It’s important to measure the closed springform pan, the measurement appearing on the base of the springform pan sometimes refers to the measurement of the pan when it is open. Note

Puff pastry squares make a light, tasty and adorable case for these delicious and fresh tomato, leek and feta tartlets.

Succulent figs add interest, depth and flavour to this deliciously easy chocolate caramel slice.

Delicious triangles of lamb kibbeh piled high with bright and refreshing tomato, pomegranate and feta.

Keeping time: 2 days. Note

Light and fluffy white chocolate and macadamia cake from Australian Women's Weekly.

You can use any coloured jelly beans you like. Choose a writing icing to match the colour of the jelly beans. Note

Incredibly quick and easy to make, these pumpkin and feta pizzas are a great option for a fast mid-week dinner.

You just can't go wrong with this traditional Christmas turkey with forcemeat stuffing of onion, bacon, pork, chicken, breadcrumbs, parsley, pistachios and tarragon.

Celebrate your child's birthday with this charming (and easy to make) butterfly display case.

These simple white cakes make an elegant wedding cake for an all-white wedding.

Try this sweet, spiced classic drizzled in honey syrup for a decadent but light dessert.

White chocolate, pineapple and coconut slice from Australian Women's Weekly.

This pudding goes straight to the top of the favorites list when it comes to classic winter warming desserts.

Do not be afraid of the humble macaron. Yes, they're tricky, but easier than you think. Don't take any short cuts, use a light touch when mixing, and you'll be well on the way to making the perfect cappuccino macaron.

Drizzled with a creamy chervil dressing, this easy dish makes an excellent brunch or lunch.

Topped with whipped caramel frosting sprinkled with sea salt, this moist banana, walnut and coffee cake is perfect for a special occasion.

Pop the kettle on and enjoy a thick slice of this beautifully moist apricot cake with crisp macaroon topping.

Sprinkled with a crunchy walnut topping, these fluffy raspberry muffins are lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, resulting in a delicious combination of flavour and texture.

These tasty fish parcels are so easy to make and taste fantastic served over crispy fried cauliflower.

Separate chicken livers into halves by cutting lobes apart. Note

It's a win-win for this slice with chocolate, marshmallow and crispy biscuit pieces the kids will love and minimal time in the kitchen that you will love.

equipment deep 23cm (9¼-inch) square cake pan 30cm (12-inch) square prepared cake board Note

These two classic sweet treats just got even sweeter, as they have merged into a fabulous fun cupcake.

Greek yoghurt has less moisture than ordinary yoghurt, giving this lovely cake a firmer texture.

If roasted hazelnuts are unavailable, you can roast your own. Place nuts on an oven tray; roast at 200°C about 5 minutes or until the skins begin to split. Rub hazelnuts in a tea towel to remove most of the skins. Cool. Fresh pomegranate seeds can sometimes be found in packs in the fridge section […]

A first-class morning tea treat.

Confit is a cooking term for foods that are preserved either by being salted and cooked slowly in their fat, or are cooked and preserved in oil in a similar method. You can use ocean trout instead of the salmon. Note

Back in 1792, two Carmelite nuns dubbed the "Macaron Sisters" baked and sold macarons to pay for their lodgings. Over 200 years later, our love affair with these almond delights continue. These chocolate and cherry macarons are beautiful served with hot espresso.

Light and spicy crumbed chicken to share with your friends and family.

Finely chopped walnuts, hazelnuts or macadamias can be used instead of the pecans. Top each biscuit with a chocolate-covered coffee bean or an almond kernel, if you like. Store in an airtight container for up to a week. Note

Once upon a time, your grandmother made a thrifty bread pudding with leftover bread, and some basic store items. This chocolate pecan bread pudding is something quite, quite different.

These Middle Eastern biscuits are perfumed with orange flower water.

Serve with crusty bread. Note

Pleating the foil allows the cake to expand as it cooks. Use a piece of foil slightly larger than the pan. Fold the foil to create a pleat down the centre. We used a loaf pan with a capacity of 3 litres (12 cups). The uniced cake can be made a day ahead; store in […]

This tasty pizza is ready within minutes and perfect for the whole family.

Tasty, salty prosciutto wrapped around the fish helps seal the juices inside and capers add a vinegary bite to the finished dish.

Fettuccine comes from the Italian word `fettucina’, meaning ribbon, because of its long, narrow shape. It goes especially well with creamy sauces; you can replace it with tagliatelle or other large egg noodles, if desired. Fresh pasta cooks even faster than dried pasta; you can find fresh pasta in most supermarkets in the refrigerated section. […]

This potato, onion and herb pie makes a nice change from more meatier versions. It is delicious either hot or cold.

Be aware that chapatis need to be cooked over a flame to achieve the blistered appearance. Note

You can substitute potato or pumpkin for the kumara, or use a combination of all three ­ it will be just as delicious. Triangles can be made a day ahead to the end of step 3, cover, and refrigerate until ready to bake. Note

You could use any Christmas cookie cutter to make these biscuits, but angels and snowflakes work the best.

Studded with pistachios, pomegranate seeds and raspberries, this deconstructed dessert is perfect for an elegant dinner party.

You can use any cut of chicken you wish in this lemongrass chicken recipe. Lovely legs are trimmed, skinned chicken drumsticks but full drumsticks and thighs work beautifully too.

You'll be seriously popular after you serve up these hot little banana, chocolate and peanut butter turnovers.

Topped with fluffy pink icing and sugar roses, this gluten-free butter cake is perfect for a party.

An exquisite dish of chicken confit with spinach and pan jus from Australian Women's Weekly.

Make this delicious Italian-style broth with chicken & mushroom ravioli to impress dinner guests.

When you drop the whoopie pie mixture onto trays ensure that the mixture is in round shape. The shape that the mixture is dropped onto the trays will be similar to the cooked shape. Note

Equipment: 2 x 10cm (4-inch) round cardboard cake boards. 10cm (4-inch) round wooden cake board 2 x 12cm (4¾-inch) round wooden cake boards. 6 wooden skewers. Use ganache instead of butter cream, if you prefer. Once the cakes are covered in butter cream or ganache, they will keep for about a week at a cool […]

The beauty of freeform tarts is that they're incredibly easy to throw together, and taste every bit as delicious as a perfectly primped example.

Give your usual fish pies a sophisticated variation with this smoked fish version. They can go straight from the oven to the table in pretty individual dishes and make a lovely dinner party main meal.

This dessert recipe is a great way to show off your baking skills with a beautiful result; remember that room temperature egg whites will beat better than cold ones.

Self-saucing puddings are quite magical really, and the best thing of all is that they’re complete when they come out of the oven. You only need a scoop of ice- cream, custard or cream for serving. Always let the pudding stand for at least 5 minutes before serving. Note

Store rolled up in baking paper in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. Chia seeds are a gluten-free wholegrain that contain fibre, omega-3 fats and protein, they are very high in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals including potassium, magnesium and calcium. The seeds are available at health food stores and from large supermarkets in […]

Dust with a little extra sifted icing sugar. Note

It is fine to use just 1 x 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. This recipe also makes 6 texas muffins (¾-cup/180ml); bake about 40 minutes. Note

A dish that looks wonderful doesn't need to be difficult, as is shown by this mushroom tart recipe.

Full of hazelnuts, walnuts and cherries, this easy fridge slice makes a decadent treat with tea or coffee.

You can use one quantity basic shortcrust pastry instead of the store-bought pastry sheets. Note

A perfect and fun ten soda and pizza cake for you child's birthday party.

Juggling is so much fun, people have been doing it since ancient Egyptian times. This delightful fellow is constructed from lots of little cakes, so it's simple to make and easy to decorate.

Fresh warm scones with jam and double cream are one of the true delights in the afternoon tea repertoire. If you can get your hands on some proper clotted cream, all the better.

Orange blossom water, also known as orange flower water, is made by distilling the blossoms of the bitter-orange tree. These orange blossom friands are sweet, bitter and fragrant all at once. Divine.

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Carrot cakes

Serve puff pops within 6 hours of making. When dipping the puff pops in toffee, tilt the pan of toffee to one side, so it’s deep enough to completely coat the pops. Dip one end of each stick in toffee too, this will ensure the pops don’t fall off the sticks. Note

EQUIPMENT deep 22cm (9-inch) square cake pan 25cm (10-inch) square cake board. While it is cute, it’s best to serve this to older children as the small noodles can be a choking hazard for younger children. Using a small serrated knife cut ‘V’-shaped indents into the middle of each piece of cake. Note

This decadent, crunchy-topped slice is perfect with a morning or afternoon cuppa.

Wrap individual muffins in plastic wrap and freeze for up to three months. Defrost muffins as required either overnight in the refrigerator or in the microwave on high (100%) for about 30 seconds. Note

Perfect for an after school snack, or school and work lunches these mini ham and corn quiches are easy and tasty and appealing.

As well as adding a delightful red hue to a dish, paprika is full of the flavour of the peppers it was ground from. It comes in several varieties - sweet, smoky or spicy. We've used a combination of spicy and sweet here, with great results.

Keeping time: 3 days. Note

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Note

Coated in mildly spiced crispy breadcrumbs and served with a lime-coriander yoghurt, these fish fillets with kumara fries will be loved by the whole family.

Served with coriander couscous, this speedy Moroccan dish will be devoured by the whole family.