Quick & Easy

Comfort in a bowl.

The traditional Asian soup is packed full of fresh ingredients that will warm your insides and nourish your soul. Perfect for a chilly winter evening.

For a quick and easy chocolate sauce, melt 1/2 cup cream with 1/3 cup chocolate pieces in a small saucepan, stirring well. Note

Be careful not to overcook your risotto rice – the grains should be al dente.

Dates make this cake super moist and full of flavour without being heavy.

The super bowl! Curl up on cold nights with a heart-warming meal in hand

Rich, opulent European dishes put an international spin on any occasion. This platter works as an entree, paired with hearty breads.

This recipe works just as well as part of a hearty breakfast or lunch.

Easter feast! Save room for this tempting celebratory spread. Stain eggs with a delicate pattern by soaking them in tea.

This may look complicated, but it’s really easy to make. It looks stunning, and best of all, it can be made in advance and frozen until it’s ready to serve. Try different combinations of fillings, such as fresh berries and whipped cream, or replace the coffee with cocoa and use orange zest or almonds too. […]

Wholemeal pasta is high in fibre so you’ll likely eat less of it and feel full for longer.

Salad ingredients can easily be added and substituted – use your imagination!

Become acquainted with these tasty and versatile staples

The kids will love creating their very own marshmallows for dessert.

This salad makes a simple lunch or supper that’s sure to satisfy.

A surplus of kale in the garden inspired this innovative take on an old favourite.

Step away from the ready-made packet variety and whip up a fresh batch in your own kitchen.

For a quick and easy dinner, try this cheesy macaroni bake.

Jazz up your next big breakfast with the eye-opening flavours of lemon and chilli.

The combination of beetroot, creamy feta and crunchy walnuts work perfectly together in these delicious pastry tarts - perfect for a tasty snack, a quick lunch or a light dinner.

Serve this slice with coffee after your main, or save for morning tea.

You can taste the ocean in this rich and hearty combination of shellfish.

Tangy mayo adds a refreshing zing to these quick and easy fish burgers.

This curry can be adapted with different kinds of seafood and made more or less spicy to suit everyone’s taste.

Super easy, with toasted sesame flavours, this recipe works well as a lunch dish for the ladies or a flash family meal.

Keep the barbecue ablaze and serve up this warming midday meal – a perfect way to wind up to the colder weather.

500g frozen spinach, thawed and drained, can be used in place of fresh. Be sure to press out all liquid. Note

You can't go past the classics.

Substitute tuna for salmon, if preferred. Note

Cinzano is sweet vermouth that has been produced in northern Italy since the 18th century. It's available in three varieties - Bianco, Rosso and Extra Dry.

The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the fish. When it is ready, the flesh will be opaque and flake easily. Don’t overcook fish, or it will dry out and lose its lovely natural sweetness. Note

You don't need to miss out on a nutritious and delicious dinner when you're lost for time after work. With juicy chicken that's packed with flavour this recipe is a crowd-pleaser.

The vibrant colours of the Mediterranean taste as good as they look!

A refreshing drink that’s easy to make, this sangria also looks fantastic with jewel-like fruit studded throughout. With the addition of kiwifruit and kiwiberries, I’ve given this Spanish tipple a local twist. For an easy non-alcoholic version, simply replace the bubbles with lemonade. If you prefer not to use too much sugar, add soda water […]

For flavour, add a strip of orange peel or use dried fruit and let it infuse and swell in the syrup.

Chunky-cut vegetables in this relish make a hearty, satisfying addition to many meals.

For flavour, colour and versatility, this is the pickle of all pickles!

Ginger and mint are a classic combo. Pair them with honey and soda water for a sensational drink.

I know it’s not the old-fashioned way of making jam, but it is fool proof and sometimes you just need to know it’s going to work and set perfectly. You can use either fresh berries (blackberries, raspberries, strawberries and blueberries) but also thawed frozen berries. I used half and half. The little knob of butter […]

Share some love with this totally dishy salmon meal.

For lunchboxes or dessert, this biscuit recipe is wonderfully versatile.

When time is limited, make your baking work for you. These recipes will take you from afternoon tea to dessert!

Equally at home accompanying chicken, fish or meat, this slaw recipe by New Zealand Women's Day is easy to throw together, simple and delicious. It's also bursting with nutritional value.

Kumara hold more moisture than potato, so I season them and bake whole in the oven, before peeling the skin and smashing the flesh. Doing this dries them out a bit more so you’ll have gorgeous fluffy mash. Note

A pot of coffee or tea and a plate of home baking can give an otherwise drab afternoon a bit of a rise.

Fill up on this hearty vegetarian delight bursting with bright flavours and colours.

To prevent syrup forming crystals, do not stir once boiled. Note

You could use most stone fruit for these wonderful turnovers, but nothing quite gives the intensity of colour like the humble plum. Serve piping hot, with ice-cream.

Rotate baking trays halfway through baking time. Note

You can experiment with all kinds of dried fruit for this recipe. Filled with the goodness and energy of oats, it's the perfect kid refueller.

Thai basil can be replaced with regular basil if you prefer. Add beansprouts for crunch. Note

Cutting out carbs just got a whole lot easier with this modern take on the Chinese classic, blitzing up cauliflower in place of the rice. It's just as filling and flavoursome, minus the grains.

Plums not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. You’ll need approximately 10 plums for this recipe. Note

Pepitas, oats and coconut add plenty of nutty, crunchy fibre to this fruity muesli slice. A great lunch-box addition, especially as this recipe nut-free.

Packed full of nutrition, these afternoon bliss balls are the perfect guilt-free 3pm pick-me-up!

The popular superfood quinoa dives in to save lunch yet again with this Italian style salad. Filled with tomatoes, capsicum, boccincini and a zesty dressing your taste buds and stomach will be thanking you.

Add some spice to your classic burger with these lamb mince patties, filled with chilli-paste, garlic, and topped off with some Greek-style yoghurt.

Take yourself on a trip to Thailand with aromatic mint, chilli, coriander and lime. This powerful beef dish is best served with a fresh, crispy lettuce leaf.

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Meatballs suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

A healthier take on our favourite fish fry-up.

If desired, add a pinch of salt to flour when sifting. This is optional, but it does enhance flavour of scones. Leftover dough can be lightly kneaded and rolled for extra scones, but these will be harder and tougher than the first batch due to the extra handling. Scones can be made in the food […]

To grill pancetta, arrange on a baking tray and grill for 5-10 minutes, until crisp. Cool. Note

Recreate this popular Asian starter at home using your own fresh ingredients. It's a fun way to get the whole family involved in the kitchen this weekend.

Substitute dates for apricots, and vanilla essence for lemon rind, if desired. Note

Salmon can be replaced with ocean trout or tuna. Note

Mornay sauce is a bechamel, or white, sauce enriched with cheese. It’s a favourite for baked dishes that include cauliflower, cooked pasta, spinach, eggs and fish. Certain vegetables, including potato and pumpkin, need to be cooked in order to be digested, but it’s important to avoid overcooking your vegies, as valuable vitamins and minerals can […]

Traditionally, this cake is made in the shape of a flower with round biscuits. For a neat finish, trim edges of the cake with a sharp knife. Note

This crustless quiche is impossibly quick to make, hence its name. Try it, you'll love it!

For a clearer result, the syrup is made with pure icing sugar, not icing sugar mixture, which contains cornflour. Note

A timeless Australian dessert, we've put a healthy twist on the classic pavlova, using creamy Greek yoghurt and fresh raspberries to create an irresistible sweet treat for the whole family.

These festive goodies are so delicious and healthy there's no need to hold back. And they're gluten-free and dairy-free too.

In these enlightened times we feast in all manner of ways on the 25th. But the traditional New Zealand Christmas dinner of a perfectly glazed ham, carrots, spuds and peas followed by a berry-packed and boozily indulgent trifle is still incredibly hard to beat. Sophie Gray aces a classic

This is the Christmas recipe our Taste writers have received the most compliments for over the years.

Milk-soaked breadcrumbs might seem unorthodox, but they'll give these beef rissoles by Australian Table a softer texture. Serve with steamed potatoes and greens for a complete meal.