Chocolate layer cake
There's no cake like an chocolate layer cake, and this one will be sure to turn heads when presented at any party.
Moroccan-style chicken with almonds
A Moroccan-style chicken stew packed full of almonds, raisins, ginger, cinnamon and white wine.
Cold seafood platter with herb sauce and salsa
Pop open a bottle of wine and sit back in the sunshine to enjoy your beautiful seafood platter. We've included two delicious sauces in this recipe that will complement your platter wonderfully.
Parmesan, spinach and bean ragù
We used a chardonnay-style wine in this recipe. This recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note
Choc-mallow pops
Decorate the cake pops with small bows. Note
Chocolate and cranberry checkerboard cookies
Checkerboard cookies look and taste wonderful. These biscuits make a perfect gift. Stack the cookies, then wrap securely in cellophane to keep airtight. They will keep fresh for a week or two. Note
Stir-fried lamb in black bean sauce
A quick and easy lamb stir-fry with a rich Asian-style black bean sauce.
Pony perfect
This cake is perfect for the little girl who dreams of having her very own pony. Note
Sewing machine cake
Creative kids will love helping with this easy sewing machine birthday cake from The Australian Women's Weekly's famous 'Children's Birthday Cake Book' cookbook.
Mediterranean baked sausages
A quick and easy dish that brings together all the best Mediterranean flavours.
Persian lamb and rhubarb stew
Persian lamb and rhubarb stew
Steak with cashew nam jim and asian greens
You will need about 3 limes for this recipe. Nam jim can be made a day ahead; keep tightly covered in the fridge until ready to use. Note
Refrigerator slice and bake cookies
These cookies can be topped with nuts before baking or, once cooked, iced then dipped into various sprinkles, or simply dusted lightly with sifted icing sugar. To flavour the dough, beat your choice of essence or extract with the butter and sugar mixture, or beat in a teaspoon or two of finely grated citrus rind. […]
Mussels with basil and lemon grass
You will get about eight mussels per serve. Mussels should be bought from a fish market where there is reliably fresh fish. They must be tightly closed when bought, indicating they are alive. Some mussels might not open after cooking. These might need help with a knife or might not have cooked as quickly as […]
Sticky pomegranate barbecued chicken wings
During the final 10 minutes of cooking, stir the barbecue sauce occasionally to ensure it doesn’t catch on the base of the pan. To make the chicken wings go further, cut each one in half through the joint into two pieces. Do ahead The barbecue sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead, refrigerate […]
Milopita
A moist and delicious Greek apple cake that is traditionally eaten for breakfast.
Number one cake
The number one cake for your baby's first birthday!
Spinach and ginger dumplings
Delicious and flavour-packed Asian-style dumplings with a spicy dressing.
Pepper-roasted barramundi
You can use any small, whole, white-fleshed fish for this recipe. Note
Mini lamb and mint skewers
Mini lamb and mint skewers are a delicious and pretty addition to any platter.
Lamb tfaya
A healthy and delicious Moroccan lamb dish; Tfaya refers to the sweet and spicy caramelised onions and raisins.
Raspberry nougat frozen parfait
A French-style parfait that's sure to impress.
Gateau St Honoré
This gorgeous French dessert is worthy of any dinner party or family event. The combination of cream-filled puffs, crisp, spun toffee and a buttery pastry base creates the ultimate sweet recipe.
Spiced lamb cutlets with tomato and parsley salad
Juicy lamb cutlets with a bright and colourful tomato and parsley salad.
Cherry and blackberry white chocolate cheesecake
Use fresh raspberries if fresh blackberries are not available. Place the unused vanilla pod in a jar of caster (superfine) sugar to make your own vanilla sugar. Note
Prawn and garlic dumplings
Cook dumplings, in batches, in a large saucepan of boiling water for about 5 minutes or until filling is cooked. Remove dumplings from the water with a slotted spoon. Note
Sunny umbrella
Hundreds & thousands 18 milk chocolate freckles 30cm yellow ribbon The cutter we used was about 5cm (2 inches) deep, which made it easier to cut right through the cake. You could use a sharp pointed vegetable knife to cut out the cake rounds, cutting around the markings of the shorter cutter. Freeze the little […]
Potato pizza
This recipe is also gluten-free. Note
Steamed pumpkin and maple pudding
You will need to cook 350g pumpkin for the amount of mashed pumpkin required in this recipe. Note
Pear and marshmallow trifles
Edible gold leaf and candy thermometers are available from kitchenware stores and cake decorating suppliers. Note
Mediterranean baked fish
Recipe is not suitable to freeze. We used snapper in this recipe, but you can use any white firm-fleshed fish you like. Note
Mushroom and egg bruschetta with sage butter
You could poach or fry the eggs, if you like. Note
Rocket, pear & ricotta fritter salad
An exotic rocket, pear & ricotta fritter salad that is packed to the brim with delicious flavours and textures.
Sticky date and fig steamed pudding
This pudding recipe is suitable to freeze. Note
Pesto chicken pizza
Pizza bases are available from most supermarkets Note
Sweet potato rösti with haloumi and tomatoes
Rösti can be eaten hot or cold. Swap sweet potato for potato, squeeze excess liquid from potato first. Note
Prosciutto and fontina croissants
Croissants are by far the most famous of all the French pastries and are made using a butter-rich flaky pastry. In France they usually eat them just with jam, while around the world they have become popular filled with both savoury and sweet fillings. If you prefer, you can replace the fontina with a good-quality […]
Picture perfect
EQUIPMENT Deep 22cm (9-inch) square cake pan 35cm (14-inch) square cake board Carefully position photograph in centre of cake. You can use any photographic print you like, but remember to laminate it if you want it to remain after the cake is gone. Use a selection of your favourite lollies to decorate this cake Note
Spanish tortilla
Canned tiny new potatoes are a nifty shortcut in this recipe. Tortilla can be eaten hot or cold and makes great picnic fare. Note
Panang duck curry
This recipe makes 1 cup panang curry paste. Store leftover curry paste, covered, in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze in user-friendly portions for up to 3 months. A store-bought panang curry paste can be used. Note
Creamy coconut cake
Flaked coconut can be bought from a store which stocks Indian and Fijian food. Note
Sweet and sour chicken soup
An uncomplicated Asian-style sweet and sour chicken soup packed to the brim with delicious flavours.
Chicken lavash rolls
Delicious chicken and Greek salad wrapped in an Armenian lavash.
Minty lamb burgers
Patties tend to shrink when cooking, so make sure you make them about 12cm (4¾-inch) in diameter. Note
Strawberries and cream sponge layer cake
A light and fluffy strawberries and cream sponge cake with visually stunning layers.
Sequin swirl cupcakes
If you don’t have a candy thermometer, boil the syrup until it’s thick with heavy bubbles. Remove from heat, let bubbles subside, then reassess the thickness of the syrup. Note
Roasted fennel and rosemary beef with capsicum almond salsa
Stand the beef at room temperature for 1 hour before cooking. Salsa can be prepared a day ahead, keep, covered, in the refrigerator. Note
Cookies and cream cheesecake slice
Store slice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Note
Oven-baked spring rolls
The perfect Asian starter dish; homemade spring rolls.
Chilli dogs
Chipotle chillies in adobo sauce are sold in small cans from delicatessens and specialist food stores; they have a medium-hot smoky taste. Any leftover chillies will keep with their sauce in a small screw-top jar in the fridge for up to 3 months. Substitute with a teaspoon of smoked paprika and a pinch of chilli […]
Classic caipiroska
The caipiroska is a classic cocktail made with vodka, sugar and muddled lime. Great for a hot summers day.
Orange, cranberry and walnut muffins
See if you can get the 6 orange strips and 2 teaspoons of rind from 1 orange, otherwise you may need to buy 2 small oranges. This recipe makes 6 Â freeze the remaining 4 muffins for later use. Note
Number 3
Ballerina cake toppers are available from cake decorating suppliers, or top with tiny ballerina dolls from toy stores. Note
Spiced meatballs with romesco sauce
Spanish-style spiced meatballs with a romesco sauce; a great tapas dish or sharing platter.
Chicken parcels
Grilled chicken parcels stuffed with ham, spinach, ricotta and sun-dried tomatoes.
Cake pop baby rattles
Equipment 18 x 30cm cake pop sticks; large square styrofoam block; 2 paper piping bags. Use any firm-textured cake to make cake pops  mud, fruit, coconut or butter cakes all work well. Leftover Christmas cake or pudding are real winners as they’re usually moist. Cake pop sticks (also sold as `lollypop candy sticks’) are […]
