Modern Australian

Traditional to North Africa, a tagine is an aromatic casseroled stew that is traditionally cooked and served in an earthenware dish also called a tagine. Note

You can make glacé icing without butter (or oil) but, a tiny amount of butter will add gloss to the icing and make it easy to cut neatly ­without butter, glacé icing tends to shatter when you cut it. Note

Light and fluffy white chocolate pancakes with a delicious mango sauce.

This delicious chicken and pumpkin open sandwich is easy to make and healthy enough to enjoy for lunch every day. It's packed full of flavour and goodness to keep you fueled through the week.

You can buy sugar syrup from liquor stores or make your own. Stir 1 cup (220g) caster (superfine) sugar with 1 cup (250ml) water in small saucepan, over low heat, until sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, without stirring, 5 minutes. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. Store in […]

you can substitute goat cheese or any soft, crumbly cheese for the fetta in this recipe. Note

Many varieties of white beans are available canned, among them cannellini, butter and haricot beans, any of these is suitable for this puree. Drain beans then rinse well under cold water before using them. We find that cooking them briefly with a little liquid results in a more luscious, creamier puree. Note

A few slivers of thinly sliced rare beef dolloped with some mustard horseradish, atop a baby spinach covered crispy base and you have a delicious and eye catching hors-d'oeuvre.

Sumac has the perfect degree of tartness to lift this chickpea salad out of the realm of the ordinary.

We used dried haricot beans in this recipe; you can use two 400g cans cannellini beans instead. If using canned beans, delete step 1, and add the rinsed, drained canned beans to salad in step 5.

These tasty, healthy zucchini fritters are fabulous with preserved lemon yoghurt on the side. Use only the rind from the preserved lemon; rinse rind well under cold water then drain, dry and chop finely.

Keeping time: 3 days. Note

Give a little nod to the finger food of the 60s while giving a more contemporary feel and taste to the classic prawn toast.

Make these delicious zucchini and pine nut bruschetta for a tapas-style tasty treat.

Quail can be bought already boned, but with the bones remaining in the legs and wings. Ask the butcher or poultry shop to remove any remaining bones for you, if you like. We’ve chosen to leave all the bones intact in the recipe. Quail can be prepared for cooking a day ahead of the picnic, […]

This recipe is best made just before serving. on the table in 25 minutes Note

You’ll need 3 bunches of baby carrots. Note

You’ll have one leftover cube of cake – practise your piping on this if you like. Note

Delicious tarts of walnut and honey with espresso cream from Australian Women's Weekly.

Pecans can be used in place of the walnuts, if you prefer. Be careful when measuring the bicarb ­any extra, and you will taste its distinct, bitter flavour in the pudding. Note

Turn a ramekin upside down on one corner of the pastry sheet and cut around it to make each pie “cap”. You’ll easily get four from the one sheet, with enough left over to make tiny leaves or stars to decorate each pie’s cover, if you desire. Note

You will need to buy a 300g packet of chocolate-covered fruit and nuts for this cake. Note

Creamy and delicious, when it comes to side dishes this celeriac mash is a star.

We've used snapper here but any white fish is delicious when dressed with traditional Japanese flavours. The result is a fresh, healthy and light meal. Both black and white sesame seeds are used in Japanese cooking; white sesame seeds have a nutty flavour, while black sesame seeds taste more bitter.

Beggar's chicken is a dish from Changshu, Jiangsu province. The chicken is stuffed, wrapped in clay-like dough, and roasted.

Give your regular damper a herbal lift with this cheesy rosemary version. Serve it as a snack, or alongside your favourite hearty soup.

It is fine to use just one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe Individual puddings will take about 30 minutes to cook. Note

We've detailed how to clean and prepare the calamari below; it's easier than you think! Remember that calamari cooks incredibly quickly; it's important not to overcook it because it will become tough and chewy, ruining the delicate nature of this tasty dish.

If tapioca pearls are unavailable, make the golf balls from fondant by rolling into small balls. Note

A delicious, colourful and healthy avocado and trout with fennel tzatziki breakfast dish.

Everyone loves a jam tart, especially with a little dollop of whipped cream on top. For something slightly different, try filling some of the cases with marmalade rather than jam.

These traffic light yoghurt pops are a deliciously fruity alternative to regular ice-blocks. They make a brilliant after school treat for the kids on a hot day.

deep 20cm (8-inch) square cake pan 25cm (10-inch) square prepared cake board small piping bag fitted with small plain tube You might need to buy two 100g (3-ounce) packets Mallow Bakes. Use sharp scissors to cut Mallow Bakes in half. This cake can be made a day ahead Note

These deliciously tender veal cutlets are perfect served with a fragrant porcini mushroom, marsala and rosemary sauce. A great family dinner dish, or tasty meal to serve your guests.

Beautiful and delicate flower cakes to impress your dinner guests.

Packages of mixed frozen peas and corn are found in most supermarkets. You will need to cook approximately ²/³ cup of rice for this recipe. Note

Use a mandoline or V-slicer to slice zucchini, if available. Note

A healthy and vegetarian zucchini burger with beetroot and tomato relish.

strike a patriotic note with one of these berry imaginative creations for the cake (the quantities given for cake, cream and berries are enough to make one flag.) Note

This deliciously hearty lamb and white bean soup is full of iron, protein and all the goodness of fresh vegetables. It's a meal in itself and perfect for cold winter nights.

You will have about 1 cup of the cake mixture left over. Note

These rich and zesty cupcakes, topped with cream and lemon curd, make a great afternoon tea treat.

A fresh and vibrant apple slaw with a buttermilk dressing from Australian Women's Weekly.

This flavour-packed salad is full of the goodness of legumes and tuna, with great protein to fuel you for the day. Topped with a zesty chermoula dressing, it is wonderfully fresh and healthy.

The unique and aromatic flavour of makrut lime leaves is more well known in Asian style curries, but used here in these sweet lime syrup cakes, it is really quite amazing.

Larger supermarkets stock ready-mashed potato. You will find it either in the refrigerated or freezer sections. Jars of caramelised onion can be found in the condiment aisle. Note

The mint and ginger syrup take this delicious tropical fruit salad to new heights. Use brown sugar if palm sugar is hard to find. You'll need about three passion fruit for this recipe.

Brownies are best made close to serving time. Sauce can be made a day ahead. Note

Frozen cranberries can be replaced with other tart or tangy fresh or frozen fruits, such as cherries, raspberries or even pomegranate seeds, for an equally festive look. Note

Rich and creamy mushroom gravy makes a gorgeous topping for a perfectly cooked t-bone steak.

Zucchini is an incredibly versatile vegetable that can be used in all sorts of soups and stews and vegetable platters. Here, we've grilled it lightly and tossed it through a pasta salad. Just a little lemon juice, zest and ricotta completes this fresh and colourful dish.

For a lower-fat version, use low-fat dairy-free spread instead of the butter. per patty 7.8g fat; 697kJ (167 cal) Note

More than just a drink, this luscious hot chocolate spiked with liqueur and topped with Maltesers is a dessert in its own right.

Beurre bosc pears can be substituted for corella pears. Note

Slow cooking the tomatoes draws out both their flavour and their sweetness, leading to a rich, caramelised topping on the crisp base of this tart.

Comforting baked kumara gnocchi in a rich and creamy garlic sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.

Oysters are an amazingly versatile seafood. They are delicious topped with a little squeeze of lemon juice, or with melted cheese, or with Asian style dressing. Here, we've topped them with a robustly flavoured bacon butter.

You need overripe, almost black, bananas for this recipe because they give the best flavour. If your bananas are not ripe enough, put them in a paper bag in a cool place (not the refrigerator) for a day or two. Note

It is fine to use two 300ml cartons (or one 600ml) of cream for this recipe. You can use Cointreau or any other orange-flavoured liqueur. Candied clementines are available from specialty food stores and delicatessens. Note

Cut this rich chocolate velvet cake with chocolate glaze into little finger sized sliced for an elegant afternoon tea plate.

Reminiscent in flavour of boscaiola sauce, this delicious soup combines mushroom and bacon and in a thick, creamy base.

Scones are best made on the day of serving. They can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in oven, wrapped in foil. Use a zester to shred lemon rind. Note

Accompany fritters with a salad for a light meal or serve them as a side dish if preferred. Fritters can be cooked a day ahead. Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Place fritters on an oven tray and reheat in a 150°C oven as required. Note

Serve this delicious medley of autumn vegetables with your next roast dinner.

A hearty and delicious witches potion with garlic wortweed rolls from Australian Women's Weekly.

Soft, succulent and saucy, these individual self-saucing pear and caramel puddings are a fabulous winter dessert.

Lightly perfumed with rose water, sprinkling long strips of lime zest over this baked coconut custard tart makes it even more aromatic.

We used blue-eye fillets for this recipe, but any white fish fillet will be fine. You need to buy a 350g bunch of watercress. Note

Smoky barbecued corn turns this open chicken sandwich on dark rye into a gourmet lunch.

These divine little bite-sized chocolate hazelnut cakes are the perfect size for such a rich, indulgent recipe.

This delicious savoury slice is gluten-free, wheat-free, egg-free and nut-free - the perfect snack for kids at school or people with allergies and intolerances.