Pork and vegetable wonton soup
Use crisp, crunchy fresh water chestnuts for this recipe if they are in season; frozen fresh water chestnuts also can be found in many Asian grocers. About 5-medium sized chesnuts are needed for this soup. Note
Pressure-cooked country lamb and barley stew
If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure, your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check with the manufacturer’s instructions before using. Recipe suitable to freeze. Note
Sumac lamb cutlets with pea salad
You can use a lamb backstrap instead of cutlets. Cook for 3-4 minutes each side and then slice thickly. If fresh broad beans are in season, you can use them instead of frozen ones. Note
Green tea and almond tiles
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
Smoked ocean trout and pickled fennel buns
Use a mandoline or V-slicer, available from kitchenware and department stores, to slice the fennel and radishes. Substitute salmon fillets for the ocean trout, if you prefer. For decoration and ease of handling either tie the rolls with kitchen string or secure them with toothpicks. Note
Mushroom pizza
We used a greek feta, which crumbles well and has a sharp taste. Note
Rugelach
Rugelach, while they can be eaten throughout the year, are a Hanukkah tradition. The dough is usually made with cream cheese, and the fillings can include fruits, nuts, jams and chocolate. Sprinkle the dough lightly with ground cinnamon for extra spice. Note
Rocky road pops
Ready-made brownies can be found in the bakery section of most supermarkets. Note
Parmesan chicken caesar salad
Chicken can be coated with parmesan several hours ahead. Place in a single layer on a plate and keep refrigerated. Cook chicken and prepare salad as required. Note
Mixed spice fruit slice
Use a palette knife to press dough evenly over base of pan. Note
Christmas snowmen
Use white Candy Melts in place of chocolate Melts for an extra-white finish. Note
Snapper skewers with tarragon vinaigrette
Soak skewers in cold water for at least an hour before using to prevent them from scorching during cooking. Note
Pineapple macadamia loaf
This is a very quick and easy cake to make that only involves hand-mixing in one bowl. It is very important to thoroughly drain the pineapple, or else the cake will be doughy and heavy. Toasting macadamias brings out the flavour. There are two ways to toast them: spread macadamias onto an oven tray, toast […]
Seared haloumi with zucchini and basil
The basil mixture, without the lemon rind and juice, can be made several days ahead; keep tightly covered in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 3 months. Add the lemon just before serving. Make sure you cook the haloumi just before serving, as it becomes tough and rubbery on cooling. Note
Sumac and paprika-spiced chicken with herb salad
Soak 8 bamboo skewers in water for about 30 minutes before use to prevent splintering and scorching during cooking. Note
Seared calves liver with persillade and parsnip mash
When peeling parsnips, make sure you remove all the bitter outer layer. Persillade is a mixture of chopped garlic and parsley traditionally used either as a garnish or to flavour a sauce, as we have done here. The secret to tender calves liver is to make sure you slice it into paper-thin scallops and then […]
Salami, tomato and olive pizza
Use focaccia, bagels, bread rolls or any other kind of bread. Note
Rosemary lamb skewers with white bean puree
We used cannellini beans but you can use any variety of canned white beans you like. Note
Oregano fish with potatoes and tomato
We used flathead fillets but use any firm white fish fillets you like; blue eye, bream, ling, whiting or snapper are all fine. Remove the fish when it is almost cooked; it will continue to cook off the heat. Recipe not suitable to freeze. Note
Sticky quince roasted lamb
Not suitable to freeze. You can also marinate the lamb in a large resealable plastic bag. Quince paste can be warmed in a microwave-safe jug in a microwave oven. Quince paste is available from delicatessens and most major supermarkets. Note
Sailing ship birthday cake
This cute and colourful birthday cake is perfect for young adventurers and little ones that love the outdoors.
Spicy tofu fries
Potato starch is similar to cornflour but stronger, so use a little more cornflour if you cannot find any potato starch Note
Miso almond vegie patties
A bright, colourful and healthy modern Asian dish.
Char-siu pork with noodles and broccolini
Char-siu sauce is a Chinese barbecue sauce made from sugar, water, salt, fermented soya bean paste, honey, soy sauce, malt syrup and spices. A little something out of the ordinary for those times when you feel you’ve cooked it all before. Note
Red wine, star anise and cinnamon
You can substitute white wine, Grand Marnier or brandy for the red wine. Note
Stir-fried beef, bok choy and gai larn
A quick and easy Asian-style beef stir fry for busy midweek dinners.
Sticky pork
Delicious Asian-style main dish of sticky pork with wilted gai lan.
Port-smoked beef
You need smoking chips and a smoke box for this recipe; they are available from barbecue supply stores. port-smoked beef Note
Grilled blue-eye with gai lan
You can use any firm white-fleshed fish fillets. Note
Pencil case
School would be much more entertaining, and homework much more fun, if we could all have pencil cases as delicious as this one. Note
Sesame and chilli lamb
These sesame and chilli lamb skewers are the perfect starter dish for Asian-styled evenings.
Coconut ruffle cake
40cm (16-inch) round wooden cake board 30cm (12-inch) round wooden cake board 25cm (10-inch) round wooden cake board 20cm (8-inch) round wooden cake board 15cm (6-inch) round wooden cake board 12 wooden cake skewers Medium offset metal spatula We used flaked coconut labelled `coconut chipped’ found in health food stores. Instead of making the ganache […]
Paint pots
Parties for budding artists are popular Âand this cake will get them in the creative mood. It doesn’t matter if these pots tip over, nothing’s going to spill. Tint the icing any colours you like, just make them bright. Lollies could easily be hidden under the glacé icing. You’ll have enough cake mixture left over […]
Soft grape gelato with nutmeg wafers
If seedless white grapes are out of season, simply purchase white grapes and seed them yourself. The high sugar content of this dessert will ensure the gelato remains soft and will not freeze solid. Note
Pork belly and nashi salad
Crispy pork belly and nashi salad with a plum and five-spice dressing from Australian Women's Weekly.
Mixed mushrooms and chicken with crispy noodles
Fried noodles, also known as crispy noodles, are used in sang choy bow and chow mein. They can be found in supermarkets, usually in 50g or 100g packets, already deep-fried. Note
Pork cutlets with potato and pea mash
Serve the cutlets with a spoonful of sweet apple sauce, if liked. Note
Mexican-style bread salad
Dressing can be made 1 day ahead; chill, covered. Recipe can be 3 days ahead up to step 3; store in airtight container. Note
Six
Now we are six! Celebrate this auspicious occasion with this delightful sssssnakey ssssix cake, by the Australian Women's Weekly. The birthday boy or girl will be delighted!
Raisin walnut and orange syrup cake
Keeping time: 3 days. Note
Mushrooms with buckwheat kernels
This recipe is inspired by the Russian passion for kasha, cooked grains such as buckwheat, millet or oats. Buckwheat kernels or groats are available from health-food stores. Note
Stir-fried beef with hokkien noodles
Asian-style stir-fried beef with thin hokkien noodles from Australian Women's Weekly.
Mashed potato and bacon bake
You'll never have plain old mashed potato again after this delicious bacon and cheesy potato bake.
Pear, red wine & honey soufflés
Soufflés must be made just before serving. Note
