Rhubarb and custard muffins
Sweet, sugary and fruity, these golden fluffy muffins have a divine baked custard top and tender rhubarb pieces swirled throughout.
Beef rogan josh kebabs
Baby potatoes are perfect for skewering as they stay firm after cooking due to their low starch content.
Smoked chicken rice salad with curried mango dressing
Sprinkle over the bhuja mix just before serving, to preserve the crunch!
Coconut, lime and ginger vegetable curry
Leave a few green vegetables to pop in at the end so the meal doesn't only taste delicious but looks great too.
Poppy-crumbed bingo wings and red slaw
Keep a healthy theme going by swapping fried chicken or nuggets for delicious poppy-crumbed bingo wings.
Red curry pork with lemon and basil rice
Try these unique meals inspired by curry and spices to pep up your mid-week menu or introduce your family to a few different flavours.
Twisted vege pizza
Pizza with a twist! Pile your base high with veges that are packed with nutrients.
Creamy lamb, kumara and ginger korma
Serve with rice and green beans to even out the cream content.
Hot chocolate custard with red wine pears
Leaving the fruit intact will give your presentation a professional edge.
Chicken and barley soup
The bird is the word! Cheep and cheerful, nothing will go to waste with chicken.
Crispy chicken tacos
Perk yourself up tonight with these quick and tasty crispy chicken tacos. The whole family will love them!
Chicken satay drumsticks with noodle salad
Homemade satay is simply the best with its crunchy peanuts and tangy flavour. You can use nibbles, drumsticks or thighs for this recipe. The noodle salad makes it a complete meal – and in just 40 minutes.
Seared chicken burgers
From carrot and beetroot to cheese and bacon, fill the rolls with whatever ingredients you like!
Artichoke tarte tatin with red onion and hazelnut dressing
My artichoke tart packs a flavourful punch that the whole family will love.
Creamy beef with bacon and button mushrooms
This hearty, flavoursome mix works just as well served with creamy mashed potato or rice. Like a cross between beef bourguignon and stroganoff, this combo is sure to please – so let the slow cooker do the work.
Banoffee caramel rice with honey-glazed bananas and pecans
Any kind of poached or honey-glazed fruit goes well with creamy rice.
Bee’s famous chicken pie
Family Fave! A pie is the perfect way to feed the masses.
Lasagne-style crock-pot
Here’s another way of making this humble family favourite even easier! I have added the grated carrot and baby spinach to the mix so you will only need a simple salad to serve. Plus my cheat’s version of a white cheese sauce make this dish as easy as possible.
Mediterranean-style seafood stew
Grate lemon or lime zest over the stew for extra zing!
Easy chicken nacho mix
There couldn’t be an easier way to make a fun, tasty family dinner. And it makes a little chicken go a long way. Try this with pork or beef too.
Warm autumnal salad
A roasted root vegetable salad will still taste great as leftovers the next day.
Virgin mary
Virgin Mary is a fun beverage to brighten up your day at work. Keep some Tabasco sauce in one of your desk drawers and add a few drops right before you drink it.
Fusilli salad
The salty feta balances out the sweetness of the dates, basil and cherry tomatoes.
Coconut almond power bars
These almond power bars make a terrific schoolbox snack for the kids!
Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Hundreds & thousands biscuits
Who can resist the sweet delights of a hundreds and thousands biscuit? Recreate everyone's favourite with this classic recipe.
Vintage Edition: Wholemeal shortbread
Switch up this classic with nutty wholemeal flour for a hearty afternoon tea.
Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Funny faces
Too cute! Get the kids involved with these simple biscuits and let them decorate away to their hearts content. Definitely a wet weather winner!
Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Satay cheesettes
We can't get enough of these classic savoury nibbles! You might be safer making a double batch; these ones disappear quickly!
Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Cherry Almond Bars
There's a reason the classics never go out of style, and we still love these retro favourites. Serve with a hot cup of tea.
Smoked salmon muffins with cream cheese filling
To make lunchtime morsels, add a few rocket leaves to the mix with the salmon, then bake in regular-sized muffin tins.
Cheddar, bacon and sun-dried tomato muffin loaf
Toppings could include pickled peppers, gherkins, Swiss cheese or herby butter.
Cranberry and pecan bran muffins
You can also add fresh blueberries or diced apple to this recipe.
Mulligatawny with yoghurt flatbread
This Anglo-Indian chicken and rice soup is hearty enough as a meal on its own.
Double chocolate caramel muffins
Muffins can take you from breakfast to dessert and every snack in between, so line up the tins and get a batch (or two) going.
Orange and poppy seed muffins
If you’re after a quick fix, ditch the syrup and serve these heated with ice cream or natural yoghurt.
Blueberry yoghurt sorbet
Mike’s Top Tips: The yoghurt sorbet isn’t an instant dessert as it takes a while to freeze, so best to make it the day before you want to eat it. Try freezing this delicious sorbet in a metal container as the metal will act as a temperature conductor, freezing the sorbet twice as fast as […]
Chicken and pumpkin lasagne
Everyone loves lasagne! Try my nourishing twist on a family fave.
Mango and pineapple mousse cake
Light and full of bold tropical flavours, this soft mousse cake has a melt-in-the-mouth texture with a healthy, crunchy base.
Mandarin cake
Mandarins are a burst of sweet freshness on a crisp winter’s day. During winter, they’re abundant and inexpensive to buy, and if you’re lucky enough you might have a mandarin tree at home dripping with deep orange orbs. Make the most of them
Sticky date cheesecake
Experience the best of both worlds with this divine dessert that will comfort your body and soul. The sweet, stick date pudding base is beautiful topped with a creamy cheesecake slice and a rich butterscotch sauce.
Angel hair pasta with prawns
Toss together this flavoursome pasta dish in under ten minutes - packed full of nutrients and fresh, beautiful produce
Asparagus and lemon risotto with crispy salmon
This beautiful asparagus and lemon risotto is simmered in white wine and garlic to create the creamiest, most flavoursome rice dish. Served with a piece of crispy-skin salmon, this makes a perfect dinner.
Baked crumbed cutlets
Give your crumbed lamb cutlets a healthy twist by oven baking them alongside tasty cherry tomatoes and mushrooms.
Chicken schnitzel burger
Succulent chicken schnitzel drizzled with mayonnaise and enjoyed in a doughy bread roll. What more could you want? It's the 20 minute wonder you'll be making again and again.
Chipolatas in pastry
Little guests at your next children's party will love these super-easy mini sausage rolls.
Chocolate and hazelnut meringue torte
Layers of decadent chocolate and coffee cream are combined with light, fluffy chocolate meringue to create this gorgeous torte. Topped with crunchy roasted hazelnuts, it's a dessert-lover's dream.
Duck breast in sticky orange sauce
A modern take on the traditional French dish duck a l'orange. It's easy to make to 'wow' your guests at your next dinner party ... or serve as a special dinner for your loved ones.
Hummingbird cake
From Southern America comes this delicious cake with pineapple and pecans.
Malaysian fish curry
You can use any firm white fish to make this aromatic fish curry. A perfect dish for Saturday night dinner ... although with a preparation and cooking time of less than 45 minutes, it could work on weeknights too.
Mini rhubarb cupcakes
These light and fluffy cupcakes have a twist: the addition of pieces of rhubarb. They take just half an hour to make but are such a tasty treat you'll wish you made more.
Moroccan spiced roast beef with caramelised cauliflower
Tender, juicy beef is beautiful marinated in a fragrant Moroccan seasoning and cooked to perfection. Serve your meal with sweet, caramelised cauliflower and steamed green beans for a flavour sensation that will leave you wanting more!
Mushroom and blue cheese tart
This gourmet savoury tart is quick to make and packed full of tasty, high quality ingredients. Fresh portobello mushrooms and creamy blue cheese work wonderfully together sitting amongst a golden, crumbly pastry.
Pasta boscaiola
Tossed shards of parmesan with prosciutto and mushroom, drenched in cream. Pasta boscaiola is a legendary Italian pasta dish.
Pineapple and passionfruit jam
Fruity, sweet and tart all in one spoonful, this divine homemade passionfruit and pineapple jam is wonderful spread on warm scones or freshly toasted sour dough.
Pork and fennel sausage rolls
Nothing beats a homemade sausage roll.
Roast vegetable pesto stacks
A dish worthy of being eaten breakfast, lunch or dinner; these delicious roast vegetable and pesto polenta stacks are beautiful served straight out of the oven with fresh baby spinach leaves.
Rock cakes
A favourite for generations, rock cakes look like they're here to stay. With this easy recipe, you can have a batch ready in just 25 minutes, so get baking.
Salmon and broccoli pasta bake
Whether you are cooking a family meal or making lunch or dinner for friends, this fast and fresh pasta dish fits the bill. If you don't have individual ramekins, use a baking dish instead and divide between 4 plates or dishes.
Salmon fillets with soba noodle salad
This Asian inspired Salmon dish is packed full of wonderful, fresh flavours and makes the ultimate dinner for a warm evening. Perfectly cooked fish is tossed through a punchy soba noodle and avocado salad, and drizzled with a tasty miso dressing.
Seafood mornay crepes
These beautiful savoury crepes are stuffed with fresh seafood and topped with a creamy mornay sauce to create a divine lunch or dinner dish.
Zucchini and walnut loaf
This zucchini and walnut loaf is beautiful served warm or toasted with a generous spread of butter. The addition of zucchini gives a wonderful texture to the bread, and you can be assured you're serving your family their dose of vegetables, disguised in a sweet, nutty slice.
Almond and orange syrup mini cakes
The glorious combination of almond and sweet orange syrup make a delicious gluten-free treat.
Apple and rhubarb pie
This glorious fruity pie with its thick, buttery crust is perfect for Winter weekends at home.
Apple and rhubarb strudel rolls
You'll love these individual portions of the dessert classic, apple and rhubarb strudel. There's something about flaky golden pastry and warm, stewed sweet that works so well!
Asian spinach noodles
Perfect as a light vegetarian dinner or a delicious side for a larger Asian banquet, this warm and flavour-packed spinach and mushroom noodle dish is super tasty.
Asian vegetable fritters
Packed full of vegetables, these golden, crunchy Asian fritters are the perfect finger food or starter for your next dinner party - beautiful served drizzled with fresh lime juice.
Chocolate swiss roll
The light chocolate sponge, luscious cream and juicy berries makes this the perfect afternoon tea treat.
Corn and ricotta fritters
Crispy and golden, these tasty fritters made with sweet, juicy corn and creamy ricotta are beautiful served topped with smoked salmon and avocado for a relaxed weekend breakfast or brunch.
Corn, bacon and zucchini rice slice
Light, cheesy and packed full of flavour, this tasty corn, bacon and zucchini rice slice is surprisingly filling and delicious enjoyed hot or cold.
Crispy polenta, tomato and rocket salad
Packed full of cripsy golden polenta cubes, fresh tomato, creamy goat's cheese and fresh mixed greens, this beautiful salad is brilliant served warm and enjoyed as a light meal for lunch or dinner.
Damper and dips
Served with two simple dips, this homemade damper is a perfect accompaniment ... or make the damper as a stand-alone part of any family meal.
Gluten-free blueberry cake
Light and fluffy, this beautiful orange spiced cake is stuffed with juicy blueberries and topped with a sweet icing to create this wonderful gluten-free dessert.
Herb and chilli butter
Bread and butter is no longer a boring supper with this 10 minute recipe that has just six ingredients.
Honey sponge roll
We're on a roll with this morning tea treat.
Lemon and lime marmalade
Prepare this zesty homemade lemon and lime marmalade for your family and friends. This fruity, tart spread is perfect on toast for breakfast.
Picnic baguettes
Gourmet sandwiches worthy of any picnic, these are two very different fillings which both work extremely well stuffed in a fluffy baguette. Italian flavours are channeled with fresh salami and antipasto veggies, while an zesty chilli lime sauce and shredded chicken creates a Vietnamese style lunch.
Prawn dip
The perfect side for Summer dinner parties by the water - this creamy prawn dip is wonderfully spicy and delicious served with crispy pita bread and nibbles.
Roast lamb leg with red wine gravy
A lamb roast is heaven in a baking dish. We served ours with roasted pumpkin and peas. You can use any vegetables you like.
Roast pumpkin and zucchini pasta
Cooks can never have too many pasta recipes in their repertoire. This easy vegetarian dish gets some added nutrients with ricotta cheese and toasted pine nuts.
Lamb and pumpkin arancini balls with dijon salsa verde
The crispy coating hides a soft heart of pumpkin, rice and tender shredded lamb.
Courgette and coriander salad
The flavours of this fresh salad brighten the whole meal.
Cheesy cheerio puffs
So cheesy! Googly-eyed puffs and chewy, tasty scrolls go down a treat with adult guests too.
Caterpillar cupcakes
This colourful, cheeky caterpillar will be the star of the show – and he’s great fun to make.
Chocolate rainbow cake
The trick is to get the icing colours just right (try gel colours from cake shops). Finish with marshmallows and chocolate coins.
Tomato cheese and ham scrolls
These toasted scrolls will go down a treat with little and big partygoers. Thin slices of salami instead of ham work well too. The melted butter gives them a golden, toasted colour but use spray oil if you prefer. Note
Beef cobbler
This is hardly a pie – it’s really a stew with a crusty scone topping – but it does the job of a good meat pie; that is, it fills you up with warming inexpensive food.
Almond cheesecake with twilight syrup
A crisp base and sweet citrus syrup make this almond cheesecake a divine dessert for all.
Steak with creamy garlic and chive sauce
Beef things up at home with this sizzling, delicious dinner.
Meatballs with polenta
Put a healthy twist on Italian classics for comfort food at its best.
Ribollita soup
Cook up a big batch to reheat at work for a warming winter lunch option.
Classic tomato pizza sauce
Rich tomato sauce is a great source of licopene – a powerful antioxidant which protects against free radicals.
Mini pizzetta
All you knead! You can cater for every occasion with the perfectly versatile pizza.
Calzone pizza
Calzone originated in Naples, Italy, as a convenient form of pizza for those on the go.
Berry swirl meringues
Mums spend so much time looking after everyone, why not return the favour? Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with a special afternoon tea shared with close friends and family.
Lemon curd cake with coconut frosting
Easy to freeze and defrost when you please!
Nutty fudge slice
Wrap this slice with kitchen paper and string to add to the sense of occasion.
Omelette Arnold Bennett
Cut down the calories in your cooked breakfast.
Zucchini, feta and red onion tartlets
Warm savoury treats always go down well at a party, so make plenty or prepare ahead and freeze. These tartlets have a simple base, but the creamy feta and sweet-and-sour onions make them flashy and flavourful. Note
Welcome to Candy Land cake
This fun cake is quite simple to assemble, thanks to the use of store-bought cakes and icing.
Beetroot chocolate pudding
This healthy pudding uses beetroot to keep it moist and sweet.
