Baking

If you’re after a quick fix, ditch the syrup and serve these heated with ice cream or natural yoghurt.

Everyone loves lasagne! Try my nourishing twist on a family fave.

Mandarins are a burst of sweet freshness on a crisp winter’s day. During winter, they’re abundant and inexpensive to buy, and if you’re lucky enough you might have a mandarin tree at home dripping with deep orange orbs. Make the most of them

Experience the best of both worlds with this divine dessert that will comfort your body and soul. The sweet, stick date pudding base is beautiful topped with a creamy cheesecake slice and a rich butterscotch sauce.

Give your crumbed lamb cutlets a healthy twist by oven baking them alongside tasty cherry tomatoes and mushrooms.

Succulent chicken schnitzel drizzled with mayonnaise and enjoyed in a doughy bread roll. What more could you want? It's the 20 minute wonder you'll be making again and again.

Little guests at your next children's party will love these super-easy mini sausage rolls.

Layers of decadent chocolate and coffee cream are combined with light, fluffy chocolate meringue to create this gorgeous torte. Topped with crunchy roasted hazelnuts, it's a dessert-lover's dream.

From Southern America comes this delicious cake with pineapple and pecans.

These light and fluffy cupcakes have a twist: the addition of pieces of rhubarb. They take just half an hour to make but are such a tasty treat you'll wish you made more.

This gourmet savoury tart is quick to make and packed full of tasty, high quality ingredients. Fresh portobello mushrooms and creamy blue cheese work wonderfully together sitting amongst a golden, crumbly pastry.

Nothing beats a homemade sausage roll.

A dish worthy of being eaten breakfast, lunch or dinner; these delicious roast vegetable and pesto polenta stacks are beautiful served straight out of the oven with fresh baby spinach leaves.

A favourite for generations, rock cakes look like they're here to stay. With this easy recipe, you can have a batch ready in just 25 minutes, so get baking.

This Asian inspired Salmon dish is packed full of wonderful, fresh flavours and makes the ultimate dinner for a warm evening. Perfectly cooked fish is tossed through a punchy soba noodle and avocado salad, and drizzled with a tasty miso dressing.

This zucchini and walnut loaf is beautiful served warm or toasted with a generous spread of butter. The addition of zucchini gives a wonderful texture to the bread, and you can be assured you're serving your family their dose of vegetables, disguised in a sweet, nutty slice.

This glorious fruity pie with its thick, buttery crust is perfect for Winter weekends at home.

You'll love these individual portions of the dessert classic, apple and rhubarb strudel. There's something about flaky golden pastry and warm, stewed sweet that works so well!

The light chocolate sponge, luscious cream and juicy berries makes this the perfect afternoon tea treat.

Light, cheesy and packed full of flavour, this tasty corn, bacon and zucchini rice slice is surprisingly filling and delicious enjoyed hot or cold.

Served with two simple dips, this homemade damper is a perfect accompaniment ... or make the damper as a stand-alone part of any family meal.

Light and fluffy, this beautiful orange spiced cake is stuffed with juicy blueberries and topped with a sweet icing to create this wonderful gluten-free dessert.

So cheesy! Googly-eyed puffs and chewy, tasty scrolls go down a treat with adult guests too.

This colourful, cheeky caterpillar will be the star of the show – and he’s great fun to make.

The trick is to get the icing colours just right (try gel colours from cake shops). Finish with marshmallows and chocolate coins.

These toasted scrolls will go down a treat with little and big partygoers. Thin slices of salami instead of ham work well too. The melted butter gives them a golden, toasted colour but use spray oil if you prefer. Note

This is hardly a pie – it’s really a stew with a crusty scone topping – but it does the job of a good meat pie; that is, it fills you up with warming inexpensive food.

A crisp base and sweet citrus syrup make this almond cheesecake a divine dessert for all.

Put a healthy twist on Italian classics for comfort food at its best.

All you knead! You can cater for every occasion with the perfectly versatile pizza.

Calzone originated in Naples, Italy, as a convenient form of pizza for those on the go.

Mums spend so much time looking after everyone, why not return the favour? Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with a special afternoon tea shared with close friends and family.

Easy to freeze and defrost when you please!

Warm savoury treats always go down well at a party, so make plenty or prepare ahead and freeze. These tartlets have a simple base, but the creamy feta and sweet-and-sour onions make them flashy and flavourful. Note

This healthy pudding uses beetroot to keep it moist and sweet.

Take a bite of the flaky pastry crust and be rewarded with the taste of a classic filling combination.

Add some Mexican flair to your appetisers with these bite-sized morsels of nacho goodness.

Brown rice takes longer than other rice to cook. Note

You can freeze the dough for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature and continue recipe from step 5. Xanthan gum is available in the health food section of some supermarkets and at health food stores. Note

A rich and flavoursome canape.

Makes 20 squares. Note

Relive Granny's sweet apple pie with this rich dessert best served with vanilla ice-cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Be sure to enjoy the cheeky addition of calvados, rum or brandy (or all three!)

These prize-winning chocolate brownies are bound to win you the gratitude of anyone you make them for. Rich and nutty, moist and fudgy, they're everything a brownie should be.

Dates make this cake super moist and full of flavour without being heavy.

Nothing tops off a meal better than my grandmother’s own apple tart, which my mother learnt to make as a young girl in Holland.

This recipe works just as well as part of a hearty breakfast or lunch.

A great meal to make when entertaining, this is all cooked in the oven, leaving you more time to mingle.

This indulgent seasonal dessert, layered with fresh fruit, is ripe for the picking.

This may look complicated, but it’s really easy to make. It looks stunning, and best of all, it can be made in advance and frozen until it’s ready to serve. Try different combinations of fillings, such as fresh berries and whipped cream, or replace the coffee with cocoa and use orange zest or almonds too. […]

Chutney and a green salad give this tasty meal a refreshing edge.

You could also use apples or add spices and flaked almonds to the mix.

For a quick and easy dinner, try this cheesy macaroni bake.

Thanks to the abundance of ingredients that were unfamiliar just a few years ago, the cook now has more options than ever when it comes to delighting the family with new flavours.

Jazz up your next big breakfast with the eye-opening flavours of lemon and chilli.

Feel free to add chilli, smoked paprika or herbs to suit the intended dish. Double the recipe and freeze in batches. Basic tomato sauce: • Substitute tinned tomatoes for vine-ripened ones in summer. • Try adding a pinch or two of herbs and spices depending on your desired recipe. • Sugar cuts the acid from […]

The combination of beetroot, creamy feta and crunchy walnuts work perfectly together in these delicious pastry tarts - perfect for a tasty snack, a quick lunch or a light dinner.

The ocean’s bounty is the basis for a dazzling array of mouth-watering meals

Serve this slice with coffee after your main, or save for morning tea.

Tangy mayo adds a refreshing zing to these quick and easy fish burgers.

500g frozen spinach, thawed and drained, can be used in place of fresh. Be sure to press out all liquid. Note

You don't need to miss out on a nutritious and delicious dinner when you're lost for time after work. With juicy chicken that's packed with flavour this recipe is a crowd-pleaser.

The vibrant colours of the Mediterranean taste as good as they look!

I know it’s not the old-fashioned way of making jam, but it is fool proof and sometimes you just need to know it’s going to work and set perfectly. You can use either fresh berries (blackberries, raspberries, strawberries and blueberries) but also thawed frozen berries. I used half and half. The little knob of butter […]

For lunchboxes or dessert, this biscuit recipe is wonderfully versatile.

When time is limited, make your baking work for you. These recipes will take you from afternoon tea to dessert!

This two-tone brownie is a delectable twist on the classic recipe and can be easily dressed up as a decadent dessert.

This two-tone brownie is a delectable twist on the classic recipe and can be easily dressed up as a decadent dessert.

A pot of coffee or tea and a plate of home baking can give an otherwise drab afternoon a bit of a rise.

Fill up on this hearty vegetarian delight bursting with bright flavours and colours.

You could use most stone fruit for these wonderful turnovers, but nothing quite gives the intensity of colour like the humble plum. Serve piping hot, with ice-cream.