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Light and refreshing, these creative fruit salads are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet cravings. Kick-start your morning with a big bowl of summer fruits drizzled with a tasty dressing, or serve up our delicious (and stunning) vegan fruit snacks for a healthy afternoon tea.

Golden, crumbed schnitzels served alongside delicious sides top the list of family favourites. And whether you prefer chicken, veal or pork, these are the recipes you'll turn to again and again.

Grated carrots act as a natural sweetener in these moist, fluffy cakes for a healthier alternative to your standard afternoon tea treats.

As the weather cools, there's nothing more satisfying than tucking in to a big bowl of a hearty stew or casserole. There's just something so warming and comforting about these slow-cooked classics that we can't get enough of! Here, we've pulled together our best beef recipes for those cold, raining Winter days. There's everything from our simple beef stew to a filling beef casserole with cheesy herb dumplings. Rug up and dig in!

Remember these favourites? There's just something about these old classics that are even more comforting than their modern counterparts. Perhaps it's the childhood memories of baking alongside Mum and sharing a big slice of cake together. And, with all of The Australian Women's Weekly's delicious retro desserts now in one place, you can easily recreate the memories with your own little ones. Serve up our iconic jelly cakes with your morning cuppa or treat the kids to our never-fail hundreds and thousands biscuits and enjoy!

It's known as the most important meal of the day, so make sure you start your morning right with a delicious brekkie. If you crave savoury over sweet, you've come to the right place. From breakfast wraps and burritos to baked bean pots, stuffed mushrooms, herbed hashes and corned fritters, the options are endless. And for those looking to keep the washing up to a minimum, try a one-pan breakfast. The perfect weekend brunch solution! Prepare to kick-start your morning and make breakfast your favourite meal of the day...

There's a reason Aussies love our lamb so much; it's a wonderfully rich and flavoursome meat that goes brilliantly in so many dishes. One of the easiest ways to cook with lamb is when it's minced, creating the perfect base for burgers, meatballs and pizza toppings. It's also often used in Middle Eastern and Greek dishes like pide, kofta and moussaka. Take a flick through our recipes for some inspiration for making your midweek mince dishes even more delicious.

This super-sweet dessert is Australia's answer for missing out on our own "white Christmas" - mimicking the colours of fresh snow and festive baubles in this lovely no-bake slice.

Whether you're having a group of friends around for a retro-themed dinner party, or you just feel like cooking some nostalgic dishes from your childhood, these sweet recipes are sure to delight. We've got all the classics like black forest and pineapple upside-down cakes, plus lemon meringue pies, custard tarts and creamy vanilla slices. You'll also find sweet summer trifles and berry-topped pavlova recipes, perfect for entertaining in the hot Australian weather.

There's some recipes which never seem to go out of fashion, especially when they involve chocolate. This collection of desserts honours those beautiful sweet dishes from our childhood, from chocolate-glazed profiteroles to black forest cheesecake. There's all the morning tea favourites like neenish tarts and lamingtons, plus special occasion cakes, puddings and pavlova. Take a trip down memory lane with these gorgeous desserts and give them a regular place in your kitchen again.

Whether you're hosting a retro-themed dinner party or you just feel like taking your family on a trip down memory lane, these timeless recipes are worth holding onto. We've got all the classic savoury starters like prawn cocktails and easy-to-make cheese balls. There's also main meal ideas like our beef Wellington recipe and traditional quiche Lorraine. Then, finish up with one of our old-school desserts... Black forest cake or chocolate bombe Alaska, anyone? Let's get cooking.

When you think of comfort food, it's generally something warm, oozing and crunchy, packed full of salt or sugar to settle your food cravings. And even when we look back the classic Australian Women's Weekly favourites, we've always loved our one-pot meals.These retro recipes include pasta and potato bakes, creamy tuna mornay, cheesy mac and cheese and hearty meat casseroles. You'll also find deliciously warm desserts including rhubarb crumble, hot apple pie and rice pudding.

Eggplants are not just for baba ghanoush, you know. Roasted, fried, baked in a parmigiana... This is the vegetable gift that keeps on giving. These delicious vegetarian eggplant recipes (or aubergine recipes, depending on where in the world you are) will give you all sorts of dinner inspiration. Our top pick? Those eggplant parmigiana "meatball" subs. Too tasty!

For a simple yet delicious way to treat yourself this weekend, look no further than our ultimate slice collection. From sugar and spice to all things nice, there's a slice for any and every occasion.

Whether you're consciously cutting down on dairy or have a lactose allergy, this collection of dairy-free desserts will let you have your cake and eat it too. The mango and pineapple mousse cake is light, creamy and deliciously more-ish, while the sugar-free homemade chocolate hazelnut spread tastes exactly like the store-bought version, but with less sugar and no dairy. Any, if not all, of these decadently dairy-free desserts will certainly become a family favourite!

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

While Australia doesn't get to experience a white Christmas in December, we are thankful for our annual 'second Christmas' in July, where we can celebrate with fine food, desserts and drinks in the cooler weather. From hearty roasts and warming pies, to luscious cakes and decadent puddings, here you will find a collection of recipes that your family and friends will love. So, put on a Christmas carol and put your feet up and enjoy the holiday spirit all over again.

It's hearty, it's earthy and it's definitely worth getting red juice on your hands for: beetroot is one of those oft-forgotten, versatile vegetables that deserves to be the main attraction in more than just a burger-with-the-lot. From soups to salads, tarts to cakes, beetroot will bring a depth of flavour - and a delicious sweetness - to just about any dish. What are you waiting for?

Why not give kale a go?

Salads aren't just for the warmer weather; in fact, winter salads that make use of fresh, seasonal produce are some of our favourites. Look for roasted veg like pumpkin and beetroot, Brussels sprouts and carrots for a heartier, season-appropriate version of your lunchtime staple, and don't forget to add plump, juicy citrus fruits for a truly delicious meal!

Sure, you can get pumpkin year-round in Australia, but it really comes into its own when winter rolls around. Hearty and warming, cooking with pumpkin guarantees a nourishing meal that will make everyone forget about the cold outside. And with so many delicious pumpkin recipes to choose from (think classic pumpkin soup, spicy pumpkin curries and filling pumpkin pies) even the meat-eaters will find it hard to resist any of these amazing vegetarian pumpkin recipes.

Who hasn't got a tin of peaches hidden at the back of their pantry? Because you should: cakes, slices and crumbles using tinned peaches are quick, delicious and easy on the pocket. Better yet, some of these gorgeous recipes use less than six ingredients, and make great use of even more shortcuts like ready-made pastry and store-bought tart cases. Dessert just got a whole lot simpler!

Eggs for dinner? Yes, please! Make your evening a whole lot simpler with one of these quick, healthy and utterly delicious egg recipes. Stick to breakfast favourites like scrambled eggs with smashed avocado, or have a bit of fun with cheesy sausage and batter bake, or pumpkin filo pie. It's time to get the humble egg working for you for every meal!

There's nothing like a steaming bowl of hearty, nourishing stew when the wind is howling and the rain is falling outside, and these delicious stew recipes are so gorgeous, you'll be wishing for cooler weather just for an excuse to simmer up a pot. For the vegies, you've got to try the Moroccan chickpea stew, and for the carnivores? You can't go past the slow-cooker beef, mushroom and red wine stew. Now all that's left to do is pop your slippers on and curl up in front of a fire. Bliss.

What did the cheese say when it saw itself in the mirror? Haloumi! Sorry... Luckily, these incredible vegetarian haloumi recipes are a lot better than that joke; with gorgeously dense pides, light and flavoursome salads and moreish pasta dishes to choose from, you'll never be stuck for inspiration for your favourite cheese again. First up for us? Has to be those mouth-watering harissa haloumi burgers. BBQ, anyone?

The mouth-watering aroma of a frying pan full of hot, healthy, sizzling fritters will bring everyone running to the table, and for good reason. Packed full of vegies and utterly satisfying, they can be enjoyed at any time of day, for any meal; serve with a tangy yoghurt dressing for lunch, a light salad for dinner, or outside in the sun with hot coffee for a treat-yourself Sunday breakfast. And the best part? They're ready to eat in no time at all.

It's fairly safe to assume that everyone has at least one bag of dried pasta in their kitchen cupboard, and for good reason; pasta is one of those ingredients that can transform in to a hearty, comforting dish at a moment's notice. And if you're looking for some inspiration to take your dinner staple to the next level, these amazingly tasty pasta recipes will do the trick.

When the weather starts to cool, there's nothing quite like a warming, hearty bowl of porridge in the morning to start your day. And it's not just the toppings you can experiment with (think tart rhubarb compote, hunger-quelling cinnamon and blueberry or creamy stewed apple); play around with quinoa porridge, rice porridge and even soy porridge. Breakfast has never tasted so delicious!

Mother's Day is the most important day of the year, and the perfect excuse to well and truly spoil our mums and shower them with the treats they more than deserve. So why not start in the kitchen? Whip up a scrumptious Mother's Day lunch for the most important woman in your life and lay on a gourmet spread that she won't be able to resist. Happy Mother's Day foodies!

Everyone remembers going to Australian birthday parties; the chocolate crackles, the fairy bread, the sausage rolls, the lamingtons. So why not take a trip down memory lane and make your next bash an ode to birthday parties of yesteryear? Treat your guests to all of their childhood favourites; after all, who can resist a party pie or two?