These crunchy Italian biscuits are irresistible with a cup of strong espresso.

Make the most of the cooler weather with this decadent, creamy apple cheesecake.

You can also use russet burbank or spunta potatoes for this recipe. Note

Drizzled with orange syrup and topped with Greek yoghurt and fresh grapes, this cake is both delicious and stunning.

We used leftover roasted kumara, potato, red onion, zucchini and capsicum in this recipe, but any remaining roasted vegetables are suitable to use. Note

suitable from 6 months We used red apples in the apple and blueberry purée as green apples are often too tart for infants. Golden delicious apples can be used (for both apple recipes), as they are quite sweet. Note

Delicious tarts of walnut and honey with espresso cream from Australian Women's Weekly.

Pecans can be used in place of the walnuts, if you prefer. Be careful when measuring the bicarb ­any extra, and you will taste its distinct, bitter flavour in the pudding. Note

Caipiroska is a variation of the “caipirinha”, regarded as Brazil’s national cocktail. The caipirinha is made with cachaça (made from sugarcane that’s fermented and distilled), plus sugar and lime. Caipiroska uses vodka instead of cachaça. Note

Serve these delightful tea loaves warm with spiced honey cream and hot cups of tea.

This is also delicious served with crispy bacon, roasted tomatoes and sauteed mushrooms. Just omit the icing sugar and berries. Note

Creamy and delicious, when it comes to side dishes this celeriac mash is a star.

Tom ka gai, a spicy and sour hot soup with coconut milk in Thai cuisine and Lao cuisine, from Australian Women's Weekly.

The secret to good rabbit casserole is long and slow cooking. You may be able to source it from your local farmers' market, otherwise you can order on-line from a number of game meat specialists in Australia.

It's no wonder few can resist when presented with a smooth, creamy bowl of chocolate mousse; a sprinkling of tart raspberries will cut through the sweetness beautifully.

An Asian-style chicken salad with a mandarin dressing - perfect for light dinners or lunches.

The tamarind is best described as both sweet and sour in taste, and is high in tartaric acid, sugar, B vitamins and, strangely enough, calcium. It compliments snapper beautifully.

Fragrant tandoori lamb, cooked to perfect pinkness, accompanied with a fresh and healthy sambal makes an easy and complete, low carb meal.

suitable to freeze at the end of step 3. Note

We've used snapper here but any white fish is delicious when dressed with traditional Japanese flavours. The result is a fresh, healthy and light meal. Both black and white sesame seeds are used in Japanese cooking; white sesame seeds have a nutty flavour, while black sesame seeds taste more bitter.

Kidney beans are a great source of protein, complex carbohydrates, minerals and several vitamins. However, they do lack the full spectrum of essential amino acids, so­ serve the frittata with a slice of wholegrain bread or scatter it with sesame seeds to get them all.

Beggar's chicken is a dish from Changshu, Jiangsu province. The chicken is stuffed, wrapped in clay-like dough, and roasted.

The kids will love these simple baked jacket potatoes with savoury mince topping, and so will the household budget.

Give your regular damper a herbal lift with this cheesy rosemary version. Serve it as a snack, or alongside your favourite hearty soup.

It is fine to use just one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe Individual puddings will take about 30 minutes to cook. Note

Spicy barbecued chicken pieces with an even spicier tomato salsa.

Kids will love this mildly spiced rice dish loaded with vegies and chicken.

Pork wrapped in bacon, what could be better.

Give your pork a special kick with this amazing Andalusian marinade and slow-cook it to perfection. It should fall apart at the merest touch of a fork.

Sweet, tender beetroot tastes fantastic paired with a punchy Greek skordalia.

A classic French chicken casserole braised in a rich red wine and vegetable sauce.

Packed full of fresh ingredients and mild spice, this tasty Asian salad combines crunchy noodles and crisp vegetables to create a delicious dish for lunch or dinner.

Tender braised octopus with spicy chilli rice is an excellent dish for a casual lunch with friends.

These crispy, sophisticated pastry treats are delicious with hot espresso.

A delicious, colourful and healthy avocado and trout with fennel tzatziki breakfast dish.

These traffic light yoghurt pops are a deliciously fruity alternative to regular ice-blocks. They make a brilliant after school treat for the kids on a hot day.

deep 20cm (8-inch) square cake pan 25cm (10-inch) square prepared cake board small piping bag fitted with small plain tube You might need to buy two 100g (3-ounce) packets Mallow Bakes. Use sharp scissors to cut Mallow Bakes in half. This cake can be made a day ahead Note

This summer dessert is simple and absolutely delicious, especially with a dollop of mascarpone on top.

A timeless dessert, this super sweet sticky date pudding is served with an oozy toffee sauce to create ultimate dessert perfection.

The perfect starter dish or sharing plate of deep-fried baby calamari.

Use up leftover hot cross buns to make this speedy, delicious dessert.

Put the kettle on and treat yourself to one of these fluffy, spiced apple muffins.

Relish can be used straight away. Refrigerate after opening. Note

Beautiful and delicate flower cakes to impress your dinner guests.

Store friands in an airtight container for up to three days. We used freeform paper cases made by pushing a 12cm square of paper (we used paper about the same thickness as printer paper) into ungreased pan holes, followed by a 12cm square of baking paper. variation peach and coconut friands Omit the glacé pineapple […]

This dairy-free banana smoothie is brilliant for breakfast or a speedy snack.

Packages of mixed frozen peas and corn are found in most supermarkets. You will need to cook approximately ²/³ cup of rice for this recipe. Note

Drumettes are the meaty end of the chicken wing. If they are not on display in your supermarket or chicken shop you can ask for them to be prepared specially for you. Note

Using fresh coconut for dishes like this will enhance the flavour immeasurably, and you’ll find that many greengrocers and supermarkets now sell plastic bags of shredded or grated fresh coconut in their Asian ingredient section. Another option is to buy a halved coconut at the greengrocer or Asian food store, remove and shred the flesh […]

Wear rubber gloves when removing the head of the balmain bug from the tail. Note

Brimming with flavour, this slow-cooked curry is perfect for the cooler weather.

A fragrant and herbaceous vegetable tagine with olive & parsley couscous from Australian Women's Weekly.

Garlic and pecorino cheese add even more flavour to this fabulous dish of wilted silverbeet with pepperoni.

Chinese water spinach is a mild, versatile vegetable with crunchy white stalks and tender, dark green leaves. It resembles a bunch of spinach (which can be substituted) but has longer, more flexible leaves and thicker stems.

You’ll need about half a bunch of snake beans for this recipe. Use green beans, if you prefer. Note

A healthy and vegetarian zucchini burger with beetroot and tomato relish.

When in season, use blood oranges. Note

Velvety, decadent and perfect in every way.

This fun and pretty cake is extremely easy to make and tastes absolutely divine. The kid's will love the look and taste of their doughnut stack birthday cake.

A delicious Middle Eastern-styled dish of Za'atar-grilled lamb with fattoush.

serving suggestion Toss some rinsed, drained corn kernels through the avocado salad, if you like; accompany with a green leafy salad. To flip the quesadillas, invert the frying pan with the quesadilla onto a plate, then slide the quesadilla back into the pan. Quesadillas can also be cooked in a sandwich press. Note

We used chives and basil in the omelette, but you could use any combination of herbs you like. Note

This deliciously hearty lamb and white bean soup is full of iron, protein and all the goodness of fresh vegetables. It's a meal in itself and perfect for cold winter nights.

The combination of chilli, lime and coriander is irresistible in this fragrant dish of rice noodles and thinly sliced steak.

A healthy and organic dhal with ginger, zucchini, carrot from Australian Women's Weekly.

Chopped macadamias add crunch to this colourful, healthy stir-fry.

Recipe is best made just before serving. Use the jam of your choice in this pudding. Note

Serve these crispy chicken sausage rolls with your favourite dipping sauce for a fast and tasty snack.

It is no wonder this delicious pudding has many adaptations in different cultures and cuisines. However you experience it, this dish is creamy, sweet, spicy and simply moreish!

For a super-chilled summery smoothie, freeze the chopped banana and the mango overnight before blending.

This vegetarian fry-up is perfect for a lazy weekend.

A fresh and vibrant apple slaw with a buttermilk dressing from Australian Women's Weekly.

dairy-free egg-free Note

This piquant mayonnaise can be served with any fish, hot or cold. A cooling cucumber salad would be a good accompaniment. Note

Bring a little bit of Belgium to your kitchen with this classic dish. Serve with some crusty bread to soak up that delicious broth, and be generous with the finger bowls!

Larger supermarkets stock ready-mashed potato. You will find it either in the refrigerated or freezer sections. Jars of caramelised onion can be found in the condiment aisle. Note

Colour the icing on these cupcakes to match your favourite footy team.

The addition of the cream cheese gives this luscious cake an especially moist, rich quality.