Chocolate sides and curls can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container. Decorate cake just before serving. Chocolate can be melted gently, uncovered, in the microwave, or over a small saucepan of simmering water (don’t let the water touch the base of the bowl), stirring frequently. Remove from the heat as […]

Smooth ricotta, sold in tubs, is much wetter than firm ricotta cut from a wheel. If you use firm ricotta, you will need to increase the amount of buttermilk by ¼ cup. Note

This summer fruit dish is so quick to put together, looks good and tastes great!

These colours are so vibrant together and create the perfect sweet treat.

This herb sauce is divine served with grilled meats or as a sandwich spread.

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Note

Try this easy 4-ingredient dip for a nutritious snack served with crunchy veggies.

This indulgent, comforting meal is perfect for a cosy night in. Purists may prefer to make their own gnocchi, but we've discovered that the store bought version is an excellent time saving alternative.

You will never want store-bought again after trying this delicious recipe for moist date rolls.

Add spice to the classic chicken roast with this piquant harissa and orange version, served with your favourite golden roasted veggies.

This is, quite possibly, the best omelette ever. It's like a breakfast burrito, gift wrapped in fluffy, eggy goodness. Serve with a tomato basil salad.

Loaves can be made up to 2 days ahead; store in an airtight container. Loaves are suitable to freeze. Note

A crumbly topping hides a surprise in these fluffy apple muffins.

Creamy custard, banana and sweet passionfruit are combined to make a delightful tropical dessert in these crisp miniature tarts.

Sandwiched with strawberries and cream ice-cream and drizzled with icing, these light-as-air choux puffs are irresistible.

This divine apple cake has a crunchy almond topping and goes beautifully with a morning or afternoon cuppa.

This delicious, filling sandwich is perfect for the lunchbox.

With a delicious almond, cherry and ginger topping drizzled with ganache, these chocolate cupcakes are fantastic for a special occasion.

Fun and great for sharing; white choc-chip orange and cranberry muffins from Australian Women's Weekly.

Take the soft option with these delicious non-alcoholic drinks perfect for any time of day or night. Note

Perfect for a special afternoon tea, this moist chocolate sponge is filled with whipped cream and topped with coffee icing.

This celestial leg of ham will be the centrepiece of your Christmas table.

These between-meal snacks will satisfy the heartiest of appetites ­ and your waistline won't suffer for it.

These stacks are a great recipe to try to expand a vegetarian menu. They are hearty and full of flavour.

Tia Maria and Kahlua are coffee- flavoured liqueurs. You can substitute your favourite liqueur, if preferred. Note

For a fabulous breakfast, brunch or lunch, serve these divine baked ricottas with thick slices of sourdough toast.

Blueberries are a powerhouse antioxidant and may help lower cholesterol.

Did you know? Children need to eat mini-meals throughout the day. Most children can snack up to 5 or 6 times a day, thanks to their small stomach capacity and large appetites, providing them with a third to a half of their energy needs. Note

This colourful fruit and white chocolate slice makes the perfect Christmas gift.

Low in sugar and rich in fruit, this wholemeal loaf makes an excellent breakfast or afternoon energy booster.

Hot grilled fish paired with a fiery tomato and cucumber salsa makes for a mouth-watering summer dish.

Spoil your family and friends this weekend with stacks of these glorious buttermilk pancakes with maple syrup and whipped praline butter.

This tart-sweet chutney partners hot or cold poultry and pork perfectly.

All this layered honey cake needed to take it from tasty to ridiculously delicious was just a touch of mixed spice and lashings of honeyed cream. You'll love it.

For a creamier dressing, place the ingredients in a blender and process until thick and opaque Note

Freeze unpeeled bananas then use them straight from the freezer to give your smoothie an ice-creamy texture. 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

This basic slice is a great and tasty recipe for beginner bakers.

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For the perfect sweet treat, enjoy a slice of this fluffy banana and hazelnut cake drizzled in hot butterscotch syrup.

The autumnal flavours of sweet apple, fig and toasted hazelnuts combine beautifully in this easy tart. Cinnamon sugar is usually available in the spice section of the supermarket. You can easily make it yourself by blending 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon with half a cup of granulated sugar.

An Asian twist on the classic barbecue skewer.

The perfect dessert for the family.

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For a comforting family meal, try this creamy chicken pie topped with crispy sour cream pastry.

These impressive desserts are a lot simpler to make that they look, and give the final course a little glamour.

Covered in an assortment of lollies, this gorgeous yellow dragon cake is sure to be a winner with the kids.

With layers of almond sponge, raspberry mousse and cream, this spectacular cake is delectable and perfect for a celebration.

These chewy gluten-free treats are perfect with coffee.

Serve this colourful platter of sliced grilled beef, assorted sprouts and vegetables for a healthy, delicious meal with friends and family.

The classic combination of ricotta, spinach and tomato works beautifully in this light dish.

These grilled pears with vanilla ice-cream make a simple, elegant dessert.

For a delicious snack, try these golden scrolls filled with sausage and beef mince, melted cheese and spinach.

Warm and sweet, these little orange and ricotta puffs make a lovely dessert but are also perfect for passing around at a party.

Put the kettle on and treat yourself to a thick wedge of this gingery lemon and apricot cake, best served with a dollop of yoghurt or whipped cream.

Delight your family and friends with these beautiful lattice-topped pies.

This tender beef rib roast makes for the ideal family meal complete with roasted vegetables and gravy.

The ultimate side salad, rocket and parmesan is always a delicious combination and can be thrown together at the last moment.

This colourful, veggie-packed frittata is delicious hot or cold at any time of the day.

For pure crunchy peanut-buttery bliss you can't go past these cookies. If you like, replace the chocolate melts with chopped dark (semi-sweet) chocolate.

Made completely from scratch, the dough is the key component to this tasty double-crust pizza.

Try adding a few spoonfuls of toasted muesli to create a healthy and satisfying breakfast smoothie.

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Bringing your favourite confectionery treat together with a delectable baked good to make a fabulous dessert recipe.

Vegetarian casseroles are a great way to get a lot of veggies in a tasty, hassle free way.

Try this recipe for a roast with a twist. Beer finds it's place in yet another crowd pleasing dish.

You could also use a 22cm (9-inch) round loosebased fluted flan tin for this recipe. You can also use lasoda or sebago potatoes in this recipe. Note

While the cooking method may stray from tradition, there are only pure, classic, mouth-watering flavours to be found in these delicious brownies. This recipe is an easy crowd pleaser.

Filled with ham, cheese and scrambled egg, these easy pinwheels are perfect for a morning snack.

Some soups just beg to be enjoyed in the springtime. This brothy risoni and spring vegetable soup is light, tasty and ready in a jiffy. Serve with warm, fresh crusty bread.

Citrus lovers will adore these fluffy puddings drizzled in marmalade syrup.

Thick ready-made custard is sold in the refrigerated section of supermarkets. Note

Use any berries you like in this cake; they will all marry happily with the orange flavour. The mascarpone adds an extra level of decadence.

Both the kids and adults will love these tasty and simple hot dogs.

Full of vegetables and flavours, this pilaf is the perfect mid-week treat.

Loaded with olives, herbs and juicy capsicum, this crunchy salad is easy to whip up and great for a packed lunch.

It's not that hard being green... there's a pond, plenty of water, lily pads and a rainbow connection... Why, there's lots of fun to be had!

This cake is perfect for a first birthday party. It's quite simple to make, so you're not spending lots of time on a creation that probably won't be given its due attention by the birthday child.

The humble fish pie makes for classic comfort food. Try this irresistible version with buttery pastry and crispy potato topping.

Put the kettle on and enjoy a piece of this zesty slice with a cup of hot tea or coffee.