Char-grilled vegetable gratin
Prepare this tasty vegetable gratin for your family in no time at all. Layered with char-grilled eggplant, zucchini and mushrooms, it is beautiful topped with melted cheese and fragrant Italian pasta sauce.
Cheat’s banana tarte tatin
Serve this banana tarte tatin for dessert with cream and watch it disappear!
Cheat’s coq au vin
Escape to the villas of rural France with all the delicious flavours of coq au vin but only 20 minutes of the cooking time.
Cheese and herb souffle
Give a savoury twist to the decadent French souffle. Oozing with melted parmesan and taleggio cheese this is yet another example of good French food.
Cheese, corn and bacon muffins
For a different spin on a favourite morning or afternoon snack, try these gratifying cheese, corn and bacon muffins either warm or cool.
Cherry almond shortbread
Gather your friends for a cup of tea or coffee with these delicious shortbread bikkies filled with glazed cherry pieces and flakes of almond.
Cherry white chocolate ice-cream
Cool, creamy and packed full of sweet, juicy cherries, this beautiful vanilla ice-cream is swirled with honey glazed almonds and white chocolate chunks for extra flavour and texture.
Chicken and broad bean fricassee
This creamy French stew is made with creme friache and butter to give you a delicious meal filled with juicy chicken and veggies.
Chicken with capers, anchovies and rosemary
Crispy skinned chicken is grilled to tender perfection and stuffed with a salty and fragrant caper, anchovy and rosemary filling. Serve with steamed potatoes and mixed greens for a complete meal.
Chicken with garlic potatoes and rosemary
No need to spend hours cleaning up with this delicious one-pot meal. Juicy chicken is roasted to perfection with salty olives, garlic potatoes and a seasoning of rosemary.
Chicken, chorizo and capsicum pasta
This tasty caserecci pasta will be ready to eat in just 30 minutes. Enjoy salty green olives and spicy chorizo with capsicum and chicken in this healthy Italian dish.
Chilli salt squid
This spicy seafood dish is perfect as a starter or tapas and will be done in under thirty minutes.
Chocolate cherry dacquoise
Unveil this exquisite cake layered with poached cherries, dark chocolate cream and almond meringue for an extra special dessert.
Chocolate roulade with coffee cream
Heaven comes in the shape of a log with this chocolate roulade. Mixed with a thick coffee cream this only takes 30 minutes to bake and even less time to eat!
Cold seafood platter with herb yoghurt
Perfect for those hot summer days by the water, prepare this glorious cold seafood platter for your family and friends. Prawns, salmon and Balmain bugs are wonderful accompanied by a zesty herb yoghurt and a squeeze of lemon.
Coq au vin pie with potato crust
There is nothing more comforting than a hot pie on a cold winter's night. Combining the classic flavours of chicken, wine, mushrooms and bacon, this modern twist on coq au vin will win the whole family over.
Cranberry and peach sunrise
Fruity refreshers have never looked or tasted so good with such ease. With only three ingredients it's the perfect drink to enjoy in the hot Summer sun.
Creamed rice with poached cherries and blueberries
Traditional rice pudding has nothing on this recipe. The subtly spiced creamed rice is teamed with warm poached berries for an indulgent dessert.
Creamy chicken and mushroom rigatoni
This fast family pasta dinner, with chicken and mushroom in a creamy mustard sauce, is perfect comfort food for cool nights. Everyone will love curling up with a bowl to themselves.
Creamy mushroom pasta
Adding the texture of toasted pine nuts makes the classic flavour combination of this pasta dish soar.
Crisp potato and peanut cakes
Create finger food that boasts a wow factor - combining starchy potato and sago with peanuts and fragrant spices to form these indian-inspired patties.
Crispy spinach and tuna rice cake
Packed with mind-sharpening ingredients, this wholesome rice cake is a fantastic option to recharge at lunchtime.
Curried chicken pie
Give classic butter chicken a rise, by incorporating New Zealand-revered sweet potato and encasing it with layers of flaky filo pastry.
Easy chorizo and feta pastries
Crumbly feta and spicy chorizo sausage chunks fill this delicious pastry. Chilli dip gives this easy dish some heat while fresh rocket cools it down.
Eggplant and potato curry
This wholesome and fragrant vegetable curry can be dished up anytime as a family dinner side, when entertaining guests or as meal in its own right.
Fish kebabs (psari souvlaki)
Let your barbecue send you to Greece with this fish-style souvlaki recipe. Popping with chunks of zucchini and capsicum these kebabs are best served with cooling tzatziki.
Chocolate marshmallow brownies
Marshmallows add a gooey note to this brownie. Have a slice for afternoon tea or serve with ice cream for a decadent dessert.
Cinnamon sugar rock cakes
This was one of the first recipes I was allowed to make on my own as a child, and I now see why my mum chose it. It has lots of measuring, sifting, rubbing in with your fingers and gentle mixing – although I thought the best bit was eating them warm straight out of […]
Banana cupcakes with nutella frosting
These easy recipes are a great way to get the kids baking.
Bacon and egg mini tarts
While the kids are baking, whip up these savoury delights to round off a splendid afternoon tea.
Vanilla yo-yos with raspberry butter cream
A classic afternoon tea biscuit with added raspberries for a modern touch.
Buckwheat and greens salad with warm sesame dressing
Despite the name, buckwheat is not related to wheat. It’s derived from a seed, not a grain, and pure buckwheat is gluten-free.
Sweet onion and cottage cheese tart
To get that golden glow, spray oil between the layers instead of using butter.
Citrus shortbread with lemon and ginger glaze
Rolling the chilled dough between floured sheets of baking paper ensures it won’t stick to the bench or rolling pin.
Baked field mushroom stack with haloumi and salsa
Easy and attractive meat-free meals that are bound to please.
Pumpkin and blue cheese risotto
Don’t overcook your risotto – the grains should be al dente when served.
Thai fish cake sliders
Buns, rolls, baps and sliders make a perfect vehicle for tasty fillings. Depending on the style of filling, they are ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a party, mid-week dinner or Sunday supper.
Baked New York style hot dogs
Non meat eaters can also enjoy these New York flavours. Just replace the frankfurter with a vegetarian sausage.
Whole roasted scotch fillet with crispy potatoes
This whole scotch fillet roast is delicious served with a delicious garlic cream sauce and crispy potatoes for a tasty family Sunday dinner.
Beef steak roll with bearnaise cream
Bearnaise sauce comes from the French province of Bearn and is traditionally paired with steak.
Venison and blue cheese burgers with cranberry relish
The tartness of the cranberry relish balances out the rich, gamey flavour of the meat.
Prawn rolls with thousand island dressing
Make sure your fillings are well seasoned and your buns are fresh!
Slow-roast lamb with lemon, garlic and rosemary
This family-sized roast lamb needs several hours in the oven to become tender and juicy. But that just means more free time for you to spend outside the kitchen with your loved ones.
Mock cream frosting
It's easy to make this classic creamy mock cream frosting at home, creating the perfect accompaniment to your tiered cakes - ready for decorating.
Sicilian almond, apple and ricotta cake with pecans
With classic Mediterranean flavours this ricotta cake is hearty and wholesome; just crunch through that delicious tap layer of pecans to enjoy.
Brandy snap cannoli
By merging this Kiwi classic with an Italian-American favourite, the cannoli, we’ve taken mid-winter Christmas dessert to a whole new, and stunningly simple, level.
Flourless hazelnut chocolate cake
Serve this versatile fudge-like chocolate cake as a dessert with ice-cream, for morning or afternoon tea, or freeze in slices to pop into a work or school lunchbox.
Fresh prawn spring rolls
Simple and fresh, these prawn and vegetable spring rolls with soft vermicelli noodles will allow you to recreate a taste of Vietnam. Savour their fish and sweet citrus punch during the balmy Australian summer or as a lunch or dinner starter all year round.
Fried brown rice
With peas, corn and onion this fried brown rice dish could be a meal all of its own and it only takes 20 minutes to cook.
Fruit salad with citrus sugar
This eclectic mix of layered fruit sprinkled with a citrus zing is more than just pleasing to the eye.
Grape tart (crostata d’uva)
Although grapes are not a fruit commonly used in desserts, this tart does not disappoint with delicate marzipan and a zesty base.
Greek style roast leg of lamb
Add this greek spring to a leg of lamb by injecting aromatic herbs then slow cooking to perfection. Serve it as the hero of your next main dish or as a twist on the traditional Sunday family roast.
Hearty vegetable and lentil soup
This feel-good soup goes up a notch, seasoned with a hint of citrus in the form of coriander-blended yoghurt.
Herb fish parcels
Give your taste buds a Mediterranean trip with this delicious seafood meal,enriched with hearty vegetables and flavoursome herbs.
Honey and ginger baked chicken with kumara
Fill up the family with this sweet and spicy chicken and kumara roast bursting with flavours of honey, garlic and green chilli.
Lamb and chilli pasta
Fill up on zucchini, capsicum, spinach and lamb backstrap with this spicy and easy pasta dish.
Lamb and rosemary pies
A hearty, warming lamb and rosemary filling sits perfectly in a case of golden, flaky pastry, waiting to ooze out with every mouthful. This beautiful pie makes the ultimate Winter dinner dish.
Lamb masala
This popular marinated Indian curry is slow-cooked to perfection, producing tender lamb and aromatic, spicy flavours able to ignite the senses at any time of year. Heighten with naan bread and basmati rice or try it specifically as a winter warmer.
Lamb on rosemary skewers with tzatziki
Create your very own greek perfect match by grilling or barbecuing these rosemary stem, marinated lamb skewers and serving with a renowned garlicky yoghurt sauce.
Lemon and garlic lamb with roasted zucchini
Take these beautifully tender lamb racks to another level, with the uplifting combination of lemon and garlic and served alongside an abundance of roasted vegetables.
Lemon and oregano veal with balsamic tomatoes
Impress with this Italian classic, complete with creamy, smooth mashed potatoes, aromatic tomatoes and juicy veal.
Lemon curd
This versatile zesty spread can form the base of an amazing dessert pie or tart, serve as a substitute for jam on afternoon tea scones, or even coat your morning toast.
Linguine pesto
Delicious Italian cooking doesn't need to take days of preparation; you'll be eating this pasta in just 25 minutes! Pesto and parmesan provide the basis for this linguine treat.
Mango frozen yoghurt
No need to buy mango-flavoured ice cream with this simple recipe. With fresh mango chunks and creamy frozen yoghurt you'll discover just how good homemade can be.
Mango vanilla frozen yoghurt swirls
With less than five ingredients these popsicles are a great choice for a kids party and frozen yoghurt makes them a healthier alternative to ice cream.
Maple and pistachio muesli
Sweet, nutty and packed full of wholegrains, this maple roasted fruit and pistachio muesli is beautiful served on it's own with fresh milk, or sprinkled atop yoghurt and fresh berries. Make in batches to give to your friends and family as gifts.
Maple-glazed sweet potato and red onions
Drape sweet potatoes with the extra sweetness and rich flavour of maple syrup in this easy to prepare vegetable dish. A worthy accompaniment to any family main meal.
Meatballs with tomato and green olive sauce
Transport yourself to a cosy Greek taverna with these lamb and pork meatballs paired with a salty tomato and green olive salsa.
Microwave chickpea and eggplant curry
This fragrant curry is herbaceous, nutty and spicy - and it can be brought to life in no time.
Microwave spring vegetable risotto
If you enjoy a risotto but don't have time for the continuous stirring this creamy dish usually requires, then this microwave recipe is for you.
Mini meatloaves with sour cream and roasted garlic mash
These hearty baked meatloaves, infused with HP sauce, herbs and accompanied by creamy mashed potato, make for a satisfying winter family meal.
Minted pea soup
Enjoy eating your greens with a dollop of sour cream. This smooth soup is enriched with potatoes, peas, garlic and mint and is best served with a crusty piece of bread.
Minute steaks with mushrooms, spinach and polenta
Prepare this warming dinner for your family in no time at all. Perfect for weeknights, it's packed full of flavour to keep the whole table satisfied!
Mixed beans with almonds
Laced with goodness, there's always reason to whip up this effortless and tasty accompaniment for any meal or occasion.
Mixed fruit, ricotta and almond parcels
These visually stunning filo parcels are packed with uplifting goodness, ready to share.
Mixed vegetable fritters with smoked salmon
These vegetable pancakes are topped with smoked salmon and covered in a minty, herb yoghurt - perfect for a wholesomely light lunch, brunch or snack.
Mocha zabaglione
Irresistible creamy coffee dessert with crostoli to dip into. A great finish to any meal.
Moroccan vegetable casserole
Pungent aromas and big flavours are the signatures for this spicy vegetable casserole. It combines well with herb and nut-sprinkled couscous.
Mulled wine spritzer
Boasting wine, fruit and spice, this refreshing chilled beverage is brimming with festive season cheer. It also pours well as a summer party pleaser.
Mushroom and eggplant stroganoff
This vegetarian take on a Russian classic will fill you up with fresh vegetables smothered in spices of paprika, cumin and red chilli.
Nectarine and apricot tarts
No need to spend hours on this fruit and nut tart; it takes just 45 minutes and with juicy nectarine and apricot slices will have you coming back for more.
Oat and cranberry mum-to-be cookies
Spoil the special woman in your life or someone soon to embark on the motherhood journey, with these heart-warming and nutritiously guilt-free cookies.
Olive oil pastries with cheeses and mint
These tantalising pastries are encased with greek fetta and herbs to give a mediterranean flavour hit. Prepare in advance for easy to cook cocktail food or starters on any special occasion.
Pan cooked pumpkin
This flavoursome side dish ticks all the boxes, featuring wholesome pumpkin simmered with crispy bacon, butter and garlic.
Panettone bread and butter pudding
Relive your grandma's classic with the addition of Italian pannettone. Zesty and sweet, this creamy dessert is simple but sure to please.
Pan-fried fish with lemon and spinach salad
Cook up this marriage made in heaven, with firm, fleshy snapper served on spinach and drizzled with a zesty lemon, raisin and nut dressing.
Panna cotta and roasted nectarines
Blended with vanilla bean, this creamy Italian specialty is best made ahead of time. Then served alongside beautifully roasted nectarines drizzled with wine for a truly satisfying dessert.
Pappardelle with lamb and eggplant ragu
Enjoy a hearty pasta for dinner complete with salty olices, eggplant and tender lamb.
Passionfruit sorbet
This sweet sensation can be churned up in minutes as an ideal finish to a summer dinner party.
Peppered lamb and artichoke salad
Combine your tender pink lame with a zesty salad, filled with olives, capsicum and sprinkled with black pepper.
Plum and cinnamon cake
This fluffy and aromatic cake will warm the spirits with undertones of cinnamon while baked plums provide a rich, juicy flavour.
Poached pears in red wine sauce
Create a decadent dessert with less than ten ingredients that will impress everyone with its vibrant colour and juicy sweet flavour.
Poached pears with ginger shortbread
Treat your guests to something a little more decadent with these sweet poached pears, marinated in white wine. Crunchy ginger shortbread provides the perfect accompaniment to such soft, juicy desserts.
Pork cutlets on lentils and pancetta
This beautifully grilled pork, on a fragrant bed of minted lentils and peas, is a nutritiously satisfying dinner to serve family or friends.
Pork ragu with pappardelle
This hearty slow-cooked pork ragu combines beautifully with fresh, flat pasta noodles for a dinner or weekend lunch prepared in advance.
Pork, noodle and Thai basil stir-fry
Whip up this flavour-packed pork stir-fry for a fast, filling weeknight dinner.
