Comfort in a bowl.

You can use chicken in place of lamb, and swap the pearl couscous for instant, if you prefer.

Lentils make a hearty addition to this French favourite.

A great meal to make when entertaining, this is all cooked in the oven, leaving you more time to mingle.

This indulgent seasonal dessert, layered with fresh fruit, is ripe for the picking.

The combination of beetroot, creamy feta and crunchy walnuts work perfectly together in these delicious pastry tarts - perfect for a tasty snack, a quick lunch or a light dinner.

The ocean’s bounty is the basis for a dazzling array of mouth-watering meals

You don't need to miss out on a nutritious and delicious dinner when you're lost for time after work. With juicy chicken that's packed with flavour this recipe is a crowd-pleaser.

It seems lamb is definitely the Greeks’ choice when it comes to meat and this couldn’t be more simple and delicious if it tried. Studding the lamb with the garlic and rosemary infuses the meat with flavour while it cooks and who can pass up a golden spuddy! I’ve included a quick little recipe for […]

A pot of coffee or tea and a plate of home baking can give an otherwise drab afternoon a bit of a rise.

Fill up on this hearty vegetarian delight bursting with bright flavours and colours.

Cut a slice of this fruity tart and enjoy the fragrant undertones of rosewater. Best served with thick, whipped cream and a collection of family or friends.

Indulge in something a little more decadent with your pancakes than your normal jam topping with creamy ricotta and fresh apricots.

This cake can be made easily in a food processor. Start with butter, sugar and rind and gradually add remaining ingredients, processing to form a smooth batter. Note

You can also make this using green Thai curry paste. Note

A timeless Australian dessert, we've put a healthy twist on the classic pavlova, using creamy Greek yoghurt and fresh raspberries to create an irresistible sweet treat for the whole family.

This is the Christmas recipe our Taste writers have received the most compliments for over the years.

How to join a chicken: Remove string, place chicken on a board, and cut skin around leg with knife against carcass then press leg joint outwards to expose the joint. Cut through and slip point of knife under the hack to release the maryland (drumstick and thigh). Repeat with other side. Separate into thighs and […]

This gluten-free stuffing has endless variations. Add nuts or dried fruit, and other herbs and spices. To tie up a chicken, place it on its back. Pull skin over neck and secure by folding wing tips back over skin. Run string around wings and underneath to cross over back. Turn chicken over and bring string […]

Crispy on the outside, deliciously tender on the inside - this tasty pork loin is perfect served with fragrant ginger roasted carrots and a zesty Asian nam jim sauce.

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Uniced cake suitable to freeze. Ganache suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Kumara suitable to microwave. Note

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. The lamb can be marinated overnight for extra flavour. If you like a bit of sweetness in your curries, you can also add currants to the rice. Note

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Uncooked meatloaf suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Cake suitable to freeze. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Harissa is available at selected supermarkets and delicatessens. Note

This loaf can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days. You can wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and seal in an airtight container before freezing for up to one month. Thaw slices at room temperature, straight from the freezer. Note

Un-iced cakes can be frozen for up to 2 months. Not suitable to microwave. Cakes can be made up to two days ahead; store in an airtight container. Ice up to one day ahead. Note

Not suitable to freeze . Cherry Compote suitable to microwave. Note

Chocolate and butter suitable to microwave. Suitable to freeze. Note

Sweet, crumbly and utterly indulgent, enjoy a piece of this beautiful chocolate shortbread with a cuppa for morning or afternoon tea. Or, make it for your loved ones - it's the perfect gift for Christmas or birthdays.

A sugar (candy) thermometer, from kitchenware stores, is essential for this recipe. Nougat can be made a week ahead. Store nougat in an airtight container between layers of baking paper in a cool, dry place. If the weather is humid, make close to serving. Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Beef brisket is an inexpensive cut of meat. Ask your butcher to remove most of the excess fat from the beef. This recipe can be prepared two days ahead, up to the final frying stage. This recipe is based on one from Tai Woo Restaurant in Hong Kong, winter of the beef category in the […]

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Note

Un-iced cakes can be made four days ahead; store covered in an airtight container at room temperature or suitable to freeze. Ice cakes on the day of serving. Chocolate and butter suitable to microwave. Note

Uncooked dough suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Store biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Note

Fresh and tasty, these mushroom and spinach tarts are simple to make and sure to impress any guests. They're also vegetarian.

This delicious creamy soup is packed full of earthy mushroom flavour, making the perfect lunch or light dinner in the cooler months.

Suitable to freeze (without mustard, cream, peas and parsley). Not suitable to microwave. Note

The treacly richness of golden syrup adds a dark, caramel tone to this moist chocolate cake with fudge icing.

This one is guaranteed to be your new family favourite!

Uncooked pastry suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Marmalade will keep, unopened, for 6 months in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Once opened, refrigerate for up to 3 months. Note

This recipe is best made close to serving. Note

Pairing two of our favourite desserts, rich and creamy cheesecake and decadent chocolate brownies, this dessert recipe is sure to please any sweet tooth. Make a batch to share with your loved ones this weekend.

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

Not suitable to freeze. Note

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

If you don’t have a piping bag, snip about 2.5cm off the corner of a plastic freezer bag and pipe through this instead. Note

The flavours of this dessert are deliciously balanced with the sweetness of the strawberry sorbet offset by the tart fruit and syrup.

You will need 1 2/3 cups raw rice to make 5 cups of cooked rice for this recipe. Note

Family favourite, kid friendly Note

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

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 […]

Packed with fruit, this dense and moist lumberjack cake is full of enough energy and fibre to get you through to lunch, even if you do have to lop down a few trees in the meantime.

Once you know how to make choux pastry whipping up a batch of chantilly cream-filled, chocolatey profiteroles is a breeze.

Give this classic fruit pudding a try and fill your kitchen with the sweet smell of Christmas and family.

One bite of these, fine textured, melt-in-the-mouth, buttery biscuits joined together by a perfectly balanced sweet/sour passionfruit icing and you'll be sold. Passionfruit yoyos.

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

Gently scrub then rinse citrus fruit under warm water before preparing. You can freeze strips of citrus peel and portions of juice. Note

A French take on the Italian pizza, a pissaladiere is traditionally made with a thin trust, topped with fragrant olives, caramelised onions and anchovies.

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

Traditionally made in autumn to coincide with the harvest, this apple custard cake is a delightful marriage between the tartness of apples and the sweetness of custard and cake.

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.

To test that jam gels: Place a teaspoon of marmalade on a cold saucer; place in freezer for 2 minutes. Run finger through marmalade. If surface wrinkles and jam separates, it’s ready. 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

Turn one of the cheaper cuts of beef into a melt-in-the-mouth tender, flavoursome and hearty meal. Serve with steamed rice.

You’ll need to cook 1 cup jasmine rice. Note

A delicious spinach pie made with a filo pastry crust.

3 medium mashed bananas equals 1 1/2 cups. Note

Make sure butter is well creamed before adding sugar. This incorporates air and makes for a lighter cake. Use unsalted butter at room temperature, if preferred. For a richer cake, use 185 grams unsalted butter, 3 eggs and reduce milk to 1/4 cup. Continue as directed. Note

Beef vindaloo is a classic curry most famous in India's Goa region. Not for the faint hearted, the chilli packs a particularly spicy punch. To balance the dish, serve with a side of riata and an ice cold beer.

Equal amounts of sugar and fruit must be used to achieve a good gel. Test if jam is ready by placing a teaspoon of it on a cold plate. Touch with your fingertip – if the top wrinkles, the jam is ready to jar. Note

The glaze can be made in the microwave. If glaze becomes too thick to brush on, reheat until correct consistency. To keep leftover ham fresh and moist, cover with reserved rind. Alternatively, dip a clean tea towel or calico bag in a solution of 2 cups water and 1 tablespoon of vinegar, squeeze out the […]

Just because you don't eat gluten doesn't mean you have to miss out on Christmas treats - try this delicious glace fruit cake.

This gorgeous macadamia filo tart is topped with sweet pineapple. Enjoy it warm or cool with a dollop of ice-cream for an indulgent dessert.

Use a finely chopped onion if you don’t have a leek. Make croutons by toasting crestless bread and cutting into cubes. Alternatively, fry cubes of bread in a little oil or butter until golden. Note

Of all the fruit and nut loaf recipes, this one by Woman's Day has to be in the top 5. Gluten-free, stuffed with your favourite dried fruits and richly sweetened with brown sugar, it's irresistible.

A comforting classic.