


Fairy dolls
We’ve made five fairy cakes, however, there will be enough cake mixture to make a total of nine cakes  one for each guest would be ideal. Match the colour of the paper cases to the dolls for a pretty effect. Use the cakes as gifts for the guests to take home, or as the […]
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Heart-shaped hamwiches
You need a loaf of the larger-sized bread (slices measure 12cm across). Ham slices can be used instead of the shaved ham, if you like. The little cut-out hearts can be used to make fairy bread or sandwiched with a cut-out heart of sliced cheese, held together with a toothpick and grilled until browned. Sandwiches […]

Great coffee with panforte
Use filtered water  the purer the water, the better the coffee Keep coffee beans in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place, grind the beans just before using. Once the beans are ground, their flavourful oils start to dissipate If you prefer strong coffee, select an appropriate roast rather than using larger […]

Spinach purée
A great first food for babies, this spinach purée is full of iron and perfectly healthy.
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Tomato dip
Tomato dip is best made close to serving. Note

Chicken pie with parsnip mash
This pie is suitable to freeze. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. Note
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Honey soy roasted vegetables
Honey and soy and a sprinkle of sesame seeds give these roasted vegetables a delicious flavour and texture.

Broad bean salad with mint
Broad beans and mint are a match made in culinary heaven. With the addition of prosciutto and a red wine vinegar dressing, this is the ideal spring side.
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Gluten-free egg, bacon and parmesan pies
Yeast-free. Note

Corned beef, cabbage and white onion sauce
Classic corned beef cooked slowly over the stove and served with a sweet white onion sauce and tender vegetables is a hearty dinner that will transport you back in time.

Aussie barbecued ham
The traditional aussie christmas would not be complete without the traditional aussie ham! This delicious recipe will feed ten lucky guests.
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Asparagus and prosciutto frittata
The frittata can be made a day ahead, and kept, covered, in the refrigerator. Note
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Honey and muesli scones
When a recipe says “cut” the liquid through the dry ingredients, it means don’t stir, just use a knife quickly and lightly to draw the knife through the flour, so moistening the dry ingredients as lightly as possible. This is done to stop you overworking the flour — which causes tough scones. Note

Ginger, orange and pineapple juice
You need ¼ small pineapple for this recipe. Note
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Date and apricot creamy rice
Mixture is not suitable to freeze. Note

Honey-glazed pork with sage
Ask your butcher to remove the rind completely from the pork loin and score it. Note
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Pita crisps with butter bean dip
Crunchy fresh pita crisps make a great shared party platter when paired with a freshly made dip, like this butter bean concoction.
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Chicken sausage rolls
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!

Banana cake
A true family favourite.
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Date and banana slice
The natural sweetness of date and banana make this fruity slice moist and rich. Gorgeous served with a cup of tea or strong coffee.

Fruit mince squares
We used fruit mince bought in a jar from the supermarket, but home-made would be even better. Store squares in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Note
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Igloo ice-cream cake
Cake can be completed and frozen, except for the coconut and penguins, at least a week before the party. Use regular ice-cream, not one high or low in fat. Buy small plastic toy penguins or make your own (as pictured) by moulding coloured ready-made white icing. Note

White bean dip
We used cannellini beans in this recipe but you could use any white bean you like. The lemon juice and zest add a delightfully fresh note to this moreish dip.

Balmain bugs with oregano
Balmain bugs, otherwise known as butterfly fan lobster, was used in this recipe, but you could also use the same weight of scampi or uncooked large king prawns.
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Quilted handbag
This cake can be made two days ahead. Note

Fresh oyster platter with three dressings
Nothing says decadence quite like a platter of fresh oysters. Drizzle them with these three fresh, fragrant and delicious Asian inspired dressings and watch them disappear.
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Aussie sausage rolls
We used gourmet country-style beef sausages in this recipe. Note

Queensland macadamia ice-cream
Freshly diced mango and halved strawberries are a perfect match for this easy summer ice-cream. Note
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Frozen vanilla yoghurt
Frozen yoghurt can be made up to 3 days ahead; keep tightly covered with foil in the freezer. Note

Lamb rump with salsa verde and roasted shallots
Chiffonade is a way of cutting leafy herbs into thin strips. Lay leaves flat on top of each other, then roll up tightly and cut into thin strips. Note

Baby carrots and brussels sprouts
If you prefer, substitute finely sliced zucchini or trimmed asparagus for the sprouts. Note
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Warm pasta, pea and ricotta salad
if you can’t find orecchiette pasta, replace it with penne. Note
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Beer bread
This sensational tasting bread can be served warm straight from the oven alongside soups or as a snack. Either way, it won't last long when there are hungry mouths to feed.

Marinated olives with rosemary and thyme
Oil will solidify on refrigeration; bring to room temperature before serving. Recipe best made 3 days ahead; can be refrigerated for up to 3 months. Note
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Deep-fried potato crisps
After experiencing the flavour and crunchiness of homemade crisps, you will never need to open another packet again. You can also use russet burbank or spunta potatoes for this recipe. Note

Tomato tarts
These tarts are best made immediately before serving to prevent the pastry going soggy. You can pre-roast the tomatoes ahead of time, but don’t assemble the tarts until just before serving. Serve topped with chervil, if you like. Note
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Honey dijon racks with potato and kumara gratin
A perfect meal that satisfies a hankering for meat and potatoes, while providing something just a little bit special. Remember to rest the meat for a perfectly moist and succulent result.

Beef and potato casserole
On those occasions when only meat and potatoes will do, here is your go-to recipe.

Basic butter cookies
Check the cookies a few minutes before the end of baking time if they feel a little soft, but firm, give one cookie a gentle push with the side of your thumb. A cooked cookie will slide easily on the tray. The cookies will become crisp on cooling. Note
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Asparagus and brie tartines
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.
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Bacon and baked beans on muffins
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

Cheesy scrambled eggs with spinach
Add a handful of freshly grated parmesan cheese at the end of cooking these cheesy scrambled eggs with spinach if you like.

Black and white cookies
Glucose syrup is often quite difficult to measure as it is very thick and sticks to everything. To make it easier, warm the jar of glucose syrup in a bowl of hot water before spooning out the required amount. Lightly oiling the spoon, or heating the spoon under hot water, and drying, will also help […]
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Warm potato and smoked trout salad
Smoked salmon can be used instead of trout, if preferred. Note

Balsamic strawberries with mascarpone
Serve with chopped mint or basil leaves. Note

Fresh peas, caraway and parmesan
You need about 1.3kg fresh peas to get the amount of podded peas required for this recipe. Note
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Good old-fashioned chicken salad
We used whole-egg mayonnaise in this recipe. Cooling chicken in liquid prevents the chicken from drying out. Note

Berry punch
We used the grenadine syrup to add some colour to the punch; you can use any cordial you like, however, the colour may not be as intense as that of the grenadine. Strawberry ice-blocks can be made at least a week before the party. Finish the punch as close to serving as possible. Note
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Bacon and lentil soup
Recipe is not suitable to freeze. You can use rinsed, drained canned lentils instead of dried; reduce the cooking time in step 2 to 10 minutes. Note

Bruschetta fingers
Toast fingers can be made the day before and stored in an airtight container. The tomato and cheese can be chopped the day before, and placed in separate small bowls, covered with plastic wrap and stored in the fridge. Parsley should be chopped and fingers assembled just before serving. Note
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Prosciutto-wrapped bean bundles
These delicious salty bundles are also fantastic with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of chopped parsley. Note

Cauliflower, pumpkin and pea curry
Make a day ahead so the curry flavours can develop overnight. Replace peas with beans, if you like. Note

Warm duck, apple and walnut salad
Sweet mustard dressing gives an extra kick to this warm duck and walnut salad with caramelised apples.
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Basil pesto potato salad
Buy basil pesto, instead of making your own, if liked. Note

Apple crunch
Apple crunch
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Banana muffins with crunchy topping
You need approximately two large (460g) overripe bananas for this recipe. Note

Australia day lamington pops
store cake pops in an airtight container at a cool room temperature until ready to serve. They will keep for up to a week. Note
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Banana bran rolls
We used 3 bananas in this recipe. When baking with a nut roll tin, place it upright in the oven. Nut roll tins are available at selected stores. If unavailable, use a loaf tin instead. These rolls will keep for about three days. Note

Lemon, pea and ricotta pasta
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

Cheesy potato and spinach mash
Just up your regular mashed potato by adding cheese and spinach for an impressive Christmas side dish
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Birthday cake numbers – jigsaw two
This colourful cake from The Australian Women's Weekly's famous 'Children's Birthday Cake Book' cookbook is bound to be a hit with Mr or Ms. Two!

Fresh coriander coconut chutney
This goes well with fish, prawns, pork and chicken. Note

Beetroot and cucumber salad
Can be made a day ahead up to step 2, and left covered in the fridge. Note
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Cheesy pumpkin scones
Pumpkin + cheese = heaven!