Smoked salmon spaghetti with pea pesto
Simple yet special, the ideal dish to serve up to friends when you're celebrating in a relaxed style.
Jamie juggling
Juggling is so much fun, people have been doing it since ancient Egyptian times. This delightful fellow is constructed from lots of little cakes, so it's simple to make and easy to decorate.
Marinated vegetable pasta
Rigatoni is a ridged pasta that looks like thick, short penne, its grooves and wide centre help hold chunky sauces. Note
Orecchiette with smoked trout and broccolini
This is one of my all-time favourite pastas. I know it looks like a lot of anchovies, but trust me and cook them down slowly. This could well become your favourite pasta, too.
Pappardelle with silverbeet, goat cheese, chilli and lemon
Pappardelle with silver beet, goat's cheese, chilli and lemon
Spaghetti bolognese
There is only one thing that needs to be said here - my mum makes the best spaghetti bolognese in the world! If there's a guaranteed go-to dinner that will please young and old, this is it.
Tomato and ricotta tortellini with basil
This dish was on the first menu at our restaurant Hugo's, at Bondi, and it actually stayed on the menu for years, as it turned out to be one of our best-sellers. It's a recipe that goes to prove that good food does not have to cost an arm or a leg.
Scones with jam and cream
Fresh warm scones with jam and double cream are one of the true delights in the afternoon tea repertoire. If you can get your hands on some proper clotted cream, all the better.
Sticky caramelised pork
This recipe can be made a day or two in advance. You may need to add some extra liquid when reheating. Add peanuts when serving.
Orange blossom friands
Orange blossom water, also known as orange flower water, is made by distilling the blossoms of the bitter-orange tree. These orange blossom friands are sweet, bitter and fragrant all at once. Divine.
Tomato, pesto and bocconcini pizza
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Carrot cakes
Carrot cakes
Mixed dhal
This traditional Indian vegetarian dish is packed full of flavour and the goodness of legumes. Dhal can be enjoyed any time of the day, but it's especially great eaten straight off the stove on a cool evening.
Spinach and cheese quesadillas
Quesadillas can be cooked in a heated sandwich press, just make sure you gently wrap the quesadilla in baking paper before pressing, to stop the filling from burning the press.
Toffee puff pops
Serve puff pops within 6 hours of making. When dipping the puff pops in toffee, tilt the pan of toffee to one side, so it’s deep enough to completely coat the pops. Dip one end of each stick in toffee too, this will ensure the pops don’t fall off the sticks. Note
Bales of hay
EQUIPMENT deep 22cm (9-inch) square cake pan 25cm (10-inch) square cake board. While it is cute, it’s best to serve this to older children as the small noodles can be a choking hazard for younger children. Using a small serrated knife cut ‘V’-shaped indents into the middle of each piece of cake. Note
Breakfast quesadillas
This tasty Mexican inspired breakfast quesadilla encases oozy cheese, runny eggs and hearty beans to create a healthy, flavour-packed breakfast or lunch that will fuel you for the day.
Almond-topped cream slice
This decadent, crunchy-topped slice is perfect with a morning or afternoon cuppa.
Lime prawns on lemongrass
Threading lime dressed prawns on fresh sticks of lemongrass makes for a zesty and fragrant dish.
Potato and goat cheese puffs
These potato and goat cheese puffs will make a moreish and tasty addition to your next dinner party hors-d'oeuvre selection. To save on time, make them in advance and cook just before serving.
Australian iced tea
Celebrate with this tall cocktail in style. Perfect for a hot day in the sun.
Berry, ricotta and mint muffins
Wrap individual muffins in plastic wrap and freeze for up to three months. Defrost muffins as required either overnight in the refrigerator or in the microwave on high (100%) for about 30 seconds. Note
Haloumi and allspice lamb kebabs
You need to soak eight bamboo skewers in cold water for at least an hour before use to prevent them from splintering or burning during cooking. Note
Mini ham and corn quiches
Perfect for an after school snack, or school and work lunches these mini ham and corn quiches are easy and tasty and appealing.
Paprika chicken with raisin and coriander pilaf
As well as adding a delightful red hue to a dish, paprika is full of the flavour of the peppers it was ground from. It comes in several varieties - sweet, smoky or spicy. We've used a combination of spicy and sweet here, with great results.
Chilli and lemon crumbed john dory
John dory is a mild tasting fish that lends itself well to a multitude of flavours. We've given it an Asian influence here, teaming it with chilli and coconut rice.
Quail and mushroom paella
The traditional paella pan is shallow and wide. If you don’t have one, use one large or two smaller frying pans  the mixture should only be about 4cm (1½ inches) deep. This recipe is best made just before serving. Note
Barbecued salmon with yoghurt dressing
Fresh, light and tasty, barbecued salmon fillet with yoghurt dressing and fennel salad makes a wonderful lunch for weekend entertaining.
Chicken, chorizo and capsicum with casarecce
Speedy and moreish, the whole family will love this easy chicken pasta.
Blueberry and apple bircher muesli
For a different option, grate the apple coarsely. Note
Seafood casserole
Once fish has cooked and mussels have opened, serve topped with fennel mix and garlic croûtons. Scatter with chopped parsley in place of the fennel fronds if you like.
Brown rice and pine nut stuffed vine leaves
Served with a dollop of yoghurt sprinkled with sumac, these beautiful stuffed vine leaves are a perfect dish to share with friends.
Cherry and sultana loaf
Keeping time: 3 days. Note
Duck breasts with five-spice and honey peaches
Although ingredients in five-spice powder vary from country to country, it is usually a fragrant ground mixture of cinnamon, clove, star anise, sichuan pepper and fennel seeds.
Wholemeal rosemary butter rounds
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Note
Indian-spiced lamb rack
Give your roast lamb rack an Indian flavour with this delicious and fragrant spice paste. You could also use it as a spice rub for any other kind of meat.
Fish and kumara chips
Coated in mildly spiced crispy breadcrumbs and served with a lime-coriander yoghurt, these fish fillets with kumara fries will be loved by the whole family.
Tomato and kumara brown rice salad
This recipe is quick, simple and healthy. A great combination for a light meal on the go.
Honey-lemon prawn stir-fry
A rich source of protein and naturally low in fat, seafood is easy to prepare, quick to cook and can be served a wide variety of ways. Look to oily fish such as salmon, tuna and sardines for your Omega-3 needs, while oysters are naturally very high in zinc. If you like, use brown rice […]
Eggplant spread
Can be made two days ahead; keep, covered, in the refrigerator. Note
Apricot lemon marmalade
Gift these jars of sunshine to anyone and they'll be forever grateful. The combination of sweet apricot and tart lemon makes this jam so delicious you'll have a hard time giving it away!
Crunchy chicken salad cups
Crunchy iceberg cups filled with Thai-style soy and chilli infused chicken salad.
Fast fish tagine
Served with coriander couscous, this speedy Moroccan dish will be devoured by the whole family.
Chocolate mousse cake with pomegranate syrup
This decadent dark chocolate mousse cake is delicately spiced with cinnamon and cardomom and topped with a tangy pomegranate syrup.
Chilli corn fritters with roasted tomatoes
You need to cut the kernels from two small corn cobs for this recipe. Fritters and tomatoes can be made 6 hours ahead and reheated in a slow (150°C/(130°C fan forced). Note
Crab in black bean sauce
Place the green onion strips in iced water for about 20 minutes to make onion curls, a classic Chinese garnish. Note
Flourless fig, pecan and maple cake
Rich, moist and just sweet enough, this cake is great for any occasion.
Burritos with eggs and pumpkin seed sauce
For a tasty breakfast or lunch, try these tortillas filled with creamy scrambled eggs and spicy pumpkin seed sauce.
Chicken sticks with harissa mayonnaise
Harissa is a fiery chilli-based North African condiment.
Billy the plane
Be sure to remove toothpick before cutting and serving cake. Mark and cut cake into shape of plane. Trim cake to make it a more rounded shape. Cut cake on an angle from tail end so it appears to be taking off. Write child’s name on back of cake, if desired. Note
Burghul and wild rice salad
This is a good salad for a barbecue as it keeps well and is not fussy about the temperature at which it is served.
Zucchini soup
Perfectly light and healthy, this zucchini soup is just the ticket for a quick and easy snack, light lunch or dinner party starter. Serve with crusty bread.
Pork and fennel sausage pasta
Tasty pork and fennel sausages make a fabulous base for this pasta topping. You can stir through a small tub of ricotta to add creaminess if you like.
Turkish delight rocky road
Turkish delight, also known as lokum, is a sweet made of a flavouring (traditionally rose, vanilla, pistachio or orange), sugar syrup, nuts and dried fruit bound together with mastic (gum arabic). According to legend, turkish delight was developed by one of the Ottoman sultans to appeal to the hundreds of women in his harem. The […]
Economical boiled fruit cake
A sponge cooks best when the top of each pan is in the centre of the oven. If pans are on different shelves, swap them around half way through baking so sponges cook evenly. Note
Beef in black bean sauce with rice noodles
This easy stir-fry makes for an speedy weekday meal.
Quick mango ice-cream
Cool off in summer with this delicious tropical dessert.
Creamy bacon and broccoli pasta
Surprisingly light for a cream based pasta, this bacon and broccoli pasta is quick, filling and just the ticket on a busy weeknight.
Honey and saffron pears
The toffee nests can be made up to an hour before serving if the weather is cool. Note
Decadent mocha fingers
A square cutter will make it easier to make perfectly shaped biscuits. However, you can easily cut out well- shaped rectangles from the rolled out dough. Be fussy, roll the dough as evenly as you can, then use a ruler and a sharp knife to cut out the rectangles. Use Kahlua or Tia Maria in […]
Spinach quiche
Perfect for a lazy lunch with friends, this spinach quiche is quick and delicious. For something rather different, you could use sorrel leaves in place of the spinach.
Chicken and asparagus pasta salad
A great way to use up left-over cooked pasta, this chicken and asparagus pasta salad is simple, tasty and quick to make. You can use most pasta varieties.
Vegetable tarts
Tarts can be prepared a day ahead and kept, covered, in the refrigerator. Reheat just before serving or serve chilled if preferred. Note
Fisherman’s basket salad
When making the dressing, use the `pulse’ button on the blender to just combine the ingredients and lightly chop the dill cucumbers and capers. Using a salad spinner is the quickest and easiest way to wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Note
Lemon feta toasts
Lemon feta toasts, feta recipe, brought to you by Australian Women's Weekly.
Bean and potato bake
This meal is so easy to whip up on a chilly weeknight. It's also delicious reheated for lunch the next day.
Beef burger with roast tomato and caramelised onions
These beef burgers with roast tomato and caramelised onion will quickly become a family favourite.
Beef salad
To make this mouth-watering recipe a light main course for two, serve it with steamed rice or noodles.
Lemon and cranberry friands
These popular French cakes are light, fluffy and delicious served with a dollop of yoghurt on the side.
Kashmiri meatballs with spinach raita
Meatballs suitable to freeze. Spinich suitable to freeze. Note
Beef carpaccio with thai basil salad
An Italian-style raw beef carpaccio with a fresh Thai basil salad.
Barbecued duck and ginger tartlets
Impress your party guests with these delicious barbecued duck and ginger tartlets.
Curried meatballs with green beans and wombok
Use light coconut cream for a lower-fat version. Note
