Suitable to freeze at the end of step 3. Note

Perfectly roasted potatoes should be crisp and golden brown on the outside, and densely smooth and moist on the inside; full-flavoured and rich but never greasy.

Pre-order a boned duck from your local poultry shop or from the poultry section in your supermarket. A 2kg duck, once boned, will weigh approximately 900g and is the correct size for this recipe. You need eight 10cm bamboo skewers for this recipe. Note

For a packed lunch, prepare this salad the night before; it is best dressed just before serving. Place beetroot in base of lunch container, top with mesclun, potato and beef; pack dressing separately. Store in the fridge; bring to room temperature before serving. Note

Ask your butcher to dice the veal shoulder. Veal is suitable to freeze. Note

A ricer or mouli, available from kitchenware stores, will give the best result for smooth potato puree and therefore a lighter gnocchi. Burnt butter and sage sauce is an easy and delicious accompaniment.

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.

Make your own bourbon-glazed ham with a warm potato and celery salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. If clams aren’t available, replace them with pipis. Fish stock can be used instead of vegetable stock. Note

Southern-fried chicken is the original finger-licking dinner dish, this Cajun-spiced version is spicy to boot.

There's no need to resort to fast food on a busy night when there are healthy recipes that are as fast and simple as this pea and pesto soup.

After experiencing the flavour and crunchiness of homemade crisps, you will never need to open another packet again. You can also use russet burbank or spunta potatoes for this recipe. Note

Plump scallops turn this creamy fennel and potato soup into something really special, the perfect starter for a winter dinner party.

Silky smooth leek and potato soup becomes something special when finished with plump scallops and caramelised leek.

A perfect meal that satisfies a hankering for meat and potatoes, while providing something just a little bit special. Remember to rest the meat for a perfectly moist and succulent result.

Faux hash browns made from a winter radish, ginger and onion from Australian Women's Weekly.

A roasted lamb rack smothered in herb crust served with crispy roasted potatoes finished off with leeks gently poached in wine and stock. What more could the family want?

Any all-round or mashing potato is fine to use here. Pontiac or sebago are also good choices. Note

A daikon and potato gratin with spring onion, bay leaf and crushed garlic.

On those occasions when only meat and potatoes will do, here is your go-to recipe.

Lemon, garlic and chilli potato salad, potato recipe, brought to you by Australian Women's Weekly

The perfect side dish for roast meats and barbecues, this mediterranean smash has tender potatoes, olives, garlic and basil.

You need a deep frying pan measuring approximately 22cm (9 inches) across its base for this recipe; cover the handle with aluminium foil to protect it from the heat of the grill (broiler). Note

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

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

Smoked salmon can be used instead of trout, if preferred. Note

Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, these duchesse potatoes are like elegant potato gems.

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

If you can’t get fresh broad beans (fava beans), use frozen ones, these also need the beige-green shell removed. Note

Instead of pure vegetable oil to deep-fry, you can blend it (50/50) with sesame oil. Note

This is our twist on a caesar salad ­ the addition of potato makes this recipe suitable for a quick dinner or an easy option for lunch at work. For a low-fat version, replace the mayonnaise with skim-milk natural yogurt. The breadcrumbs can be toasted in the oven instead of frying them. Note

Caramelised onion and potato pizza is delicious as is, but you can also add ingredients like olives, proscuitto or cherry tomatoes if you like.

An Italian egg-based dish packed full of capsicum, red onion, potato and chilli.

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

You need to buy a large barbecued chicken weighing about 900g for this recipe; discard skin and bones, then chop the meat coarsely. You can also use pontiac or sebago potatoes for this recipe. Note

These tasty Greek style feta and spinach stuffed potato balls make a delicious starter, finger food or light snack.

A hearty winter breakfast; crispy and delicious oven-baked rösti with breakfast beans.

Just cool the kipfler potatoes slightly before assembling this salad as it's best served still warm.

If your frying pan handle is not ovenproof, wrap it in foil to protect it in the oven. Note

Buy basil pesto, instead of making your own, if liked. Note

Save on cost but not taste with this delectable char-grilled chicken dinner.

Gnocchi with caramelised pumpkin & sage sauce

A simple and interesting warm beetroot, egg and potato salad that makes an excellent light lunch.

Crisp rösti, meltingly soft veal tenderloin and piquant salsa verde together make for a fine dinner indeed.

Just up your regular mashed potato by adding cheese and spinach for an impressive Christmas side dish

These creamy individual fish pies will be gobbled up by the whole family.

This is a great, fun way to introduce more veggies at mealtimes, and they are delicious as well.

The portobello mushroom is virtually a larger version of the swiss brown or cremini mushroom. Dense and hearty, it is a great variety to choose when making stuffed mushrooms. You can use swiss browns here but purchase the largest ones you can find.

Potato skins are an excellent source of fibre and vitamin B6. Note

French trimmed lamb cutlets are the ones where the meat and fat have been removed from the bone entirely.

Basted with a balsamic glaze, these lamb chops are tasty and tender and beautifully paired with this creamy olive mash.

The firm, waxy texture of kipflers are gorgeous in this filling and tasty warm potato salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Tender chicken breasts stuffed with smoked salmon and goat's cheese make for a fabulous dinner party main. You could also make this recipe with double lamb cutlets or butterflied quail instead of the chicken.

You can also use bintje or desiree potatoes for this recipe. Note

These classic little Italian dumplings are delicious in a rich creamy three-cheese sauce.

The night before, prepare the salad and keep, covered, in the refrigerator. Note

Try this well-loved classic at home, served with a herby tartare sauce and lemon wedges.

In Switzerland, this dish is known as raclette and is a staple winter meal traditionally made with Swiss melting cheese.

This dish makes a lovely, lighter alternative to regular fish-n-chips. We used blue-eye in this recipe but you can use any white fish fillets you like.

This divine bacon wrapped chicken recipe is beautiful enjoyed straight straight from the pan served with fresh veggies for a tasty family dinner.

The beauty of this hearty soup lies in its versatility. You can use whatever winter veggies that take your fancy - cauliflower, broccoli or even mushrooms - and it will still taste just as good.

Kids will love these cheesy potatoes stuffed with mince.

This green pea soup couldn't be easier to make, and is livened up immeasurably with the addition of mint pistou. A great light supper on a warm summer evening.

Warm, comforting and packed with gorgeous veggies, this soup acts as a perfect pick-me-up on a cold day.

This olive oil and garlic mashed potato is smooth, buttery and deliciously garlicky. If you prefer a milder, sweeter garlic flavour, you can add the cloves, uncrushed, to the water while the potatoes boil and then mash it all together.

This light and tasty Spanish pan tortilla is wonderfully fluffy and packed full of tender potato pieces. Serve it with a fresh side salad for a no-fuss family dinner.

Salt cod is a Mediterranean delicacy and can be bought from speciality stores.

There's nothing more satisfying or delicious than a perfectly roasted potato. The key to achieving that sought after crispy exterior with a fluffy inside lies in making sure the potatoes are really dry before placing them in the oven.

This tasty Spanish egg dish is perfect for the lunchbox or as a light dinner with salad.

These mini chicken meatloaves are studded with pine nuts and wrapped in prosciutto, bringing Italian flavours to an old favourite. If there are any left after dinner, they make a great lunchbox treat the next day.

These tasty little spinach and corn pasties are sure to be a firm favourite with young and old. Great for lunches, after-school snacks and lunchboxes.

To add real zing to a pile of fluffy mashed potatoes, there's nothing like adding a handful of freshly-grated parmesan cheese. The better the cheese, the better the mash will be. In a pinch, you can use ready flaked parmesan from a packet, but the ready-grated stuff doesn't really cut the mustard here.

Look away, paleo devotees! Our ancestors would never have indulged in this decadent carb-on-carb fest, but we're sure glad we can. This potato and rosemary pizza served with a herb dressing is so wonderful you won't want to share.

A filling salad perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner.

To make a super quick dressing for this dish, just stir some of the chives through sour cream and serve on the side.

Make your own delectable fresh samosas filled with spiced potato and kumara, great for parties or an after-school snack.

This is a simple, savoury dish that hits just the right spot on a cold, dark evening. The port gravy is the perfect accompaniment, and is best poured with a free hand.

Deliciously creamy and packed full of the goodness of yellow split peas, this tasty dip is perfect enjoyed with veggie sticks or cracker as a afternoon snack or starter.

Sea salt, garlic and rosemary bring out the natural flavours of roast pumpkin and potatoes in this perfect, roast dinner side-dish.