This lemony pasta dish is just the ticket for a speedy, comforting meal.

Please everyone with this vegan starter. The deliciously dense tofu goes perfectly with the crunchy capsicum and buckwheat salad.

These cutlets will taste delicious served with a fresh summer salad or with potato mash and steamed vegetables in the cooler months. Note

A delicious and healthy winter warming soup of dhal and carrot with a dollop of yoghurt.

You can freeze the uncooked patties. Note

Try this fish with fresh tomato salsa for a quick, easy and healthy mid-week meal. Served with a generous helping of fresh mixed leaves and a drizzle of olive oil it's a complete and satisfying lunch or dinner.

This creamy, cheesy zucchini gratin makes a great side dish for dinner, or a lovely lunch with salad and fresh bread.

Quick, easy and totally delicious, this chilli prawn linguine will quickly become a family dinner favourite.

low GI Note

To freeze; complete recipe to the end of step 2. Place meatballs, in a single layer, on a baking paper-lined baking tray. Freeze for 2 to 3 hours or until firm. Transfer to a large snap-lock bag. Expel any excess air. Label, date and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. […]

Casserole bakes are so simple to prepare, and great for family meals. One dish wonders never looked so wonderful.

Zucchini and chorizo salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sausages, sausages can be served hot or cold. Note

For a light and refreshing weeknight meal, try this fragrant beef and noodle salad.

Veal schnitzel is thinly sliced steak available crumbed or plain (uncrumbed); we use plain schnitzel, sometimes called escalopes. Note

Crisply crumbed and well matched with a piquant roasted tomato sauce, sardines make an excellent breakfast dish, lunch or a starter for dinner.

You can use vegetable stock if you prefer. You could use verjuice or dry white wine instead of vermouth. This soup can be served cold or at room temperature, cover, refrigerate until required. Note

Corn mixture can be made a day ahead, make the corn cakes on the morning of the party. Prepare the avocado smash as close to serving as possible; cover the surface with plastic wrap. Note

Veal and tomato dolmades, a family of stuffed vegetable dishes common in the Middle East and surrounding regions including the Balkans, the Caucasus, Russia, Central Asia.

This recipe is best made close to serving. White balsamic vinegar is slightly sweet, and is available in the vinegar section in selected supermarkets and grocery stores. Note

Salt and pepper squid is always a winner. Long red chillies are generally milder than the smaller ones; if you like extra heat, then go ahead and include the big guns.

The gamey flavour of venison, naturally sweet beets and a tangy raspberry vinaigrette make for a spectacular salad.

You will need about 800g fresh peas in the pod for this recipe. The mince mixture and gremolata can be prepared several hours ahead. Reheat mince just before serving. Note

Warm steak seasoned with smoked paprika makes for a filling and delicious salad packed with protein and flavour.

Treat the family this weekend with this decadent, classic breakfast dish.

Tagliatelle are long, flat strips of wheat pasta, slightly narrower and thinner than fettuccine.

Thrill the family this weekend with these banana pikelets drizzled with homemade caramel sauce and cinnamon cream.

The veal can be marinated overnight. Note

We used bream fillets in this recipe but you can use other firm white fish, such as whiting or john dory. To segment the orange, use a small sharp knife to cut the top and bottom from the fruit. Cut off the rind including the white pith, following the curve of the fruit. Holding the […]

Spicy and fragrant chicken and vegetable curry with coconut and coriander from Australian Women's Weekly.

A warming and zesty classic Mexican soup, called sopa de lima, from the Yucatan region.

For a speedy, nutritious and filling meal, a simple omelette is the way to go.

Loaded with fresh mint and spices, these lamb koftas make a delicious family meal served with yoghurt and roasted carrots.

Fried haloumi needs to be eaten as soon as possible after cooking as it becomes tough and rubbery as it cools. It only takes a few minutes to fry, cook this dish just before serving. Note

A classic in the thrifty housekeeping repertoire, corned beef hash is as delicious as it is economical, especially topped with a soft-poached egg.

We used snapper fillets for this recipe but you can use any white fish fillet you prefer. Note

Home made fish and chips is a good healthy alternative to eating greasy ones, and it tastes just as good if not better.

A healthy and hearty warm pasta and lamb salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

A truly Mediterranean mix that is a perfect addition to any platter.

This zingy chilli pickle is great as a dip or for spreading on sandwiches to add spice and flavour.

You can buy cooked crab meat at the local fish markets or supermarket. Alternatively, buy fresh crabs and cook them (blue swimmer crabs are good). To tell if crabs are meaty, look at the claws; if they are pointy and sharp it means they have a new shell and don’t have much meat. If the […]

Unfilled crepes can be frozen up to 2 months. Note

Like a deconstructed version of the classic Greek dish, these moussaka stacks with lemon-yoghurt dressing are lighter than the original, and just as tasty.

Whip up something healthy and filling for lunch with this spiced chicken sandwich with apricot and kumara.

With a pile of buttery mash and a serve of your favourite vegetables, these old-fashioned rissoles and gravy for dinner will please the whole family.

For crisp-skinned salmon, salt the skin before pan-frying or barbecuing, and cook skin-side down first. The salt helps draw any moisture out of the skin to make it crisp. Turn only once to complete cooking.

Healthy and lean veal steaks with Italian white bean salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Exciting Asian-style nibbles, these pork balls with a soy and lime dipping sauce are perfect for cocktail parties.

A rich and flavourful breakfast, lunch or dinner salad of bacon, egg and endive with shallot mayonnaise

Carrot soup is always a family favourite. We've modernised this this version and packed it with spices and served it with smoked almonds, coriander and sliced red onion.

This healthy and delicious toast topping combination will leave you wanting savoury breakfasts every day. The combination of creamy smashed avocado, nutty tahini and roasted sumac tomatoes creates a beautiful meal.

Try these delicious mushroom spread toasties at your next gathering. The intense flavour and creamy texture of the mushrooms contrasts beautifully with the perfectly crispy toast base.

Little fried cheese pastries. Four different types of cheese and a sliver of salami. Yes, they taste as good as they sound. You're welcome.

These succulent, tasty and filling stuffed eggplant halves are a great way of using up leftover bolognese sauce.

A quick and easy zucchini and corn pasta from Australian Women's Weekly.

A fresh and vibrant zesty lemon and rocket pesto spaghetti from Australian Women's Weekly.

Now here is a brunch with some power behind it. Packed full of protein, carbs, vitamins and fibre, it will set you up for the entire day. Enjoy with a steaming latte.

These juicy beef patties taste fantastic with a refreshing beetroot and parsley salad.

Cooking fish correctly is simple, as long as you remember that it will continue to cook once it's removed from the pan. Salmon is best if it is slightly undercooked, as this gives the best texture and taste.

This tasty vegetarian omelette combines fresh asparagus, potato and mint to create a brilliant healthy breakfast for any day of the week.

To reheat, place frittata pieces close together on a baking-paper-lined oven tray in a preheated 160°C (140°C fan forced) oven for 25 minutes or until heated through. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. You need to buy small baby buk choy as they are tender enough to be eaten raw. Note

Packaged coating mix is a dried mixture ofbreadcrumbs and seasonings used to coat meatbefore frying. You can find it near the breadcrumbsin the seasonings and gravy aisle. Note

A light and flavoursome yellow curry with kumara, green beans and tofu from Australian Women's Weekly.

Dried fruit chutney of apple, date, apricot, pineapple and raisins with a pinch of cinnamon.

You can use 1 teaspoon of worcestershire sauce instead of the anchovy fillets. This salad is a great way to use up leftover roast chicken. Shred the chicken and add to the salad instead of the poached chicken breasts. Note

An exquisite duck confit with pan-fried kipflers and pear and watercress salad for special occasions. The simple and centuries old process of cooking duck in this way has changed very little.

800g canned, rinsed, drained brown lentils can be used instead of the green lentils. Add them to the salad in step 5. Note

These make a tasty after school snack with a good hit of calcium. Or, you could serve them alongside your weekly curry; add chopped mint for a fresh Indian flavour.

This is our version of huevos rancheros, or ranch-style eggs, which traditionally is made with fried eggs and beans. For extra bite, serve with Tabasco, a fiery sauce made from hot red chillies.

Different cheeses can be used if the ones mentioned are unavailable. Gruyère, mozzarella, mild brie blue, provolone, vintage cheddar or raclette ­ mix and match until you find a combination you like best. Note

Bright, light and zesty, this classic dish makes a perfect starter or simple lunch. The garlic compliments all kinds of shellfish beautifully.

A healthy and easy warm coconut chicken salad.

A delicious thick-cut dark whisky marmalade from Australian Women's Weekly.

Flavoured and fragrant Vietnamese tomato rice from Australian Women's Weekly.

Any Asian greens can be used in this recipe. Try it with buk choy or gai lan (also known as chinese broccoli); you need one bunch of asian greens. Add some baby spinach leaves and cucumber ribbons to the salad, if you like. Toss cooked rice stick noodles through the salad, if liked. Note

A quick and simple pasta that brings a surprising depth of flavour, chilli, garlic and oil are a sauce in their own right.

This pie is a feast of the senses with a healthy alternative crust.