Less than 60 minutes

Brown sugar gives this nutty slice the colour and taste of caramel.

Serve with steamed jasmine rice. Note

Perfect beef and onion party pies for sharing with friends and family.

Sick of boring old hamburgers? Impress the family with this delicious teriyaki chicken and rice burger.

A quick and easy dinner idea

Rich and very chocolatey, the ground pistachios give this stylish tart a dense, moist texture.

That's not a sandwich...that's a sandwich! This delicious roast vegetable-stuffed antipasto loaf is simply perfect for a picnic lunch.

Gluten-free cakes are too often dry and disappointing, the mashed banana and jam helps make this gluten-free chocolate cake a rich, dense triumph.

These are serious little pies; tender chunks of chicken, earthy mushrooms and fennel swimming in a creamy mustard sauce and topped with golden, flaky pastry.

The combination of tender herb-coated roast beef and creamy blue-cheese sauce is unbeatable. The perfect starter for a big dinner party!

Warm up with a bowl of this dreamy soup, best served with crusty bread.

This creamy soup is delicious served with crusty buttered bread.

This healthy Lebanese-inspired falafel platter is absolutely mouth-watering served with a summery heirloom tomato salad and pita breads.

Black sesame ice-cream makes this dish, its nutty sweetness lifts the pancakes to another level.

It's sure to impress.

The delicious tangy citrus flavours make this fresh seafood salad perfect for summer nights.

Delicious banana fritters are gorgeous served warm with coconut ice-cream. If you want to be even more indulgent, add a drizzle of warm caramel sauce.

One taste of this rich and flavoursome antioxidant rich tomato soup and you'll never want the canned version again. Serve with plenty of crusty bread to mop up every last drop.

You will need about 6 passionfruit for the amount of pulp in this recipe. The cakes are best made on the day of serving. Assemble pies close to serving. Note

An easy recipe to prepare in advance, this hearty Italian inspired bean soup with crispy polenta is simply mouth-watering and perfect to cosy up with on a cold day.

For best results, use a pizza tray with holes in the base;­ this will cook the pastry evenly. Note

Take fish 'n chips upmarket with our beer battered john dory and sweet potato chips version. Any other firm white fish will do if you prefer. Finish the dish with slices of tangy, fresh lime.

Upside down cake is a classic afternoon tea snack, but can also be presented as an impressive dessert.

You could swap the green beans with peas, if you like. Cook the rice a day ahead: spread in a thin layer on a tray to cool, then cover and place in the refrigerator. Note

The combination of tender baked apples, tart raspberries and a wonderfully crumbly quinoa and almond topping makes this healthy fruit dish perfect for dessert, brunch or a sweet snack.

Pearl barley adds a lovely texture and nutty flavour to this chicken and tarragon risotto.

Soufflé must be made just before serving. Note

Delicious and perfect to share with friends and family; zucchini, fetta and corn wedges from Australian Women's Weekly.

soak 12 bamboo skewers in water for about 30 minutes before use to prevent splintering and scorching. Note

Served with grilled sourdough, this colourful dish makes a stunning, summery appetiser or lunch.

It is fine to use two 300ml (or one 600ml) cartons of cream for this recipe, so as not to waste the remaining 20ml. Note

Be sure to remove toothpicks from cake before cutting and serving. Note

Sweet and sticky caramelised vegetables that go perfectly with roast dinners.

Like a Mediterranean version of spring rolls, these subtly spiced cigars and full of rich, zingy flavours, and make easy finger food for a dinner party.

Gyoza wrappers are thin pastry rounds made from wheat flour that the Japanese use to wrap around fillings for dumplings and pot stickers. If unavailable, substitute gow gee wrappers. Note

Wing tips can be used to make chicken stock. Note

The smooth flavour of mocha in a freshly baked, moist cake is irresistible. This cake will keep for up to 2 days, but we're sure it won't last that long!

These sweet little bites are a hint of zesty and a touch of creamy; a crowd pleaser and a joy to make.

The pan is measured at the top, not the base. It’s important to not grease the tube pan, the cake mixture needs to cling to the pan as it rises during the baking process. Tube pans are large smooth-sided ring pans with small “feet” to support the inverted pan while the cake cools. If the […]

The addition of roasted pumpkin in this delicious tabbouleh dish adds a hearty, flavoursome note to this dish, making it filling enough to enjoy on it's own as a light lunch or as part of a big dinner spread.

Saltimbocca is a popular Italian dish that combines tender veal, proscuitto or bacon and fresh sage. We've served ours here with crispy roasted potatoes for a real flavour kick!

You need to start this recipe a day ahead. Cook 1 cup (200g) white long-grain rice to make the required amount of cooked rice. You can add a couple of coarsely chopped bacon rashers to the recipe, if you like. Note

This creamy frozen dessert is rich in flavour, and most definitely a crowd pleasing dish.

Za'atar-spiced veal chops with fattoush from Australian Women's Weekly.

Chermoulla is a spicy Moroccan marinade which can also be served as a sauce. If hot paprika is unavailable, substitute it with ½ teaspoon of sweet paprika and a hearty pinch of cayenne pepper. Note

Thinly sliced chargrilled capsicum tastes fantastic in a buttery, creamy mash. Add crumbled goat's cheese for extra flavour and decadence.

For fish burgers, replace the chicken with four 125g (4-ounce) firm white fish fillets. Note

Do not thaw the frozen raspberries as their colour will bleed into the cake. These cakes are best made on the day of serving. Note

For a more intense flavour, combine cooked quail and mint dressing in a large bowl; cover, refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving. Stir in tomato. Note

These tasty baked arrabbiata muffins are packed full of flavour and texture. Filled with melted, oozy cheese, they will be loved by kids and adults alike. Enjoy them warm as a light lunch or dinner or pop them in your lunch box for work or school.

Steamed whole fish with asian flavours is always a pleasure to look at and to eat. The beauty of steaming fish is that it is very difficult to overcook and is guaranteed to stay moist. Any whole white fish will do . A strip of fresh lime peel may be substituted for each kaffir lime leaf.

These fruit and nut bars are easy to make and deliciously chewy.

We've used both orange and lemon rind in this recipe, together with the ginger and the steamed fish they create a lovely and exotic Asian aroma and taste.

Make any or all of the three marinades shown here for your next family barbecue.

the sweet cucumber and peanut sauce can be made up to four days ahead. Note

A delicious, hearty breakfast dish for the cooler months.

The beauty of this pavlova roll is that you can experiment will all sorts of fruit to fill the centre. We've used banana, kiwi and passionfruit here, but any soft fruit will do. The result is still amazing.

This recipe specifies lamb leg steak, but it could be cooked with mid-loin chops or backstrap – just vary the cooking time accordingly. The sauce is rich and flavoursome – the secret being to cook the tomato paste first and to let the sauce cook down enough at the end.

The delicate flavour of ocean trout makes it the perfect fish for this crisp, tender three bean salad. Buttermilk makes for a creamy yet light dressing. Altogether lip-smacking.

Tasty crab cakes with a creamy tzatziki dip make a great starter to a casual dinner with friends.

Make this delicious Italian specialty your new Christmas staple.

Inspired by the classic nursery rhyme, this gorgeous yellow moon cake - straight from The Australian Women's Weekly's famous 'Children's Birthday Cake Book' cookbook - is sure to thrill your child on their birthday.

With the added flavour of bacon, leek and brussels sprouts, this lovely chicken dish is delicious served with crusty bread to mop up all the tasty juices.

So good on the barbecue that my family never wants takeaway, they want me to cook it, instead.

This buttery shortcake is filled with apricot jam and topped with crunchy blanched almonds.

these delicate biscuits can be coloured to suit your theme; they look lovely in one colour, or layered using different colours, however, it is quicker and easier to ice the biscuits in the same colour. equipment 6.5cm (2½-inch) round cutter 5cm (2-inch) round cutter 3.5cm (1¼-inch) round cutter 6 paper piping bags (page 221) tweezers […]

This recipe is gluten-free, wheat-free, yeast-free and dairy-free. Note

Serve salad warm or at room temperature. Note

Palmiers are at their best eaten warm from the oven, but they can be made a day ahead; store in an airtight container. Note

Roast chicken with garlic potatoes, olives and rosemary from Australian Women's Weekly.

These gorgeous poached pears are slow-cooked in a sugary sweet syrup and served drizzled with a fragrant coffee sauce and crisp hazelnut wafers.

Italian-style burgers with a delicious homemade ripe tomato sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.

You need half a large barbecued chicken to get the amount of shredded meat required for this recipe. Note

Served with grilled asparagus, this stunning whole baked snapper is brimming with zesty flavours.

The pork can be crumbed 6 hours ahead. Keep covered in the refrigerator. The slaw can be prepared 6 hours ahead, add the dressing just before serving. You could sprinkle the slaw with a few fennel fronds, if you like. Note

A quick and easy beef stir-fry with black bean sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.

We used glacé peaches and pineapple in this delicious, moist cake recipe. Glacé pears, apricots, cherries and figs could also be used.

Try this delicious, easy dinner of dreamy white bean purée, crispy pan-fried fish and zesty herb sauce.

Drizzled in a garlic yoghurt sauce, this colourful salad is full of flavour and nutrition.

If you don’t have purple food colouring, use a few drops each of red and blue food colouring until the desired shade of purple is achieved. Note

This recipe is also egg-free and nut-free Cornichon, French for gherkin, is a very small variety of pickled cucumber; they are available from delicatessens and most major supermarkets. Handy hint; you can use a larger cutter of any shape instead of the small cutter used here. The fillings will keep, covered, overnight in the fridge; […]