On a surface dusted with icing sugar, mould the balloon end from the reserved icing Dust your hands with icing sugar then gently mould the icing into a balloon shape When icing is large enough to cover the cake, carefully lift icing over cake using a rolling pin Using a toothpick or skewer, make small […]

deep 25cm (10-inch) round cake pan 35cm (14-inch) round cake board 1 toothpick 2 packets strawberry sour straps 2 rolls yellow fruit and cola wheels 6 coloured sugar-coated almonds 1 Twix Bar 1 mint leaf Make a hole in the side of a Twix Bar with a toothpick. Push one end of the mint leaf […]

In Switzerland, this dish is known as raclette and is a staple winter meal traditionally made with Swiss melting cheese.

Topped and tailed with caramelised apple, these delightful tea cakes can be served up for morning or afternoon tea, and would be a different and welcome addition to the school lunchbox.

To save time, you can join two sheets of frozen shortcrust pastry together to cover the pie, roll edges together with a rolling pin. Note

equipment 31cm x 34cm teddy bear cake pan 38cm x 47cm covered cake board Allen’s Peaches & Cream and Strawberries & Cream can be found in Allen’s Party Mix. Note

These muffins are best eaten warm. Note

This beautiful light and fruity dessert pairs sweet strawberries, tart oranges and creamy ricotta with crunchy, golden puff pastry. It's easy to make and tastes brilliant.

This dish makes a lovely, lighter alternative to regular fish-n-chips. We used blue-eye in this recipe but you can use any white fish fillets you like.

Delicious and crunchy buttermilk chicken drumsticks served with bacon-wrapped corn cobs.

Polenta is the bread of northern Italy, particularly around Venice. One of nature's 'good' carbohydrates, it is extremely versatile; for this recipe it can be kept refrigerated and fried just when required.

Stuffed with chopped pecans and drizzled in a butterscotch sauce, these buttery apples make a heavenly dessert.

If in season, use halved and seeded fresh apricots. Note

Give your regular yo-yos a citrusy, nutty twist with these orange and hazelnut flavoured morsels. Perfect to enjoy with your morning or afternoon cuppa with friends.

Roasted pumpkin with bacon and fetta from AWW May 2008

It's the mixed spice, a blend of allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, cloves, coriander and ginger, that makes this carrot cake so heavenly.

A spectacular Autumn dish for parties or celebrations, or make it in the Spring for a grown-up Halloween celebration.

These flavour filled little tarts make a great shared platter for a cocktail party, or a starter for a special meal.

If you're in the mood for something deeply indulgent, you can't go past this moist flourless chocolate and hazelnut cake. As a bonus, it is gluten-free, wheat-free and yeast-free.

This divine bacon wrapped chicken recipe is beautiful enjoyed straight straight from the pan served with fresh veggies for a tasty family dinner.

Eating gluten-free doesn't mean your baking days are over! These gluten-free chocolate fudge brownies are dense, chocolatey and immensely satisfying.

This cheesy kumara bacon and egg bake is one of those easy one-dish recipes that you really need to have to hand for mid-week dinners and lazy weekends.

This rissole, bacon and tomato casserole is nutritious, delicious and easy to prepare ahead of time. The perfect mid-week family dinner.

Spread this cut & keep butter cake with a simple glace icing and sprinkle it with hundreds and thousands before the icing sets. It will be a big hit with the kids. Try substituting the caster sugar with brown sugar for a light caramel flavour.

These pretty little morsels combine the flavours of strawberry and coconut for a wonderful teatime treat that can be devoured in two bites.

A true classic of British cooking, steak and kidney pie is a rich and sumptuous dish. If you haven't cooked with kidneys before you could ask your butcher to prepare them for you.

These tarts add a tasty, elegant twist to a traditional high tea, or can be just as fun served as individual desserts.

Jalousie is best made on the day of serving. Serve with whipped cream if you like.

Buttery orange cake combines the zingy acid of oranges with the creamy sweetness of cake. Feeling adventurous? Try a tangelo cake.

If breadcrumbs are not brown, place dish under hot grill for a few seconds, until crisp. We used cannellini beans, but you can use any white bean if you like. Duck marylands have the leg and thigh still connected in a single piece; the bones and skin remain intact. Note

This pudding perfectly balances the tartness of the rhubarb with the sweet, creaminess of white chocolate. Delicious!

These bite sized olive and cheese fritters and packed full of savoury flavour and crunch - the perfect finger food for a birthday party or event.

You need a 200g packet of Skittles for Zappo. Oval cake pans can be bought from cake decorating suppliers, or make a cake in a baking dish and cut the oval shape from it – easy and cheaper. Remember to remove the toothpicks out of the reach of children. Note

Serve these rum-spiked chocolate cake pops at your next cocktail party and watch as they quickly disappear.

This festive fruit cake is easily made well in advance, which saves you valuable time when entertaining. Make your next celebration easy to prepare for and save time in the kitchen that you could be spending with friends and family.

Mozzarella or fontina cheese can be substituted for feta cheese, if preferred. Note

Serve slices of this moreish pizza at your next party and watch as they quickly disappear.

Featherlight sponge cake layered with luscious raspberry cream makes for a stunning and delicious treat.

Buttery cake topped with a tangy and freckled icing - it's a fairy tale cake come to life.

Adorned with marshmallows and smarties, this colourful bouquet of cupcakes is sure to be a hit.

We used a strong, stilton-like blue cheese in this recipe. Note

This spectacular layered chocolate cake with candied oranges is the perfect way to mark a special occasion.

These treats are best served while warm. Note

This stunning lattice-topped pie is delicious served with warm custard or ice-cream.

You will need 1 large (230g) over-ripe banana and 1 medium (120g) carrot for this recipe. Note

You could use any dried fruit instead of the sultanas. Dried cranberries would be the best combination with apples for this excellent dessert. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream to top it off. Note

Let your guests unwrap their own fish “package” at the table so that the spicy aroma wafts up from the plates and enlivens their appetites. Foil can be used if banana leaves are unavailable. Many supermarkets and greengrocers sell bundles of trimmed banana-leaf squares; they can also be used as placemats for an Asian meal. […]

Mexican beef and bean quesadilla stacks with a zesty guacamole

Put the kettle on and enjoy a slice of this fluffy banana and pineapple cake with orange icing.

With a creamy seafood filling and golden pastry lid, these mouthwatering individual pies make for a lovely family dinner.

Kids will love these cheesy potatoes stuffed with mince.

Lasagne is always a satisfying dish. A lovely slosh of red wine and the addition of mushrooms make this recipe particularly hearty. No one will go hungry tonight.

Roast beef pizza. Yes indeed. Suspend your disbelief at least until you try this brilliant example of British and Italian fusion, complete with horseradish, brought to you by Woman's Day.

Packed with chopped dates, chocolate chips and chopped pistachios, these not-too-sweet muffins make a tasty morning or afternoon treat.

These crispy parcels make a delicious vegetarian snack.

Use 250g marinara mix or your favourite seafood in this recipe. Note

It's one of those classic pairings, like cookies and cream or peanut butter and chocolate. These lemon meringues will suit everyone, from sweet-tooth lovers to those of us who appreciate something with a little more zest.

There's nothing ordinary about these fabulous, flavour-packed little rhubarb and strawberry crumbles. The mingled flavour of these two, very different fruits needs to be tasted to be believed.

There are many flavours in this exquisite chocolate winter pudding, lavender, honey, chocolate and orange, that mingle and flow together to create something rather beautiful.

Impress your guests with this rich French delicacy. With tender duck and a smooth orange glaze they'll be raving for quite some time.

This warm and sticky cake is best served with lashings of double cream or ice-cream. Or both!

If you segment the oranges over a small bowl, you can use the fresh juice for the orange balsamic dressing on this fresh and tasty kumara and orange salad.

The three types of nuts used here are tossed with the spice mixture then toasted, a process that infuses the cake with their combined flavours. The secret to a successful teacake lies in the beating of the sugar, egg and butter ­ the mixture must be very light in colour and full of air.

Delicious and divinely pretty, these Turkish delight cupcakes are an exquisite treat to make for an afternoon tea party or any other elegant celebration.

As if juicy pork cutlets on creamy mash wasn't already temptation on a plate, the Brussels sprouts fried with bacon and peas are gorgeous enough to entice even the fussiest eaters.

A genuine Australian classic, pumpkin scones are best scoffed warm and spread with lashings of butter.

This Italian tart with sour cream pastry and a sweet quince jam filling is wonderfully simple to make and delicious to eat.

Hot, sweet juicy apples are beautifully snuggled by a crisp, golden crust in this delicious tart. Serve with a big dollop of homemade caramel ice-cream for a winning dessert every time.

There's only one way to make a custard tart even better, and that's to add chocolate.

Pears and ginger is a match made in heaven, and it's even better with oatmeal. Put them all together and you get this dense, moist and very satisfying pear oatmeal cake.

Delight both children and adults with these top-quality homemade sausage rolls and pizza spirals.

Make this rich, dark chocolatey cake once and it's guaranteed to become a favourite.

When the kids get home from school starving, it's a good time to slip something healthy on their plate. We've got four recipes here, muffins, smoothie, fruit dip and quesadillas, that are perfect.

These crispbreads with cheesy carrot and sultana filling make a great sandwich substitute for a healthy lunchbox.

A guacamole and ham wrap is an easy way to make your childs lunch tasty and nutritious. Wraps are often a hit with those who dislike ordinary sandwiches.