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Women's Weekly Food

Trusted by home cooks for 90 years, The Australian Women’s Weekly’s Test Kitchen and cookbooks hold a singular place in shaping home cooking within the Australian culinary landscape. Today, the AWW Test Kitchen in Sydney is a thriving hub for food content, connected to two bustling photographic studios where a talented team of Australia’s best recipe developers, art directors, editors and photographers create our world class food content. Our recipes are thoroughly tested and tasted and given the Test Kitchen tick of approval, guaranteeing you’ll get great results in your home kitchen.

Beef and Mushroom Casserole
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Beef and mushroom casserole

Packed full of juicy, tender beef and fresh mushrooms braised in a white wine sauce, this hearty casserole is beautiful enjoyed hot with a side of creamy mashed potato and steamed greens as a warming Winter meal.
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Hazelnut chocolate cake
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Hazelnut chocolate cake

The irresistible combination of nutty hazelnut and smooth, creamy chocolate makes this fluffy cake utterly delicious. Spread with a rich, chocolate icing, you will be hard-pressed to stop at one slice!
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CAULDRONETTES
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Cauldronettes

These buttery pastry cases, filled with cheese and savoury ingredients, are perfect to pass around at kids parties - as well as hide vegetables.
BLACK BATS
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Black bats

To make Halloween eerily delicious for the kid in all of us, unleash these rainbow choc chip bat biscuits coated in glace icing.
rum and raisin fudge
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Rum and raisin fudge

The timeless combination of rich rum and sweet, juicy raisins is brought to life with decadent caramel notes in this beautiful fudge. Serve sliced straight from the fridge for a beautiful afternoon treat.
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Poached Summer Fruit
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Poached summer fruit

Create the base of your next standout summer dessert or pie filling, with this classic combination of nectarines, peaches or apricots poached in sweet syrup.
Peas and Beans with Hazelnuts
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Peas and beans with hazelnuts

You won't have to force yourself to eat these greens! Taking less than thirty minutes to cook these beans and peas are enhanced with garlic and butter and topped off with crunchy hazelnuts.
Coconut ice
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Coconut ice

Sensational as a dessert accompaniment or to enjoy on it's own, this simple, no-cook creation produces plenty of creamy, sweet blocks of coconut and dried cranberries to share.
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Coconut mocha slice
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Mocha slice

Bringing together the flavours of coconut, coffee and chocolate, these mocha slices make a great snack, and perfect gift.
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Seared salmon with lemon creme fraiche
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Seared salmon with lemon creme fraiche

An impressive dinner has never been easier to make with this 20 minute treat. Combine the sweet, supple tastes and textures of salmon fillet with a zesty yet creamy lemon creme fraiche. Adorn with salmon caviar for an extra burst of flavour.
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Apple fool
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Apple fool

Served in a cocktail glass, delicious layers of stewed apples, custard and sweet roasted almonds will delight your tastebuds with every scoop.
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Creamy garlic prawns and scallops
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Creamy garlic prawns and scallops

These creamy garlic prawns and scallops are wonderfully fragrant and saucy, perfect served as an appetiser or main. Serve this delicious seafood dish with crusty bread and lemon wedges for a complete meal.
Jam and Cream filled Lamingtons
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Jam and cream filled lamingtons

This recipe puts a decadent swing on the humble Aussie lamington. Smooth, whipped cream and sweet raspberry jam work perfectly sandwiched between two fluffy sponge pieces, all dipped in chocolate and dusted with coconut.
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Chilli tuna pasta bake
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Chilli tuna pasta bake

Hearty, warming and packed full of flavour, this tuna pasta bake is cooked with a spicy tomato-chilli sauce and topped with oozy melted cheese to create the ultimate comfort food for a tasty Winter dinner dish.
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white summer sangria
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White summer sangria

Start your summer party the right (and easy) way with this crowd-pleasing cocktail. Our recipe for white wine sangria is so delicious and takes just five minutes.
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Date, carrot and honey loaf
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Date, carrot and honey loaf

Naturally sweet and perfectly fluffy, prepare this golden date, carrot and honey loaf for your family and friends. Enjoy your loaf warm, sliced and with a cup of tea any time of the day.
Steamed snake beans and Hoi Sin chicken
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Hoisin chicken

This enjoyable meal takes just twenty minutes to create and with ginger, garlic and hoi sin sauce seaping into the tender chicken fillet you'll be sure to make it again.
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Smoky chickpea stew
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Smoky chickpea stew

Conjure images of India with this colourful vegetarian stew. Cooked in paprika, this spicy dish will invigorate the senses from the smokey capsicum to the tiny chickpeas.
Bircher Muesli
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Bircher muesli

Smooth, creamy and fruity, there are few breakfasts more enjoyable than the humble bircher muesli. Full of wholegrain godness and topped with blueberries and yoghurt, this healthy breakfast is utterly delicious and will keep you fueled for the day.
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Apple Cinnamon Tea Cake
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Apple cinnamon tea cake

Pop your feet up on the couch, and cut yourself a slice of this warm, moist apple cinnamon tea cake to go with a mug of your favourite brew.
Quick Grilled Nachos
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Quick grilled nachos

Whip up this Mexican favourite in no time at all. Your family and friends will love sharing this big tray of vegetarian nachos, enjoying the oozy melted cheese, spicy tomato salsa and creamy avocado atop crunchy corn chips.
Pasta bianco
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Pasta bianco

Pasta bianco literally means white pasta, as it is cooked without tomatoes. lt's a really cheap and simple dish but has a beautiful silky texture and is full of flavour.
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Frozen Lemon Souffles
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Frozen lemon souffles

Add a refreshing citrus zing to your summer dessert with these elegant frozen mousse delights, incorporating lemon and Italian-style meringue.
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Chocolate and zucchini cake
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Chocolate and zucchini cake

Chocolate and zucchini are an unlikely team, but this combination really does work a treat. A clever way to get the kids to eat vegetables without them knowing they're eating vegetables!
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Coconut prawns with two dipping sauces

Coconut prawns with two dipping sauces

Give these beautiful king prawns a touch of the caribbean - rolled in flaky coconut then fried to crispy perfection - before serving with either a zesty lemon, or spicy fish and lime sauce.
Salmon, Mixed Pea and Dill Salad

Salmon, mixed pea and dill salad

This zesty salad has all the greens you need with sweet, juicy chunks of salmon throughout. Whip up in 20 minutes and enjoy for lunch or a starter.
Mushroom Cheese Puffs
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Mushroom cheese puffs

What could be better than the Holy Trinity of savoury food: butter, garlic and cheese? Add in some mushroom and you'll find that just one is simply not enough.
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Salmon pinwheels
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Salmon pinwheels

There is no better match than cream cheese and soft smoked salmon. With dill, mint, capers and lemon juice you'll find you just can't stop eating these refreshing pinwheels.
Fine Herbes Omelette
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Fine herbs omelette

Whether you're looking for a quick, healthy breakfast before work or a lazy Sunday brunch, this omelette will work for you. No need to over-complicate things, just mix fresh herbs through the eggs and enjoy with crusty bread.
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Spiced lamb sausage rolls
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Spiced lamb sausage rolls

Your guests will be reaching for more with this gourmet version of classic sausage rolls. Crunchy, golden pastry compliments the tender lamb filling just begging to be dipped in tomato sauce and gobbled up.
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Tofu fritters with sweet chilli sauce

Tofu fritters with sweet chilli sauce

Asian-revered bean curd with herbs and encased in light batter, produces healthy and yummy bite-size snacks - the perfect starters to serve guests at your next social gathering.
Figgy flapjacks
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Figgy flapjacks

Packed full of sweet, chewy fig pieces and wholesome grains, these tasty homemade muesli bars are perfect for a mid-morning snack or school lunchbox treat.
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Roasted Capsicum Sauce
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Roasted capsicum sauce

This roasted capsicum sauce is so versatile you can keep finding uses for it! Take advantage of capsicums in season from the farmers markets when they are cheap.
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Apricot cheesecake slice
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Apricot cheesecake slice

This decadent slice showcases all the wonderful features of a delicious classic cheesecake, plus a beautiful apricot swirl throughout the creamy centre.