Modern Australian

Jelly buttons are liquorice flavoured jellies with a crunchy coating. They are also known as jelly spogs. Note

Deep 26cm x 36cm (10½-inch x 14½-inch) baking dish; 25cm x 40cm (10-inch x 16-inch) rectangular prepared cake board. Note

This is delicious served warm or cold, so is great for picnics or a make-ahead lunch. Note

The cheese and bacon toasts on the side make this rich, savoury cauliflower soup a meal all by itself but it also works as a starter for a dinner party.

This delicious grilled scampi dish makes a great starter for a dinner party, or other special occasion or celebration.

Brownie will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 4 days; in the refrigerator for 1 week; or frozen for up to 2 months. Note

Rich, chocolatey tiramisu cake with mascarpone cream and plump, fresh raspberries makes a fine end to a special dinner.

Thick, creamy and deliciously spiced, this chai smoothie is a great afternoon pick-me-up.

Faux hash browns made from a winter radish, ginger and onion from Australian Women's Weekly.

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These tender beef kebabs with a roasted vegetable salad are full of the flavours of the Middle East. They're also perfect served with a couscous salad if you prefer.

Dripping with honey and spice syrup, this rich, dense ginger cake makes an elegant end to a special meal. Serve with a drizzle of double cream.

Covered in chocolate ganache, and spiked with sweet sherry, this cherry cake is perfect for a grown-up birthday celebration.

test kitchen tip Use iced chocolate doughnuts as nests instead of the cinnamon doughnuts. Note

An exquisite salad of barbecued chorizo, chickpea and pumpkin with a sweet and sour sherry vinegar dressing.

This dessert looks and tastes amazing. The drizzling of toffee finishes it off beautifully; the toffee will begin to dissolve within 10 minutes of drizzling it over the figs, so it is best made immediately before serving.

You need to cook about ½ cup (100g) white medium-grain rice for this recipe. Note

The difference between 100% corn (maize) cornflour and wheaten cornflour (cornstarch) is that wheaten has gluten, whereas 100% corn is gluten-free. The gluten adds height to the sponge and gives it a lighter texture. Note

Topped with flaky almonds, this cherry coconut slice makes a delicious afternoon tea treat.

equipment 3 x 10cm (4-inch) round cardboard cake boards, small offset metal spatula, tape measure, plastic ruler, 4.5cm (1.-inch) fluted round cutter, 3.5cm (1.-inch) fluted round cutter Instead of one large cake, place smaller cakes randomly on the table, display them on stemmed glass cake plates for a charming effect. Cakes can be completed at […]

The deep, savoury flavour of this red wine and shallot sauce is the perfect complement to this dish of tender steak, mashed potatoes and green beans.

These pretty jelly parfaits make a delightful kids' party food or dessert. Top with fresh fruit for a colourful flourish.

Meringues can be made a day ahead; store in an airtight container at room temperature. Assemble meringue torte up to 1 hour ahead. Note

A roasted lamb rack smothered in herb crust served with crispy roasted potatoes finished off with leeks gently poached in wine and stock. What more could the family want?

If you can’t find Candy Melts, use white chocolate Melts. Note

For a lighter dessert, you could use low-fat ice-cream, omit Maltesers and replace the hot fudge sauce with warmed low-joule caramel topping. Note

When we think of soufflés as a sweet, we often think of the chocolate kind. While you won't catch us dissing anything with chocolate in it, this lemon curd soufflé is sweet and tart and exceedingly delicious.

If you want a richer flavour, add a little cream and blue cheese to the baking dish. Note

White cut chicken with spring onion dressing from Australian Women's Weekly.

On those occasions when only meat and potatoes will do, here is your go-to recipe.

If you don’t have a grill plate, you can cook the recipe in a large non-stick frying pan instead. Swap the trout for salmon, if you like. To bulk out the vegetable component of this dish, add some snow peas. Note

This whole barbecued veal fillet with salsa verde stuffing works just as well with a whole beef sirloin fillet.

Iced cake will keep in an airtight container for up to three days. Uniced cake can be frozen for up to three months. SERVING SUGGESTION Serve warm as a dessert with cream or custard. Note

You need smoking chips and a smoke box for this recipe. The smoke box and hickory smoking chips are available at most barbecue supply stores, as are other varieties of wood chips that can also be used to smoke meat on the barbecue. Note

Make the national pub favourite for dinner at home with this fab veal schnitzel with winter slaw recipe.

If you're looking for a sweet treat that will appeal to young and old and isn't too full of sugar, these frozen coconut bananas with passionfruit dip are for you!

Crispy snow pea, prawn & avocado salad is perfect for a summer entertaining lunch.

35cm (14-inch) square cake board These cute little cakes would also be a welcome treat at a halloween party for younger children. Cupcakes should be decorated the day of serving as the Minties will dissolve if left overnight. Store cakes in an airtight container at room temperature. If you can’t find un-iced cupcakes, use iced […]

Crispy, crunchy but best of all - healthy.

Moist and dense, this spiced pumpkin bread has heat from the chilli flakes and crunch from the pepitas, and is incredibly good warm or toasted and spread with butter.

1 x deep 9cm (3¾-inch) square cake pan 1 x deep 15cm (6-inch) square cake pan 1 x deep 23cm (9¼-inch) square cake pan 30cm (12-inch) square prepared cake board or cake stand cake. Make butter cake mixes in batches as they will not all fit together in a large bowl, use three packets first, […]

Healthy grilled turkey steaks with a flavourful green olive and tomato relish.

Baked brie and asparagus tartines make a dish for a celebratory lunch. If you're looking for some variety, you can replace the asparagus with honey and thyme.

Take an eaton mess, replace the pav with macaroons and add some custard and you have this deliciously layered raspberry dessert in mere moments.

Use a cake mix that does not require butter to be added. Note

Nothing goes better with lamb than rosemary and balsamic - try these delicious chops.

These tender, juicy veal cutlets are enhanced with a fragrant basil mayo and crisp asparagus. With just 30 minutes cooking time it's a tasty dish you're sure to return to again and again.

Quick, easy and delicious, these veal schnitzels are a guaranteed weeknight winner.

For a gift-giving idea, spray a bamboo steamer (available from Asian food stores) with silver spray, line with tissue and fill with little cakes. Wrap it completely in cellophane and tie with a ribbon. Substitute brandy for Irish whiskey, if you like.

The classic surf'n'turf, beef and prawn, dish with delicious homemade kumara hash browns and corn.

You could use lamb leg or shoulder, cut into chunks, instead of shanks. Note

To freeze. Complete recipe to the end of step 2. Individually wrap patties in plastic wrap. Label, date and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Continue from step 3. Note

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. You need a medium frying pan having a heatproof handle and a 20cm base for this recipe. If the pan handle is not heatproof, wrap it tightly in a few layers of foil; place the pan under the grill, but keep the handle away from the heat, if possible. […]

It seems counter intuitive to cook fruit in this way, but char grilling caramelises all of those lovely fruit sugars and brings a great intensity of flavour. Whipped cream completes the experience.

These are quite small cakes, so you will need to serve each person two or three. Make sure you use a good quality ice-cream. Note

You can melt the cheese for each burger, if you prefer. Note

The Middle Eastern flavours of this fresh, crunchy salad make for something slightly different for lunch.

This lemon tea cake is made something special when you layer it with lashings of lemon mascarpone frosting.

This hazelnut and date tart tastes as impressive as it looks. It's a magnificent dessert that is only enhanced by its accompaniment of sweet, sesame cream.

These delicious and refreshing mango and passionfruit ice-cream pops are full of natural colours and flavours and a delightful treat for the kids.

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 instructions before using. Note

This quick and tasty pasta dish is packed full of flavour and is perfect for a mid week dinner for the family. The combination of crispy proscuitto and tender pumpkin is complemented wonderfully by freshly shaved parmesan cheese.

This cute and colourful 'under the sea' birthday cake is perfect for little ones who love animals or spending time by the ocean.

You need a deep frying pan measuring approximately 22cm (9 inches) across its base for this recipe; cover the handle with aluminium foil to protect it from the heat of the grill (broiler). Note

You will need to cook about 1/3 cup (50g) brown rice for this recipe. Note

Salmon is best served a little rare in the centre to prevent drying out. Note