Pickled baby beetroots
Wear disposable gloves when peeling beetroot as it will stain your skin. Store pickled beetroot in a cool, dark place for at least three weeks before opening. Refrigerate after opening.
Bellini granita
Sparkling wine and fresh peaches are combined to make this decadent summer dessert.
Char-grilled tuna
Simply is the best way to cook a fine piece of fish, like these tuna steaks. Hold back from overcooking to get the most out of the dish.
Fruity almond pistachio slice
Both crunchy and chewy, this easy no-bake slice is full of delicious fruit, nuts and chocolate.
Jam tarts
Loved by children and adults alike, there is something about humble jam tart that still holds its own among today's more upmarket pastries. Experiment with your favourite jam flavours.
Grilled eggs with spiced fennel and spinach
The combination of fragrant fennel, nutritious spinach and perfectly cooked baked eggs creates a perfectly flavoursome savoury breakfast dish.
Black Forest roulade
This cake is almost a cross between a mousse and a fallen soufflé. It’s a wonderfully impressive cake to present for dessert or with tea and coffee.
Chilli and lemon-baked veal rack
Recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note
Green tea ice-cream
Green tea powder is available from Asian food stores. If you don’t have an ice-cream maker, pour custard into shallow container and cover with foil, freeze until almost firm. Place ice-cream in large bowl, chop coarsely then beat with electric mixer until smooth. Pour into deep container, cover, freeze until firm. Repeat process twice more. […]
Curried vegetable and bacon patties
You can freeze the uncooked patties. Note
Ishmael’s egg salad
This light egg salad would make a lovely side dish at a summer barbecue.
Beetroot dip
It’s always a good idea to wear gloves when handling and peeling cooked beetroot because the juice will stain your hands. Serve with pitta bread, if liked Note
Creamy lemon thyme chicken
Lemon thyme has a delicate perfume that infuses the chicken as it slowly cooks down, creating a tender, aromatic dish.
Ham, blue brie and figs with honey mustard dressing
hints Combining fruit and meat in a recipe confirms the adage that opposites attract. What might seem the unlikeliest of relationships can, with an innovate cook serving as matchmaker, become a marriage made in culinary heaven. These two recipes both call for fig as the featured fruit, yet melon, mandarin, peach or even pomegranate could […]
Nam jim chicken with rice noodle salad
Sweet, sour and spicy nam jim chicken with a fresh and fragrant rice noodle salad.
Dark chocolate and pistachio toffee brittle
Candy and brittle of all kinds make excellent gifts, or treats to have on hand during holiday seasons.
Baked tomatoes with nutty rice filling
These herby, juicy stuffed tomatoes make a fantastic side dish.
Lamb, apricot and almond tagine
Slow cooker: suitable to the end of step 3. Pressure cooker: suitable to the end of step 3. Suitable to freeze at the end of step 3. Note
Coconut chocolate crunchies
Sandwiched with silky chocolate ganache, these oaty cookies will be a hit with family and friends.
Tiramisu cake
Turn your favorite Italian restaurant treat into a spectacular cake.
Asian vegetables
This is a delicious way to get your daily dose of fresh vegetables.
Chinese braised beef cheeks
Suitable to freeze at the end of step 2. You may need to order beef cheeks in advance from the butcher. Note
Boiled christmas pudding
Serve thick wedges of this traditional pudding with custard or cream.
White chocolate nougat
Use an accurate candy thermometer for perfect results. They are available at selected department stores or online. Note
Curry puffs
Kids will love these mildly spiced beef and potato pastry puffs. Serve with a dollop of yoghurt and chutney.
Winter coleslaw
This home-made winter coleslaw is so much better than anything from the store.
Asian chicken pot au feu
Kaffir lime leaves are sold fresh, dried or frozen. The dried leaves are less potent so double the number called for in a recipe if you substitute them for fresh leaves. Note
Lemon cakes with passionfruit syrup
You will need about six passionfruit to make this recipe. The thin-skinned purple-black variety will yield much more pulp than the thicker-skinned Panama passionfruit. Note
Chilli jam beef noodles
Thai basil, also known as horapa, has a slight licorice or aniseed taste. It goes perfectly with this spicy beef noodle dish.
Honey, oat and barley horseshoes
These ginger oat cookies go splendidly with coffee or tea and make a lovely gift.
Tomato and fennel soup
This fresh and tasty soup is wonderfully fragrant and filling from the goodness of veggies. Serve it hot topped with crushed almonds for extra crunch.
T-bone steaks with horseradish mascarpone
T-bone really is the king of steaks. This recipe brings out all the beautiful flavours of the beef with a zingy horseradish mascarpone dressing on the side.
Bite-sized stencilled squares
equipment 5cm (2-inch) square cutter 4 paper piping bags small stencils (see tips) small offset metal spatula 16 plain coloured paper cases 30cm (12-inch) square wooden cake board (page 208) Square paper cases are available in specialty food or kitchen shops, but we found round cases happily change shape to accommodate the square cakes. The […]
Chicken, bocconcini and olive pizza
We used large, 25cm diameter, packaged pizza bases for this recipe. Note
Char-grilled chicken with broad beans and chive butter
Fresh, herbed broad bean salad makes the perfect bed for this tender char-grilled chicken breast topped with chive butter.
Chicken and mushroom pie
Leek lovers can add the thinly sliced white and pale green part of a leek to this delicious chicken and mushroom pie, just add it after the onion.
Lemongrass, ginger and sesame bars
Sesame snaps or bars are available from supermarkets either in the confectionery or biscuit section. They are basically sesame seeds set in toffee. If you don’t have a square cutter, simply cut the dough into 4.5cm x 9cm rectangles. Use a ruler and a sharp knife to measure and cut the dough. Note
Quick fish with fresh tomato salsa
Try this fish with fresh tomato salsa for a quick, easy and healthy mid-week meal. Served with a generous helping of fresh mixed leaves and a drizzle of olive oil it's a complete and satisfying lunch or dinner.
Fennel pilaf with steamed salmon
Reserve some of the fennel fronds to sprinkle over the pilaf and fish. Note
Apricot strudel
A lovely strudel is delicious, easy to make, and relatively inexpensive. You can also experiment with different fillings. We've gone with basic apricot here, but all sorts of fruits and nuts make an equally yummy filling.
Zucchini gratin
This creamy, cheesy zucchini gratin makes a great side dish for dinner, or a lovely lunch with salad and fresh bread.
Chilli prawn linguine
Quick, easy and totally delicious, this chilli prawn linguine will quickly become a family dinner favourite.
Indian-spiced patties with carrot raita
low GI Note
Barbecued pork ribs
These lip-smacking sticky pork ribs go brilliantly with a warm potato salad.
Vine leaf-wrapped fish with tomato salsa
If you are unable to buy fresh grapevine leaves, buy those that come vacuum-packed in brine. Be sure to rinse them under cold water and dry with absorbent paper before using. Note
Char-grilled octopus and artichoke salad
This simple salad makes a great lunch dish for a light meal, or as part of a spread with which to welcome guests.
Chocolates with hot chocolate shots
If chocolate is not quite melted, return to saucepan and stir over low heat until melted. Note
Vegemite and cheese pinwheels
Vegemite and cheese pinwheels are perfect tasty treats for kid's lunchboxes.
Tortilla crisps
Soups can be a clever way to impress a crowd or soothe yourself on a cold day. For many of us though, it has become a trusty back-up in the freezer when we need some quick sustenance. What you serve with it can make or break it. Note
Honey & banana ice-blocks
Healthy and delicious banana ice-blocks
Veal with parsley and capers
A rich stew of veal with parsley and capers from Australian Women's Weekly.
Jungle elephant birthday cake
Your guests will be trumpeting praise when they see this cute elephant cake from The Australian Women's Weekly's famous 'Children's Birthday Cake Book' cookbook on the party spread.
Greek meatballs
To freeze; complete recipe to the end of step 2. Place meatballs, in a single layer, on a baking paper-lined baking tray. Freeze for 2 to 3 hours or until firm. Transfer to a large snap-lock bag. Expel any excess air. Label, date and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. […]
Baked lamb and sage crêpes
Casserole bakes are so simple to prepare, and great for family meals. One dish wonders never looked so wonderful.
Char-grilled beef and potato salad
We used sirloin for this recipe, although fillet and rump are also suitable. Note
Lemon and ginger lamb shanks with broad beans
This mouth-watering dish uses preserved lemons, a prominent ingredient in North African cooking. The flavour is salty, unique and perfumed.
Lavender shortbreads
These buttery lavender shortbreads make a divine morning or afternoon treat with a cup of hot tea.
Burnt caramel and ginger steamed pudding with calvados custard
Ginger and caramel go together beautifully in this ultimate winter dessert, especially when teamed with decadent calvados custard.
Champagne side-car
Champagne adds sparkle to a traditional brandy, orange liqueur and lemon juice side-bar. We used cointreau for this recipe but you could use any orange-flavoured liqueur you like.
Hot smoked salmon and goat’s cheese frittata
Hot smoked salmon is available from major supermarkets. Use a mixture of fresh herbs, such as dill, parsley, basil, chives, mint, oregano or marjoram. If you don’t have a frying pan with an ovenproof handle, wrap the handle in two layers of foil, this will prevent the handle from burning while under the grill. Note
Tuna with coriander dressing
You can use lime juice instead of lemon juice, if you prefer. Note
Open reuben sandwich
You could use turkey pastrami as an alternative and add 2 teaspoons of cranberry sauce to the coleslaw. If taking to work for lunch, package coleslaw in a separate container and assemble the sandwich just before eating. If you have one, use a mandoline to cut the vegetables into matchsticks, or you can coarsely grate them.
Antipasto pizza
Serve your usual anti-pasta fare atop a pizza base smothered with melted mozzarella and watch it disappear before your very eyes.
Zucchini with chorizo
Zucchini and chorizo salad from Australian Women's Weekly.
White bean dip with pitta crisps
We used butter beans but you can use any canned white beans you like. This recipe can be made a day ahead. Store pitta crisps in an airtight container. Note
Barbecued haloumi with tomato salad
Haloumi is a firm, cream coloured sheep's-milk cheese matured in brine; it is somewhat like a minty, salty feta in flavour, and can be grilled or fried, briefly, without breaking down.
Banana loaf
This dense banana loaf is even more delicious when sliced and served with a drizzle of honey and sliced fresh bananas.
White bean and garlic dip
Super quick and simple, this tasty white bean and garlic dip can be whipped up in no time. Serve with fresh vegetables cut into sticks.
Chipolata and sweet chilli sauce rolls
This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sausages, sausages can be served hot or cold. Note
Cashew chicken with water chestnuts and broccoli
Mix up your stir-fry dinners with this cashew and water chestnut recipe.
Atlantic passion
This cocktail will take you to the beach with it's tropical colours and breezy flavours.
Anise flavoured shortbreads
These refreshing cookies are perfect after a meal with hot espresso.
Crunchy chicken salad
Crispy fried noodles are available in the Asian aisle of supermarkets. Using a large sharp knife, shred the cabbage as thinly as you can. Stack the slices neatly, cut them lengthways into matchstick-sized strips. This is called `julienne’. Note
Villainous vampire
Attach pattern to cake using toothpicks before cutting out cake. Note
Cinnamon swirl cupcakes
In this delicious recipe, chocolate and cinnamon cupcakes are topped with a swirl of cream cheese frosting sprinkled with cinnamon sugar.
Eccles cakes
It is thought the Crusaders introduced these to England when they returned from the Holy Land in the 13th century. Recipe can be made two days ahead. Suitable for freezing. Note
Beef and noodle salad
For a light and refreshing weeknight meal, try this fragrant beef and noodle salad.
Barbecued American-style pork ribs
So tender, so sweet and so sticky - just try to resist these American-style ribs.
Cheesy tuna and pea pasta
You will need a 2.5-litre (10-cup) rice cooker for this recipe. Dried gnocchi-shaped pasta is available from the pasta section in most supermarkets. Dried gnocchi is generally shaped like a hollowed shell with a ridged surface. Fresh gnocchi usually contains potatoes, while dried gnocchi contains semolina flour and no potato. Note
Beef, broccolini and spinach stir-fry
In just about 20 minutes you can have this healthy beef and greens stir-fry on the table. It's hearty enough to be a meal on its own, but feel free to serve with a steaming bowl of rice or noodles for an extra carb hit.
