Quick & Easy

Ragoût, which comes from the French verb, ragoûter, meaning `to stimulate the appetite', does exactly that in this dish.

A delicious filo pastry pie that will fill the bellies of your entire family (and more!)

This pork and rosemary meatball dish is packed full of Italian flavours, even down to the angel hair pasta.

Simple mocha cookies bring to joy of chocolate and coffee from pantry to plate in under 30 minutes.

You can also use ocean trout fillets in this recipe. Cooking times will change slightly for each different kind and thickness of fish you select. Salmon and ocean trout are at their best if slightly underdone. Don’t slice the apples until you are ready to toss the salad with the dressing because the flesh will […]

These fragrant and spicy lamb skewers are great for sharing with friends and family.

Recipe is based on a traditional lamb roast recipe from northern India. Note

An essential on pub menus across the UK, a ploughman’s lunch is at its most basic, cheese, pickle of some kind and bread. It’s thought to have originated as a ploughboy’s lunch, but variations on the theme are wide, with cold meats and vegetables now common features. Any combination of cheese and pickles will work […]

A rich, slowcooked French casserole with lamb, white beans, streaky bacon and crushed tomatoes.

Quick and easy stir-fried Asian greens from Australian Women's Weekly.

A flavourful dish for barbecues, lunch or dinner.

Eastern and Western cuisines collide in this delicious baked dish of curried pumpkin and lentil crêpes.

If white asparagus is unavailable, use all green asparagus or thin baby carrots instead. Note

Substitute watercress and tatsoi leaves for baby spinach and mizuna, if preferred. Note

A light salad that packs a flavourful punch through the roquefort cheese and dijon dressing.

An light and exquisite breakfast with a smoky and delicious crunch of pancetta.

An Italian-American dish of chicken breasts, capers, parsley and Marsala wine.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. Note

Quick, easy and full of flavour - this is a great Asian stir-fry for busy midweek dinners.

Replace pork with sliced chicken breast or beef rump steak. You can use basil if thai basil is out of season or you could replace the basil with coriander. Broccolini can be swapped with baby corn, if you like. Note

This terrific tortilla combines potato, spinach and mushroom for a tantalisingly soft and fluffy interior that's as satisfying as it is tasty.

M'hanncha, a Moroccan almond pastry, means `the snake' and this coiled sweet pastry treat certainly represents that.

Kahlúa can be substituted for Tia Maria. Note

Pie can be prepared a day ahead. Note

Use any firm fish that’s in season, it’s cheaper that way. Sumac is a type of Middle Eastern spice, now available from supermarkets. The flavour is slightly tart. If you can’t find the spice, cook the fish without it. Note

A French main-dish stew with tender veal and creamy mushrooms from Australian Women's Weekly.

A rich and delicious Moroccan vegetable soup with a spicy hit of harissa.

Make syrup the night before. If you can’t buy the fruits, due to seasonal availability, you can substitute with a mixture of fruits such as watermelon, kiwifruit, blueberries and strawberries; just make sure you have the same total weight of fruit. You could also use canned lychees if fresh ones aren’t in season. Note

With the help of a pressure cooker, make these exquisitely spiced and flavoured Greek lamb shanks in no time.

These tarts must be served warm to be enjoyed at their best. Serve with a good dollop of cream, if you like. Note

Semi-dried tomatoes bought by weight from a delicatessen are best for this recipe. If you use those sold packaged in oil, drain well and pat with absorbent paper before use. Also goes well with grilled sirloin steaks; grilled pork cutlets; pan-fried chicken breasts. Note

To save time, buy shelled prawns from the fishmonger. Note

The great thing about an antipasti selection is that you can add and subtract ingredients. Try incorporating a selection of olives ­ ligurian, sicilian and kalamata are all good, or even a delicious selection of salami. Marinated artichokes are available from specialty delicatessens. Alternatively, use bottled artichokes in oil, available from most supermarkets. Note

artist’s fine paint brush 3.5cm (1½-inch) round cutter 12 plain white paper cases large plastic disposable piping bag The cupcakes stale quickly so it’s best to use a fruit or mud cake for the best keeping qualities. The cakes can be made and frozen for 3 months. The monograms can be prepared at least a […]

Makes enough for four 150g servings of panfried veal scaloppine. Also goes well with grilled chicken breast fillets, barbecued pork medallions, roasted lamb cutlets. Marsala, a caramel-flavoured fortified wine, is named after the city from which it comes, and is the most popular dessert wine in Italy. Dry marsala is often served as an apéritif. […]

Unbaked scones can be frozen for up to a month. Bake them from the freezer, adding about 10 minutes to the baking time. Note

Saffron is obtained from the stigmas of the saffron crocus and it is famously the most expensive spice in the world. Note

We used blue-eye trevalla fillets in this recipe. Note

Don’t have the oil too hot or they will brown too quickly before cooking all the way through. The oil should be between 175°C (350°F) and 190°C (400°F) for deep-frying (a small cube of bread should turn golden in about 30 seconds). You can also pipe the dough over the hot oil, using a small, […]

A sweet, rich and delicious spiced pork dish from Australian Women's Weekly.

A delicious and filling chickpea, watercress and capsicum salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Piri piri sauce is a spicy Afro-Portuguese chilli sauce available from Middle-Eastern food stores and most major supermarkets. Note

We used green, orange and yellow paper muffin cases to match the decorations of these lovely cakes. Note

You can substitute dried apricots or apple rings for the dried pears, if you like. Note

Stories vary on the true origin of the margherita pizza - but at least we can all agree that when it comes to pizza, nothing beats a classic.

A subtle and delicately flavoured rabbit stew with potato and sage that will melt in your mouth.

Use white Candy Melts in place of chocolate Melts for an extra-white finish. Note

If you can’t buy char-grilled zucchini, you can make your own; use a mandoline or vegetable peeler to thinly slice one large zucchini lengthways, then cook the slices on a heated oiled grill plate until browned lightly and tender. Pizza bases can be bought at any regular supermarkets. Note

A sweet, zesty and crispy Thai dish that literally means 'crunchy noodles'.