Spring lamb
This delicious pressure-cooker dish makes the most of tender spring lamb, and fresh spring vegetables.
Tuna kebabs with soy & wasabi
Soak 10 bamboo skewers in cold water for an hour before use to prevent them splintering or scorching during cooking. Note
Dill and gin gravlax
The fish can be refrigerated for up to 36 hours. You can substitute the gin with vodka or omit the alcohol completely. Micro herbs are small punnets of baby herbs or cress and can be found at good greengrocers, growers markets and some of the larger supermarkets; substitute with small picked leaves from regular bunches […]
Turkish halloumi and pomegranate salad
The tart, exotic flavours in the salad are enhanced by the creamy, nuttiness of the fried halloumi cheese. A wonderful combination.
Teriyaki salmon with udon salad
The sweet, savoury, sticky and thick teriyaki sauce is a staple of Japanese cuisine. It compliments chicken, fish and meats equally well. Team it with a light and fresh udon salad and you have a perfect light meal.
Custard prune cake
It’s important to measure the closed springform pan, the measurement appearing on the base of the springform pan sometimes refers to the measurement of the pan when it is open. Note
Braised lamb and yoghurt
A soft and tender braised lamb and yoghurt curry from Australian Women's Weekly.
Tomato, leek and marinated feta tartlets
Puff pastry squares make a light, tasty and adorable case for these delicious and fresh tomato, leek and feta tartlets.
Fig and chocolate caramel slice
Succulent figs add interest, depth and flavour to this deliciously easy chocolate caramel slice.
Kibbeh with tomato and pomegranate salad
Delicious triangles of lamb kibbeh piled high with bright and refreshing tomato, pomegranate and feta.
Chorizo, roasted capsicum and artichoke salad
A simple mix of spicy chorizo, vinegary artichoke, sweet capsicum and fresh tomato and leaves, this flavourful salad is a perfect side for a summer barbecue.
Grilled vegetable salad
Ready-made tzatziki is available from the refrigerated dip section of large supermarkets.You can also make your own. Note
Beef carpaccio with green papaya salad
Tender slices of beef carpaccio match perfectly with a fragrant green papaya salad.
Quick-mix sand cake
Keeping time: 2 days. Note
Deep-fried sweet pastries (Thiples)
Thiples (or Diples) are a Greek sweet dessert consisting of pastry that has been fried in hot oil, and a honey drizzle. This recipe uses classic flavours so the dish is true to its origin.
White chocolate and macadamia cake
Light and fluffy white chocolate and macadamia cake from Australian Women's Weekly.
Black-eyed beans, okra and kumara gumbo
One of the classic dishes of Louisiana, famous for creole and cajun cooking, gumbo takes its name from an African word for okra, without which this hearty vegetable stew would not be the same.
White bean, corn and avocado salad
A healthy white bean, corn and avocado salad from Australian Women's Weekly.
Quick midweek roast lamb and vegetables
Serve this family favourite with a big jug of homemade gravy to pass around the table.
Beef fillet with gremolata and semi-dried tomato polenta
This five-star main course will wow any guests you serve it to.
Fettuccine with rocket pesto & fresh tomato salsa
For a milder pesto, substitute baby spinach leaves for rocket. Note
Tossed vegetable salad with lemon, garlic and pine nuts
Bake pine nuts on oven tray in moderate oven about 5 minutes or until toasted. Note
Apple and raisin french toast
Here, French toast gets a whole new look, and it’s bound to be a hit with young and old alike.
Baby feet
You can use any coloured jelly beans you like. Choose a writing icing to match the colour of the jelly beans. Note
Kiwi fruit and apple jam
Forget strawberyy or raspberry jam, kiwi fruit and apple jam is the perfect preserve. Elevate your dishes in four simple steps.
Pumpkin and feta pizza
Incredibly quick and easy to make, these pumpkin and feta pizzas are a great option for a fast mid-week dinner.
Traditional Christmas turkey with forcemeat stuffing
You just can't go wrong with this traditional Christmas turkey with forcemeat stuffing of onion, bacon, pork, chicken, breadcrumbs, parsley, pistachios and tarragon.
Coffee liqueur sauce
Works well with pancakes, over waffles or as a fondue. Note
Butterfly display case
Celebrate your child's birthday with this charming (and easy to make) butterfly display case.
Risoni and bean salad with lemon
This risoni and bean salad is robust enough for a light yet satisfying vegetarian lunch, or perfect as a side dish for grilled chicken or steak.
Turkey pilaf
Dried cranberries are sometimes labelled ‘craisins’ and can be found in the baking aisle of supermarkets. Chicken breast fillets can be substituted for turkey, if you like. Coriander is one of the few fresh herbs to be sold with its root attached. It should be readily available from greengrocers. Asian greengrocers will certainly stock it. […]
White wedding cakes
These simple white cakes make an elegant wedding cake for an all-white wedding.
Fig baklava
Try this sweet, spiced classic drizzled in honey syrup for a decadent but light dessert.
Hoisin and barbecue chicken rolls
This recipe is also nut-free and egg-free. Did you know? Lebanese cucumbers are short, slender and thin-skinned, and are probably the most popular variety because of their tender, edible skin, tiny, yielding seeds and sweet, fresh taste. Note
Asian-style fish
Fresh, light, fragrant and healthy. Serve this Asian-style fish with a bowl of steamed coconut rice for an easy and tasty meal for two.
Caramelised apples
Well, this is one way to increase the kids' fruit intake! Be warned, these caramelised apples are dangerously delicious.
White chocolate, pineapple and coconut slice
White chocolate, pineapple and coconut slice from Australian Women's Weekly.
Lemongrass beef, noodle and peanut salad
A fresh and fragrant Asian noodle stir-fry from Australian Women's Weekly.
Apple streusel bread and butter pudding
This pudding goes straight to the top of the favorites list when it comes to classic winter warming desserts.
Cappuccino French macarons
Do not be afraid of the humble macaron. Yes, they're tricky, but easier than you think. Don't take any short cuts, use a light touch when mixing, and you'll be well on the way to making the perfect cappuccino macaron.
Chicken pita pockets
Filled with vegies and a delicious mustard mayonnaise, these chicken pita pockets are simple and satisfying.
Toblerone fondue
This exceedingly rich, decadent dessert is just the ticket at the end of a long dinner party with friends. Serve with coffee and lots of laughs.
Braised leek and witlof salad with poached eggs and roasted kipflers
Drizzled with a creamy chervil dressing, this easy dish makes an excellent brunch or lunch.
Banana coffee and walnut cake with salted caramel frosting
Topped with whipped caramel frosting sprinkled with sea salt, this moist banana, walnut and coffee cake is perfect for a special occasion.
Berries with warm white chocolate sauce
A decadent and rich dessert with berries, warm white chocolate and Malibu liqueur.
Thai-style pumpkin and chicken soup
Traditional and tasty Thai-style pumpkin and chicken soup from Australian Women's Weekly.
Nepalese pork mince curry
This dry, fragrant Nepalese curry, traditionally served with steamed rice and lime wedges, is one of this remote Himalayan country's most popular meat dishes.
Chilli snapper in banana leaves
Banana leaves are sold in bundles in Asian food shops, greengrocers and some supermarkets. Use foil if banana leaves are unavailable. Note
Poached eggs and smoked salmon on blini
More sophisticated than pancakes, these buckwheat blinis topped with poached eggs and smoked salmon make a gorgeous dish for brunch with friends.
Fish kebabs with chilli sauce
For a delicious, easy mid-week meal, try these spicy fish kebabs served with steamed rice.
Apricot coconut cake with macaroon topping
Pop the kettle on and enjoy a thick slice of this beautifully moist apricot cake with crisp macaroon topping.
Crunchy raspberry muffins
Sprinkled with a crunchy walnut topping, these fluffy raspberry muffins are lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, resulting in a delicious combination of flavour and texture.
Baby leek and fennel fish parcels with fried cauliflower
These tasty fish parcels are so easy to make and taste fantastic served over crispy fried cauliflower.
Warm duck, orange and mushroom salad
Lamb’s lettuce, also known as mache or corn salad, has a mild, almost nutty flavour and tender dark-green leaves. It’s commonly sold in 125g punnets; you will need four punnets for this recipe. Note
Chicken liver salad with polenta croûtons
Separate chicken livers into halves by cutting lobes apart. Note
Italian pork and capsicum ragù
You can quickly peel the capsicum with a vegetable peeler if you don’t like the skin peeling off when it’s cooked. Suitable to freeze at the end of step 2. Pack into freezer-proof containers, leaving 2.5cm (1-inch) space to allow for expansion. Seal, label and freeze for up to 3 months. Sprinkle with oregano after […]
Rocky road slice
It's a win-win for this slice with chocolate, marshmallow and crispy biscuit pieces the kids will love and minimal time in the kitchen that you will love.
Baked middle eastern meatballs
Baked Middle Eastern meatballs in a homemade tomato sauce with spinach raita.
Ice-cream fondue
Thrill the kids with these do-it-yourself chocolate fondue ice-creams.
Creamy tomato chicken
Before starting this recipe, boil the kettle so you have boiling water ready to go into the saucepan to cook the pasta. Note
Potato and bacon soup
Warm, hearty and creamy, this potato and bacon soup is packed full of delicious ingredients to create the ultimate comfort food - perfect for Winter evenings.
Creamy rice pudding with cinnamon sugar
The vanilla bean can be reused, wash and dry well, store in an airtight container or add to a container of sugar for vanilla-scented sugar. Note
Box of popcorn
equipment deep 23cm (9¼-inch) square cake pan 30cm (12-inch) square prepared cake board Note
Banana split cupcakes
These two classic sweet treats just got even sweeter, as they have merged into a fabulous fun cupcake.
Greek yoghurt cake
Greek yoghurt has less moisture than ordinary yoghurt, giving this lovely cake a firmer texture.
Baby beetroot, green lentil, watercress and hazelnut salad
If roasted hazelnuts are unavailable, you can roast your own. Place nuts on an oven tray; roast at 200°C about 5 minutes or until the skins begin to split. Rub hazelnuts in a tea towel to remove most of the skins. Cool. Fresh pomegranate seeds can sometimes be found in packs in the fridge section […]
Lime and vanilla madeleines
A first-class morning tea treat.
Japanese cabbage rolls
The humble and misunderstood cabbage is put to good use with these Japanese inspired cabbage rolls. Dunk them generously in the dipping sauce and experience the uniquely and delicately flavoured pork filling.
Confit of salmon with herb salad
Confit is a cooking term for foods that are preserved either by being salted and cooked slowly in their fat, or are cooked and preserved in oil in a similar method. You can use ocean trout instead of the salmon. Note
Black forest French macarons
Back in 1792, two Carmelite nuns dubbed the "Macaron Sisters" baked and sold macarons to pay for their lodgings. Over 200 years later, our love affair with these almond delights continue. These chocolate and cherry macarons are beautiful served with hot espresso.
Chicken thigh fillets with salsa verde
This delicious chicken dish is easy to make and packed full of flavour. Your family will love the addition of a zesty homemade salsa verde to their dinner.
Wilted spinach with mint
Spiced with nutmeg and dressed with lemon, this spinach with mint makes a fabulously simple side dish.
Chilli tuna pasta salad
The salad, without the dressing, can be made several hours ahead and refrigerated, covered. Toss the dressing through the salad just before serving. For an even more Mediterranean touch, add about 200g of diced fetta cheese to the salad. Note
Koshumbir
Koshumbir, sometimes spelled koshambir, is a fresh shredded vegetable salad that is served in India alongside curries. Note
Oysters with lime and coriander
Bright, light and fresh, these lime and coriander oysters make a great starter or shared platter for a party.
Light and spicy crumbed chicken
Light and spicy crumbed chicken to share with your friends and family.
Golden pecan twists
Finely chopped walnuts, hazelnuts or macadamias can be used instead of the pecans. Top each biscuit with a chocolate-covered coffee bean or an almond kernel, if you like. Store in an airtight container for up to a week. Note
