Dinner ideas | Page 17 of 69 | Women's Weekly Food

Barley, chicken and sesame slaw

This bright, colourful salad is tasty, satisfying and perfect for the lunchbox.

Eggplant and mushroom pasta pot pie

Give an Italian twist to the classic Australian pie with this filling vegetarian pasta pot pie.

26 baked recipes that will take the stress out of midweek meals

All-in-one dishes to feed the whole family.

Spicy red beans and rice

These Mexican-spiced kidney beans with rice make an easy and tasty vegetarian meal.

Prawn and pesto linguine

Fresh, light and full of flavour, juicy king prawns and tender zucchini get a lift from the garlic, chilli and pesto sauce.

Carbonara

A rich and very simple carbonara; an Italian pasta sauce from Rome based on eggs, cheese, bacon, and black pepper.

Thai eggplant curry

This fresh and fragrant vegetarian green curry features three types of eggplant to soak up the traditional Thai flavours.

Vegetable gado gado with peanut sauce

This well-known Indonesian salad features boiled egg, fresh and cooked vegetables and a rich peanut sauce.

Sesame chicken katsu salad

Crunchy crumbed chicken makes a perfect addition to this fresh salad with Japanese flavours

How to: Barbecue

All you need to know about barbecuing including selecting the right cut of meat, how to know when it's done and storage tips.

Brown rice nasi goreng with soft-boiled egg

Nasi goreng has been given a healthy makeover with brown rice, Asian greens, and fresh chilli.

22 lasagne recipes the family will love

Perfect for both mid-week meals and entertaining.

Romesco with fish skewers

This nutty and fruity capsicum-based sauce is best home made. The traditional Spanish sauce is perfect for serving with char-grilled fish skewers at your next barbecue.

Bang bang salmon

Bang bang sauce is a little bit sweet, a little bit spicy, a little bit creamy, and a perfect accompaniment for this salmon salad.

Beer-battered tofu and wedges

Flaky flavourful tofu in a crispy beer batter served with wedges for a vegan take on the classic fish and chips.

Chilli tamarind beef & pickled vegetable salad

Sticky and sour tamarind paste gives this beef salad some extra zing while pickled veg adds sweetness.

Pho bo

Pho (pronounced 'fur') is a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup that relies on its slow-cooked, fragrantly spiced broth for maximum flavour.

Japanese-style smoky chilli tofu

This silky smooth tofu may just convince you to go meat-free.

Whole cauliflower with creme fraiche dressing

Whole roasted cauliflower with creme fraiche dressing

For a new take on the classic roast dinner - bake cauliflower whole with nuts and herbs then serve with a zingy creme fraiche dressing.

Barbecued sesame pumpkin salad

Better make double - this barbecued pumpkin salad will have guests lining up for more.

Asian-style steamed fish with ginger and soy

This steamed fish with ginger and soy is a light, healthy and delicious way to increase your fish intake for the week.

Fish cakes with herb salad

With a kick of chilli and fragrant lemongrass dipping sauce, these authentic fish cakes make a quick and tasty meal.

Tex-Mex pork

This fragrant salad of Cajun-spiced pork and fresh vegetables makes a delightful low-carb lunch.

Mushroom and corn tacos

A mix of mushrooms give this Mexican classic a healthy and hearty vegetarian twist.

Sticky pork with sweet and sour salad

Sticky hoisin-flavoured pork perfectly complemented with a fresh salad of orange and pineapple.

Korean-style barbecued chicken rice

Fresh vegetables and barbecued chicken with Korean flavours make for a tasty weeknight meal.

Grilled cajun fish burgers with hot coriander sauce

Change things up with some cajun fish on your burger night!

Vegetable and ginger soba noodle salad

This fresh vegetarian noodle salad is perfect for lunch or dinner on a hot summer day.

9 Mexican-inspired dinners for the family

Spice up family meal time by adding some Mexican flavours into the mix.

Chicken skewers with green olive dressing

Everything tastes better on a stick!

Crab and zucchini spaghetti

Replace carb-heavy spaghetti with thinly-sliced zucchini for a fresh twist on a classic crab pasta that takes no time to prepare.

Lamb kofta with yoghurt

Try our Middle Eastern lamb kofta with spiced yoghurt and salad for a fresh and flavourful low-carb meal.

Crunchy buttermilk chicken

Get the kids to help coating juicy drumsticks in a deliciously crunchy cornflake crumb.

Hokkien mee with beef

This authentic hokkien mee with beef, broccoli and chilli is a mouth-watering noodle dish that will be on your table in no time.

Curry recipes to spice up dinner time

Heat things up in the kitchen and get creative with one (or three) of our most popular curry recipes.

This traditional Korean dish can be enjoyed any time of day. The combination of stir-fried beef, rice and an oozy fried egg is a match made in heaven and will give you lasting energy to power through the day.

Delicious stir-fries

Get the wok fired up, and bowls at the ready!

Gorgeous green curry recipes

The hottest of Thai curries, a green curry is traditionally full of fragrant spices and creamy coconut milk. And to use up any leftovers, why not try our delicious pies? You won't be able to stop at just one!

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Vegetable stir-fry

A quick and easy stir-fry full of fresh vegetables that can be on the table in 30 minutes.

Pineapple huli huli chicken wings

Tangy, sticky, sweet pineapple huli huli chicken wings! These beauties are quick, simple, and the perfect choice for dinner tonight!

Chicken, minted pea and ricotta meatballs

20 minced recipes

Mince is a mid-week staple in most households. It's cheap, goes a long way and is super quick and easy to cook with. Whether you like stuffing it into dumplings and sausage rolls, or cooking it into the best-ever bolognese sauce - we've selected our tastiest recipes to help you make the most out of mince.

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Sticky Thai chicken with coconut rice

Perfect for summer dining, this barbecued chicken dish is fragrant with spices and served with coconut rice. Add some crunchy vegetables, lush mangoes and a squeeze of lime, if you like. Looking for more chicken dishes with rice? If you are using chicken pieces on the bone, the cooking time will be longer. Cook with […]

Nasi goreng

Add a spark to your meal time, by bringing an aromatic, pork version of this staple Indonesian spicy rice dish to life.

Moroccan lamb salad with pomegranate and walnuts

Succulent, juicy lamb salad with fresh pomegranate and crunchy walnuts - the perfect balance of texture and flavour, and perfect for dinner tonight!

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10 recipes with avocado as the hero

These recipes are all you avo wanted... and more!

20 best lentil recipes

Our most satisfying meals with lentils including soups, salads, curries, casseroles and pies.

Poached chicken salad with green tahini dressing

Fresh, bright and tasty - what more could you want from a summer salad. Packed full of fresh ingredients, the green tahini dressing is the real shining star of this poached chicken and pomegranate salad.

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Christmas seafood recipes to impress your guests

If seafood is on your menu this year (and in Australia, it always is!) look no further than our selection of stunning dishes. Here, you'll find everything from must-have grilled prawns to beautiful whole-baked fish and gourmet lobster recipes to really impress. We've also put together a tasty seafood platter with easy and complementary dressings to take the guessswork out of planning it yourself. Merry Christmas!

Exciting prawn recipes

The star of summer dining.

Our favourite traditional Christmas recipes

Nostalgia awaits.

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Tomato and goat’s cheese tart with rice and seed crust

A tasty gluten-free tart with fresh tomatoes and a creamy goat's cheese centre.

19 turkey recipes for the festive season

Our best Christmas turkey recipes for Christmas lunch or dinner ideas, complete with Christmas stuffing recipes like our stuffed turkey roll recipe.

Modern Christmas recipes you’ll love

A modern Christmas menu featuring summer desserts, hearty savoury lunches and gourmet salads.

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Mouthwatering glazed Christmas ham recipes

A selection of spectacular Christmas ham recipes and inspiration for you next glazed Christmas ham including delicious summer recipes for an Australian Christmas

Snapper and tomato tray bake

This snapper tray bake is an easy meal idea that keeps your dishes to a minimum. With zesty breadcrumb crust and juicy tomato and zucchini baked together, it's an easy one pan meal.

Lamb and bean nachos with salsa fresca

Take your taste-buds to Mexico with these cheesy lamb and bean nachos and zesty salsa fresca - easy to make and super delicious!

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Basmati pilaf

When you're looking for a little more life in your side dishes, try this pilaf flavoured with chicken stock and garlic and topped with crunchy almonds.

Pork skewers with sriracha aioli

Spicy sriracha swirled through aioli give these tasty pork skewers an added hot kick

Red curry coconut chicken with sweet potato

Roast your chicken and sweet potatoes with red curry paste and coconut milk for an interesting twist on roast chicken and potatoes.

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Spinach & ricotta stuffed pasta shell bake

A rich and gooey bake, perfect for family dinners.

Tom yum fried rice with prawns

With a well-stocked pantry, you’ll only need to grab five ingredients for the easiest seafood dinner ever!

Creamy chicken and pasta salad

This classic recipe adds roasted pecans for a delightfully smoky crunch to your ideal workday lunch.

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Beef rump with smashed potatoes & anchovy vinaigrette

'Meat and potatoes' gets a glam makeover in this stunning roast that's sure to impress at the dinner table. Perfect for a big family dinner or when you have guests over.

Miso ocean trout hotpot

All the umami goodness of miso in a warm, comforting noodle soup.

Spectacular stir-fry recipes

Wok on.

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Healthy kumara and turkey burgers

This delicious recipe from The Australian Women's Weekly's 'The Sustainable Cookbook' proves that healthy eating can be tasty. This recipe uses sliced kumara as an alternative to buns, and free-range mince.

Grilled fish with salsa verde

Enjoy this tasty, succulent grilled fish with a zesty salsa verde for dinner tonight - perfect for the whole family.

Crêpes Suzette

A true classic of French cuisine, Crêpes Suzette is a spectacular dessert, especially if you ignite the sauce at the moment of serving.

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4 classic Korean recipes

Everything from an easy bulgogi, bibimbap bowls & beef ribs to fried chicken & desserts!

Veal parmigiana

A classic Italian dish popularised in New York by Italian immigrants.

Teriyaki salmon

Sticky and deeply savoury teriyaki sauce makes the perfect dressing for plump, rare-grilled salmon fillets.

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Garlicky mushroom pizza

Quick, easy, and full of flavour Italian-style garlic and mushroom pizza.

19 sweet potato recipes

We've all tried sweet potato fries, but these recipes really show just how versatile this root vegetable is.

Coconut-roasted pumpkin and cauliflower with chilli, lime and cashews

Add some brightness to your roast cauliflower and pumpkin with zesty chilli and lime cashews and the fresh, light flavour of coconut.

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Chipotle spiced chicken pieces with creamed corn and sweet potato wedges

With a plethora of tantalising spices, these chipotle spiced chicken pieces do not skip on the flavour, that's for sure.

Roast vegetable spelt pasta

Looking for a quick, easy and nutritious dinner or lunch? Well, spelt flour is a nuttier, more flavourful option than regular pasta and with roasted vegetables, you can't go past this.

Spiced chicken pizza

Add a kick to your dinner tonight. With only three steps our spiced chicken pizza makes for the perfect mid-week dinner.

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Quick & easy minestrone

Achieve that deep rich flavour in under an hour!

Parsnip noodles with spicy lamb meatball ragu

The tender spiralled parsnip noodles replace traditional spaghetti, helping you get some more vegies into your diet.

HARISSA HALOUMI BURGERS WITH LEMON MINT MAYONNAISE

Harissa halloumi burgers with lemon mint mayonnaise

Try these fantastic vegetarian burgers with piping-hot halloumi, lemon mint mayo and fried onions.

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Rabbit stifado

Ask the butcher to chop the rabbit into pieces for you. Note

Our best spaghetti recipes

There's no better feeling than serving up a big pot of pasta to your family and friends. As a meal that never fails, you just know they will love it. But if you're looking to surprise with your next spaghetti dish, these creative takes on everyone's favourite pasta will take your mid-week meals to a whole new level. Whether you're looking for a healthy wholemeal option or are adopting a meat-free mantra, you're sure to find a recipe that will please every time.

Our best Spanish recipes for dinner and dessert

Whether you're dreaming of the beaches of San Sebastian or of practicing your flamenco in Sevilla, cooking up one of these tasty recipes will transport you straight to the beautiful streets of Spain, all without leaving your kitchen. We have recipes for a colourful seafood paella that's sure to be a winning dinner dish and a decadent boca negra cake for dessert. There's also a fun boozy jug of white summer sangria that pairs perfectly with just about everything. So why not treat your tastebuds to the flavours of Spain and cook up a feast this weekend?