For the most lusciously smooth, fluffy, irresistible mash, this is the recipe to follow. Use potatoes that are high in starch and take care not to overcook them. Push the potato through a sieve, as we suggest here, or through a potato ricer or food mill (mouli).

You need to press the cake mixture into balls using your hands – do not roll as the mixture will crumble. You will need 25 lollypop or paddle pop sticks for this recipe. When dipping the cake pops in melted chocolate, tilt the bowl of chocolate to one side, so the chocolate is deep enough […]

Fill the house with nostalgic aromas of childhood apple pie with this warm and comforting tart.

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note

Celebrate spring with this zesty, flavour-packed risotto.

The mille-feuille, or vanilla slice, or custard slice, is known as the Napoleon. It is a French pastry whose exact origin, despite its noble name, is unknown. It's also quite delicious.

Classic pavlova is usually topped with mixed berries and passionfruit pulp. We've opted for a mix of berries here, but if you prefer you can use kiwifruit, thinly sliced pineapple, pawpaw and passionfruit pulp.

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Note

Apricot lovers will adore this crisp, creamy cheesecake.

Zuccotto is a semi-frozen Italian dessert with a rich flavour and fabulous layers of texture. Often made with brandy or liqueur it also packs a little bit of a punch.

Tart passionfruit give these rich crème caramels a fruity lift.

You will need about four large overripe bananas for the amount of mashed banana required. Note

Only remove the legs of the doll if she’s too tall for the cake. Just push the doll, with legs, gently through the cake until the doll’s body is in the right position. Dolly Varden cake pans can be bought or hired from cake decorating suppliers. Note

For a delicious afternoon tea, serve thick slices of this moist pecan cake with whipped cream.

For a lower-fat version, use low-fat dairy-free spread instead of the butter, low-fat mayonnaise, light sour cream and light cream. (per serving) 31.1g fat; 2196kJ (525 cal) We used whole-egg mayonnaise. You can also use pink-eye or sebago potatoes for this recipe. Note

This recipe is easy to make, easy to freeze, moist and delicious. A winner on all fronts.

With hints of warm spices, mint and feta, this baked pasta dish is full of flavour and makes a wonderful family meal.

Duck and citrus are a stunning pair in this flavour-packed salad.

The perfect summer dish; barramundi with kipflers and roasted capsicum from Australian Women's Weekly.

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

You can ask the butcher to tie the pork for you. Note

Like a Bounty candy bar in cheesecake form, this recipe combines the delicious duo of coconut and chocolate with a sensational result.

A sweet and delicious watermelon rind chutney; great for sharing with friends and family.

Risoni, a tiny rice-shaped pasta similar to orzo, is the perfect accompaniment for this creamy fennel and zucchini dish topped with crisp chicken.

To freeze; wrap cake in two layers of plastic wrap. Seal, label and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight at room temperature. This cake will also keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or in the refrigerator for 1 week. Note

The winning combination of rich chocolate and nutty hazelnuts work perfectly together in these sweet and fluffy meringue cupcakes. Perfect for an indulgent dessert or mid-morning treat.

The cake is best made on the day of serving. Note

Drunken beans with bacon, tomato, beer and worcestershire sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.

EQUIPMENT 5 x 12-hole (1-tablespoon/20ml) mini muffin pans 12-hole (⅓ -cup/80ml) standard muffin pan 2.25-litre (9-cup) pudding steamer 60 mini muffin paper cases (28 yellow, 32 dark brown) 35cm (14-inch) square cake board Make the mini muffins in batches; the cake mixture will be fine to stand at room temperature. Make the toffee wings up […]

The combination of sweet, gooey filling and crunchy topping is delightful in this easy slice.

With the added flavour of bacon and mint, these succulent spatchcocks are mouth-watering served with velvety mashed potato, peas and lettuce.

Rich and delicious main dish of beef fillet with garlic cream sauce, dinner doesn't get more mouthwatering than this!

These gorgeous tarts are perfect for special occasions; elegant afternoon tea's, high tea, dessert - anything with a touch of decadence.

A good basic, light cake that is perfect as a base for kids' birthday cakes. It is also nice plain or with cream and berries.

This recipe is best made on the day of serving. Note

Pouches can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Uncooked pouches suitable to freeze. Sweet chilli sauce can be prepared 2 days ahead. Store, covered, in refrigerator. Note

A vegetarian dish of eggplant timbales with roasted tomato sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.

Allowing the eggplant to stand a while covered with salt will help withdraw most of the vegetable’s slightly bitter juice; it also helps prevent the eggplant from absorbing too much oil when it’s cooked. Be sure to rinse the eggplant well under cold running water to remove as much of the salt as possible and […]

This tangy take on turkey is a fabulous alternative to chicken.

A delicious and healthy winter warming soup of dhal and carrot with a dollop of yoghurt.

Chicken soup is used for medicinal purposes across just about all cultures. We can't guarantee a magic cure of whatever ails you, but you can be sure that this soup is healthy and delicious.

Green tea powder is available from Asian food stores. If you don’t have an ice-cream maker, pour custard into shallow container and cover with foil, freeze until almost firm. Place ice-cream in large bowl, chop coarsely then beat with electric mixer until smooth. Pour into deep container, cover, freeze until firm. Repeat process twice more. […]

These herby, juicy stuffed tomatoes make a fantastic side dish.

Slow cooker: suitable to the end of step 3. Pressure cooker: suitable to the end of step 3. Suitable to freeze at the end of step 3. Note

Turn your favorite Italian restaurant treat into a spectacular cake.

Kaffir lime leaves are sold fresh, dried or frozen. The dried leaves are less potent so double the number called for in a recipe if you substitute them for fresh leaves. Note

Casserole bakes are so simple to prepare, and great for family meals. One dish wonders never looked so wonderful.

This mouth-watering dish uses preserved lemons, a prominent ingredient in North African cooking. The flavour is salty, unique and perfumed.

Ginger and caramel go together beautifully in this ultimate winter dessert, especially when teamed with decadent calvados custard.

You can use lime juice instead of lemon juice, if you prefer. Note

Both Granny Smith and Golden Delicious apples are suitable for this recipe. Note

Quick, easy and delicious; try these baked beans and smoked cheddar roast potatoes.

For a filling, delicious family meal, try this Indian inspired chicken curry with a twist.

This simple yet delicious blueberry loaf is perfect for a morning or afternoon snack with a steaming hot cup of tea.

We used dried cannellini beans in this recipe. Note

An exquisite asparagus, gruyère & prosciutto tart for sharing with friends and family.

Veal and tomato dolmades, a family of stuffed vegetable dishes common in the Middle East and surrounding regions including the Balkans, the Caucasus, Russia, Central Asia.

Barbecued pork neck with five-spiced star-anise glaze from Australian Women's Weekly.

Make someone's special day even more special with this triple-layered beauty.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Leave the nuts and berries out of this recipe if you just want a plain Blondie. Dust the slice with a little sifted icing sugar, if you like. Note

Store in an airtight container for up to two days. Note

The cake and ice- cream cones can be prepared one day before the party. The frosting is best spread over the cake about an hour before serving. The frosting will lose its gloss after an hour or so. Note

Damper is a crusty Australian flat bread, originally cooked by the early settlers. Note

Bite sized with a little kick and a lot of chocolate, this recipe is pure dessert perfection!

Put the kettle on and enjoy a thick slice of this moist apple and apricot loaf.

Two 20cm x 30cm (8-inch x 12-inch) rectangular cake pans 35cm x 40cm (14-inch x 16-inch) rectangular cake board toothpicks. Position paper pattern on cake, cut out butterfly using a sharp knife. Use toothpicks to transfer butterfly markings from paper pattern onto the cake. Spread different coloured butter creams on butterfly markings. The butterfly is […]

Simple and elegant, these dainty little cupcakes are a delicious treat to share for dessert or a special afternoon tea.

We used snapper fillets for this recipe but you can use any white fish fillet you prefer. Note

This fruit cake is suitable for many allergy diets, as it does not contain wheaten flour, eggs, milk or butter; the only sugar is in the fruit.

Unfilled crepes can be frozen up to 2 months. Note

Spice up your barbecue with this side of sirloin and sweet ginger rub. Remember to stand the meat for at least 15 minutes before slicing and you'll be rewarded with a moist and tender meat.

Crunchy, fruity and spicy, this black bean and mango salsa is gorgeous paired with fish.

Crispy and crunchy butterflied chicken from Australian Women's Weekly.

This delicious and impressive looking mandarin upside-down cake is a little tricky to make but is oh so worth it. Better still it is gluten-free so everyone can enjoy it. Use a microplane to zest the fruit for best results.

Served with homemade baba ghanoush and zingy tabbouleh, these warm falafel wraps will be a popular dinner dish.

This apple and red capsicum chutney takes a little while to make but it's easy as pie and mostly a hands-off operation. Enjoy with cold meats and cheese.