Dinner ideas

This scrummy and healthy wholemeal spaghetti with broccolini and garlic crumbs is a great for a weeknight dinner. One of those meals that makes you feel good while it does you good!

Almonds add a fresh, nutty taste to this crumbed chicken, which is perfectly paired with a zesty citrus salad.

Austalian Women's Weekly brings you this delicious veal stroganoff pies with carrot salad.

Tasty crab cakes with a creamy tzatziki dip make a great starter to a casual dinner with friends.

With the added flavour of bacon, leek and brussels sprouts, this lovely chicken dish is delicious served with crusty bread to mop up all the tasty juices.

Colourful and delicious warm cabbage and bacon salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

So good on the barbecue that my family never wants takeaway, they want me to cook it, instead.

Tender lamb, sweet red capsicum, chilli and lime give this healthy stir-fry plenty of flavour, plus there's chilli for bite.

Enjoy this easy barbecue dish with its punchy flavours of lime, wasabi and chilli.

This beautiful seafood dish is perfect for entertaining guests. Moist, flaky salmon is beautiful topped with a fragrant olive, capsicum and basil salsa.

Roast chicken with garlic potatoes, olives and rosemary from Australian Women's Weekly.

We used barramundi fillets in this recipe. Note

Drunken beans with bacon, tomato, beer and worcestershire sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.

Italian-style burgers with a delicious homemade ripe tomato sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.

Serve these juicy beef skewers piping-hot with smooth hummus, tomato salad and warm pita bread.

You need half a large barbecued chicken to get the amount of shredded meat required for this recipe. Note

Served with grilled asparagus, this stunning whole baked snapper is brimming with zesty flavours.

The pork can be crumbed 6 hours ahead. Keep covered in the refrigerator. The slaw can be prepared 6 hours ahead, add the dressing just before serving. You could sprinkle the slaw with a few fennel fronds, if you like. Note

This moreish pasta dish is ideal for a family lunch or quick mid-week dinner.

A quick and easy beef stir-fry with black bean sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.

Try this delicious, easy dinner of dreamy white bean purée, crispy pan-fried fish and zesty herb sauce.

Drizzled in a garlic yoghurt sauce, this colourful salad is full of flavour and nutrition.

With the added flavour of bacon and mint, these succulent spatchcocks are mouth-watering served with velvety mashed potato, peas and lettuce.

These Mediterranean flavours perfectly complement each other in this healthy vegetarian roll. Note

Rich and delicious main dish of beef fillet with garlic cream sauce, dinner doesn't get more mouthwatering than this!

The fresh flavours of Vietnam make this plump prawn and crisp cucumber salad an utterly delightful dish.

It's easy to create this classic Mexican dish at home. Your family will love tucking into this warm, hearty meal.

This tasty ginger beef stir-fry sweetened with palm sugar and flavoured with those familiar Thai herbs and condiments can be on the table in a flash. That's tonight's dinner sorted. You're welcome.

We used bream in this recipe, but you can use any firm white fish. You can also use fillets instead of a whole fish, if preferred. Note

Khitcherie, a classic Indian rice and lentil dish, was anglicised by the Raj to make that English breakfast staple, kedgeree. Commercial garam masala, found in some supermarkets, can be used instead of making our recipe. Note

A rich and fragrant soup with udon noodles, mushroom and barbecued pork.

Sweet and sticky Asian-style teriyaki pork with succelent grilled pineapple from Australian Women's Weekly.

Before starting the recipe, boil the kettle so you have boiling water ready to prepare the noodles. Dukkah is available from the spice section of most major supermarkets. You can use this instead of making your own, to save even more time. Note

Tuna sold as sashimi tuna has met stringent guidelines regarding its treatment since leaving the water, so you can be guaranteed of its quality and that it’s safe to eat raw. Note

Treat yourself to this tender, seared rib-eye steak with luscious grilled mediterranean vegetables.

This lemony pasta dish is just the ticket for a speedy, comforting meal.

A vegetarian dish of eggplant timbales with roasted tomato sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.

Allowing the eggplant to stand a while covered with salt will help withdraw most of the vegetable’s slightly bitter juice; it also helps prevent the eggplant from absorbing too much oil when it’s cooked. Be sure to rinse the eggplant well under cold running water to remove as much of the salt as possible and […]

This tangy take on turkey is a fabulous alternative to chicken.

Nasi goreng, literally meaning 'fried rice' in Indonesian and Malay, is a deliciously simple dish.

These cutlets will taste delicious served with a fresh summer salad or with potato mash and steamed vegetables in the cooler months. Note

A delicious and healthy winter warming soup of dhal and carrot with a dollop of yoghurt.

Chicken soup is used for medicinal purposes across just about all cultures. We can't guarantee a magic cure of whatever ails you, but you can be sure that this soup is healthy and delicious.

Simply is the best way to cook a fine piece of fish, like these tuna steaks. Hold back from overcooking to get the most out of the dish.

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note

Lemon thyme has a delicate perfume that infuses the chicken as it slowly cooks down, creating a tender, aromatic dish.

Sweet, sour and spicy nam jim chicken with a fresh and fragrant rice noodle salad.

Suitable to freeze at the end of step 2. You may need to order beef cheeks in advance from the butcher. Note

This home-made winter coleslaw is so much better than anything from the store.

Thai basil, also known as horapa, has a slight licorice or aniseed taste. It goes perfectly with this spicy beef noodle dish.

T-bone really is the king of steaks. This recipe brings out all the beautiful flavours of the beef with a zingy horseradish mascarpone dressing on the side.

We used large, 25cm diameter, packaged pizza bases for this recipe. Note

Fresh, herbed broad bean salad makes the perfect bed for this tender char-grilled chicken breast topped with chive butter.

Leek lovers can add the thinly sliced white and pale green part of a leek to this delicious chicken and mushroom pie, just add it after the onion.

Try this fish with fresh tomato salsa for a quick, easy and healthy mid-week meal. Served with a generous helping of fresh mixed leaves and a drizzle of olive oil it's a complete and satisfying lunch or dinner.

Reserve some of the fennel fronds to sprinkle over the pilaf and fish. Note

This creamy, cheesy zucchini gratin makes a great side dish for dinner, or a lovely lunch with salad and fresh bread.

Quick, easy and totally delicious, this chilli prawn linguine will quickly become a family dinner favourite.

These lip-smacking sticky pork ribs go brilliantly with a warm potato salad.

If you are unable to buy fresh grapevine leaves, buy those that come vacuum-packed in brine. Be sure to rinse them under cold water and dry with absorbent paper before using. Note

A rich stew of veal with parsley and capers from Australian Women's Weekly.

To freeze; complete recipe to the end of step 2. Place meatballs, in a single layer, on a baking paper-lined baking tray. Freeze for 2 to 3 hours or until firm. Transfer to a large snap-lock bag. Expel any excess air. Label, date and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. […]

Casserole bakes are so simple to prepare, and great for family meals. One dish wonders never looked so wonderful.

This mouth-watering dish uses preserved lemons, a prominent ingredient in North African cooking. The flavour is salty, unique and perfumed.

You can use lime juice instead of lemon juice, if you prefer. Note

Zucchini and chorizo salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Mix up your stir-fry dinners with this cashew and water chestnut recipe.

For a light and refreshing weeknight meal, try this fragrant beef and noodle salad.

So tender, so sweet and so sticky - just try to resist these American-style ribs.

You will need a 2.5-litre (10-cup) rice cooker for this recipe. Dried gnocchi-shaped pasta is available from the pasta section in most supermarkets. Dried gnocchi is generally shaped like a hollowed shell with a ridged surface. Fresh gnocchi usually contains potatoes, while dried gnocchi contains semolina flour and no potato. Note

In just about 20 minutes you can have this healthy beef and greens stir-fry on the table. It's hearty enough to be a meal on its own, but feel free to serve with a steaming bowl of rice or noodles for an extra carb hit.

Veal schnitzel is thinly sliced steak available crumbed or plain (uncrumbed); we use plain schnitzel, sometimes called escalopes. Note

Quick, easy and delicious; try these baked beans and smoked cheddar roast potatoes.

Gazpacho is a chilled tomato-based soup, but other varieties, such as cucumber, do exist.

For a filling, delicious family meal, try this Indian inspired chicken curry with a twist.

For the breadcrumbs, it’s best to use day-old or stale bread. Italian vincotto is a condiment made from boiling down grape must (skins, seeds and stems of grapes) until thick and syrupy. It is available from selected supermarkets and delis. You can use balsamic glaze instead. Note

You can replace orzo with risoni if you like. Orzo, like risoni, absorbs cooking liquid. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a little extra water. If you make this dish in advance, you will need to add some water or stock when reheating. Note

Asian-style lamb kebabs drizzled with black bean sauce and sesame seeds.

We used dried cannellini beans in this recipe. Note

Vegetable chap-chai is an Asian-style stir-fry of baby buk choy, choy sum and wombok.

An exquisite asparagus, gruyère & prosciutto tart for sharing with friends and family.

to freeze Complete the recipe to the end of step 3. Pack into freezer-proof containers, leaving a 2.5cm (1 inch) space to allow for expansion. Seal, label and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat in a saucepan or microwave on medium power (50%) until heated through. Tomato passata is […]

Get some super-tender pork falling apart on your fork.

Delicious duck broth with noodles, gai larn, green onions and fresh coriander.