For an easy weeknight meal, try this crispy spinach and beetroot tart topped with crumbled feta.

A rich and creamy herb and garlic chicken with gnocchi from Australian Women's Weekly.

Kids will love these fluffy apple and cinnamon muffins.

Rich with apricots, grapes, currants and almonds, this fruity couscous makes a great side dish for a tagine.

We used ling fillets in this recipe. Note

If your frying pan handle is not ovenproof, wrap it in foil to protect it in the oven. Note

Keeping time: 2 days. We used 3 bananas for this recipe. Note

This is a great pasta dish to cook for friends; it's quick and easy to make and always tastes delicious.

Buttermilk is the crucial ingredient in this olive and rosemary quick bread, a simple and fast way to make your own bread and fill the house with a heavenly smell.

Buy basil pesto, instead of making your own, if liked. Note

These simple little strawberry shortcakes are made using pastry rather than shortbread, making them lighter and quicker to bake.

When making several serves, make up to three quantities of recipe in cocktail shaker at a time. Note

Sweet chunks of apple, whole spring onions and sage add complex flavour to this slow-cooked pork neck pot roast.

We think salsa verde is just as good as pesto, and deserving of far more attention. It's not a spicy Mexican type salsa, but Italian, with a zesty, herbaceous, lemony flavour that goes well with fish and simple meat dishes. It compliments the kingfish beautifully.

Wild blend rice is a combination of white long grain rice and wild rice. Rice can be prepared several hours ahead; cook fish just before serving. Note

Save on cost but not taste with this delectable char-grilled chicken dinner.

For a nourishing and earthy dinner try this tasty winter mushroom and rocket risotto.

This easy quiche will be a sure-fire winner with your family.

Apple crunch

When too much chocolate is never enough, take one more step over the line and there you'll find these decadent little triple choc muffins. They make a great treat for the kids, or for you.

With a crunchy biscuit base, ice-cream filling with sliced banana, toffeed pecans and a drizzle of caramel sauce, this decadent tart will satisfy the sweetest tooth.

An Italian pasta salad of warm agnolotti and salmon salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Also known as turón, these popular Filipino deep-fried bananas make an excellent dessert with refreshing coconut ice-cream.

Sprinkled with fresh sage and brimming with contrasting flavours, this casserole makes a wonderful family meal.

Lamb shanks that will fall off the bone and melt in your mouth with a flavour-packed bean ragu.

A simple and interesting warm beetroot, egg and potato salad that makes an excellent light lunch.

Everybody loves a traditional roast. Ditch the usual carb-heavy vegetables for this wonderfully coloured and flavoured mediterranean ensemble and there'll be no complaints at dinnertime.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Italian-style tomato, beef and pea lasagne from Australian Women's Weekly.

Tangy barbecued chicken for sharing with family and friends from Australian Women's Weekly.

Veal saltimbocca is an elegant dish to serve at your next dinner party.

It is fine to use just one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Raspberry meringues with rosewater cream. Spoon meringue onto baking-paper-lined tray into 12 free-form shapes about 5cm (2 inches) apart. Bake in very slow oven until meringues feel dry to touch. Note

These colourful vanilla cupcakes will be very popular with the kids.

This plump, sticky fruit loaf is a cinch to make and simply delicious.

Chorizo, a highly seasoned Spanish pork sausage, can be smoked or air-dried, and is as good grilled and eaten on its own as it is used as an ingredient, traditionally in an authentic paella. Note

Keep things simple with this delicious, plump sultana cake.

You can add mushroom for an earthier flavour to this rich and fragrant veal and rosemary casserole if you like.

On the days when you're pressed for time to come up with the perfect homemade dessert it's perfectly ok to get a little extra help from your local supermarket. Topped with this deliciously tart passionfruit cream, you'd never know the crêpes were store bought.

A simple chicken, zucchini and parsnip purée that is great for the young ones.

This quiche is simple, easy and utterly delicious.

Perfect for a lazy breakfast or brunch, these pancakes are pretty as a picture with their colourful berry toppings. Any leftover pancakes can be taken to school for a morning-tea treat.

Lentil and chickpea dhal with chutney yoghurt from Australian Women's Weekly.

Crispy pastry, sweet tomato, salty tapenade; flavour and texture sensation wrapped up into one easy recipe!

An American dish of pan-fried beefsteak with a sauce made from the seasoned pan juices.

Red or white wine vinegar can be substituted for the sherry vinegar Note

For this cocktail we used canned passionfruit in syrup, which is available from supermarkets Note

Fragrant spices, fresh vegetables and bright colours - a summery salad that will do as a meal on its own, or served as a side. Enjoy!

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Use a stiff brush to scrub the mussels under cold water. You can ask your local fishmonger to beard the mussels for you. Discard any mussels that do not open. Note

Thrill the family this weekend with a giant stack of these delicious autumnal pancakes.

Microwave fried rice is a commercially prepared mixture of egg, ham, vegetables and rice. It is available from supermarkets. You can make your own fried rice if you prefer. Serve with chilli sauce and lime wedges. Note

You can use any flavoured jam or honey. If you don’t have toasted muesli, chop up a muesli bar instead. Note

Delicious and crispy fried chicken with an Asian cabbage mixture from Australian Women's Weekly.

Fragrant, refreshing and herbaceous Thai chicken, papaya and peanut salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Try something different with this delicious Middle Eastern specialty.

This delicious Japanese inspired miso broth is beautiful enjoyed with fresh salmon sashimi and light soba noodles.

QUICK RELEASE METHOD Each time the lid is removed from the cooker, the pressure must be released quickly first. Use tongs (steam can burn your fingers) to turn the pressure valve on top of the cooker to open the valve and release the steam. We use this method when adding ingredients and when checking the […]

This refreshing salad is perfect for the lunchbox.

Filled with raspberry jam and whipped cream, these lamington-style cakes make the perfect morning or afternoon treat.

Light and colourful tomato salad with labne and za'atar, a Middle Eastern spice mixture.

A tasty tapas dish, delicately spiced with fragrant saffron, this platter of olives and cheese makes an elegant addition to a selection of nibblies.

Makes enough for four 200g servings of pan fried chicken breast. If sauce is too tart, add a little more honey. Also goes well with whole roast turkey, duck or chicken. Note

You can use the stone fruit of your choice to make this delicious dessert. As a rule, it's best to go with whatever is best in season, but personal taste always plays a role!

One version of the Fallen Angel cocktail is made with crème de menthe, but this version, using blue curaçao, is more popular with us. Glass 350ml piña colada. Note

A super-fast and easy turkey and tomato salsa quesadillas for the whole family to enjoy as a snack.

Recipe is best prepared as required. Nashi are also known as Asian pears but are now widely cultivated in Australia. They are round in shape with a very juicy, crisp, sweet, white flesh. You can substitute any other variety of pear, if preferred. Note

Fill your house with the warm, comforting scent of apple streusel cake.

The unique, nutty flavour of sesame permeates this fragrant prawn and scallop stir-fry.

Tender veals chops slathered with zesty gremolata from Australian Women's Weekly.

A classic Italian dish popularised in New York by Italian immigrants.

Fetta cheese can be used in place of the ricotta cheese. If you have some, stir ¹/³ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves into this recipe. If you don’t have angel hair pasta, you can use thin or regular spaghetti, instead. Note

This dish is as simple as gathering all the ingredients together and throwing them in the wok for a few minutes to cook. Add more or less chilli to this dish according to taste.

This simple broad bean and feta salad makes a great bed for these lemon pepper pork cutlets.

Pesto can be made up to a week ahead and kept, covered, in the refrigerator. Pesto can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Note