Toppings
A delicious trio of toppings; cream cheese and pesto, yoghurt, coriander and chilli and mustard and walnut toppings.
Barbecued port-smoked beef
A tender, sweet and smoky barbecued beef dish.
Wintry lamb and vegetable soup
This soup is made without fail every winter; it's a great family meal.
Curried pork stir-fry with wild rice
You can replace the two individual rices in this recipe with one of the commercial blends of basmati and wild rice available in some supermarkets. Cook a 500g package of the combined rices according to the manufacturer’s instructions on the packet. Note
Passionfruit butter cakes
These delicate passionfruit butter cakes are deliciously sweet and tangy.
Curried chicken pies
Add a little bit of bite to your regular chicken pot pies with these delicious curry versions. Best of all, leftover pies freeze beautifully and can be popped straight into the oven after you get home from work.
Plum & mascarpone tart
This plum and mascarpone tart is rich with wine and liqueur and makes a fitting end to a very special dinner.
Banoffee sponge roll
Banana, caramel and cream are delightful in this easy sponge roll.
Prawn, tofu and miso soup
Just for fun, we used a flower cutter to cut shapes out of the sliced tofu, making this incredibly simple soup very pretty.
Harissa marinade
This marinade is suitable for lamb. Note
Green papaya relish
Relish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Relish can be used straight away. This recipe is quite spicy; for a milder version remove the seeds from the chillies or use less chilli. Note
Whisky-laced fruit mince pies
Spice up your mince pies this Christmas with this delicious whisky-laced fruit mince pies.
Baby cos caesar salad
This fresh, crunchy classic is popular for good reason. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Warm beetroot and macadamia salad
Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Honey pork cutlets with apple cabbage salad
Succulent pork chops are paired with a zingy apple and cabbage salad with toasted walnuts in this easy, scrumptious dish.
Tomato and fennel soup
Warming and nourishing, this thick, tasty tomato and fennel soup topped with crunchy fresh croutons is lovely at lunchtime, or for a quick boost late in the afternoon.
Chocolate cake
This chocolate cake is every bit as decadent and moist as you'd expect it to be. It keeps very well for a couple of days in an airtight container, but we don't think it'll last that long!
Smoked trout with lemon cream on potato scallop stacks
One of those dishes that's perfect for brunch, lunch or as a starter, smoked trout with lemon cream on potato scallop stacks is an all round winner.
Asparagus frittata with rocket
If the handle of your frying pan is not heatproof, cover it with aluminium foil before placing it under the grill. Frittata is delicious served warm, but if you like it cold or want to take it to work, make it the evening before, keep it in the fridge overnight, then wrap it in plastic […]
Allergy-free choc-hazelnut slice
This recipe is gluten-free, yeast-free and wheat-free.
Heavy lifter road crew birthday cake
This fun construction-site themed birthday cake is great for young children who love getting messy and playing with trucks.
Ferris wheel
6-hole (¾-cup/180ml) texas muffin pan 2 x 12-hole (1-tablespoon/20ml) mini muffin pans 15 mini muffin paper cases (red) 40cm x 50cm (16-inch x 20-inch) rectangular cake board (page 334), see tips 40cm (16 inches) black licorice strap 250g (8-ounce) packet Musk Sticks 1 pink Smartie 4 red sour straps 35g (1-ounce) tube mini M&M’s 35g […]
Bruce platypus cake
Use toothpicks to position paper pattern on cakes, ready to cut out. Assemble cake on prepared board ready for icing. Note
Lemon marmalade puddings
Serve warm with cream, ice-cream or custard. Recipe is best prepared as required. Note
Green egg and ham roll up
A roll up is a great way to eat your ham and egg on the go. Make the wrap the night before, up to end of step 2, cook in the morning. Note
White chocolate scones
Use a clear, carbonated lemonade for this recipe for a light-textured scone. You can replace the thickened cream with clotted cream or whipped thickened cream. Scones are best made on the day of serving. Note
Asian beef rolls
These tasty Asian beef rolls are our take of the Vietnamese bahn mi. Enjoy thinly sliced beef with fresh vegetables, chilli and herbs for a tasty lunchtime treat.
Rhubarb, pear and pomegranate custard tea cakes
Elegant, delectable and delicately spiced, these rhubarb, pear and pomegranate custard tea cakes make a wonderful dessert or afternoon tea treat. Serve warm with good quality cream.
Almond milk
Almond milk is a delicious, refreshing and unique drink.
Blue cheese and pear toasts
Pear and blue cheese: a match made in culinary heaven.
Ingrid the ladybird
Brought to you by the classic Australian Women's Weekly's children's birthday cake cookbook.
Masala fish
This spicy masala marinade recipe works beautifully for all kinds of seafood, including prawns. Serve with pappadums for extra flash.
Almond orange halva cake
Drizzled in orange brandy syrup, this almond, orange and semolina cake is irresistible served with a dollop of crème fraîche or yoghurt.
Three
Transpose the leaf pattern onto cardboard, then use the cardboard leaf as a guide when cutting the leaf shapes from icing. The leaves can be made up to 3 days ahead; store in an airtight container. Using the leaf pattern, cut five lily leaves from the icing then drape over a rolling pin to dry. […]
Chinese pork in orange & tamarind broth
Sweet and delicious Chinese pork in orange & tamarind broth from Australian Women's Weekly.
Chocolate hazelnut cake
The classic combination of sweet chocolate and crunchy hazelnuts works perfectly together in this divine cake. Topped with an oozy chocolate ganache, this is indulgence at it's finest.
Italian crisps
These crostini are absolutely delicious and ideal for a dinner or cocktail party.
Caramel fondue with fresh fruit
This recipes makes 1 cup (250ml) sauce. Note
Veal tortellini with fresh tomato sauce
A quick and easy veal tortellini with fresh tomato sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.
Caramelised carrots
This recipe can be made several hours ahead, reheat just before serving. Note
Lamb sausages with labne, dukkah and tomato salad
These sausages with a difference make a great dish for a relaxed meal with friends, allowing you to serve something special that isn't formal.
Turkey, pesto and ricotta lasagne
We used a thin tomato pasta sauce, also known as sugo or passata, which contains only tomatoes and onion. Note
BLT on croissant
Swap traditional bread for a lightly grilled croissant in this well-loved classic.
Chilli bean chicken
Traditionally known as chengdu chicken, this Szechwan stir-fry is full of complex flavours.
Barbecued lamb steaks & vegetable chips
A healthy steak and chips option from Australian Women's Weekly.
Disco cake
Edible glitter is available from specialist cake decorating shops. Long (30cm) pipe cleaners, sometimes known as tinsel sticks, are available from craft stores. Note
Turkish lamb, mint and spinach
A tender and refreshing Turkish lamb, mint and spinach stir-fry from Australian Women's Weekly.
Tandoori turkey with pineapple salsa
This tender barbeque turkey takes its flavour inspiration from mixed cuisines. Mexican style salsa, with Indian spices makes an exciting, explosive flavour combination in this marvellous dish.
Teardrop tomato salad
Colourful asparagus, teardrop tomato and rocket salad with a basil pesto dressing.
Tomato, olive and radish salad
Recipe can be prepared a day ahead. Add the dressing up to three hours before serving. Note
Tarragon chicken with leek and potatoes
Not suitable to freeze. Note
Grilled eggplant with miso
Do something good for your heart and busy schedule with this easy Japanese dish. Salty miso paste is at home in miso soup but also a tasty marinade for grilled eggplant.
Chocolate mocha dacquoise terrine
A classic dacquoise is a layered meringue sandwiched with a buttercream filling. This chocolate mocha dacquoise terrine offers a more sophisticated depth of flavour than the standard fruit and cream filling.
Carrot cake with white chocolate icing
The only thing better than a traditional carrot cake is one with chocolate. And this recipe with a rich sweet white chocolate icing is naughty but nice.
Lamb pot roast
Recipe can be made a day ahead and refrigerated, covered. Recipe suitable to freeze; thicken with cornflour just before serving. Note
Deep-south wings
Sweet and sticky deep fried chicken wings from the deep south!
Vegetable and lentil lasagne
An excellent option for a nourishing, filling meat-free meal, these individual vegetable and lentil lasagnes will quickly become a family favourite.
Char-grilled vegetable, chicken and couscous salad
This salad will keep for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. Pack yogurt and lemon wedges separately. You need about half a barbecued chicken. We used 2 x 280g jars of mixed char-grilled vegetables in oil (not the pickled variety); you can also buy marinated grilled vegetables from the delicatessen. Note
Pancakes with choc-hazelnut sauce
Pancakes aren't only for breakfast, they make a delicious dessert too.
Chocolate and coconut dessert friands
We used chocolate with a 70% cocoa content. If paradise pears are unavailable, substitute 5 canned pear halves and omit step 1. Note
Apple cinnamon tarts
These crisp apple tarts are fuss-free, speedy to make and completely delicious.
The perfect mash
For the most lusciously smooth, fluffy, irresistible mash, this is the recipe to follow. Use potatoes that are high in starch and take care not to overcook them. Push the potato through a sieve, as we suggest here, or through a potato ricer or food mill (mouli).
Thai red chicken curry & coriander
A delicious Thai red chicken curry and coriander chicken with steamed jasmine rice.
Chicken and mushrooms
Sweet, sticky and delicious Asian noodle stir-fry that is a fast and easy mid-week dinner.
Choc caramel mud popcakes
You need to press the cake mixture into balls using your hands – do not roll as the mixture will crumble. You will need 25 lollypop or paddle pop sticks for this recipe. When dipping the cake pops in melted chocolate, tilt the bowl of chocolate to one side, so the chocolate is deep enough […]
Carrot and dill rösti
Light and healthy röstis that are perfect for breakfast and lunch or for sharing with friends.
Crumbed lamb cutlets with orange, couscous and spinach salad
Give your crumbed cutlets a Middle Eastern nudge by blending your breadcrumbs with paprika and cardamom. Teamed with couscous and orange, you'll have something healthy, delicious and just a little bit different from the usual chops and veg.
Roast pumpkin and zucchini frittata
Perfect as lunch, a light dinner, afternoon tea or in a lunch box, roast pumpkin and zucchini frittata is a healthy, delicious and flexible dish.
Zucchini and green olive pizza
When in season, use yellow zucchini for added colour, and sprinkle with black olives or capers. If taking to work for lunch, prepare the pizza, wrap in baking paper and cook in a heated sandwich press until the base is crisp and heated through.
Apple tart
Fill the house with nostalgic aromas of childhood apple pie with this warm and comforting tart.
Jam tarts
Use any jam you prefer. Note
