Prawn and avocado pasta salad
Fresh, juicy prawns are tossed with creamy avocado, rocket and shell pasta to create this beautiful fresh Summer salad in no time at all.
Prosciutto and artichoke salad with croutes
This salad mixes the salty and zesty flavours of proscuitto and lemon juice with creamy feta, fresh greens and crunchy croutes.
Pumpkin ravioli with sage butter
This soft, light butternut pumpkin ravioli with cheese and the earthy herb flavour of sage is truly satisfying.
Rice custard with caramelised pears
Add a twist to the standard rice pudding with the addition of sultanas and a side of rich caramelised pears.
Risotto with seared scallops
Drink while you cook with this seafood risotto which makes use of some of your favourite ingredients: tender scallops and dry white wine.
Roasted spiced lamb and vegetables
This trim lamb is rubbed with aromatic oregano, garlic and paprika then roasted to perfection.
Roasted vegetables with harissa yoghurt
This vegetarian Moroccan-style dish is filled with red chilli spices, soothing Greek yoghurt and hearty roasted vegetables.
Rocket and avocado salad
Give your day a power boost with the natural goodness of this rocket and avocado salad, drizzled with a creamy mayonnaise, lemon and anchovy dressing.
Salmon cakes with chilli salt chips
Crunch your way through this spicy take on the classic fish and chips. These garlic-infused salmon cakes go perfectly with chilli chips; just squeeze some fresh lime over the top for a final zesty touch.
Salmon patties with avocado and dill salsa
Power load meal time on any day of the week, whipping up these light and fresh salmon and vegetable patties drizzled with a nutritious herb salsa.
Snapper and fennel pie
Swap the classic Aussie beef pie for this winter delight. Maintain the crunchy golden crust but swap the gravy for dijon mustard and the beef for chunks of snapper fish.
Stir-fried baby clams with black beans
Tossed with black beans and hot and fragrant spices, these fresh clams really shine as a meal starter or side with asian-inspired honey, soy and oyster sauce.
Strawberry shortcakes
These berrylicious fluffy shortcakes present like scones with cream in a glass. Whip them up for a crowd-pleasing dessert.
Stuffed salmon with potatoes and hollandaise
Give your usual sweet salmon a surprising twist with creamy and zesty hollandaise, crunchy potato chunks and a tasty stuffing of almonds, breadcrumbs and garlic.
Sumac chicken with cheese polenta and tomatoes
No one will know this succulent chicken dish took just 30 minutes to make. With tangy sumac, roasted tomatoes and a cheesy polenta puree this will soon become a favourite.
Tabouli with char-grilled eggplant
This vegetarian Middle Eastern dish takes just 10 minutes to create but is packed full of flavour.
Thai basil, chicken and snow pea stir-fry
This aromatic and easy to prepare classic thai stir-fry is able to tingle the senses at any lunch or dinner time.
Tomato and cucumber salad
Salad can't get any simpler than this. All the fresh, crunchy benefits of onion, cucumber and tomato with the spice of cumin, chilli powder and lemon juice.
Tropical fruit salad with lime syrup
Mix up your favourite fruit salad with a zesty lime syrup. Serve with ice cream to turn this healthy snack into a fruity treat.
Tuna and sweet corn crisp wrap
Sharpen the mind over lunch by enjoying this quick combination of spinach, avocado, tuna and corn wrapped in wholemeal lavash.
Turkish delight sundae
This fruity sundae takes just ten minutes to make and even less time to eat. Filled with chocolate Turkish delights, pistachios, vanilla ice cream and raspberries this is one dessert you'll definitely make again.
Vietnamese chicken noodle stir-fry
Embrace the wok and whip up this flavour-packed chicken stiry fry for your friends and family. Full of Vietnamese herbs and spices, rice noodles and toasted almonds, this is a delicious dish for any occasion.
Warm beef salad with spinach and herb dressing
This quick and fresh seasoned beef salad packs a punch courtesy of spinach and herbs blended with mustard and a lemon zing. Perfect to enjoy barbecued or grilled during summer.
Warm lamb couscous salad with baby spinach
This Mediterranean salad is jam-packed full of protein, with tender slices of lamb complimenting the crumbly feta, juicy tomatoes and couscous.
Warm salad of bacon, goat’s cheese and grapes
This colourful, contemporary salad is a meal in itself or a crunchy side.
Warm strawberries with balsamic zabaglione
Whisk up this version of an Italian custard specialty, using strawberries and sweet dessert wine.
Zucchini not-quite-lasagne
Take a different approach to a classic family lasagne, adding this versatile summer vegetable to a spiced pork and veal mince filling.
Caramel sauce with a kick
Launch into a special occasion with this exquisite caramel and liqueur sauce. Give it away or indulge yourself and loved ones with a fabulous dessert accessory.
Couscous salad
With its lemony flavours, this couscous salad recipe works well with barbecued lamb or chicken. You can also add shelled prawns for a more indulgent salad in summer.
Cranberry and pistachio rocky road
Transform this renowned chocolate pleasure with healthy cranberries and wholesome pistachios - then indulge relatively guilt-free.
Ham, spinach and jalapeno pizzas
Quick and easy, these pizzas are just the ticket for a lazy lunch or laidback dinner - just throw in a salad! A great way to use up leftover Christmas ham.
Hearty bacon, lentil and vegetable soup
A healthy meal has never been easier than with this effortless soup. Bacon adds a crisp, salty flavour while carrots, celery and lentils pack this meal with nutrition.
Test Kitchen hot cross buns
We've been using this same recipe for decades. It works and the results are delicious.
Lemongrass prawn skewers
Lime, coriander and lemongrass will send you on a Thai adventure with every tantalising bite. These seafood skewers are perfect for entertaining unless you want to save them all for yourself.
Lime and mint punch
Combine zesty lime with rum and the distinct aroma of mint to create this knockout, refreshing punch.
Raspberry lemonade
Cool your family and friends down on a scorching summer day with this kid-friendly, fruity refresher.
Red velvet Christmas cupcakes
Buttery and fluffy, these red velvet cupcakes adorned with silky smooth vanilla or peppermint frosting are a fun Christmas treat.
Smoked chicken canapes
Serve your guests this delicious canape that takes just 15 minutes to make. Just drizzle cranberry sauce over juicy chicken strips and serve on a crisp lettuce leaf.
Sticky redcurrant glazed corned beef
Create a marriage made in heaven with this succulent beef baked and brushed with the flavours of sweet berry jam, port and rosemary.
Steamed fish with bok choy and mushrooms
Fresh, healthy and flavoursome, this Asian inspired steamed fish recipe, served with bok choy, mushrooms and chilli, is a wonderful weeknight dinner for any day of the week.
Barbecued whole snapper with pine nut stuffing
Stuffed with a fragrant pine nut filling, this whole crispy snapper is grilled to perfection and served with freshly squeezed lemon wedges.
Mini pork pies
These tasty bite-sized pork pies are delicious served fresh out of the oven, their flaky golden pastry surrounding a flavoursome pork, bacon and sweet apple filling.
Fresh pea, mint and feta salad
The perfect accompaniment to any main meal.
Garlic prawn, white wine and rocket spaghetti
Packed full of flavour, this tasty prawn pasta dish, tossed in a fragrant white wine sauce, is quick to make and is perfect for a romantic night-in.
Apple and cinnamon souffles
These apple and cinnamon souffles are perfectly fluffy and filled with beautiful spices and warm baked fruit.
Sticky pork chops
Give the humble pork chop a Chinese-style twist and it can still go from the stove to the table in less than 30 minutes.
Rhubarb and winter fruit crumble
This is so pretty with its red juicy fruits and is great for using up any orphan fruits in the bowl.
Beefy mushroom pies with black pepper pastry
Piping-hot hearty beef pies are the ultimate in comfort food.
Minted lamb potato-top bake
Add your own twist to shepherd’s pie -- try kumara mash and minted peas.
Cheesy sausage and batter bake
Kids love this cheesy sausage bake which is quick and easy to prepare.
Lemon curd tarts with milk crumbs and ginger
A kick of ginger adds a spicy note to a favourite lemon and meringue combination.
Salmon tart with caper wasabi crème fraîche
Crispy pastry, creamy salmon and greens, this will soon become a regular favourite.
Spiced ginger puddings with vanilla custard
You can freeze a pudding and some custard together in single-serve containers. They reheat well from frozen, although the custard will need a stir to make it smooth again.
Lasagne pasta bake
To reheat, thaw, then cover with foil and bake for 30-40 minutes (or 20-30 minutes for smaller dishes).
Sweet and sour pork and plumb meatballs
This recipe for sweet and sour meatballs in a fragrant and tangy plum sauce makes 4 serves. Why not take some to work and be the envy of your colleagues?
Chicken and eggplant provencal
You can make this in advance and freeze it for later or divide it into individual takeaway portions to give away. Simply defrost and heat.
Smoked fish pie with garlic and herb crumbs
Delicious and hearty, these dishes freeze like a dream too – perfect for a cook’s night off.
Sweet risotto with poached tamarillo
Experiment with different ingredients to keep life, and food, interesting!
Gnocchi in tomato and basil sauce
A rich and thick tomato sauce covers these fluffy Italian dumplings, topped off with basil and lights flakes of parmesan.
Parmesan mash with beef stew
Parmesan mash with beef stew
Passionfruit tart with orange mascarpone cream
Indulge in this delicious tart complete with crumbly pastry, a creamy passionfruit filling and zesty orange mascarpone cream on top.
Mini polenta and raspberry cakes
These delicate fruity cakes combine the citrus of orange rind with the sweetness of raspberries.
Chicken, minted pea and ricotta meatballs
The addition of fresh mint, peas and ricotta adds a wonderfully fragrant and creamy note to these delicious chicken meatballs. Served in a rich tomato sauce over fresh pasta, it makes a great family meal.
Pumpkin pappardelle with burnt butter sauce and garlic chips
Mike’s Top Tips: By making your own pasta, you’re learning a great new skill. Plus it’s super-easy. But if you haven’t got the time, buy fresh lasagne sheets from the supermarket and cut them into wide strips Frying the herbs for the pappardelle gives beautiful colour, texture and flavour to the dish. Just be careful […]
Saucy chocolate and raspberry pudding
Instead of berries, you could use jarred morello cherries for a “black forest” surprise.
Apple and passionfruit pie
If fresh passionfruit aren’t in season, you can use passionfruit sauce or pulp from the supermarket.
Citrus and coconut meringue
We all love lemon meringue pie and now you can give it a tropical twist with tangy lime and fragrant coconut.
Sticky date and cinnamon bread and butter pudding
Get your just desserts this winter with these perfect puds.
Wholemeal blini and salmon salsa
Impress your guests with a delectable winter feast.
Roasted beetroot and onion tart with creme fraiche
Whether it’s a special birthday, family event or simply a mid-winter catch-up, sometimes we just need an excuse for a dinner party. So break out the silverware... this menu is sure to please.
Fruity date and chocolate log
Fresh fruit and a drizzle of honey are a sweet addition.
Meringue and spiced berry stack
The finished product looks so glamorous but the elements are very easy to prepare in advance. Enjoy putting the finishing touches on your masterpiece and wait for the oohs and aahs! Note
Red wine duck with Jerusalem artichoke puree
Rich duck cooked in wine and tomatoes makes for a perfect winter dish.
Feta and sage stuffed chicken breast with tomato chilli jam
The thoughtfully prepared sides make this simple chicken dish extra special.
Chocolate and coconut cookies
Recipe from The Australian Women's Weekly Comfort Food cookbook
Colourful cake-pops
This recipe is from The Australian Women's Weekly Cupcakes and cake pops cookbook
Lemon meringue slice
Indulge in tangy lemon and fluffy meringue on a buttery, biscuity base for a deliciously zesty sweet treat.
Fettuccine boscaiola
This traditional Italian pasta dish is the ultimate comfort food, packed full of flavour to nourish the body and soul. Crispy bacon, button mushrooms and chives are tossed in a creamy sauce with perfectly cooked fettuccine.
Lemon parsley fish with greek salad
Tender, flaky grilled fish is coated in a zesty lemon and parsley gremolata and served atop this fresh, tasty Greek salad to create this quick and healthy dinner dish.
Baked ricotta cheesecake
Rich, smooth and creamy, sink your spoon into a thick slice of this decadent baked ricotta cheesecake. Topped with sweet, juicy blueberries, it is a beautiful dessert all your guests will enjoy.
Vegetable mornay
A quick and easy family meal for a "meatless Monday", utilising pantry and freezer vegies and sauces.
French fruit tart
Surprise your family and friends with this homemade dessert this weekend. Golden crumbly pastry, creamy vanilla custard and fresh, juicy fruit pieces makes this gorgeous French tart worthy of being served in any patisserie.
Marshmallow slice
This Marshmallow Slice takes almost no cooking and minimal preparation. Serve for morning or afternoon tea, take to work to share with your friends, or put a batch together for a children's party.
Dry vegetable curry
Give your mouth a burst of flavour with this vegetarian curry. Fresh vegies burst with turmeric, cumin and fresh mint to warm you up after a long day.
Mediterranean lamb and zucchini bake
Lamb, zucchini and olives bring the flavours of the Mediterrean to your table. This slow-cook meal will delight the family and dinner guests alike.
Raspberry and vanilla crumble slice
This gorgeous dessert is a flavour and texture sensation that will delight your friends and family. A sweet, gooey raspberry topping sits beautifully atop a fluffy, vanilla slice. Add a crumbly, almond topping for extra crunch.
Chicken and coriander meatballs
These tasty Thai spiced meatballs are infused with a fragrant coriander and rolled in crunchy coconut for an authentic flavour kick. Serve up with steamed Asian greens and a sweet chilli dipping sauce for a tasty and nutritious dinner.
Chicken satay
These quick chicken skewers will have everyone coming back for more with a smooth satay sauce. Serve with a fresh salad and you have a healthy meal even the kids can't resist.
Anzac Day cake
Enjoy all the brilliant flavours of Anzac Biscuits in cake form, enhanced beautifully with a sweet honey icing. This makes a delicious morning or afternoon tea.
Apple cream cake
Sink your fork into a slice of this warm moist cake, perfectly topped with crunchy almonds and tender apple pieces. It goes brilliantly with a dollop of fresh cream.
Apricot and sultana slice with lemon icing
A delightful buttery slice filled with fruit, nuts and topped with an irresistible lemon icing.
Apricot and macadamia slice
This crumbly macadamia and apricot slice is jam-packed full of texture, sweetness and irresistible flavours that'll keep you coming back for more.
Chicken, broccoli and cauliflower bake
This cheesy chicken and vegie bake can be made in individual dishes or one big one. It's a budget family meal that is packed full of flavour and goodness.
Chickpea, zucchini and pumpkin curry
This delicious vegetable and bean curry can be served as a side dish or as a main dish in its own right.
Coffee cheesecakes
Coffee lovers will enjoy making these creamy no-cook cheesecakes. They take no time at all and can be made ahead and stored in the fridge until needed.
Date and walnut scones
Chopped dates and walnuts give this traditional English teatime treat a contemporary makeover.
Mango and coconut custard slice
Sweet, juicy mango pieces are swirled through a brilliant creamy coconut custard in this divine Summery slice. Serve topped with flaked almonds for extra crunch, it's a flavour and texture sensation that'll keep you wanting more!
Prawn cocktails with mango
Perfect for a warm Summer evening, these delicious fresh prawn and mango cocktails are wonderful drizzled with a zesty homemade dressing and a cold glass of white wine.
