Enjoy the irresistible flavour combination of caramelised onions, fresh artichokes and creamy, crumbled goats cheese on this gorgeous pizza.

On a cold, wintry night, there’s nothing better than sitting down to enjoy a delectable feast with friends or family.

Tip: the onions will cook more evenly if you spread them out in the pan.

Don’t underestimate the simple sausage – with the right ingredients and know-how, you will impress even the harshest of critics.

Light, fresh and packed full of wonderful flavours, this beautiful salad is tossed with fresh basil, creamy mozzarella and crispy garlic bread pieces to create a brilliant side dish or light meal.

Who doesn't love this cheesy vegie side dish? Great with roast dinners, and a clever way to make otherwise boring vegetables tastier for kids.

Made with golden, crumbly pastry, these delicious flaked salmon and brie quiches are wonderfully light and tasty. Packed full of nutrients and wonderful flavours, this savoury dish can be enjoyed any time of the day.

These light and fluffy scones are made without butter to create a beautiful morning tea treat with less fat. Serve them warm with a slice of sweet jam for a beautiful treat.

This is a more traditional take on the popular Italian chicken dish, often seen served as a single schnitzel in Australian pubs. Tender chicken is cooked in a fragrant, hearty tomato sauce and topped with oozy, melted cheese to create a classic chicken parmigiana.

The whole family will love these cranberry and oat cookies, fresh from the oven.

This traditional Indian dish combines smoked salmon, eggs, yoghurt and a spicy curry folded through rice. It is best for a spectacular healthy brunch, light lunch or side.

Why enjoy just one dessert when you can mix the best elements of two? Covered in crumbled macaroon pieces this cherry and coconut cake is sure to wow.

You don't have to be in France to indulge in this decadent dessert. Bite through the light outer-layer of these treats to reach the rich chocolate ganache centre.

This recipe has chocolate, raspberries, coffee cream and hazelnut and takes just 30 minutes to make. If that doesn't make your mouth water then absolutely nothing will.

Enrich and sweeten the festive season with these scrumptious fruit, almond and white chocolate brownie-like squares. They don't exclusively need to be dessert either.

Delight your family and friends with this rich, juicy citrus cake. The delightfully dense dessert goes superbly with a drizzling of zesty syrup that soaks into the cake.

Featuring sublime coconut poured over a baked shortcrust pastry case smothered with sweet golden syrup, this will reach beyond simply tart lovers.

Want to give a twist to an Australian favourite for Christmas or a special occasion? Whip up these stunning individual pavlovas ahead of then lace with fresh fruit and shredded coconut.

This ginger cheesecake tastes as absolutely delectable as it looks with fresh slices of juicy mango adorning the top.

This buttery and citrusy marmalade pudding serves as a riveting afternoon tea or dessert - especially in winter.

Pork with apple is already a marriage made in heaven - but the addition of earthy sage to this mixed meatloaf, wrapped with prosciutto and brushed with apple jelly, takes it to a new level.

Keep 'em coming back for more with this rich, indulgent dessert. Pears infused with cinnamon add a soft texture to this tart while rich, dark chocolate sauce satisfies the chocaholic in us all.

Savour these tender, juicy pork ribs, drizzled in Chinese chilli plum sauce. It's meaty and sticky and you'll be licking the sauce off your fingers to get every last bit of the gorgeous porky flavours

Treat your family or friends to these savoury tortillas, blending cheese, spice and vegetables.

These inexpensive but elegant puddings would add the perfect finishing touch to a dinner party, or spoil the family and serve them as a weekend treat.

These quick to prepare cinnamon sugar-coated cookies are delectably chewy and will race off the plate at a kids or birthday party.

Share these small bowls of pure yumminess with your family members - packed full of warm stewed apple and a sweet, crumbly topping.

This humble sweet bread pudding is incredibly satisfying, easy to make and tastes heavenly served warm with a drizzle of fresh cream.

This creamy caramelised and baked mixture, enjoyed alongside juicy, sweet pears, is the ideal afternoon pick-me-up or pleasurable dessert.

The deliciously dense loaf is perfect for an afternoon treat (or morning, we won't judge). Crunchy pecans contrast with the soft, moist texture of this banana bread making it all-round winner.

A modern take on Grandma's classic apple pie. Replace chunks of apple with pear and blackberry but keep that golden pastry crust. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for traditional comfort food.

Serve this banana tarte tatin for dessert with cream and watch it disappear!

Give a savoury twist to the decadent French souffle. Oozing with melted parmesan and taleggio cheese this is yet another example of good French food.

For a different spin on a favourite morning or afternoon snack, try these gratifying cheese, corn and bacon muffins either warm or cool.

Gather your friends for a cup of tea or coffee with these delicious shortbread bikkies filled with glazed cherry pieces and flakes of almond.

Unveil this exquisite cake layered with poached cherries, dark chocolate cream and almond meringue for an extra special dessert.

Heaven comes in the shape of a log with this chocolate roulade. Mixed with a thick coffee cream this only takes 30 minutes to bake and even less time to eat!

There is nothing more comforting than a hot pie on a cold winter's night. Combining the classic flavours of chicken, wine, mushrooms and bacon, this modern twist on coq au vin will win the whole family over.

Give classic butter chicken a rise, by incorporating New Zealand-revered sweet potato and encasing it with layers of flaky filo pastry.

Crumbly feta and spicy chorizo sausage chunks fill this delicious pastry. Chilli dip gives this easy dish some heat while fresh rocket cools it down.

Marshmallows add a gooey note to this brownie. Have a slice for afternoon tea or serve with ice cream for a decadent dessert.

This was one of the first recipes I was allowed to make on my own as a child, and I now see why my mum chose it. It has lots of measuring, sifting, rubbing in with your fingers and gentle mixing – although I thought the best bit was eating them warm straight out of […]

These easy recipes are a great way to get the kids baking.

While the kids are baking, whip up these savoury delights to round off a splendid afternoon tea.

A classic afternoon tea biscuit with added raspberries for a modern touch.

To get that golden glow, spray oil between the layers instead of using butter.

Rolling the chilled dough between floured sheets of baking paper ensures it won’t stick to the bench or rolling pin.

Easy and attractive meat-free meals that are bound to please.

Non meat eaters can also enjoy these New York flavours. Just replace the frankfurter with a vegetarian sausage.

With classic Mediterranean flavours this ricotta cake is hearty and wholesome; just crunch through that delicious tap layer of pecans to enjoy.

Serve this versatile fudge-like chocolate cake as a dessert with ice-cream, for morning or afternoon tea, or freeze in slices to pop into a work or school lunchbox.

Although grapes are not a fruit commonly used in desserts, this tart does not disappoint with delicate marzipan and a zesty base.

Give your taste buds a Mediterranean trip with this delicious seafood meal,enriched with hearty vegetables and flavoursome herbs.

Fill up the family with this sweet and spicy chicken and kumara roast bursting with flavours of honey, garlic and green chilli.

A hearty, warming lamb and rosemary filling sits perfectly in a case of golden, flaky pastry, waiting to ooze out with every mouthful. This beautiful pie makes the ultimate Winter dinner dish.

Drape sweet potatoes with the extra sweetness and rich flavour of maple syrup in this easy to prepare vegetable dish. A worthy accompaniment to any family main meal.

These hearty baked meatloaves, infused with HP sauce, herbs and accompanied by creamy mashed potato, make for a satisfying winter family meal.

These visually stunning filo parcels are packed with uplifting goodness, ready to share.

These vegetable pancakes are topped with smoked salmon and covered in a minty, herb yoghurt - perfect for a wholesomely light lunch, brunch or snack.

No need to spend hours on this fruit and nut tart; it takes just 45 minutes and with juicy nectarine and apricot slices will have you coming back for more.

Spoil the special woman in your life or someone soon to embark on the motherhood journey, with these heart-warming and nutritiously guilt-free cookies.

Relive your grandma's classic with the addition of Italian pannettone. Zesty and sweet, this creamy dessert is simple but sure to please.

This fluffy and aromatic cake will warm the spirits with undertones of cinnamon while baked plums provide a rich, juicy flavour.

Treat your guests to something a little more decadent with these sweet poached pears, marinated in white wine. Crunchy ginger shortbread provides the perfect accompaniment to such soft, juicy desserts.

This hearty slow-cooked pork ragu combines beautifully with fresh, flat pasta noodles for a dinner or weekend lunch prepared in advance.

Add a twist to the standard rice pudding with the addition of sultanas and a side of rich caramelised pears.

Swap the classic Aussie beef pie for this winter delight. Maintain the crunchy golden crust but swap the gravy for dijon mustard and the beef for chunks of snapper fish.

These berrylicious fluffy shortcakes present like scones with cream in a glass. Whip them up for a crowd-pleasing dessert.

Give your usual sweet salmon a surprising twist with creamy and zesty hollandaise, crunchy potato chunks and a tasty stuffing of almonds, breadcrumbs and garlic.

Take a different approach to a classic family lasagne, adding this versatile summer vegetable to a spiced pork and veal mince filling.

Quick and easy, these pizzas are just the ticket for a lazy lunch or laidback dinner - just throw in a salad! A great way to use up leftover Christmas ham.

We've been using this same recipe for decades. It works and the results are delicious.

Buttery and fluffy, these red velvet cupcakes adorned with silky smooth vanilla or peppermint frosting are a fun Christmas treat.

These tasty bite-sized pork pies are delicious served fresh out of the oven, their flaky golden pastry surrounding a flavoursome pork, bacon and sweet apple filling.

These apple and cinnamon souffles are perfectly fluffy and filled with beautiful spices and warm baked fruit.

This is so pretty with its red juicy fruits and is great for using up any orphan fruits in the bowl.

Piping-hot hearty beef pies are the ultimate in comfort food.

Add your own twist to shepherd’s pie -- try kumara mash and minted peas.

Kids love this cheesy sausage bake which is quick and easy to prepare.

A kick of ginger adds a spicy note to a favourite lemon and meringue combination.

Crispy pastry, creamy salmon and greens, this will soon become a regular favourite.

You can freeze a pudding and some custard together in single-serve containers. They reheat well from frozen, although the custard will need a stir to make it smooth again.

To reheat, thaw, then cover with foil and bake for 30-40 minutes (or 20-30 minutes for smaller dishes).

You can make this in advance and freeze it for later or divide it into individual takeaway portions to give away. Simply defrost and heat.

Delicious and hearty, these dishes freeze like a dream too – perfect for a cook’s night off.

Indulge in this delicious tart complete with crumbly pastry, a creamy passionfruit filling and zesty orange mascarpone cream on top.

These delicate fruity cakes combine the citrus of orange rind with the sweetness of raspberries.

Instead of berries, you could use jarred morello cherries for a “black forest” surprise.

If fresh passionfruit aren’t in season, you can use passionfruit sauce or pulp from the supermarket.

We all love lemon meringue pie and now you can give it a tropical twist with tangy lime and fragrant coconut.

Get your just desserts this winter with these perfect puds.

Whether it’s a special birthday, family event or simply a mid-winter catch-up, sometimes we just need an excuse for a dinner party. So break out the silverware... this menu is sure to please.

The finished product looks so glamorous but the elements are very easy to prepare in advance. Enjoy putting the finishing touches on your masterpiece and wait for the oohs and aahs! Note

The thoughtfully prepared sides make this simple chicken dish extra special.

Recipe from The Australian Women's Weekly Comfort Food cookbook

This recipe is from The Australian Women's Weekly Cupcakes and cake pops cookbook

Indulge in tangy lemon and fluffy meringue on a buttery, biscuity base for a deliciously zesty sweet treat.