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Colourful and delicious roasted beetroot and red onion dip from Australian Women's Weekly.

Delicious served with crisp lettuce leaves, these quick stir-fried prawns make a tasty starter or light meal.

butter cream Beat butter in small bowl with electric mixer until as white as possible. Gradually beat in half of the icing sugar, milk, then remaining icing sugar; tint butter cream with purple food colouring. Use any soft jubes or jellies you like for the decorations. Note

A light, fresh and fragrant Thai herb and mango salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Larb is a classic Thai salad that can be made with minced tofu, chicken or beef as well as duck or pork. It is traditionally flavoured with fish sauce and lime juice and is served at room temperature, usually on salad leaves.

Serve this beautiful green quiche with salad for a light lunch or dinner.

You can add some thinly sliced blood orange as well as the lime to this classic cosmopolitan if you like.

If you can’t find low-fat dijonnaise, you can use 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise combined with 1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard. Note

Delicious deep-fried mozzarella sticks with a chilli pesto dipping sauce.

You can use the chopped meat from one barbecued chicken in this recipe instead of the tenderloins. Add it at the end of bacon becoming crisp and stir until hot. Recipe can be made several hours ahead to the end of step 5. From cold, bake, covered, at 200°C (180°C fan forced) for 30 minutes […]

A healthy and refreshing Turkish lamb and yoghurt salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Cinnamon, mixed spice and treacle combine together to give these cookies a rich, dark colour and flavour. Their crown of chopped walnuts make them the perfect treat for grownups.

If you don’t feel like toasting the bread cubes in the oven, toast the whole slices in the toaster or under a grill then cut the bread into small squares. Make sure you drain the anchovy fillet well between pieces of absorbent paper. If you want to have this delicious recipe at home, poach the […]

Garam masala literally means “blended spices” in its northern Indian place of origin; it is based on varying proportions of cardamom, cinnamon, clove, coriander, fennel and cumin, roasted and ground together. Black pepper and chilli can be added for a hotter version. Note

Serve this delicious gluten-free crumble with cold vanilla ice-cream.

Tonkatsu, a Japanese food of a breaded, pork cutlet, deep-fried and served on a bed of cabbage.

12-hole (-cup/80ml) muffin pan 12 paper muffin cases decorations 2 blue NESTLE SMARTIES 2 NESTLE MILKYBAR Buttons 1 ALLEN’S Peaches & Cream 1 orange ALLEN’S SNAKES ALIVE orange sprinkles 12 caramel ALLEN’S Milk Bottle Mania 4 strawberry ALLEN’S Milk Bottle Mania 7 ALLEN’S Strawberries & Cream All the lollies used here have been cut into […]

Delicious spread on toast, this chunky apricot jam would make the perfect home-made gift. To test if it is ready, put a plate in the freezer for a few minutes, then see if the jam 'jells' when you blob a teaspoon full onto the cold surface.

Try something a little different with these delightful mini meringue pies.

These colourful, and adorable, fruit skewers are fantastic for a kids' party and are bound to be a huge hit at any time.

You will need about 600g watermelon (weighed with skin) for this recipe. Note

This boiled fruit cake is one of our favourites; it will cut and keep well and can be used for a wedding cake.

A boca negra or black mouth, is what you'll have after one bite of this intensely chocolate cake.

Cavolo nero is also called tuscan cabbage. It has long, narrow, wrinkled leaves and a rich and astringent, mild cabbage flavour. It doesn’t lose its volume like silver beet or spinach when cooked. We used one bunch. Note

Sticky and delicious; make your own American-style pork spareribs with barbecue sauce.

Make this delicious and fun birthday treasure chest for your child's party!

Apple and blackberry is the classic crumble combination and this oaty version doesn't disappoint.

Serve this crusty damper at a picnic with your favourite cheeses, butter and figs.

Kangaroo meat is lean and healthy. High in protein and iron and low in fat, kangaroo meat is a great alternative to more popular red meats. It is the ultimate free-range, organic meat containing no chemicals or antibiotics.

A hearty and wholesome Asian-style omelette with stir-fried beef and mushroom.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

You can substitute shredded chicken, sliced pressed tofu or sliced beef for the crab. You could use cellophane (harusame) or dried wheat (somen) noodles instead of soba. Note

You can swap the pineapple for watermelon, if you like. Note

Tofu is a great and healthy meat alternative. It is especially good for soaking up flavours like those in the sauces and dips which often accompany Asian finger foods.

A healthy and delicious zucchini quinoa salad with candied walnuts and haloumi.

A colourful and fragrant couscous dish with grilled zucchini and spiced pumpkin.

two deep 23cm (9¼-inch) round cake pans 25cm (10-inch) round cake board or serving plate Ice-cream cake and cookies can be prepared one day ahead. Store cookies in an airtight container. Use regular ice-cream for best results, high or low fat ice-creams are not suitable. Assemble cake just before serving. Use a serrated knife to […]

Put the kettle on and indulge in this classic slice for a sweet morning or afternoon treat.

Delicious hot or cold, for breakfast, lunch or dinner, a frittata is the way to go for a quick and easy meal.

Sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, these apple and walnut turnovers make a tasty, crispy treat.

Kids will love these adorable lion cupcakes.

Treat yourself to a piece of this nutty slice topped with milk chocolate icing.

A delicious trio of toppings; cream cheese and pesto, yoghurt, coriander and chilli and mustard and walnut toppings.

A tender, sweet and smoky barbecued beef dish.

This soup is made without fail every winter; it's a great family meal.

You can replace the two individual rices in this recipe with one of the commercial blends of basmati and wild rice available in some supermarkets. Cook a 500g package of the combined rices according to the manufacturer’s instructions on the packet. Note

Add a little bit of bite to your regular chicken pot pies with these delicious curry versions. Best of all, leftover pies freeze beautifully and can be popped straight into the oven after you get home from work.

Banana, caramel and cream are delightful in this easy sponge roll.

Just for fun, we used a flower cutter to cut shapes out of the sliced tofu, making this incredibly simple soup very pretty.

Spice up your mince pies this Christmas with this delicious whisky-laced fruit mince pies.

This fresh, crunchy classic is popular for good reason. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Succulent pork chops are paired with a zingy apple and cabbage salad with toasted walnuts in this easy, scrumptious dish.

One of those dishes that's perfect for brunch, lunch or as a starter, smoked trout with lemon cream on potato scallop stacks is an all round winner.

This recipe is gluten-free, yeast-free and wheat-free.

6-hole (¾-cup/180ml) texas muffin pan 2 x 12-hole (1-tablespoon/20ml) mini muffin pans 15 mini muffin paper cases (red) 40cm x 50cm (16-inch x 20-inch) rectangular cake board (page 334), see tips 40cm (16 inches) black licorice strap 250g (8-ounce) packet Musk Sticks 1 pink Smartie 4 red sour straps 35g (1-ounce) tube mini M&M’s 35g […]

Serve warm with cream, ice-cream or custard. Recipe is best prepared as required. Note

These tasty Asian beef rolls are our take of the Vietnamese bahn mi. Enjoy thinly sliced beef with fresh vegetables, chilli and herbs for a tasty lunchtime treat.

Almond milk is a delicious, refreshing and unique drink.

Pear and blue cheese: a match made in culinary heaven.

This spicy masala marinade recipe works beautifully for all kinds of seafood, including prawns. Serve with pappadums for extra flash.

Drizzled in orange brandy syrup, this almond, orange and semolina cake is irresistible served with a dollop of crème fraîche or yoghurt.

Sweet and delicious Chinese pork in orange & tamarind broth from Australian Women's Weekly.

These crostini are absolutely delicious and ideal for a dinner or cocktail party.

This recipes makes 1 cup (250ml) sauce. Note

A quick and easy veal tortellini with fresh tomato sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.

This recipe can be made several hours ahead, reheat just before serving. Note

Swap traditional bread for a lightly grilled croissant in this well-loved classic.

Traditionally known as chengdu chicken, this Szechwan stir-fry is full of complex flavours.

A healthy steak and chips option from Australian Women's Weekly.

Edible glitter is available from specialist cake decorating shops. Long (30cm) pipe cleaners, sometimes known as tinsel sticks, are available from craft stores. Note

A tender and refreshing Turkish lamb, mint and spinach stir-fry from Australian Women's Weekly.

This tender barbeque turkey takes its flavour inspiration from mixed cuisines. Mexican style salsa, with Indian spices makes an exciting, explosive flavour combination in this marvellous dish.

Colourful asparagus, teardrop tomato and rocket salad with a basil pesto dressing.

Recipe can be prepared a day ahead. Add the dressing up to three hours before serving. Note

Do something good for your heart and busy schedule with this easy Japanese dish. Salty miso paste is at home in miso soup but also a tasty marinade for grilled eggplant.

Sweet and sticky deep fried chicken wings from the deep south!

This salad will keep for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. Pack yogurt and lemon wedges separately. You need about half a barbecued chicken. We used 2 x 280g jars of mixed char-grilled vegetables in oil (not the pickled variety); you can also buy marinated grilled vegetables from the delicatessen. Note

Pancakes aren't only for breakfast, they make a delicious dessert too.

We used chocolate with a 70% cocoa content. If paradise pears are unavailable, substitute 5 canned pear halves and omit step 1. Note

These crisp apple tarts are fuss-free, speedy to make and completely delicious.

For the most lusciously smooth, fluffy, irresistible mash, this is the recipe to follow. Use potatoes that are high in starch and take care not to overcook them. Push the potato through a sieve, as we suggest here, or through a potato ricer or food mill (mouli).

A delicious Thai red chicken curry and coriander chicken with steamed jasmine rice.

Sweet, sticky and delicious Asian noodle stir-fry that is a fast and easy mid-week dinner.

Light and healthy röstis that are perfect for breakfast and lunch or for sharing with friends.

Give your crumbed cutlets a Middle Eastern nudge by blending your breadcrumbs with paprika and cardamom. Teamed with couscous and orange, you'll have something healthy, delicious and just a little bit different from the usual chops and veg.