Quick & Easy

For a healthy snack, serve this dip with warmed wholemeal pita bread.

If using a grill (broiler), place sardines skin-side up on oiled oven tray. Note

Greet the day with this delicious dish of fresh, ripe stone fruit dressed with a berry yoghurt swirl.

A delicious and filling antipasto that is perfect for tapas or cocktail food.

Spicy black bean sauce is available from Asian grocery stores and the Asian section of larger supermarkets. You can use a milder black bean sauce, if you prefer. Note

This delicious cake is topped with confectionery carrots, cauliflowers and tomatoes.

Dried chinese sausages, also called lop chong, are commonly made from pork but can be made with duck liver or beef. Red-brown in colour and sweet-spicy in flavour, they are sold, dried and strung, in all Asian food stores. Note

This soup is our take on the classic Greek avgolemono (which translates as egg and lemon). There are as many variations of this soup as there are Greek families, but the avgolemono mixture, added near the end of the cooking time, is always the crowning glory.

Filled with chopped apricots, peanuts and cornflakes for added crunch, this easy fridge slice is delicious served with coffee.

Just 4 ingredients and a few minutes and you have a quick, easy and hearty soup. Serve with toast or buttered bread for a complete supper.

A healthy and refreshing blue-eye trevalla with fennel salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

These crispy cakes and dipping sauce make a great starter or snack. Easy to and cheap to prepare, you can't go wrong with this zingy dish.

Sweet Asian-style duck salad with mandarin and pomegranate.

The combination of both white and dark chocolate mud cake and ganache make these decadent mini-cakes a truly wonderful indulgence. Or you could go large with our white chocolate and raspberry mud cake.

If you've never cooked a roast turkey before, or are just after a simple fool-proof recipe, then you're in the right place. Follow the instructions, and you'll have a perfectly cooked bird. Check the size of your oven and make sure you choose one that will fit!

Flavoured and fragrant Vietnamese tomato rice from Australian Women's Weekly.

Originating in southern Italy, tiella is a traditional Calabrian layered vegetable casserole.

Give this delicious and under appreciated vegetable a little extra sweetness and roast them to perfection. They will make a colourful and healthy side dish for your next roast.

The gazpacho can be made ahead to step three. Cover; refrigerate overnight. Recipe is not suitable to freeze. You can substitute fresh mint leaves for chervil and red wine vinegar for the sherry vinegar. Note

Quick and easy teriyaki chicken rice paper rolls; the perfect starter dish to share with dinner guest.

Flaky golden filo pastry stuffed with silverbeet, mushrooms and cheese makes for a savoury lunch or light dinner.

Give your steak sandwich a delicious mediterranean twist with the addition of char grilled zucchini and eggplant. Let the meat rest for a few minutes before serving to guarantee a tender, moist result.

This moreish salad makes a great weeknight meal and is also fantastic for the lunchbox.

This crispy and delicious twice-fried sichuan beef stir fry is a popular Chinese dish.

Moist date muffins with orange syrup from Australian Women's Weekly.

In just over half an hour this fresh and simple pea and pancetta pasta can be on the dinner table. We can guarantee there'll be no complaints, especially if it's served alongside some hot and crusty garlic bread.

A quick and simple pasta that brings a surprising depth of flavour, chilli, garlic and oil are a sauce in their own right.

'Tis the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature is stirring ... because you haven't made the pudding yet! Don't despair, help is at hand with this delicious dessert.

Blood plums, a favourite type readily available during the height of summer, include the sweet, juicy yet firm mariposa and satsuma among their plump, dark- fleshed varieties. Of Japanese origin, blood plums are the preferred fruit for use in cooking but they are equally good eaten fresh, as a snack or an ingenious breakfast idea […]

You can buy the ham hock from delis or your butcher. Make a large quantity and store leftover soup in fridge or freezer in individual serving sizes for later lunches. Note

A fragrant and rich Thai red curry from Australian Women's Weekly.

Easy and tasty vegetable curry pies from Australian Women's Weekly.

Fresh and healthy zucchini, carrot & corn fritters from Australian Women's Weekly.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

The base of so many traditional family meals, savoury mince can be dished up with pasta, on baked potatoes or with noodles on the side.

A great summer salad with grilled onion and a mint chimichurri, an Argentinian-style sauce.

For an easy vegetarian meal, try this delicious coconut curry with pumpkin and butter beans.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Poaching whole pears in champagne allows the flavour of the wine to seep into the flesh of the fruit, so use the best quality champagne that you can afford.

A tub of vanilla ice-cream is transformed into this heavenly treat within minutes.

Peanut dressing can be made one day ahead and refrigerated, covered. Note

Mexican-style baked beef burritos with guacamole and sour cream from Australian Women's Weekly.

Don't be put off by the amount of garlic in this recipe. It infuses the chicken with a wonderful, yet not overpowering flavour. You can always discard it after cooking, if you don't want the full garlic experience!

You may find it easier to bake just two crisps on a tray at a time. Re-use the baking-paper lining. Store crisps in an airtight container for up to a week. Note

The tapenade can be made 3 days ahead; keep refrigerated. The pitta crisps can be made a day ahead; store in an airtight container. Note

Served with warm custard, these chocolate and cherry puddings would add the perfect finishing touch to a dinner party.

A colourful lamb stew packed full of big flavours.

This fresh zesty salad is a great side dish with lunch or dinner meals.

The addition of lentils and tomatoes makes this vegetarian pasta bake a hearty, flavoursome family meal.

Hearty and warming, ribollita is a famous Tuscan soup made with bread and vegetables. It's perfect for a cool Winter's evening.

Muffins are suitable to freeze, stored in an airtight container, for up to 3 months. Note

Light and refreshing Asian-style teriyaki beef salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Soak 8 bamboo skewers in cold water for at least an hour before using to prevent splintering and scorching. Note

This classic fry-up of mushrooms, ham and tomatoes is perfect for a lazy weekend.

You may need only half a clove of garlic in the dressing depending on the strength of the garlic. Note

Combine smooth, creamy natural yoghurt with some seasoning and dill to create this lovely sauce. It is delicious with lamb.

Who doesn't love hot chips sprinkled with sea salt?

These spicy prawns with fresh coriander and lime would make a stunning tapas dish.

Serve these spiced chickpea fritters with cucumber, lettuce and a big dollop of kumara hummus wrapped in flatbread.

Casserole can be made a day ahead; cover, refrigerate until required. Note

Try this delicious Lebanese snack with a cooling yoghurt sauce and fresh mint.

We like to use an underproof rum, but, if you like, use the stronger overproof variety. Note

Moghrabieh is a pearl-sized couscous and is available from delicatessens, specialty food stores and some supermarkets.

Serve this delicious smoked salmon bruschetta to your guests at your next gathering. Topped with a sprig of fresh dill, and served with a glass of bubbles, they will be sure to please.

Zucchini and beef sfougato, a Greek-style omelette, from Australian Women's Weekly.

Butter cream frosting Beat butter in small bowl with electric mixer until light and fluffy; beat in sifted icing sugar and milk, in two batches. Divide mixture among four small bowls. Add chopped chocolate to one and sifted cocoa to another. Using colouring, tint one pink and leave one plain. Note

Tapenade, a paste of pureed olives, is available from supermarkets and delicatessens. Note

Tabbouleh is a Levantine vegetarian dish traditionally made of tomatoes and finely chopped parsley.

Chocolate and caramel are a match made in afternoon treat heaven.

With the stunning, fragrant flavours of ginger, chilli, coriander and lime, these juicy Asian fish cakes make a delicious and light meal.

If you like, you can add dried smoked bonito flakes to the sesame seeds or try coating the tofu with Japanese breadcrumbs instead.

For a sweet and satisfying treat, try a slice of this moist cherry and orange loaf, delicious served with a dollop of yoghurt or cream.

Healthy and filling tuna and white bean salad with a zingy French dressing.

This delicious toast-topper combination is brilliant when you're craving something a little more savoury for breakfast. The protein rich mushrooms are complimented wonderfully by the creamy labne to create this tasty vegetarian dish.

Home made chutneys and relishes offer the kind of flavour and custom spicing that the mass producers can only dream of.

Carpaccio is the perfect Italian starter dish of thinly sliced raw Kingfish. Much like ceviche, the fish is served raw, but 'cooked' in a food acid like lemon or lime juice.

We used plain oval biscuits, spread with royal icing. Prepare decorations before spreading with icing, as the icing begins to set as soon as it is spread onto the biscuits. These biscuits are best eaten on the day they are iced. Note

A surefire family favourite - barbecue chicken with lemon and garlic is tender and tasty. Serve with good bread and a fresh green salad for a simple weekend lunch.

Fragrant and filling Thai-style green chicken curry pies make a great alternative to your usual meat pie. Accompany with plenty of green vegetables for a complete meal.

Veal schnitzel is thinly sliced steak available crumbed or plain (uncrumbed); we used plain schnitzel, also called escalopes, in this recipe. Note

These mushrooms are wonderful eaten as they are or placed on a buttered slice of grilled sourdough. You can either let everyone eat them as you cook them or add them to an antipasto platter – I usually put them alone on a plate because the juices run so much.

Best served in small squares, these dark chocolate, fig and muscat brownies are rich, fruity and spiked with heady muscat.

Fresh salmon is delightful and best served simply. Here we've paired it with a buttery lemon sauce with dill and capers for a tart combination of flavours,

Barbecued chicken with a fresh, herby, minted tomato salad is a weekend lunchtime winner.

For a more fragrant dhal, add 6 fresh curry leaves with the split peas. Any leftover curry leaves can be frozen, then used directly from the freezer as you need them.

This dish is both a fabulous way to use up last night’s vegetables and an excellent meat-free meal, frittata always goes down a treat.

Walnut adds crunch and body to this yoghurt based mint and coriander chutney, it's delicious served on the side of a curry.

Delight both the kids and adults with this decadent dessert. The hot fudge sauce is so easy, delicious and versatile you'll never be tempted to buy the supermarket version again.

This fruity, crunchy-topped dessert is one of the easiest you'll ever make.