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Parmigiano Regginao ravioli in a bowl with uncooked ravioli on the bench

Parmigiano Reggiano ravioli

Parmigiano Reggiano's nutty depth transforms this delicate goat's cheese ravioli, adding savoury complexity and umami richness that elevates every bite.

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three minced beef pasties with puff pastry and a jar of chutney

Julie Goodwin’s beef mince hand pies

These curried beef hand pies will win the family over.

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Depinder Chhibber lamb samosas with green chutney

Depinder Chhibber’s lamb samosas with green chutney

Impress your guests with these homemade samosas.

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How to make samosas

Masterchef's Depinder Chhibber shares her go-to samosa recipe.

Sticky chicken wings sprinkled with sesame seeds

Sticky chicken wings with sesame salt

A fun party starter.

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spinach cob loaf dip on a white platter

Spinach dip cob loaf

Out of all the cob loaf recipes out there, this one takes the cake ... or should we say the cob!

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Baked brie with quince and walnuts, and sliced pear and crackers on the side

Easy baked brie with quince and walnuts

A rich, gooey, crowd-pleasing party starter.

Steph De Sousa’s air fryer hasselback potatoes

Steph De Sousa’s air fryer hasselback potatoes

They look fancy but are SO easy to pull off.

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julie goodwin mini cheesecakes on a yellow and white plate, topped with passionfruit

Julie Goodwin’s mini frozen cheesecakes

These no-bake cheesecakes make the perfect dessert for a gathering.

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Sherry log on a yellow plate with raspberries and chocolate shavings.

Julie Goodwin’s old fashioned sherry log

Sometimes the best desserts are the simplest.

barbecues chicken wings with cucumber; finger food ideas

The best finger food ideas for your next party

Make the party food a highlight of your next gathering.

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Blini recipe with smoked salmon

Blinis with smoked salmon

These mini pancakes are classic party starters.

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Slow cooker lamb shoulder served with a yoghurt sauce and bread

Slow cooker lamb shoulder

Need to feed a crowd? This mango chutney lamb is great for casual entertaining.

Chicken mince stuffed pitas with salad on an oval platter

Chicken mince stuffed pitas with garlic yoghurt sauce

Your new favourite dinner. And it works as party food, too!

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Air fryer cob loaf with vegetable crudites

Air fryer cob loaf

A spanakopita-inspired twist on the party food favourite.

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Laura Sharrad and her 6-layer lasagne

Laura Sharrad’s 6-layer lasagne

Watch this step-by-step lasagne masterclass from Laura Sharrad and learn how to make this beautiful Italian classic with its layers of rich beef ragu, creamy bechamel and grated parmesan and diced mozzarella. It’s decadent and delicious. Make Laura’s egg pasta dough for this recipe or buy lasagne sheets from your local supermarket. For the full […]

laura sharrad holding a plate of lasagne

Laura Sharrad’s 6-layer lasagne

Perfect for family gatherings.

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A slice of limoncello tiramisu with passionfruit curd in a yellow bowl with a spoon.

Limoncello tiramisu with passionfruit curd

Bring some Mediterranean flair to your next gathering.

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Little chicken and leek pies

Mini chicken and leek pies

These bite-sized pies are ideal for a big party.

Spanakopita puff pastry pies

Easy spanakopita pies

A delicious finger food twist on the classic Greek spinach and fetta pie.

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sweet potato salad on a white oval serving dish

Harissa roasted sweet potato & grain salad

Inspired by Middle Eastern flavours.

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spice lamb ragu with pasta on two serving plates

Laura Sharrad’s spiced lamb ragu with pappardelle

The MasterChef winner joins Women's Weekly Food as a regular contributor.

Chocolate and caramel eclairs

Elegant high tea recipes

Treats with a touch of class!

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vintage cake with yellow piped icing on a white cake stand

Vintage cake with apple & Swiss meringue buttercream

Apple pie gets a layer cake glow up in this stunning recipe. It's guaranteed to wow your party guests.

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small fetta and mushroom pies on a white platter with dill

Mini fetta & mushroom pies

You won't be able to stop at just one of these moreish bites.

Pink devilled eggs on a yellow plate

Devilled eggs

Bust out this retro favourite at your next party.

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cinnamon sweet focaccia with a vanilla icing drizzled over top

Cinnamon roll focaccia

Wake up to bakery-fresh goodness with our overnight focaccia.

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Julie Goodwin’s barbecue lamb chops

Julie Goodwin’s barbecue lamb chops

Serve this sweet and spicy platter at your next barbecue.

pasta salad on an oval bowl with blue spoon on a yellow background

Minestrone pasta salad

This speedy Italian-inspired pasta salad with a punchy sundried tomato pesto dressing is the perfect BBQ salad and side dish star.

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Chocolate cheesecake on a cake stand

Julie Goodwin’s chocolate cheesecake

A rich and easy baked cheesecake.

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an antipasto recipe for "cheese cake"

Antipasto “cheesecake” recipe

This savoury showstopper isn’t really a recipe but inspiration to have fun styling an antipasto platter, using a wheel of brie or camembert as a base.

Mini stone fruit tarte tatins

Mini stone fruit tarte tatins

Create this elegant French dessert with just 5 ingredients.

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Fresh coleslaw with crispy noodles served in a footed glass bowl.

Coleslaw recipe ideas for summer entertaining

Perfect for your next barbecue or picnic. Plus some dinner ideas as well.

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Barbecue chicken salad

Barbecue chicken salad with rice & chargrilled corn

Dish up an easy, flavour-packed dinner.

Prawn pasta salad

Prawn pasta salad

We’ve brightened up a classic with Mexican-inspired flavours.

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Capsicum salad with sherry vinegar dressing on a platter with rocket leaves

Capsicum salad with sherry vinegar dressing

This 30-minute chargrilled salad is packed with crunch and flavour.

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orzo salad recipe in a glass serving dish on a white bench

Summer orzo salad

A crowd-pleasing pasta salad for your summer entertaining.

Steph De Sousa’s air fryer baked camembert

Steph De Sousa’s air fryer baked camembert

An easy 15-minute party starter drizzled with honey and crispy chilli oil.

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Grain salad with corn, olives & tomatoes

Grain salad with corn, olives & tomatoes

A freekeh good side for summer gatherings.

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3-ingredient ham glaze

3-ingredient ham glaze

Take your Christmas ham from simple to stunning.

Roast potato salad

Roast potato salad

Crispy roasted kipflers meet smoky chorizo and roasted garlic.

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Raw broccoli salad with bacon & haloumi croutons

Raw broccoli salad with crispy bacon & haloumi croutons

Store bought aioli makes this recipe a handy one for easy entertaining.

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Pork shoulder roast on a platter with green vegetables.

Maggie Beer’s pork shoulder roast

Crispy crackling and succulent meat make this a true crowd-pleaser.

Maggie Beer's tiramisu with prunes and vino cotto recipe in two red serving glasses with a golden spoon

Maggie Beer’s tiramisu with prunes and vino cotto

A sophisticated take on the classic Italian dessert.

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Maggie Beer roasted chicken and potatoes on serving dishes, with a bowl of fruit and two glasses.

Maggie Beer’s roasted chicken with potatoes

A succulent roast with a pancetta, walnut and rosemary stuffing.

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White forest cake

White forest cake

An elegant twist on a classic Black Forest cake.

Julie Goodwin’s prawn, mango & avocado salad

Julie Goodwin’s prawn, mango & avocado salad

A summer favourite that serves eight.

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Prawn & watermelon salad with fetta & sumac onions, and Watermelon and lemon tea granita recipes

28 sweet & savoury ways with watermelon

Discover how to transform juicy watermelon into show-stopping desserts, refreshing salads and creative dinner dishes.

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Mini chicken and asparagus quiches.

56 fabulous Christmas finger food ideas

Start as you mean to go on.

Twelve individual Maggie Beer blue cheese tarts on a serving platter

Maggie Beer’s blue cheese tarts

These impressive tarts are surprisingly simple to make.

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Maggie Beer's mozzarella and tomato salad recipe on a serving dish, with salad servers and a bowl of green pesto.

Maggie Beer’s tomato and mozzarella salad

An easy 15-minute summer side dish.

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Mango tiramisu layered in a glass bowl

Mangomisu

This mango-flavoured tiramisu is perfect for entertaining.

cold prawn salad with creamy lemon dressing on an oval platter with salad servers and a tea towel.

Cold prawn salad with creamy lemon dressing

Make this simple, no-cook salad for Christmas, or any summer gathering.

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Cheese and ham pull apart on baking paper

Cheese and ham pull apart

It's simple to make, but tastes gourmet.

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Roast vegetable salad on a plate with sweet potato, tomatoes and mixed greens

Roast vegetable salad with garlic mustard dressing

This popular salad recipe is a vibrant and flavour-packed dish that serves 8.

Julie Goodwin’s pesto pasta salad

Julie Goodwin’s pesto pasta salad

A quick and easy salad to share.

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Green bean salad recipe with French dressing on a white serving platter, with salad servers.

Green bean salad with French dressing

Topped with crunchy hazelnuts, fresh parsley, and a mustardy dressing.

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Frozen mango pavlova with passionfruit on a gold cake stand

Frozen mango pavlova

A twist on the classic pavlova, with a summery frozen mango base topped with meringue and lashings of fresh fruit.

Spiral potatoes wreath

Crispy spiral potatoes with rosemary garlic butter

An elegant twist on tornado potatoes.

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Asparagus with chervil vinaigrette on a white plate over a green cloth.

Asparagus with chervil vinaigrette recipe

A zingy, fresh side dish that's quick and easy to prepare.

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Thai mango salad

Thai-style mango salad

This mango and iceberg lettuce slaw is sunshine on a plate.

Roasted pumpkin & asparagus on a white platter over a red cloth, and a cup of buttermilk dressing.

Roasted pumpkin salad with asparagus & buttermilk dressing

This bright and flavourful side dish is perfect for your next gathering.

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Christmas chocolate meringue wreath topped with raspberries, cream and chocolate sauce.

Chocolate pavlova wreath

This stunning dessert is a festive table showstopper.

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Roasted broccoli salad with creamy chilli dressing on a white serving platter over a red cloth

Broccoli salad with a creamy chilli dressing

Topped with almonds and currents, and drizzled with a luxuriously creamy dressing.

Crunchy carrot salad with wombok and crispy noodles

Crunchy carrot salad

A 15-minute recipe with crispy noodles and wombok.

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Rainbow cupcakes

Perfect kids’ party food

Need some inspiration for your next kids' party?

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bowl of lamb and black bean stir fry

51 sensational stir fry recipes

Get the wok fired up, and bowls at the ready!

Sausage rolls in a basket for footy finals parties

Fantastic footy finals food

Hosting a footy finals viewing party? You'll find plenty of ideas here.

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air fryer sausage rolls with sauce

29 air fryer snacks for your next party

The air fryer can help make party prep a breeze.

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Air fryer homemade tortilla chips with guacamole

Air fryer tortilla chips with guacamole

A healthier version of the snacktime favourite.

Beetroot and feta salad

Beetroot & feta salad

Serve this colourful salad on its own, or on top of toasted bread as a tasty bruschetta.

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Rice pilaf with spring vegetables

Rice pilaf with asparagus & goat’s cheese

Asparagus shines in this vibrant salad.

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Baked eggs with beans

45 breakfast recipes for Father’s Day

Start Father's Day off the right way with a nourishing and delicious breakfast.

Easy apple slaw with silverbeet in a serving bowl

Easy apple slaw

A refreshing take on the classic coleslaw.

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Spinach & cheese pull apart bread

Spinach & cheese pull apart bread

Knead we say more?

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6 portable pizza ovens for perfectly doughy slices at home

6 portable pizza ovens for perfectly doughy slices at home

Portable pizza ovens deliver restaurant-quality pizza from the comfort of your own home...need we say more?

poached chicken salad in lettuce leaves with a green tahini dressing in a bowl

Chicken lettuce cups with green tahini dressing

A light canape or dinner party starter for your next gathering.

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Barbecued side of salmon with a quick pickled cucumber on a platter

Barbecued side of salmon

Impress your guests with a stunning seafood barbecue main.

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Lamb backstrap infused with lemon myrtle

Lamb backstrap infused with lemon myrtle

Fire up your tastebuds with this special recipe.

air fryer sausage rolls with sauce

Air fryer sausage rolls

These caramelised onion, dill and caraway sausage rolls will be a hit at your next party!

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Korean-style crunchy chicken wings

Korean-style crunchy chicken wings

An oven-baked twist on a popular Korean dish.

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Slow cooked lamb shoulder with quinces and pearl couscous

Slow cooked lamb shoulder

A beautifully braised lamb dish with quinces and pearl couscous.

Chia and tomato guacamole with sumac crisps

32 delicous dip recipes

Dips are an essential ingredient to any gathering, be it formal, relaxed, outdoors or in.

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Neenish tarts on a plate with a spoon

33 Australian dessert recipes

Recipes you'll never want to forget.

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EOFY sales 2025: How to save big on kitchen appliances, tools and more

It doesn't get better than this.

Porchetta with roast pears

Porchetta with roast pears

The perfect centrepiece to feed a crowd.

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French potato salad

French potato salad

A fresh take on this side dish favourite.

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7-hour lamb shoulder recipe

7-hour lamb shoulder

A rustic, low-effort dish.

Greek roast lamb with skordalia and lemony potatoes on a baking tray. One slice of meat has been carved.

Greek roast lamb with skordalia and lemony potatoes

This Greek roast lamb recipe is cooked low and slow until the meat is tender. It's not just the meat that's spectacular, the sides are too!

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Yoghurt chicken with plum & chickpea salad

Yoghurt marinated chicken with plum & chickpea salad

Serve up a feast of flavour and texture.

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Gluten-free raspberry and choc-chunk scones

27 gluten free desserts

Cakes, doughnuts, muffins, scones and more!

Prosciutto wrapped chicken with tomato salsa

Prosciutto wrapped chicken with tomato salsa

Dish up an impressive dinner for family and friends.

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Bolani (stuffed Afghan flatbread)

Bolani (stuffed Afghan flatbread)

A vegetarian barbecue crowd-pleaser.

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Barbecued chicken satay skewers

Barbecued chicken satay skewers

More flavour than you can poke a stick at.

Bloody Mary tomato salad

Bloody Mary tomato salad

It’s time to shake up salad season.

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Cocktail recipes including passionfruit and pineapple spritzer

38 brilliantly easy cocktail recipes

There is no better way to set the mood than with an assortment of homemade cocktails and mocktails.

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Espresso martini cocktail

Espresso martini cocktail

Two of your favourite things in one elegant glass - the ideal after dinner pick-me-up.

Julie Goodwin’s French onion tarts on a serving platter

Julie Goodwin’s French onion tarts

A stunning starter for entertaining season.

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Julie Goodwin’s rice salad

Julie Goodwin’s brown rice salad

A fresh, flavoursome and filling salad to share.

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Julie Goodwin's devilled eggs on a serving platter for Christmas

Julie Goodwin’s devilled eggs

Add a touch of retro flavour to your feast.