Dinner ideas

These tender, barbecued lemon and garlic pork ribs are literally finger-licking good, perfect for lunch with friends.

For a more intense flavour, marinate the lamb 1 hour. Note

Ask your butcher to dice the veal shoulder. Veal is suitable to freeze. Note

Add this chilli tuna and lemon linguine to your list of recipes for a quick, healthy mid-week dinner to help you stick to your resolutions.

While your perfectly cooked steak is resting to its tender conclusion, quickly throw together this fried tomato and chilli sauce to go with. A side order of greens and you have a complete, healthy and low carb meal.

Wrap individual wedges in plastic wrap and freeze for up to three months. Defrost as required either overnight in the refrigerator or in the microwave on HIGH (100%) for 1 minute. Note

A beautiful, bright and healthy lamb, burghul and grilled zucchini salad.

Char siu sauce can also be labelled chinese barbecue sauce. You can use lamb backstrap for this recipe, if you prefer, slicing it thinly before use. Note

Tuna sold as sashimi has to meet stringent guidelines regarding its handling and treatment after leaving the water. Regardless, it is still probably a good idea to know your fishmonger quite well, or to seek advice from local authorities before eating any raw seafood. Note

Quick, easy and tasty, this stir-fried chicken with baby corn and noodles is everything you're looking for in a mid-week dinner recipe.

Quick, easy and fun chicken curry pot pies to impress the kids.

A spicy Indian-style tandoori lamb dish with grilled eggplant; great for barbecues in the summer.

Salting the zucchini draws out excess moisture. Some salt will remain after you squeeze out this moisture, so season the fritters lightly. Chop the basil for the fritters just before using as it will start to blacken. The fritters and pesto can be made a day ahead; refrigerate in separate airtight containers. To reheat fritters, […]

You can use 375 grams of minced lamb instead. Add it at the same step of the recipe and cook it, stirring with a wooden spoon, breaking up any large lumps, until browned. Note

Suitable from 6 months Use ripe peaches for this puree, as under-ripe fruit will give a sour taste. Store, covered, in the fridge for up to 1 day. Puree is suitable to freeze, in 1-tablespoon portions in ice-cube trays, covered, for up to 1 month. Note

A healthy and filling warm lamb sausage and ravioli salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Take your rissoles in a tasty new direction with chicken mince, and the delicious flavour of crumbly feta and acidic tomatoes.

Tender and slow-cooked beef in red wine sauce with roasted tomatoes from Australian Women's Weekly.

A delicious slow-roasted honey and soy pork neck with complex Asian spices and flavours.

This spicy risotto is cooked in a rice cooker for minimum effort and maximum flavour.

Try something a little different on the barbecue tonight with corn salad, sliced steak and irresistible melting anchovy butter.

We used corella pears for this recipe. You will need a bunch of watercress weighing about 350g in total to yield the leaves required for this salad. Note

Sashimi-grade fish must be impeccably fresh and prepared using extremely strict standards of hygiene as the fish is to be eaten raw.

This recipe is good served warm or at room temperature. If not serving immediately, do not toss the ingredients together or the pasta will absorb the dressing. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Dukkah-crumbed chicken served on hummus and tabbouleh topped pitta bread.

Roasting stone fruit intensifies their flavour, as well as softening the flesh. These roasted peaches are doubly fragrant thanks to the honey and vanilla pods.

These nifty little one-pot casseroles are great for any meal! Dinner, lunch, or they can even be given a breakfast theme and served for brunch.

Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces for younger toddlers. Adults can add chopped red onion, coriander (cilantro) and capsicum to the salsa for extra colour and flavour. Note

Vietnamese duck salad with rice noodles, sprouts, mint, coriander, and lemon grass.

Crispy, crunchy and tender twice-cooked duck from Australian Women's Weekly.

Spinach and snow pea salad makes the perfect side for these juicy tuna kebabs with miso and mirin.

The use of the word “jerk” in culinary terms refers to a spicy jamaican seasoning used to marinate meat, seafood or poultry before grilling or roasting it. While each cook has his or her particular favourite combination of spices, jerk almost always contains allspice, thyme and chilli. Piri piri is an Afro-Portuguese hot sauce made […]

Full of flavour, colour and crunch, this Asian-inspired salad is a cinch to make and perfect for a speedy mid-week meal.

A Creole version of paella, jambalya is believed to have got its name when a cook named Jean in New Orleans tossed together ("balayez" in the Louisiana dialect) various leftovers that resulted in such a delicious dish that it was celebrated with a recipe called "Jean balayez".

A ricer or mouli, available from kitchenware stores, will give the best result for smooth potato puree and therefore a lighter gnocchi. Burnt butter and sage sauce is an easy and delicious accompaniment.

Chicken tikka is a chicken dish originating in South Asia where it remains popular in India and Pakistan.

Reserve some of the fronds from the fennel before slicing and sprinkle over the pizzas to serve. You can use sour cream instead of crème fraîche.

This is an easy, speedy and mouth-watering way to enjoy fresh fish.

This indulgent, comforting meal is perfect for a cosy night in. Purists may prefer to make their own gnocchi, but we've discovered that the store bought version is an excellent time saving alternative.

Roast lamb is always a crowd pleaser. Team it with mint sauce and you'll be rewarded with rapturous applause and cheering. Well, almost.

A rich and warming leek, bean and mushroom bake infused with red wine, passata and fresh thyme.

Best made just before serving, this bright and fragrant soup with juicy beef dumplings is perfect for cold winter nights. Add some extra chilli if you like more heat.

A quick, easy and spicy coconut and chicken curry that makes the perfect mid-week dinner, especially when you need something with a bit of kick.

A classic winter warmer, these individual beef and red wine pies combine tender morsels of meat in a rich, savoury sauce.

Add spice to the classic chicken roast with this piquant harissa and orange version, served with your favourite golden roasted veggies.

Fresh and colourful date and orange salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Make your own bourbon-glazed ham with a warm potato and celery salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Za'atar chicken, a Middle Eastern spice mixture, salad with haloumi and watermelon salad.

Colourful and exciting tamarind and chilli octopus salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Soak 12 bamboo skewers in water for at least an hour before using to prevent them from scorching during cooking. Note

On a cold winter evening, especially in the middle of the week, there's nothing like a warm, creamy pasta bake to fill your family up.

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. If clams aren’t available, replace them with pipis. Fish stock can be used instead of vegetable stock. Note

Southern-fried chicken is the original finger-licking dinner dish, this Cajun-spiced version is spicy to boot.

Red quinoa (pronounced keen-wa), is the seed of a leafy plant similar to spinach. Quinoa is gluten-free and has a delicate, slightly nutty taste and chewy texture; it is available from health food stores and in the health food aisle at larger supermarkets. You could also use white quinoa. Rinse it well before boiling. To […]

There's no need to resort to fast food on a busy night when there are healthy recipes that are as fast and simple as this pea and pesto soup.

For a tasty family meal, serve wedges of these cheesy quesadillas with a big dollop of zesty guacamole.

This spicy beef and mushroom soup will warm you up on a cold winters night.

Crispy Asian-style fried tofu with pork mince and wombok.

There are fewer things more delicious than char-grilled seafood with herby garlic butter.

A Thai dish that literally means 'crispy noodles' from Australian Women's Weekly.

This celestial leg of ham will be the centrepiece of your Christmas table.

Delicious pink barbecued lamb with a smoky and crunchy crust with a date and pistachio couscous.

No single category of nutrient has been more clearly determined to have anti-inflammatory health benefits than omega-3 fatty acids, and tuna is packed full of them.

These stacks are a great recipe to try to expand a vegetarian menu. They are hearty and full of flavour.

Quick and easy Thai-styled grilled chicken - perfect with a fresh citrus salad.

This light, fresh fish dish is the perfect meal in warmer weather. The sweetness of mango with the zing of chilli makes it a delight.

Dhansak is an Indian adaptation of a famous festive dish of the Parsi community of the Indian subcontinent; it always consists of several types of pulses and vegetables, and is served with rice. The Parsi often add mutton to the dish. Note

It's important not to overcrowd the turkey, fennel and lemon in the baking dish so they cook evenly and caramelise.

Cheese lover? This recipe is absolutely the one for you. Flavoursome gorgonzola, nutty parmesan, and creamy bocconcini are Italian favourites and are calling your name!

These delicious herb-crusted lamb racks are brilliant served with kipfler potatoes and a green salad to create a gourmet dinner the whole family will love. Leaving the racks to rest for 10 minutes will guarantee a tender result.

Plump scallops turn this creamy fennel and potato soup into something really special, the perfect starter for a winter dinner party.

A hearty and delicious duck and lentil from Australian Women's Weekly.

A delicious tomato, zucchini & oregano slice from Australian Women's Weekly.

Crispy grilled chicken drizzled with oregano dressing and a greek salad with olives and feta.

Grilled chicken with Thai-style pineapple, chilli and mint.

An rich and aromatic stew of lamb, white bean, tomato and thyme.

Silky smooth leek and potato soup becomes something special when finished with plump scallops and caramelised leek.

Biryani are some of the most elaborate of Indian rice dishes synonymous with the Moghul emperors. Lamb, rice and spices are layered in this fragrant one-pot dish. Start the recipe a day ahead.

A perfect meal that satisfies a hankering for meat and potatoes, while providing something just a little bit special. Remember to rest the meat for a perfectly moist and succulent result.

If you're looking for the perfect recipe for a light weekend lunch with friends, these tender chicken kebabs with roast pecan salad is it.

This tender veal ragu is full of the flavours of the Mediterranean with artichokes, lemon and black olives.