Za’atar-spiced veal chops with fattoush
Za'atar-spiced veal chops with fattoush from Australian Women's Weekly.
Fish with chermoulla
Chermoulla is a spicy Moroccan marinade which can also be served as a sauce. If hot paprika is unavailable, substitute it with ½ teaspoon of sweet paprika and a hearty pinch of cayenne pepper. Note
Greek lamb and potato soup
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. Note
Capsicum mash
Thinly sliced chargrilled capsicum tastes fantastic in a buttery, creamy mash. Add crumbled goat's cheese for extra flavour and decadence.
Char siu pork with broccolini
You can ask the butcher to tie the pork for you. Note
Roast turkey with almond stuffing, spiced cherries and gravy
This gorgeous bird will take pride of place at your Christmas table this year. A delicious roasted almond stuffing, spiced cherries, and a smooth, savoury gravy complete this amazing turkey.
Honey lime bavarois
Celebrate winter citrus with these stunning, refreshing Bavarian creams. You'll need about 8 limes for this recipe.
Cajun chicken burgers
For fish burgers, replace the chicken with four 125g (4-ounce) firm white fish fillets. Note
Tuna and baby spinach sandwich
For children under one year old, peel and remove seeds from tomato before chopping. Note
Frou frou cakes
Do not thaw the frozen raspberries as their colour will bleed into the cake. These cakes are best made on the day of serving. Note
Quail with tomatoes and mint dressing
For a more intense flavour, combine cooked quail and mint dressing in a large bowl; cover, refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving. Stir in tomato. Note
Coriander beef curry
A slow cooked beef that will melt in your mouth in a rich and herbaceous coriander curry.
Triple coconut cheesecake
Like a Bounty candy bar in cheesecake form, this recipe combines the delicious duo of coconut and chocolate with a sensational result.
Char siu lamb and noodles
Sweet sticky and savoury char siu lamb and noodles stir-fry.
Arrabbiata muffins
These tasty baked arrabbiata muffins are packed full of flavour and texture. Filled with melted, oozy cheese, they will be loved by kids and adults alike. Enjoy them warm as a light lunch or dinner or pop them in your lunch box for work or school.
Pan-fried green peppercorn chicken
A classic ingredient in French cooking, green peppercorns add flavour and bite to plump, juicy chicken thighs.
Whole fish with ginger and garlic
Steamed whole fish with asian flavours is always a pleasure to look at and to eat. The beauty of steaming fish is that it is very difficult to overcook and is guaranteed to stay moist. Any whole white fish will do . A strip of fresh lime peel may be substituted for each kaffir lime leaf.
Tumbledown humpty
equipment 30cm x 45cm prepared cake board, strong wooden toothpick decorations 27 Maltesers, approximately 2 green snakes, halved lengthways 5 mint leaves 3 yellow ready-made icing flowers 3 foil-wrapped chocolate ladybirds If Easter eggs aren’t available, you can use Kinder Surprise eggs. We’ve made quite a long wall out of bought lamingtons; you could have […]
Prawns with guacamole and mango
A rich and tasty starter, plump prawns with fresh guacamole and mango is fully of flavour.
Beef wellies
These mini beef wellingtons will be loved by both kids and adults. Great as a snack or with salad for a light meal.
Veal cutlets with pear and pistachio salsa
The freshness of the salsa compliments the hearty juicy veal cutlet in this recipe. Perfect for a summer BBQ!
Black forest soufflés
Impress your dinner guests with these elegant cherry and chocolate soufflés.
Tropical fruit lassi
A lassi is a popular yoghurt based drink in the Indian subcontinent. You can vary the fruit according to the season and your preference and sweeten with honey if you prefer.
Dark chocolate and ginger truffles
Spiced with ginger, these dark chocolate truffles make a delectable after dinner treat with a cup of coffee or a digestif.
Watermelon rind chutney
A sweet and delicious watermelon rind chutney; great for sharing with friends and family.
Fruity white chocolate bars
These fruit and nut bars are easy to make and deliciously chewy.
Chicken soup with choy sum
This recipe is best made just before serving. Note
Whole bream with citrus and ginger
We've used both orange and lemon rind in this recipe, together with the ginger and the steamed fish they create a lovely and exotic Asian aroma and taste.
Braised spatchcock with fennel and ouzo
Risoni, a tiny rice-shaped pasta similar to orzo, is the perfect accompaniment for this creamy fennel and zucchini dish topped with crisp chicken.
Barbecued forequarter chops with three marinades
Make any or all of the three marinades shown here for your next family barbecue.
Garfish with sweet cucumber and peanut sauce
the sweet cucumber and peanut sauce can be made up to four days ahead. Note
Brandy snap and rhubarb stacks
The contrast between wafer-thin brandy snaps, sweet rhubarb and cool yoghurt is delightful in this sophisticated dessert.
Bircher muesli with caramelised poached pears
A delicious, hearty breakfast dish for the cooler months.
Walnut and fig cake with brandy syrup
To freeze; wrap cake in two layers of plastic wrap. Seal, label and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight at room temperature. This cake will also keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or in the refrigerator for 1 week. Note
Pavlova roll with banana, kiwi and passionfruit
The beauty of this pavlova roll is that you can experiment will all sorts of fruit to fill the centre. We've used banana, kiwi and passionfruit here, but any soft fruit will do. The result is still amazing.
Deep-fried tofu in broth
Healthy and vegetarian deep-fried tofu in broth from Australian Women's Weekly.
Indian vegetable curry
Really, you can use just about any veges you fancy in this Indian vegetable curry, though including some root vegetables, something green and some chickpeas is a good place to start.
Lamb leg steak with tomato and olives
This recipe specifies lamb leg steak, but it could be cooked with mid-loin chops or backstrap – just vary the cooking time accordingly. The sauce is rich and flavoursome – the secret being to cook the tomato paste first and to let the sauce cook down enough at the end.
Crispy chicken wings with honey sauce
A classic Asian dish, these honey chicken wings are a favourite on most Chinese restaurant menus. Recreate this delicious chicken dish for your family and friends for dinner.
Vegetable noodle omelettes
This is such a quick and healthy dinner and easy on the pocket, too. The vegetables can be varied to whatever you like.
Greek-style roast lamb with potatoes
This Greek-style roast lamb with potatoes is meltingly tender after 8 hours in the slow-cooker, creating a truly divine Sunday family dinner.
Herb-crumbed fish fillets
This recipe is packed full of brilliant flavours and textures for a fun way to get your family to eat more seafood. Serve with tartare sauce that perfectly complements the crunchy coating.
Chicken with leeks and artichokes
This slow-cooker chicken with leeks and artichokes is succulent and gorgeous served on a bed of mashed potatoes and drizzled with the cooking juices.
Chinese noodle box salad
This is one way of getting some good raw vegies into the kids. The sweetness of the honey and the nutty crunch of toasted sesame seeds are delicious combined with the fresh vegies and slippery noodles. This is the salad in its simple form, but chicken or other meat can be added to make it a bigger meal for bigger kids.
Home-made muesli bars
The second best part of making my own snacks is that I know exactly what goes into them - the best part is how they taste. The muesli bars in this recipe can be changed to suit any needs. I put linseed and sesame seeds in them, mostly so I can convince myself that I should eat them. Nuts are lovely, although the boys’ school, as well as many others I am sure, has a peanut ban because of serious allergies. Good additions include slivered almonds, pine nuts, choc chips or chopped apricot pieces.
Chocolate and hazelnut meringue cupcakes
The winning combination of rich chocolate and nutty hazelnuts work perfectly together in these sweet and fluffy meringue cupcakes. Perfect for an indulgent dessert or mid-morning treat.
Tandoori chicken salad
This is also a great family meal served with rice or bread. The tandoori paste is found in the Asian section of the supermarket. Serve the salad in an airtight container that fits inside the lunchbox with a freezer block. Put the dressing into a smaller container to be put on the salad (or dunked into) at lunchtime – if it's put on in the morning, it will become soggy. If your kids are little gourmets, throw a wedge of lemon in as well.
Bacon and vegetable slice
Talk about cheap and easy! My boys love this slice as an alternative to sandwiches in the lunchbox. It takes minutes to prepare and is full of flavour and stacks of vegetables, too.
Peach and almond tarts
Sweet, juicy peaches are beautiful served atop this golden, crumbly almond tart. Sprinkle with some icing sugar for a quick and tasty baked dessert.
Banana bran muffins
We all want to find the balance between food that is exciting for the kids to eat and also provides them with the good stuff they need for their health. These muffins are light, soft and yummy, but still have the added health benefit of oat bran hidden in them.
Marbled chocolate thins
This pretty marbled chocolate thins are easier to make than you'd expect, marbling the chocolate can be almost therapeutic once you get the hang of it. Avoid rapid cooling and don't put the sheets in the fridge to set, you want the chocolate to be set firm but not brittle when you're ready to use the cutters.
Ginger prawns and sushi rice salad
This dish is packed full of protein, vitamins and minerals, making ginger prawns with sushi rice salad a healthy and delicious dinner choice.
Ocean trout with three-bean salad and buttermilk dressing
The delicate flavour of ocean trout makes it the perfect fish for this crisp, tender three bean salad. Buttermilk makes for a creamy yet light dressing. Altogether lip-smacking.
Wholemeal vegetable spaghetti with garlic crumbs
This scrummy and healthy wholemeal spaghetti with broccolini and garlic crumbs is a great for a weeknight dinner. One of those meals that makes you feel good while it does you good!
Crumbed chicken with citrus salad
Almonds add a fresh, nutty taste to this crumbed chicken, which is perfectly paired with a zesty citrus salad.
Pear and hazelnut bread
This pear and hazelnut bread are a delightfully fruity and crispy accompaniment to your morning or afternoon brew. They also make a lovely and thoughtful homemade gift.
Turkish bread
This type of bread involves a few more steps than a usual loaf, but is definitely worth the time. The aromas of delicious, warm, fresh baked bread will fill the kitchen, building the anticipation for the final, delectable result.
Veal stroganoff pies with carrot salad
Austalian Women's Weekly brings you this delicious veal stroganoff pies with carrot salad.
Whimsical meringue cake
EQUIPMENT 25cm (10-inch) round cake board You can make your own meringues for this cake and colour them any colour you like. This works well as a Christmas cake using green and white meringues. You can use butter cream instead of vanilla frosting if you like. Note
Crab cakes with tzatziki
Tasty crab cakes with a creamy tzatziki dip make a great starter to a casual dinner with friends.
Baby panettone
Make this delicious Italian specialty your new Christmas staple.
Hey diddle diddle birthday cake
Inspired by the classic nursery rhyme, this gorgeous yellow moon cake - straight from The Australian Women's Weekly's famous 'Children's Birthday Cake Book' cookbook - is sure to thrill your child on their birthday.
Braised spatchcocks with spinach
With the added flavour of bacon, leek and brussels sprouts, this lovely chicken dish is delicious served with crusty bread to mop up all the tasty juices.
Warm red cabbage & bacon salad
Colourful and delicious warm cabbage and bacon salad from Australian Women's Weekly.
Raspberry & lemon curd heart biscuits
Baked on lollipop sticks, these raspberry and lemon curd heart biscuits will be a smash hit at kids and grown-up parties alike.
Barbecued chicken with sweet chilli vinegar sauce
So good on the barbecue that my family never wants takeaway, they want me to cook it, instead.
Chilli lamb stir-fry
Tender lamb, sweet red capsicum, chilli and lime give this healthy stir-fry plenty of flavour, plus there's chilli for bite.
Apricot and almond shortcake
This buttery shortcake is filled with apricot jam and topped with crunchy blanched almonds.
Orange and oregano marinated green olives
oil will solidify on refrigeration, bring to room temperature before serving. Note
Barbecued prawn salad with basil mayo
Enjoy this easy barbecue dish with its punchy flavours of lime, wasabi and chilli.
Almondy wedding cake biscuits
these delicate biscuits can be coloured to suit your theme; they look lovely in one colour, or layered using different colours, however, it is quicker and easier to ice the biscuits in the same colour. equipment 6.5cm (2½-inch) round cutter 5cm (2-inch) round cutter 3.5cm (1¼-inch) round cutter 6 paper piping bags (page 221) tweezers […]
Espresso date cake with chocolate glaze
The cake is best made on the day of serving. Note
