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This wholesome soup is a tasty and healthy winter meal option.

This quick and easy pasta dish combines delicate smoked salmon, fresh fennel, dill and cream to create a flavour explosion that the whole family will love.

There are many versions of hot and sour soup throughout Asia. The common factor, of course, is that they all have ingredients to make them both spicy, and sour. This one also has seafood and noodles and is a complete and delicious meal.

Use the best fish stock you can get for this recipe as the flavour relies on a good stock. Note

Lemon juice gives this cream of chicken soup a citrus lift, cutting through the richness of the soup.

This soup makes a fantastic meal for winter nights.

This delicious pork and vegetable soup is packed full of goodness and beautiful Japanese flavours that will leave you wanting more. The tender meat and noodles work perfectly together in this healthy Winter dish.

Ruby red grapefruit juice gives this drink a beautiful blush colour.

This delicious yet simple pasta dish is packed with veggies and can be whipped up quickly and easily. In fact, you'll have most of the ingredients in your pantry and fridge already.

These chocolate ginger mud cakes with their gorgeous gum nut decorations are easier to make than you'd think. Perfect when the occasion calls for a bit of stylish Australiana.

Fig and chocolate studded cupcakes spread with chocolate ganache and topped with fresh figs and toffee crowns make a pretty spectacular treat.

Barramundi is perfect for this fish on polenta with dill gremolata, as it's strong enough to handle the gremolata without dominating the overall balance of flavours.

Super simple and seriously zesty, this lemon and lime rice salad makes an excellent side dish for lunch or dinner.

This decadent almond crunch is a stunning accompaniment to hot espresso.

This recipe is so fast and easy! Great for a simple dinner or quick lunch.

A fresh and bold Asian broth with crispy pork belly that melts in the mouth.

A simple but luxurious pasta that makes a wonderful starter or a gorgeous light dinner.

Cooking the pasta in boiling water for 2 minutes less than recommended on the packet directions means that it will still be quite firm. The pasta will be perfectly cooked once it has spent time in the oven. Note

A healthy warm bean and lentil salad drizzled with vinaigrette from Australian Women's Weekly.

For a packed lunch, prepare this salad the night before; it is best dressed just before serving. Place beetroot in base of lunch container, top with mesclun, potato and beef; pack dressing separately. Store in the fridge; bring to room temperature before serving. Note

Frozen edamame, soy beans in the pod, are available from Asian supermarkets. You will need about 300g (9½ ounces) in the pod. You can also use frozen broad (fava) beans; you’ll need to discard the outer skin after the podded beans have been brought to the boil. Note

Picnic noodle cake can be prepared a day ahead. Keep covered in the refrigerator. Note

Rich and luxurious Italian three-cheese ravioli with brown butter from Australian Women's Weekly.

Home-made wontons are surprisingly easy to make, and entirely worth it for the freshness of the flavours.

An Italian soup with fusilli, cannelini beans and parmesan cheese.

This recipe cleverly combines a honeycomb texture with toffee flavours to make a fabulous dipping dessert.

An exquisite and nourishing dish of salmon tartare on lentil salad served with fresh bread and lemon wedges.

Add this chilli tuna and lemon linguine to your list of recipes for a quick, healthy mid-week dinner to help you stick to your resolutions.

Try this very fresh and zesty polenta side to cut through hearty meat dishes.

Granny Smith apples are best for this recipe; they add a wonderful tart characteristic for a good balance of flavours.

A healthy and filling warm lamb sausage and ravioli salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Almond junket is an easy low-fat recipe that is a delicious alternative to jelly.

We used corella pears for this recipe. You will need a bunch of watercress weighing about 350g in total to yield the leaves required for this salad. Note

Sashimi-grade fish must be impeccably fresh and prepared using extremely strict standards of hygiene as the fish is to be eaten raw.

This recipe is good served warm or at room temperature. If not serving immediately, do not toss the ingredients together or the pasta will absorb the dressing. Note

A traditional briki (small pot) is the best pot to use when making Greek coffee because it allows the proper amount of froth to form, which in turn adds to the unique taste.

Sweet and spiked with liqueur, you can offer Irish coffee in place of traditional dessert.

A ricer or mouli, available from kitchenware stores, will give the best result for smooth potato puree and therefore a lighter gnocchi. Burnt butter and sage sauce is an easy and delicious accompaniment.

Soup can be frozen at the end of step 2. Large canned butter beans are also known as lima beans, any white beans can be used. Note

These decadent self-saucing puddings are complete with an oozy melted chocolate centre. Serve drizzled with a rich caramel sauce and a dollop of vanilla ice-cream for the ultimate weekend dessert.

Fresh and colourful date and orange salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

These flavours are very unique and not for the faint hearted, however for something new and adventurous this recipe might just fit the bill. It is well worth trying.

if you can’t find orecchiette pasta, replace it with penne. Note

On a cold winter evening, especially in the middle of the week, there's nothing like a warm, creamy pasta bake to fill your family up.

Red quinoa (pronounced keen-wa), is the seed of a leafy plant similar to spinach. Quinoa is gluten-free and has a delicate, slightly nutty taste and chewy texture; it is available from health food stores and in the health food aisle at larger supermarkets. You could also use white quinoa. Rinse it well before boiling. To […]

Quinoa earns superfood status as it boasts an impressive nutritional profile. It has double the protein of rice and provides all of the essential amino acids ­ the building blocks of protein. Note

This spicy beef and mushroom soup will warm you up on a cold winters night.

These stacks are a great recipe to try to expand a vegetarian menu. They are hearty and full of flavour.

Dhansak is an Indian adaptation of a famous festive dish of the Parsi community of the Indian subcontinent; it always consists of several types of pulses and vegetables, and is served with rice. The Parsi often add mutton to the dish. Note

Cheese lover? This recipe is absolutely the one for you. Flavoursome gorgonzola, nutty parmesan, and creamy bocconcini are Italian favourites and are calling your name!

Plump scallops turn this creamy fennel and potato soup into something really special, the perfect starter for a winter dinner party.

A hearty and delicious duck and lentil from Australian Women's Weekly.

Save any leftover garlic oil to drizzle over scrambled eggs or to use in a salad dressing. Any remaining kaffir lime leaves can be frozen for another use. The soup will thicken on standing because of the rice. To prepare this soup ahead, follow the recipe up to the end of step 3, continue with […]

Ask your fishmonger to cut thick tuna steaks; thin steaks can easily overcook and dry out. Note

A super fast and easy, but entirely delicious, spicy Moroccan soup from Australian Women's Weekly.

Rich, chocolatey tiramisu cake with mascarpone cream and plump, fresh raspberries makes a fine end to a special dinner.

You can use yellow squash instead of the yellow zucchini, if you like. Note

Asian-style duck and rice noodle salad with Vietnamese mint and fresh coriander.

Reserve the rind from the ham after it has been removed. When storing the ham (or the leftovers), re-cover the leg’s cut surface with the reserved rind ­ this will keep it moist. Use a small sharp knife to cut through the rind about 10cm from the shank end of the leg. Gently lift rind […]

The deep, savoury flavour of this red wine and shallot sauce is the perfect complement to this dish of tender steak, mashed potatoes and green beans.

The flavours of this sticky duck are spectacular and team perfectly with the refreshing cabbage and radish salad.

Any all-round or mashing potato is fine to use here. Pontiac or sebago are also good choices. Note

White cut chicken with spring onion dressing from Australian Women's Weekly.

On those occasions when only meat and potatoes will do, here is your go-to recipe.

Lemon, garlic and chilli potato salad, potato recipe, brought to you by Australian Women's Weekly

Crispy snow pea, prawn & avocado salad is perfect for a summer entertaining lunch.

Quick, easy and delicious, these veal schnitzels are a guaranteed weeknight winner.

Add baby capers and chopped basil the pasta sauce, if liked. Any type of spaghetti can be substituted, if liked. Serve pasta with lemon wedges and basil leaves, if liked. Note

The classic surf'n'turf, beef and prawn, dish with delicious homemade kumara hash browns and corn.

To freeze. Complete recipe to the end of step 2. Individually wrap patties in plastic wrap. Label, date and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Continue from step 3. Note