These homely little cakes are so easy to make and go perfectly with a hot cup of tea.

Crispy, salty and utterly addictive, this dish makes for a delicious starter.

This recipe is easy to make, easy to freeze, moist and delicious. A winner on all fronts.

Simple and satisfying.

Sweet and sticky caramelised vegetables that go perfectly with roast dinners.

With hints of warm spices, mint and feta, this baked pasta dish is full of flavour and makes a wonderful family meal.

Wing tips can be used to make chicken stock. Note

A quick and delicious spicy calamari stew with olives and fresh basil; an exquisite Italian-style midweek dinner.

The smooth flavour of mocha in a freshly baked, moist cake is irresistible. This cake will keep for up to 2 days, but we're sure it won't last that long!

Duck and citrus are a stunning pair in this flavour-packed salad.

equipment 12-hole (½-cup/125ml) friand pan 5 strong wooden toothpicks 35cm x 40cm prepared cake board (see basic know-how number 2, pages 160-161) medium gum-leaf cutter You’ll have about 1 cup of the cake mixture left over, enough to make another four balloons. The balloons are not difficult to make, but getting the sides of the […]

A healthy, sweet and delicious warm beef, orange and date salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

These sweet little bites are a hint of zesty and a touch of creamy; a crowd pleaser and a joy to make.

The perfect summer dish; barramundi with kipflers and roasted capsicum from Australian Women's Weekly.

Serve these moreish mini croissants at your next party and watch as they quickly disappear.

The perfect side salad for a romantic dinner.

Saltimbocca is a popular Italian dish that combines tender veal, proscuitto or bacon and fresh sage. We've served ours here with crispy roasted potatoes for a real flavour kick!

Spoil the family this weekend with these heavenly blueberry pancakes with bacon and maple syrup.

For a beautiful morning tea, serve these golden blueberry scones warm, split open with a dollop of custard cream.

You need to start this recipe a day ahead. Cook 1 cup (200g) white long-grain rice to make the required amount of cooked rice. You can add a couple of coarsely chopped bacon rashers to the recipe, if you like. Note

This English dessert is often called Eton Mess, taking its name from Eton College, one of Britain's most famous public schools, where it was traditionally served. The `mess' part is because it was all mixed together in one big bowl.

The flavour combination in this easy salad is simply mouth-watering.

Za'atar-spiced veal chops with fattoush from Australian Women's Weekly.

Chermoulla is a spicy Moroccan marinade which can also be served as a sauce. If hot paprika is unavailable, substitute it with ½ teaspoon of sweet paprika and a hearty pinch of cayenne pepper. Note

Thinly sliced chargrilled capsicum tastes fantastic in a buttery, creamy mash. Add crumbled goat's cheese for extra flavour and decadence.

Celebrate winter citrus with these stunning, refreshing Bavarian creams. You'll need about 8 limes for this recipe.

For children under one year old, peel and remove seeds from tomato before chopping. Note

For a more intense flavour, combine cooked quail and mint dressing in a large bowl; cover, refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving. Stir in tomato. Note

A slow cooked beef that will melt in your mouth in a rich and herbaceous coriander curry.

Sweet sticky and savoury char siu lamb and noodles stir-fry.

These tasty baked arrabbiata muffins are packed full of flavour and texture. Filled with melted, oozy cheese, they will be loved by kids and adults alike. Enjoy them warm as a light lunch or dinner or pop them in your lunch box for work or school.

A classic ingredient in French cooking, green peppercorns add flavour and bite to plump, juicy chicken thighs.

Steamed whole fish with asian flavours is always a pleasure to look at and to eat. The beauty of steaming fish is that it is very difficult to overcook and is guaranteed to stay moist. Any whole white fish will do . A strip of fresh lime peel may be substituted for each kaffir lime leaf.

A rich and tasty starter, plump prawns with fresh guacamole and mango is fully of flavour.

These mini beef wellingtons will be loved by both kids and adults. Great as a snack or with salad for a light meal.

The freshness of the salsa compliments the hearty juicy veal cutlet in this recipe. Perfect for a summer BBQ!

Impress your dinner guests with these elegant cherry and chocolate soufflés.

A sweet and delicious watermelon rind chutney; great for sharing with friends and family.

These fruit and nut bars are easy to make and deliciously chewy.

This recipe is best made just before serving. Note

We've used both orange and lemon rind in this recipe, together with the ginger and the steamed fish they create a lovely and exotic Asian aroma and taste.

Risoni, a tiny rice-shaped pasta similar to orzo, is the perfect accompaniment for this creamy fennel and zucchini dish topped with crisp chicken.

Make any or all of the three marinades shown here for your next family barbecue.

The contrast between wafer-thin brandy snaps, sweet rhubarb and cool yoghurt is delightful in this sophisticated dessert.

A delicious, hearty breakfast dish for the cooler months.

Healthy and vegetarian deep-fried tofu in broth from Australian Women's Weekly.

This is one way of getting some good raw vegies into the kids. The sweetness of the honey and the nutty crunch of toasted sesame seeds are delicious combined with the fresh vegies and slippery noodles. This is the salad in its simple form, but chicken or other meat can be added to make it a bigger meal for bigger kids.

The second best part of making my own snacks is that I know exactly what goes into them - the best part is how they taste. The muesli bars in this recipe can be changed to suit any needs. I put linseed and sesame seeds in them, mostly so I can convince myself that I should eat them. Nuts are lovely, although the boys’ school, as well as many others I am sure, has a peanut ban because of serious allergies. Good additions include slivered almonds, pine nuts, choc chips or chopped apricot pieces.

This is also a great family meal served with rice or bread. The tandoori paste is found in the Asian section of the supermarket. Serve the salad in an airtight container that fits inside the lunchbox with a freezer block. Put the dressing into a smaller container to be put on the salad (or dunked into) at lunchtime – if it's put on in the morning, it will become soggy. If your kids are little gourmets, throw a wedge of lemon in as well.

Talk about cheap and easy! My boys love this slice as an alternative to sandwiches in the lunchbox. It takes minutes to prepare and is full of flavour and stacks of vegetables, too.

We all want to find the balance between food that is exciting for the kids to eat and also provides them with the good stuff they need for their health. These muffins are light, soft and yummy, but still have the added health benefit of oat bran hidden in them.

This scrummy and healthy wholemeal spaghetti with broccolini and garlic crumbs is a great for a weeknight dinner. One of those meals that makes you feel good while it does you good!

Almonds add a fresh, nutty taste to this crumbed chicken, which is perfectly paired with a zesty citrus salad.

Austalian Women's Weekly brings you this delicious veal stroganoff pies with carrot salad.

EQUIPMENT 25cm (10-inch) round cake board You can make your own meringues for this cake and colour them any colour you like. This works well as a Christmas cake using green and white meringues. You can use butter cream instead of vanilla frosting if you like. Note

Tasty crab cakes with a creamy tzatziki dip make a great starter to a casual dinner with friends.

Make this delicious Italian specialty your new Christmas staple.

Inspired by the classic nursery rhyme, this gorgeous yellow moon cake - straight from The Australian Women's Weekly's famous 'Children's Birthday Cake Book' cookbook - is sure to thrill your child on their birthday.

With the added flavour of bacon, leek and brussels sprouts, this lovely chicken dish is delicious served with crusty bread to mop up all the tasty juices.

Colourful and delicious warm cabbage and bacon salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

So good on the barbecue that my family never wants takeaway, they want me to cook it, instead.

Tender lamb, sweet red capsicum, chilli and lime give this healthy stir-fry plenty of flavour, plus there's chilli for bite.

This buttery shortcake is filled with apricot jam and topped with crunchy blanched almonds.

oil will solidify on refrigeration, bring to room temperature before serving. Note

Enjoy this easy barbecue dish with its punchy flavours of lime, wasabi and chilli.

The cake is best made on the day of serving. Note

This beautiful seafood dish is perfect for entertaining guests. Moist, flaky salmon is beautiful topped with a fragrant olive, capsicum and basil salsa.

As a variation to this fresh and icy treat, you could make pineapple and mint sorbet; substitute 1 small peeled and coarsely chopped pineapple for the rockmelon and 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped mint leaves for the basil.

Prepare the wraps the night before the picnic; wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate. Cut the rolls at the picnic. Note

You will need a frying pan with a 20cm (8-inch) base for this recipe. You can add finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or chives to the egg mixture before cooking, if you like. Note

Farfalle is a bow-tie shaped short pasta; sometimes known as butterfly pasta. It looks very pretty as part of a pasta salad

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

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

Serve salad warm or at room temperature. Note

Serve these delicate turnovers dusted with sifted icing sugar for a delicious mid-afternoon treat or, for a yummy dessert, serve with ice-cream.

Palmiers are at their best eaten warm from the oven, but they can be made a day ahead; store in an airtight container. Note

Roast chicken with garlic potatoes, olives and rosemary from Australian Women's Weekly.

We used barramundi fillets in this recipe. Note

Drunken beans with bacon, tomato, beer and worcestershire sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.

Italian-style burgers with a delicious homemade ripe tomato sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.

The combination of sweet, gooey filling and crunchy topping is delightful in this easy slice.

Serve these juicy beef skewers piping-hot with smooth hummus, tomato salad and warm pita bread.

You need half a large barbecued chicken to get the amount of shredded meat required for this recipe. Note

Served with grilled asparagus, this stunning whole baked snapper is brimming with zesty flavours.

This moreish pasta dish is ideal for a family lunch or quick mid-week dinner.