This delicious salad is best made and assembled the day you are going to eat it; it can be made in the morning if you are going to be enjoying it for lunch.

Served warm with a slather of butter, this golden loaf is perfect for the cooler months of the year.

Awaken your taste buds with this delicious, healthy salad.

A classic modern pie with beef and caramelised onion from Australian Women's Weekly.

This golden slice makes a delicious, homely dessert served with ice-cream.

Replace basil with parsley leaves or shredded mint leaves. Note

This warm vegetable salad utilises simple flavours to create a delicious and colourful dish.

This zingy lime and coconut slice is just what you need to awaken the tastebuds.

A few key ingredients and just 10 minutes preparation and you and your guests can be enjoying these mixed berries with mascarpone; easy, simple, yet oh so good. Use your favourite mixture of berries for this recipe.

If you prefer a creamier risotto, you can add a knob of butter and a handful of parmesan to this chicken and asparagus risotto at the end of cooking, allow it to melt and stir it through.

Tuna sold as sashimi has to meet stringent guidelines regarding its handling and treatment after leaving the water. It is a good idea to buy it only from a fishmonger you trust, or to seek advice from local authorities before eating any raw seafood. Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

This fragrant soup has a magnificent creamy texture thanks to the addition of the tofu.

A match made in culinary heaven.

Kachumber is an Indian salad consisting of fresh chopped tomatoes, onions, if you like, chilli peppers.

A light and healthy Asian stir-fry with chicken, vegetable and almond.

These crunchy beef dumplings with sweet chilli dipping sauce are the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

The freshness of this asparagus, pea and lemon pilaf is perfect for a spring or summer evening.

This recipe is dairy-free. Note

Barley is rich in fibre and full of nutrients. It has a lovely nutty flavour and chewy texture, making it a perfect low-GI alternative to a traditional rice risotto.

“Twice-cooked” Chinese dishes date from days before refrigeration, when people boiled large cuts of meat because it kept better than if left fresh. Here, it also helps rid the meat of some of its excess fat. For extra-crisp pork, serve it on the capsicum mixture rather than tossing them together. Note

Asian-style vegetable dumplings in broth from Australian Women's Weekly.

Cut vegetables the same size for even cooking. If you have time, the shallot mixture will develop more flavour if it’s covered and refrigerated overnight. Serve with yoghurt. Note

Although these crisps make a great snack on their own, you can also use them to accompany dips or soup. Make crisps in two large sheets, then break into shards to serve. Add sesame seeds to the mix if you like.

Fresh pomegranate seeds can sometimes be found in the fridge section of supermarkets or good green grocers. If unavailable, cut a whole pomegranate in half and scrape the seeds from flesh with your fingers while holding the pomegranate upside down in a bowl of cold water; the seeds will sink and the white pith will […]

Rich and full of flavour veal with eggplant, olives and capers from Australian Women's Weekly.

A torte is traditionally a layered cake with buttercream type frosting. Of course they can always be adapted to the size, flavours and styles you prefer.

Fajita is a traditional Mexican dish where grilled meats and vegetables are rolled up in a tortilla and eaten with your hands. Chicken or pork may be used instead of the beef. Note

As with the word casserole, tagine also has two different culinary meanings. Originally from Moroccan kitchens and now found in many of ours, a tagine is the earthenware, cone-lidded vessel in which the spicy, fragrant North African stew with the same name is cooked. The lid serves as a vent, allowing the steam to escape, […]

This is a homemade version of the delicious Greek sandwich called gyro. Gyros are made from slices of meat cooked on a turning spit.

A fresh, fragrant, sweet and sour Vietnamese chicken and herb salad with pickled carrot and a spicy dressing.

Grilled piri piri drumettes with a spicy coleslaw from Australian Women's Weekly.

Perfect for a party, these mini sandwiches look great and are so easy to prepare.

If you can’t find rocky road confectionery, use a tub of chocolate rocky road ice-cream instead. Note

This recipe is simple and oh so sweet, but the best part? It uses less refined sugar, and instead opts for the delicious natural sweeteners of dates and honey. Bonus!

Called a soufflé omelette because of the way it puffs and billows when cooked, a lighter-than-air appearance make this an impressive dish to serve for brunch.

A classic Italian veal recipe, a superthin veal cutlet, drizzled in a sweet dry wine sauce.

If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least an hour before using, to avoid splintering and scorching during cooking. Note

Simple, fast and full of flavour, the ideal mid-week dinner recipe.

If you prefer, you can cook the filled jacket potatoes in the microwave on high (100%) power for 2 minutes. Note

Like a deconstructed summer pudding, these summer berry stacks make a fresh and delightful dessert.

Recipe is best prepared as required. Note

For an easy, delicious dessert, make these cardamom-spiced apples stuffed with berries and drizzled with a berry yoghurt sauce.

After microwaving food for children, it is very important to thoroughly stir it to distribute the heat evenly. Then, you should ALWAYS test the temperature against your skin (dip in a clean finger, or place a small quantity of food on your lower lip). ­It should feel warm, not hot. Note

Wombok is elongated in shape with pale green, crinkly leaves, and is the most common cabbage in South-East Asian cooking. It is found in Asian grocery stores and most supermarkets.

Create this gorgeous green dip by switching chickpeas for soy beans!

Refresh yourself and cleanse your palate with this zesty lemon sorbet.

Fresh and colourful tropical salad with lime and ginger syrup from Australian Women's Weekly.

These mini lemon meringue tartlets are everything you'd want in a tasty, sweet morsel. Crispy pastry, sweet yet tart creamy centre and gently toasted meringue on top.

Just a little seasoning, a splash of olive oil and some lemon juice is all you need with freshly steamed spinach.

It is fine to use just 1 x 300ml carton (tub) of thickened cream. When spreading the cream mixture over the sponge, don’t go too close to the edges, the cream will spread a little when you add the next layers. To make dark chocolate ganache; bring cream to the boil in medium saucepan; remove […]

Serve these delicious grilled scallops in their shells for an elegant starter.

Fire up the barbecue with this mouth-watering chicken dish.

Mozzerella is a perfect melting cheese. It is fun and messy to eat with a mild creamy flavour.

This bright juice is refreshing and packs a nutritional punch.

Short-cut bacon is the largest, and leanest end of a bacon rasher. Any canned white beans can be used; we used cannellini beans in this recipe. Note

Variations nutritional count per serving 4.4g total fat (2.8g saturated fat); 957kJ (229 cal); 38.9g carbohydrate; 4.4g protein; 1.1g fibre You need an apple weighing about 275g (9 ounces) for this recipe. We used a granny smith apple. Note

Meatballs can be baked a day ahead. Keep, covered, in the refrigerator. Reheat in a slow oven just before serving. Note

You can make glacé icing without butter (or oil) but, a tiny amount of butter will add gloss to the icing and make it easy to cut neatly ­without butter, glacé icing tends to shatter when you cut it. Note

Light and fluffy white chocolate pancakes with a delicious mango sauce.

This delicious chicken and pumpkin open sandwich is easy to make and healthy enough to enjoy for lunch every day. It's packed full of flavour and goodness to keep you fueled through the week.

you can substitute goat cheese or any soft, crumbly cheese for the fetta in this recipe. Note

Spicy, fragrant and delicious lentil and pumpkin vindaloo from Australian Women's Weekly.

Sweetly astringent cranberry juice is gorgeous paired with simply poached sweet, ripe pears.

A few slivers of thinly sliced rare beef dolloped with some mustard horseradish, atop a baby spinach covered crispy base and you have a delicious and eye catching hors-d'oeuvre.

This eggplant, tomato and parsley salad is fantastic when you need a meal that is low in calories and high in nutrients and satisfaction.

Ideal as part of a low-fat diet, this salad is satisfying, tasty and healthy.

We used dried haricot beans in this recipe; you can use two 400g cans cannellini beans instead. If using canned beans, delete step 1, and add the rinsed, drained canned beans to salad in step 5.

These tasty, healthy zucchini fritters are fabulous with preserved lemon yoghurt on the side. Use only the rind from the preserved lemon; rinse rind well under cold water then drain, dry and chop finely.

Mint raita, yoghurt recipe, brought to you by Australian Women's Weekly

You can use a 300ml carton of cream in this recipe. Note

There's nothing like a bowl of mixed dhal when you need a nourishing, easy and inexpensive meal that doesn't compromise on flavour.

These delicious fish parcels make an easy, healthy midweek dinner.

These little orange and white chocolate petit fours are bite-sized serves of bliss, perfect after dinner treats with strong coffee.

Breadcrumbs are good to always have on hand, and it’s a simple procedure to make your own. Place bread slices right on a shelf in a preheated hot oven and cook them until they are dry and crisp. Remove from oven, cool, crush them, with a food processor, blender or even a rolling pin. Store […]

Keeping time: 3 days. Note

Broad beans are also known as fava beans. They mash up beautifully and work well as a dip, or spread on warm crusty bread with a drizzle of olive oil.

You cannot beat one of these classic Italian cookies served alongside a cup of coffee.

Rich, earthy and deeply satisfying, the flavour of this mushroom and spinach risotto is lifted by the addition of finely grated lemon zest.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. You can make the salad with fresh char-grilled tuna, if you prefer. Note

Spice up your lunch, or dinner, with these tender chilli coriander chicken kebabs with fresh pesto. Serve with either warm pita bread or steamed rice, and salad.

Piping hot, crispy and delicious.

Make these delicious zucchini and pine nut bruschetta for a tapas-style tasty treat.