Quick & Easy

Delicious tomato and mushroom calzone; a great sharing dish for family and friends.

These mango cremes are quick and easy to make and you can pop them in the fridge early in the day, ready for dessert later in the evening. You could serve them with berries for an extra splash of colour, if you like.

Fresh and fragrant tomato and saffron fish pies from Australian Women's Weekly.

An elegant dish to bake for an afternoon tea with friends, or a light dessert on a summer's eve. Serve with a little cream if you like.

Serve up this delicious Mediterranean style bruschetta at your next gathering. Haloumi is a cheese that just begs to be grilled, and combined with tomatoes, basil and capers it is out of this world.

Chlorophyll is the chemo-protein that gives plants their green color. Humans get it from leafy green vegetables, such as broccoli, lettuce, cabbage, and spinach. We have used celery stalks and flat leaf parsley. Note

Onion & spinach pakoras, also called pakodi, are fried snacks originating in India and are found across South Asia served here with a deliciously cooling cucumber raita.

The perfect alternative to the ever-predictable round of brie cheese. Baked chilli and oregano fetta is melt in the mouth and bursting with flavor.

Crunchy fresh pita crisps make a great shared party platter when paired with a freshly made dip, like this butter bean concoction.

This leek and saffron sauce goes beautifully with fish and also as an accompaniment to grilled chicken breasts; pan-fried pork cutlets and steamed greens, such as asparagus and broccoli.

The stew is best made just before serving. If you want to freeze it, cook it up until the end of step 2. Add the mushrooms after reheating thawed stew. Note

Using fresh coconut for sweet dishes like this will enhance the flavour immeasurably, and you'll find many greengrocers and supermarkets now sell plastic bags of shredded or grated fresh coconut in the Asian ingredient section.

Sticky and delicious Chinese chicken wings that are quick and easy to make.

Rich and warmly spiced, this baked cheesecake with fig and orange makes an excellent dessert or mid-afternoon treat.

This quick and tasty pasta dish is perfect for a mid-week family dinner. Wholemeal pasta is delicately tossed through a fragrant tomato, cauliflower and olive sauce to create this deliciously healthy dinner.

Ocean trout is a tender and tasty addition to a salad - especially if you're over salmon. Together with sweet pear, crunchy seared vegetables and cashews, this salad has it all.

Sprinkled with fresh basil and sea salt, this crisp artichoke and prosciutto tart is simply mouth-watering.

Smoky with sumac and tahini, this spiced chickpea and yogurt dip is surprisingly easy to make, and entirely delicious.

The lobster meat in the tail is the sweetest and most delicately flavoured. Enjoy this decadent salad.

A delicious finger sandwich for your next gathering.

Nasi goreng seasoning mix is available from Asian grocery stores and the Asian section of large supermarkets. Note

We love a good sausage roll recipe at the Weekly, so we thought we'd give the classic sausage roll a spin and create this delicious version using chicken mince instead!

A fresh and tasty meal that is ready in no time.

Delicious and fun homemade cheeseburgers that the whole family will love.

A healthy and filling salad with lots of bright colours.

Palm sugar brings a depth of flavour as well as sweetness to these delectable little cheesecakes.

Chocolate and prune are a texture and taste combination that was made in cake lovers' heaven.

Make your own healthy warm chicken and coriander salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Antipasto means "before the meal" and is the traditional first course of a formal Italian meal.

Panang curry has a distinct peanut flavour; the addition of peanut butter helps to bring out the flavour when using a bought paste.

A true family favourite.

A healthy and filling tomato and kumara rice salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Sweet and fun honey bees on a stick; great for children's parties.

For a beautiful winter dessert, serve this ruby-red quince tart with scoops of vanilla ice-cream.

For the easiest brunch, lunch or light dinner, try this tasty omelette topped with grilled pancetta, zucchini and tomato.

This simple dish has surprisingly intense and exotic flavours.

This fragrant, nutritious meal is a beautiful way to enjoy fresh fish.

This cheesy, creamy baked cauliflower is comfort food at its best.

This golden beef pie is classic comfort food; perfect for a cosy night in by the fire.

This classic caramel slice with the crunch of macadamias is perfect with that morning or afternoon cuppa.

If you fancy something fruity but not sugary, then this sparkling burgundy and cranberry punch should tick all the boxes. You can control the sweetness levels by adding more or less sugar.

Fruity and minty, tea and rum punch is a classic lunchtime or afternoon cocktail.

The great thing about using Japanese pumpkin for this pumpkin with balsamic and pine nuts recipe is that the skin is edible, so there's no need to waste time cutting it off. This makes a great side dish for a roast leg of lamb.

There's more yummy goodness packed into this tropical toasted muesli than one jar should be able to hold. Crunchy, nutty and sweet in all the right proportions.

There's no bowl needed for this easy slice recipe. Just add the ingredients to the tin and bake.

Patties can be made a day ahead; cover, refrigerate. If you can’t find mizuna (Japanese mustard lettuce), use wild rocket or rocket instead. Note

This decadent, creamy salmon mousse served with crisp toasts is so easy to make and perfect for a cocktail party.

Ready within 5 minutes, these easy grilled mini pizzas are delicious and make a perfect mid-week dinner.

These flapjacks make a great snack for lunchboxes or to serve as morning tea. We used dried pineapple, papaya and mango in this recipe. You could also try chopped dates or figs.

Loaded with greens and cabbage, this easy beef stir-fry makes a speedy week-night meal served with steamed rice.

Use any type or combination of berries you like. We used a combination of boysenberries, raspberries and cherries. Note

Seriously hot and yet creamy too, this Malaysian swordfish curry is bursting with flavour.

If cooking in a conventional oven, grease 1.5-litre (6-cup) ovenproof dish. Bake, uncovered, in moderately hot oven about 20 minutes. This recipe is best made close to serving. This quick and easy version of the classic recipe does not require pots or pans, so it’s the perfect dessert for pudding lovers with no time to […]

Balmain or moreton bay bug tails may be substituted with prawns, lobster, scampi or crab.

What better way to treat the kids or your nearest and dearest for this weekend's brunch with this decadent stack of blueberry buttermilk pancakes with bacon. Enjoy!

Sticky tamarind-glazed riblets with a colourful rice noodle stir-fry from Australian Women's Weekly.

Simple is best when it comes to a refreshing summer dessert, as proven in this lovely dish of juicy orange-infused strawberries, mint and crème fraîche.

Slice this delicious pork loin thickly and serve with roasted vegetables; there'll be no complaints. To make sure the crackling maintains its crunchy deliciousness, don't cover it too tightly when resting the meat.

A rich and hearty tomato and carrot soup with chicken meatballs from Australian Women's Weekly.

Rinsing and drying the shells will remove the natural salty oyster juices. You may wish to keep them as this is what gives oysters their distinct taste. Simply scrape between the oyster and the shell with a small knife, which loosens the oyster and makes it easier to eat. Note

Fresh or frozen stir-fry vegetables can be used in this recipe. Note

cost-cutter Chickpeas are a major source of protein in cultures either predominantly vegetarian or where meat is considered a luxury item. Used in so many of our favourite dishes (think hummus and salsa), chickpeas can be soaked, parboiled then frozen in user-friendly amounts, ready to go when your menu dictates. One cup of dried chickpeas […]

This easy vegetarian pasta dish is perfect for the whole family.

Both the kids and adults will love these tasty chicken drumsticks.

Krachel are sweet, fragrant rolls flavoured with anise seeds, sesame seeds and orange flower water. They are perfect served warm, with butter, for morning or afternoon tea.

Grilled chicken in sofrito, a traditional Spanish sauce of tomato, chilli and garlic.

For a vegetarian alternative replace the pancetta with slices of grilled eggplant or sweet potato. Note

Gluten-free and dairy-free, the flavours and textures of this cake will not disappoint.

An Australian/Kiwi twist to pouring custard. Banana custard also makes a great quick pie, just fill a ready-to-go pie case and top with sweetened whipped cream.

Tamarind honey chicken with asian wombok salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Served on a bed of sea salt and fresh sprigs of chervil, these soft-boiled quail eggs are perfect for a cocktail party.

This dish goes well with steamed basmati rice, sprinkled with fresh coriander sprigs. Banana leaves are sold in bundles in Asian food shops, greengrocers and supermarkets. Foil can be used if banana leaves are unavailable. Note

Any beef cut suitable for stewing can be used for the pie filling: gravy beef, skirt, blade or chuck steak. These cute little beef and stilton pies make excellent finger food.

You could add a handful of olives to give this delicious Mediterranean-style salad a piquant boost.

Similar to porridge, this hearty, wholesome breakfast will definitely keep you going until lunchtime.

Served with a plum dipping sauce, these pork and cabbage rice paper rolls are great for a share platter and require no cooking.

This recipe makes enough for 6 servings of muesli (⅓ cup per serving); you can always make a larger batch and keep it in an airtight container in the fridge. If you can’t get the small tub of diced apricots, use the same amount of drained canned apricots in natural juice and chop them yourself. […]