Fresh pomegranate seeds can sometimes be found in the fridge section of supermarkets or good green grocers. If unavailable, cut a whole pomegranate in half and scrape the seeds from flesh with your fingers while holding the pomegranate upside down in a bowl of cold water; the seeds will sink and the white pith will […]

Rich and full of flavour veal with eggplant, olives and capers from Australian Women's Weekly.

A torte is traditionally a layered cake with buttercream type frosting. Of course they can always be adapted to the size, flavours and styles you prefer.

Substitute brown sugar for the palm sugar, if desired. The salad dressing can be made a day ahead and kept, covered, in the refrigerator. Note

Fajita is a traditional Mexican dish where grilled meats and vegetables are rolled up in a tortilla and eaten with your hands. Chicken or pork may be used instead of the beef. Note

Fishmongers and major supermarkets should have fresh shelled prawns with the tails intact. If you can’t find them fresh, prawns are also available frozen. Thaw in the fridge during the day, so they are ready to cook when you get home. Note

As with the word casserole, tagine also has two different culinary meanings. Originally from Moroccan kitchens and now found in many of ours, a tagine is the earthenware, cone-lidded vessel in which the spicy, fragrant North African stew with the same name is cooked. The lid serves as a vent, allowing the steam to escape, […]

This is a homemade version of the delicious Greek sandwich called gyro. Gyros are made from slices of meat cooked on a turning spit.

A fresh, fragrant, sweet and sour Vietnamese chicken and herb salad with pickled carrot and a spicy dressing.

Grilled piri piri drumettes with a spicy coleslaw from Australian Women's Weekly.

Perfect for a party, these mini sandwiches look great and are so easy to prepare.

If you can’t find rocky road confectionery, use a tub of chocolate rocky road ice-cream instead. Note

This recipe is simple and oh so sweet, but the best part? It uses less refined sugar, and instead opts for the delicious natural sweeteners of dates and honey. Bonus!

Called a soufflé omelette because of the way it puffs and billows when cooked, a lighter-than-air appearance make this an impressive dish to serve for brunch.

A classic Italian veal recipe, a superthin veal cutlet, drizzled in a sweet dry wine sauce.

If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least an hour before using, to avoid splintering and scorching during cooking. Note

Simple, fast and full of flavour, the ideal mid-week dinner recipe.

If you prefer, you can cook the filled jacket potatoes in the microwave on high (100%) power for 2 minutes. Note

Like a deconstructed summer pudding, these summer berry stacks make a fresh and delightful dessert.

Recipe is best prepared as required. Note

For an easy, delicious dessert, make these cardamom-spiced apples stuffed with berries and drizzled with a berry yoghurt sauce.

After microwaving food for children, it is very important to thoroughly stir it to distribute the heat evenly. Then, you should ALWAYS test the temperature against your skin (dip in a clean finger, or place a small quantity of food on your lower lip). ­It should feel warm, not hot. Note

Wombok is elongated in shape with pale green, crinkly leaves, and is the most common cabbage in South-East Asian cooking. It is found in Asian grocery stores and most supermarkets.

Create this gorgeous green dip by switching chickpeas for soy beans!

Refresh yourself and cleanse your palate with this zesty lemon sorbet.

You will need about half a small bunch of snake beans. Note

Fresh and colourful tropical salad with lime and ginger syrup from Australian Women's Weekly.

These mini lemon meringue tartlets are everything you'd want in a tasty, sweet morsel. Crispy pastry, sweet yet tart creamy centre and gently toasted meringue on top.

Just a little seasoning, a splash of olive oil and some lemon juice is all you need with freshly steamed spinach.

It is fine to use just 1 x 300ml carton (tub) of thickened cream. When spreading the cream mixture over the sponge, don’t go too close to the edges, the cream will spread a little when you add the next layers. To make dark chocolate ganache; bring cream to the boil in medium saucepan; remove […]

Serve these delicious grilled scallops in their shells for an elegant starter.

Fire up the barbecue with this mouth-watering chicken dish.

Mozzerella is a perfect melting cheese. It is fun and messy to eat with a mild creamy flavour.

This bright juice is refreshing and packs a nutritional punch.

Short-cut bacon is the largest, and leanest end of a bacon rasher. Any canned white beans can be used; we used cannellini beans in this recipe. Note

Variations nutritional count per serving 4.4g total fat (2.8g saturated fat); 957kJ (229 cal); 38.9g carbohydrate; 4.4g protein; 1.1g fibre You need an apple weighing about 275g (9 ounces) for this recipe. We used a granny smith apple. Note

Meatballs can be baked a day ahead. Keep, covered, in the refrigerator. Reheat in a slow oven just before serving. Note

You can make glacé icing without butter (or oil) but, a tiny amount of butter will add gloss to the icing and make it easy to cut neatly ­without butter, glacé icing tends to shatter when you cut it. Note

Light and fluffy white chocolate pancakes with a delicious mango sauce.

This delicious chicken and pumpkin open sandwich is easy to make and healthy enough to enjoy for lunch every day. It's packed full of flavour and goodness to keep you fueled through the week.

you can substitute goat cheese or any soft, crumbly cheese for the fetta in this recipe. Note

Spicy, fragrant and delicious lentil and pumpkin vindaloo from Australian Women's Weekly.

Sweetly astringent cranberry juice is gorgeous paired with simply poached sweet, ripe pears.

A few slivers of thinly sliced rare beef dolloped with some mustard horseradish, atop a baby spinach covered crispy base and you have a delicious and eye catching hors-d'oeuvre.

Add toasted fennel seeds for extra fennel flavour. Note

These steamed Asian vegetables are low in fat and calories but big on flavour, with chilli, ginger and soy.

This eggplant, tomato and parsley salad is fantastic when you need a meal that is low in calories and high in nutrients and satisfaction.

If not serving rolls immediately, place, seam-side down, on a plastic-wrap-lined tray, then cover with a damp paper towel and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Ideal as part of a low-fat diet, this salad is satisfying, tasty and healthy.

Deliciously tart and light as air, this easy souffle makes a fabulous pudding for a dinner party.

We used dried haricot beans in this recipe; you can use two 400g cans cannellini beans instead. If using canned beans, delete step 1, and add the rinsed, drained canned beans to salad in step 5.

Use any kind of crab, available from fish markets, if blue swimmers are not in season. Radicchio is a burgundy-leafed lettuce with white ribs and a slightly bitter flavour.

These tasty, healthy zucchini fritters are fabulous with preserved lemon yoghurt on the side. Use only the rind from the preserved lemon; rinse rind well under cold water then drain, dry and chop finely.

Mint raita, yoghurt recipe, brought to you by Australian Women's Weekly

You can use a 300ml carton of cream in this recipe. Note

There's nothing like a bowl of mixed dhal when you need a nourishing, easy and inexpensive meal that doesn't compromise on flavour.

These delicious fish parcels make an easy, healthy midweek dinner.

These little orange and white chocolate petit fours are bite-sized serves of bliss, perfect after dinner treats with strong coffee.

Breadcrumbs are good to always have on hand, and it’s a simple procedure to make your own. Place bread slices right on a shelf in a preheated hot oven and cook them until they are dry and crisp. Remove from oven, cool, crush them, with a food processor, blender or even a rolling pin. Store […]

Keeping time: 3 days. Note

Broad beans are also known as fava beans. They mash up beautifully and work well as a dip, or spread on warm crusty bread with a drizzle of olive oil.

You cannot beat one of these classic Italian cookies served alongside a cup of coffee.

Rich, earthy and deeply satisfying, the flavour of this mushroom and spinach risotto is lifted by the addition of finely grated lemon zest.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. You can make the salad with fresh char-grilled tuna, if you prefer. Note

Spice up your lunch, or dinner, with these tender chilli coriander chicken kebabs with fresh pesto. Serve with either warm pita bread or steamed rice, and salad.

Give a little nod to the finger food of the 60s while giving a more contemporary feel and taste to the classic prawn toast.

Piping hot, crispy and delicious.

Make these delicious zucchini and pine nut bruschetta for a tapas-style tasty treat.

Quail can be bought already boned, but with the bones remaining in the legs and wings. Ask the butcher or poultry shop to remove any remaining bones for you, if you like. We’ve chosen to leave all the bones intact in the recipe. Quail can be prepared for cooking a day ahead of the picnic, […]

This recipe is best made just before serving. on the table in 25 minutes Note

You’ll need 3 bunches of baby carrots. Note

These crunchy Italian biscuits are irresistible with a cup of strong espresso.

Make the most of the cooler weather with this decadent, creamy apple cheesecake.

Do not be intimidated by the soufflé! Think of it as a flavoured base into which beaten egg whites are folded. The heat of the oven expands the air in the egg white and contracts when cooled. So serve it immediately, hot from the oven.

You can also use russet burbank or spunta potatoes for this recipe. Note

Drizzled with orange syrup and topped with Greek yoghurt and fresh grapes, this cake is both delicious and stunning.

We used leftover roasted kumara, potato, red onion, zucchini and capsicum in this recipe, but any remaining roasted vegetables are suitable to use. Note

suitable from 6 months We used red apples in the apple and blueberry purée as green apples are often too tart for infants. Golden delicious apples can be used (for both apple recipes), as they are quite sweet. Note

You’ll have one leftover cube of cake – practise your piping on this if you like. Note

Delicious tarts of walnut and honey with espresso cream from Australian Women's Weekly.

Pecans can be used in place of the walnuts, if you prefer. Be careful when measuring the bicarb ­any extra, and you will taste its distinct, bitter flavour in the pudding. Note

Caipiroska is a variation of the “caipirinha”, regarded as Brazil’s national cocktail. The caipirinha is made with cachaça (made from sugarcane that’s fermented and distilled), plus sugar and lime. Caipiroska uses vodka instead of cachaça. Note

Serve these delightful tea loaves warm with spiced honey cream and hot cups of tea.

This is also delicious served with crispy bacon, roasted tomatoes and sauteed mushrooms. Just omit the icing sugar and berries. Note

Creamy and delicious, when it comes to side dishes this celeriac mash is a star.

Tom ka gai, a spicy and sour hot soup with coconut milk in Thai cuisine and Lao cuisine, from Australian Women's Weekly.