Chocolate gelato and honeycomb terrine
Impress your guests with this surprisingly easy, yet elegant chocolate gelato and honeycomb terrine. Topped with a deluxe, warm chocolate fudge sauce, this is the dessert that just keeps on giving.
Chicken teriyaki brown rice sushi
There may well be some time investment here, but your efforts will be worth it. These chicken teriyaki brown rice sushi rolls look fabulous and the brown rice filling makes it an extra nutritious snack.
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Ladybird birthday cake
Made famous in our ever popular Women's Weekly Birthday Cake book, the ladybird birthday cake is surprisingly easy to decorate, and looks marvellous.
Brie and quince matchsticks
Sticky, gooey, sweet and astringent in all the right measures, these baked brie and quince matchsticks are made from light, flaky puff-pastry. Fabulous finger food for a party.
Braised artichokes with tomato vinaigrette
Surprisingly, the humble artichoke is part of the thistle family. Served here topped with chopped pine nuts and fresh chervil, with a tomato vinaigrette, they'll make a sophisticated, mouth-watering appetiser at your next dinner party.
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Apple and almond biscuits
Thin and crisp, these apple and almond biscotti-style biscuits are perfect for dunking and therefore fabulous with coffee or tea. If you prefer you could use candied orange peel instead of the dried apple.
Apricot and pine nut biscotti
Originating in Italy, biscotti is a traditional biscuit that is mostly enjoyed with a strong coffee. A batch of these twice-baked goodies wrapped in coloured paper makes a thoughtful and delicious gift.
Pistachio and lime friands
In France, friands are better known as financiers because they were originally baked in tiny, gold-bar shaped pans. These dainty little pistachio and lime friands are perfect for morning or afternoon tea.
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Caramel self-saucing pudding
If you fancy a decadent dessert for those long cold winter nights, consider this indulgent caramel self-saucing pudding. Serve it with lashings of thickened cream or ice-cream for a truly warming end to the chilliest of evenings.
Best ever pork fried rice
Fried rice is a traditional dish of pre-cooked rice stir-fried in a wok, often mixed with other ingredients, such as eggs, vegetables, and meat. We think our best ever pork fried rice is as good as any you'll find at a Chinese banquet.
Chilli crab
When it comes to this chilli crab dish, the reward is worth the effort of getting to that sweet and tender meat, which is deliciously complimented by the spices and fresh coriander. For best results, serve with plenty of napkins and a crisp white wine.
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Seafood platter
Offer your guests this seafood platter as part of a selection of tapas or share plate dishes at your next gathering. Serve with a bowl of olives, crusty bread and a glass of icy cold, crisp white wine.
Cioppino
Cioppino is an Italian-American fish stew originating in San Francisco's fishing community. It is traditionally made from 'catch of the day' seafood and has become a popular staple at Italian restaurants in the area, and for good reason. It's delicious!
Rhubarb frangipane tarts
These gorgeous little rhubarb frangipane tarts are simple to make but taste divine. Appealingly tart rhubarb is dripping in syrup and nestled on a layer of sweet frangipane. Serve warm with cream.
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Surf and turf
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.
Warm potato and chorizo salad
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.
Toad in the hole
From the great British repertoire of recipes with amusing names comes one of the top contenders, toad in the hole. The link between the name and a dish of sausages cooked in batter is obscure, but that doesn't stop it being a tasty, filling plate of comfort food.
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Stuffed chicken wings
Crispy crumbed chicken wings stuffed with a spicy chicken mince stuffed and served with a chilli peanut dipping sauce are the very definition of finger-licking good!
Lamb cutlets and black-eyed bean salad
Lamb cutlets go beautifully with this black-eyed bean salad. The beans are the dried seed of a variant of the snake or yard bean, and can be found at your local supermarket.
Spicy veal pizzaiola
Veal pizzaiola is, roughly translated, veal served pizza style, in other words topped with a tasty tomato sauce, herbs and, sometimes, cheese. This spicy veal pizzaiola recipe uses veal cutlets rather than the more commonly used schnitzel cuts.
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Beef fillet with chermoulla
This lean and tender baked eye fillet will literally melt in your mouth, while the herbs and spices that make up chermoulla are busy having a party there.
Seafood chowder
Delicious seafood chowder, rich with all the flavours of the ocean and spiced with hot paprika makes a deeply satisfying lunch dish. Definitely serve with crusty bread to help you wipe the platter clean.
White chocolate and raspberry bread puddings
Years ago, when the cupboard was almost bare and sweet dishes were simple, your nana made pudding from stale bread and a few cupboard staples. These white chocolate and raspberry bread puddings show just how far we've come since those days.
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Banana cake with passionfruit frosting
A lovely, moist banana cake is always a winner. Upgrade your usual topping with this sweet, tangy and tropical passionfruit cream cheese frosting.
Beef and mushroom pies
These delightful beef and mushroom pies are the ultimate comfort food.
Individual fish pies
Nutritionists suggest that we consume at least two servings of fish per week. What better way than these individual fish pies, topped with creamy mash.
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Spanish chicken stew
This rich Spanish chicken stew is infused with saffron, a popular spice in Spanish cooking. The best saffron is the most expensive spice in the world as it must be harvested by hand.
Mango macadamia meringue cheesecake
The beauty of this layered mango macadamia meringue cheesecake is second only to its delicate flavour. It takes some time to create but it's easier than you think, and your guests will love you for it.
Fish pie
On the days where only comfort food will satisfy the hungry masses, this delicious fish pie topped with the creamiest of mashed potato and baked to brown, crisp perfection will fit the bill like no other.
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Spicy Mexican vegetable and bean soup
Get a good portion of your five-a-day along with a healthy dose of protein with this vegetarian Mexican extravaganza. Serve soup with warmed or toasted tortillas and if you like, a dollop of sour cream.
Salmon fillets with wasabi and coriander butter
Increase your oily fish intake with our salmon fillets with wasabi and coriander butter. Adjust the wasabi amount to taste, and serve with fresh lime and a side salad for a light and healthy meal.
Dinner rolls
Break open the perfectly crunchy outer layer to reveal the warm, soft, fluffy goodness inside. You can use wholemeal flour instead if you prefer, or add some whole seeds to the flour when making the dough.
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Asian-style fish cakes
Serve these crispy Asian-style fish cakes with spicy dipping sauce for a tantalising starter or light meal. If you like the extra kick, add some more chilli.
White choc panna cotta with passionfruit sauce
Panna cotta translates from the Italian as "cooked cream", but this dessert is far more delectable than these simple words. The addition of passionfruit adds a refreshing tropical, tangy flavour. You'll need about 6 for this recipe.
Poached chicken with ruby grapefruit salad
Poaching chicken in this way keeps the meat lovely and moist. Make sure you cover with a tightly fitting lid to prevent too much liquid from evaporating, and simmer, rather than boil. Boiling will make the chicken tough.
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Turkish bread vegetable pizza
Take a different approach to making pizza with this Turkish bread vegetable pizza recipe. Loaded with healthy vegies, and quick to make, it makes a fab mid-week dinner.
Beef and rice salad
This healthy and filling warm beef and rice salad packs a punch with a chilli soy dressing and crisp vegetables. It makes a great lunch, and packs well if you're looking for something to pop in a lunch box.
Prawn ravioli with mint and pea puree
Bring a burst of colour and light, fresh flavour to your dinner party table with this prawn ravioli and mint and pea puree. There will be some fancy finger work involved but just look at this delightful result.
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Pork, olive and egg empanadas
Empanadas are the perfect snack to serve at a barbecue or cocktail party. They are also delicious cold and make a tasty addition to the kids' school lunch boxes.
Tiramisu cheesecake
This Tiramisu cheesecake is pure decadence. Creamy, smooth, rich and delicious, with all the passion, flair and attitude of the original Italian dish.
Asian grilled chicken with green beans
Hoisin sauce is a thick, strongly flavoured sauce that is very common in Chinese cuisine. Its sweet and salty taste works well as a glaze for meat, an addition to stir fries, or as dipping sauce. It is perfect with grilled chicken.
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Heart-healthy seafood with tomato rice
A marriage made in heaven, blending hearty prawns and salmon with tomatoes and a brown rice mixture coated in garlic and onion flavour. Great for a dinner party with friends or a wholesome family meal
Bread and butter pudding with banana and almonds
Bread and butter pudding is as old as the hills and it's great for using up stale bread. There are many different ways of making it. This recipe is a bit of a departure from the traditional, with the addition of bananas.
Baked fig pudding
As the weather cools off, a luscious hot dessert really hits the spot. This baked pudding is simple and tasty - a fine old-fashioned treat.
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South African bean curry
This traditional South African bean curry is a wonderfully warming vegetarian dish that is packed full of flavour and goodness to keep you fueled for longer.
Passionfruit sponge roll
The taste of summer, all wrapped up.
Lamb cutlets with char-grilled vegetable salad
Give your meat and three veg a facelift with this delicious and healthy plate of lamb cutlets and char-grilled vegetables. Full of colour and flavour, this dish will have the kids running to the table.
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Roasted hazelnut brownies
These deliciously moist and sweet roasted hazelnut brownies are so rich you'll need just a half-slice with your morning tea to be completely satisfied. Save the other half for afternoon tea!
Summer berry clafoutis
Clafoutis is a traditional French baked dessert, often made with cherries. We've used the best of in-season summer berries in this recipe, but any combination of berries would be equally delicious.
Honey and tamarind pork spare ribs
At a minimum you'll need plenty of napkins, and possibly a bib for these delicious honey and tamarind pork spare ribs. Don't scrimp on the marinading time, because that is what gives these ribs their amazing flavour.
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Party piñata cake
Surprise and delight at your little one's next birthday with this amazing party piñata cake. Watch little faces light up with glee as they discover the sweet treasures contained within the chocolate shell.
Lamb with eggplant & tomato salad
These delicious, tender sumac-spiced lamb and eggplant stacks with salad and baby truss tomatoes make a fabulous starter or light dinner.
Dried fig and walnut bread
Fresh baked bread is one of life’s unbeatable soul foods. To make it even more exciting, add some sweet figs and crunchy walnuts. It makes a great breakfast, snack or even gift.
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Turkish pilaf with chicken, onion and almonds
Middle Eastern cuisine often incorporates fruit like apricots and raisins into meat dishes. Currants are little sweet, raisin-like dried fruits that give this already fragrant dish an extra flavour boost.
Buttermilk pancakes with raspberry butter
Thrill your family and friends this weekend with stacks of these delectable buttermilk pancakes with raspberry butter. The buttermilk adds tenderness and lightness to the batter and results in deliciously soft texture.
Glazed pork and veal apple meatloaf
Fans of the classic meatloaf will love this recipe. This glazed pork and veal version is moist, tender and packed with flavour. Serve it alongside vegetables for an easy family meal, and slice any leftovers for sandwiches the next day.
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Thai beef and coconut curry
This sweet and fragrant Thai beef and coconut curry is spicy without being too hot, with tender morsels of beef and vegetables in a rich, creamy curry sauce.
White fish brandade
While a classic French brandade is based on salt cod, it can be made with any fish, flaked into a garlicky sauce. We used ling here, and the resultant take on the traditional is not only just as good but easier to prepare too.
Chicken and port pâté on polenta crisps
For such a tasty result, pâté is surprisingly easy to make. Try this chicken and port pâté on polenta crisps next time you have a dinner party gathering. Finished with sour cherries and chervil, they taste delicious.
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Moist carrot cake
Carrot cake is always a winner, and the addition of a little mixed spice to this recipe takes it to a new level. This gluten free version is super moist and perfect for the kids' lunch boxes or after school snack.
Chicken green curry
Every body loves a curry, and while there are some very good quality curry pastes on the market, nothing quite beats the kick and flavour of making your own. It's surprisingly easy.
Dark chocolate pancakes with marmalade and crème fraîche
Gourmet, decadent, luxurious, rich. All of these will come to mind when you see this glorious stack of pancakes coming your way for Sunday brunch.
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Chickpea and pumpkin ratatouille
Packed full of vegetables, this chickpea and pumpkin ratatouille is perfect as an accompaniment or a meal on its own.
Macadamia and ginger fingers
These macadamia and ginger fingers make a lovely gluten-free alternative to cakes and biscuits for morning or afternoon tea. Enjoy as part of your 'elevenses' routine, or treat the kids for their afternoon snack.
Meat lover’s pizza
Both, sopressa and chorizo can be quite spicy. Taste the different varieties on offer at the delicatessen before making this meat lover's pizza.
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Hot chocolate souffles with poached cherries
Don't be afraid of the soufflé! If you use room temperature eggs, fold in the ingredients gently and bake on the bottom shelf of the oven, you'll be well on your way to a restaurant quality, sophisticated dessert.
Baked eggs with herbs and bocconcini
Baked eggs are actually a great way to make a healthy, protein packed breakfast without fussing around in the kitchen. Just whack everything in a dish, pop it in the oven and get on with getting ready until it's cooked.
Cream of mussel soup
Mussels are high in protein and low in fat and calories, so you can feel much better about bathing them in this delicious creamy wine infused soup and mopping up every last drop with some crusty bread.
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Mixed seafood coconut curry
Full of creamy coconut flavour and packed with jewels of the sea, this seafood curry is a celebration of all things tropical. Adjust the chilli for more or less kick, and serve with rice to mop up that delicious sauce.
Juicy Lucy burger
Everyone loves a burger and with this version you'll be fighting them off. They're packed with flavour and they beat the local takeaway hands down.
Amaretto and caramel ice-cream cake
Homemade ice-cream is swirled with caramel sauce and topped with crushed amaretti biscuits in this impressive, decadent ice-cream cake.
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Peach and nectarine trifle
You could use apricots as well or instead of either fruit for this divine peach and nectarine trifle. As a rule of thumb, just go with whatever is best in season.
Wally whale birthday cake
Give your child's birthday a fun nautical theme with this delightful Wally whale birthday cake, if you make the cake the day before and freeze it, it will be easier to decorate.
Herbed beef fillet with kipfler potatoes
This herbed beef fillet is exceedingly good. We've cooked it to a rare finish in this recipe. Whichever way you decide cook it, remember to rest it for at least 10 minutes to get the most out of this delicious cut of meat.
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Turkish delight
This soft, sugar-dusted confectionery goodie comes in many flavours, however this recipe has remained traditional and gone with the classic rosewater.
Apple cream pie
Easy and inexpensive to make, and terrific for a crowd. Tender apples and cream cheese on a crumble base, all topped with cream and cinnamon, delicious.
Tuna skewers with soba noodles
Succulent and easy to prepare, these tuna skewers with soba noodles are a great option for increasing your fish intake. This is an easy dish to make, and perfect for little hands to experience the fun of preparing the family meal.
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Eggplant, tomato and basil pizza
Fill your kitchen with the heady aroma and taste of Italy with this healthy and colourful eggplant, tomato and basil pizza made with your own thin and crispy pizza base. Just like mama used to make!
Mango and strawberry jam
A jar filled with this mango and strawberry jam will make a delightful gift for family and friends. It also tastes delicious, so don't forget to keep a jar or two for yourself
Chocolate ganache meringue
We're not sure if this chocolate ganache meringue is more slice, or more pavlova. What we are sure of, is that it is absolutely heavenly and there will but a few sweet crumbs leftover immediately after serving.
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Sichuan pepper pork with peach and chilli salad
This Sichuan pork with peach and chilli salad is typical of this style of Chinese cuisine, with its bold flavours and particular kick that comes from the classic Sichuan pepper seasoning.
Big greek lamb salad
This simple salad is well-balanced and completely delicious. Top tip: after placing lamb in preheated pan don't move it until it is well sealed (at least 3 minutes) as the water released when you move the lamb will make it stick to the pan.
Braised green beans and vegetables
What better way to get your full quota of five-a-day than a plate of these delicious braised green beans and vegetables. Served with crusty bread or as a compliment to a meat dish, it's sure to satisfy.
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Orange liqueur soufflés with macerated fruits
We used Grand Marnier in this recipe, but you can use any orange or citrus flavoured liqueur, such as Cointreau. Scrape a knife over the top of the soufflé before baking, for a nice even top.
Asparagus, bacon and cheese pasta
If you're looking for the perfect quick and easy mid-week dinner, you've found it. Simple, tasty and ready in a flash, this asparagus, bacon and cheese pasta will become a go-to recipe.
Sicilian spaghetti
Like a spaghetti pie with an eggplant, parmesan and breadcrumb crust, this Sicilian spaghetti is rich, earthy and very satisfying. Perfect for filling up on a cold evening or for lunch after a stiff weekend walk.
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Pistachio bread
Our pistachio bread, or biscotti, would make a thoughtful gift for friends or family. For a different spiced version, omit the cardamom and use ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg instead.
Date fig and walnut loaf
The time and effort of proving and kneading your own dough brings with it a certain sense of achievement. The first bite of this tasty date fig and walnut loaf can only add to the contentment that comes with a job well done.
Beef keema with cumin and currant pulao
Keema is minced meat, usually beef or lamb, and is what is used for samosas. Our subtle yet fragrant version is fairly thick, more like a bolognese sauce than a wet curry, and can also be served as a filling rolled in a wrap.
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Chargrilled fish and vegetables
Any white fish can be used for this chargrilled fish and vegetables recipe. An entire fish looks impressive on the plate, but you can also use smaller fillets. Either way you'll end up with a fresh, healthy and tasty result.
Avocado and prawn salad
For shallow-frying, use enough oil to reach half-way up the food; cook the prawn until brown and crisp, then turn over and cook the other side. Their texture will contrast beautifully with the avocado.
Pumpkin and eggplant dhal
There are countless versions of dhal, all equally healthy and delicious. Try our warming pumpkin and eggplant version for a hearty meat-free meal. Serve with Indian flatbread to mop up every bite.
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Deep-fried prawns with dipping sauce
Perfect as a finger food for your next cocktail party, these deep-fried prawns with dipping sauce won't last long. If you pre-prepare the dipping sauce and buy the prawns pre-shelled and de-veined, the dish can be prepared in just a few minutes.
Yellow fish curry
This fragrant and fresh yellow fish curry is quick and easy to prepare. Firm, white fleshed fish like ling, blue-eye, trevally, coral trout, red emperor and mahi mahi have the perfect texture for this kind of recipe.
Bacon and fresh herb muffins
These quick savoury muffins are perfect for morning tea or a picnic. If you want to spice them up a little, add a teaspoon of dried chilli flakes.
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Maple baked winter fruits
This maple baked winter fruit ensemble is perfect for chilly evenings. Serve with a generous dollop of mascarpone for extra decadence.
Breakfast beans with bacon, sausages and eggs
Home made baked beans, with bacon, sausages and eggs really is the full monty when it comes to a great breakfast. Toast a couple of slices of good bread, brew a cup of your favourite joe and you're set for the day.
Almond panettone with honey-grilled peaches
Panettone, a sweet Italian loaf, has been brilliantly re-purposed for this decadent dessert dish. Spread with almond topping, the baked panettone slices are gorgeous soaked in peachy juices.
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Chocolate log cake
Making your first Swiss roll is a rite of passage for keen bakers, and if you haven't given it a go yet this chocolate log recipe is a great way to try. Covered in chocolate ganache, even if you don't roll straight, the end result will taste amazing.
Apricot crumble slice
This quick and easy apricot crumble slice makes a great afternoon snack, and is perfect for packing in lunch boxes. For something slightly fancier, serve warm with a spoonful of sour cream.
