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Iced cake will keep in an airtight container for up to three days. Uniced cake can be frozen for up to three months. SERVING SUGGESTION Serve warm as a dessert with cream or custard. Note

Lamb chops with roasted garlic yoghurt, smothered in a fragrant Middle Eastern herb mix.

Basil and feta stuffed capsicums, capsicum recipe, brought to you by Australian Women's Weekly

If you're looking for a sweet treat that will appeal to young and old and isn't too full of sugar, these frozen coconut bananas with passionfruit dip are for you!

Lemon, garlic and chilli potato salad, potato recipe, brought to you by Australian Women's Weekly

Crispy snow pea, prawn & avocado salad is perfect for a summer entertaining lunch.

Stir-fry is always a dependable quick and healthy mid-week dinner, five spice and chilli lift this spicy chilli out of the ranks of the ordinary.

This Greek-style marinade is great for flavouring all meats.

35cm (14-inch) square cake board These cute little cakes would also be a welcome treat at a halloween party for younger children. Cupcakes should be decorated the day of serving as the Minties will dissolve if left overnight. Store cakes in an airtight container at room temperature. If you can’t find un-iced cupcakes, use iced […]

Crispy, crunchy but best of all - healthy.

Moist and dense, this spiced pumpkin bread has heat from the chilli flakes and crunch from the pepitas, and is incredibly good warm or toasted and spread with butter.

This fresh and zingy Vietnamese salad is great for lunch or dinner. It can even be used as a side to take along to a BBQ or dinner party!

For a comforting family meal, try this creamy chicken pie topped with crispy sour cream pastry.

Crunchy, fresh and full of flavour, this carrot and daikon salad is dressed with lemon, vinegar, mint and black sesame seeds.

Make these lamb & quinoa pizzettas for a delicious party snack or summer lunch.

Healthy grilled turkey steaks with a flavourful green olive and tomato relish.

Serve these spicy, Asian-inspired sticky prawns on betel leaves for an elegant, mouth-watering canapé.

Grilled tandoori chicken with a fragrant tomato and coriander salsa from Australian Women's Weekly.

Baked brie and asparagus tartines make a dish for a celebratory lunch. If you're looking for some variety, you can replace the asparagus with honey and thyme.

Take an eaton mess, replace the pav with macaroons and add some custard and you have this deliciously layered raspberry dessert in mere moments.

Originally from Russia, blini are small, leavened buckwheat pancakes that are traditionally served with sour cream and caviar. They make a perfect base for any number of canapé toppings.

Rich and fragrant Thai coconut and coriander pork from Australian Women's Weekly.

Nothing goes better with lamb than rosemary and balsamic - try these delicious chops.

Snake beans are long (about 40cm), thin, round, fresh green beans, Asian in origin with a taste similar to green or french beans. Used most frequently in stir-fries, they are also called yard-long beans because of their (pre-metric) length. Kecap asin is a thick, salty, dark soy sauce. It is available from Asian food stores […]

Add baby capers and chopped basil the pasta sauce, if liked. Any type of spaghetti can be substituted, if liked. Serve pasta with lemon wedges and basil leaves, if liked. Note

These chewy gluten-free treats are perfect with coffee.

For a gift-giving idea, spray a bamboo steamer (available from Asian food stores) with silver spray, line with tissue and fill with little cakes. Wrap it completely in cellophane and tie with a ribbon. Substitute brandy for Irish whiskey, if you like.

Serve this colourful platter of sliced grilled beef, assorted sprouts and vegetables for a healthy, delicious meal with friends and family.

You can use crayfish tails in place of the lobster for this salty and delicious Cantonese lobster with black beans recipe.

The classic combination of ricotta, spinach and tomato works beautifully in this light dish.

These grilled pears with vanilla ice-cream make a simple, elegant dessert.

To freeze. Complete recipe to the end of step 2. Individually wrap patties in plastic wrap. Label, date and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Continue from step 3. Note

For a delicious snack, try these golden scrolls filled with sausage and beef mince, melted cheese and spinach.

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. You need a medium frying pan having a heatproof handle and a 20cm base for this recipe. If the pan handle is not heatproof, wrap it tightly in a few layers of foil; place the pan under the grill, but keep the handle away from the heat, if possible. […]

It seems counter intuitive to cook fruit in this way, but char grilling caramelises all of those lovely fruit sugars and brings a great intensity of flavour. Whipped cream completes the experience.

Colourful and delicious fried rice topped with thinly sliced omelette.

These are quite small cakes, so you will need to serve each person two or three. Make sure you use a good quality ice-cream. Note

Flummery originated in rural Britain, where it was made with oatmeal or wheat ears soaked in warm water for up to three days. Over time, fruit and gelatine (or 'isinglass', before gelatine was invented) were used instead of grain, turning it into a jelly-like dessert.

You can melt the cheese for each burger, if you prefer. Note

These crunchy Italian biscuits go wonderfully with hot espresso coffee.

The Middle Eastern flavours of this fresh, crunchy salad make for something slightly different for lunch.

Anchovy, chilli and lime lamb from Australian Women's Weekly.

Mozzarella can be substituted for the bocconcini; stand 30 minutes before serving. Note

This lemon tea cake is made something special when you layer it with lashings of lemon mascarpone frosting.

The perfect side dish for roast meats and barbecues, this mediterranean smash has tender potatoes, olives, garlic and basil.

These delicious and refreshing mango and passionfruit ice-cream pops are full of natural colours and flavours and a delightful treat for the kids.

Put the kettle on and treat yourself to a thick wedge of this gingery lemon and apricot cake, best served with a dollop of yoghurt or whipped cream.

This quick and tasty pasta dish is packed full of flavour and is perfect for a mid week dinner for the family. The combination of crispy proscuitto and tender pumpkin is complemented wonderfully by freshly shaved parmesan cheese.

A hearty winter stew with beef, black bean and corn from Australian Women's Weekly.

Delight your family and friends with these beautiful lattice-topped pies.

This tender beef rib roast makes for the ideal family meal complete with roasted vegetables and gravy.

You will need to cook about 1/3 cup (50g) brown rice for this recipe. Note

The ultimate side salad, rocket and parmesan is always a delicious combination and can be thrown together at the last moment.

East meets West in these delicious Asian-style pork meatball rolls with hoisin mayonnaise.

Salmon is best served a little rare in the centre to prevent drying out. Note

This colourful, veggie-packed frittata is delicious hot or cold at any time of the day.

Pesto, from the verb 'pestare' in Italian, means pounded. Pesto pre-dates tomato sauces. It originates in Roman times.

For pure crunchy peanut-buttery bliss you can't go past these cookies. If you like, replace the chocolate melts with chopped dark (semi-sweet) chocolate.

Fermenting soybeans with salt and a particular fungus knows as kōji results in this traditional Japanese soup known as miso. It provides a base with an incredible depth of flavour for soups such as this one.

If you can't get a pre-made marinara mix, your fishmonger will happily make one up for you including all of your favourite seafood. There are no real rules, but select seafood that will hold its shape well, and be careful not to overcook it.

Try adding a few spoonfuls of toasted muesli to create a healthy and satisfying breakfast smoothie.

You will need one bunch of red radishes for this recipe. This recipe is best made just before serving, it will become soggy if left standing. Note

For a more intense flavour, marinate the pork for 3 hours or overnight. Note

Spicy lamb wraps with a red salad of cabbage, beetroot and red onion served with harissa yoghurt.

Döner kebab is a Turkish dish made of meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie. It can be made using chicken or beef.

Yakitori, grilled chicken, is commonly a Japanese type of skewered chicken.

Soba are Japanese buckwheat noodles and are great served hot or cold. They are available in selected supermarkets and Asian grocery stores. Note

Loaded with vegies, this tasty chicken and mushroom stir-fry makes an ideal weeknight dinner.

Try this classic Italian dessert with a hazelnut twist.

Fragrant, fresh and zingy green mango salad on betel leaves.

The cut known as chicken kiev is a breast of chicken with the wing bone attached; this gives a small jutting-out bone on each fillet. It is available from poultry shops. Note

For a vegetarian option, replace the bacon with low-fat cottage cheese. If you can’t find baby basil leaves, just roughly chop larger leaves. Note