Freezer friendly

Worth it if you have the time.

Nothing beats a hot meat pie in your hand.

Italian ice-cream isn't just about gelato. Christmas is the perfect time to try out this beautiful looking cassata.

This spicy Mexican beef and bean stew is a real crowd-pleaser that the whole family will love.

These sweet stewed apples are perfect for pie fillings and cereal toppers.

Warm up with a bowl of this classic favourite.

Try this easy chicken stock recipe to discover how easy and economical it is to cook your own chicken stock at home.

Crispy on the outside wth a soft and fragrant filling.

This melt-in-your-mouth beef stew is full of flavour and perfect for a cold night.

Have a ball.

It's a long way to the shop...

It doesn't have to be St. Patrick's Day to celebrate this classic.

Who doesn't love a pie? It's like a big warm hug.

A classic biscuit treat.

There's still time to make one.

Create this Italian Christmas classic at home.

The ideal sweet treat.

It's a long way to the shop...

This hearty, spicy chilli gets a modern makeover with these polenta-based dumplings. Slow cooking brings out the flavours.

This Irish Soda Bread is a quick bread that does not require any yeast. Instead, all of its leavening comes from baking soda and buttermilk.

These indulgent treats are perfect for people who love to make things from scratch.

The ice-cream melts quickly so work with one sandwich at a time and serve immediately.

These little Christmas puddings, all figgy and fruity and dark with Guinness, make for a sophisticated festive pudding.

There is something so delightful about biting into homemade profiteroles.

Give your classic zucchini fritters some Greek flavour with the addition of a fresh and tangy tzatiki sauce.

This creamy and fragrant vegetable soup works well as a feel-good meal starter in spring and autumn, or as a classic winter warmer.

Give your regular afternoon-tea fare a sweet lift with these sticky date scones. The butterscotch sauce adds a deliciously luscious note to this decadent treat. Enjoy.

This classic butter cake, smothered in butter cream icing, will satisfy your sweet tooth. Best served with a cup of tea or coffee for a simple afternoon treat.

These super simple paper cup popsicles are a great way to cool down this summer.

'Sweet', 'summery' and 'refreshing' perfectly sum up the experience of tucking into these mango sorbet cones. You may need to double the recipe because these won't last long!

A taste of summer comes in every cone with this frozen treat. It's easier to make with an ice-cream machine, but can also be done without one.

Achieve that deep rich flavour in under an hour!

Inject an extra dose of fun for the kids at Easter, with these white chocolate-chip buns glazed with pink icing.

Cool off with these super healthy, super tasty roasted rhubarb and balsamic popsicles- a delicious and good-for-you treat.

Easy, freezable mini frittatas are an idea make-ahead breakfast option, packed with vitamin-rich greens and protein-rich egg and feta.

Roll up this tubular pasta classic filled with a mouthwatering combination of minced lamb, silver beet, cheese and herbs.

A cool and full-flavoured dessert or snack with only three ingredients. These popsicles are a great alternative to ice-cream or frozen yoghourt for lactose intolerant people.

With only two ingredients these lactose-free popsicles take only minutes to whip up!

This versatile, veggie-packed risotto recipe can double as freezer-friendly rice patties so make a double batch and save half for an easy family meal down the track.

This delicious lemon frozen yoghurt cake is studded with juicy blueberries and layered with crumbly ginger-flavoured biscuits to create the perfect balance of sweet and tart.

Cherry, coconut, dark chocolate delight! This divine choc-cherry vegan slice will have you craving for more, after just one bite!

Satisfy your sweet cravings with this deliciously healthy raw turkish bark. Packed full of healthy ingedients, this is perfect for dessert or a guilt-free treat.

A simple gluten- and dairy-free muffin recipe that makes a perfect breakfast on the run, or morning and afternoon tea.

Fresh and light, this fetta and tomato quiche is perfect with a green salad for a complete meal.

Making these cute Christmas treats is truly a piece of cake. The special skill comes in adding the festive decorations. You'll need star and snowflake cutters, edible gold paint and a small brush. Bon Noel!

These lean lamb meatballs seasoned with a spicy, herbaceous chutney make for a sensational and relatively easy weeknight dinner.

Chocoholics beware - you are sure to go nuts over these indulgent puddings sprinkled with wholesome pistachios and showered in a rich chocolate fudge sauce.

Conjure images of India with this colourful vegetarian stew. Cooked in paprika, this spicy dish will invigorate the senses from the smokey capsicum to the tiny chickpeas.

Add a refreshing citrus zing to your summer dessert with these elegant frozen mousse delights, incorporating lemon and Italian-style meringue.

This snazzy, fruity frozen dessert is the perfect tonic to unwind on a hot summer day. It also makes for an uplifting Mother's Day treat.

The flavours of the Mediterranean will tantalise your guests' taste buds at your next cocktail party or family celebration.

Packed with healthy salmon and superfood spinach, this quiche is the ideal work or school lunchbox. Pop in a salad and you are good to go!

Enrich and sweeten the festive season with these scrumptious fruit, almond and white chocolate brownie-like squares. They don't exclusively need to be dessert either.

For a different spin on a favourite morning or afternoon snack, try these gratifying cheese, corn and bacon muffins either warm or cool.

Create finger food that boasts a wow factor - combining starchy potato and sago with peanuts and fragrant spices to form these indian-inspired patties.

This recipe is from The Australian Women's Weekly Cupcakes and cake pops cookbook

If liked, use 1/2 cup soup mix, rice or pasta instead of barley. Cook rice or pasta for 10-12 minutes until tender. You could also add some chopped potato to soup for the last 20 minutes of cooking. Note

Pepitas, oats and coconut add plenty of nutty, crunchy fibre to this fruity muesli slice. A great lunch-box addition, especially as this recipe nut-free.

Packed full of nutrition, these afternoon bliss balls are the perfect guilt-free 3pm pick-me-up!

Add some spice to your classic burger with these lamb mince patties, filled with chilli-paste, garlic, and topped off with some Greek-style yoghurt.

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

To make a light, fluffy teacake, it is important to cream the butter and sugar thoroughly, until mixture is as light and white as possible. Note

Looking for a make ahead dinner? These chicken pot pies freeze well.

Fill the whole family up with this satisfying vegetarian soup. Serve immediately with some crunchy bread or pop it in the freezer to enjoy for lunch throughout the week.

This chocolate and peanut butter ice-cream pie is quite possibly the most decadent sweet recipe on the planet. Set atop a crisp biscuit base and finished with rich, hot fudge sauce, there really is nothing left to do but enjoy.

One of the most important accessories for any young glamourette is her designer handbag and this stunning cake will be the envy of all the guests. It can be completed a day ahead, and decorated on the big day.

Home made puree is a great first food for babies, and apple is an eternal favourite. You can make this same recipe using pear if you prefer.

Full of flavour and a hint of spice, these beef empanadas are the ultimate snack or party food. Share them around the next time you entertain family and friends.

Sure it's convenient to buy liquid or cubed beef stock from the supermarket, but nothing quite beats the natural goodness and flavour of the home made version. Freeze in convenient batches to use in sauces and gravies.

Stay cosy indoors this weekend with this hearty, slow-cooked beef casserole topped with dumplings. A side order of mash and greens completes the meal.

With a thin base and thin slices of zucchini, this is a crunchy pizza that combines simple yet stunning flavours for an easy and delicious meal.

Place the green onion strips in iced water for about 20 minutes to make onion curls, a classic Chinese garnish. Note

This recipe can be frozen. Just complete the recipe to the end of step 2. Cool to room temperature. Spoon into freezer-proof containers, leaving a 2.5cm space to allow for expansion. Seal, label and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat in a saucepan or microwave on medium power (50%) […]

Talk about cheap and easy! My boys love this slice as an alternative to sandwiches in the lunchbox. It takes minutes to prepare and is full of flavour and stacks of vegetables, too.

You can freeze the uncooked patties. Note

Break up a few tablespoons of the frozen yoghurt and raspberry swirl with a fork for your toddler. Note

Layers of sponge cake and vanilla ice-cream topped with a fresh rhubarb compote makes this vanilla and rhubarb slice a wonderful summer dessert.

The parfait can also be made in a 10.5cm x 23.5cm (4-inch x 9½-inch) terrine or loaf pan; grease, then line the base and sides with baking paper, extending the paper over two long sides. serving suggestion Serve with extra raspberries and cherries. You will need to start this recipe a day ahead. Note

This divine homemade frozen dessert combines crunchy chocolate-coated honeycomb, sweet honey nougat and fragrant espresso to create an irresistible treat for your loved ones.

Refresh yourself and cleanse your palate with this zesty lemon sorbet.

Variations nutritional count per serving 4.4g total fat (2.8g saturated fat); 957kJ (229 cal); 38.9g carbohydrate; 4.4g protein; 1.1g fibre You need an apple weighing about 275g (9 ounces) for this recipe. We used a granny smith apple. Note

Brimming with flavour, this slow-cooked curry is perfect for the cooler weather.

Oranges, orange liqueur and Christmas cake form the basis of this incredibly quick and simple ice-cream terrine.

These little morsels only improve with time.Make 1 or 2 days ahead. Use rounded ice-cube trays if possible as the ice-cream blocks will unmould more easily.You can also make this as a log. Place ice-cream mixture in a bar cake pan lined with baking paper.Once frozen, place on a wire rack and drizzle with melted […]

Icing stars can be purchased at cake decorating suppliers. Note

Cherry Ripe is a chocolate bar filled with coconut and glacé cherries. Use a good quality ice-cream actual varieties of ice-cream differ from manufacturer to manufacturer depending on the quantities of air and fat incorporated into the mixture. Almonds coated in a toffee mixture are called vienna almonds, scorched almonds can be used instead. Note

We used watermelon, mandarins, kiwifruit, mango and strawberries. Use any combination you like. Note

Served with grilled pita bread, this beautiful slow-cooked lamb stew is just what you need on a cold day.

Carpaccio, usually served in Italy as a “primi piatti” (literally, the first plate), a first-course salad, can be made with finely sliced fish as well as the traditional beef fillet. Be certain that the meat you buy is as fresh as possible and from a reliable source. Note