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Warm chocolate pudding cakes with a molten chocolate core served with mascarpone coffee ice-cream make an elegant yet indulgent dessert.

You can use any type of fruit-flavoured yoghurt you like or plain yoghurt. 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

The spinach (or try cos lettuce) will stop the bread from turning soggy. The night before Make the filling and keep, covered, in the refrigerator. Make the sandwiches in the morning. 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

These homely little cakes are so easy to make and go perfectly with a hot cup of tea.

Crispy, salty and utterly addictive, this dish makes for a delicious starter.

This recipe is easy to make, easy to freeze, moist and delicious. A winner on all fronts.

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.

Sponge drops are topped with orange jelly and coated in melted chocolate to make these spectacular jaffa jelly cakes.

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.

The smooth flavour of mocha in a freshly baked, moist cake is irresistible. This cake will keep for up to 2 days, but we're sure it won't last that long!

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

equipment 12-hole (½-cup/125ml) friand pan 5 strong wooden toothpicks 35cm x 40cm prepared cake board (see basic know-how number 2, pages 160-161) medium gum-leaf cutter You’ll have about 1 cup of the cake mixture left over, enough to make another four balloons. The balloons are not difficult to make, but getting the sides of the […]

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

These sweet little bites are a hint of zesty and a touch of creamy; a crowd pleaser and a joy to make.

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

Serve these moreish mini croissants at your next party and watch as they quickly disappear.

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!

Spoil the family this weekend with these heavenly blueberry pancakes with bacon and maple syrup.

For a beautiful morning tea, serve these golden blueberry scones warm, split open with a dollop of custard cream.

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

This English dessert is often called Eton Mess, taking its name from Eton College, one of Britain's most famous public schools, where it was traditionally served. The `mess' part is because it was all mixed together in one big bowl.

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

The flavour combination in this easy salad is simply mouth-watering.

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

Thinly sliced chargrilled capsicum tastes fantastic in a buttery, creamy mash. Add crumbled goat's cheese for extra flavour and decadence.

Celebrate winter citrus with these stunning, refreshing Bavarian creams. You'll need about 8 limes for this recipe.

For children under one year old, peel and remove seeds from tomato before chopping. 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

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

These tasty baked arrabbiata muffins are packed full of flavour and texture. Filled with melted, oozy cheese, they will be loved by kids and adults alike. Enjoy them warm as a light lunch or dinner or pop them in your lunch box for work or school.

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.

A rich and tasty starter, plump prawns with fresh guacamole and mango is fully of flavour.

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!

Impress your dinner guests with these elegant cherry and chocolate soufflés.

Spiced with ginger, these dark chocolate truffles make a delectable after dinner treat with a cup of coffee or a digestif.

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

These fruit and nut bars are easy to make and deliciously chewy.

This recipe is best made just before serving. Note

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.

The contrast between wafer-thin brandy snaps, sweet rhubarb and cool yoghurt is delightful in this sophisticated dessert.

A delicious, hearty breakfast dish for the cooler months.

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

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 is such a quick and healthy dinner and easy on the pocket, too. The vegetables can be varied to whatever you like.

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.

The second best part of making my own snacks is that I know exactly what goes into them - the best part is how they taste. The muesli bars in this recipe can be changed to suit any needs. I put linseed and sesame seeds in them, mostly so I can convince myself that I should eat them. Nuts are lovely, although the boys’ school, as well as many others I am sure, has a peanut ban because of serious allergies. Good additions include slivered almonds, pine nuts, choc chips or chopped apricot pieces.

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.

Talk about cheap and easy! My boys love this slice as an alternative to sandwiches in the lunchbox. It takes minutes to prepare and is full of flavour and stacks of vegetables, too.

Sweet, juicy peaches are beautiful served atop this golden, crumbly almond tart. Sprinkle with some icing sugar for a quick and tasty baked dessert.

We all want to find the balance between food that is exciting for the kids to eat and also provides them with the good stuff they need for their health. These muffins are light, soft and yummy, but still have the added health benefit of oat bran hidden in them.

This pretty marbled chocolate thins are easier to make than you'd expect, marbling the chocolate can be almost therapeutic once you get the hang of it. Avoid rapid cooling and don't put the sheets in the fridge to set, you want the chocolate to be set firm but not brittle when you're ready to use the cutters.

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

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.

This pear and hazelnut bread are a delightfully fruity and crispy accompaniment to your morning or afternoon brew. They also make a lovely and thoughtful homemade gift.

This type of bread involves a few more steps than a usual loaf, but is definitely worth the time. The aromas of delicious, warm, fresh baked bread will fill the kitchen, building the anticipation for the final, delectable result.

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

EQUIPMENT 25cm (10-inch) round cake board You can make your own meringues for this cake and colour them any colour you like. This works well as a Christmas cake using green and white meringues. You can use butter cream instead of vanilla frosting if you like. Note

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

Make this delicious Italian specialty your new Christmas staple.

Inspired by the classic nursery rhyme, this gorgeous yellow moon cake - straight from The Australian Women's Weekly's famous 'Children's Birthday Cake Book' cookbook - is sure to thrill your child on their birthday.

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.

Baked on lollipop sticks, these raspberry and lemon curd heart biscuits will be a smash hit at kids and grown-up parties alike.

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