These gluten-free coconut, almond and berry cupcakes make the perfect sweet treat with a cup of tea.

A little bit sticky and a little bit spicy, these pork chops won't disappoint, especially not with side of crunchy coleslaw. If you prefer, you could substitute the blue cheese for feta.

Fragrant and sticky Thai-style pork on broccolini from Australian Women's Weekly.

Microwave Curried Rice mixture suitable. Note

Makes enough to accompany 500g of grilled or roasted mixed vegetables, also goes well with grilled chicken tenderloins,fish or beef skewers, roasted eggplant; stirred into a filling for fresh spring rolls. Stir ¼ cup hot water into sauce to thin it, if desired. Note

Combine remaining ingredients in small bowl, pour over slaw mixture; toss gently, season to taste. Note

Filling can be made a day ahead. Cover; refrigerate until required. Palmiers, flat, flaky, palm-shaped French pastries, are traditionally made as a sweet with caramelised sugar. We have come up with this savoury version. Note

Impress your guests this autumn with this simple, stunning dessert. The addition of thickened cream sweetened with maple syrup rather than the usual sugar is simply perfect.

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

Delicious and tender beef kebabs threaded with red onion and lathered in teriyaki sauce.

You can use 750g (1½ pounds) frozen broad beans. Boil, refresh and remove skins as for fresh broad beans in step 1. Baharat is a middle eastern spice available from some delis and middle eastern grocers. If it’s hard to find, use moroccan spice mix instead which is readily available from supermarkets. Falafel mixture can […]

Layers of dark chocolate cake and spiked chocolate mousse make this cake a boozy and decadent treat, perfect for a special occasion.

This delicate pasta dish combines the loveliest of summer flavours.

Walk into any French patisserie and you will be greeted by a feast for the eyes. Among the delights you will surely see the delicate galette, topped with any variety of fruit; we've chosen mango and coconut cream

Assemble pieces ready to be iced. Use a palette knife to make scales. Position paper pattern on cake. Note

Delicate flaked almonds and piquant anchovies add great flavour to these juicy trout fillets.

Put the kettle on and enjoy a slice of this old-fashioned spiced sponge roll, just like Gran used to make.

If fresh coconut is unavailable, use 1 cup finely shredded dried coconut. The chutney is best if made with a firm (just underripe) honeydew melon. To open a fresh coconut, pierce one of the eyes then roast coconut briefly in a very hot oven only until cracks appear in the shell. Cool, then break the […]

Fresh and crunchy Vietnamese marinated beef salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Light and healthy wasabi, soy and sesame noodles from Australian Women's Weekly.

Try serving the fruit kebabs with chocolate sprinkles and desiccated coconut as well as 100s & 1000s. Note

Super speedy and full of strong, clean flavours, this delicious pasta is a great starter or main, for entertaining or a family dinner.

The trick to stir-frying is having all the ingredients chopped, weighed and measured before you start cooking. This is known as mise en place', and translates to everything in its place and ready to go. Trim the snow peas, peeling the stem and string away from the peas, then cut snow peas in half. To […]

A sweet and nutty beef stir-fry with broccolini from Australian Women's Weekly.

A super fast and easy stir fry of egg noodles with chicken in tamari, mirin, ginger and garlic marinade.

Bamboo mats are available at Japanese supermarkets and selected Asian supermarkets. Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

If you want to reduce the intensity of the chillies, remove their seeds and membranes before roasting. You can use chopped prawns or diced scallops instead of the crab meat if you like. You will need 3 limes for this recipe. Avocados are grown year round in Australia with varieties peaking at different times. One […]

Get the kids helping in the kitchen with these adorable funny face cupcakes.

You can substitute rib-eye (scotch fillet) or sirloin (new-york cut) steak for the eye fillet in this recipe. Note

Topped with golden, flaky pastry these individual chicken, leek and mushroom pies are great for either lunch or dinner.

This delicious Middle Eastern dip is made with chickpeas, yoghurt and garlic. Serve it up with fresh Lebanese bread to create a delicious starter or healthy snack.

Dusted with cocoa, these elegant chocolate soufflés are well worth the effort of making, especially served with a big dollop of spiked mascarpone.

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

Tia Maria and Kahlua are both coffee-flavoured liqueurs and would work well in this recipe. Serve it up as a special grown-up treat along with your afternoon cuppa with friends.

The crêpes can be made a day ahead, layer them between sheets of baking paper, then cover and store in the fridge. Note

soak eight bamboo skewers in cold water for an hour before use to prevent them splintering or scorching during cooking. Note

Turkish grilled chicken club sandwich served with refreshing coriander aioli.

Kingfish fillets work well with this dish as it has a robust flavour that stands up well to the pesto. Served here with spinach, you have a healthy, low carb evening meal.

These barbecued prawns with a spicy, Indian-style marinade make a fabulous starter, or a platter of finger food for passing round at a party.

You'll win lots of friends with this luscious layered nachos recipe topped with fresh guacamole and sour cream.

Beef ribs with a subtle and sweet maple and sherry glaze from Australian Women's Weekly.

The sweet citrus flavours of the mandarin are a wonderful contract to the richness of the pork in this fresh, crisp salad.

Sponge-finger biscuits are also known as savoiardi biscuits, savoy biscuits, lady’s fingers or sponge fingers; they are long, oval-shaped Italian-style crisp fingers made from sponge-cake mixture, and are available from supermarkets. Recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note

Exquisite Japanese teriyaki pork with wasabi dressing served with a colourful salad.

If limes are too expensive you can use lemons instead. Any firm white fish is good for this recipe. Note

Grilled lamb cutlets with a bright and colourful pea mash.

Bananas are a good source of the minerals potassium, which helps our brains function properly, and phosphorous, essential for good health. They are also a great source of easy-to-digest fibre. Don’t peel or cut the bananas until you’re just ready to assemble this dessert because they’ll turn brown quickly. Note

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.

Japanese-style chicken and egg on rice is a savoury and satisfying dinner.

Fennel adds a fresh astringency to a savoury prawn risotto.

With a crunchy coconut topping, these fluffy banana muffins go perfectly with that morning or afternoon cuppa.

This pudding is also great served topped with fresh mango slices, instead of the banana, if you like. Sago is a grain often used in puddings and desserts; it is available from some supermarkets and most health-food stores.

For variations on the filling, use a combination of smoked salmon (or crab meat or prawns) with cucumber, avocado and pickled vegetables. Sushi seasoning is a mixture of rice vinegar, sugar and salt; it is available in bottles from Asian food stores and the Asian food section of supermarkets.

If you can’t find dried pineapple you can use the same amount of finely chopped dried apricot instead. Note

This crumble goes well with custard. Note

Balsamic white vinegar is a clear and lighter version of balsamic vinegar; it has a fresh, sweet clean taste, and is available from major supermarkets and delicatessens. Note

Serve up this winter warming mixed mushroom risotto for dinner tonight. It's full of flavour and perfect if you're after a vegetarian meal that will be more than substantial.

There's something divine about the tanginess of lemon curd coupled with freshly made pikelets. Easy to make, they're the ideal mid-morning or afternoon snack.

Healthy and hearty tomato & borlotti soup from Australian Women's Weekly.

These teeny tiramisu cupcake towers are not only adorable, but a delightful option for dessert!

Loaded with ginger, chilli and herbs, these sticky beef patties with Chinese broccoli make a delicious meal served with steamed rice.

Drain the morello sour cherries and reserve the syrup for use in the recipe. Note

We used whiting in this recipe. This recipe goes well with low-fat natural yoghurt and lemon wedges. Note

This colourful, tasty salad makes a perfect side dish for a summer barbecue.

Crispy and delicious chicken and ham patties that are great in burgers or for a snack.

OK these can be a little fiddly, but we've used ready made wonton wrappers here so that makes things a little easier, and just as delicious. Your guests will be impressed!

This spectacular dish is surprisingly simple, it's a great dish to serve up for a night of relaxed entertaining.

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

Keeping time: 1 week. Note

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

A quick and easy before-school tummy filler. Add a bit of crisp bacon or even a few pan-fried mushrooms to the omelette, if you like.

Crispy and crunchy oven-baked parmesan chicken with a curly endive and olive salad.

Spicy and well spiced, these chilli, lime and coriander chicken skewers make a great starter or share plate for a party.