There was usually a tin of condensed milk in the fridge at home when I was growing up and my guilty pleasure was drinking it out of the can!

Sit down and enjoy a steaming mug of this wonderfully spiced and sweet chai, by Australian Women's Weekly. You'll soon see why this Indian classic has gained worldwide popularity.

Cut part of one of the schnitzels into finger-size pieces and serve with tomato sauce instead of the capsicum and caper mayonnaise. Note

The contrast between the light, lemony pudding and rich berry topping of these self-saucing puddings is delectable.

Give your traditional shortbread recipe a more robust and festive flavour by trying these brown sugar and spice shortbread sticks. They would also make a thoughtful gift.

Smoked paprika and barbecue sauce both lend their smoky flavours to these delicious barbecued steaks. Fabulous served with baked potatoes, corn on the cob and lots of salad.

You need four bunches of asparagus for this recipe. Note

Keeping time: 3 days. Note

A healthy, light and delicious watermelon, raspberry and cranberry salad.

This incredibly simple summer garden salad with avocado and tomato is the perfect side dish for any lunch.

The chilli and lime zest marinade add heat to the baby octopus and help tenderise the meat, the chilli and lime dressing adds depth to the flavour of the dish.

Indulge your sweet tooth with this gorgeous coconut and passionfruit pie. Enjoy a big slice with a dollop of ice-cream or fresh cream for a beautiful dessert.

If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure,your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check with the manufacturer’s instructionsbefore using. Recipe suitable to freeze. Note

Butter beans are also known as lima beans; you can use cannellini or similar white beans. Note

We've used salmon for this recipe, but tarragon compliments seafood beautifully. You could use tuna, flathead, ling, trout or any firm fleshed fish.

These divine little smoked salmon tartlets will be snapped up by guests at your next party.

Rice can be cooked the day before, store. covered, in the fridge Note

With a texture this silky and a flavour this heavenly, you'll not be able to resist a second helping of this decadent chocolate orange mousse cake. It really is that good.

Not suitable to microwave. Not suitable to freeze. Note

Succulent chicken breasts stuffed with ricotta and basil make a wonderful dinner party dish. Using a piping bag to fill the pockets with stuffing will make it easier.

This recipe is nut-free and egg-free. Note

Frittata can be made a day ahead; keep, covered, in refrigerator. Note

If you prefer your soup spicy, you can add one finely chopped fresh red chilli or a teaspoon of dried red chilli to this recipe.

An uncomplicated recipe that can be prepared as an everyday meal, or a `glam’ one for special occasions. Note

Bring Paris into your kitchen with this classic French bistro version of steak and chips (pommes frites): a tender piece of beef, grilled to perfection, served with freshly made skinny fries, twice cooked to crispy goodness.

Position the large cake on the small cake, then spread pink butter cream over toadstool cap. Split the spearmint leaves in half through the centre then slice the halves into three pieces. Note

Impress your dinner guests with this deliciously tender braised pork with pancetta and fennel.

Delicate and delicious cupcakes with white choc curls from Australian Women's Weekly.

You can use the oil from the artichokes in the dressing if you wish. You will need to purchase a large barbecued chicken weighing about 900g for this recipe. Note

Delight your guests with these crisp sheets of freshly made, herbed flat bread.

This delicious roasted beetroot, broccoli and pearl barley salad is beautiful enjoyed warm with a creamy tahini dressing. It's the perfect example that healthy, vegetarian food can be delicious and filling!

the spices can be prepared several hours ahead. The recipe is best assembled close to serving Note

Chewy, lemony and nutty, these pepita and sesame squares make great lunch box treats.

To make this soup more fun for toddlers cut different shapes from bread like stars, hearts or animals. You could get older toddlers to cut the shapes from the bread to get them involved in the preparation of the meal. Note

Bombes can be made and frozen a week in advance. You can make one large bombe by freezing the mixture in a 2-litre (8-cup) pudding steamer. We used Grand Marnier, but you can use your favourite citrus liqueur. Note

To prevent excess water leaching into the gratin, steaming is the best method to use for cooking the vegetables. Note

A fresh and bright apple and seed slaw with macadamia dressing; the perfect summer salad.

If you don’t have a candy thermometer, boil the syrup until it’s thick with heavy bubbles. Remove from heat, let bubbles subside, then reassess the thickness of the syrup. Note

Balmain bugs are similar to scampi in size and flavour, they are lovely simply grilled and used here in a salad.

For either a morning snack or afternoon tea, this moist, zesty loaf is just perfect.

This simple dish of lamb with green beans is a perfect fast and flavoursome mid-week dinner recipe.

Loaf and oval-shaped pans are available in racks, or as individual pans. It’s the individual pans that need to be stood and baked on an oven tray, simply for easy handling. Note

What better meal to share with family and friends than the classic roast leg of lamb. We've put together and fragrant and tasty anchovy and mustard rub to lift it to even greater heights.

Tangelos are a cross between a grapefruit and a tangerine, tasting more like the latter but closer in size to the former. You need four for this recipe. Any citrus fruit of similar size can be substituted in this moist, exquisite and fruity cake.

Spiced with cumin and packed full of grated vegetables, these carrot and zucchini muffins make a great lunch box or after-school snack.

When it comes to canapés, smoked salmon and dill is always a crowd pleaser.

Freeze leftover pitta breads to use in later recipes. Note

This quick and tasty Asian inspired salad makes a brilliant mid-week dinner or dish to entertain your guests.

This is the perfect recipe for picnics, mother's group, committee meetings, play-dates; any time you need to feed a big group easily, a caramel apple pull-apart will do the job.

This gourmet dessert combines the sweetness of pomegranate syrup with a beautiful rosewater infusion to create this turkish delight roulade. This is perfect for delighting loved ones.

The dark blue pigment of blueberries is full of antioxidants, which have been shown to lower cholesterol. They are sometimes referred to as “brain berries” because they may help with brain function. Note

For nicely crisped potatoes, heat the oven tray before adding the potatoes. Note

Best made close to serving. Note

There are many parts to this dish, so it pays to get yourself fully organised before you begin. Despite the work involved, coconut panna cotta with mango and wafers is worth the effort.

Bucatini pasta with baked ricotta from Australian Women's Weekly.

Add another ½ cup milk if making several hours ahead, as the sauce will thicken on standing. From cold, bake, covered, at 200°C/400°F for 30 minutes or until heated through then uncover and bake for a further 10 minutes or until browned. Note

This light garden salad of an exotic mix of herbs and crisp vegetables perfectly matches a hearty meal.

We've given a grapefruit flavour to the classic lemon meringue pie here, but you could experiment with any citrus fruit, or a combination of.

Once you have your technique sorted, these little triangles of tasty goodness can be flipped and folded and put together in no time.

It’s important to measure the closed springform pan; the measurement that appears on the base of the springform pan sometimes refers to the measurement of the pan when it is open. This rich flourless cake can be made with other dried fruit, such as figs, or a combination of raisins, currants and sultanas, and with […]

You will need to cut the kernels from two small cobs of corn for this recipe. Note