Quick & Easy

Tender lamb cutlets are just fabulous with baby beetroot and a dollop tzatziki. You can boil, steam or roast the baby beets, but roasting them brings out the flavour best.

Savoury and deeply satisfying, this vegetable curry is great as part of a banquet or as a meal on its own.

Tender morsels of meat and sweet chilli sauce combine to make these barbecued beef ribs finger-lickingly good. Be sure to prepare enough per person, or you'll have people fighting over the last bone!

Sometimes the old favourites are the only thing that will do, chicken chow mein not only fits the bill but is quick, easy and good for you. Winning all round.

Is your family sick of meat and veg? Try this easy, delicious new recipe for Thai beef with noodles. Fresh, fragrant and full of crunch and flavour.

This dish is sophisticated enough to serve at a dinner party.

Ditch the store-bought version that is often laden with preservatives and sugars, and go for this delicious homemade version of everyone's favourite spread.

Ricotta cheese takes the place of bechamel sauce to make this a truly quick and easy lasagne without sacrificing flavour or texture.

This chutney-style fig and apple relish is wonderful served with cold meats, cheese, salad or as part of a ploughman's lunch.

Recipe unsuitable to freeze. Note

This breakfast spread removes the pith and peel of the oranges for a sweeter and smoother version of the iconic marmalade.

You don't need to skip dessert on busy weeknights with this quick and easy self-saucing pudding. And there's no compromising on taste either!

This fresh grape jelly is so good you'll be tempted to eat it straight from the jar. For a slightly tarter flavour, you can add 1/3 cup of lemon juice to the pan when you boil up the grapes.

Chocolate, lemon and thyme truffles

Pineapple cream slice

It’s important to buy sashimi-quality fish for this recipe. We used kingfish as well as the tuna and salmon in this recipe. Ask your fishmonger for the best sashimi-quality white fish available that day. Note

Beef in Chinese recipes is generally cut into very fine slices. Put the beef into the freezer for 30 minutes to make slicing easy. Note

Some butchers sell a pork and veal mince mixture. If it is not available as a mixture, buy 500g pork mince and 500g veal or beef mince. This recipe can be prepared 8 hours ahead to the end of step 6. It is best to cook the meatloaf just before serving so it retains its […]

Packed full of flavour and zesty Moroccan spices, this creamy tuna and tomato wrap is perfect for a tasty work lunch that'll leave you totally satisfied.

A quick, easy and delicious lunch or breakfast to throw together, this salmon and asparagus salad includes hard boiled egg for a protein packed meal.

Caramelised onion, also called onion jam, is available in jars from large supermarkets and delicatessens. Note

Delicious, fragrant and herbaceous Vietnamese-style pork rolls from Australian Women's Weekly.

Jalapeño chillies are found in jars, sliced and pickled in brine, in the condiment or Mexican food aisle in most supermarkets. They are quite hot. Note

Delicious grilled margarita chicken that is fresh and zesty with a kick of tequila.

Bring a bit of Italy into your home with this gorgeous take on a traditional cake.

Mignardises date back to 18th century France, when pastry chefs baked small treats at the end of the day in the low residual heat of their ovens. The name comes from an old French word meaning cute', pretty’ `graceful’. They are served at the end of the meal to extend the pleasure of the evening. […]

Loaf can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Note

This sauce can be frozen for 3 months. Note

Use your preference of bottled pasta cheese sauce in this recipe. Note

Wash the leek thoroughly under cold running water to remove any grit between the layers. Note

You will need 4 ripe mangoes for this recipe. Note

Try canned salmon with a little lemon juice in place of mushrooms. For a healthier version, replace cream with low-fat evaporated milk. To thicken, blend 1 teaspoon cornflour with 1 tablespoon evaporated milk and stir slowly into remaining milk. Note

Kick start your morning with this super healthy and nutritious fruit and veg juice. We've added ginger for extra zing and antioxidants.

Lap cheong are a form of dried sausage that don’t require refrigeration and can be found with fried shallots in the Asian section of larger supermarkets. Note

To make orange madeleines, add 1 teaspoon finely grated orange rind when beating the egg mixture. Omit the water and replace with 1 tablespoon orange juice. Note

Blood oranges are in season for all too short a time in winter. They have red-streaked, salmony-coloured flesh with a sweet, non-acidic pulp and juice with a slight berry taste; even the skin is not as bitter as other citrus. Note

Substitute cashews for pistachios if you like. Also goes well with pan-fried white fish fillets; grilled beef fillets. Deglazing is the initial step in making a sauce that incorporates the browned bits sticking to the bottom of a pan in which meat has been cooked. A small amount of liquid is added to any remaining […]

There are more than 40 varieties of the paprika pepper grown in Turkey, Hungary, Iran and Spain, but the differences among them are very subtle.

Make-ahead tips 1 month Make meatballs and relish, freeze. 24 hours Thaw meatballs and relish in refrigerator overnight. Last Reheat meatballs in 180°C (160°C fan-forced) oven and relish in saucepan, or both can be reheated separately in microwave oven. Note

Peppered beef

The dough can be shaped into a log, wrapped tightly in plastic and frozen. Defrost in the refrigerator and slice into 1cm rounds, place on an oven tray and bake as above. Note

A super fast and easy recipe for classic hot cross scones with the distinctive chocolate cross on top.

Orange blossom water, also known as orange flower water, is available from specialty food stores, delicatessens and some health food stores. Note

We used purple jubes, small jelly beans, Smarties and fizzers, but you can use any lollies you like. Note

We used 2 bananas for this recipe. Keeping time: 2 days. Note

Many varieties of already cooked white beans are available canned, among them cannellini, butter and haricot beans, any of these are suitable for this recipe. Note

Fondant carrots are available from specialty kitchenware shops or cake decorating shops. Alternatively, make your own using flower-moulding paste. Colour with liquid colour and shape into mini carrots ­ use a small amount of paste, coloured green, to make the curly tops. Note

Corn or vegetable oil can be used instead of the peanut oil. Note

You will need a piece of pumpkin weighing approximately 750g for this recipe; we used butternut, but you can use whatever pumpkin variety you like. Note

Try this cake with other fillings such as apple or pear. The cake is best made on the day of serving. Note

Yummy Mexican wraps with tender spiced beef strips, chilli beans, shredded lettuce and coriander.

Rosewater pistachio crêpes

If you have a sugar (candy) thermometer, use it for these recipes. These nuts are so moreish it will be hard to hand them over; to prevent such a dilemma, double the quantity and the problem is solved! Note

Delicious roast chicken, just like your grandmother used to make it.

It is fine to use just 1 x 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Note

With a dash of mustard, this flavourful pork makes for the perfect sandwich filling.

Buk choy and gai lan can also be cooked this way. Note

You can use char-grilled capsicum from a jar, if you prefer. Note

Use your favourite mountain bread variety or pita (lebanese) bread for this recipe. Note

This goes well with prawns, chicken and pork. Note

Grilled swordfish with a tangy and delicious olive paste from Australian Women's Weekly.