Carrot and prune cake
You will need to grate about 3 carrots for this recipe. Use the grating blade of the processor if desired. Note
Braised potatoes
Use rosemary or tarragon instead of thyme to flavour the braised potatoes. Recipe not suitable to freeze. Note
Oregano chicken kebabs with herb couscous
Spiced, grilled chicken on delicately herbed couscous makes a lovely lunch or light dinner.
Zesty lemon and rocket pesto spaghetti
A fresh and vibrant zesty lemon and rocket pesto spaghetti from Australian Women's Weekly.
Spanish omelette with chorizo
Now here is a brunch with some power behind it. Packed full of protein, carbs, vitamins and fibre, it will set you up for the entire day. Enjoy with a steaming latte.
Butterflied spatchcock with nam jim
Butterflied chicken with a Thai dipping sauce, brought to you by Australian Women's Weekly.
Artichoke and feta bruschetta
This delicious spin on traditional bruschetta is a perfect starter for a summer barbecue.
Apple tarte tatin
This French caramelised apple tart is delicious with a dollop of whipped cream or melting ice-cream.
Beef rissoles with beetroot salad
These juicy beef patties taste fantastic with a refreshing beetroot and parsley salad.
Jewelled macaroons
Cover macaroons with foil halfway through baking time if fruit on top starts to brown. You need about 50g (1½ ounces) of each glacé fruit. Note
Asian beef and noodle soup
Thin slices of rare beef, lime and fragrant herbs and spices are combined to make this mouth-watering, light soup.
Heirloom tomato salad with prosciutto
The combination of fresh mixed tomatoes, creamy buffalo mozzarella and cured prosciutto works perfectly together in this fresh summer salad.
Chocolate strawberry meringue gateau
Layers of chocolate cake, meringue, strawberries and cream make this gateau the perfect dessert for a very special celebration.
Citrus salad
If you can’t find ruby red grapefruit (also known as pink grapefruit), use regular grapefruit. Any combination of citrus fruit is fine, mix and match to suit your taste. Note
Almond and apricot stuffed pork leg
Almond and apricot stuffed pork leg; great for sharing with friends and family.
Warm pasta Provençale salad
Warm pasta provençale salad, a dish cooked in a sauce made with tomatoes, artichoke and olives.
Anchovy dip
Keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to one week. Serve the dips with raw or lightly steamed vegetables, bread sticks or crackers. Note
Roast beef and horseradish cream wraps
You'll be looking forward to lunch all day with this appetising wrap. Filled with tender beef strips, yummy capsicum and piquant horseradish, it's easy to make and satisfying to eat.
Last-minute cake with fresh flowers
EQUIPMENT 30cm (12-inch) round wooden cake board 20cm (8-inch) round wooden cake board 15cm (6-inch) round wooden cake board 6 wooden cake skewers small offset metal spatula 2 x quantities fluffy frosting Fresh organic flowers white florist’s tape Make the frosting after you have stacked and secured the cakes. You need to work quickly once […]
Pork loin with spinach and pancetta stuffing
Tender pork loin well stuffed makes a fabulous centrepiece for a special dinner. You can add pine nuts for added bite, or in place of the macadamia nuts, if you like.
Greek breakfast berry muesli
Make the sugar syrup ahead; keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to one month. Prepare the fruit the night before then assemble in the morning in a small airtight container, and don’t forget to take a spoon. Note
Hot mocha & banana smoothie
This delicious smoothie will get you going in the morning. The milo and coffee will you give you instant energy while the banana will keep your engines running right through to lunchtime.
Seared salmon with lemon crème fraîche
Cooking fish correctly is simple, as long as you remember that it will continue to cook once it's removed from the pan. Salmon is best if it is slightly undercooked, as this gives the best texture and taste.
Mango, coconut and mascarpone sponge
This is a simply luscious cake, with its layers of sponge, mango and coconut mascarpone.
Cauliflower and parsnip soup
For a delicious, warming winter meal, serve this creamy cauliflower and parsnip soup with hot rosemary bread.
Omelette with asparagus and mint
This tasty vegetarian omelette combines fresh asparagus, potato and mint to create a brilliant healthy breakfast for any day of the week.
Bounty
A creamy and tropical Bounty cocktail from Australian Women's Weekly.
Chocolate drambuie fruit cakes
Drambuie is a whisky-based liqueur infused with honey, spices and herbs. Soaking the fruit in the liqueur adds depth and richness to these divine cakes.
Beetroot dip and antipasto
Feed and nourish the crowd with this healthy share plate. You can also pack this for a lunch as pictured.
Chickpea & chorizo soup
Chunks of spicy chorizo add flavour, texture and heft to this delicious chickpea soup.
Fish steaks with kalamata olive dressing
We used swordfish in this recipe; tuna steaks and firm white fish cutlets would also be fine. The dressing can be made a day ahead, cover, store in the refrigerator. SEAFOOD It’s an Australian custom to eat seafood in summer, and we’d be mad not to, especially if we’re close to the sea. Prawns, scallops, […]
Chorizo, potato and herb frittata
To reheat, place frittata pieces close together on a baking-paper-lined oven tray in a preheated 160°C (140°C fan forced) oven for 25 minutes or until heated through. Note
Mini choc-chip banana loaves
For a delicious morning tea, serve these fluffy banana choc-chip cakes warm with butter.
T-bones with blue-cheese butter and pear salad
Tender T-bone steaks with blue-cheese butter and a sweet pear salad from Australian Women's Weekly.
Panettone trifle
Panettone trifle
Goat’s cheese, tomato and basil crisps
The perfect finger food for a classy dinner party or a light and healthy snack, these crisps topped with goat’s cheese, tomato and basil are bursting full of flavour and texture.
Indonesian chicken curry
This coconut chicken curry is the ideal choice for people who don’t like fiery curries. Note
Warm salmon and snow pea salad
Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. You need to buy small baby buk choy as they are tender enough to be eaten raw. Note
Greenest green salad
Topped with crispy croutons and wedges of avocado, this green salad is about as delicious and healthy as you can get.
Pesto crème fraîche
This is a great little sauce, herby and creamy, pesto crème fraîche works as a dip, condiment or even as a simple pasta sauce.
Honey ginger-glazed ham
The melding of these ingredients yields a sticky ginger caramel flavour that really transforms the ham to golden perfection.
Caramel meringue pie
Sweet, soft and rich, this caramel meringue pie is the perfect comfort food dessert.
Tuscan pork chops
Not suitable to microwave. Not suitable to freeze. Note
German hot potato salad
The heat of this salad brings out the flavour of the onion and herbs. You could add bacon or blue cheese if you like.
Beef rib roast with potato purée and roasted beetroot
There are fewer meals more comforting than succulent beef roast, creamy mash and delicious baby beets.
Baked mushroom and broccoli potatoes
For a variation, combine potato flesh with one finely chopped green onion and 2 tablespoons each of sour cream and sweet chilli sauce. Divide filling among potato shells and serve topped with extra green onion, sour cream and sweet chilli sauce. Note
Roasted lobster tails with mirin dressing
Prepare to dazzle your guests with these roasted lobster tails infused with Japanese flavours.
Jellyfish birthday cake
Fun, colourful and utterly delicious, this cute jellyfish birthday cake is perfect for an under-the-sea style kids party or animal lovers.
Vegetarian spring rolls
Spring rolls are best prepared as required. Note
Panettone bread and butter pudding
Give nana's plain bread and butter pudding a European flavour with this Italian version. Panettone is a yeasted cake that is the speciality of Milan and is traditionally served at Christmas. It is however available most of the year round.
Turkey and cranberry meatloaf
We used cranberry sauce not whole berry sauce. Use chicken mince if you prefer. Note
Honey and soy drumsticks with easy fried rice
You need to cook 1½ cups (300g) white long-grain rice the day before for this recipe. Remove skin from chicken and cut the meat off the bone for your toddler. Honey may contain harmful bacteria and is not recommended for children under one year old. Note
Crumbed veal with capers and sage
Packaged coating mix is a dried mixture ofbreadcrumbs and seasonings used to coat meatbefore frying. You can find it near the breadcrumbsin the seasonings and gravy aisle. Note
Barbecued squid and chorizo with black olive and parsley dressing
The combination of fresh barbecued squid and salty squid works so well together, you'll be surprised you haven't tried it earlier! Serve with crusty toast and a fresh olive dressing for an ultimate flavour kick.
Vegetable yellow curry
A light and flavoursome yellow curry with kumara, green beans and tofu from Australian Women's Weekly.
Choc-fudge cream cheese slice
This simple slice is a sweet tooth's heaven - rich, chocolatey and laced with swirls of cream-cheese.
Fettuccine boscaiola
This traditional Italian pasta dish is the ultimate comfort food, packed full of flavour to nourish the body and soul. Crispy bacon, button mushrooms and chives are tossed in a creamy sauce with perfectly cooked fettuccine.
Char-grilled prawns with lemongrass and lime
These juicy char-grilled prawns with lemongrass and lime butter make a great weekend lunch served with crusty bread and a green salad.
Orange-glazed squid
Topped with fresh coriander, this tasty orange-glazed squid makes a fantastic tapas dish.
Grilled mango and ricotta with english muffins
If mangoes are unavailable, use pineapple. You need two passionfruit for this recipe. Note
Garlic pizza wedges with pesto
To make pesto; blend or process basil, cheese, pine nuts and garlic until chopped finely; with motor operating, add oil, process until combined. Press plastic wrap over surface; refrigerate until needed. Note
Chicken with pancetta and white beans
Pancetta is an Italian unsmoked bacon prepared from pork belly, cured in salt and spices, then rolled into a sausage shape and dried for several weeks. Flavoured with sweet and savoury spices, such as black pepper, fennel and nutmeg, and with a rich layer of fat, when cooking with pancetta, a little goes a long […]
Shantung chicken
Spicy, crisp-skinned and deliciously tender, Shantung chicken is vinegary, sweet and delicately spiced.
Baked sour cream cheesecake
Most cheesecakes benefit from being made a day ahead; the flavours develop and the texture becomes firm.
Dried fruit chutney
Dried fruit chutney of apple, date, apricot, pineapple and raisins with a pinch of cinnamon.
Chicken caesar salad
You can use 1 teaspoon of worcestershire sauce instead of the anchovy fillets. This salad is a great way to use up leftover roast chicken. Shred the chicken and add to the salad instead of the poached chicken breasts. Note
Coffee custard tarts
Rich coffee custard, glossy dark chocolate and a buttery biscuit base make these coffee custard tarts something a little bit special.
Chicken and chinese broccoli stir-fry
You can use any type of fresh noodle in this recipe you prefer. Note
Hot-peppered lamb curry
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. This is a hot curry. If you prefer a milder version, reduce the amount of pepper and chilli. You can also serve it with […]
Duck confit with pan-fried kipflers and pear and watercress salad
An exquisite duck confit with pan-fried kipflers and pear and watercress salad for special occasions. The simple and centuries old process of cooking duck in this way has changed very little.
Bacon, egg and mustard scones
These cheesy savoury scones are delicious served warm with melting butter.
Orange berry smoothie
This refreshing smoothie is wonderfully fruity, naturally sweet and packed full of nutrients to fuel you for the day. Enjoy as a drink, as a quick breakfast, or a light snack on a warm Summer's day.
Warm chicken and lentil salad
800g canned, rinsed, drained brown lentils can be used instead of the green lentils. Add them to the salad in step 5. Note
Stir-fried mixed vegetables
Serve these tasty stir-fried vegetables as a side for poached chicken, or with noodles as a meat-free main.
Vodka martini
This classic cocktail is snazzy and iconic as it is constantly referenced in pop culture. Bring a little of that suave to your next cocktail party, or even for a cozy stay-at-home drink with a friend or partner.
Bolognese and spinach potato pie
Kids will love these bolognese pies topped with cheesy mashed potato.
Lamb, bocconcini and gremolata stacks
Serve with baby rocket leaves. Note
Vegetarian pizza
Uncooked pizza can be made 3 hours ahead; cover, refrigerate, until required. Note
Pappadums with cucumber raita
These make a tasty after school snack with a good hit of calcium. Or, you could serve them alongside your weekly curry; add chopped mint for a fresh Indian flavour.
