Serve these Asian-style Scotch eggs at your next cocktail party, with a bracing chilli dip on the side.

Chocolate ice-cream celebration cake

Baked risotto with chorizo and cherry tomatoes

Chocolate meringue kisses, egg recipe, brought to you by Australian Women's Weekly

If you want to make a share-plate, party platter or after-school snack with a bit of substance, these potato skins with tomato salsa are the bomb. They'll be snapped up, and if you plan ahead you can use the potato flesh for myriad other recipes.

Trout roasted with amchur and green mango salad; amchur powder is dried and ground green mango, commonly used in Indian cooking.

600g canned borlotti or cannellini beans can be substituted for the shelled borlotti beans; rinse and drain beans before adding for last 10 minutes of cooking. Recipe can be made 2 days ahead and refrigerated, covered; reheat or bring to room temperature before serving. Note

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. The steak and kidney filling is suitable to freeze. Note

Beef and mushroom make a delicious pair in this herby, slow-cooked stew.

A simple and delicious roast chicken with rosemary and garlic from Australian Women's Weekly.

Richly spiced and sweetly dressed, this Indochine chicken salad makes a great dish to serve up to friends for a weekend lunch.

The lightness and flakiness of this delicious pastry is created during the rolling and folding process. The caramelised apples provide the perfect not-too-sweet topping. Serve with cream and enjoy.

You can't go past a moist chocolate cake topped with chocolate fudge icing.

candied citrus Combine sugar and the water in a large frying pan. Stir over low heat, without boiling, until sugar dissolves; add orange and lime slices. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, turning slices occasionally. Remove from heat; cool slices on a wire rack. filling Beat ingredients in a […]

Granny Smith apples are best for this recipe. Note

This pie is suitable to freeze. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. Note

Fragrant roast lamb on a bed of scented potatoes makes a fabulous dinner or weekend roast lunch, the juices of the lamb help soften and flavour the potatoes.

Carpaccio, usually served in Italy as a “primi piatti” (literally, the first plate), a first-course salad, can be made with finely sliced fish as well as the traditional beef fillet. Be certain that the meat you buy is as fresh as possible and from a reliable source. Note

A classic tea cake topped with fresh cherries and cherry syrup, this dish makes a delectable, finger-licking afternoon tea treat. Use a mix of red and white cherries if both are in season

Some of the stems and roots of coriander are used in this recipe so buy a bunch of fresh coriander with its roots intact. Wash the coriander under cold water, removing any dirt clinging to the roots. Chop coriander roots and stems together to obtain the amount specified. Note

Loaded with roasted kumara and pan-fried mushrooms, this healthy pilaf is great for a mid-week dinner and also makes for a tasty packed lunch.

A healthy and organic beef lasagne using gluten-free, soy-free and egg-free ingredients.

Equipment; deep 30cm-round cake pan; 5.5cm round cutter; 40cm-square covered cake board; 3cm round cutter. Decorations; 100s & 1000s; 8 Allen’s Jaffas; 35 vanilla Allen’s Milk Bottle Mania, halved; 36 lime Allen’s Milk Bottle Mania, halved; 19 banana Allen’s Milk Bottle Mania, halved. The cutter we used was about 5cm deep, which made it easier […]

Some occasions call for a more sophisticated kind of sweetness, complex flavours rather than pure sugariness. If you're after something memorable, this rich red wine chocolate cake is an elegant, refined confection.

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 the manufacturer’s instructions before using. This recipe is suitable to freeze. Quick release method: Each time the lid is removed from the cooker, the pressure must be released quickly first. […]

Cooking this cake slowly ensures all of the moisture is maintained; resulting in a moist, fruity, delicious dessert. The ultimate treat.

A slice of this dense, zesty cake goes wonderfully with a dollop of yoghurt.

Thick, nourishing and deeply satisfying, this lentil, burghul and spinach soup makes a great weekend lunch dish.

Wow your guests with this BBQ perfect balsamic butterfly lamb. Don't forget to rest your lamb. Resting time allows the meat juices to redistribute and meat fibres to relax ensuring tender, moist and flavoursome meat.

The rich juices of the crusty meat and cheesy potatoes are all the sauce that the asparagus needs. You might like to put a fresh green salad on the table too, to eat with the last of those glorious juices. Note

Carrot, feta and quinoa tarts with salsa verde.

Perhaps the most well known pumpkin recipe comes from the United States, in the form of this delicious pie. You will need to cook about 350g pumpkin for this recipe.

The traditional aussie christmas would not be complete without the traditional aussie ham! This delicious recipe will feed ten lucky guests.

A roast joint should be rested before serving to allow the meat to relax. The heat of the oven causes the meat fibres to tighten, so as meat rests the fibres will relax, allowing the meat juices to redistribute themselves throughout the joint. Try to carve the joint across the grain so that each slice has short fibres which feel tender to eat.

Tender meat and tasty vegetables make this hearty rabbit stew a winter evening winner.

There is nothing better than the scent of home-baked bread wafting through the house. Try this delicious gluten-free version.

Bruise the lemon grass by hitting the lower white bulb with the flat side of a heavy knife or cleaver­ this helps to release its flavour and aroma. Note

Moroccan spice mix and preserved lemon have the ability to transform the humble chicken thigh from a tasty cut of meat, to a sensation dish. Don't be tempted to substitute chicken breast, the thigh is much more tender, succulent and flavourful.

Place apples in acidulated water (cold water mixed with either vinegar or lemon juice) to prevent them from browning. Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Looking for something a little bit decadent? This rich chocolate, cherry cheesecake could be your answer!

ham option Sprinkle with finely chopped ham. Note

Moist, fresh and earthy, this cake owes all of its finer points to the inclusion of the beetroot.

With hints of cardamom and orange, this rustic cake is delicious for a winter afternoon tea or dessert. Cardamom is one of the world's most expensive spices; it has a distinctive aromatic, sweetly rich flavour and is widely available.

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 cling together. Or, you can buy ready-made frozen shortcrust pastry. Take leftover quiche to work the next day for lunch. It is great served either cold or warm. Note

Recipe is suitable to freeze. You can use dried cannellini, haricot, navy or butter beans for this recipe. Note

Few can resist a perfectly roasted pork belly. This recipe is dead easy to follow and there is no reason why the result won't be crispy crunch crackling and succulent, tender meat that falls apart at the merest touch of a fork.

Make these exquisite veal goulash pies to impress your friends and family.

This colourful vegetarian paella strays slightly from the traditional form, but is well worth the adaptation.

Drizzled in sweet passionfruit icing, this delectable tart is perfect with a morning or afternoon cup of tea.

These little individual pavlovas are the perfect finishing touch to any meal with friends. You can experiment will all sorts of fruit toppings; berries are always a good choice, as are the more tropical fruits like mango and passionfruit.

These pear and marzipan tartlets would not look out of place in the display cabinet of the most upmarket French pâtisserie. Don't let their delicate appearance fool you, they're surprisingly simple to make.

The popular combination of chocolate and peppermint makes this an extremely more-ish cake. This cake can also be baked in a deep 20cm-round cake pan that has its base lined with baking paper. Bake in moderate oven for about 1 hour. These icings are known as glacé icings, and are sometimes also called warm icings. […]

Thai chilli jam is a good condiment dolloped onto grilled meat, chicken or fish, and is also just as great when used as a curry paste or stir-fry sauce. A combination of garlic, shallots, chilli, tomato paste, fish sauce, galangal, spices and shrimp paste, it is sold under various names and can be found in […]

This date loaf comes out tremendously moist and is great served fresh with melted butter, but also keeps nicely for a rainy day.

This chocolate almond tart has a rich, unctuous filling between layers of light, flakey pastry. Serve with a cup of coffee for an afternoon treat, or with a dollop of cream as dessert.

These scrumptious little chocolate and almond meringues manage to be both rich and light, crisp and chewy, all at the same time.

A soft and elegant white chocolate cake from the Australian Women's Weekly's famous test kitchen.

These individual chicken, thyme and brandy pâtés make a great starter for a special dinner. You can use another dessert wine in place of the botrytis semillon if you prefer.

You can use canned cherries if fresh are not in season. Note

A cool and classy take on an Australian Christmas classic.

This is our take on the traditional Swedish recipe of the same name. Even if you’re not a lover of anchovies, we’re certain you’ll love this dish. Try serving this dish with a green salad, dressed with a lemon vinaigrette. Note

We found the brown-skinned beurre bosc pears worked best for this recipe. Note

An Asian-styled pork dish with a traditional Thai dipping sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.

Moussaka is a classic Greek dish, that is well known for both its vegetarian and meat based version. We've gone vegetarian here and the result is healthy and delicious. Serve with a green salad.

Try this cheesy, creamy chicken lasagne for a divine family meal, best served with a big green salad.

This fruit cake is deliciously moist and looks beautiful decorated with almonds. It can last up to 12 months, but we think you'll polish it off well before then.

Topped with a baby kale salad, this easy vegetarian tart is so delicious with its buttery pastry crust and golden filling of roasted kumara and goat's cheese.

This scrumptious beef and eggplant bake is similar to a Greek moussaka but with a cheesy polenta topping.

Rich chocolate tart topped with luscious fresh strawberries makes a fabulous dessert or afternoon tea treat.

The cheesecake will sink slightly in the centre during baking. Store the cheesecake in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day, or refrigerate for 1 week. Note

The deep, earthy flavours of this pot roasted pork shoulder with mushroom, port and chestnut are redolent of winter evenings and roaring fires.

You can use a small game bird, such as guinea fowl, in place of the spatchcock in this recipe if you like.

Cheesy potato and fennel gratin makes a fabulous side dish for a classic veal scaloppine.

You can substitute ½ teaspoon ground turmeric for the saffron to achieve the right colour. Note

This saucy chicken casserole is fantastic served with steamed rice and a green salad.

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

Mixture is not suitable to freeze. Note