Family meal

An alternative to stuffing the tubes for this spinach and ricotta cannelloni is to use fresh lasagne sheets and roll each one around a line of filling.

There's no need to wait for a family gathering or until you get a group of friends together before you can enjoy a roast meal. Sit down together to our roast chicken for two and enjoy!

Green chicken curry goes exceptionally well with a golden, crispy pastry lid.

"This is a winner in our house, as it combines two of the boys’ favourites – pies and nachos! It serves six with lettuce, tomatoes, salsa and extra corn chips." - Julie Goodwin

This one is guaranteed to be your new family favourite!

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

This recipe is best made close to serving. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Pesto suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Uncooked meatballs suitable to freeze. Broccoli suitable to microwave. Note

Zucchini and cheese pie

Not suitable to freeze. Suitable to microwave. Risoni is a small rice-shaped pasta very similar to orzo. If unavailable, use any small soup-style pasta. Alternatively, pearl barley, rice or quinoa can also be used in this salad. Note

A tasty and textural vegetarian pasta everyone can enjoy.

Brightly coloured and full of all the big, bold Asian flavours we know and love, this Chilli pork stir-fry is a feast for both the eyes and the tongue.

Tender melting pork and delicious crackling. This recipe is the ultimate Sunday roast dinner. You're welcome!

If you have the time, drain the ricotta through cheesecloth to prevent the bake being too wet. If the bake is set but the top isn’t quite golden, pop it under a hot grill for a minute or so to give it a bit more colour. For the meat-lovers in your household, you can add […]

Meatloaf was once considered bland and unexciting. Not anymore. This chicken version, flecked with fresh chives and encased with bacon, is both moist and delectable.

Cut any leftover ginger into 2cm lengths; freeze in an airtight container. Chill leftover oyster sauce to use later in stir-fries. Note

You’ll need to cook about 1 1/2 cups rice. Rice is best cooked a day ahead; spread on a shallow tray and store in fridge. Note

Ling, blue-eye, or Mahi Mahi would work equally well in this creamy fish pie topped with silky smooth mash by recipes+. If you like, you could serve it in individual ramekins.

Budget tip: This is a great way to use up leftover vegies. Try chopped capsicum, mushrooms, zucchini or cauliflower. Use any small pasta shape. Note

A feast for the eyes as well as the tongue, this slightly posh spinach roulade is the perfect dish for when you have guests. Make it in advance and enjoy your lunch party.

Instead of brie, crumble 200g ricotta over mixture. Replace capsicum dip with rocket or basil pesto. You need 600g peeled pumpkin. Note

Omit shortcrust pastry and spoon beef mixture into a 21cm (base measurement) pie plate. Top with puff pastry. Cooking time will vary. Note

This will certainly satisfy your protein requirements for the day. Bring family and friends together with a steaming serve of this Spanish classic and enjoy.

A few snags, some veg, coconut milk and a good quality jar of curry paste is all it takes to have these hearty red curry sausages by recipes+ on the family dinner table tonight.

Use a combination of ricotta and spreadable cream cheese. Note

Bacon and vegetable loaf

They don't call it a classic for nothing. This Italian spaghetti dish is so effortless and simple yet so delicious you'll soon see why it's such a staple.

Uncooked gnocchi suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

With just enough spice and the right amount of herbs, this tasty Asian chicken noodle salad is packed full of flavour, perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.

If desired, add dried chillies for a little heat. Note

Make ahead: You can make pie up to 4 hours ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Low fat: Use reduced-fat or skim milk. We used a frozen chunky vegetable mix of cauliflower, broccoli and carrot. Choose a potato variety that’s suitable for mashing. Note

Recipes+ have used basa fillets here. You can also use barramundi or ling for this baked fish with fennel. If you find the distinctive taste of fennel too strong, substitute zucchini.

You can prepare silverbeet leaves up to 1 day ahead. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Bring to room temperature 10 minutes before filling. You’ll need 3/4 cup long-grain white rice to make 2 cups cooked. For a vegetarian option, omit mince and replace with 2 x 400g cans rinsed brown lentils. Note

A delicious spinach pie made with a filo pastry crust.

An effortless combination, tender chicken and grilled mushrooms are beautiful tossed through this creamy pea risotto dish. Serve up for dinner with a glass of wine for a warming, hearty meal.

If desired, use fresh or frozen corn kernels. “Egg flowers” can be omitted if preferred. Note

Rich in both flavour and texture and delicious hot or cold, enjoy this quiche with a side salad. For a milder version, substitite the greens with English spinach.

Always ensure that your leek is washed well before cooking. A bouquet garni is a bundle of herbs tied together with string, used to prepare soup, stock, and various stews. It is cooked with the other ingredients, but removed prior to consumption. Note

Refrigerate your rice overnight before cooking, use the biggest pan you have and pre-heat it well. That will ensure this Chinese fried rice is cooked to perfection.

Be careful not to overheat the avocado as it may change colour or lose its shape. Note

For a delicious dipping sauce, combine table salt with ground white pepper and add a squeeze of lemon. Note

Cooking time for lamb is 50-60 minutes per kg. Note

Use other thick white fish such as snapper or ocean perch. Note

This delicious vegetarian quiche is packed full of flavour from the salty haloumi, hearty eggplant and divine golden crust. Cut yourself a slice and enjoy warm or cool.

You’ll need 1 1/2 packets of biscuits for the base. The filling will keep cooking after the oven is turned off, so it should be just set in the centre, with a slight wobble. Note

Escape those Winter blues with this filling laksa, bursting with spicy flavours, vegetables and juicy prawns.

Pressure cooker aficionados know well the pleasure of serving up a dish that should take 4 hours, after a mere half and hour or so. This tender Italian chilli braised pork is a brilliant example.

A traditional British dish, a fully dressed Guard of Honour rack of lamb is fit for any celebration or festive occasion.

Serve drizzled with a little extra-virgin olive oil if liked. Note

This oven-baked risotto is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Hearty and delicious, minus all the stirring, it's so simple!

With the addition of apple and sultanas, this sweet beef dish is the perfect recipe to get the kids enjoying curries.

Really ripe tomatoes and crisp, salty prosciutto make this pasta salad a sensational dish. Store tomatoes at room temperature, rather than in the fridge, which will alter the texture and spoil the flavour. To accelerate ripening, place in a paper bag with a ripe banana.

Upgrade your garden variety vegetable fritter to an altogether more exotic version with this vegetable bhaji. Add dollop of mango chutney and you'll be in heaven.

Packed full of flavour and spice, this hearty beef curry has a brilliant Vietnamese twist.

For those evenings when you need something tasty for dinner in double quick time, this delicious angel hair pasta with smoked salmon and asparagus can be on your table in under 15 minutes.

Combine these 'brats' - otherwise known as bratwurst sausages - with cabbage and speck and you'll have a hearty and delicious meal. Perfect with a winter evening in front of the fire.

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Chunks of tender pork steeped in the the earthy warmth of ginger and coconut milk - you can't go wrong with this moreish meal to beat the winter chills.

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

There's no need to call the local Chinese take-away when you can create delicious braised pork ribs with Asian greens all on your own.

Moroccan-style lamb pies