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Healthy

Roasted vegetable and goat’s cheese tart

If you're looking for creative ways to get more fibre-packed vegies in your diet, this delicious goat's cheese and veg tart from The Australian Women's Weekly's Outdoor Kitchen cookbook is sure to please.

Tips and techniques

What’s the difference between Champagne and Prosecco?

When you request a glass of 'bubbly', you could be getting anything from Prosecco to Champagne or a simple sparkling. Unbeknown to many, they're all extremely different things.

Dinner ideas

Easy crispy tuna pie

Using handy supermarket shortcuts, this delicious seafood pie is packed full of flavour and crunchy. Serve up a big slice with a side salad for a healthy and filling meal your family will love to eat.

Quick & Easy

Breakfast recipes for Christmas morning

When it comes to the festive season, many people put most of their focus to the big lunch or dinner. But starting your day with a delicious meal can make all the difference, getting you on track to having a fabulous Christmas day. For some inspiration of how to jazz up your breakfast, here is a selection of our favourite sweet and savoury recipes that are delicious, beautiful and nourishing. Merry Christmas!



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Christmas

Panettone naked cake

An easy Christmas dessert.

Baking

Tiramisu ice-cream box cake

This indulgent chocolate tiramisu ice-cream cake makes the ultimate dessert when entertaining. It takes a little while to refrigerate and set, so you'll need to start the day before you want to tuck in.

Baking

Roasted cherry cheesecake

If you think regular cheesecake is delicious, try it with the addition of juicy roasted cherries. Baking them brings out their natural sweetness, perfect swirled through a cool and creamy centre.

Dessert

Chocolate, date and brandy torte

With layers of crunchy pecan, date and chocolate meringue slabs and lashings of brandy-infused mascarpone cream, this visually-stunning dessert screams decadence.

Quick & Easy

Frosé (frozen rosé wine)

It's the latest culinary craze taking the world by storm, but it's easy enough to create your own frozen rosé at home. Follow our easy recipe for this sweet, fruity and cooling beverage.

Quick & Easy

Taco Tuesday: Mexican recipes for dinner tonight

When it comes to quick weeknight dinners, you can't go past a homemade taco. Simply gather together all your freshly chopped fillings and some lovely soft tortillas or crunchy shells, and you'll be on your way to a Mexican fiesta at home. Whether you prefer tender shredded chicken or spiced beef mice, there's a taco recipe for you. We've also got beautiful seafood dishes with crumbed fish fillets and fresh ceviche fillings. Or, try our vegetarian option packed full of hearty kumara. Whatever you feel like, let's make next Tuesday taco night.

Dinner ideas

Delicious dinner party recipes for entertaining guests

When it comes to entertaining guests, there is nothing more important than the food you serve them - but it doesn't need to be stressful. This collection of recipes includes our favourite entrees, before-meal nibbles and main dishes, all packed full of authentic Mexican-inspired flavours. Start your guests off with homemade dips and pita crisps while you finish cooking, then move onto grilled prawn skewers or bocconcini bites, plus salads, meat and seafood dishes and cheesy bakes.

Dessert

Impressive chocolate desserts for entertaining guests

When throwing a dinner party, it's important to make sure you're plating up exceptional food to dazzle your guests. And there's no better way to finish up a memorable meal than with a decadent chocolate dessert. To make your menu planning a little easier, we've pulled together a selection of our most impressive desserts to delight your party-goers. From our tiered chocolate mousse cakes to our chocolate and berry-topped pavlova, there is a dessert here for every sweet tooth.

Greekwalnutandspicecake WITH RED WINE PEARS

Dinner ideas

20 things you can make with a bottle of red wine

If you, like us, love a glass of red alongside a delicious meal at the end of the day, you're in luck! These recipes combine your two favourite things in one tasty dish. From hearty casseroles and pies served simmering in a rich red wine sauce, to sweet souffles and chocolate cakes made with the fruity beverage, there's something here for every tastebud. Try our hearty mushroom and pancetta pasta for dinner, then finish off with vanilla and wine poached pears or chocolate cake for dessert.

Healthy

Watermelon and lemon tea granita

While traditional granitas and sorbets are packed full of sugar, this refreshing melon and citrus recipe from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘Sugar-Free’ cookbook is sweetened naturally with stevia for a healthy, cooling dessert.

Healthy

Coconut and chocolate nut frozen terrine

If you're looking for healthy ways to satisfy your sweet tooth, this deliciously creamy frozen terrine from The Australian Women's Weekly's 'Eat Clean with Superfoods' cookbook is for you. With all the flavours of chocolate and coconut ice-cream, this is vegan and sugar-free.

Healthy

Orange, fennel and hazelnut salad

This refreshing citrus and hazelnut salad from The Australian Women's Weekly's 'Eat Clean With Superfoods' cookbook is packed full of flavour and textures that'll complement any dinner spread perfectly.

Baking

17 beautiful coconut cakes

When it comes to freshly baked cakes, you can't go past the addition of sweet and nutty coconut. It's a guaranteed way to bring a wonderfully tropical flavour to many of your recipes, whether it's toasted, shredded or in cream-form. It's extremely versatile and goes perfectly with everything from zesty citrus fruits to sweet berries, rich chocolate and juicy mangoes. Take a flick through our coconut cake recipes for some beautiful baking inspiration for this weekend.

Dinner ideas

Tasty dinner recipes using pork mince

Pork is a super flavoursome type of meat that goes brilliantly with zesty Asian flavours and classic European-style herbs. When minced, it's very easy to cook with and goes brilliantly in everything from burgers and meatballs to Chinese san choy bau. It's traditionally used in Italian lasagne and French terrines, but it goes equally as well in a spiced Mexican quesadilla. Take a flick through our versatile recipes and see how you can use more pork mince in your cooking.

Baking

20 deliciously cheesy pasta bakes

There's a reason that pasta bakes are so popular. They're quick to throw together, generally quite economical and always ridiculously tasty. Scoop your ladle into the tray to crack through the crisp melted cheese topping, revealing delicate pasta swimming in a hot and oozy sauce. Sound pretty good? Here's some recipes to get you started. We have creamy tuna and chicken pasta bakes, plus Italian cannelloni shells stuffed with ricotta and topped with a fresh tomato sauce.

Baking

Little ginger cakes with lemon drizzle

A little bit sweet and a little bit tart, these delicious spiced ginger and apple cakes are perfect for Christmas time. Serve them in place of pudding after the big meal if you like.

Quick & Easy

Cranberry coconut Christmas trees

These adorable Christmas tree-shaped macaroon biscuits are sure to be a massive hit with the whole family. They taste so good, you'll want to use this recipe all year round.

Dinner ideas

Simple meatloaf recipes

Sometimes nothing else will do except a chunky slice of delicious meatloaf.

Dinner ideas

Sweet and savoury papaya recipes

Although most people associate papaya with tropical islands, it's actually really beautiful when it comes into season in Australia, which is usually around November as the weather starts to warm up. This sweet, melon-like fruit complements sweet and savoury dishes equally as well, with everything from Asian-spiced salads to sweet chutneys to accompany your roast meat. For dessert, papaya makes a really refreshing homemade sorbet, and goes perfectly in gourmet fruit salads. Take a flick through our recipes and see what catches your eye.

Quick & Easy

9 savoury breakfast and brunch recipes

It's known as the most important meal of the day, so make sure you start your morning right with a delicious brekkie. If you crave savoury over sweet, you've come to the right place. From breakfast wraps and burritos to baked bean pots, stuffed mushrooms, herbed hashes and corned fritters, the options are endless. And for those looking to keep the washing up to a minimum, try a one-pan breakfast. The perfect weekend brunch solution! Prepare to kick-start your morning and make breakfast your favourite meal of the day...

Ginger and lemongrass whole baked snapper

Dinner ideas

14 sensational snapper recipes

Snapper is a beautifully sweet and tender white fish, often used in Modern Australian cooking for it's premium flavour and ability to adapt to different herbs, spices and sauces. But it's certainly not limited to restaurants; here, we've pulled together our favourite snapper recipes to make at home. You'll find everything from pan-fried fillets to whole-baked Asian-spiced fish, perfect for sharing. We've also included a couple of our favourite snapper pie recipes, complete with a creamy sauce.

Baking

24 sour cream cake recipes

The addition of sour cream brings a tangy sweetness like no other. It is the perfect ingredient to add to your homemade cakes to keep them lovely and moist, while while helping to cut through the richness of sugar and chocolate. Here, we've gathered our favourite ways to use sour cream in desserts, with everything from a poached plum and ginger cake, to a velvety glazed chocolate cake recipe. Now, let's get baking!

Quick & Easy

Frozen berry yoghurt cubes

The goodness of fresh berries and pineapple is combined with protein-packed yoghurt for a nutrient-rich start to the day.

Healthy

Broccoli steaks with quinoa and ricotta

Looking for ways to cut down on meat in your diet? Try these tasty grilled broccoli 'steaks' from The Australian Women's Weekly's 'Super Foods and Power Juices' cookbook - lovely served with a zesty ricotta quinoa salad.

Healthy

Love potion juice

All of the ingredients in this refreshing juice recipe from The Australian Women's Weekly's Super Foods and Power Juices cookbook are thought to be natural aphrodisiacs. They also happen to contain lots of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Quick & Easy

Frozen watermelon margarita wedges

The irresistible combination of refreshing watermelon, zesty lime, dark chocolate chips and tequila makes it all too easy to eat a half quantity of these delicious morsels in one go. You'll find this recipe, and others like it, in The Australian Women's Weekly's 'SWEET' cookbook.

Baking

Katherine Sabbath’s mini ice-cream cone cake pops

On first glance, these beautifully colourful treats look like mini ice-cream cones, but they're actually little chocolate cake pops - courtesy of Instagram baking sensation Katherine Sabbath in collaboration with The Australian Women's Weekly's new 'SWEET' cookbook.

Baking

Pink lamingtons with musk cream

Combining two classic Aussie treats - musk lollies and coconut-coated lamingtons - these sweet morsels from The Australian Women's Weekly's cookbook, 'SWEET', are sure to be a massive success.

Dinner ideas

Sweet and savoury recipes using buckwheat

Although the name is deceiving, buckwheat is actually a seed, not a grain, making it a suitable ingredient for those following a gluten-free diet. Whether you use it blitzed up into a light flour or include the whole soaked seed, buckwheat is a wonderful tummy-friendly addition to many sweet and savoury recipes. Here, we've gathered our favourite ways to include it in your meals, with everything from breakfast pancakes and light blinis for entertaining to delicious homemade pizza bases.

Beetroot & lamb flatbreads with tahini yoghurt

Dinner ideas

Tasty dinner recipes made with lamb mince

There's a reason Aussies love our lamb so much; it's a wonderfully rich and flavoursome meat that goes brilliantly in so many dishes. One of the easiest ways to cook with lamb is when it's minced, creating the perfect base for burgers, meatballs and pizza toppings. It's also often used in Middle Eastern and Greek dishes like pide, kofta and moussaka. Take a flick through our recipes for some inspiration for making your midweek mince dishes even more delicious.

Baking

Christmas chocolate brownies

They're the kind of dessert you are more than happy to eat all-year-round, but we've given the classic brownie recipe a fun makeover, just in time for the festive season. Serve for dessert after Christmas lunch, or wrap up and give as gifts.

Quick & Easy

Christmas chocolate nut salami

Changing everything you've ever known about salami, this recipe is made entirely of tawny, dark chocolate, nuts and dried fruit. It's beautiful served sliced as part of an indulgent fruit and cheese spread. When wrapped it makes a great gift, too.

Dessert

Sweet and savoury buttermilk recipes

Buttermilk is a lovely addition to many sweet and savoury dishes, adding a unique creaminess and tang that brings beautiful flavour to your recipes. And whether you're preparing a hearty chicken casserole or rich double chocolate cake, you can't go wrong with this versatile ingredient. Here, you'll find a bunch of savoury recipes like stews, crispy fried chicken, mac 'n' cheese and homemade coleslaw, plus all the sweet classics like cakes, muffins, doughnuts, scones and fluffy pancakes.

Dinner ideas

Quick and easy recipe ideas for chicken thighs

For a delicious meat dish that's packed full of flavour, use chicken thighs in your recipe. They'll stay deliciously juicy while complementing many different flavour combinations, with everything from a classic lemon and thyme cream sauce, to a spicy Indian korma. Here, you'll find recipes for pies, skewers and pasta bakes, plus noodles, stir-fries and Mexican tacos. The options really are endless with this versatile meat.

Baking

Pineapple dessert recipes

Perfectly pairing sweet and tart, this delightful tropical fruit is lovely enjoyed on its own, sliced through a fruit salad, or incorporated into one of these beautiful baked desserts. Try our wonderfully moist coconut and pineapple cakes, slices and tarts, or go for our warm self-saucing pudding for something a little more indulgent. You'll find recipes for zesty pina colada cupcakes, as well as impressive tiered cakes for special events. And for something cooler, try our homemade pineapple and yoghurt ice-cream for a refreshing summer treat.

Tips and techniques

The real health benefits of eating bananas

They're the naturally sweet yellow fruits we've been snacking on since we were little, but there are lots of mixed opinions on the health benefits, and risks, of eating bananas.

Dinner ideas

13 delicious ways to cook with crab meat

Crab meat isn't one of those things you'd eat every day (and if you do, we're extremely jealous!). It can generally be quite pricier than other forms of seafood, but we promise it's something worth splurging on once in a while. So whether you're entertaining guests or just feel like treating yourself, enjoy this beautifully sweet and tender seafood tossed through pasta, salads, soup and even paella. We've also got recipes for baked quiche, fritters and a deep-fried soft-shell crab recipe that is guaranteed to delight your loved ones.

Quick & Easy

Cute canapes to start your dinner party

If you're having guests over for a deluxe dinner party, the best way to start your meal is with a flavour-packed canape. Forgot re-heating frozen sausage rolls and party pies; to make your dinner really special, opt for our crunchy baguette toasts topped with creamy crab or smashed avocado. Or, try our fluffy blinis topped with seafood, dip, chicken and salty goat's cheese. For something on a stick, make our beautiful fish scrolls, prosciutto-wrapped haloumi or baby bocconcini balls.

Three mango daiquiris in cocktail glasses

Drinks

Cocktail recipes for entertaining at home

Shaken or stirred, these will be a hit.

Dinner ideas

18 beautiful ways to cook with veal

Often served thinly sliced in a rich, creamy sauce, veal is one of the most tender cuts of red meat available. Here, we've shared our favourite ways to cook with it, from hearty casseroles and homemade pies, to meatloaf and spinach-stuffed involtini rolls. Opt for our Chinese-braised veal shoulder, or try a Hungarian-style goulash, topped with herb and cheese dumplings. Whatever appeals to you, you'll find everything from messy comfort food to refined dinner party recipes in this collection.

Baking

Sweet desserts that are full of hidden vegetables

Sure, it's probably not the equivalent of eating a big bowl of salad, but adding grated vegies to your cakes, pies and tarts helps bulk them up and add a lovely natural moisture, reducing the amount of flour or sugar you need. From grated carrot and zucchini, to pumpkin, sweet potato and rhubarb, these sweet treats have all the added goodness you need, with no compromise on the flavour you want.

Baking

Classic gingerbread recipes for Christmas time

Gingerbread is one of those beautifully festive flavours we associate with Christmas, pairing zesty ginger with fragrant spices and sweet sugar. And whether you like it in biscuit, slice or cake form, this recipe collection is sure to appeal. We've got recipes for making gingerbread houses decorated with lollies, just waiting to be smashed down and gobbled up by hungry loved ones. You'll also find beautiful pudding and cake recipes for the perfect way to finish up a huge family lunch.

Baking

Mango recipes for dessert

The naturally sweet and fragrant flavour or fresh mango is like no other stone fruit. It has Australians waiting around all year for summer, because we know that warm weather means one thing - mangoes! To celebrate the return of these juicy fruits, here are some beautiful ways to incorporate them into your desserts. From homemade ice-cream and smoothies, to rich cheesecakes and tarts, these beautiful recipes are guaranteed to please your loved ones and satisfy your cravings.

Dessert

Perfect desserts using passionfruit

As we come into spring, the supermarket shelves are starting to become adorned with our favourite stone fruits, fresh berries and tropical favourites like passionfruit. The edible seeds are the perfect balance of sweet and tart, adding a wonderful zest that complements many rich desserts. Here, we've pulled together our favourite ways to use passionfruit, with everything from cheesecakes and tarts, to French-style creme brulee, white chocolate kisses and delicate melting moments.

Dinner ideas

Brilliant barramundi recipes to make for dinner

Barramundi is a beautiful white fish that is native to the Asia-Pacific ocean region, making is easy for us Aussies to have easy access to a wonderfully fresh piece of seafood. Whether you grill it with some steamed vegetables, or bake it whole with a zesty Asian marinade, barramundi is a delicious addition to mid-week dinners or barbecues with friends. Dig in!

raspberry, yogurt and strawberry terrine with berry and mint salad

Baking

19 sweet strawberry dessert recipes

When strawberries come into season, they are wonderfully sweet and juicy; perfect for adding to your homemade desserts for a naturally fruity flavour. Here, we've gathered together a selection of our favourite strawberry recipes, from cakes and tarts, to crumble, cheesecakes and homemade jams. You'll find cooling homemade ice-cream and frozen yoghurt recipes, plus mousse, dessert pizzas and little almond friands. Take a flick through for some weekend baking inspiration.

Lunch

Cottage cheese recipes

Cottage cheese has long been hailed as the dieter's food of choice, and for a good reason. It's packed full of protein and calcium, while remaining low in calories, fat and carbs. But the best part? It's deliciously creamy and salty flavour goes wonderfully in menu dishes, making a great substitute for 'naughtier' ingredients like cream, mozarella or bechamel sauce in lasagne. Here, we've pulled together some tasty ways to use more of it, from sweet slices, cheesecakes and muffins, to savoury frittatas, pies and breakfast fritters.

Lunch

Brilliant broccolini recipes

Whether you enjoy it tossed with garlic and breadcrumbs to serve as an accompaniment to meat, or eaten as the hero of the dish in an Asian-inspired stir-fry, broccolini is one spring vegetable we can't get enough of. It's often misidentified as the younger version of broccoli, but it's an entirely different plant with longer, thinner stalks and smaller florets. Here, we've pulled together some delicious ways to use it, from pasta and noodles, to fresh salads to serve alongside a big dinner spread.

Dinner ideas

Homemade chicken pie recipes

There is no greater comfort food that sitting down to a hot, homemade pie, fresh out of the oven. You'll love cutting through a rich, buttery pastry to reveal a hot, oozing filling. We love stuffing ours full of tender slow-cooked chicken, simmered in a creamy sauce with mushrooms, or a spiced Asian-style curry base. We've got all the pie flavours you'll want, from Thai-style satay, to a light leek recipe. You'll find everything from little party pies and pot pies, to full-sized family meals.

Baking

Chocolate hedgehog slice with ganache

Packed full of fragrant Turkish delight chunks and crunchy slivered almonds, this creamy chocolate slice makes a super indulgent afternoon treat. Serve topped with a rich milk chocolate ganache and coconut for ultimate decadence.

Baking

Beautiful banana cakes for afternoon tea

There are few desserts more universally loved than a good homemade banana cake. Flavoured with the natural sweetness of fruit, these recipes are wonderfully moist and fluffy. We've pulled together a selection of our favourites, from the classic Australian Women's Weekly banana cake recipe, to our chocolate marble banana cake and a recipe with salted caramel frosting. You'll also find a dairy-free version for those with allergies, plus little miniature versions drizzled with sweet maple syrup. Let's get baking!

Dessert

White Christmas recipes

This super-sweet dessert is Australia's answer for missing out on our own "white Christmas" - mimicking the colours of fresh snow and festive baubles in this lovely no-bake slice.

Dinner ideas

Vegetarian pasta recipes

Just because you're following a meat-free diet doesn't mean you have to miss out of the utter joy that is eating pasta. We've gathered together our favourite vegetarian dishes, made using gnocchi, penne, spaghetti and fettuccine. You'll find delicious vegie-based sauces made with mushrooms, eggplant, legumes and tomatoes, plus a few creamier options for indulgent nights in. Most of these meals are quick to throw together, making them sensible dinner options any night of the week.

Quick & Easy

Mint chocolate ice-cream cake

Combining the brilliant flavours of sweet chocolate and refreshing peppermint, this delicious ice-cream cake makes the ultimate dessert for celebrations. It's finished off with crunchy Mint Slice biscuits and fresh mint leaves to create a visual, and flavour, sensation.

Quick & Easy

Frutti tutti lemon tart

This gorgeous baked tart is complete with a buttery ginger crust and creamy lemon filling. Finish it off with an assortment of summer stone fruits for a really special dessert for entertaining.

Quick & Easy

Lemon and blackberry frozen yoghurt cake

This delicious lemon frozen yoghurt cake is studded with juicy blueberries and layered with crumbly ginger-flavoured biscuits to create the perfect balance of sweet and tart.

Lunch

Healthy and delicious spring asparagus recipes

They're the tasty green spears you've probably enjoyed alongside a hearty breakfast dish, or tossed through a healthy stir-fry, but asparagus is actually extremely versatile. We've pulled together some delicious ways to include more of this nutrient-packed vegie in your cooking. From our baked gruyere tarts, to our goat's cheese risotto and barbecued panzanella salad, you'll love the crunchy texture asparagus gives to your dishes. Take a flick through for tonight's dinner inspiration.

Dinner ideas

Chicken curry recipes to spice up dinner time

Whether you like tucking into a sweet and creamy Indian butter chicken, or drizzling a serving of coconutty Thai green curry over your rice, chicken curries make the ultimate every-day comfort food. You can be as healthy, or indulgent, as you like with these authentic recipes. We have meals that require slow-cooking over several hours, and others that can be on the table in 30 minutes. Take a flick through and see which one of our delicious Asian curries you'll be making tonight.

Baking

13 beautiful gluten-free cake recipes

Whether you're following a gluten-free diet because of intolerances or Coeliac disease, it can be hard finding desserts to indulge in that actually taste good. Fortunately, we've pulled together a selection of our most indulgent chocolate, coconut, fruit and citrus cakes for your enjoyment, all containing no gluten. Try our syrupy polenta and orange cake, or go for a thick slice of our chocolate mousse dessert... Whatever your flavour preference, we've got your cravings covered.

Dinner ideas

24 fish cakes recipes for easy weeknight dinners

If you're looking for a quick, tasty and nutritious dinner idea for the family, you can't go past the humble fish cake. They're delicious enjoyed on their own, served on a bun with creamy mayonnaise, or accompanied by a fresh garden salad. Here, we've shared our favourite ways to make fish cakes, using everything from salmon and tuna, to prawns with peas. You'll find Asian-inspired recipes alongside Aussie-style fish cakes made with mashed potato. We've got you covered tonight!

Dinner ideas

24 delicious dinners using turkey mince

Let's talk turkey!

Dinner ideas

Fakeaway: Takeaway-style dinner recipes to make at home

When it comes to indulging, most of us love getting a box of takeaway food to take home and enjoy on the couch. But often you're left waiting for your food to be delivered and paying more than you'd like. Instead, why not recreate your favourite takeaway dishes at home with these delicious recipes? With everything from Chinese-style honey prawns and chow mein noodles, to Vietnamese bahn mi rolls and Indonesian nasi goreng. You'll also find Indian curries, Aussie fish and chips and Mexican beef burrito recipes, to name a few. Dig in!

Healthy

The ultimate hangover tonic juice

This refreshing juice from The Australian Women's Weekly's 'Juices and Smoothies' cookbook is packed full of goodness, from the beetroot that cleanses the blood and liver, coconut water for hydration, lime for alkaline qualities and activated charcoal as a natural detoxifier.

Healthy

Sustainable seafood stew

This hearty and warming seafood stew recipe from The Australian Women's Weekly's 'The Sustainable Cookbook' uses squid, prawns, mussels, pipis and octopus; all of which are considered 'better choices' in the sustainable seafood guide.

Healthy

Broccoli ‘pizza’ with zucchini salad

This beautiful zucchini and cheese pizza from The Australian Women's Weekly's 'The Sustainable Cookbook' uses broccoli as the base is a cheaper and healthier alternative to traditional pizza dough.

Quick & Easy

Spiced pumpkin hummus

Adding roasted pumpkin through your homemade hummus bulks it up and adds a lovely sweetness that is utterly moorish. We've also added some crunchy toasted almonds and fragrant spices for maximum flavour.

Quick & Easy

Thai-spiced salmon cutlets

For a deliciously different way to cook your salmon cutlets, try serving it with our creamy spiced Thai marinade. It's packed full of flavour, and makes eating seafood more seafood easy.

Baking

Blood orange hazelnut cake

This beautiful hazelnut cake is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The blood orange topping creates a lovely syrupy moisture throughout the dessert, which is brilliant served warm or cool.

Quick & Easy

Spring vegetable omelettes

These delicious omelettes are packed full of fresh zucchini, zesty pesto and oozing mozzarella cheese, making the ultimate savoury breakfast or healthy lunch.

Dinner ideas

Pearl barley risotto with haloumi crumbs

We've swapped rice for nutty pearl barley in this beautiful pea and prosciutto recipe for a flavour and texture explosion. Try finishing your dish off with a sprinkling of haloumi crumbs to create the ultimate comfort food.

Baking

Mini blueberry and banana bread loaves

These beautiful little loaves are miniature versions of our classic blueberry and banana bread recipe, perfect for lunchbox snacks or portion-controlled morning tea. Serve with a rich dollop of whipped blueberry ricotta cream.

Quick & Easy

Friday night recipe ideas for quick dinners

As the end of the week approaches the last thing we feel like is spending hours in the kitchen so that's why we've compiled this list of tasty, satisfying meals that are on the table with minimum effort.

Baking

4 creative cupcakes from Woman’s Day

Cupcakes are an all-time favourite here at Food To Love, mostly because they're easy to bake and even easier to gobble up. Woman's Day have shared some of their best-ever cupcake recipes with us, with everything from classic chocolate and vanilla varieties, to pineapple hummingbird, orange and poppyseed and Nutella sweet treats. If you're looking for some quick and easy desserts, or some inspiration to get the kids in the kitchen, this collection is for you.

Tips and techniques

Surprising things you didn’t know about macadamias

Aside from being delicious coated in dark chocolate and making our granola extra tasty, there's a few other fun facts worth knowing about Australia's very own home-grown nut.

Bread and butter pudding with strawberry jam

Baking

14 sweet ways with bread and butter pudding

Bread and butter pudding is one of those classic desserts that never seems to go out of fashion. There's just something so comforting about the combination of buttery, custard-soaked bread, served warm with a dollop of cream or ice-cream. Here, we've gathered together some different variations of the traditional recipe. From dishes packed full of chocolate and caramel, to fruitier variations with figs and rhubarb, these bread and butter pudding recipes are sure to please.

Baking

Bread and butter pudding with strawberry jam

This classic bread and butter pudding recipe is made extra sweet with the addition of strawberry jam. The lovely vanilla custard that binds everything together creates the ultimate indulgent dessert.

Dessert

Milk chocolate bread and butter pudding

The retro classic bread and butter pudding is given a modern makeover with lovely sweet brioche and a rich chocolate custard. Serve yourself a bowlful topped with crunchy Kit Kat pieces and ice-cream.

Quick & Easy

Prawn and chorizo gumbo

This traditional Creole-style stew pairs juicy prawns with okra in a spiced sauce to create the ultimate American comfort food. Make it yourself at home in no time at all with this easy recipe.

Baking

Pomegranate and rose petal sponge cake

This show-stopping cake is the perfect dessert to make when entertaining dinner guests. Super-fluffy sponge cake goes beautifully with a creamy rose filling and zesty pomegranate icing.

Baking

Green and gold kiwifruit cheesecake

Who knew the humble kiwifruit could create such a visual masterpiece? We've used both the green and gold varieties for maximum colour, and flavour, in this gorgeous lemon and vanilla cheesecake.

spinach and ricotta tart with two slices cut

Dinner ideas

Spinach tart with oat pastry

This delicious savoury tart recipe is perfect to slice up and serve warm or cool for a tasty lunch or light dinner. It's packed full of nutrients, and is made even healthier with the addition of whole grain oats.

prawn and soba noodles in a steamer basket

Healthy

Soba noodle salad with fried prawns

Super quick to throw together, This delicious Asian-inspired prawn and noodle salad recipe is brilliant served with a sesame dressing for a flavour-packed dinner.

Healthy

Hot smoked salmon and sesame salad

For a super quick and tasty lunch or dinner recipe, try our hot smoked salmon salad with an Asian style sesame dressing. There's no cooking required, perfect for throw-together work meals.

Quick & Easy

Grated chocolate sponge roll

If you're looking for quick dessert ideas for entertaining, you can't look past this beautiful sponge roll, complete with a rich vanilla cream filling. It's super quick to make, but looks and tastes might impressive.

Healthy

Eggplant, kale and lentil salad

This delicious salad is packed full of flavour and textures, proving that healthy lunches don't have to taste boring. You'll love the combination of flavours and sweet pomegranate dressing.

Healthy

Avocado mixed grain sushi

Put a delicious twist on classic homemade sushi with this mixed grain avocado recipe from the 'Healthy Family Eating' cookbook brought to you by The Australian Women's Weekly and Disney.

Dessert

Chocolate, oat and cranberry brownies

Jazz up your classic chocolate brownies by adding in some tart and juicy cranberries and fibre-packed oats. It'll create a new layer of texture, while providing a good dose of nutrients to keep you fueled throughout the day.

Dinner ideas

Prawn and fish balls with ginger broth and noodles

Create this beautiful Asian-style soup at home in no time at all. The fragrant broth is the perfect base for hearty homemade prawn and fish balls and thick Udon noodles.

Quick & Easy

Pork and fennel meatballs with tangy coleslaw

Pork and fennel are two flavours that go together absolutely perfectly, and we've paired them here in these juicy meatballs to create a delicious weeknight dinner recipe. Serve with creamy slaw for a complete meal the whole family will love.

Quick & Easy

Crispy salmon with chermoula yoghurt

If you've ever wanted to achieve perfectly crisp, restaurant-quality salmon, this recipe is for you. We take you through achieving the perfect fillet of fish, plus a delicious way to serve it up with a zesty chermoula yoghurt.

Dinner ideas

Corn, quinoa and tofu balls with minty cream

For a deliciously healthy twist on the classic meatballs recipe, why not try this vegetarian recipe? Our tasty baked corn, quinoa and tofu balls are packed full of protein for a delicious and nutritious dinner.

Dinner ideas

Chicken and sesame balls with sweet and sour sauce

For an Asian twist on the classic meatballs recipe, try these delicious chicken and sesame balls with a sweet and sour sauce for dipping.

Healthy

Paleo breakfast recipes and easy ideas

If you're following a Paleo or low-carb diet, it may seem difficult to think of interesting breakfast recipes every day. This collection of meals is here to inspire, and ensure you start every day with something delicious and nutritious. We've brought you everything from baked eggs and omelettes, to healthy smoothie recipes and naturally-sweet chia puddings. You'll also find breakfast salads, stuffed mushrooms, bubble and squeak and frittata recipes. Dig in!

Healthy

18 Paleo recipes for family dinners

If you're following a Paleo diet and are looking for some creative meals to make for dinner, look no further than this recipe collection. We've brought you the best recipes that are low in carbs and processed foods, but high in flavour and nutrients. From our pesto lamb and zucchini salad to our cauliflower crust pizza, there's something for every tastebud here. You'll also find lovely grilled seafood dishes, and delicious baked chicken recipes for a healthy protein hit.

Lunch

8 quick and tasty Greek salad recipes

There's a reason why Greek-style salads have gained a massive following over the years - they're easy to make, generally very healthy and packed full of flavour. The saltiness of the olives and creamy feta cheese is balanced perfectly by the fresh tomatoes and cucumber. Top it all off with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and you've got yourself a tasty and nutritious lunch! To jazz it up, accompany your salads with some grilled lamb, crumbed chicken or battered seafood.

Lunch

20 Caesar salad recipes for delicious lunches

When you ask people to name their favourite salad, a classic Caesar salad usually comes up. And with good reason... crispy, salty bacon and hearty boiled eggs go perfectly with fresh cos lettuce. Add a few shavings of fresh Parmesan cheese and a generous drizzle of rich and creamy Caesar dressing, and you've got yourself a killer meal. To honour this delicious dish, we've pulled together all our favourite variations on the classic recipe - from prawns and grilled chicken, to Caesar burgers and wraps.