Chocolate crepes
For a quick and easy chocolate sauce, melt 1/2 cup cream with 1/3 cup chocolate pieces in a small saucepan, stirring well. Note
Ariane Barker’s apple tart
Relive Granny's sweet apple pie with this rich dessert best served with vanilla ice-cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Be sure to enjoy the cheeky addition of calvados, rum or brandy (or all three!)
Judy’s chocolate brownies
These prize-winning chocolate brownies are bound to win you the gratitude of anyone you make them for. Rich and nutty, moist and fudgy, they're everything a brownie should be.
Chicken, bacon and mushroom risotto
Be careful not to overcook your risotto rice – the grains should be al dente.
Date and ginger cake with caramel sauce
Dates make this cake super moist and full of flavour without being heavy.
Tuna, chilli and herb tagliatelle
The super bowl! Curl up on cold nights with a heart-warming meal in hand
Moroccan lamb and apricots with scented pearl couscous
You can use chicken in place of lamb, and swap the pearl couscous for instant, if you prefer.
Caramelised onion soup with cheesy floats
Lentils make a hearty addition to this French favourite.
Oma’s appeltaart
Nothing tops off a meal better than my grandmother’s own apple tart, which my mother learnt to make as a young girl in Holland.
Mezze platter with salmon gravlax
Rich, opulent European dishes put an international spin on any occasion. This platter works as an entree, paired with hearty breads.
Baked spinach and pinenut field mushrooms
This recipe works just as well as part of a hearty breakfast or lunch.
Coq au vin with parsnip mash
These seasonal favourites are perfect for cosy autumnal evenings. As the recipes cook, your home will be filled with beautiful aromas that the whole family will thank you for.
Leek, potato and pea soup
Easter is a perfect time of year to gather friends and family for a festive lunch or satisfying supper – after a day of egg hunting, of course! These simple, elegant recipes are sure to please.
Lamb racks and pancetta with baked kumara orzo
A great meal to make when entertaining, this is all cooked in the oven, leaving you more time to mingle.
Fig sponge cake
This indulgent seasonal dessert, layered with fresh fruit, is ripe for the picking.
Smoked salmon tea eggs
Easter feast! Save room for this tempting celebratory spread. Stain eggs with a delicate pattern by soaking them in tea.
Chocolate meringue roll with coffee and hazelnut cream
This may look complicated, but it’s really easy to make. It looks stunning, and best of all, it can be made in advance and frozen until it’s ready to serve. Try different combinations of fillings, such as fresh berries and whipped cream, or replace the coffee with cocoa and use orange zest or almonds too. […]
Wholemeal spaghetti with creamy bacon and mushrooms
Wholemeal pasta is high in fibre so you’ll likely eat less of it and feel full for longer.
Quinoa, chicken and turkey meatloaf
Chutney and a green salad give this tasty meal a refreshing edge.
Lemon tuna couscous salad
Salad ingredients can easily be added and substituted – use your imagination!
Fried wild rice with prawns and peas
Become acquainted with these tasty and versatile staples
Grilled marshmallow with honeydew melon and clover syrup
The kids will love creating their very own marshmallows for dessert.
Roasted vegetable and green lentil salad
Pulses, legumes, grains and seeds are great off-the-shelf staples that add bulk, fibre and valuable nutrients to your diet. Try these light and hearty recipes to kickstart a new way of cooking.
Barbecued whole snapper with peperonata and lil’ perlas
Catch of the day! Reel in your guests with dinner and dessert made on the barbie
Pear and ginger crumble
You could also use apples or add spices and flaked almonds to the mix.
Smoked chicken, potato and feta salad with green sauce
This salad makes a simple lunch or supper that’s sure to satisfy.
Big green fritters with cayenne honey
A surplus of kale in the garden inspired this innovative take on an old favourite.
Sesame chicken and vegetable stir-fry with asian style dressing
Step away from the ready-made packet variety and whip up a fresh batch in your own kitchen.
Macaroni Bake with white sauce
For a quick and easy dinner, try this cheesy macaroni bake.
Mini lamb puff pies
Thanks to the abundance of ingredients that were unfamiliar just a few years ago, the cook now has more options than ever when it comes to delighting the family with new flavours.
Lemon, chilli and garlic butter breakfast tray bake
Jazz up your next big breakfast with the eye-opening flavours of lemon and chilli.
Simple satisfying lasagne with basic tomato sauce
Feel free to add chilli, smoked paprika or herbs to suit the intended dish. Double the recipe and freeze in batches. Basic tomato sauce: • Substitute tinned tomatoes for vine-ripened ones in summer. • Try adding a pinch or two of herbs and spices depending on your desired recipe. • Sugar cuts the acid from […]
Beetroot, feta and walnut tarts
The combination of beetroot, creamy feta and crunchy walnuts work perfectly together in these delicious pastry tarts - perfect for a tasty snack, a quick lunch or a light dinner.
Seafood Mornay
The ocean’s bounty is the basis for a dazzling array of mouth-watering meals
Ginger and pistachio slice
Serve this slice with coffee after your main, or save for morning tea.
Seafood pasta marinara
You can taste the ocean in this rich and hearty combination of shellfish.
Lemon pepper fish burgers
Tangy mayo adds a refreshing zing to these quick and easy fish burgers.
Coconut fish curry
This curry can be adapted with different kinds of seafood and made more or less spicy to suit everyone’s taste.
Sesame salmon skewers with brown rice salad
Super easy, with toasted sesame flavours, this recipe works well as a lunch dish for the ladies or a flash family meal.
Barbecued light lamb lunch
Keep the barbecue ablaze and serve up this warming midday meal – a perfect way to wind up to the colder weather.
Spinach and cheese pie (spanokopita)
500g frozen spinach, thawed and drained, can be used in place of fresh. Be sure to press out all liquid. Note
Butter chicken with vegetables
You can't go past the classics.
Easy tuna curry
Substitute tuna for salmon, if preferred. Note
Cinzano aperitif
Cinzano is sweet vermouth that has been produced in northern Italy since the 18th century. It's available in three varieties - Bianco, Rosso and Extra Dry.
Grilled fish with lemon and parsley
The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the fish. When it is ready, the flesh will be opaque and flake easily. Don’t overcook fish, or it will dry out and lose its lovely natural sweetness. Note
Dijon chicken with lentils
You don't need to miss out on a nutritious and delicious dinner when you're lost for time after work. With juicy chicken that's packed with flavour this recipe is a crowd-pleaser.
Taramasalata
The vibrant colours of the Mediterranean taste as good as they look!
Greek-style lamb with golden potatoes
It seems lamb is definitely the Greeks’ choice when it comes to meat and this couldn’t be more simple and delicious if it tried. Studding the lamb with the garlic and rosemary infuses the meat with flavour while it cooks and who can pass up a golden spuddy! I’ve included a quick little recipe for […]
Sparkling white sangria
A refreshing drink that’s easy to make, this sangria also looks fantastic with jewel-like fruit studded throughout. With the addition of kiwifruit and kiwiberries, I’ve given this Spanish tipple a local twist. For an easy non-alcoholic version, simply replace the bubbles with lemonade. If you prefer not to use too much sugar, add soda water […]
Stone fruit compote
For flavour, add a strip of orange peel or use dried fruit and let it infuse and swell in the syrup.
Ratatouille relish
Chunky-cut vegetables in this relish make a hearty, satisfying addition to many meals.
BBQ fish pie
Whether you are camping or simply feel like cooking outdoors, this dashing dish done on the BBQ is a winner.
Beetroot and orange pickle
For flavour, colour and versatility, this is the pickle of all pickles!
Ginger zinger
Ginger and mint are a classic combo. Pair them with honey and soda water for a sensational drink.
Summer berry jam
I know it’s not the old-fashioned way of making jam, but it is fool proof and sometimes you just need to know it’s going to work and set perfectly. You can use either fresh berries (blackberries, raspberries, strawberries and blueberries) but also thawed frozen berries. I used half and half. The little knob of butter […]
Creamy salmon and mushroom fettuccine with garlic crumbs
Share some love with this totally dishy salmon meal.
Basic Biscuits
For lunchboxes or dessert, this biscuit recipe is wonderfully versatile.
Little coffee cakes with coconut macaroon topping
When time is limited, make your baking work for you. These recipes will take you from afternoon tea to dessert!
Chicken candoori
Can-do dinner. There’s a reason this BBQ cooking method is still a hit – because it’s great!
Dark and white chocolate brownies
This two-tone brownie is a delectable twist on the classic recipe and can be easily dressed up as a decadent dessert.
Dark and white chocolate brownies
This two-tone brownie is a delectable twist on the classic recipe and can be easily dressed up as a decadent dessert.
Slaw
Equally at home accompanying chicken, fish or meat, this slaw recipe by New Zealand Women's Day is easy to throw together, simple and delicious. It's also bursting with nutritional value.
Kumara whip
Kumara hold more moisture than potato, so I season them and bake whole in the oven, before peeling the skin and smashing the flesh. Doing this dries them out a bit more so you’ll have gorgeous fluffy mash. Note
Walnut sultana loaf
A pot of coffee or tea and a plate of home baking can give an otherwise drab afternoon a bit of a rise.
Spicy potato, red onion and capsicum bake
Fill up on this hearty vegetarian delight bursting with bright flavours and colours.
Oranges in syrup
To prevent syrup forming crystals, do not stir once boiled. Note
Honeycomb mould
This jelly should have distinct layers. The clear lemon jelly contrasts with the spongy honeycomb base. Don’t worry if the mixture curdles – it’s meant to. Note
Plum turnovers
You could use most stone fruit for these wonderful turnovers, but nothing quite gives the intensity of colour like the humble plum. Serve piping hot, with ice-cream.
Jamaican lime biscuits
Rotate baking trays halfway through baking time. Note
Muesli slice
You can experiment with all kinds of dried fruit for this recipe. Filled with the goodness and energy of oats, it's the perfect kid refueller.
Coriander beef burgers
Thai basil can be replaced with regular basil if you prefer. Add beansprouts for crunch. Note
Teddy bear birthday cake
Tubby the well-rounded bear makes the cutest birthday cake, and there's no baking involved! You could even opt for a fairy-tale theme and make three for a Goldilocks tableau.
Paleo cauliflower fried rice
Cutting out carbs just got a whole lot easier with this modern take on the Chinese classic, blitzing up cauliflower in place of the rice. It's just as filling and flavoursome, minus the grains.
Macerated plums with coconut sorbet
Plums not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. You’ll need approximately 10 plums for this recipe. Note
Apricot and rosewater tart
Cut a slice of this fruity tart and enjoy the fragrant undertones of rosewater. Best served with thick, whipped cream and a collection of family or friends.
Fruit muesli slice
Pepitas, oats and coconut add plenty of nutty, crunchy fibre to this fruity muesli slice. A great lunch-box addition, especially as this recipe nut-free.
Bliss balls
Packed full of nutrition, these afternoon bliss balls are the perfect guilt-free 3pm pick-me-up!
