Modern Australian

You need approximately eight limes for this recipe. Note

This beautiful looking terrine is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. The spinach and walnut pesto finishes off the dish perfectly; serve as a starter, or accompanied with a salad for a light lunch.

This is a great alcohol-free drink to offer guests, but you could replace the mineral water and lemonade with champagne if you want to make a punch with punch.

French for "rust", bright-orange-coloured rouille is a thickened capsicum and chilli-flavoured mayonnaise-like sauce often used stirred into, or as a garnish for, Provençal soups and stews.

Using thigh cutlets in this way rather than the whole bird shortens the roasting time. The thigh is also the most succulent and flavoursome part of the chicken.

These pizza bases measure around 20 x 30cm and are available from the bakery section of your supermarket. If unavailable use shortcrust pastry. Parboil potatoes by cooking them whole in a saucepan of simmering water for about 5 minutes, until just tender. Note

You can substitute the fig and ginger jam for any jam of your choice. These biscuits are best served on the day they are made. Store unfilled biscuits in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Note

Finger-lickin' delicious when eaten straight off the grill.

This is a great activity to do with the kids, as well as a gorgeous treat to make for them. Delight family and friends with these DIY Easter eggs.

Perfect for a filling morning tea, afternoon tea or lunch box treat, these cheesy zucchini and leek muffins are tasty and delicious.

The bright, sharp colours and flavours of this chickpea, tomato and capsicum salad are complemented by the red wine and lemon juice dressing.

Delicious and colourful beetroot and carrot salad with goat's cheese twists from Australian Women's Weekly.

Preserve your own bottle tomatoes with this recipe from Australian Women's Weekly.

Mixture is not suitable to freeze. Note

Have butter at room temperature. Beat butter in a small bowl with electric mixer until very pale. Add half sifted icing sugar and half milk; beating until well combined. Add remaining icing sugar and milk; beat until mixture is smooth. Note

Forget about foil, baking a whole snapper in a salt crust will keep it moist and impart great flavour to the flesh, not to mention look enormously impressive when served.

Completed cookies can be made up to 4 weeks ahead; store at room temperature in an airtight container. Note

These mango cremes are quick and easy to make and you can pop them in the fridge early in the day, ready for dessert later in the evening. You could serve them with berries for an extra splash of colour, if you like.

equipment 26cm x 35cm (10¼-inch x 14-inch) baking dish 30cm x 40cm (12-inch x 16-inch) rectangular prepared cake board Note

This recipe is gluten-free, however, if you decide to use pre-made packaged caramel popcorn, check the label carefully. Lolly Gobble Bliss Bombs (caramel popcorn) is available from supermarkets. Note

An elegant dish to bake for an afternoon tea with friends, or a light dessert on a summer's eve. Serve with a little cream if you like.

Serve up this delicious Mediterranean style bruschetta at your next gathering. Haloumi is a cheese that just begs to be grilled, and combined with tomatoes, basil and capers it is out of this world.

Chlorophyll is the chemo-protein that gives plants their green color. Humans get it from leafy green vegetables, such as broccoli, lettuce, cabbage, and spinach. We have used celery stalks and flat leaf parsley. Note

You can also bake this mixture in one loaf pan;­ it will take about 45 minutes to cook. Loaves are best made on the day of serving. Note

Equipment 21cm x 32cm number 1 cake pan (see tip) 35cm x 45cm covered cake board. After turning the first cake out of the pan, wash the cake pan and rinse it in cold water, then dry, to remove any residual heat. Note

Crunchy fresh pita crisps make a great shared party platter when paired with a freshly made dip, like this butter bean concoction.

The stew is best made just before serving. If you want to freeze it, cook it up until the end of step 2. Add the mushrooms after reheating thawed stew. Note

Rich and warmly spiced, this baked cheesecake with fig and orange makes an excellent dessert or mid-afternoon treat.

To freeze Complete the recipe to the end of step 3. Pack into freezer-proof containers, leaving a 2.5cm (1 inch) space to allow for expansion. Seal, label and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat in a saucepan or microwave on medium power (50%) until heated through, then continue from […]

Any birthday boy or girl would spin “round the world” after this spectacular bright-coloured cake. Note

Cool 5 minutes before serving over ice cream. Note

It’s best to make Humpty Dumpty several days ahead to allow the glue to thoroughly dry, alternatively, you could use a purchased Humpty Dumpty toy. Help secure collar in place with sewing thread. Sew along folded edge with white thread to form fingers. Sew tartan edges together to form a tube for the arm. Secure […]

The lobster meat in the tail is the sweetest and most delicately flavoured. Enjoy this decadent salad.

A delicious finger sandwich for your next gathering.

Delicious and fun homemade cheeseburgers that the whole family will love.

A healthy and filling salad with lots of bright colours.

Palm sugar brings a depth of flavour as well as sweetness to these delectable little cheesecakes.

Make your own healthy warm chicken and coriander salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

A healthy and filling tomato and kumara rice salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Sweet and fun honey bees on a stick; great for children's parties.

Makes about 24 Note

Verjuice dressing strikes the perfect savoury note to lift this seared tuna on potatoes, eggs and vegetables out of the realm of the ordinary. A deconstructed salad nicoise that makes the perfect lunch to serve friends on the weekend.

Inserting the stuffing between the skin and meat of the breast prevents it from drying out while cooking, as well as infusing the meat with flavour.

Sometimes the simple meals are the best choice, especially after a time of feasts. Glazed ham with asparagus salad is a lovely, light way to use up Christmas ham.

This burnt brown sugar ice-cream pudding with its crushed pistachio praline crust is simply divine.

The great thing about using Japanese pumpkin for this pumpkin with balsamic and pine nuts recipe is that the skin is edible, so there's no need to waste time cutting it off. This makes a great side dish for a roast leg of lamb.

There's more yummy goodness packed into this tropical toasted muesli than one jar should be able to hold. Crunchy, nutty and sweet in all the right proportions.

Patties can be made a day ahead; cover, refrigerate. If you can’t find mizuna (Japanese mustard lettuce), use wild rocket or rocket instead. Note

Soak 8 bamboo skewers in water for about 30 minutes before use to prevent splintering and scorching. Note

If cooking in a conventional oven, grease 1.5-litre (6-cup) ovenproof dish. Bake, uncovered, in moderately hot oven about 20 minutes. This recipe is best made close to serving. This quick and easy version of the classic recipe does not require pots or pans, so it’s the perfect dessert for pudding lovers with no time to […]

Balmain or moreton bay bug tails may be substituted with prawns, lobster, scampi or crab.

What better way to treat the kids or your nearest and dearest for this weekend's brunch with this decadent stack of blueberry buttermilk pancakes with bacon. Enjoy!

Silky smooth and deeply nourishing, this cream of celeriac soup is lifted by lemon and chervil and finished with a drizzle of olive oil.

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

Slice this delicious pork loin thickly and serve with roasted vegetables; there'll be no complaints. To make sure the crackling maintains its crunchy deliciousness, don't cover it too tightly when resting the meat.

Coffee caramel cupcakes piled high with delicious coffee cream, thanks to rich jersey caramels.

Filled sponges are best eaten the day they are made. Note

Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes prior to using to prevent them from scorching during cooking. Note

Inspired by Aboriginal legend, this striking cake is distinctively an Australian original. Note

A moist and delicious microwavable cake that tastes every bit as good as an oven baked one. This cake is best made on the day of serving, which is fine because it's just so easy! You're welcome.

You will need a 300g carton of sour cream for this recipe. Note

We used a store-bought lemon curd in this recipe. Biscuits can be made a day ahead; they are best filled on the day of serving. Note

Jazz up your standard weekend barbecue with this delicious grilled beef rump recipe. It's complete with a fragrant anchovy butter and roasted tomato and capsicum salad - too good.

We used very small pink lady apples, the ones suitable for kids’ lunchboxes. You can also make the pastry using a food processor. Process flour and butter until crumbly, with motor operating, add the water and process until ingredients just come together. Or you can use ready-made shortcrust pastry. Note

This quick and easy pasta dish combines delicate smoked salmon, fresh fennel, dill and cream to create a flavour explosion that the whole family will love.

If you don’t have the time to make the crostini, ready-made crostini can be found in various flavours in most delicatessens and some supermarkets. Note

Apple and caramel go together perfectly, and these caramel apple squares make a perfect afternoon tea treat or light dessert.

The perfect Christmas summer dessert.