Quick & Easy

Try something different with this herby crumbed steak, ideal served with chunky potato fries and green salad.

We used semi-dried tomatoes, marinated artichokes, grilled eggplant and red capsicum for the antipasto mix; however, any combination of vegetables can be used. Note

These herby goat's cheese tarts make a delicious and elegant brunch or lunch with a crisp green salad.

The chilli and lime zest marinade add heat to the baby octopus and help tenderise the meat, the chilli and lime dressing adds depth to the flavour of the dish.

Decadent baking in under half an hour? Amazing but true with this delicious chocolate slice recipe!

Butter beans are also known as lima beans; you can use cannellini or similar white beans. Note

We've used salmon for this recipe, but tarragon compliments seafood beautifully. You could use tuna, flathead, ling, trout or any firm fleshed fish.

Lovers of the chocolate and mint combination will be delighted with this decadent brownie.

These divine little smoked salmon tartlets will be snapped up by guests at your next party.

This is a quick and easy rendition of a traditional Sicilian involtini, slow-cooked meat rolls filled with vegetables served in a rich tomato sauce.

Enjoy the flavours of creamy vanilla and berry in this cheat's trifle.

A smooth, savoury soup delicately seasoned with fresh chervil, cream of asparagus soup is silky and delicious.

Not suitable to microwave. Not suitable to freeze. Note

This recipe is nut-free and egg-free. Note

This dish is the epitome of simple cooking. Perfect for a weeknight throw-together meal.

Frittata can be made a day ahead; keep, covered, in refrigerator. Note

A meat-free meal to feast on, these spicy Mexican beans with cornbread and avocado salsa are delicious.

If you prefer your soup spicy, you can add one finely chopped fresh red chilli or a teaspoon of dried red chilli to this recipe.

The simple, clean flavours of this seared snapper with ginger and soy are uplifting.

Drizzled in a toffee syrup and plump with fruit and nuts, this cake will be the centrepiece of your Christmas table.

This colourful pasta salad is easy, delicious and great for the lunchbox.

An Asian-style spicy, sweet and sour green papaya salad topped with crunchy peanuts.

Tender lamb wrapped in banana leaf with a fresh and fragrant Thai salad.

Tandoori is a classic Indian spice and yoghurt recipe with a distinctive and robust flavour. The name comes from the type of clay oven, a tandoor, in which the dish is traditionally prepared. You can prepare your own tandoori, but if you're short on time, the store bought versions are excellent.

The beauty of the crumble is in its rustic look. There's no need to take too much care with the crumble topping, whichever way you toss it onto the delicious fruit, it will brown up and look so good when running with rivers of cream.

This surprisingly easy weekday lunch uses both canned tuna and bottled artichokes to save you time and hassle.

The food of Thailand takes first prize in the popularity stakes these days and no wonder: quick and easy to prepare, delicious recipes such as this are every cook's dream

You can use these divine little curried lamb pasties in so many ways, as a shared platter for parties, for lunch or as an after school snack.

Holy basil, also known as kra pao or hot basil. If you can’t find it, use ordinary sweet basil instead. Snake beans are long, thin green beans that are Asian in origin, use green beans if unavailable. Note

Crunchy croutons and dill add bite to this luxurious smoked salmon salad.

You need to soak 12 bamboo skewers in cold water for at least an hour before use to prevent them from splintering or burning during cooking. Note

Topped with fresh chilli and spring onion, these spicy beef and eggplant cups make a tasty starter or light meal.

Delicate and delicious cupcakes with white choc curls from Australian Women's Weekly.

You can use the oil from the artichokes in the dressing if you wish. You will need to purchase a large barbecued chicken weighing about 900g for this recipe. Note

Recipe can be made a day ahead, store, covered, in the refrigerator. It is important to use full-cream milk in this recipe,ook rice slowly for creamiest results. Serve with fruit of your choice. Note

The pancetta, stock and olives are already quite salty, so you should not need to add extra salt to this dish. Note

A fresh and light Thai chicken noodle salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

the spices can be prepared several hours ahead. The recipe is best assembled close to serving Note

Chewy, lemony and nutty, these pepita and sesame squares make great lunch box treats.

Try these tender, flaky salmon fillets drizzled with golden lemon butter for a deliciously satisfying meal. Perfect with creamy mashed potatoes.

Wow your dinner guests with these vibrant and delicious blackberry soufflés.

Few soups pack the punchy flavour of a delicious savoury miso. Yellow miso (shinshu), is a smooth, deep-yellow, fairly salty, tart, fermented soya bean paste. Teamed with tofu and spinach it makes a delicious, fresh and healthy broth.

On a balmy summer's night this velvety pudding is a light and refreshing alternative.

This is a delightful dessert to present to guests at the end of a special dinner. You could make a simple syrup by adding rosewater to the cooking water and use it in place of the custard if you prefer.

Traditionally harira is a Moroccan soup of lamb, vegetables and pulses, popularly served to break the fast of Ramadan.

Turkish bread is also called pide by some bakers and in some supermarkets. It is also available in individual rounds. Note

Bombes can be made and frozen a week in advance. You can make one large bombe by freezing the mixture in a 2-litre (8-cup) pudding steamer. We used Grand Marnier, but you can use your favourite citrus liqueur. Note

Fast and furious, this healthy seafood stir-fry is ready to eat in no time at all.

A fresh and bright apple and seed slaw with macadamia dressing; the perfect summer salad.

Balmain bugs are similar to scampi in size and flavour, they are lovely simply grilled and used here in a salad.

Yellow dhal with spinach is a fragrant and delicious north Indian comfort curry.

For either a morning snack or afternoon tea, this moist, zesty loaf is just perfect.

Try these fudgy brownies for an easy, decadent treat.

Vary the flavour by changing the dried fruit to chopped dried apricots, raisins, seeded dates or seeded prunes, or a combination of any of these. Note

Loaf and oval-shaped pans are available in racks, or as individual pans. It’s the individual pans that need to be stood and baked on an oven tray, simply for easy handling. Note

Slow-cooked in jerk seasoning, these drumsticks are tender and delicious, gorgeous as a starter or to hand around at a party.

Tangelos are a cross between a grapefruit and a tangerine, tasting more like the latter but closer in size to the former. You need four for this recipe. Any citrus fruit of similar size can be substituted in this moist, exquisite and fruity cake.

A very quick and easy Japanese teriyaki chicken with noodles from the shopping bag to your dinner table in 20 minutes. Vary the chilli to suit your spice threshold. Leave it out all together, if you like.

Spiced with cumin and packed full of grated vegetables, these carrot and zucchini muffins make a great lunch box or after-school snack.

Crunchy and decadent, this chocolate macadamia slice is perfect with a cup of hot coffee or tea.

Delicious, fragrant and finger-lickin' good Thai chicken patties with pesto.

Meatloaf is good served hot, warm or cold – serve it as a meal with mash and green vegies or a salad. Cold meatloaf makes a great sandwich filling. Meatloaf doesn’t freeze well. Note

You can use 2 teaspoons dried oregano instead of the fresh if you prefer or if fresh is unavailable. Avocado salad, coombine 1 coarsely chopped large avocado, 125g (4 ounces) halved yellow grape tomatoes, 1 thinly sliced small red onion, 1 finely chopped fresh long red chilli and . cup loosely packed coriander leaves (cilantro) […]

When it comes to canapés, smoked salmon and dill is always a crowd pleaser.

A zesty lemon risotto from Australian Women's Weekly.

Freeze leftover pitta breads to use in later recipes. Note

It’s much easier to check the consistency of the sauce after it has been blended and strained. If the sauce is too thin, return the sauce to the pan, bring it to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until reduced to about 2¼ cups. Note

For a slightly different take on the classic Italian lasagne recipe, often served with a rich beef bolognese sauce, this dish uses ground chicken, hearty mushrooms and fibre-packed zucchini. It's a great way to sneak more vegies into your kids diet!

A small can of beetroot, drained and chopped, can be used instead of fresh beetroot. Note

Granny Smith apples are best for this recipe. Store chutney in a cool, dark place for at least three weeks before opening. Refrigerate after opening. Note

Aromatic and delicious red Thai curry from Australian Women's Weekly.

This is the perfect recipe for picnics, mother's group, committee meetings, play-dates; any time you need to feed a big group easily, a caramel apple pull-apart will do the job.

These delicious prawn laksa shooters are a delicious starter or canape for dinner parties.

A super fast sausage stir-fry that is savoury, slightly peppery, but completely delicious.

Give fresh spinach leaves the Cantonese treatment with almonds, vinegar and freshly grated ginger.

If you love seafood, you'll adore these plump, juicy prawns and scallops stir-fried with chilli jam and served on a bed of steamed rice.

These muffins have a soft and fruity centre and with a delicious crunchy topping.

These crunchy chocolate and peanut truffles are so easy to make and are the perfect sweet treat with a cup of hot tea or coffee.

Who can resist the decadent combination of hazelnut, chocolate and raspberry?