Green chicken curry goes exceptionally well with a golden, crispy pastry lid.

Spreads tastes so much sweeter when you've made them yourself with less preservatives and more of the good stuff like quality rhubarb and strawberries.

Cooking time of sausages will depend on their size and thickness. Do not prick sausage or they will become dry. Note

Do not wash mushrooms-simply wipe over with a damp paper towel is necessary. Note

Who could resist a bowl of Asian-style sticky wings? Great for the barbecue, kids’ parties… any occasion, really.

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

Enjoy the sunshine with some loved ones and pass around this simple fruit slice with a rich dark chocolate underside.

Super easy, Make it ahead You can use fresh cherries for this recipe. Just be sure to remove the stones before placing them in the batter. Don’t be tempted to add the eggs to the chocolate mixture while it’s still hot – the eggs will cook and spoil the recipe. Note

Family favourite, kid friendly Note

These camomile and honey mini muffins are a sweet treat that's absolutely perfect with an afternoon cuppa.

Toasted almonds give this salad a lovely nutty flavor, and extra crunch. Equipment Sharp knife; large frying Pan; colander; large mixing bowl; small mixing bowl; spoon; platter Note

Step outside your everyday repertoire with this salty and crumbly leek and feta tart.

These delicious mini jam rolls are a dainty sweet treat and make an excellent accompaniment to your morning or afternoon cuppa. Any kind of jam filling or curd will work.

No flameproof pan? Cover handle with foil to prevent it burning under the grill. Note

Alexa Johnston bakes a dainty afternoon tea.

Have you ever baked a choc-topped caramel slice only to ruin the aesthetic by cracking the chocolate and squishing out all the caramel when slicing? Not anymore.

Sprinkled with a light dusting of icing sugar, these pretty biscuits add a celebratory note to your Christmas or birthday festivities. Use your favourite jam to fill.

Sweet, sticky raspberry is beautiful topped with a crumbly, golden almond topping in this brilliant streusel slice. Enjoy a piece with a mug of tea or coffee for a mid-morning or afternoon treat.

We used a plan case from the baking aisle; you can use a frozen (thawed) flan case instead. Pie is best on day of baking. Ensure sugar is dissolved in egg white. Note

Make ahead Make snowballs up to 1 week ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Try tinting the extra coconut with food colouring. Note

Make ahead: Cook soup up to 2 days ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. To reheat: Place soup in a medium saucepan over low heat; stir until heated. Vegetarian: Use vegetable stock instead of chicken, and omit chorizo. Note

These sticky chicken drummettes are super easy and incredibly versatile. They're great for lunchboxes, as finger food, for a protein-packed after-school snack or as a meal with rice and veges.

A quick meal or snack doesn’t get any easier than these vege-packed fritters

This sauce goes well with any long pasta. You can use basil or chives instead of parsley. Replace tuna with canned salmon. Use a vegetable peeler to cut zucchini into thin slices. Try yellow zucchini instead of squash. This recipe is best made close to serving time. Note

Use pork and veal mince, beef mince or a combination of your favourites. Note

Replace dates with 1/2 cup chopped nuts, such as almonds, hazelnuts or walnuts; price will vary. Note

Lightly spiced with cinnamon, this carrot cake slice is always popular. Piping the decorations is easy if you use a little sandwich bag with the corner snipped off.

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

There is little sugar in the dumplings as the sauce is very sweet. Note

Other canned fruit of choice may be used, such as peaches or cherries. Note

Kids will love these fun spotty chocolate cakes, ideal for a party.

Rosemary, lemon and bacon stuffing combine to give this roast lamb a powerful flavour and texture boost. Roasted vegetables complete this Sunday night favourite.

To help prevent ravioli from sticking together, it’s important not to overcrowd the saucepan when cooking – a splash of oil in the water will also help. Note

Master the art of the classic sponge cake with this delicious version sandwiched with whipped cream and passionfruit butter.

You'll have most of the ingredients for this simple yet scrumptious dessert in your fridge or pantry using in-season​ pears.

Use the back of a floured spoon to press base dough evenly into prepared pan. Note

If preferred, buy ready-prepared chicken schnitzel and cover, freeze and cook it as required. Note

Nut loaf tins are available from speciality kitchenware shops. Note

Test by spooning 1 teaspoon of marmalade onto a cold plate. Push with your fingertip and if it wrinkles it is ready. If not, continue boiling until setting point is reached. Alternatively, if setting is taking too long, it may be that the fruit is slightly over or under- ripe, affecting the amount of pectin […]

Add some extra chopped walnuts or pecans to cake mixture if desired – but remember this will increase the fat content. Light evaporated milk, thickened with cornflour, can be substituted for cream in many dishes, sweet and savoury. Note

Handling frozen pastry is easier if you let it just partially thaw. Tarts can be dusted with a little nutmeg before the final baking, or with icing sugar before serving. Accompany with cream if liked. Note

These sweet quince and rosewater tarts are absolutely beautiful enjoyed with a mug of hot tea for an indulgent afternoon or morning tea.

Drizzled with sweet, lemony icing, this gluten-free cake is moist and delicious. It's also incredibly versatile; check out the tips section for the nut-free version.

These tasty parcels filled with tender chicken and cheese will become a family favourite. And they make a great addition to the lunchbox too!

This moreish slice is perfect for morning tea with a hot cuppa or as a delicious treat for the kids after school. They'll gobble it up!

Try a variation using dried cherries and dark chocolate. Note

This savoury and deeply tasty pork sausage risotto can be whipped up in a flash with this pressure cooker recipe. No need to stand around stirring, just get the dish underway and relax.

Make chocolate curls using a vegetable peeler run lengthways along the edge of a block, to create small curls. Note

Slice the cookies you need from your freezer dough, then refreeze the rest for next time. To make chocolate biscuits, you can replace 2 tablespoons self-raising flour with baking cocoa and roll out until 1cm thick. Sandwich the cooled biscuits together with ready-made vanilla frosting (found in the baking aisle of your supermarket). Note

Canned crabmeat can be used instead of fresh. Note

Creamy semolina porridge with apple makes a great breakfast, or dessert for children.

These yummy dips are best served with assorted crudités such as carrot, cucumber and capsicum sticks. All dips are enough to serve 1. Note

You need two limes for this recipe. You can buy cinnamon sugar from most supermarkets or make your own. Combine 1 tablespoon caster (superfine) sugar with a pinch of ground cinnamon. You can buy sugar syrup from liquor stores or make your own. Stir 1 cup (220g) caster (superfine) sugar with 1 cup (250ml) water […]

Freshly made classic French brioche makes a simple yet delicious breakfast with a cup of fresh coffee.

Stuffed with seasoned wild rice, these tender little artichoke hearts make a sophisticated starter or share platter.

Store in cool, dark place for up to 6 months; refrigerate after opening. Note

This is gorgeous, capturing the full flavour of late summer corn, offset with creamy avocado and lime and an intriguing mix of spices, with added pungency from coriander and chilli.

You can also use portobello mushrooms. Large, flat mushrooms have a rich earthy, full-bodied flavour and meaty texture, making them perfect for roasting and barbecuing. They are sometimes misnamed field mushrooms, which are wild mushrooms. Note

This is the perfect brunch dish for entertaining, asyou don’t have to stand over it while it cooks.The capsicum mixture can be prepared ahead. Note

You can add thin slices of ripe but firm pears to this classic baby spinach and parmesan salad.

Delicious, filling and nutrient-rich, this banana passionfruit soy smoothie is a great way to start the day.

These pork skewers saltimbocca-style with proscuitto make a great starter or shared platter for a party.

Add rice cereal to other fruit purées, if you like. Note

Slice these tasty little BLT sandwiches by the Australian Women's Weekly up into fingers so they can be accommodated by little hands. Because bacon is always a winner.

Light, savoury and luscious, asparagus topped with a poached egg and hollandaise sauce is a classic dish.

Refrigerate all ingredients before making the juice.Serve the juice within 30 minutes of making. Note

Blood oranges are available in winter. At other times use navel oranges instead. Segment the oranges over a bowl to catch any juice; use this in the dressing. Note

Replace raspberries with blueberries or strawberries, if you prefer. Add honey and ground cinnamon if desired. Add crushed ice to the blender for an even thicker smoothie. Note

Store slice in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Use a serrated knife to cut this slice. Note