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

A quick and easy vegetarian pizza for Italian food lovers, you can add any vegetables you prefer to this recipe.

If preferred, melt chocolate with Copha in the microwave oven on medium (50 per cent) power in 1-minute bursts, stirring after each. Also, to make it easier, spoon the chocolate over the balls and then sprinkle with the coconut or cocoa. Note

A super fast and easy, but entirely delicious, spicy Moroccan soup from Australian Women's Weekly.

Make the perfect tapas-style dish; warm olives and chilli from Australian Women's Weekly.

Studded with chopped up Chokito bars, these chewy chocolate caramel cookies are perfect for afternoon tea-time treats.

Draining the tofu is an important step to ensure there isn't too much moisture while deep frying. The result is delicious, golden, crispy tofu bites.

Low in sugar and rich in fruit, this wholemeal loaf makes an excellent breakfast or afternoon energy booster.

This is delicious served warm or cold, so is great for picnics or a make-ahead lunch. Note

Hot grilled fish paired with a fiery tomato and cucumber salsa makes for a mouth-watering summer dish.

The cheese and bacon toasts on the side make this rich, savoury cauliflower soup a meal all by itself but it also works as a starter for a dinner party.

Brownie will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 4 days; in the refrigerator for 1 week; or frozen for up to 2 months. Note

Before starting the recipe, boil the kettle so you have boiling water ready to prepare the noodles. Chinese barbecued pork, also called char siew, is traditionally cooked in special ovens, it has a sweet-sticky coating made from soy sauce, sherry, five-spice powder and hoisin sauce. It’s available from chinese butcher shops, ask them to slice […]

Funnily enough, the artichoke is actually a variety of thistle. The silky smooth heart of this plant works wonderfully when marinated and served as part of an anti pasta platter.

Spoil your family and friends this weekend with stacks of these glorious buttermilk pancakes with maple syrup and whipped praline butter.

Rum adds a grown-up edge to that classic childhood favourite, pineapple upside-down cake. Delicious served warm with cream or ice-cream.

This tart-sweet chutney partners hot or cold poultry and pork perfectly.

You can use yellow squash instead of the yellow zucchini, if you like. Note

Thick, creamy and deliciously spiced, this chai smoothie is a great afternoon pick-me-up.

Faux hash browns made from a winter radish, ginger and onion from Australian Women's Weekly.

East meets West in this delicious Asian-style chicken burger with carrot, cucumber and peanut satay.

All this layered honey cake needed to take it from tasty to ridiculously delicious was just a touch of mixed spice and lashings of honeyed cream. You'll love it.

Serve this salad warm or cold for a light, healthy and satisfying lunch. It is also perfect for work or school lunch boxes.

For a creamier dressing, place the ingredients in a blender and process until thick and opaque Note

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These tender beef kebabs with a roasted vegetable salad are full of the flavours of the Middle East. They're also perfect served with a couscous salad if you prefer.

Dripping with honey and spice syrup, this rich, dense ginger cake makes an elegant end to a special meal. Serve with a drizzle of double cream.

You can serve these drumettes with baby pappadums and lemon wedges. Tikkapasteisa mild paste made from spices and oils and frequently coloured red. It’s used for marinating or for brushing over meat, seafood or poultry, before or during cooking. Here it is mixed with yogurt and used as a marinade. Note

We used packaged felafel mix for this recipe, available from selected supermarkets, Middle-Eastern food shops and many health food stores. Note

Aromatic and refreshing, these easy baked mussels are wonderful served with crusty bread.

Freeze unpeeled bananas then use them straight from the freezer to give your smoothie an ice-creamy texture. Note

Asian-style duck and rice noodle salad with Vietnamese mint and fresh coriander.

test kitchen tip Use iced chocolate doughnuts as nests instead of the cinnamon doughnuts. Note

An exquisite salad of barbecued chorizo, chickpea and pumpkin with a sweet and sour sherry vinegar dressing.

Stir fries are a great healthy meal option, and easy to throw together on a busy weeknight.

The difference between 100% corn (maize) cornflour and wheaten cornflour (cornstarch) is that wheaten has gluten, whereas 100% corn is gluten-free. The gluten adds height to the sponge and gives it a lighter texture. Note

Veal schnitzel is thinly sliced steak available crumbed or plain (uncrumbed); we use plain uncrumbed schnitzel, sometimes called escalopes, in our recipes. Because veal schnitzels (escalopes) are a very lean cut of meat, they dry out quickly if overcooked. Fry them over a high heat for a short time. Note

This basic slice is a great and tasty recipe for beginner bakers.

Topped with flaky almonds, this cherry coconut slice makes a delicious afternoon tea treat.

Chermoulla is a Moroccan blend of herbs and spices traditionally used for preserving or seasoning meat and fish.

Adjust the strength of your drink with a little more cola if you prefer. Note

Fragrant and spicy Thai beef and noodle stir-fry from Australian Women's Weekly.

These pretty jelly parfaits make a delightful kids' party food or dessert. Top with fresh fruit for a colourful flourish.

A classic of American frontier cookery, pork and beans makes a fabulous weekend lunch or dinner dish in the middle of winter.

For the perfect sweet treat, enjoy a slice of this fluffy banana and hazelnut cake drizzled in hot butterscotch syrup.

Any all-round or mashing potato is fine to use here. Pontiac or sebago are also good choices. Note

The flavours in this recipe are so fragrant, and given a little heat from the chilli it is a wonderfully zingy, delicious salad.

For a lighter dessert, you could use low-fat ice-cream, omit Maltesers and replace the hot fudge sauce with warmed low-joule caramel topping. Note

You can tell just by looking at this salad that it will be fresh, light and tasty on the tongue. Chicken cooked in this way should stay moist and juicy, don't be tempted to boil rapidly or cook it for too long or it will be tough.

If you want a richer flavour, add a little cream and blue cheese to the baking dish. Note

The autumnal flavours of sweet apple, fig and toasted hazelnuts combine beautifully in this easy tart. Cinnamon sugar is usually available in the spice section of the supermarket. You can easily make it yourself by blending 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon with half a cup of granulated sugar.

White cut chicken with spring onion dressing from Australian Women's Weekly.

Crispy haloumi, spinach and tomato party pizzas that are great for sharing with family and friends.

An Asian twist on the classic barbecue skewer.

A daikon and potato gratin with spring onion, bay leaf and crushed garlic.

If you don’t have a grill plate, you can cook the recipe in a large non-stick frying pan instead. Swap the trout for salmon, if you like. To bulk out the vegetable component of this dish, add some snow peas. Note

Serve with ice-cream instead of yogurt for a quick dessert. If possible, choose freestone peaches (or nectarines) rather than the clingstone variety. You can use any seasonal fruit for this recipe.

The perfect dessert for the family.

This whole barbecued veal fillet with salsa verde stuffing works just as well with a whole beef sirloin fillet.

Iced cake will keep in an airtight container for up to three days. Uniced cake can be frozen for up to three months. SERVING SUGGESTION Serve warm as a dessert with cream or custard. Note

Lamb chops with roasted garlic yoghurt, smothered in a fragrant Middle Eastern herb mix.

You need smoking chips and a smoke box for this recipe. The smoke box and hickory smoking chips are available at most barbecue supply stores, as are other varieties of wood chips that can also be used to smoke meat on the barbecue. Note

Basil and feta stuffed capsicums, capsicum recipe, brought to you by Australian Women's Weekly

If you're looking for a sweet treat that will appeal to young and old and isn't too full of sugar, these frozen coconut bananas with passionfruit dip are for you!

Lemon, garlic and chilli potato salad, potato recipe, brought to you by Australian Women's Weekly

Crispy snow pea, prawn & avocado salad is perfect for a summer entertaining lunch.

We used a pink snapper fillet with the skin on. You could also use chicken or prawns instead of the fish.

Stir-fry is always a dependable quick and healthy mid-week dinner, five spice and chilli lift this spicy chilli out of the ranks of the ordinary.

This Greek-style marinade is great for flavouring all meats.

35cm (14-inch) square cake board These cute little cakes would also be a welcome treat at a halloween party for younger children. Cupcakes should be decorated the day of serving as the Minties will dissolve if left overnight. Store cakes in an airtight container at room temperature. If you can’t find un-iced cupcakes, use iced […]

Crispy, crunchy but best of all - healthy.

Moist and dense, this spiced pumpkin bread has heat from the chilli flakes and crunch from the pepitas, and is incredibly good warm or toasted and spread with butter.

This fresh and zingy Vietnamese salad is great for lunch or dinner. It can even be used as a side to take along to a BBQ or dinner party!

For a comforting family meal, try this creamy chicken pie topped with crispy sour cream pastry.

Crunchy, fresh and full of flavour, this carrot and daikon salad is dressed with lemon, vinegar, mint and black sesame seeds.

Make these lamb & quinoa pizzettas for a delicious party snack or summer lunch.