Less than 15 minutes

Make the perfect tapas-style dish; warm olives and chilli from Australian Women's Weekly.

Hot grilled fish paired with a fiery tomato and cucumber salsa makes for a mouth-watering summer dish.

All this layered honey cake needed to take it from tasty to ridiculously delicious was just a touch of mixed spice and lashings of honeyed cream. You'll love it.

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

The perfect dessert for the family.

This salad is at its best served straight after cooking the prawns. Note

Basil and feta stuffed capsicums, capsicum recipe, brought to you by Australian Women's Weekly

If you're looking for a sweet treat that will appeal to young and old and isn't too full of sugar, these frozen coconut bananas with passionfruit dip are for you!

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

This Greek-style marinade is great for flavouring all meats.

Crunchy, fresh and full of flavour, this carrot and daikon salad is dressed with lemon, vinegar, mint and black sesame seeds.

Check the cookies a few minutes before the end of baking time if they feel a little soft, but firm, give one cookie a gentle push with the side of your thumb. A cooked cookie will slide easily on the tray. The cookies will become crisp on cooling. Note

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

These grilled pears with vanilla ice-cream make a simple, elegant dessert.

Flummery originated in rural Britain, where it was made with oatmeal or wheat ears soaked in warm water for up to three days. Over time, fruit and gelatine (or 'isinglass', before gelatine was invented) were used instead of grain, turning it into a jelly-like dessert.

East meets West in these delicious Asian-style pork meatball rolls with hoisin mayonnaise.

For pure crunchy peanut-buttery bliss you can't go past these cookies. If you like, replace the chocolate melts with chopped dark (semi-sweet) chocolate.

You will need one bunch of red radishes for this recipe. This recipe is best made just before serving, it will become soggy if left standing. Note

Add a handful of freshly grated parmesan cheese at the end of cooking these cheesy scrambled eggs with spinach if you like.

Use bought small (15cm) pizza bases if you like. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

The molten part of this chocolate pudding is created by not cooking this dish all the way through, but just enough to create a piping hot 'molten' like centre, that combines beautifully with the good quality vanilla ice cream or cream that you'll spoon on top!

It's hard to eat poorly when you've got a carton of eggs in the fridge, even if there's little else around. Eggs represent very compact packets of protein and nutrients ready to be turned into a nutritious meal in minutes. Master an omelette then you can create a filling according to what you have on hand.

A healthy and delicious Japanese starter or side dish of teriyaki snow peas and snap peas.

Create a Chinese sensation.

Enjoy these sweet little cranberry and coconut treats with a cup of tea or coffee and good conversation.

Tasty and tender, these chicken, carrot and feta patties make a great lunch or light dinner.

If preferred, use eating chocolate, broken into pieces for melting. Be careful not to overheat chocolate when melting as it will become hard and unusable. Add a few drops of peppermint essence to the mixture if liked. Note

Delicious chicken tenderloins with a tangy coconut and peanut sauce.

Soak 12 bamboo skewers in water for at least an hour before using to prevent them from scorching during cooking. Note

These easy vegetarian pita pockets will be gobbled up by the whole family.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Egg rings are available at selected supermarkets and homeware stores. Note

It’s a lot easier to slice the steak into wafer-thin strips if you partially freeze it first. Serve immediately with steamed rice. Recipe should be prepared as required. Note

Chimichurri is a spicy marinade and dipping sauce often served with grilled meat; it is popular in many Latin and South American countries, especially Argentina.

Japanese flavours permeate this dish, from the soy mirin dressing to the crispy nori shreds on top of the grilled tuna.

It’s a lot easier to slice the steak into wafer-thin strips if you partially freeze it first. Accompany with rice, if desired. Note

A fresh, light and tasty dinner that's full of goodness, salmon with teriyaki chilli sauce will become a go-to dinner.

Peppery rocket is one of the best things to top a pizza in recent years, and is perfect paired with ham, cherry tomatoes and ricotta on these simple pita pocket pizzas.

This omelette wrap is not only gluten-free, it's also wheat-free, yeast-free and nut-free. A great stand-by to have on hand, the omelette and mayonnaise mixture can be made the night before and stored, covered, in the refrigerator until ready to assemble the next day.

Super simple and seriously tasty, this spaghetti with anchovies, olives and rocket is the ideal mid-week dinner.

If you have time, marinate the chops, covered, for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Note

Carrot raita

Thick ready-made custard is sold in the refrigerated section of supermarkets. Note

Tasty, spiced prawn skewers make a fabulous lunch with salad and char-grilled bread on the side.

Rich and full of flavour, this recipe for veal cutlets with red pesto sauce is quick and easy but very tasty.

Indian-style tandoori lamb cutlets with sweet mango chutney from Australian Women's Weekly.

Smoked salmon, creamy mascarpone and dill make a fabulous filling for these crepe-wrapped roulade slices.

Use a 150ml cocktail glass; garnish a straw. Note

Store-bought pesto is available from the refrigerated section of most supermarkets (near the dips). You will also find it in the pasta aisle. Note

Drizzled with melted white chocolate, these delightful cookies are perfect for a special occasion.

Broccoli, cut into small florets, can be substituted for broccolini if unavailable. Note

Regular extra virgin olive oil and ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon rind can be substituted for lemon-infused olive oil. Note

Celebrate the arrival of spring with this vibrant salad complete with tender grilled lamb, juicy tomatoes and fresh podded peas.

Store squares in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Note

Toast sesame seeds in a small frying pan, over medium heat, shaking pan occasionally, until golden and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Note

We used the grenadine syrup to add some colour to the punch; you can use any cordial you like, however, the colour may not be as intense as that of the grenadine. Strawberry ice-blocks can be made at least a week before the party. Finish the punch as close to serving as possible. Note

Soy and chilli permeate the flesh of this tender, steamed fish served with a pile of greens and sweet chilli sauce.

This salad is light, fresh and crisp. It can be very glamorously presented or thrown together in a more rustic style.

These spiced little cheesy triangles make a lovely light lunch or protein-rich afternoon tea.

Toast fingers can be made the day before and stored in an airtight container. The tomato and cheese can be chopped the day before, and placed in separate small bowls, covered with plastic wrap and stored in the fridge. Parsley should be chopped and fingers assembled just before serving. Note

Serve this chilli crab with finger bowls and plenty of napkins. Shellfish or nut crackers make breaking the claws easier and a long, narrow seafood fork helps remove the flesh.

Use a zesting tool to remove the rind from the lemon. Replace the lemon juice and rind with orange for a sweeter, more subtle citrus flavour. We used red witlof for added colour, but use your favourite salad mix. Use hot-smoked salmon or shredded barbecued chicken breast as an alternative. Freeze any leftover sourdough to […]

These simple little strawberry shortcakes are made using pastry rather than shortbread, making them lighter and quicker to bake.

When making several serves, make up to three quantities of recipe in cocktail shaker at a time. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Chorizo, a highly seasoned Spanish pork sausage, can be smoked or air-dried, and is as good grilled and eaten on its own as it is used as an ingredient, traditionally in an authentic paella. Note

On the days when you're pressed for time to come up with the perfect homemade dessert it's perfectly ok to get a little extra help from your local supermarket. Topped with this deliciously tart passionfruit cream, you'd never know the crêpes were store bought.

Red or white wine vinegar can be substituted for the sherry vinegar Note

Microwave fried rice is a commercially prepared mixture of egg, ham, vegetables and rice. It is available from supermarkets. You can make your own fried rice if you prefer. Serve with chilli sauce and lime wedges. Note

This delicious Japanese inspired miso broth is beautiful enjoyed with fresh salmon sashimi and light soba noodles.

This refreshing salad is perfect for the lunchbox.

Light and colourful tomato salad with labne and za'atar, a Middle Eastern spice mixture.

One version of the Fallen Angel cocktail is made with crème de menthe, but this version, using blue curaçao, is more popular with us. Glass 350ml piña colada. Note

A super-fast and easy turkey and tomato salsa quesadillas for the whole family to enjoy as a snack.

Recipe is best prepared as required. Nashi are also known as Asian pears but are now widely cultivated in Australia. They are round in shape with a very juicy, crisp, sweet, white flesh. You can substitute any other variety of pear, if preferred. Note