Barbecued salmon with capsicum and olive salsa
This beautiful seafood dish is perfect for entertaining guests. Moist, flaky salmon is beautiful topped with a fragrant olive, capsicum and basil salsa.
Rockmelon and basil sorbet
As a variation to this fresh and icy treat, you could make pineapple and mint sorbet; substitute 1 small peeled and coarsely chopped pineapple for the rockmelon and 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped mint leaves for the basil.
Ham, cheese and tomato chutney wraps
Prepare the wraps the night before the picnic; wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate. Cut the rolls at the picnic. Note
Cheesy omelettes
You will need a frying pan with a 20cm (8-inch) base for this recipe. You can add finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or chives to the egg mixture before cooking, if you like. Note
Pasta and garlic breadcrumb salad
Farfalle is a bow-tie shaped short pasta; sometimes known as butterfly pasta. It looks very pretty as part of a pasta salad
Warm salad of smoked salmon, spinach and potato
Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Brazil nut bread
This recipe is gluten-free, wheat-free, yeast-free and dairy-free. Note
Asparagus salad with spring onion and pea vinaigrette
Serve salad warm or at room temperature. Note
Apple cranberry turnovers
Serve these delicate turnovers dusted with sifted icing sugar for a delicious mid-afternoon treat or, for a yummy dessert, serve with ice-cream.
Orange and almond palmiers
Palmiers are at their best eaten warm from the oven, but they can be made a day ahead; store in an airtight container. Note
Chicken with garlic potatoes and rosemary
Roast chicken with garlic potatoes, olives and rosemary from Australian Women's Weekly.
Chermoulla-crusted fish
We used barramundi fillets in this recipe. Note
Drunken beans
Drunken beans with bacon, tomato, beer and worcestershire sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.
Poached pears with espresso syrup
These gorgeous poached pears are slow-cooked in a sugary sweet syrup and served drizzled with a fragrant coffee sauce and crisp hazelnut wafers.
Burgers italian-style
Italian-style burgers with a delicious homemade ripe tomato sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.
Buzzy bee
EQUIPMENT 5 x 12-hole (1-tablespoon/20ml) mini muffin pans 12-hole (⅓ -cup/80ml) standard muffin pan 2.25-litre (9-cup) pudding steamer 60 mini muffin paper cases (28 yellow, 32 dark brown) 35cm (14-inch) square cake board Make the mini muffins in batches; the cake mixture will be fine to stand at room temperature. Make the toffee wings up […]
Berry, almond and coconut slice
The combination of sweet, gooey filling and crunchy topping is delightful in this easy slice.
Beef kofta with hummus
Serve these juicy beef skewers piping-hot with smooth hummus, tomato salad and warm pita bread.
Chicken and pasta napoletana
You need half a large barbecued chicken to get the amount of shredded meat required for this recipe. Note
Baked snapper with peppercorn and dill butter
Served with grilled asparagus, this stunning whole baked snapper is brimming with zesty flavours.
Crumbed pork cutlets with winter slaw
The pork can be crumbed 6 hours ahead. Keep covered in the refrigerator. The slaw can be prepared 6 hours ahead, add the dressing just before serving. You could sprinkle the slaw with a few fennel fronds, if you like. Note
Avocado pesto with prawns and pasta
This moreish pasta dish is ideal for a family lunch or quick mid-week dinner.
Toasted sesame semi-freddo
You can use 300ml carton of cream. Note
Beef in black bean sauce
A quick and easy beef stir-fry with black bean sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.
Cream cheese fruit cake
We used glacé peaches and pineapple in this delicious, moist cake recipe. Glacé pears, apricots, cherries and figs could also be used.
Corn and asparagus fritters
Replace the asparagus with frozen peas or coarsely grated zucchini. Note
Fish with green sauce and white bean purée
Try this delicious, easy dinner of dreamy white bean purée, crispy pan-fried fish and zesty herb sauce.
Chicken and potato salad
You can use any firm, waxy potatoes, such as pontiac or desiree, for this salad. You will need about 1½ cups (240g) coarsely shredded cooked chicken. Note
Falafel with beetroot and mixed green salad
Drizzled in a garlic yoghurt sauce, this colourful salad is full of flavour and nutrition.
French blackberry mini-macaroons
If you don’t have purple food colouring, use a few drops each of red and blue food colouring until the desired shade of purple is achieved. Note
Toastie men
This recipe is also egg-free and nut-free Cornichon, French for gherkin, is a very small variety of pickled cucumber; they are available from delicatessens and most major supermarkets. Handy hint; you can use a larger cutter of any shape instead of the small cutter used here. The fillings will keep, covered, overnight in the fridge; […]
Braised spatchcock with peas and lettuce
With the added flavour of bacon and mint, these succulent spatchcocks are mouth-watering served with velvety mashed potato, peas and lettuce.
Antipasto ciabatta rolls
These Mediterranean flavours perfectly complement each other in this healthy vegetarian roll. Note
Vegan brownie and strawberry frozen cheesecake
This sweet, creamy no bake cheesecake is delectable and simply moorish. This recipe will need to be started the day before to give adequate setting time.
Beef fillet with garlic cream sauce
Rich and delicious main dish of beef fillet with garlic cream sauce, dinner doesn't get more mouthwatering than this!
Thai prawn omelette rolls
Instead of rolling the omelettes, top them with the filling and serve them open. Note
Vietnamese prawn and cucumber salad
The fresh flavours of Vietnam make this plump prawn and crisp cucumber salad an utterly delightful dish.
Turkish delight rosewater tarts
These gorgeous tarts are perfect for special occasions; elegant afternoon tea's, high tea, dessert - anything with a touch of decadence.
Roasted truss tomatoes with basil
Roasting tomatoes results in a much more intense flavour. The combination of both fresh and deep-fried basil finishes off this brightly coloured and healthy side dish perfectly.
Mexican chilli con carne
It's easy to create this classic Mexican dish at home. Your family will love tucking into this warm, hearty meal.
Ginger muffins with stewed pear
Make the batter for these muffins the night before you want to bake and serve them. Note
Ginger beef stir-fry
This tasty ginger beef stir-fry sweetened with palm sugar and flavoured with those familiar Thai herbs and condiments can be on the table in a flash. That's tonight's dinner sorted. You're welcome.
Vanilla butter cake
A good basic, light cake that is perfect as a base for kids' birthday cakes. It is also nice plain or with cream and berries.
Turkey and brown rice salad
Packed full of protein and flavour, this delicious turkey and brown rice salad makes a great post workout meal or healthy lunch or dinner to charge you for a big day.
Whole fish and vegetables with chilli basil butter sauce
We used bream in this recipe, but you can use any firm white fish. You can also use fillets instead of a whole fish, if preferred. Note
Crêpes with cranberry orange sauce
These little berries are not only scrumptious on crêpes, but they also have a number of health benefits, including being full of antioxidants and antibacterial properties. Note
Helicopter kids’ cake
This blue chopper is a favourite from The Australian Women's Weekly's famous Children's Birthday Cake Book.
Khitcherie
Khitcherie, a classic Indian rice and lentil dish, was anglicised by the Raj to make that English breakfast staple, kedgeree. Commercial garam masala, found in some supermarkets, can be used instead of making our recipe. Note
Barbecued pork and udon soup
A rich and fragrant soup with udon noodles, mushroom and barbecued pork.
Choc-strawberry meringue gâteau
This recipe is best made on the day of serving. Note
Teriyaki pork with pineapple
Sweet and sticky Asian-style teriyaki pork with succelent grilled pineapple from Australian Women's Weekly.
Dukkah-crusted salmon
Before starting the recipe, boil the kettle so you have boiling water ready to prepare the noodles. Dukkah is available from the spice section of most major supermarkets. You can use this instead of making your own, to save even more time. Note
Berry, passionfruit & vanilla smoothie
Start the day the right way with this mouth watering smoothie.
Tuna carpaccio with lemon oil and baby capers
Tuna sold as sashimi tuna has met stringent guidelines regarding its treatment since leaving the water, so you can be guaranteed of its quality and that it’s safe to eat raw. Note
Coffee cakes
Perfect for an afternoon tea party, or just an afternoon treat, these little coffee cakes are light and delectable.
Spiced lemon tea
A refreshing and delicious non-alcoholic tipple, spiced lemon tea is perfect for serving at a lunch party.
Rib-eye steak with vegetables
Treat yourself to this tender, seared rib-eye steak with luscious grilled mediterranean vegetables.
Creamy bow ties with fried zucchini
This lemony pasta dish is just the ticket for a speedy, comforting meal.
Oven-baked fish with tomato and olives
Light, fresh and tasty, this delicious oven-baked whole fish is served with fragrant tomatoes and olives to create a tasty dinner dish for any night of the week.
Chicken, rocket and pear wraps
With the added crunch of walnuts, these tasty wraps make a satisfying and simple lunch.
Fairy princess birthday cake
20cm (8-inch) round cardboard cake board10cm (4-inch) round cardboard cake board30cm (12-inch) round cake board10cm (4-inch) round cutter Use regular hundreds andthousands for a brighter,less pastel, cake. Note
Beef and prawn pouches
Pouches can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Uncooked pouches suitable to freeze. Sweet chilli sauce can be prepared 2 days ahead. Store, covered, in refrigerator. Note
Nashi, walnut and ginger strudel
With the added texture of walnuts and sesame seeds, this delectable pear and ginger strudel makes a most satisfying dessert.
Team fever
Make a cake in shape of a football jersey, Âdecorate it with the colours of your child’s favourite team to make him the hero of the day. Note
Coconut, cranberry and white chocolate macaroons
Sweet, chewy coconut macaroons studded with tart dried cranberries and white chocolate chunks.
Eggplant timbales with roasted tomato sauce
A vegetarian dish of eggplant timbales with roasted tomato sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.
Crispy tofu with soy and ginger buckwheat salad
Please everyone with this vegan starter. The deliciously dense tofu goes perfectly with the crunchy capsicum and buckwheat salad.
Caramelised oranges with ice-cream
Not only are they incredibly quick and easy to put together, but caramelised oranges with ice-cream are sweet, sharp and boozy.
Vegetable and feta freeform tarts
Allowing the eggplant to stand a while covered with salt will help withdraw most of the vegetable’s slightly bitter juice; it also helps prevent the eggplant from absorbing too much oil when it’s cooked. Be sure to rinse the eggplant well under cold running water to remove as much of the salt as possible and […]
Braised turkey with mushrooms and apricots
This tangy take on turkey is a fabulous alternative to chicken.
Nasi goreng
Nasi goreng, literally meaning 'fried rice' in Indonesian and Malay, is a deliciously simple dish.
Nougat almond custard
We used amaretto in this recipe, but you can use any almond-flavoured liqueur you like. Note
Lemon and rosemary pork cutlets
These cutlets will taste delicious served with a fresh summer salad or with potato mash and steamed vegetables in the cooler months. Note
Dhal and carrot soup
A delicious and healthy winter warming soup of dhal and carrot with a dollop of yoghurt.
Baby beetroot with caper vinaigrette
Baby beetroots are a perfect side to have with ham or turkey - just think about how good their grown-up cousins taste sliced on sandwiches made with either of those meats! Their size means they don't take any time at all to cook, plus they have a smoother, softer texture than their adult counterpart.
Orange syrup cakes
Rich, moist little orange cakes are finished beautifully with a drizzle of hot orange syrup.
Cheese and olive loaf
This loaf is suitable to freeze for up to two months. Note
Chicken and vegetable soup
Chicken soup is used for medicinal purposes across just about all cultures. We can't guarantee a magic cure of whatever ails you, but you can be sure that this soup is healthy and delicious.
Chicken soba salad
All ingredients can be prepared ahead of time and stored separately, covered, in the refrigerator. Use scissors to cut the seaweed into fine shreds. Note
