Modern Australian

These lean lamb meatballs seasoned with a spicy, herbaceous chutney make for a sensational and relatively easy weeknight dinner.

This simple recipe gives a gourmet edge to the classic toasty. With silky smoked salmon, cream cheese and crunchy rye bread you'll breathe new life into a lunch time staple.

Chocoholics beware - you are sure to go nuts over these indulgent puddings sprinkled with wholesome pistachios and showered in a rich chocolate fudge sauce.

Naturally sweet and perfectly fluffy, prepare this golden date, carrot and honey loaf for your family and friends. Enjoy your loaf warm, sliced and with a cup of tea any time of the day.

Light, fresh and tasty, this warm green salad is beautiful topped with runny soft-boiled eggs, creamy cheese and a gorgeous hazelnut dressing. Enjoy it on it's own, or serve as a gourmet share platter for your next dinner party.

Conjure images of India with this colourful vegetarian stew. Cooked in paprika, this spicy dish will invigorate the senses from the smokey capsicum to the tiny chickpeas.

Go a little gourmet with this unbelievably simple butter recipe. Just add lemon rind, capers and dill to softened butter for a more seasoned flavour.

Smooth, creamy and fruity, there are few breakfasts more enjoyable than the humble bircher muesli. Full of wholegrain godness and topped with blueberries and yoghurt, this healthy breakfast is utterly delicious and will keep you fueled for the day.

Pasta bianco literally means white pasta, as it is cooked without tomatoes. lt's a really cheap and simple dish but has a beautiful silky texture and is full of flavour.

Please guests over the holidays with these pudding truffles, soaked in brandy and drizzled with a white chocolate sauce.

These sweet pear puddings draped with caramel sauce make an uplifting dessert for the whole family - especially on a cool autumn or winter night.

Infusing quinoa with nuts, feta, currents, herbs and a lemon twinge, this cauliflower couscous has superfood nutrition. Hearty enough to enjoy as a main or serve alongside your favourite meat.

Healthy, fresh and light, this beautiful radicchio and orange salad is perfect for Summer. Serve up with a fillet of golden pan-fried fish for a quick, tasty weeknight dinner.

Get the family and friends together over this classic roast beef served with potato wedges.

This snazzy, fruity frozen dessert is the perfect tonic to unwind on a hot summer day. It also makes for an uplifting Mother's Day treat.

Fresh, summery and packed full of fragrant, zesty ingredients that will delight every taste-bud. Moroccan spiced prawns are grilled to perfection and tossed with creamy avocado, nutty wild rice and a punchy lemon dressing.

Give these beautiful king prawns a touch of the caribbean - rolled in flaky coconut then fried to crispy perfection - before serving with either a zesty lemon, or spicy fish and lime sauce.

This zesty salad has all the greens you need with sweet, juicy chunks of salmon throughout. Whip up in 20 minutes and enjoy for lunch or a starter.

What could be better than the Holy Trinity of savoury food: butter, garlic and cheese? Add in some mushroom and you'll find that just one is simply not enough.

There is no better match than cream cheese and soft smoked salmon. With dill, mint, capers and lemon juice you'll find you just can't stop eating these refreshing pinwheels.

Indulge in a fresh pot of tea or coffee with this irresistible vanilla biscuits. They take just 30 minutes to make and are so soft, sweet and buttery they will simply melt in your mouth.

This juicy chicken is brimming with flavours of parsley, thyme, lemon and garlic while grilled veggies keep this dish as healthy as it is tasty.

Whether you're looking for a quick, healthy breakfast before work or a lazy Sunday brunch, this omelette will work for you. No need to over-complicate things, just mix fresh herbs through the eggs and enjoy with crusty bread.

Your guests will be reaching for more with this gourmet version of classic sausage rolls. Crunchy, golden pastry compliments the tender lamb filling just begging to be dipped in tomato sauce and gobbled up.

The flavours of the Mediterranean will tantalise your guests' taste buds at your next cocktail party or family celebration.

There's no need to buy disappointing take-away with this simple, tantalising burger. The garlic mayonnaise and soft onions just top this meal off.

Packed full of sweet, chewy fig pieces and wholesome grains, these tasty homemade muesli bars are perfect for a mid-morning snack or school lunchbox treat.

Perfect for a picnic, this pumpkin and tuna pie is quick and hearty.

Packed with healthy salmon and superfood spinach, this quiche is the ideal work or school lunchbox. Pop in a salad and you are good to go!

This roasted capsicum sauce is so versatile you can keep finding uses for it! Take advantage of capsicums in season from the farmers markets when they are cheap.

Packed full of Asian flavour, fresh prawns with garlic and coconut create a meal sensation in one bowl.

The juicy flavours of lychee and lime blend with a cheeky splash of vodka and soda water for a minty refreshment.

There's no need to feel guilty with this delicious pasta. Brimming with fresh capsicum, capers, garlic and tomatoes it's as healthy as it is delicious.

As the cooler weather encroaches following summer, serve up carefully roasted vegetables and sweet banana chillies with this popular Middle Eastern salad for a wholesome addition to any meal.

Jazz up a special occasion with this sweet and creamy passionfruit sponge cake with white chocolate collar.

Tossed in a fragrant marinade, this glorious barbecued vegetable salad is packed full of char-grilled eggplant, zucchini, asparagus and onions to create a brilliant side dish, perfect to go alongside roasted meat.

Spice and citrus combine in this delicious mayonnaise which accompanies a family favourite: seafood goujons.

The timeless combination of orange and poppyseed flavours swirled through a golden, fluffy sponge cake is one recipe that will never go out of fashion. Serve a thick slice of this beautiful, moist fruity cake with a dollop of vanilla ice-cream for a perfect dessert any time of year.

Dark chocolate and raspberries are one of those perfect food pairings that you can never go wrong with and these scrumptious cupcakes don't let that reputation down.

Crispy meringue and cream and fruit go together in this classic Pavlova. Perfect for any dinner party and essential for Australia Day!

Who says soup is strictly a cold weather meal? This simple, spicy carrot and lime soup is served chilled, making it a perfect meal for a hot summer's day.

A golden, flaky crust surrounds the divine cream cheese filling in these sweet mini tarts. Topped with fresh strawberries and passionfruit, they are perfect for a quick dessert or light finger food when entertaining guests.

This hearty vegetarian dish is so simple and tastes so good you'll soon be adding pumpkin bake to your list of staple recipes.

This aromatic easy side dish will ignite the senses alongside many mains you might be considering for lunch or dinner. It's also an exciting way to tick off the daily vegetable intake.

These lamb cutlets are grilled to perfection and partner beautifully with roasted potato wedges, vegetables and a capsicum sauce with a garlic and onion kick.

This recipe is for muesli slice. Make it ahead, cut it up and wrap in paper for a breakfast you (and the kids) can eat on the go.

Jam-packed full of hearty baked beans, melted oozy cheese and scrambled eggs, this tasty jaffle is perfect for a quick and satisfying breakfast. Take one bite into this toasted, golden sandwich and enjoy the hot filling that spills out.

These light and fluffy scones are made without butter to create a beautiful morning tea treat with less fat. Serve them warm with a slice of sweet jam for a beautiful treat.

The whole family will love these cranberry and oat cookies, fresh from the oven.

Nobody can resist these perfect double-cooked hot chips.

Create your own apricot and vanilla jam for your family and friends.

This popular tropical fruit sings on the plate once browned and drizzled with a sugary sauce and nuts. Serve with ice-cream for a glorious summer dessert.

Why enjoy just one dessert when you can mix the best elements of two? Covered in crumbled macaroon pieces this cherry and coconut cake is sure to wow.

You don't have to be in France to indulge in this decadent dessert. Bite through the light outer-layer of these treats to reach the rich chocolate ganache centre.

This recipe has chocolate, raspberries, coffee cream and hazelnut and takes just 30 minutes to make. If that doesn't make your mouth water then absolutely nothing will.

Enrich and sweeten the festive season with these scrumptious fruit, almond and white chocolate brownie-like squares. They don't exclusively need to be dessert either.

Hot Christmas pudding is all well and good, but when faced with a steamy Australian festive season, we think this recipe for ice-cream pudding is going to win the day. It doesn't involve very much work, but will need to be frozen overnight before serving.

Featuring sublime coconut poured over a baked shortcrust pastry case smothered with sweet golden syrup, this will reach beyond simply tart lovers.

Want to give a twist to an Australian favourite for Christmas or a special occasion? Whip up these stunning individual pavlovas ahead of then lace with fresh fruit and shredded coconut.

This ginger cheesecake tastes as absolutely delectable as it looks with fresh slices of juicy mango adorning the top.

Brimming with the scent of summer fruits and silky coconut cream, this dessert-in-a-glass could well be the star attraction at a celebration with family or friends.

Pork with apple is already a marriage made in heaven - but the addition of earthy sage to this mixed meatloaf, wrapped with prosciutto and brushed with apple jelly, takes it to a new level.

With only three ingredients and just five steps this dessert is sure to be a repeat offender. With fresh berries, vanilla ice cream and melted white chocolate it's a festive treat you won't want to resist.

Give your next dose of lamb a nutrition upgrade with the robust superfood, kale, and protein-rich chickpeas.

Keep 'em coming back for more with this rich, indulgent dessert. Pears infused with cinnamon add a soft texture to this tart while rich, dark chocolate sauce satisfies the chocaholic in us all.

Bring a smile to your face with this wholesome and sweet fruit breakfast or dessert, partnering stewed peaches and nectarines.

These quick to prepare cinnamon sugar-coated cookies are delectably chewy and will race off the plate at a kids or birthday party.

For that party, barbecue or family get-together, it's tempting to just scoop up a selection of dips from the supermarket. Make your own, however, and you'll save money, know exactly what has gone into the food, plus most homemade dips, like this one, are ridiculously quick and easy to make.

Serve this chicken salad for lunch or dinner - it's delicious!

Topped with asparagus, melted cheese and roasted tomatoes, these moreish tarts are great on their own as a warm snack or paired with a crisp green salad for lunch.

This creamy caramelised and baked mixture, enjoyed alongside juicy, sweet pears, is the ideal afternoon pick-me-up or pleasurable dessert.

The deliciously dense loaf is perfect for an afternoon treat (or morning, we won't judge). Crunchy pecans contrast with the soft, moist texture of this banana bread making it all-round winner.

This beautiful seafood dish is perfect for entertaining guests. Moist, flaky salmon is beautiful topped with a fragrant olive, capsicum and basil salsa.

Prepare these succulent spatchcocks in advance then give them a spicy and herbaceous kick to make them dinner worthy for any occasion.

A pilaf takes a basic staple to a whole new level of deliciousness! This simple version can be eaten by itself or as an accompaniment to your favourite meat and vegetables.

These hearty homestyle rissoles partnered with a sharp gravy and mashed potato are well suited for a delicious weeknight family dinner - especially comforting in winter.

Chermoula is a spicy sauce that hails from Morocco and Tunisia. Here, it adds a gourmet twist to roast beef.

Spruce up a family dinner or mark a special occasion by preparing this succulently seasoned beef, fittingly partnered with tender roasted beetroot and creamy mashed potato.

A modern take on Grandma's classic apple pie. Replace chunks of apple with pear and blackberry but keep that golden pastry crust. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for traditional comfort food.

You only need 30 minutes to make this creamy, juicy mushroom and chicken dinner delight and you don't need to worry about washing up - everyone will be licking their plates clean!

This boisterous dish features moist chicken breast marinated in lemon, herbs and spices. Served with fresh vegetables and a pungent mayonnaise, it will sing off the plate at a birthday or any social occasion.

These peaches, cooked to soft perfection and drizzled with sweet and zesty syrup, become a dream dessert once partnered with coconut ice cream.

Warm, buttery carrots are tossed with sweet honey, spices and fragrant green onions to create this beautiful side dish, perfect to add to your next dinner party spread.

Prepare this tasty vegetable gratin for your family in no time at all. Layered with char-grilled eggplant, zucchini and mushrooms, it is beautiful topped with melted cheese and fragrant Italian pasta sauce.

Gather your friends for a cup of tea or coffee with these delicious shortbread bikkies filled with glazed cherry pieces and flakes of almond.

Crispy skinned chicken is grilled to tender perfection and stuffed with a salty and fragrant caper, anchovy and rosemary filling. Serve with steamed potatoes and mixed greens for a complete meal.

No need to spend hours cleaning up with this delicious one-pot meal. Juicy chicken is roasted to perfection with salty olives, garlic potatoes and a seasoning of rosemary.

Heaven comes in the shape of a log with this chocolate roulade. Mixed with a thick coffee cream this only takes 30 minutes to bake and even less time to eat!

Fruity refreshers have never looked or tasted so good with such ease. With only three ingredients it's the perfect drink to enjoy in the hot Summer sun.

Traditional rice pudding has nothing on this recipe. The subtly spiced creamed rice is teamed with warm poached berries for an indulgent dessert.

This fast family pasta dinner, with chicken and mushroom in a creamy mustard sauce, is perfect comfort food for cool nights. Everyone will love curling up with a bowl to themselves.

Adding the texture of toasted pine nuts makes the classic flavour combination of this pasta dish soar.

Packed with mind-sharpening ingredients, this wholesome rice cake is a fantastic option to recharge at lunchtime.

Crumbly feta and spicy chorizo sausage chunks fill this delicious pastry. Chilli dip gives this easy dish some heat while fresh rocket cools it down.

This family-sized roast lamb needs several hours in the oven to become tender and juicy. But that just means more free time for you to spend outside the kitchen with your loved ones.

It's easy to make this classic creamy mock cream frosting at home, creating the perfect accompaniment to your tiered cakes - ready for decorating.

Serve this versatile fudge-like chocolate cake as a dessert with ice-cream, for morning or afternoon tea, or freeze in slices to pop into a work or school lunchbox.