Be careful not to overheat the avocado as it may change colour or lose its shape. Note

Enjoy the delicious flavour and texture of this crispy chilli fish by Woman's Day. Served on a bed of steamed rice and seasoned with Asian flavours, it's a brilliant mid-week meal.

For a delicious dipping sauce, combine table salt with ground white pepper and add a squeeze of lemon. Note

Sliced fresh chilli can be used instead of dried flakes. If liked, stir 1/4 cup cream though mixture. Note

To remove veins from prawns, remove heads and “hook” out the vein (dark spot where head is removed) with the tip of a knife or toothpick – pull gently. Note

The classic Slovenian style sausage is at its best when char-grilled and smothered in freshly made sauerkraut. You'll love these kransky hot dogs on fresh, crispy rolls.

This gorgeous Turkish gozleme recipe is complete with a a buttery homemade pastry and a spicy lamb, spinach and feta filling. Serve with a drizzle of lemon for an easy lunch or dinner.

The 'spice' referred to in this spicy beef pilaf is not chilli, rather it is the combination of traditional aromatics that are used to create this wonderful, fragrant dish.

This is also delicious made with fish instead of steak. Reduce cooking time to 10 minutes. Curry can be made 1 day ahead. Note

The perfect example of classic French bistro-style food; ham and cheese, sandwiched between tender veal, then crumbed and fried to perfection.

Crispy, salty and filling, these delicious bacon and potato fritters make a tasty breakfast, lunch or dinner dish, especially when topped with a dollop of sour cream, fresh herbs and runny poached eggs.

These tasty parcels filled with tender chicken and cheese will become a family favourite. And they make a great addition to the lunchbox too!

A classic dessert often served after a big meal in Chinese restaurants. Make it for your loved ones at home and serve with fresh fruit for a quick and tasty treat. The combination of a crispy golden coating and cool, creamy ice-cream is unbeatable.

Fill the whole family up with this satisfying vegetarian soup. Serve immediately with some crunchy bread or pop it in the freezer to enjoy for lunch throughout the week.

This savoury and deeply tasty pork sausage risotto can be whipped up in a flash with this pressure cooker recipe. No need to stand around stirring, just get the dish underway and relax.

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. For an additional flavour twist, top eggs with a spoonful of black olive tapenade, green tomato relish or thinly sliced prosciutto. Note

Start your day off on the right tastebuds with this delicious spicy vegetarian omelette.

Accompany this with leafy salad. Note

Add blanched broccoli florets, asparagus or corn kernels, if desired. Note

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If cooking for children, use orange juice instead of rum. Note

This is a super quick dinner and a great one for lifting spirits mid-week, with tender pork meatballs in a mild curry sauce and just-cooked green beans.

Really ripe tomatoes and crisp, salty prosciutto make this pasta salad a sensational dish. Store tomatoes at room temperature, rather than in the fridge, which will alter the texture and spoil the flavour. To accelerate ripening, place in a paper bag with a ripe banana.

Canned crabmeat can be used instead of fresh. Note

Stuffed with seasoned wild rice, these tender little artichoke hearts make a sophisticated starter or share platter.

This is gorgeous, capturing the full flavour of late summer corn, offset with creamy avocado and lime and an intriguing mix of spices, with added pungency from coriander and chilli.

This is the perfect brunch dish for entertaining, asyou don’t have to stand over it while it cooks.The capsicum mixture can be prepared ahead. Note

Balti biryani gets its name from the thin, pressed-steel wok it is traditionally cooked and served in. A spicy rice based dish with tender meat and fragrant curry.

A classic Asian dish, this spicy panang curry sauce works beautifully with tender beef to create this flavour packed meal.

This fresh and fragrant Asian-inspired noodle dish makes a great change from a midweek takeaway. It's easy to make and has the added punch of chilli, Vietnamese mint and Thai basil.

Slice these tasty little BLT sandwiches by the Australian Women's Weekly up into fingers so they can be accommodated by little hands. Because bacon is always a winner.

The luxurious flavour of these butterscotch bananas completely belies the ease with which they are prepared. These sticky, caramelised morsels can only be enhanced by lashings of the creamy nougat yoghurt topping.

For those evenings when you need something tasty for dinner in double quick time, this delicious angel hair pasta with smoked salmon and asparagus can be on your table in under 15 minutes.

This recipe is also nut-free. Note

While it's more commonly paired with apple, pear is a spectacular match for succulent pork.

Combine these 'brats' - otherwise known as bratwurst sausages - with cabbage and speck and you'll have a hearty and delicious meal. Perfect with a winter evening in front of the fire.

Baby spinach is sold in containers of loose leaves rather than in bunches. The leaves are tender and sweet and are the perfect complement to the velvety texture of the egg. Note

Broccolini is milder and sweeter than traditional broccoli and it is edible from flower to stem. When buying broccolini look for shiny stems with dark green buds and leaves. Note

Like a warm salad, these French style braised peas with spring onion and bacon makes an excellent side dish.

Jazz up your standard family weeknight dinner with this delicious grilled Mexican stack, made by layering tortillas with melted cheese and a tender spiced chicken filling.

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

When preparing the couscous, add the sugar to taste, as the orange glaze with the chicken is quite sweet. Note

Chunks of tender pork steeped in the the earthy warmth of ginger and coconut milk - you can't go wrong with this moreish meal to beat the winter chills.

Steak, bacon and mushrooms - the holy trinity of the culinary world join together in this whopper of a recipe that's all about the meat.

Snake beans are popular in Asian cooking. The pods are olive green, round, about 90cm long and 5-8mm wide. They are picked when young and crisp with soft seeds. If they are unavailable, use green beans. This dish would also be delicious with mixed seafood. Note

Kecap manis is an Indonesian soy sauce, thicker and sweeter than regular soy sauce. It can be found in the Asian section of most supermarkets. Note

Perfect as an after-school snack, or to meet those bottomless appetites during the school holidays.

This recipe utilises the classic Italian technique of removing sausage meat from the casing before cooking. It makes for a tasty, succulent pasta with sausage meat in a savoury tomato sauce.

Smoked salmon can be used instead of bacon. Note

Make these ahead of time and cook when ready to serve. Great for lunchboxes. Note

When you're not up for an argument, this tuna kedgeree by Woman's Day is the perfect option for hungry but fussy kids. You can spice up your own with some finely sliced red chilli.

Sure to become a firm family favourite, this dish combines the comfort of meatballs with the adventurous flavours of North Africa.

More than just a ham, egg and cheese toastie, the classic croque madame is perfect dish for brunch or supper, with a little bit of France in every bite.

Hot, savoury and tasty egg, bacon and parmesan pies make a great lunch or after-school snack. They're also great for popping in lunch boxes the following day.

This tasty fish cakes are made in the Thai-style, which involves processing whatever meat your using almost to a paste, this gives the cakes their unique texture. Serve these with cucumber chilli pickle and sweet chilli sauce for dipping.

Paratha is a flatbread that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It can be served with curry, or as we've done here, stuffed with a delicious spicy potato filling and eaten as a snack.

Eating brains can be a daunting prospect for some but if you can get over it, these herbed crumbed brains are utterly delicious. They make a very tasty breakfast dish, or a light snack.

Avocado, bean and rocket salad makes a great side for these tasty lamb chops served with a cherry tomato and olive salsa. Light, simple and perfectly satisfying.

Give your steak that something special and top it with our deliciously flavoured herbed butter. For a the perfect crispy side, look no further than pommes frites. The secret is to twice-cook them for extra crunch.

We used blue-eye fillets in this recipe, but you can use any firm white fish fillets you like. Serve with fresh lime slices, and accompany with fresh rice noodles stir-fried with grated zucchini and cabbage.

Next time you fancy a fry-up, try our scrambled eggs with chorizo. This Spanish sausage made with coarsely ground pork and highly seasoned with garlic and chillies is a tasty and sophisticated alternative to bacon.

Fried rice is the perfect way to use up leftover rice. A few minutes in the frypan, together with some fresh and healthy ingredients, and you'll soon have a filling and healthy dish for the kids.

This French inspired chicken liver pate with port and brandy is particularly heavenly. Just a little will go a long way. Serve as an appetiser with slices of lightly toasted baguette at your next dinner party.

We adore these crispy skinned fish fillets nestled on a pile of colourful vegetable ribbons and finished with a drizzle of lemon caper butter. We've used bream, but snapper or sea bass will do the trick just as well.

The pancetta and pea combination lift an otherwise ordinary dish to new heights. Serve with mashed potato and sweet potato for a crowd pleasing family meal.

Fresh and tasty.

This tofu and vegie burger recipe is a great stand-by for nights when you want or need to produce a vegetarian meal. They're packed with protein and totally yum.

The citrus flavour in this beautiful salad, together with the unique blend of fennel and haloumi make for a delightfully tangy dish with more than just a hint of the Mediterranean.

For such an incredibly simple dish, this chilli and garlic spaghettini is just loaded with flavour, and crunch thanks to the toasted breadcrumbs. A great pick-me-up dish when you're short on time.

Surf and turf is a hearty combination of the jewels of both land and sea. Not for vegetarians, this version combines marinara mix (ask your fishmonger to put it together for you) with a juicy steak. The result is divine.

Fill up on something substantial and incredibly tasty after a long weekend walk with this warm potato and chorizo salad. With spinach, red onion and cherry tomato too, it's full of nutrients as well as energy.

There's loads of flavour in this quick, throw-it-together spaghetti with leeks, bacon and chilli. This is the perfect recipe to have on hand when you need to cook a mid-week dinner in a hurry.