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Succulent chicken breasts stuffed with ricotta and basil make a wonderful dinner party dish. Using a piping bag to fill the pockets with stuffing will make it easier.

An uncomplicated recipe that can be prepared as an everyday meal, or a `glam’ one for special occasions. Note

The food of Thailand takes first prize in the popularity stakes these days and no wonder: quick and easy to prepare, delicious recipes such as this are every cook's dream

Delight your guests with these crisp sheets of freshly made, herbed flat bread.

Red emperor can be used in place of mahi mahi, if you prefer. This corn and chilli salad goes well with Mexican food too ­ use it to accompany beef fajitas or bean and cheese burritos. Note

This light garden salad of an exotic mix of herbs and crisp vegetables perfectly matches a hearty meal.

Any thick crusty-style bread can be used for this delicious dish. Serve it as a decadent supper on cold winter nights.

The evidence is in; tuna is excellent for your heart and brain function. Luckily it also tastes great, especially when accompanied by this wonderful basil pesto and smashed potatoes.

Refreshing and tasty, this salad would be excellent accompanied with grilled meat.

For a tasty, comforting meal, try these silky prawn and coriander dumplings in a fragrant ginger chicken broth.

This colourful, nutritious salad would be perfect served with grilled meat.

You can use brown sugar instead of the palm sugar. Green tea soba noodles are flavoured with powdered green tea and are available from Asian food stores and in the Asian food section of most large supermarkets. Use plain dried soba noodles, if you like. Note

This light, fragrant dish is simply delicious sprinkled with micro cress and served with a loaf of warm crusty bread.

Chimichurri salsa with t-bone steak

Making the tapenade using a mortar and pestle will give it a lovely thick, yet smooth, texture. Try stirring a spoonful of tapenade into a pasta sauce or vegetable soup, spreading it on a slice of bruschetta or canapé base, or thinning it with mayonnaise for a dip or lemon and olive oil to flavour […]

Served alongside some sliced barbecued duck, this zesty Asian salad is full of spice and packs a punch.

Fresh and tender Thai beef on a bed or noodle salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

These fluffy potato gnocchi make classic Italian comfort food, served in a creamy basil pesto sauce.

These patties make great sandwich fillings along with the cucumber and lettuce or even baby spinach leaves. Use your favourite sliced bread, bread rolls or wrapstyle flatbread.

Fried shallot (homm jiew) and fried garlic (kratiem jiew) are used as condiments on the table or sprinkled over cooked dishes. Both can be purchased canned or in cellophane bags at Asian grocery stores; once opened, leftovers will keep for months if tightly sealed. Make your own by slicing shallots or garlic thinly and shallow-frying […]

This Indian pickle hails from Goa, and is delicious spread on sandwiches or mixed with rice and eaten with curries. Note

Slice avocado just before assembling the salad. You can substitute prawns or lobster for the balmain bugs, if you prefer. You can use opal basil leaves, instead of the sweet leaves, if preferred. Tomatoes can be browned on an oven tray under a grill or in a hot oven. This recipe can be made with […]

Serve these moreish little bites at your next gathering and watch as they quickly disappear.

Let the smell of baking bread and fragrant rosemary infuse your home as you whip up this delicious quickbread.

Crispy grilled chicken with a delicious flavour-packed Thai-style nam jim.

Warm, fragrant and delicious, this potato, prawn and scallop salad makes a great starter or lunch.

If you can find fresh orecchiette, use them instead of the packaged dried version. Note

A simple and delicious roast chicken with rosemary and garlic from Australian Women's Weekly.

Served with grilled pita bread, this beautiful slow-cooked lamb stew is just what you need on a cold day.

These tasty chicken pockets are filled with melting cheese, chopped sage and pancetta.

This stunning salmon dish is perfect for a special occasion such as Christmas.

Incredibly fresh, light and full of flavour, this salad makes for a very special weekend lunch dish.

Yeast-free. Note

Trout is such a delicious fish that the secret is to do not much more than cook it well. Here, we've complimented it with a simple lemon and thyme butter and served it with some baby leeks. A perfect dinner for two.

Fragrant, healthy and fun Thai salad cups for dinner, lunch or as side dish.

A quick and easy dish that is full of big flavours.

These bite-sized morsels of trout and pomelo salad are mouth-watering with hits of flavour from roasted peanut nam jim, fresh ginger, coconut and lime.

You can buy artichoke quarters from most delicatessens. You could use steamed broccolini if artichokes are not available. If fresh broad beans are not available, buy them frozen. Note

Make your own hand-cut garlic and herb wedges from Australian Women's Weekly.

Freeze individual cooled patties in airtight containers for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge; reheat in microwave or eat at room temperature. Note

Thai chilli jam is a good condiment dolloped onto grilled meat, chicken or fish, and is also just as great when used as a curry paste or stir-fry sauce. A combination of garlic, shallots, chilli, tomato paste, fish sauce, galangal, spices and shrimp paste, it is sold under various names and can be found in […]

This zesty crumbed fish is packed with flavor and crunch. Perfect for a simple dinner with family or friends.

PASTRY For information on how to wash leeks, see page 112. Note

Serve thick slices of this herby crumbed chicken with a big green salad for a delicious, speedy dinner.

Traditional Thai chicken broth with flavoursome coriander wontons from Australian Women's Weekly.

This mezze is very simple. Success lies in the quality of the ingredients: choose ripe tomatoes, good bread and quality oil.

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.

Serve up this delicious Mediterranean style bruschetta at your next gathering. Haloumi is a cheese that just begs to be grilled, and combined with tomatoes, basil and capers it is out of this world.

The lobster meat in the tail is the sweetest and most delicately flavoured. Enjoy this decadent salad.

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!

Make your own healthy warm chicken and coriander salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

This fragrant, nutritious meal is a beautiful way to enjoy fresh fish.

This decadent, creamy salmon mousse served with crisp toasts is so easy to make and perfect for a cocktail party.

This easy vegetarian pasta dish is perfect for the whole family.

Served with a plum dipping sauce, these pork and cabbage rice paper rolls are great for a share platter and require no cooking.

Tossed in a zingy red wine vinaigrette, this salad is full of flavours due to a variety of punchy herbs and greens.

Balmain bugs, otherwise known as butterfly fan lobster, was used in this recipe, but you could also use the same weight of scampi or uncooked large king prawns.

This soup makes a fantastic meal for winter nights.

Mint and orange combine to flavour this amazing glazed tropical fruit salad. If you like, serve with a dollop of creamy coconut ice-cream for an indulgent summer treat.

Suitable to freeze at the end of step 3. Note

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.

A fragrant and fresh Vietnamese coleslaw with a sweet and sour lime dressing.

In southern Italy and Sicily this dish is called braciole and in the northern regions it is called involtini; our version of this classic veal dish also has a burst of sage.

Chiffonade is a way of cutting leafy herbs into thin strips. Lay leaves flat on top of each other, then roll up tightly and cut into thin strips. Note

Salting the zucchini draws out excess moisture. Some salt will remain after you squeeze out this moisture, so season the fritters lightly. Chop the basil for the fritters just before using as it will start to blacken. The fritters and pesto can be made a day ahead; refrigerate in separate airtight containers. To reheat fritters, […]

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

A fancy and exquisite tapas-style warm herb and citrus marinated olives.

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.

This herb sauce is divine served with grilled meats or as a sandwich spread.

Roast lamb is always a crowd pleaser. Team it with mint sauce and you'll be rewarded with rapturous applause and cheering. Well, almost.

Best made just before serving, this bright and fragrant soup with juicy beef dumplings is perfect for cold winter nights. Add some extra chilli if you like more heat.

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

It's important not to overcrowd the turkey, fennel and lemon in the baking dish so they cook evenly and caramelise.

For a fabulous breakfast, brunch or lunch, serve these divine baked ricottas with thick slices of sourdough toast.

These delicious herb-crusted lamb racks are brilliant served with kipfler potatoes and a green salad to create a gourmet dinner the whole family will love. Leaving the racks to rest for 10 minutes will guarantee a tender result.

A delicious tomato, zucchini & oregano slice from Australian Women's Weekly.

Veal schnitzel is thinly sliced steak available crumbed or plain (uncrumbed); we use plain uncrumbed schnitzel, sometimes called escalopes, in our recipes. Because veal schnitzels (escalopes) are a very lean cut of meat, they dry out quickly if overcooked. Fry them over a high heat for a short time. Note

This whole barbecued veal fillet with salsa verde stuffing works just as well with a whole beef sirloin fillet.