Dinner ideas

There's plenty of juice to mop up in this delicious vegetarian curry, we're not even sure it's not a soup. Serve with plenty of rice or naan bread to enjoy every last drop.

You can use lime in place of the oranges here if you prefer. For a bit more of a 'kick', serve with 1 tablespoon of your favourite hot chilli sauce.

The combination of grilled pumpkin, creamy feta and almond skordalia adds a delicious twist to this popular Italian starter.

Fast and delicious Asian-style mini lamb roasts from Australian Women's Weekly.

Celebrate spring with this zesty, flavour-packed risotto.

Ask the butcher to cut the beef shank into 6 equal pieces for you, or you could use 6 x 300g (10 ounce) pieces beef osso buco. Dry red wine can be used instead of port. serving suggestion Serve shanks with risotto, mashed potato or soft polenta. Note

Serve with steamed jasmine rice. Note

Sick of boring old hamburgers? Impress the family with this delicious teriyaki chicken and rice burger.

You need to buy a 350g bunch of watercress for the amount of sprigs required. Note

Lamb noisettes are lamb sirloin chops with the bone removed and the "tail" wrapped around the meaty part of the chop and secured with either string or a toothpick. Toothpicks must be removed before serving.

A hearty stew for cold winter nights.

You will need to soak eight bamboo skewers in water for at least an hour to prevent them from splintering and scorching. Note

These are serious little pies; tender chunks of chicken, earthy mushrooms and fennel swimming in a creamy mustard sauce and topped with golden, flaky pastry.

Sweet and sticky Asian-style rolls with beef and asparagus from Australian Women's Weekly.

Creamy, savoury chicken risotto with fresh, peppery rocket makes a great weekend lunch or mid-week dinner. You can add sliced mushrooms when you cook the onion if you like.

Warm up with a bowl of this dreamy soup, best served with crusty bread.

Tender pumpkin and ribbons of zucchini are delicately flavoured with fresh sage to make this deep, layered vegetable lasagne.

Instead of packaged pre-cooked rice, cook 2½ cups long-grain rice, spread on tray, cover with absorbent paper and refrigerate overnight. Note

This creamy soup is delicious served with crusty buttered bread.

This healthy Lebanese-inspired falafel platter is absolutely mouth-watering served with a summery heirloom tomato salad and pita breads.

Spiced tandoori chicken with a delicious pomegranate raita from Australian Women's Weekly.

This vibrant pasta dish is bursting with flavour and nutrition.

The delicious tangy citrus flavours make this fresh seafood salad perfect for summer nights.

A hearty, flavoursome meat-free meal that can be on the table less than 30 minutes after getting home from work. Serve with crusty herb or garlic bread.

An exquisite and exotic warm Asian chicken salad with sesame dressing from Australian Women's Weekly.

While most of the smoked salmon we buy has been cold-smoked (cured at a low temperature for a fairly long time), hot-smoked salmon (cured at high temperatures for just a few hours) is generally more moist and not as salty; it doesn’t, however, have the same keeping properties as cold-smoked. Note

The secret to round meatballs is to make a circular movement with the pan to roll the meatballs around while they cook.

One taste of this rich and flavoursome antioxidant rich tomato soup and you'll never want the canned version again. Serve with plenty of crusty bread to mop up every last drop.

An easy recipe to prepare in advance, this hearty Italian inspired bean soup with crispy polenta is simply mouth-watering and perfect to cosy up with on a cold day.

Take fish 'n chips upmarket with our beer battered john dory and sweet potato chips version. Any other firm white fish will do if you prefer. Finish the dish with slices of tangy, fresh lime.

You could swap the green beans with peas, if you like. Cook the rice a day ahead: spread in a thin layer on a tray to cool, then cover and place in the refrigerator. Note

Pearl barley adds a lovely texture and nutty flavour to this chicken and tarragon risotto.

Healthy and delicious Asian-style char-grilled steak with pesto.

These noodle and vegetable rice paper rolls are a classic Vietnamese crowd pleaser. The trick when making them is to dunk the rice paper just enough so that it is pliable enough to roll, as it will continue to gradually soften.

Mee (or mie), “noodles”, and goreng, “fried”, are the words used in Indonesia and Malaysia to describe a traditional fried noodle recipe usually containing chicken and nuts, as well as assorted other ingredients chosen by the individual cook. Note

Soufflé must be made just before serving. Note

Soft, creamy polenta topped with mixed, grilled mushrooms makes a great meat-free dinner with a fresh, green salad on the side.

Shredded brussels sprouts, fragrant basil and toasted pine nuts are topped with soft poached eggs and shaved parmesan in this delicious salad.

Egg yolks should still be runny so they drizzle over the rice. Rice can be made a day ahead; cover, refrigerate until required. Note

Warm up on a cold winter's evening with this melt-in-your-mouth stew.

For a lower-fat version, use low-fat dairy-free spread instead of the butter, low-fat mayonnaise, light sour cream and light cream. (per serving) 31.1g fat; 2196kJ (525 cal) We used whole-egg mayonnaise. You can also use pink-eye or sebago potatoes for this recipe. Note

Makes enough for four 200g servings of beef strips in a stir-fry. Also goes well with steamed crab; par-boiled green vegetables. Salted black beans, available from all Asian food stores, are soft and chewy fermented soy beans having a pungent aroma and adding a distinct flavour to food. Note

Simple and satisfying.

Sweet and sticky caramelised vegetables that go perfectly with roast dinners.

With hints of warm spices, mint and feta, this baked pasta dish is full of flavour and makes a wonderful family meal.

Wing tips can be used to make chicken stock. Note

A quick and delicious spicy calamari stew with olives and fresh basil; an exquisite Italian-style midweek dinner.

Duck and citrus are a stunning pair in this flavour-packed salad.

A healthy, sweet and delicious warm beef, orange and date salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

The perfect summer dish; barramundi with kipflers and roasted capsicum from Australian Women's Weekly.

The perfect side salad for a romantic dinner.

Saltimbocca is a popular Italian dish that combines tender veal, proscuitto or bacon and fresh sage. We've served ours here with crispy roasted potatoes for a real flavour kick!

You need to start this recipe a day ahead. Cook 1 cup (200g) white long-grain rice to make the required amount of cooked rice. You can add a couple of coarsely chopped bacon rashers to the recipe, if you like. Note

Deep-fry tempura as close as possible to serving time. Note

Za'atar-spiced veal chops with fattoush from Australian Women's Weekly.

Chermoulla is a spicy Moroccan marinade which can also be served as a sauce. If hot paprika is unavailable, substitute it with ½ teaspoon of sweet paprika and a hearty pinch of cayenne pepper. Note

You can ask the butcher to tie the pork for you. Note

This gorgeous bird will take pride of place at your Christmas table this year. A delicious roasted almond stuffing, spiced cherries, and a smooth, savoury gravy complete this amazing turkey.

For fish burgers, replace the chicken with four 125g (4-ounce) firm white fish fillets. Note

For a more intense flavour, combine cooked quail and mint dressing in a large bowl; cover, refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving. Stir in tomato. Note

A slow cooked beef that will melt in your mouth in a rich and herbaceous coriander curry.

Sweet sticky and savoury char siu lamb and noodles stir-fry.

A classic ingredient in French cooking, green peppercorns add flavour and bite to plump, juicy chicken thighs.

Steamed whole fish with asian flavours is always a pleasure to look at and to eat. The beauty of steaming fish is that it is very difficult to overcook and is guaranteed to stay moist. Any whole white fish will do . A strip of fresh lime peel may be substituted for each kaffir lime leaf.

These mini beef wellingtons will be loved by both kids and adults. Great as a snack or with salad for a light meal.

The freshness of the salsa compliments the hearty juicy veal cutlet in this recipe. Perfect for a summer BBQ!

A sweet and delicious watermelon rind chutney; great for sharing with friends and family.

We've used both orange and lemon rind in this recipe, together with the ginger and the steamed fish they create a lovely and exotic Asian aroma and taste.

Risoni, a tiny rice-shaped pasta similar to orzo, is the perfect accompaniment for this creamy fennel and zucchini dish topped with crisp chicken.

Make any or all of the three marinades shown here for your next family barbecue.

Healthy and vegetarian deep-fried tofu in broth from Australian Women's Weekly.

Really, you can use just about any veges you fancy in this Indian vegetable curry, though including some root vegetables, something green and some chickpeas is a good place to start.

A classic Asian dish, these honey chicken wings are a favourite on most Chinese restaurant menus. Recreate this delicious chicken dish for your family and friends for dinner.

This Greek-style roast lamb with potatoes is meltingly tender after 8 hours in the slow-cooker, creating a truly divine Sunday family dinner.

This recipe is packed full of brilliant flavours and textures for a fun way to get your family to eat more seafood. Serve with tartare sauce that perfectly complements the crunchy coating.

This is one way of getting some good raw vegies into the kids. The sweetness of the honey and the nutty crunch of toasted sesame seeds are delicious combined with the fresh vegies and slippery noodles. This is the salad in its simple form, but chicken or other meat can be added to make it a bigger meal for bigger kids.

This is also a great family meal served with rice or bread. The tandoori paste is found in the Asian section of the supermarket. Serve the salad in an airtight container that fits inside the lunchbox with a freezer block. Put the dressing into a smaller container to be put on the salad (or dunked into) at lunchtime – if it's put on in the morning, it will become soggy. If your kids are little gourmets, throw a wedge of lemon in as well.

This dish is packed full of protein, vitamins and minerals, making ginger prawns with sushi rice salad a healthy and delicious dinner choice.