Chilli pork stir-fry
Brightly coloured and full of all the big, bold Asian flavours we know and love, this Chilli pork stir-fry is a feast for both the eyes and the tongue.
Chocolate cherry slice
Super easy, Make it ahead You can use fresh cherries for this recipe. Just be sure to remove the stones before placing them in the batter. Don’t be tempted to add the eggs to the chocolate mixture while it’s still hot – the eggs will cook and spoil the recipe. Note
Creamy bolognese pasta bake
Family favourite, kid friendly Note
Easy passionfruit ice-cream
This no-churn ice-cream recipe is made with just three ingredients.
Garlic prawns with mango and chilli salsa
To dice the mango, cut the cheeks from each side of the pit. Using a large spoon, scoop the flesh from the skin of each half. Slice the flesh first horizontally then vertically to dice. Don’t waste the flesh left on the pit – eat it Aussie style and let the juice drip down your […]
Mini tomato and zucchini quiches
Make a batch of these mini quiches for your next picnic, a children's birthday party or even a light lunch served with salad.
Salted caramel celebration cake
Whether you're celebrating a friend's birthday, engagement, or career milestone this decadent salted caramel three-tier cake will show just how much you care.
Brown butter, camomile and honey mini muffins
These camomile and honey mini muffins are a sweet treat that's absolutely perfect with an afternoon cuppa.
Smoked salmon Caesar salad
You won't miss the bacon, we swear.
Stuffed pork belly with apples
Tender melting pork and delicious crackling. This recipe is the ultimate Sunday roast dinner. You're welcome!
Vegetarian sausage rolls
Vegetarian mince is a soy vegetable protein that looks just like regular mince and is sold refrigerated in supermarkets. These rolls freeze well before they are baked, which means you can store them for a no-fuss dinner. Simply allow an extra 20 minutes baking time when you remove them from the freezer to bake from […]
Zucchini, tomato and ricotta bake
If you have the time, drain the ricotta through cheesecloth to prevent the bake being too wet. If the bake is set but the top isn’t quite golden, pop it under a hot grill for a minute or so to give it a bit more colour. For the meat-lovers in your household, you can add […]
Sizzling sesame beef stir-fry
This delicious stir-fry takes minutes to make using thick, fresh hokkien noodles.
Caramel popcorn
There's no need to take a trip to the cinema to enjoy this classic favourite movie snack.
Asparagus, snow pea and almond salad
Toasted almonds give this salad a lovely nutty flavor, and extra crunch. Equipment Sharp knife; large frying Pan; colander; large mixing bowl; small mixing bowl; spoon; platter Note
Leek and feta tart
Step outside your everyday repertoire with this salty and crumbly leek and feta tart.
Lumberjack cake
Packed with fruit, this dense and moist lumberjack cake is full of enough energy and fibre to get you through to lunch, even if you do have to lop down a few trees in the meantime.
Pasta della casa
Pile on the chilli if you like it hot, and enjoy with garlic bread and a glass of wine.
Profiteroles with chocolate sauce
Once you know how to make choux pastry whipping up a batch of chantilly cream-filled, chocolatey profiteroles is a breeze.
Roast turkey cranberry and macadamia stuffing
Equipment paper towel; food processor (for breadcrumbs) sharp knife; frying pan; wooden spoon; large baking dish; butchers twine; foil; skever; sleve; whishk 5kg (size 50) turkey, rinsed well inside and out, then patted dry Roasting the turkey upside down for most of the cooking time will ensure lovely moist breast meat. The duck fat (available […]
Thai red curry vegetable pie
Use a 2.5 litre capacity pie dish or baking dish. Note
Tumeric and coconut poached barramundi
This dish is great for those who love fragrant Asian flavours, but could do without the spicy heat. Equipment: Sharp knife; grater mortar and pestle; large wide-based saucepan with lid; spoon; ladle Barramundi: We used frozen as it cost $16.97 a kilo, but you can use fresh – about $33 a kilo -if you prefer […]
Vongole with white wine, garlic and chervil
To purge vongole. rub any sand from the outside of the shell and soak them in a large bowl of cold salted (not fresh) water for about an hour. Often they’ve already been purged by the fishmonger. They will release some salty sea water while cooking so make sure you taste the sauce before adding […]
Zingy butter chicken curry
This delicious creamy curry will become a family favourite. Even the kids will love it!
Tandoori chicken spinach stir-fry
If using an electric wok, cook food in smaller batches. An electric wok won’t reach the same temperature as a gas or an electric stove top. Note
Gluten-free fruit cake
Marzipan is in the cake decorations aisle; check ingredients label for gluten. Note
Mini jam rolls
These delicious mini jam rolls are a dainty sweet treat and make an excellent accompaniment to your morning or afternoon cuppa. Any kind of jam filling or curd will work.
Coconut passionfruit slice
You can also use coconut macaroons for the base. You will need 4 passionfruit. Note
Steamed fruit pudding
Give this classic fruit pudding a try and fill your kitchen with the sweet smell of Christmas and family.
Thai chicken sausage rolls
To make 1 cup of breadcrumbs, process 4 slices day-old white bread. The dipping sauce recipe makes 3/4 cup. Note
Chicken and asparagus vol-au-vents
No vol-au-vent cases? Cut thawed puff pastry sheets into quarters (squares). Bake in an oven preheated to 200°C (180°C fan-forced) 10 minutes. Top with chicken mixture to serve. Note
Chicken meatloaf
Meatloaf was once considered bland and unexciting. Not anymore. This chicken version, flecked with fresh chives and encased with bacon, is both moist and delectable.
Chicken nachos
Perfect for a quick and easy dinner on a Friday night, or as a share plate among friends just as you sit down to watch the footy, this chicken nachos dish by recipes+ will not last long.
Chorizo and vegetable frittata
No flameproof pan? Cover handle with foil to prevent it burning under the grill. Note
Hunza pie
Hunza pie sprang from the myth that it fed the longevity of the Hunzakut people, it became a hippy classic despite debunking. Happily, its popularity endures anyway.
Scone pizza
When you're after a tasty snack in a hurry, look no further than this scone pizza. Topped with grilled vegetables, it fills tummies and contributes to the 5-a-day quota.
Squid and vegetable stir-fry
Cut any leftover ginger into 2cm lengths; freeze in an airtight container. Chill leftover oyster sauce to use later in stir-fries. Note
Stir-fried sweet chilli squid
You’ll need to cook about 1 1/2 cups rice. Rice is best cooked a day ahead; spread on a shallow tray and store in fridge. Note
Lemon garlic fish with rice salad
For salad, use either white rice or wild rice blend; reduce cooking time according to packet instructions. Use any firm white fish fillet, such as snapper, ling or barramundi. Don’t leave fish to marinate in the lemon mixture; the acid in the lemon will start to cook the fish white standing. Note
Baked italian rissoles
Use 3 teaspoons dried basil leaves instead of fresh. Note
Creamy fish pie
Ling, blue-eye, or Mahi Mahi would work equally well in this creamy fish pie topped with silky smooth mash by recipes+. If you like, you could serve it in individual ramekins.
Tuna mornay bake
Budget tip: This is a great way to use up leftover vegies. Try chopped capsicum, mushrooms, zucchini or cauliflower. Use any small pasta shape. Note
Savoury sandwiches
Alexa Johnston bakes a dainty afternoon tea.
Cassata
If ice-cream is your favourite treat on a hot summer evening, this cassata recipe, an ice-cream cake stuffed with glace fruit and nuts, from recipes+ is a gorgeous way to enjoy it.
Roast chicken pasta
Use drumsticks or thighs and sun-dried tomatoes which omits the need to cook a tomato sauce, without sacrificing any of the flavour.
Passionfruit yoyos
One bite of these, fine textured, melt-in-the-mouth, buttery biscuits joined together by a perfectly balanced sweet/sour passionfruit icing and you'll be sold. Passionfruit yoyos.
Vegetarian san choy bow
Snipping noodles makes them easier to mix through the other ingredients. Note
Spinach roulade
A feast for the eyes as well as the tongue, this slightly posh spinach roulade is the perfect dish for when you have guests. Make it in advance and enjoy your lunch party.
Passionfruit yoghurt pops
You will need 3 passionfruit to make 1/4 cup pulp. If ice block moulds are unavailable, double the recipe and freeze in a plastic food wrap-lined loaf pan for 6 hours or overnight. Scoop to serve. Note
Choc-caramel cups
Have you ever baked a choc-topped caramel slice only to ruin the aesthetic by cracking the chocolate and squishing out all the caramel when slicing? Not anymore.
Christmas sago pudding
To make spiced custard, warm bought gluten-free custard with 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Note
Caramelised leek and pumpkin pie
Instead of brie, crumble 200g ricotta over mixture. Replace capsicum dip with rocket or basil pesto. You need 600g peeled pumpkin. Note
Chunky beef and vegie pie
Omit shortcrust pastry and spoon beef mixture into a 21cm (base measurement) pie plate. Top with puff pastry. Cooking time will vary. Note
Pinwheel sandwiches
Pinwheels are a great idea for kids school lunchboxes. Note
Honey stars
Sprinkled with a light dusting of icing sugar, these pretty biscuits add a celebratory note to your Christmas or birthday festivities. Use your favourite jam to fill.
Greek almond shortbread
To make certain your biscuits are of uniform size, weigh the dough before rolling – measure 30g for each biscuit. Greek Almond Shortbread biscuits are delicious when served with coffee. Note
One-mix cakes – cherry coconut cake
For a simple icing, spread cake with vanilla frosting and drizzle with cherry conserve. Note
Black forest trifle
Our black forest trifle is a stunning fusion of two of the most popular desserts at recipes+. We've cheated a bit here with the store bought ingredients, but the results are still amazing.
Thai chicken pie
Budget tip: Use curry powder instead of paste. Use chicken thigh fillets if you like. Add broccoli instead of snow peas. Note
Sausage paella
This will certainly satisfy your protein requirements for the day. Bring family and friends together with a steaming serve of this Spanish classic and enjoy.
Sausage, pumpkin and leek risoni
You could use macaroni instead of risoni, if preferred. For extra flavour, add spices such as ground cumin or fennel. Note
Sticky date pudding with caramel sauce
Rich, sweet and decadent, this gluten-free dessert is beautiful served with a dollop of cool ice-cream or fresh cream.
Citrus and ginger marmalade
Gently scrub then rinse citrus fruit under warm water before preparing. You can freeze strips of citrus peel and portions of juice. Note
Pissaladiere
A French take on the Italian pizza, a pissaladiere is traditionally made with a thin trust, topped with fragrant olives, caramelised onions and anchovies.
Ricotta, prosciutto and artichoke tartlets with watercress
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Ratatouille tart
Ratatouille is a staple of vegetarian cooking and now, in a a tart, it's even better.
Tomato and bread salad
Love bruschetta but find it a bit too messy to eat for lunch? This salad is perfect for you with doughy bread pieces, balsamic vinegar and a medley of juicy tomatoes.
Tomato and saffron mussels
Tomato and wine seem to compliment mussels so well, and this dish is no different. Add some linguini to the mix and you have a deliciously hearty seafood and pasta dish.
Pickled onions
It's pickling season.
Hazelnut ripple log
This hazelnut ripple log by recipes+ is drenched in marsala laced juice and smothered in rich cream dotted with cherries. Shaved chocolate adds extra decadence, texture and richness.
Deep-fried ice cream balls
Recreate a popular Chinese-restaurant favourite at home with this crispy golden deep-fried ice-cream recipe. Try it topped with chocolate syrup for ultimate indulgence.
Tuna and ricotta dip
A hint of chilli, capers and sweet paprika give this tuna and ricotta dip by recipes+ a deep, rich flavour and colour. Served with crispy pide bread, it's the perfect grown-up dip.
