Quick & Easy

Perfect as lunch, a light dinner, afternoon tea or in a lunch box, roast pumpkin and zucchini frittata is a healthy, delicious and flexible dish.

When in season, use yellow zucchini for added colour, and sprinkle with black olives or capers. If taking to work for lunch, prepare the pizza, wrap in baking paper and cook in a heated sandwich press until the base is crisp and heated through.

Use any jam you prefer. Note

The combination of peanut butter and jelly or jam is unbeatable, but not always the healthiest option. We've swapped a few ingredients for healthier alternatives in this nutritious and filling smoothie. It tastes great and is good for you!

Store lemonade syrup refrigerated for up to two weeks. Note

Served with chopped parsley and a drizzle of yoghurt, these spicy lamb pastry boats are fantastic for a party.

There's plenty of juice to mop up in this delicious vegetarian curry, we're not even sure it's not a soup. Serve with plenty of rice or naan bread to enjoy every last drop.

You can use lime in place of the oranges here if you prefer. For a bit more of a 'kick', serve with 1 tablespoon of your favourite hot chilli sauce.

The combination of grilled pumpkin, creamy feta and almond skordalia adds a delicious twist to this popular Italian starter.

serving suggestion serve with mixed salad leaves, if desired. storage parcels can be prepared a day ahead; cover, refrigerate until required. Uncooked parcels may be frozen. Note

We used pink lady apples, but any type will be fine. If you prefer, crème fraîche, mascarpone or whipped cream can be flavoured and used instead of the yogurt. Note

Add a dash of sweet chilli sauce to the chicken mix when making these delicious sandwiches if you want to dial up the drama.

Fast and delicious Asian-style mini lamb roasts from Australian Women's Weekly.

Celebrate spring with this zesty, flavour-packed risotto.

This simple nut-free muesli is great for kids, and ideal for making lunchbox snacks such as muesli bars and muffins with.

Ask the butcher to cut the beef shank into 6 equal pieces for you, or you could use 6 x 300g (10 ounce) pieces beef osso buco. Dry red wine can be used instead of port. serving suggestion Serve shanks with risotto, mashed potato or soft polenta. Note

Put the kettle on and enjoy a generous slice of this dense, buttery almond cake.

Brown sugar gives this nutty slice the colour and taste of caramel.

Serve with steamed jasmine rice. Note

Give your roasted lamb racks and vegetables a touch of sweetness by bathing them in this delicious mustard maple glaze.

A simple, zesty vinaigrette flavoured with preserved lemon and fresh chives that will bring life to any salad.

Don't limit cornflakes to breakfast time. These crunchy honey slices, packed with cornflakes and oats, make for a great snack at any time of the day.

Sick of boring old hamburgers? Impress the family with this delicious teriyaki chicken and rice burger.

Wow your guests with these delightful canapés.

These crispy Japanese-inspired bananas are delicious served piping hot with cold green tea ice-cream.

Celebrate summer with this refreshing, delicious cocktail.

You need to buy a 350g bunch of watercress for the amount of sprigs required. Note

Surprise and delight the kids with these delicious white chocolate and macadamia muffins, or better still, get them involved in making them. They're dead easy and ready to be eaten in around 30 minutes.

That's not a sandwich...that's a sandwich! This delicious roast vegetable-stuffed antipasto loaf is simply perfect for a picnic lunch.

Gluten-free cakes are too often dry and disappointing, the mashed banana and jam helps make this gluten-free chocolate cake a rich, dense triumph.

You will need to soak eight bamboo skewers in water for at least an hour to prevent them from splintering and scorching. Note

Creamy, savoury chicken risotto with fresh, peppery rocket makes a great weekend lunch or mid-week dinner. You can add sliced mushrooms when you cook the onion if you like.

Classic pavlova is usually topped with mixed berries and passionfruit pulp. We've opted for a mix of berries here, but if you prefer you can use kiwifruit, thinly sliced pineapple, pawpaw and passionfruit pulp.

Warm up with a bowl of this dreamy soup, best served with crusty bread.

This summery salad is quick, easy and delicious with prawns added for a treat.

Instead of packaged pre-cooked rice, cook 2½ cups long-grain rice, spread on tray, cover with absorbent paper and refrigerate overnight. Note

Sometimes you need a recipe for something quick, healthy and the perfect size for one, and this chicken and peach salad offers all that plus fresh and delicious flavours.

This creamy soup is delicious served with crusty buttered bread.

This healthy Lebanese-inspired falafel platter is absolutely mouth-watering served with a summery heirloom tomato salad and pita breads.

Spiced tandoori chicken with a delicious pomegranate raita from Australian Women's Weekly.

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Note

This vibrant pasta dish is bursting with flavour and nutrition.

Israeli couscous, also known as pearl couscous, is made of baked wheat rather than semolina (like the couscous from North Africa). Its granules are much larger (its size and shape is similar to a pearl) and it maintains its texture and firmness without sticking. It is available from most major supermarkets. Note

The delicious tangy citrus flavours make this fresh seafood salad perfect for summer nights.

Apricot lovers will adore this crisp, creamy cheesecake.

A hearty, flavoursome meat-free meal that can be on the table less than 30 minutes after getting home from work. Serve with crusty herb or garlic bread.

Celebrate any occasion with these stunning blueberry cupcakes.

An exquisite and exotic warm Asian chicken salad with sesame dressing from Australian Women's Weekly.

Grab a handful of this trail mix when you're hungry and after a quick healthy snack that will see you through to the next meal.

While most of the smoked salmon we buy has been cold-smoked (cured at a low temperature for a fairly long time), hot-smoked salmon (cured at high temperatures for just a few hours) is generally more moist and not as salty; it doesn’t, however, have the same keeping properties as cold-smoked. Note

Delicious banana fritters are gorgeous served warm with coconut ice-cream. If you want to be even more indulgent, add a drizzle of warm caramel sauce.

The secret to round meatballs is to make a circular movement with the pan to roll the meatballs around while they cook.

These tasty, flaky little pastries, seasoned with shards of nori, sesame and parmesan, make a great shared party platter. Use scissors to finely shred the nori.

One taste of this rich and flavoursome antioxidant rich tomato soup and you'll never want the canned version again. Serve with plenty of crusty bread to mop up every last drop.

An easy recipe to prepare in advance, this hearty Italian inspired bean soup with crispy polenta is simply mouth-watering and perfect to cosy up with on a cold day.

Herb dip can be made up to a day ahead. Store, covered, in the refrigerator. Note

Serve with asparagus or beef, or as a salad dressing. Note

This healthy sandwich is quick and simple to make for when the midday hunger kicks in.

Take fish 'n chips upmarket with our beer battered john dory and sweet potato chips version. Any other firm white fish will do if you prefer. Finish the dish with slices of tangy, fresh lime.

You could swap the green beans with peas, if you like. Cook the rice a day ahead: spread in a thin layer on a tray to cool, then cover and place in the refrigerator. Note

Just a few moments preparation in the morning and into the slow-cooker with this authentic and flavourful Mexican classic. Perfect for cold winter nights when something substantial is called for but you just don't have the time. Enjoy with rice and a glass of red.

To mix things up a little, substitute tortilla for the bread, roll it up and toast in the sandwich press. Cut them into smaller sizes for a delicious snack. Note

The combination of tender baked apples, tart raspberries and a wonderfully crumbly quinoa and almond topping makes this healthy fruit dish perfect for dessert, brunch or a sweet snack.

Pearl barley adds a lovely texture and nutty flavour to this chicken and tarragon risotto.

Healthy and delicious Asian-style char-grilled steak with pesto.

These noodle and vegetable rice paper rolls are a classic Vietnamese crowd pleaser. The trick when making them is to dunk the rice paper just enough so that it is pliable enough to roll, as it will continue to gradually soften.

For a delicious afternoon tea, serve thick slices of this moist pecan cake with whipped cream.

Mee (or mie), “noodles”, and goreng, “fried”, are the words used in Indonesia and Malaysia to describe a traditional fried noodle recipe usually containing chicken and nuts, as well as assorted other ingredients chosen by the individual cook. Note

Soft, creamy polenta topped with mixed, grilled mushrooms makes a great meat-free dinner with a fresh, green salad on the side.

Shredded brussels sprouts, fragrant basil and toasted pine nuts are topped with soft poached eggs and shaved parmesan in this delicious salad.

Served with grilled sourdough, this colourful dish makes a stunning, summery appetiser or lunch.

With the addition of caramelised onion relish, these ham and cheese finger sandwiches make the tastiest afternoon snack. You can experiment with all sorts of fillings like smoked salmon with cream cheese, egg and mayo, or chicken and watercress.

You can use any type of fruit-flavoured yoghurt you like or plain yoghurt. Note

Warm up on a cold winter's evening with this melt-in-your-mouth stew.

For a lower-fat version, use low-fat dairy-free spread instead of the butter, low-fat mayonnaise, light sour cream and light cream. (per serving) 31.1g fat; 2196kJ (525 cal) We used whole-egg mayonnaise. You can also use pink-eye or sebago potatoes for this recipe. Note

The spinach (or try cos lettuce) will stop the bread from turning soggy. The night before Make the filling and keep, covered, in the refrigerator. Make the sandwiches in the morning. Note

Makes enough for four 200g servings of beef strips in a stir-fry. Also goes well with steamed crab; par-boiled green vegetables. Salted black beans, available from all Asian food stores, are soft and chewy fermented soy beans having a pungent aroma and adding a distinct flavour to food. Note