Freeform egg and bacon tarts
Served with tomato chutney, these easy bacon and egg tarts are perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Harissa chicken burger
Harissa is a North African paste made from dried red chillies, garlic, olive oil and caraway seeds. It is available from Middle Eastern food shops and some supermarkets. Note
Chilli prawn pizza
Spicy and redolent with garlic, these chilli prawn pizzas are a crowd-pleaser. You can add some torn buffalo mozzarella if you like, and the finished pizzas are great topped with baby rocket tossed in olive oil and lemon juice.
Ballerinas on stage
A ballet spectacular that will leave any prima ballerina stage-struck. Note
Strawberry and pomegranate custard tarts
These gorgeous strawberry and pomegranate custard tarts are easy to make, creating a beautiful dessert that you can enjoy any night of the week.
Chicken, corn and pasta soup
Add some thinly sliced red chilli for a spicy version of this soup, if you like. This is a last minute soup, it doesn’t freeze well. The pasta will become soggy as it absorbs more liquid and the buk choy will discolour. Note
Bitter blood orange and campari marmalade
Campari is an alcoholic apéritif (served before a meal to stimulate the appetite) made from an infusion of herbs and fruit in alcohol and water. Note
Thai salmon with sesame crust
Get a healthy dose of high-quality protein, vitamins and minerals (including potassium, selenium and vitamin B12) plus a super dose of omega-3 fatty acids, all wrapped up in classic Thai flavours.
French toast with berry compote
Surprise your loved ones this weekend with this delicious French toast and berry compote. Sprinkle with a dusting of icing sugar for that finishing touch. A perfect brunch.
Crispy chicken dippers
Chicken can be coated in Rice Bubble crumbs up to 2 hours ahead. Keep covered in the refrigerator and bake as required. Note
Asian-style baked ham
As an alternative to the Asian flavours used above, a glaze of orange, ginger and maple syrup also goes beautifully with this ham. Combine 1 cup maple syrup, 1 cup fresh orange juice, ⅓ cup orange marmalade, ¼ cup grated fresh ginger and 2 teaspoons finely grated orange rind in small saucepan; bring to the […]
Chicken and watermelon rice noodle salad
If making the salad ahead of time, dress the salad just before serving. You could use thick rice noodles instead of the rice vermicelli. Note
Choc-dipped mallows
Chocolate mixture can be prepared a day ahead. Keep covered in refrigerator and reheat just before serving. Note
Roasted beetroot & red onion dip
Colourful and delicious roasted beetroot and red onion dip from Australian Women's Weekly.
Barbecue prawns
Delicious served with crisp lettuce leaves, these quick stir-fried prawns make a tasty starter or light meal.
Chicken, lentil and cauliflower pilaf
You need half a large barbecued chicken (approximately 500g) to get the amount of shredded meat required for this recipe. Note
Cedric snake
butter cream Beat butter in small bowl with electric mixer until as white as possible. Gradually beat in half of the icing sugar, milk, then remaining icing sugar; tint butter cream with purple food colouring. Use any soft jubes or jellies you like for the decorations. Note
Thai herb and mango salad
A light, fresh and fragrant Thai herb and mango salad from Australian Women's Weekly.
Taramasalata with artichokes
Taramasalata is a classic Middle-Eastern dip that is full of flavour and delicious with pita bread. Here, we've teamed it with artichokes for an even greater dept of flavour.
Risotto milanese
Hearty, zesty and creamy, this delicious Milanese style risotto is the ulimate comfort food for a hungry family.
Pork larb
Larb is a classic Thai salad that can be made with minced tofu, chicken or beef as well as duck or pork. It is traditionally flavoured with fish sauce and lime juice and is served at room temperature, usually on salad leaves.
Baby rocket quiche
Serve this beautiful green quiche with salad for a light lunch or dinner.
Baltic lamb and rice meatballs
Make sure the meatballs are completely submerged in the liquid during cooking. To freeze; complete recipe to end of step 2. Pack into freezer-proof containers, leaving a 2.5cm (1 inch) space to allow for expansion. Seal, label and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat in a saucepan or microwave […]
Classic cosmopolitan cocktail
You can add some thinly sliced blood orange as well as the lime to this classic cosmopolitan if you like.
Turkey caesar salad sandwich
If you can’t find low-fat dijonnaise, you can use 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise combined with 1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard. Note
Deep-fried mozzarella sticks
Delicious deep-fried mozzarella sticks with a chilli pesto dipping sauce.
Ocean trout with stir-fried beans
This dish goes well Note
Cheesy chicken, tomato and bacon rigatoni
You can use the chopped meat from one barbecued chicken in this recipe instead of the tenderloins. Add it at the end of bacon becoming crisp and stir until hot. Recipe can be made several hours ahead to the end of step 5. From cold, bake, covered, at 200°C (180°C fan forced) for 30 minutes […]
Greek lamb salad
Skordalia is a pungent Greek sauce or dip made with bread (or sometimes potato), garlic, lemon juice and olive oil. It can be served with almost any kind of dish from grilled meats and poultry to fish and raw vegetables. Note
Turkish lamb and yoghurt salad
A healthy and refreshing Turkish lamb and yoghurt salad from Australian Women's Weekly.
Spiced treacle cookies
Cinnamon, mixed spice and treacle combine together to give these cookies a rich, dark colour and flavour. Their crown of chopped walnuts make them the perfect treat for grownups.
Caesar salad
If you don’t feel like toasting the bread cubes in the oven, toast the whole slices in the toaster or under a grill then cut the bread into small squares. Make sure you drain the anchovy fillet well between pieces of absorbent paper. If you want to have this delicious recipe at home, poach the […]
Butter chicken drumsticks
Garam masala literally means “blended spices” in its northern Indian place of origin; it is based on varying proportions of cardamom, cinnamon, clove, coriander, fennel and cumin, roasted and ground together. Black pepper and chilli can be added for a hotter version. Note
Zucchini and corn fritters with creme fraiche
Fresh corn can be used instead of canned corn; you will need two cobs. Sour cream or yoghurt can be used instead of the creme fraiche. Fritters can be made the day before; top them with creme fraiche etc, an hour or so before serving. Note
French apple flan
French apple flan, an elegant French dessert, has a shell of tender biscuit pastry filled with creamy custard and topped with apples covered with glistening brandied-apricot glaze.
Vanilla strawberry swirl macarons
If you thought the ice-cream wafer sandwich couldn't be improved, think again. These vanilla strawberry swirl macarons will have your guests swooning with delight. The ice-cream will barely have enough time to melt before they're all gone.
Apple and pear crumble
Serve this delicious gluten-free crumble with cold vanilla ice-cream.
Tonkatsu
Tonkatsu, a Japanese food of a breaded, pork cutlet, deep-fried and served on a bed of cabbage.
Lolly faces
12-hole (-cup/80ml) muffin pan 12 paper muffin cases decorations 2 blue NESTLE SMARTIES 2 NESTLE MILKYBAR Buttons 1 ALLEN’S Peaches & Cream 1 orange ALLEN’S SNAKES ALIVE orange sprinkles 12 caramel ALLEN’S Milk Bottle Mania 4 strawberry ALLEN’S Milk Bottle Mania 7 ALLEN’S Strawberries & Cream All the lollies used here have been cut into […]
White chocolate and cherry cheesecakes
If you use shortbread biscuits other than the Scottish variety used here, you may need to increase the amount of melted butter by about 20g (¾ ounce) so that the biscuit base will set. Note
Apricot rum conserve
Delicious spread on toast, this chunky apricot jam would make the perfect home-made gift. To test if it is ready, put a plate in the freezer for a few minutes, then see if the jam 'jells' when you blob a teaspoon full onto the cold surface.
Blood orange meringue pies
Try something a little different with these delightful mini meringue pies.
Fruit skewers
These colourful, and adorable, fruit skewers are fantastic for a kids' party and are bound to be a huge hit at any time.
Date and tamarind chutney
This deliciously sweet dried fruit chutney goes perfectly on sandwiches, with roast meat, or on the side of a spicy Indian curry.
Watermelon and haloumi salad
You will need about 600g watermelon (weighed with skin) for this recipe. Note
Chai parfait with fig and whole spice syrup
Lusciously spiced and visually stunning, this dessert deserves a very special occasion on which to shine.
Iced christmas cupcakes
Make your Christmas special with these delightful fruitcake cupcakes.
Orange blossom baked ricotta with roasted cherries
We used Grand Marnier,an orange-flavoured liqueur based on Cognac-brandy.Use your favourite brand. Note
Favourite boiled fruit cake
This boiled fruit cake is one of our favourites; it will cut and keep well and can be used for a wedding cake.
Boca negra
A boca negra or black mouth, is what you'll have after one bite of this intensely chocolate cake.
Veal napolitana
Cavolo nero is also called tuscan cabbage. It has long, narrow, wrinkled leaves and a rich and astringent, mild cabbage flavour. It doesn’t lose its volume like silver beet or spinach when cooked. We used one bunch. Note
Barbecue spareribs
Sticky and delicious; make your own American-style pork spareribs with barbecue sauce.
Birthday treasure chest
Make this delicious and fun birthday treasure chest for your child's party!
Blackberry apple crumble
Apple and blackberry is the classic crumble combination and this oaty version doesn't disappoint.
Goat’s cheese, spinach and capsicum tarts
Buy roasted capsicum from the deli. Note
Chicken and fig tagine
If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure, your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check with the manufacturer’s instructions before using. Recipe suitable to freeze without figs. Note
Lime + coconut friands
This recipe is gluten-free, wheat-free, yeast-free and nut-free. If the coconut is browning too quickly, cover the friands loosely with foil. storage Friands can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Note
Honey and fig damper with cheese selection
Serve this crusty damper at a picnic with your favourite cheeses, butter and figs.
Greek-style kangaroo bolognese
Kangaroo meat is lean and healthy. High in protein and iron and low in fat, kangaroo meat is a great alternative to more popular red meats. It is the ultimate free-range, organic meat containing no chemicals or antibiotics.
Beef and barley soup
This recipe can be frozen. Just complete the recipe to the end of step 2. Cool to room temperature. Spoon into freezer-proof containers, leaving a 2.5cm space to allow for expansion. Seal, label and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat in a saucepan or microwave on medium power (50%) […]
Beef and mushroom omelette
A hearty and wholesome Asian-style omelette with stir-fried beef and mushroom.
Zucchini and mushroom omelette
Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Crab and noodle salad with ginger
You can substitute shredded chicken, sliced pressed tofu or sliced beef for the crab. You could use cellophane (harusame) or dried wheat (somen) noodles instead of soba. Note
Minted pineapple
You can swap the pineapple for watermelon, if you like. Note
Tofu and bok choy rice paper rolls
Tofu is a great and healthy meat alternative. It is especially good for soaking up flavours like those in the sauces and dips which often accompany Asian finger foods.
Zucchini quinoa salad with candied walnuts and haloumi
A healthy and delicious zucchini quinoa salad with candied walnuts and haloumi.
Salt-baked lamb with lemon and artichoke sauce
Baking a leg of lamb in a salt crust means the meat is steamed as you bake it, leaving it incredibly tender and allowing the herbs to fully permeate the leg.
Zucchini with pumpkin and couscous
A colourful and fragrant couscous dish with grilled zucchini and spiced pumpkin.
Choc-chip ice-cream sandwich
two deep 23cm (9¼-inch) round cake pans 25cm (10-inch) round cake board or serving plate Ice-cream cake and cookies can be prepared one day ahead. Store cookies in an airtight container. Use regular ice-cream for best results, high or low fat ice-creams are not suitable. Assemble cake just before serving. Use a serrated knife to […]
Herbed blue-eye skewers with potato smash and skordalia
Thick, garlicky skordalia is the perfect dressing for these juicy blue-eye skewers with smashed potatoes.
Albert squares
Put the kettle on and indulge in this classic slice for a sweet morning or afternoon treat.
Choc dipped hazelnut éclairs
Twice baking the choux pastry in this recipe will ensure a perfect result, and the addition of frangelico gives a lovely boozy twist on this French classic. You won't be disappointed, and neither will your guests!
Asparagus frittata with rocket salad
Delicious hot or cold, for breakfast, lunch or dinner, a frittata is the way to go for a quick and easy meal.
Apple and walnut turnovers
Sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, these apple and walnut turnovers make a tasty, crispy treat.
King of the jungle cupcakes
Kids will love these adorable lion cupcakes.
Chocolate squares
Treat yourself to a piece of this nutty slice topped with milk chocolate icing.
Yellow peony rose cake
Equipment: 12cm (4¾-inch) length 18-gauge floral wire long-nosed pliers white florist’s tape pasta machine vinyl mat small, medium, large and extra large peony cutters wire cutters 7 lengths x 26-gauge floral wire flower glue 2 x 12-hole round-based, shallow (1 tablespoon/20ml) patty pans peony petal veiner flower mat ball tool fine artist’s paint brush 35cm […]
