Baking

This cute snail cake is perfect for a kids' birthday party at home or school - your children will love the cute little bugs.

The addition of pecans to these brown sugar biscuits adds a sophisticated flavour and texture. They're dead easy to make; the kids could do it with minimal supervision.

With a cinnamon-spiked plum and prune filling, these almond crescents are the perfect sweet treat with tea or coffee.

When a recipe says “cut” the liquid through the dry ingredients, it means don’t stir, just use a knife quickly and lightly to draw the knife through the flour, so moistening the dry ingredients as lightly as possible. This is done to stop you overworking the flour — which causes tough scones. Note

Filled with chopped bacon, onion and parmesan cheese, these moreish mushrooms make for a tasty brunch, lunch or light dinner with salad.

Give your usual potato frittata a gutsy flavour kick by adding capsicum and olive. Serve it warm from the oven with a green salad or take it on a romantic picnic.

You can use bought lemon curd or lemon butter in this recipe or make your own. To make lemon curd, whisk 2 egg yolks and ¼ cup caster (superfine) sugar in small heatproof bowl until pale and thickened. Whisk in 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind and 2 tablespoons lemon juice, stir over small saucepan […]

This fruit cake is deliciously moist and looks beautiful decorated with almonds. It can last up to 12 months, but we think you'll polish it off well before then.

Topped with a baby kale salad, this easy vegetarian tart is so delicious with its buttery pastry crust and golden filling of roasted kumara and goat's cheese.

Let your creative juices run wild; use any lollies you like in the ice-cream, if they are large, roughly chop them. Make this a rocky road ice-cream sandwich by adding chopped turkish delight, dark choc chips, peanuts and coconut.

This scrumptious beef and eggplant bake is similar to a Greek moussaka but with a cheesy polenta topping.

Rich chocolate tart topped with luscious fresh strawberries makes a fabulous dessert or afternoon tea treat.

The cheesecake will sink slightly in the centre during baking. Store the cheesecake in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day, or refrigerate for 1 week. Note

Trying meatless Monday? This recipe is a great option for any vegetarian occasion and is a real crowd pleaser.

Slathered with chocolate cream frosting, these divine little coconut chocolate cakes make an excellent afternoon tea treat.

Served fresh and hot from the oven with butter, this cheesy ham, tomato and pineapple loaf is simply mouth-watering.

Combining two of our favourite things, chocolate and hazelnuts, these incredible cookies are filled with an irresistibly creamy centre.

Equipment two deep 20cm (8-inch) round cake pans 25cm (10-inch) round prepared cake board (page 172) or cake stand large piping bag fitted with small plain tube Cake is best made and assembled on the day. For best piping results, place iced cake and piping bag filled with cream in the refrigerator for about 30 […]

Macaroons will keep in an airtight container for about a week. Note

This easy, delicious meal is a fabulous way to enjoy fish.

Pop the kettle on and treat yourself to a thick, buttered slice of moist banana walnut bread.

Red capsicum dip is nutritious, tastes great and is very easy to make. Here, we've given you a spiced up Moroccan version. Serve dip with crusty bread; we used toasted pitta bread.

Cheesy potato and fennel gratin makes a fabulous side dish for a classic veal scaloppine.

Deliciously lemony and topped with meringue, these divine cupcakes are best served still warm.

This decadent chocolate-orange slice is heavenly with a cup of hot espresso coffee.

8cm x 25cm x 7cm (3¼-inch x 10-inch x 2¾-inch) bar cake pan deep 25cm (10-inch) round cake pan 45cm (18-inch) square cake board. Be careful when cutting the jubes as they tend to stick to the knife. To avoid this, dip the knife in hot water and dry it before cutting. Note

Once filled, the choux will soften, so assemble 1-2 hours before eating. Note

Apple, celery and pork are a classic, mouth-watering trio in this easy dish.

These delicious lasagne stacks use grilled eggplant slices instead of lasagne sheets, making it a lighter version of the usually heavy traditional lasagne.

The tart cases we used were bought frozen and unbaked; they come ready-to-bake in foil cases and measure 6.5cm in diameter. They are available from supermarkets. Tartlets can be made a day ahead, keep refrigerated.

This baked ricotta is perfect for picnics, just cover with chilli and parmesan and bake it that morning.

This beautiful risotto is effortless yet brimming with flavour.

This beautiful looking terrine is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. The spinach and walnut pesto finishes off the dish perfectly; serve as a starter, or accompanied with a salad for a light lunch.

These romantic cupcakes are ideal for an engagement party or baby shower.

Try this gorgeous blue gluten-free cake for your child's second birthday party. The number 2 cake pan can be hired from cake decorating shops.

These pizza bases measure around 20 x 30cm and are available from the bakery section of your supermarket. If unavailable use shortcrust pastry. Parboil potatoes by cooking them whole in a saucepan of simmering water for about 5 minutes, until just tender. Note

You can substitute the fig and ginger jam for any jam of your choice. These biscuits are best served on the day they are made. Store unfilled biscuits in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Note

EQUIPMENT 12 plain white paper cases texture-embossing mat 7cm (2¾-inch) round cutter new large soft-bristled brush Ensure you have enough cakes for all the guests. If you like, choose a few different cake recipes, so you get a variety of cakes. The ganache and ready-made icing covering will keep the cakes fresh for a few […]

Cherries, pecans and brandy go together beautifully in these popular little cakes.

Fast and easy barbecued chicken pizza - perfect for children's lunches.

These popular little cakes make a lovely afternoon treat served with yoghurt.

The creaminess of the ice cream and chocolate sauce is a delectable texture contrast to the crunchiness of the pavlova. You can serve this with a berry compote as well if you like.

Perfect for a filling morning tea, afternoon tea or lunch box treat, these cheesy zucchini and leek muffins are tasty and delicious.

Delicious and colourful beetroot and carrot salad with goat's cheese twists from Australian Women's Weekly.

Perfect for a picnic or casual lunch, these freeform spinach and ricotta pies are easy to make and delicious either hot or cold.

Have butter at room temperature. Beat butter in a small bowl with electric mixer until very pale. Add half sifted icing sugar and half milk; beating until well combined. Add remaining icing sugar and milk; beat until mixture is smooth. Note

This colourful breakfast dish is perfect for a lazy weekend.

Delicious tomato and mushroom calzone; a great sharing dish for family and friends.

Forget about foil, baking a whole snapper in a salt crust will keep it moist and impart great flavour to the flesh, not to mention look enormously impressive when served.

Completed cookies can be made up to 4 weeks ahead; store at room temperature in an airtight container. Note

equipment 26cm x 35cm (10¼-inch x 14-inch) baking dish 30cm x 40cm (12-inch x 16-inch) rectangular prepared cake board Note

Fresh and fragrant tomato and saffron fish pies from Australian Women's Weekly.

This recipe is gluten-free, however, if you decide to use pre-made packaged caramel popcorn, check the label carefully. Lolly Gobble Bliss Bombs (caramel popcorn) is available from supermarkets. Note

An elegant dish to bake for an afternoon tea with friends, or a light dessert on a summer's eve. Serve with a little cream if you like.

The perfect alternative to the ever-predictable round of brie cheese. Baked chilli and oregano fetta is melt in the mouth and bursting with flavor.

You can also bake this mixture in one loaf pan;­ it will take about 45 minutes to cook. Loaves are best made on the day of serving. Note

Lamb option; cook lamb fillets in heated large non-stick frying pan until browned all over; slice thinly. Place on top of non-vegetarians’ portions of pizza; cook as above. Note

Bring the taste of Italy to your home with this gorgonzola, speck and sticky balsamic pizza.

Equipment 21cm x 32cm number 1 cake pan (see tip) 35cm x 45cm covered cake board. After turning the first cake out of the pan, wash the cake pan and rinse it in cold water, then dry, to remove any residual heat. Note

Crunchy fresh pita crisps make a great shared party platter when paired with a freshly made dip, like this butter bean concoction.

Rich and warmly spiced, this baked cheesecake with fig and orange makes an excellent dessert or mid-afternoon treat.

Any birthday boy or girl would spin “round the world” after this spectacular bright-coloured cake. Note

Sprinkled with fresh basil and sea salt, this crisp artichoke and prosciutto tart is simply mouth-watering.

It’s best to make Humpty Dumpty several days ahead to allow the glue to thoroughly dry, alternatively, you could use a purchased Humpty Dumpty toy. Help secure collar in place with sewing thread. Sew along folded edge with white thread to form fingers. Sew tartan edges together to form a tube for the arm. Secure […]

We love a good sausage roll recipe at the Weekly, so we thought we'd give the classic sausage roll a spin and create this delicious version using chicken mince instead!

Chocolate and prune are a texture and taste combination that was made in cake lovers' heaven.

A true family favourite.

Sweet and fun honey bees on a stick; great for children's parties.

For a beautiful winter dessert, serve this ruby-red quince tart with scoops of vanilla ice-cream.

This cheesy, creamy baked cauliflower is comfort food at its best.

This golden beef pie is classic comfort food; perfect for a cosy night in by the fire.

This classic caramel slice with the crunch of macadamias is perfect with that morning or afternoon cuppa.

Crispy on the outside, these chocolate lace cookies are chewy on the inside. Just what you need when it's time to sit down with a cup of tea.

Mature cheddar makes for a stronger flavour, you can up the intensity by choosing a sharper cheese.

There's more yummy goodness packed into this tropical toasted muesli than one jar should be able to hold. Crunchy, nutty and sweet in all the right proportions.

There's no bowl needed for this easy slice recipe. Just add the ingredients to the tin and bake.

These puffs are best eaten soon after baking. Note

These flapjacks make a great snack for lunchboxes or to serve as morning tea. We used dried pineapple, papaya and mango in this recipe. You could also try chopped dates or figs.

The natural sweetness of date and banana make this fruity slice moist and rich. Gorgeous served with a cup of tea or strong coffee.