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Delight your family and friends with these miniature crumble pies, best served with a dollop of fresh cream.

To sterilize jars, wash the jars and lids in warm soapy water. Rinse well. Place jars in large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to the boil and boil for 10 minutes. Carefully drain water from jars; transfer jars and lids to a baking tray lined with a clean tea towel. Cover with a sheet […]

Topped with a crunchy pastry lid sprinkled with cinnamon and flaked almonds, this juicy apple and berry pie makes a luscious ending to a family meal.

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

These tasty macaroon-like bars are great for the lunchbox.

Serve with lamb and beef. It also goes really well with beetroot. Note

This zingy, refreshing sorbet is fantastic served after a spicy meal.

Kids love pizza and this recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd with bite-size pieces.

Enjoy these juicy beef burgers with grilled eggplant, cooling yoghurt sauce and peppery rocket.

Thrill the family this weekend with these banana pikelets drizzled with homemade caramel sauce and cinnamon cream.

This is wonderful served with a dollop of yoghurt and some fresh raspberries.

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

We used corella pears for this recipe. You will need a bunch of watercress weighing about 350g in total to yield the leaves required for this salad. Note

This easy dish of bananas with passionfruit makes a stunning breakfast or snack with yoghurt.

Celebrate the warmer weather with this light, herby salad topped with goat's cheese and spiced almonds.

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

These colourful cupcakes are perfect for a birthday party and will delight both the kids and adults.

Serve warm with pouring cream or ice-cream if desired. Pudding can be prepared severa hours ahead. Keep refrigerated and bake as required. Note

Tossed in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with maple syrup, these dreamy ricotta fritters are a casual yet sophisticated dessert.

For a speedy, nutritious and filling meal, a simple omelette is the way to go.

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

Treacle is a sweet and richly flavoured syrup which is perfect for making moist baked goods; especially tarts!

Celebrate summer with this beautiful, light asparagus tempura drizzled in a herby vinaigrette.

This zingy chilli pickle is great as a dip or for spreading on sandwiches to add spice and flavour.

Whip up something healthy and filling for lunch with this spiced chicken sandwich with apricot and kumara.

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

If you can’t find drumettes and wingettes, buy eight chicken wings, chop off and discard the tips. Chop the remaining pieces in half at the joint. Whole-egg mayonnaise gives the best flavour. The chicken and tarragon cream can be made the day before, keep, covered separately, in the refrigerator. Note

Encased in crisp puff pastry, this beautiful berry sponge slice makes a delightful sweet treat with tea or coffee.

This cheesy bake is packed with veggies and perfect for the whole family.

Try these delicious mushroom spread toasties at your next gathering. The intense flavour and creamy texture of the mushrooms contrasts beautifully with the perfectly crispy toast base.

These elegant desserts are perfect for the silly season.

A spiced apple and prune filling is sandwiched between buttery shortcrust pastry in this easy, delicious slice.

6 serving plates, or a large serving tray Use a mixture of jam and cinnamon doughnuts, mini jam doughnuts and doughnut holes, if you like. Note

Use rosemary or tarragon instead of thyme to flavour the braised potatoes. Recipe not suitable to freeze. Note

These juicy beef patties taste fantastic with a refreshing beetroot and parsley salad.

If you can’t find ruby red grapefruit (also known as pink grapefruit), use regular grapefruit. Any combination of citrus fruit is fine, mix and match to suit your taste. Note

Keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to one week. Serve the dips with raw or lightly steamed vegetables, bread sticks or crackers. Note

This delicious smoothie will get you going in the morning. The milo and coffee will you give you instant energy while the banana will keep your engines running right through to lunchtime.

For a delicious, warming winter meal, serve this creamy cauliflower and parsnip soup with hot rosemary bread.

Feed and nourish the crowd with this healthy share plate. You can also pack this for a lunch as pictured.

For a delicious morning tea, serve these fluffy banana choc-chip cakes warm with butter.

Topped with crispy croutons and wedges of avocado, this green salad is about as delicious and healthy as you can get.

The melding of these ingredients yields a sticky ginger caramel flavour that really transforms the ham to golden perfection.

There are fewer meals more comforting than succulent beef roast, creamy mash and delicious baby beets.

Packaged coating mix is a dried mixture ofbreadcrumbs and seasonings used to coat meatbefore frying. You can find it near the breadcrumbsin the seasonings and gravy aisle. Note

Topped with fresh coriander, this tasty orange-glazed squid makes a fantastic tapas dish.

Most cheesecakes benefit from being made a day ahead; the flavours develop and the texture becomes firm.

These cheesy savoury scones are delicious served warm with melting butter.

This classic cocktail is snazzy and iconic as it is constantly referenced in pop culture. Bring a little of that suave to your next cocktail party, or even for a cozy stay-at-home drink with a friend or partner.

Kids will love these bolognese pies topped with cheesy mashed potato.

The cave is made up of three cakes, so while it may look fiddly and complicated, it isn’t. The kids’ll think you used magic to make it. Cooked cakes can be frozen for up to one month. Thaw at room temperature for about six hours. Cake can be iced and decorated one day ahead (except […]

Everybody loves a bagel. For this recipe, we've selected avocado, ham and cheese, but don't stop there. Try smoked salmon, cream cheese and capers, or chicken and avocado for an equally delicious lunch.

Bright, light and zesty, this classic dish makes a perfect starter or simple lunch. The garlic compliments all kinds of shellfish beautifully.

Draped in melted chocolate and frozen, this incredible mixed fruit ice-cream pudding is perfect for a summer Christmas.

You will need 4 large overripe bananas (920g) for this recipe. Note

The silken tofu gives this pesto a lovely creamy texture to complement its herbaceous flavours.

Sweeten up your morning bowl of cereal with this berry-licious recipe that's full of fruit, fibre and goodness!

We used a green-skinned apple here, but any variety is suitable for this drink. Note

Tangelos are a cross between a tangerine and grapefruit. They look like an especially richly coloured, smallish orange with a slight neck at the stem end, and taste like a sweet orange.

For a healthy snack, serve this dip with warmed wholemeal pita bread.

Filled with chopped apricots, peanuts and cornflakes for added crunch, this easy fridge slice is delicious served with coffee.

Just 4 ingredients and a few minutes and you have a quick, easy and hearty soup. Serve with toast or buttered bread for a complete supper.

This moreish salad makes a great weeknight meal and is also fantastic for the lunchbox.

Blood plums, a favourite type readily available during the height of summer, include the sweet, juicy yet firm mariposa and satsuma among their plump, dark- fleshed varieties. Of Japanese origin, blood plums are the preferred fruit for use in cooking but they are equally good eaten fresh, as a snack or an ingenious breakfast idea […]

With lots of chocolate and ice-cream, you won't put a foot wrong with this fun kids' cake! From The Australian Women's Weekly's 'Children's Birthday Cake Book' cookbook, it's sure to bring back fond memories.

Enjoy your favourite pudding in spectacular cake form.

A tub of vanilla ice-cream is transformed into this heavenly treat within minutes.

Served with warm custard, these chocolate and cherry puddings would add the perfect finishing touch to a dinner party.

This fresh zesty salad is a great side dish with lunch or dinner meals.

The addition of lentils and tomatoes makes this vegetarian pasta bake a hearty, flavoursome family meal.

Muffins are suitable to freeze, stored in an airtight container, for up to 3 months. Note

Who doesn't love hot chips sprinkled with sea salt?

These spicy prawns with fresh coriander and lime would make a stunning tapas dish.

Chocolate and caramel are a match made in afternoon treat heaven.

For a sweet and satisfying treat, try a slice of this moist cherry and orange loaf, delicious served with a dollop of yoghurt or cream.

A surefire family favourite - barbecue chicken with lemon and garlic is tender and tasty. Serve with good bread and a fresh green salad for a simple weekend lunch.

Veal schnitzel is thinly sliced steak available crumbed or plain (uncrumbed); we used plain schnitzel, also called escalopes, in this recipe. Note

This dish is both a fabulous way to use up last night’s vegetables and an excellent meat-free meal, frittata always goes down a treat.

Delight both the kids and adults with this decadent dessert. The hot fudge sauce is so easy, delicious and versatile you'll never be tempted to buy the supermarket version again.

This fruity, crunchy-topped dessert is one of the easiest you'll ever make.

Chicken casserole is a classic one-pot winter warmer dish. We've elevated it to 'posh' status here, with the addition of mushrooms, celeriac and juniper berries.

Ground almonds replace the flour in this recipe, making it rich and luscious. As a bonus it is an ideal dessert for dinner guests who have a gluten intolerence.

A healthy and delicious way to eat kale.

For a delightful summer dessert, try these stacks of boozy cream, juicy strawberries and crisp brandy snaps drizzled with passionfruit.

Bocconcini is such a versatile cheese, but you'll never try it served in such a delicious way as this!

Hearty and warming, this harissa and mint spiced veggie stew is the ultimate comfort food for a cool Winter evening in.

This dense, moist almond carrot cake has a delicious lemon cream cheese frosting. If you prefer, you can use orange juice and zest in place of lemon in both the cake and frosting.

This steamed fruit pudding is gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free.

This well-loved classic will always be a winner with the kids.

Creamy and delicious, baked rice pudding is a classic dessert. Bring a shot of new flavour to an old favourite with this poached quince and almond topping.