Mexican tortilla stack
Jazz up your standard family weeknight dinner with this delicious grilled Mexican stack, made by layering tortillas with melted cheese and a tender spiced chicken filling.
Chicken, asparagus and pea casserole
Chicken, asparagus and pea casserole
Thai-style green salad
This lovely green salad packs in heaps of fragrant Thai herbs and spices and the light mint and peanut dressing adds a fresh flavour and loads of crunch. Enjoy as a healthy side, or light lunch or dinner.
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Satay chicken wings with asian slaw
Use drumsticks or drumettes instead of wings; cooking time will vary. Rainbow salad mix consists of shredded beetroot, carrot and broccoli stem. Make ahead: You can make satay sauce up to a day ahead; cover, then chill. Note
Cheesy hot dog puffs
Having a gathering? Give the frozen party pies a miss and hand around a piping hot batch of these tasty, cheesy hot dog puffs. Snack food never tasted so good.
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Blueberry clafoutis
A classic French dessert, clafoutis combines fruit (usually cherries) in a rich, dense custard. Recipes+ have used blueberries here, and the results are spectacular. Serve warm.
Mango cake with lemon icing
You can use canned or frozen mango when not in season. For extra lemony icing, add 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest. Note
Creamy chicken, corn and mushroom risotto
Add some chopped bacon or prosciutto to the mix for extra flavour. Note
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Fish and potato yellow curry
Snake beans are popular in Asian cooking. The pods are olive green, round, about 90cm long and 5-8mm wide. They are picked when young and crisp with soft seeds. If they are unavailable, use green beans. This dish would also be delicious with mixed seafood. Note
Grilled salmon with asian greens
Kecap manis is an Indonesian soy sauce, thicker and sweeter than regular soy sauce. It can be found in the Asian section of most supermarkets. Note
Curried chicken, cauliflower and broccoli bake
Save time by using store-bought barbecued chicken. You won't lose out on any flavour, and dinner will be ready much quicker.
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Bacon, zucchini and corn cakes
Smoked salmon can be used instead of bacon. Note
Korean fish stir-fry
This is a quick dish – have everything ready before you begin to cook. Note
Pork with broccolini and oyster sauce
For this recipe, you can use any Asian greens you have on hand. Roast cashews on an oven tray in a moderate oven, 180°C, for 5-10 minutes. Chop roughly, if liked. Note
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Tuna and rice bake
Some leftover rice, a can of tuna and a few pantry ingredients are all you need to whip up this simple and satisfying tuna and rice bake for dinner tonight.
Vietnamese chicken coleslaw
You can add herbs, lemon slices or peppercorns to the poaching liquid. For a lunchbox version, add cooked rice vermicelli to the salad and use as a filling for rice-paper rolls. Note
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French onion meatballs
Make these ahead of time and cook when ready to serve. Great for lunchboxes. Note
Pavlova with berry compote
A classic Aussie dessert, this beautiful meringue is divine topped with a sweet berry compote to create a brilliant pavlova.
Spinach and feta scrolls
You could replace fresh spinach with a packet of frozen, making sure it is well drained. Note
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Tuna kedgeree
When you're not up for an argument, this tuna kedgeree by Woman's Day is the perfect option for hungry but fussy kids. You can spice up your own with some finely sliced red chilli.
Croque madame
More than just a ham, egg and cheese toastie, the classic croque madame is perfect dish for brunch or supper, with a little bit of France in every bite.
Steamed baby snapper with ginger
This Asian inspired steamed baby snapper with ginger is the perfect way to enjoy this delicately flavoured white fish. The coriander, chilli and peanuts team up to create the perfect trifecta of taste, aroma and texture.
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Somen and dashi broth
Sōmen noodles are a classic Japanese noodle and can be served hot or cold. Here, we've teamed them with a piping hot savoury dashi broth and shiitake mushrooms. You can add extra ingredients like sliced snow peas or green beans or shallots.
Steamed ginger rice
The secret to this simple dish is the ratio of water to rice. Follow the instructions carefully and you'll be rewarded with soft, fluffy and flavoursome ginger rice.
Peanut butter ice-cream pie
This chocolate and peanut butter ice-cream pie is quite possibly the most decadent sweet recipe on the planet. Set atop a crisp biscuit base and finished with rich, hot fudge sauce, there really is nothing left to do but enjoy.
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Frozen peanut butter cheesecake
If you fancy a particularly decadent dessert then look no further than this frozen peanut butter cheesecake. Topped with warm and melty chocolate sauce, this is the stuff that dreams are made of. Dig in.
Beef and noodle stir-fry
This beef and noodle stir fry is delicious and can be on the table in just over 30 minutes. Serve with lime cheeks and a bowl of thinly sliced red thai chilli so the family can adjust the heat according to individual taste.
Egg, bacon and parmesan pies
Hot, savoury and tasty egg, bacon and parmesan pies make a great lunch or after-school snack. They're also great for popping in lunch boxes the following day.
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Chicken, mushroom and asparagus creamy pasta bake
Creamy and comforting, this asparagus, chicken and mushroom pasta bake is a great mid-week dinner recipe. It's also handy on a busy weekend when you've got lots of mouths to feed.
Thai-style fish cakes with cucumber chilli pickle
This tasty fish cakes are made in the Thai-style, which involves processing whatever meat your using almost to a paste, this gives the cakes their unique texture. Serve these with cucumber chilli pickle and sweet chilli sauce for dipping.
Honey-mustard chicken with potato kumara mash
The balance between the sweetness of the honey and the sharp, vinegary mustard is what gives honey mustard chicken its distinctive appeal.
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Coffee hazelnut shots
Combine coffee and dessert in the most decadent way with these delicious coffee hazelnut shots. Frangelico is the perfect liqueur to use in this recipe.
Salmon quichettes
If you're looking for a simple and tasty finger food to that will please a crowd, look no further than these salmon quichettes. They are delicious hot or cold and a also make a perfect after school snack.
Chicken and corn soup
Tasty, fresh and incredibly healthy, this is the kind of chicken and corn soup that leaves you feeling energised, refreshed and ready for anything.
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Smoked salmon pate
This smoked salmon pate is delicious and ridiculously easy to prepare. Enhance your presentation by experimenting with pretty moulds and serve with a selection of crackers or vegetable sticks.
Herb-crumbed lambs brains
Eating brains can be a daunting prospect for some but if you can get over it, these herbed crumbed brains are utterly delicious. They make a very tasty breakfast dish, or a light snack.
Grilled lamb chops with tomato & olive salsa
Avocado, bean and rocket salad makes a great side for these tasty lamb chops served with a cherry tomato and olive salsa. Light, simple and perfectly satisfying.
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Greek salad with grilled lamb
Marinating the lamb takes this tasty and healthy salad to new levels. For best results, grill the meat so it is still pink in the middle, and leave it to rest before slicing. Use plump, ripe and juicy tomatoes and a good quality fetta.
Slow-roasted leg of lamb with artichokes and lemon
Slow-roasted leg of lamb, slathered in an anchovy and garlic paste and cooked on a bed of Jerusalem artichokes, red onions and lemons makes for a majestic Sunday roast.
Beef sirloin with herbed butter and pommes frites
Give your steak that something special and top it with our deliciously flavoured herbed butter. For a the perfect crispy side, look no further than pommes frites. The secret is to twice-cook them for extra crunch.
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Baked ham with cranberry and redcurrant glaze
This celestial ham will be the winning centre-piece of your Christmas table. Sweetly spiced by the whole cloves. The deliciously sticky glaze contrasts beautifully with the salty meat.
Bolognese cannelloni
This hearty bolognese cannelloni will have the entire family running to the dinner table. It is comfort food at its best and tastes just as good the next day. Enjoy with a side salad and a glass of red.
Coconut bread
A delicious breakfast can be prepared in a flash with this coconut bread. Just pop it under the grill for a couple of minutes until it begins to brown lightly and, if you like, spread it with a little butter.
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Savoury vegetable mince
Savoury mince on toast is an all-time family favourite; kids and adults of all ages love it. Serve on buttered toast or, to extend the meal even further, mix the mince with cooked pasta. Use any vegetables you like.
Pasta primavera
What better way to enjoy the delights of fresh spring vegetables than this pasta primavera with its tangy herb and mustard dressing. Store leftovers in a tupperware container for a delicious and healthy lunch the next day.
Steak sandwich with tomato and avocado salsa
This steak sandwich with tomato and avocado salsa served on fresh Turkish pide is sure to satisfy the biggest of appetites. Experiment with adding a touch of chilli to the salsa for an extra kick.
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White chocolate and strawberry cheesecake
If you're talking about perfect flavour combinations, white chocolate and strawberry has to be pretty high on the list, and never more so than when combined to make a fabulous cheesecake!
Beef fajitas
Both the kids and adults will love these beef fajitas packed with tender slices of beef, grilled capsicum, salsa and iceberg lettuce. Enjoy assembling them at the dinner table.
Fish with orange and ginger
We used blue-eye fillets in this recipe, but you can use any firm white fish fillets you like. Serve with fresh lime slices, and accompany with fresh rice noodles stir-fried with grated zucchini and cabbage.
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Watermelon and berry frappe
This thick, creamy and utterly delicious watermelon and berry frappe is a great way to start your day, or to reach for as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Naturally sweet and enlivened by a shot of lime.
Asian-style lime chilli fish
Snugly wrapped in banana leaves, these fragrant fish parcels are tender, spicy and perfumed with lime and lemongrass. Serve with steamed rice and Asian greens.
Thai fish burgers with sour and sweet green salad
We used blue-eye fillets here, but any firm white fish fillets will go beautifully with this crisp Asian inspired salad.
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Fish fingers with wedges
Fish fingers are is an easy and delicious way to get some fish into the kids. Yes, you can buy them from the supermarket, but our version taste a whole lot better, and are much healthier.
Baked chicken with ratatouille
Ratatouille is a classic French dish, low in carbs and popular for its hearty flavour and attractive, rustic presentation. It is the perfect accompaniment not only for chicken but also for meat and fish.
Pastrami, capsicum and onion jam bagels
Everybody loves a bagel. For this recipe, we've included pastrami, capsicum and onion jam, but don't stop there; try smoked salmon, cream cheese and capers, or chicken and avocado for an equally delicious lunch.
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Baked mussels
Serve these baked mussels topped with this delicious crispy tomato topping as part of your hors-d'oeuvre platter at your next gathering.
Chicken pancetta casserole
Chicken thighs are the perfect cut for this recipe. The meat casseroles beautifully, leaving a sweet and tender family meal favourite. Serve with a generous helping of new potatoes.
Garlic and herb bread
Hot and crisp from the grill, few can resist the heady aroma and charm of a classic garlic bread. Often served as an accompaniment to pasta, it's just as delicious all by itself.
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Chicken with tarragon and peppercorn dressing
Nothing adds flavour quite like tarragon does. This delicious chicken with tarragon and peppercorn dressing recipe will prove just how perfectly this herb can finish off a dish. Chicken and chips never tasted so good.
Scrambled eggs with chorizo
Next time you fancy a fry-up, try our scrambled eggs with chorizo. This Spanish sausage made with coarsely ground pork and highly seasoned with garlic and chillies is a tasty and sophisticated alternative to bacon.
Fried rice
Fried rice is the perfect way to use up leftover rice. A few minutes in the frypan, together with some fresh and healthy ingredients, and you'll soon have a filling and healthy dish for the kids.
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Chicken liver pate with port and brandy
This French inspired chicken liver pate with port and brandy is particularly heavenly. Just a little will go a long way. Serve as an appetiser with slices of lightly toasted baguette at your next dinner party.
Coconut cake
Beautifully moist and light, this coconut cake with its lovely and sweet frosting is the perfect accompaniment to your afternoon tea or coffee. It's even better when shared with someone you love.
Tuna dip
This delicious tuna dip is versatile enough to be a healthy quick and easy after school snack or part of your next cocktail party repertoire. Serve with tortilla chips or sticks of carrot, cucumber and celery.
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Fish with lemon caper butter
We adore these crispy skinned fish fillets nestled on a pile of colourful vegetable ribbons and finished with a drizzle of lemon caper butter. We've used bream, but snapper or sea bass will do the trick just as well.
Baked coconut custard tarts
Sweet and satisfying, these little baked coconut custard tarts have the added nutty depth of both shredded and desiccated coconut, plus a dash of lemon zest.
Zucchini lentil pasties
Make your own delicious and healthy treats of zucchini lentil pasties. Have them cold on a picnic or warm for a meat-free dinner or after school snack. Smaller ones can be made for cocktail parties.
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Chicken with creamy pea and pancetta sauce
The pancetta and pea combination lift an otherwise ordinary dish to new heights. Serve with mashed potato and sweet potato for a crowd pleasing family meal.
Oysters with mirin and wasabi
Fire up your oysters with a shot of mirin and fierce wasabe. Finely chopped cucumber adds a cool edge to this spicy little concoction. Great as a starter, or for handing round a platter with a difference at a party.
Crying tiger (seua rong hai)
The Thai name for this crying tiger dish is 'seua rong hai'. It translates to ‘crying tiger’, as the dipping sauce is supposed to bring tears to your eyes. But don’t be nervous! It's actually not that hot.
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Sichuan steak with mushroom salad
Rare, grilled steak with sichuan pepper is gorgeous served with a spicy mushroom, fennel and onion salad. A light, savoury and satisfying meal.
Iskender kebab
The utterly delicious iskender kebab is most famous in northwestern Turkey, and is traditionally served on a bed of lavash bread and smothered in a spicy tomato sauce and yoghurt.
Sweet corn soup with ginger
This Asian-style sweet corn soup is based on a clear broth made fragrant with fresh ginger and bulked up with ribbons of egg and green onions.
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Prawns with fennel salad
Prawns are packed with protein, a good source of omega 3 fatty acids and a delicious way to increase your intake of iron, zinc and vitamin E. Try these prawns with fennel salad and mustard dressing, alfresco style.
Marbled cupcake magic
Give your next batch of cupcakes a special lift with this beautiful looking marbled frosting. Get the kids involved and decorate with 100s and 1000s, cachous and little icing flowers.
Martini
Is there a more classic cocktail than the martini? With this recipe we've gone all 007 with a gin martini, shaken not stirred, one olive added.
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Chinese barbecued pork and mushroom stir fry
This Chinese barbecued pork and mushroom stir fry contains the lovely red-coated sticky pork, commonly known as char siu, that is a staple of Cantonese cuisine. It is widely available in Asian food stores.
Apple cake
This simple apple tea cake is dense, moist and delicious. Glazed with apricot jam and studded with tender apple pieces, it makes a great afternoon tea treat.
Brie and quince matchsticks
Sticky, gooey, sweet and astringent in all the right measures, these baked brie and quince matchsticks are made from light, flaky puff-pastry. Fabulous finger food for a party.
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Afghan biscuits
These chocolatey Afghan biscuits are absolutely delicious enjoyed with a mug of coffee for afternoon tea. They keep well covered in the fridge for up to a week, but we don't think they'll last that long.
Raisin and honey oat bread
There is nothing quite like the smell and taste of raisin bread with lashings of melted butter. Try this honey and oat version for something different this weekend.
Sweet and sour relish
This relish is sweet and tangy with a nice note of ginger. It's perfect for jarring up and handing out as a lovely gift to family and friends. Serve it with cold meats such as ham or pork.
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Vietnamese chicken rice paper rolls
Fresh and tasty.
Char-grilled chicken, vegetables and haloumi salad
Beautifully light yet perfectly hearty, consider this char-grilled chicken, vegetables and haloumi salad as slightly more exciting mediterranean alternative to your meat and three veg family meal.
Almond shortbread drops
These easy, buttery cookies are delicious served with hot espresso. If you can't get blanched almonds, just use normal, unsalted almonds in their place.
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Lobster with champagne sauce
If you're looking to splash out and spoil that special someone, what better way than to prepare this delicious lobster with champagne sauce? The sprinkle of chopped dill adds the perfect finish to this luxurious dish.
Braised artichokes with tomato vinaigrette
Surprisingly, the humble artichoke is part of the thistle family. Served here topped with chopped pine nuts and fresh chervil, with a tomato vinaigrette, they'll make a sophisticated, mouth-watering appetiser at your next dinner party.
Apple and almond biscuits
Thin and crisp, these apple and almond biscotti-style biscuits are perfect for dunking and therefore fabulous with coffee or tea. If you prefer you could use candied orange peel instead of the dried apple.
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Apricot and pine nut biscotti
Originating in Italy, biscotti is a traditional biscuit that is mostly enjoyed with a strong coffee. A batch of these twice-baked goodies wrapped in coloured paper makes a thoughtful and delicious gift.
Rabbit stew
Rabbit is not easy to come by; if your local farmers' market doesn't have it you can order on-line from a number of game meat specialists in Australia. It is a tough meat, but turns beautifully tender when slow cooked. You'll be glad you tried it.
Pistachio and lime friands
In France, friands are better known as financiers because they were originally baked in tiny, gold-bar shaped pans. These dainty little pistachio and lime friands are perfect for morning or afternoon tea.
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Camembert fondue
If you're a fan of the classic Swiss style of serving cheese, this camembert fondue ticks all the boxes. Enjoy plunging crispy slices of toasted baguette into this creamy, oozy disc of deliciousness.
Caramel self-saucing pudding
If you fancy a decadent dessert for those long cold winter nights, consider this indulgent caramel self-saucing pudding. Serve it with lashings of thickened cream or ice-cream for a truly warming end to the chilliest of evenings.
Tomato and rocket bruschetta
This tomato and rocket bruschetta would make a lovely fresh starter to your next summer barbecue. For a variation, replace the dill with basil and add a little garlic.
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Smoked trout dip
The potato in this smoked trout dip adds a lovely robust flavour and a creamy texture. It goes beautifully with tostini, crackers, or vegetable sticks
Tofu and vegie burger
This tofu and vegie burger recipe is a great stand-by for nights when you want or need to produce a vegetarian meal. They're packed with protein and totally yum.
