Modern Australian

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. You will need about 5 passionfruit for this recipe. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Suitable to microwave. Risoni is a small rice-shaped pasta very similar to orzo. If unavailable, use any small soup-style pasta. Alternatively, pearl barley, rice or quinoa can also be used in this salad. Note

Our Christmas snowball cookies make an adorable homemade Christmas food gift, or a cute addition to your sweets spread come Christmas Day. Just don't throw them.

Enjoy this warming, fragrant chicken broth as the base for your next casserole or risotto, or simple enjoy on it's own as a light soup on a cold winter's evening.

If you like a stronger blue cheese taste, use the whole 90g packet of creamy blue cheese. Note

A delicious topping to any number of desserts - chocolate mousse, ice-cream, brownies and more.

A tasty and textural vegetarian pasta everyone can enjoy.

If you don’t like spicy sausages, use your favourite sausages or frankfurts. You can cook the sausages before cutting them into chunks. Add some chopped red capsicum in step 4, if you like. White rice or a combination rice could be used in place of brown. Note

Brightly coloured and full of all the big, bold Asian flavours we know and love, this Chilli pork stir-fry is a feast for both the eyes and the tongue.

This no-churn ice-cream recipe is made with just three ingredients.

Make a batch of these mini quiches for your next picnic, a children's birthday party or even a light lunch served with salad.

Whether you're celebrating a friend's birthday, engagement, or career milestone this decadent salted caramel three-tier cake will show just how much you care.

Tender melting pork and delicious crackling. This recipe is the ultimate Sunday roast dinner. You're welcome!

Vegetarian mince is a soy vegetable protein that looks just like regular mince and is sold refrigerated in supermarkets. These rolls freeze well before they are baked, which means you can store them for a no-fuss dinner. Simply allow an extra 20 minutes baking time when you remove them from the freezer to bake from […]

If you have the time, drain the ricotta through cheesecloth to prevent the bake being too wet. If the bake is set but the top isn’t quite golden, pop it under a hot grill for a minute or so to give it a bit more colour. For the meat-lovers in your household, you can add […]

There's no need to take a trip to the cinema to enjoy this classic favourite movie snack.

Use a 2.5 litre capacity pie dish or baking dish. Note

To purge vongole. rub any sand from the outside of the shell and soak them in a large bowl of cold salted (not fresh) water for about an hour. Often they’ve already been purged by the fishmonger. They will release some salty sea water while cooking so make sure you taste the sauce before adding […]

You can also use coconut macaroons for the base. You will need 4 passionfruit. Note

No vol-au-vent cases? Cut thawed puff pastry sheets into quarters (squares). Bake in an oven preheated to 200°C (180°C fan-forced) 10 minutes. Top with chicken mixture to serve. Note

Meatloaf was once considered bland and unexciting. Not anymore. This chicken version, flecked with fresh chives and encased with bacon, is both moist and delectable.

When you're after a tasty snack in a hurry, look no further than this scone pizza. Topped with grilled vegetables, it fills tummies and contributes to the 5-a-day quota.

Cut any leftover ginger into 2cm lengths; freeze in an airtight container. Chill leftover oyster sauce to use later in stir-fries. Note

For salad, use either white rice or wild rice blend; reduce cooking time according to packet instructions. Use any firm white fish fillet, such as snapper, ling or barramundi. Don’t leave fish to marinate in the lemon mixture; the acid in the lemon will start to cook the fish white standing. Note

Ling, blue-eye, or Mahi Mahi would work equally well in this creamy fish pie topped with silky smooth mash by recipes+. If you like, you could serve it in individual ramekins.

Budget tip: This is a great way to use up leftover vegies. Try chopped capsicum, mushrooms, zucchini or cauliflower. Use any small pasta shape. Note

A feast for the eyes as well as the tongue, this slightly posh spinach roulade is the perfect dish for when you have guests. Make it in advance and enjoy your lunch party.

You will need 3 passionfruit to make 1/4 cup pulp. If ice block moulds are unavailable, double the recipe and freeze in a plastic food wrap-lined loaf pan for 6 hours or overnight. Scoop to serve. Note

Instead of brie, crumble 200g ricotta over mixture. Replace capsicum dip with rocket or basil pesto. You need 600g peeled pumpkin. Note

Pinwheels are a great idea for kids school lunchboxes. Note

For a simple icing, spread cake with vanilla frosting and drizzle with cherry conserve. Note

Our black forest trifle is a stunning fusion of two of the most popular desserts at recipes+. We've cheated a bit here with the store bought ingredients, but the results are still amazing.

You could use macaroni instead of risoni, if preferred. For extra flavour, add spices such as ground cumin or fennel. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Ratatouille is a staple of vegetarian cooking and now, in a a tart, it's even better.

Tomato and wine seem to compliment mussels so well, and this dish is no different. Add some linguini to the mix and you have a deliciously hearty seafood and pasta dish.

This hazelnut ripple log by recipes+ is drenched in marsala laced juice and smothered in rich cream dotted with cherries. Shaved chocolate adds extra decadence, texture and richness.

Recreate a popular Chinese-restaurant favourite at home with this crispy golden deep-fried ice-cream recipe. Try it topped with chocolate syrup for ultimate indulgence.

A hint of chilli, capers and sweet paprika give this tuna and ricotta dip by recipes+ a deep, rich flavour and colour. Served with crispy pide bread, it's the perfect grown-up dip.

Use a combination of ricotta and spreadable cream cheese. Note

Leave salmon bones in; they’re a good source of calcium. Note

You can use any combination of dried fruit you like. Makes 12 Note

You could replace banana lollies with 1 cup finely chopped dried figs or raisins. Note

Whip up these mini savoury tarts the next time you have a crowd over. Give the filling a toss in a little salt and pepper, or add some bacon for extra flavour, if you like.

Combine dissolved gelatine and cream cheese mixture at the same temperature to prevent lumps from forming in cheesecake. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Note

Bacon and vegetable loaf

This is one of those dishes you can turn to when a hearty, yet quick and easy meal is required. Save some leftovers to heat up for lunch the following day.

This sauce goes well with any long pasta. You can use basil or chives instead of parsley. Replace tuna with canned salmon. Use a vegetable peeler to cut zucchini into thin slices. Try yellow zucchini instead of squash. This recipe is best made close to serving time. Note

If desired, add dried chillies for a little heat. Note

Omit balsamic vinegar. Use brown or apple cider vinegar instead. Use floury potatoes. Note

Recipes+ have used basa fillets here. You can also use barramundi or ling for this baked fish with fennel. If you find the distinctive taste of fennel too strong, substitute zucchini.

This creamy chicken, potato, leek and bacon casserole is packed full of flavoursome, hearty ingredients to create a warming family dinner for the cooler winter evenings.

Replace trussed cherry tomatoes with regular cherry tomatoes. Scatter over some fresh basil leaves. Note

Any firm white fish like sea perch or barramundi will do for these Moroccan fish parcels by recipes+. Baking it in this way seals in all of the flavours, and saves on the washing up!

This lemon meringue pie has the more simple biscuit base, rather than the classic pastry. The tart, citrusy filling topped with lightly baked meringue is true to tradition.

Panko are Japanese dried breadcrumbs, available from the Asian food aisle of supermarkets. Use packaged dried breadcrumbs; the colour and texture will vary. Note

You can prepare silverbeet leaves up to 1 day ahead. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Bring to room temperature 10 minutes before filling. You’ll need 3/4 cup long-grain white rice to make 2 cups cooked. For a vegetarian option, omit mince and replace with 2 x 400g cans rinsed brown lentils. Note

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps in cheesecake. Note

Don’t discard the baking paper used for rolling out pastry. Use one to bake pastry blind, the other to line the tray for roasting the vegetables. Quiche is cooked when a knife inserted at centre comes out clean. Note

Makes 32 pieces Heat the blade of a large knife under hot running water before cutting slice. Note

Ditch the takeaway and delight your family with homemade cripsy beer-battered fish. Serve with golden fries for a delicious weekend lunch.

Put a healthy swing on hot chips with these beautiful home-baked kumara chips. We've used sweet potato in this recipe to lower the starch content, but maximise flavour. Enjoy!

Lattice Biscuits are no longer being made, but any plain un-iced biscuit can be used.

Cut the lemon used for grating zest into wedges, then serve with pizzas. For a tasty alteration, add canned artichoke hearts, pitted olives or semi-dried tomatoes to pizzas. Note

For crudites we used celery sticks, peeled baby (Dutch) carrots, seeded cucumber sticks and halved baby red radish. Try smoked salmon instead of prawns. Price will vary. Fresh prawns should smell like seawater and be free of black marks. Avoid frozen prawns with freezer bum marks. Make sure packaging isn’t tom and is firmly sealed. […]

For best results, cook pikelets just before serving. Serve pikelets with sliced banana and maple syrup. Note

This classic Aussie pub-style dish is given a delicious makeover using fresh, good quality ingredients to produce a rich, creamy sauce.

No friand tray? Bake in a 12-hole (1/3-cup) muffin tray. Replace hazelnut meal with almond meal, and use leftover egg yolks in omelets and custards. Note

Use a small paring knife or tweezers to remove bones from salmon. Note

You could use chopped unsalted peanuts instead of hazelnuts. Try goat cheese instead of feta, mixed salad instead of rocket. Price will vary. To slice onion very thinly, use a mandolin or V-shaped cutter. Note