Honey & ginger pork
Serve this delicious stir-fry with hot hokkien noodles for a speedy, easy mid-week dinner.
Salt and pepper squid salad
Salt and pepper squid is always a winner. Long red chillies are generally milder than the smaller ones; if you like extra heat, then go ahead and include the big guns.
Barbados
A sweet and fresh passionfruit, pineapple and orange cocktail.
Lentil soup with smoked cheddar damper
Damper is a crusty Australian flat bread, originally cooked by the early settlers. Note
Lamb and macadamia curry
Whip out the pressure cooker and make this exquisite curry in no time at all.
Chicken, pea and broad bean risotto
Peas and shucked broad beans bring a sweet, spring freshness to this creamy chicken risotto.
Slow-cooked quince
This cousin to the apple is always eaten cooked, as it is too hard and acidic to be enjoyed raw. It takes a long time to cook, but its glorious scent and lovely musky flavour are worth it. Its flesh is cream when raw, but turns a deep rosy pink as it is cooked.
Lamb chops with sun-dried tomato pesto
Create the ultimate summer BBQ dish with grilled lamb chops and sun-dried tomato pesto.
Tandoori chicken salad
A fragrant Tandoori chicken salad topped with refreshing yoghurt from Australian Women's Weekly.
Apricot choc-aroon slice
These tasty macaroon-like bars are great for the lunchbox.
Chickpea and lentil salad
Packed full of the goodness of legumes, this chickpea and lentil salad makes a delicious vegetarian lunch option for those wanting an quick and healthy meal.
Venison with baby beet salad and raspberry vinaigrette
The gamey flavour of venison, naturally sweet beets and a tangy raspberry vinaigrette make for a spectacular salad.
Roasted eggplant and chorizo pizza
For a quick, satisfying dinner, try these easy, cheesy pizzas topped with chargrilled eggplant, pesto, olives and smoky chorizo.
Anchovy dressing
Serve with lamb and beef. It also goes really well with beetroot. Note
Orecchietti with lamb and peas
You will need about 800g fresh peas in the pod for this recipe. The mince mixture and gremolata can be prepared several hours ahead. Reheat mince just before serving. Note
Smoky piquant steak and roasted beetroot salad
Warm steak seasoned with smoked paprika makes for a filling and delicious salad packed with protein and flavour.
Chicken and thai basil fried rice
You need to cook about 2 cups of jasmine rice the day before you want to make this recipe. Rice must be cold and quite dry, in order to prevent it sticking together in clumps when added to the wok. Note
Lamb chops with anchovies, chilli and cavolo nero
Anchovy and chilli add flavour and spice to these delicious lamb chops, served with cavolo nero and smooth mashed potatoes.
Fruit mince bread
This spiced, slightly boozy fruit mince bread is just the ticket if you're looking for some raisin bread or toast with a bit of oomph. Serve it fresh or toasted with lashings of butter.
American-style flapjacks with bacon and maple syrup
Treat the family this weekend with this decadent, classic breakfast dish.
Vegetable & pasta soup
Tagliatelle are long, flat strips of wheat pasta, slightly narrower and thinner than fettuccine.
Barbecued baby octopus
Marinated in garlic, lemon and Greek oregano, this barbecued octopus dish is lip-smackingly good.
Chocolate blueberry slab cake
Stir the cooled cocoa and water mixture into the cake batter. Spread the cake mixture into the greased and lined cake pan. Use a spatula to smooth the top. Note
Makrut lime sorbet
This zingy, refreshing sorbet is fantastic served after a spicy meal.
Barbecue pizzas
Kids love pizza and this recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd with bite-size pieces.
Salmon ceviche salad
The acids in the citrus marinade slightly cook the very thinly sliced raw seafood. Use the freshest, sashimi quality fish you can find. We've used salmon here, snapper also makes a lovely ceviche.
Christmas gingerbread biscuits
For bold icing colours, we used powdered food colourings, available from cake decorating shops and some health food stores. Mixing the powder with a small amount of hot water, before stirring into the icing, gives a better result; liquid colourings can be used for pale colours. Note
Tropical turtle
Who could resist the tropical turtle with her yummy chocolate shell? Note
Artichoke, anchovy and chilli pizza
We used large (25cm diameter) packaged pizza bases for this recipe. Note
Beef burger with grilled eggplant and rocket
Enjoy these juicy beef burgers with grilled eggplant, cooling yoghurt sauce and peppery rocket.
Butters & creams
The following butters and creams make enough to serve with a dozen freshly baked muffins or scones. Note
Banoffee pikelets with cinnamon cream
Thrill the family this weekend with these banana pikelets drizzled with homemade caramel sauce and cinnamon cream.
Apple and fig bread pudding
This is wonderful served with a dollop of yoghurt and some fresh raspberries.
Vegetable & couscous salad
Delicious grilled vegetable & couscous salad from Australian Women's Weekly.
Lemon and rosemary veal cutlets
The veal can be marinated overnight. Note
Fish and roasted chips with citrus salad
We used bream fillets in this recipe but you can use other firm white fish, such as whiting or john dory. To segment the orange, use a small sharp knife to cut the top and bottom from the fruit. Cut off the rind including the white pith, following the curve of the fruit. Holding the […]
Double chocolate rum and raisin cheesecakes
Bite sized with a little kick and a lot of chocolate, this recipe is pure dessert perfection!
Breakfast mezze for two
To make the perfect soft-boiled eggs, place eggs in a small saucepan and barely cover with cold water. Cover the pan and bring to boil; then boil, uncovered, for 3 minutes, drain. Shell eggs when cool enough to handle. You can use either heirloom or cherry tomatoes, if you like. Note
White chocolate, coconut and orange sauce
A citrus-flavoured liqueur, such as Grand Marnier, can be substituted for the coconut liqueur, if you prefer. Note
Fish and caper croquettes
Crispy on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth on the inside, these croquettes can be more than just a starter when they're served with vegies or salad.
Watercress salad
We used corella pears for this recipe. You will need a bunch of watercress weighing about 350g in total to yield the leaves required for this salad. Note
Baked fish with ginger and soy
Simple yet brimming with flavours, this Asian-inspired dish is a wonderful way to enjoy fish.
Banana with passionfruit
This easy dish of bananas with passionfruit makes a stunning breakfast or snack with yoghurt.
Broad bean and goat’s cheese salad
Celebrate the warmer weather with this light, herby salad topped with goat's cheese and spiced almonds.
Chicken and mushroom velouté
If you’re serving this sauce with fish, replace the chicken stock with fish stock; for a vegetarian version, use vegetable stock. Velouté should be served as soon as it is made. Note
Flower-scented baby shapes
You need to start the recipe the day before. Note
Coconut, coriander chicken and vegetable curry
Spicy and fragrant chicken and vegetable curry with coconut and coriander from Australian Women's Weekly.
Honey beer fruit cake
Plump with fruit, this traditional cake is wonderful served with a pot of hot tea.
Tuna pasta
To make a simple pesto, pound 2 garlic cloves with a good pinch of salt in a mortar. Add 2 tablespoons pine nuts and a bunch picked basil leaves, pounding until a creamy paste forms. Blend in â…“ cup olive oil and 2 tablespoons grated parmesan. Season with black pepper to taste. Note
Apple and apricot loaf
Put the kettle on and enjoy a thick slice of this moist apple and apricot loaf.
Chilli coriander jam
A chilli coriander jam that is packed to the brim with red-hot chilli spice and aromatic coriander.
Baby cos caesar salad
A Caesar salad with crunchy croutons, prosciutto and poached eggs.
Warm spiced prawns with avocado salsa
This light, fresh and flavoursome dish is perfect as a starter or finger food for dinner parties.
Barbecued vegetables and haloumi with lemon basil dressing
Enjoy barbecued vegetables and salty slices of haloumi combined with a fresh and zesty dressing in this easy vegetarian dish.
Tortilla lime soup
A warming and zesty classic Mexican soup, called sopa de lima, from the Yucatan region.
Fried chilli prawns with garlic and lemon yoghurt
Tangy garlic and lemon yoghurt makes a fabulous dipping sauce for these plump fried prawns.
Kaleidocakes
These colourful cupcakes are perfect for a birthday party and will delight both the kids and adults.
Peking duck
Peking duck is Beijing's most famous dish. Traditionally, this dish is served with peking duck pancakes and hoisin sauce.
Beef with oyster sauce
Packed with vegetables, this fragrant beef stir-fry makes an ideal weeknight dinner.
Chocolate & Irish cream croissant pudding
This rich, custardy bread and butter pudding is both light, thanks to the flaky croissants, and rich with chocolate and Irish cream. Serve with a dollop of cream or ice-cream.
Butterfly beauty
Two 20cm x 30cm (8-inch x 12-inch) rectangular cake pans 35cm x 40cm (14-inch x 16-inch) rectangular cake board toothpicks. Position paper pattern on cake, cut out butterfly using a sharp knife. Use toothpicks to transfer butterfly markings from paper pattern onto the cake. Spread different coloured butter creams on butterfly markings. The butterfly is […]
Tandoori chicken salad with pappadums
Mildly spiced tandoori chicken salad with pappadums and hot mango chutney.
Fish fillets with fennel and onion salad
We used snapper fillets in this recipe, but you can use any firm white fish fillets you like, bream, flathead, swordfish, ling, whiting, jewfish, blue-eye or sea perch are all good choices. Check for any small pieces of bone in the fillets and use tweezers to remove them. Note
Char-grilled lobster tail salad
Treat your guests to this indulgent char-grilled lobster tail salad.
Goat cheese croûtes with herbs
Dressed goat's cheese, sprinkled with herbs and served with croûtes makes a chic starter, or plate to hand around as nibbles.
Caramel and date bread pudding
Serve warm with pouring cream or ice-cream if desired. Pudding can be prepared severa hours ahead. Keep refrigerated and bake as required. Note
Apple and ricotta fritters
Tossed in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with maple syrup, these dreamy ricotta fritters are a casual yet sophisticated dessert.
Blue cheese and salami omelette
For a speedy, nutritious and filling meal, a simple omelette is the way to go.
Greek-style wild rice salad
Wild rice blend is a pre-made mixture of white long-grain and wild rices. It is available from most supermarkets. Note
Very berry cakes
Simple and elegant, these dainty little cupcakes are a delicious treat to share for dessert or a special afternoon tea.
Kofta with tunisian carrot salad
Loaded with fresh mint and spices, these lamb koftas make a delicious family meal served with yoghurt and roasted carrots.
Haloumi with lemon, olives and oregano
Fried haloumi needs to be eaten as soon as possible after cooking as it becomes tough and rubbery as it cools. It only takes a few minutes to fry, cook this dish just before serving. Note
Lamb and rosemary pies
Hearty and meaty, these flavour-packed lamb and rosemary pies are perfect for a hungry family on a cooler evening or weekend. They'll taste amazing enjoyed straight from the oven.
Treacle tart
Treacle is a sweet and richly flavoured syrup which is perfect for making moist baked goods; especially tarts!
Chorizo and potato tortilla
You can also use bintje or pink fir apple potatoes for this recipe. It is fine to use just one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Note
Corned beef hash with poached eggs
A classic in the thrifty housekeeping repertoire, corned beef hash is as delicious as it is economical, especially topped with a soft-poached egg.
Fish with ginger soy sauce
We used snapper fillets for this recipe but you can use any white fish fillet you prefer. Note
Bridal cupcakes
It’s important to measure the cake mixture carefully, so the cakes are all the same depth. Make the full amount of mixture; it will be fine standing at room temperature while you bake the cakes in batches. We used standard sized foil cases and scrapbooking decorations, available from craft and shops. Note
