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Apple & rice cereal
Add rice cereal to other fruit purées, if you like. Note
Soy porridge with banana, whole seeds and almonds
Start your morning the right way with this nourishing soy porridge. Packed with whole grains, seeds, nuts and sweet banana, it is full of goodness to charge you for the day.
Beetroot, carrot and spinach juice
Refrigerate all ingredients before making the juice.Serve the juice within 30 minutes of making. Note
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Beetroot and orange salad
Blood oranges are available in winter. At other times use navel oranges instead. Segment the oranges over a bowl to catch any juice; use this in the dressing. Note
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Banana and raspberry maple smoothie
Replace raspberries with blueberries or strawberries, if you prefer. Add honey and ground cinnamon if desired. Add crushed ice to the blender for an even thicker smoothie. Note
Angel hair pasta with smoked salmon & asparagus
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.
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Chunky ham and fig sandwiches
Spread bread with a little fig jam when fresh figs are not available. Note
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After eight hot chocolate
We used crème de menthe for the mint-flavoured liqueur. Note
Bratwurst with cabbage & speck
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.
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Baby toffee figs
We like to use green-skinned baby figs, they are very seasonal; check with your specialist greengrocer for availability. The toffee is very hot, so take care when dipping the figs into the toffee. Note
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Sweet chilli cream cheese dip
Leave the cream cheese to soften or if you haven’t the time, cut it into cubes and beat it with an electric mixer before adding other ingredients. Note
Sweet and sour beef mince with vegetables
Kecap manis is a dark brown, thick and sweet indonesian soy sauce. It usually contains star anise, garlic and palm sugar, giving it a sharp, complex flavour. Find it at supermarkets and Asian food shops. Note
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Warm octopus and olive salad
A fresh green salad is given a whole new lease of life with tender baby octopus, olives, herbs and lemon. Baby octopus are much easier to prepare than their bigger brethren.
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Lemongrass prawn skewers
Spicy, sweet and fragrant, these prawn skewers are great barbecued for lunch and make perfect finger food for parties.
Thai-style green salad
This lovely green salad packs in heaps of fragrant Thai herbs and spices and the light mint and peanut dressing adds a fresh flavour and loads of crunch. Enjoy as a healthy side, or light lunch or dinner.
Cheesy hot dog puffs
Having a gathering? Give the frozen party pies a miss and hand around a piping hot batch of these tasty, cheesy hot dog puffs. Snack food never tasted so good.
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Greek almond crescents
Adding a few drops of almond essence will give this tasty Greek almond crescents by recipes+ a lovely flavour. Wrap them in colourful paper and present them as a lovely Easter gift.
Grilled salmon with asian greens
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
Chocolate love pots
With a name like chocolate love pots, you can't go past these little pots of chocolately goodness when planning a romantic dinner.
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Bacon, zucchini and corn cakes
Smoked salmon can be used instead of bacon. Note
Korean fish stir-fry
This is a quick dish – have everything ready before you begin to cook. Note
Pork with broccolini and oyster sauce
For this recipe, you can use any Asian greens you have on hand. Roast cashews on an oven tray in a moderate oven, 180°C, for 5-10 minutes. Chop roughly, if liked. Note
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Vietnamese chicken coleslaw
You can add herbs, lemon slices or peppercorns to the poaching liquid. For a lunchbox version, add cooked rice vermicelli to the salad and use as a filling for rice-paper rolls. Note
French onion meatballs
Make these ahead of time and cook when ready to serve. Great for lunchboxes. Note
Tuna kedgeree
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.
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Somen and dashi broth
Sōmen noodles are a classic Japanese noodle and can be served hot or cold. Here, we've teamed them with a piping hot savoury dashi broth and shiitake mushrooms. You can add extra ingredients like sliced snow peas or green beans or shallots.
Stir-fried seafood with ginger
Imagine you're on holiday at your favourite Asian destination as you whip up our stir-fried seafood with ginger. If you fancy some heat, add a few slices of red chilli and enjoy with an icy-cold beer or white wine.
Spinach and ricotta gnocchi with sage butter
This gnocchi recipe is a little more forgiving that its potato based cousin. Nervous cooks should dive confidently into this spinach and ricotta with sage butter version. The result will be as light and delicate as you could wish for.
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Pasta primavera
What better way to enjoy the delights of fresh spring vegetables than this pasta primavera with its tangy herb and mustard dressing. Store leftovers in a tupperware container for a delicious and healthy lunch the next day.
Za’atar pizza
Sprinkled with freshly made za'atar, this crisp, spicy pizza slices are delicious either dipped in yoghurt, or with a spoonful dolloped on top. Great as a snack, starter or a share platter.
Garlic and herb bread
Hot and crisp from the grill, few can resist the heady aroma and charm of a classic garlic bread. Often served as an accompaniment to pasta, it's just as delicious all by itself.
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Scrambled eggs with chorizo
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.
Baked coconut custard tarts
Sweet and satisfying, these little baked coconut custard tarts have the added nutty depth of both shredded and desiccated coconut, plus a dash of lemon zest.
Sichuan steak with mushroom salad
Rare, grilled steak with sichuan pepper is gorgeous served with a spicy mushroom, fennel and onion salad. A light, savoury and satisfying meal.
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Chinese barbecued pork and mushroom stir fry
This Chinese barbecued pork and mushroom stir fry contains the lovely red-coated sticky pork, commonly known as char siu, that is a staple of Cantonese cuisine. It is widely available in Asian food stores.
Afghan biscuits
These chocolatey Afghan biscuits are absolutely delicious enjoyed with a mug of coffee for afternoon tea. They keep well covered in the fridge for up to a week, but we don't think they'll last that long.
Vietnamese chicken rice paper rolls
Fresh and tasty.
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Tomato and rocket bruschetta
This tomato and rocket bruschetta would make a lovely fresh starter to your next summer barbecue. For a variation, replace the dill with basil and add a little garlic.
Tofu and vegie burger
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.
Banana split
This classic American dessert is always an all-time favourite. Don't be shy with the chocolate sauce, and if you'd like a grown up version, you can lace the topping with your favourite liqueur.
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Orange, fennel and haloumi salad
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.
Cherry parfait
Topped with crunchy toasted oats, these layered yoghurt and cherry parfaits are a quick, delicious and healthy dessert. You can add a handful of slivered almonds to the toasted oats for extra crunch if you like.
Pork kway teow
Pork kway teow is a popular dish with distinctive Asian flavours and is very quick and easy to prepare. Add extra chillies to spice things up, or go easy on the heat, depending on your taste.
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Apple puree
Home made puree is a great first food for babies, and apple is an eternal favourite. You can make this same recipe using pear if you prefer.
Grilled scallop salad with lime dressing
Quick, simple, tangy and delicious, this scallop and lime salad is a perfect accompaniment to summer days. Serve as a starter at your next barbecue alongside a glass of icy cold, crisp white wine.
Chocolate and cinnamon affogato shots
Affogato is a hugely popular Italian dessert that is composed of a small bowl of ice-cream, a shot of espresso and, sometimes, a shot of liqueur. These chocolate and cinnamon affogato shots are our cheeky take on the original.
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Cucumber and fetta salad with za’atar
Za'atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend typically including roasted sesame seeds, thyme and sumac, although its exact combination varies according to its maker. It is delightfully tart and fragrant, and adds a unique flavour and kick to many dishes.
Asparagus and smoked chicken salad
This bright and zesty salad will tickle your taste buds. Smoked chicken and asparagus salad with a buttermilk dressing makes a great lunch or light dinner.
Barbecued lamb chops with vegetables
Fire up the barbecue with these juicy marinated lamb chops. Served with crisp and colourful vegetables and a dollop of your favourite mustard, they're sure to please.
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Gado gado
This traditional Indonesian vegetable salad is a great snack to include in kids' lunchboxes. Fried firm tofu can be included in gado gado, making this a perfectly substantial meal for vegetarians, too.
Fresh peaches and dates with orange blossom water
When you are blessed with an over abundance of beautifully ripe and juicy stone fruit, consider taking a culinary trip to the Middle East with this fresh peaches and dates with orange blossom recipe.
Prawn cocktail with lime aïoli
We've given the traditional 70's prawn cocktail a modern twist by using baby rocket leaves rather than iceberg lettuce and accompanying it with a light and zesty garlic and lime aïoli.
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Mango, raspberry and makrut lime sorbets in dacquoise
This dessert is a feast for the eyes and the mouth. Sorbets are deceptively easy to make, but never fail to impress. These tropical flavoured, brightly coloured versions are particularly splendid.
White chocolate and honeycomb mousse
These simple, quick to prepare mousse desserts are as delicious as they sound. Take care when heating the white chocolate mixture; if the heat is too high, the chocolate will "seize" or become lumpy.
Mixed berries with sponge fingers
If you're looking for a super easy dessert, something to whip up in a matter of minutes, this mixed berries with sponge fingers recipe is perfect. Like a deconstructed trifle in a pudding glass.
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Angel hair pasta with tomato, tuna and capers
Angel hair pasta, also known as barbina, or "capelli d'angelo" in Italian, are long, delicate strands of spaghetti-like pasta. This tomato, tuna and capers angel hair pasta recipe is fresh and tasty.
Chilli prawn salad with noodles
Make the most of alfresco dining with this simple and healthy chilli prawn salad with noodles. It is packed full of the fresh, distinctive flavours of Asia and makes a healthy and delicious light lunch or supper.
Beetroot, asparagus and feta salad
This easy beetroot, asparagus and feta salad is packed full of colour and goodness and makes an appetising addition to the barbecue table. The tangy dressing and walnuts add an extra depth of flavour and texture.
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Barbecue lamb kebabs
These lamb kebabs are perfect for a lazy summer barbecue. The addition of a fresh mediterranean style tomato, olive and fetta salad completes the dish.
Smoked salmon finger sandwiches
These elegant, simple little finger sandwiches are easy to make and full of flavour, the chives and shallots cutting through the rich oiliness of smoked salmon. Perfect for an afternoon-tea party, or when you fancy something small and tasty for lunch.
Traditional daiquiri
The daiquiri was created in a small Cuban town of the same name by an American engineer, who combined the local spirit (rum) with native limes to make the ultimate pick-me-up after a hot day in the iron mines.
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Scallop and spinach salad
For a perfectly cooked scallop, heat the pan to medium-hot. You should hear an audible sizzle when you place them in the pan. Cook just two minutes either side for this fresh, healthy and luxurious salad.
Coppa and ricotta panini
Coppa is a traditional Italian pork cold cut and is delicious with ricotta on this toasted panini. Experiment with different fillings like pastrami, sun dried tomato, mushroom and different types of cheese.
Coconut cherry slice
This coconut cherry slice manages to be just a little bit posh while at the same time packing a delicious chocolatey punch. Enjoy with your afternoon coffee or tea.
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Chocolate fudge sauce
Chocolate fudge sauce is the perfect accompaniment to ice-cream, puddings and poached fruit. Just one taste of our deluxe home made version and we're confident you'll never resort to the bottled stuff again.
Pan-fried asparagus with parmesan
Pan frying asparagus intensifies their natural flavour. Serve this delicious asparagus with parmesan dish with lemon wedges, a little plate of butter pats and a pepper grinder.
Fresh tomato and chilli pasta
This fresh tomato and chilli pasta is the perfect midweek family meal that will satisfy everyone. Serve alongside some crusty garlic bread and the kids will be at the table before you can say "dinner's ready!"
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Thai chicken noodle soup
This Thai chicken noodle soup is full of all those lovely and distinctive Asian flavours and will not fail to please. Best of all, you can be enjoying a steaming bowl in under 15 minutes. What's not to love?
Chocolate zabaglione
Light as air and beautifully frothy, zabaglione is a classic Italian dessert. You can spice up this lovely chocolate zabaglione by adding a teaspoon of orange zest at the end, like a sophisticated jaffa.
Waldorf salad
Originally invented in New York at the hotel of its namesake, this traditional Waldorf salad contains all of the original elements. Later editions include raisins and chicken, but we've stuck with the classic recipe, here.
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Chermoula marinated fish
Chermoula is a fragrant and flavourful marinade made from a combination of spices mixed with lemon juice. It is commonly used in North African cuisine to flavour seafood or meat. We've used trevally for this recipe.
Zabaglione
Sometimes a dessert, sometimes a beverage, we can all agree that the deliciously rich and fluffy Italian zabaglione is a delight, whatever its form. A touch of marsala gives this version its kick.
Prawns with chilli, coriander and lime butter
Try these prawns with chilli, coriander and lime butter for a refreshing twist on this Aussie seafood staple. It works beautifully as a starter or even as a main, along with fresh, crusty bread.
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Brandy butter
A classic Christmas accompaniment.
Barbecue prawn and chorizo skewers with bean and tomato salad
These barbecue prawn and chorizo skewers are so easy to prepare and assemble. The the tangy lime flavoured mustard dressing will have your guests coming back for more. Serve with a cold beer or crisp wine.
Crispy snapper with buttery capers
Snapper is an incredibly versatile fish. It can be barbecued, grilled, steamed or fried with equally delicious results. This pan seared version with buttery capers results in tender flesh and tasty, crispy skin.
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Asparagus and broad bean salad
Drizzled with a herby lemon dressing and scattered with toasted pecans, this salad is a wonderful way to celebrate the arrival of spring.
Garlic prawns and buk choy with herbed rice
Give your family a taste of Southeast Asia with these garlic prawns and buk choy with herbed rice. Buk choy is becoming a common vegetable in many Australian kitchens and not without good reason. It's healthy, delicious and versatile.
Eggplant crisps
Few people can resist the temptation of freshly cooked vegetable crisps. While potato is the commonly chosen option, consider the humble eggplant. You'll be surprised how tasty these crispy morsels can be.
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Braised prawns with vegetables
This colourful Asian-inspired stir-fry is healthy, simple to make and can be on your dinner table in a flash or even quicker if you buy your prawns pre-prepared. It is equally delicious served with steamed rice or noodles.
Grilled figs with ricotta and honeycomb on toasted fruit bread
Honeycomb is the structure made of beeswax that houses the honey; this edible chewy comb, saturated with honey, is absolutely delicious and available in health food stores and some supermarkets.
Ice-cream with espresso and irish cream
Hit the trifecta and enjoy an all-in-one coffee, dessert and after dinner drink with this heavenly ice-cream with espresso and irish cream treat. Never has there been so much exquisiteness in such a little glass.
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Steak and aioli sandwiches
Go upmarket with these juicy steak and aioli sandwiches, served on crusty grilled ciabatta with perfectly seasoned grilled tomatoes. Serve it with plenty of salad and you'll have a perfectly balanced and delicious meal.
Chicken nachos
If you're looking for something quick, easy and satisfying next time you're feeding a crowd, then this chicken nachos recipe is just the ticket. This beloved and popular Tex-Mex dish is a guaranteed winner.
