This rakish fellow has a touch of the scamp about him. Note

Equipment 22cm x 34cm number 6 cake pan 25cm x 40cm rectangular cake board If you can’t buy green Bubble Tape, you can use grape Bubble Tape or Roll-Ups. Note

A rich and warming casserole that is perfect for cold winter nights.

EQUIPMENT deep 20cm (8-inch) round cake pan 30cm (12-inch) round cake board (page 334) or cake stand medium piping bag fitted with medium plain tube large piping bag fitted with large fluted tube You don’t need one of those giant cup cake pans to make this cake,­ it’s baked in an ordinary round cake pan. […]

You need about 1 large bunch of rhubarb. Note

This 15 minute dinner uses only 5 ingredients for a hearty dish that's on the table, fast.

Japanese breadcrumbs are also known as panko breadcrumbs. They are found with packaged breadcrumbs in most supermarkets. Note

If you don’t have three patty pan trays, just wash, grease and flour the pan again, and continue using until all the mixture is baked. Note

We used pineapple Allen’s Sour Rush Jelly Beans for the feet, but you don’t have to use all the same,­ just use four same-coloured Jelly Beans on each cake. Note

12-hole (¹/³-cup/80ml)standard muffin pan 11 purple standard muffin paper cases 7cm (2¾-inch) round fluted cutter 3.5cm (1½-inch) round cutter 40cm x 50cm (16-inch x20-inch) rectangular cake board (page 68) You’ll have 1 cup of the cake mixture left over; use to make extra cakes for the party. Use any themed scrapbooking stickers you like. Note

This cake is best made on day of serving. Note

Fit for the king or queen of the day, this cake sparkles with edible jewels. Note

Serve accompanied with potato mash and steamed green beans. Note

This mochacino mud cake is cleverly disguised as a delicious chococolate-infused coffee underneath whipped cream and beautiful latte art!

Meatballs simmered in a sweet and sour sauce are the ultimate comfort food.

Sweet potato fries loaded with delicious pulled beef short ribs, candied jalapenos, chimichurri and mozzarella.

Stand nut rolls, upright in tins, on oven tray The tin needs to be coated thickly with melted butter so the roll won’t stick to the inside of the tin. Don’t use cooking-oil spray, as this doesn’t give a good enough coating and the roll will stick and be hard to turn out. Serve nut […]

A Greek New Year’s cake called vasilopita, this recipe is traditionally made with a single coin baked into it, legend having it that the person who is served the slice containing the coin will have good luck in the coming year. This cake can be baked in a deep 19cm-square cake pan. Mix and match […]

Serve mini baked ricottas warm or cold. Recipe can be made a day ahead, store, covered, in the refrigerator. Note

This mouth-watering salad is full of contrasting flavours and textures, from creamy cheese to crunchy nuts.

This recipe can be made 3 days ahead and stored. Note

Rich and delicious sweet and sour tamarind pork from Australian Women's Weekly.

Wafers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Note

If you don’t have a baba pan, use a deep 20cm (8 inch) round cake pan; line base and side with baking paper. Wash used vanilla pods and add to jars of caster (superfine) sugar to make vanilla sugar, often used in baking. Note

You will need about 4 passionfruit for this recipe. Note

Cook ½ cup (100g) white short-grain rice for this recipe. Note

We used blue sugared almonds, available from confectionery and speciality nut shops, but you can use any colour you like. Note

Pavlova nests can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container. Fill with cream just before serving. Note

Mediterranean-style lamb meatballs with a fresh and herbaceous chutney.

Give the traditional gingerbread people an Aussie spin with these adorable gingerbread biscuits dressed in their togs!

An exquisite Asian-style duck dish with citrus peaches and duck fat potatoes.

Pies will keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days. They can be frozen uncooked or cooked. Uncooked pies can be baked from frozen. Thaw pies before re-heating. Note

Crispy and delicious spinach and feta triangles for sharing with family and friends.

An Italian sponge cake named after the city of Genoa that is impressively light, airy and delicious.

You will need a 30 x 49cm cake board prepared earlier for the cake to rest on. Note

This beautiful chef's hat cake is perfect for those who love to cook, or are aspiring chefs.

Take care not to over-mix the batter. 16 strokes is usually enough to achieve the rough appearance and texture of muffins. Note

You need to buy half a small barbecued chicken for this recipe. Note

We used large (25cm diameter) packaged pizza bases for this recipe. Be sure to use prepared horseradish rather than horseradish cream, the latter is a commercially prepared creamy paste made from horseradish, vinegar, oil and sugar. Prepared horseradish is preserved grated horseradish root. Note

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

A colourful summery salad with smoked chicken and avocado from Australian Women's Weekly.

Ready made soft icing can be bought from any local supermarkets. We painted the horses with non-toxic paint. The cardboard cylinder must be strong, we used the inside of a baking paper roll. Note

Ahoy there! Let the birthday child head for the high seas with this pirate creation.

Either maple syrup or maple-flavoured syrup can be used in this recipe. Note

Was this one a childhood favourite? From the Australian Women's Weekly's famous 'Children's Birthday Cake Book' cookbook, decorating ol' Ginger Neville is sure to bring back fond memories.

You need about 2 large overripe bananas (460g) to get the required amount of mashed banana. Note

This is an easy cake to make and decorat­ use any cake you like­ we prefer a white chocolate mud or coconut cake. Whichever type you choose, the cake will be heavy to move and lift, so get someone to help. Equipment 45cm (18-inch) round wooden cake board 25cm (10-inch) round wooden cake board 20cm […]

You need about 2 large carrots for this recipe. This cake can be made 2 weeks ahead and refrigerated. Note

Place sultanas in large colander; wash under running water until water runs clear and sultanas are plump; drain well (step 3). Remove rind from oranges with a zester (glacé orange rind). Note

Showcase those gorgeous summer berries with this fresh and creamy cheesecake.

Make one packet of cake mix at a time. Bake two trays of cakes together and, while they’re baking, put the cake mixture into the next two trays. For the best effect, match the paper cases to the colours of the frosting and jelly crystals. Note

Any whole white fish would be fine to use in this recipe. Ask the fishmonger to clean and scale the fish for you. Use herbs such as tarragon, chervil, lemon thyme, dill and chives. Note

Fresh samosas are sold in Indian food shops and delicatessens; frozen samosas can be found in most supermarkets. Note

Equipment 40cm (16-inch) square wooden cake board 25cm (10-inch) square wooden cake board 20cm (8-inch) square wooden cake board 15cm (6-inch) square wooden cake board 10cm (4-inch) square wooden cake board smoothing tools 16 wooden skewers 3 paper piping bags lace patterns If you prefer, draw patterns of your own to suit the purpose of […]

This adorable birthday cake is perfect for kids who love animals or spending time in the water.