Vegan Christmas recipes for a plant-based festive season
Are you catering for vegan family members or just trying to incorporate a more plant-based menu this year? No matter the reason, our vegan Christmas recipes have got you covered
Pumpkin and maple bacon tarts with fried eggs
These easy tarts with pumpkin, maple-bacon and fried egg will take your brunch game up a notch and be sure to impress.
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Spiced apple filo coil
Layers of light pastry encase fragrant poached apple and coiled to create a pie with a twist. Our fruity filo coil is a lovely light way to end a meal.
Upside down rhubarb ginger and hazelnut cake
Ginger-spiced rhubarb gives this upside down cake its vibrant red colour and a beautiful tart flavour that balances nicely with the delicate hazelnut cake.
White chocolate cheesecake
This baked white chocolate cheesecake uses sour cream to make it creamy with a slight tartness that goes beautifully with a chocolate biscuit base.
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Passionfruit teacake
This light and summery tea cake is topped with a sweet and fruity icing. With an added swirl of coconut and passionfruit through the centre, it's a real treat for lovers of the fruit.
Red curry coconut chicken with sweet potato
Roast your chicken and sweet potatoes with red curry paste and coconut milk for an interesting twist on roast chicken and potatoes.
Sun-dried tomato and asparagus tart
Tangy flavours of fetta and sun-dried tomatoes combine to create a perfect filling for these golden tarts.
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Flourless chocolate hazelnut cake
Don't miss out on the goodness of chocolate cake just because you're gluten free. This dark, rich and nutty cake cuts out the flour, but not the warm and gooey textures.
Curry puffs
Spicy, tasty and incredibly moreish, these little puffs are perfect for parties or as a scrumptious starter.
Chipotle spiced chicken pieces with creamed corn and sweet potato wedges
With a plethora of tantalising spices, these chipotle spiced chicken pieces do not skip on the flavour, that's for sure.
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Layered banana butterscotch cake
You need about 7 overripe medium bananas for this recipe. Note
Rhubarb crumble
When grating orange rind, make sure you don’t include any white pith as it tastes bitter. Note
Almond-crusted turkey parmigiana
This turkey parmigiana recipe uses almond meal in place of breadcrumbs for an extra tasty low-carb spin on the classic schnitzel.
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Cream cheese-filled banana bread
Forget cream cheese frosting - this banana bread has tangy delicious cream cheese all through it!
Baked labne cheesecake with strawberry and pomegranate
The luscious silky texture of this tangy cheesecake with strawberries and pomegranate is a beautiful and irresistible dessert.
Potato and leek soup
This dish is the perfect example of just how rich and satisfying an inexpensive soup without meat or stock can be.
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Chocolate & strawberry Easter pavlova
We have a pavlova recipe for every occasion! With chocolate dipped strawberries, this beautiful chocolate pavlova is an elegant way to celebrate Easter.
Cauliflower pizza
Sink your teeth into this deliciously wholesome, healthier cauliflower pizza - loaded with fresh tasty ingredients and mouthwatering flavour!
Postre chajá cake
Postre chajá was created by the owner of a family restaurant in Uruguay. He called his meringue-based dessert 'chajá' after an indigenous bird of the same name, whose fluffy white neck and head plumage reminded him of the meringue. The ability to spot the resemblance seems to be unique to the cake's creator.
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Noughts and crosses chocolate chip easter buns
Inject an extra dose of fun for the kids at Easter, with these white chocolate-chip buns glazed with pink icing.
Low-carb turkey and kale lasagne
This Italian comfort food favourite uses lean ground turkey mince making it healthy alternative for everyone!
Chamomile honey cake
Unwind with a slice of our chamomile honey cake - delicious served fresh from the oven with a drizzle of honey and a cup of tea.
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Roast veal with capsicum relish
This relish can also be served alongside lightly grilled lean meat, chicken and fish.
Chilli garlic char-grilled octopus
This chargrilled octopus recipe is bursting with garlic and chilli flavours for absolutely moreish barbecue dish.
White chocolate and cranberry buns
These beautifully glossy buns are studded with sweet white chocolate bits and tart cranberries to create a lovely morning or afternoon treat. They use the same basic mix for hot cross buns, making a great alternative for Easter treats.
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Hazelnut crescents
Bathed in a sprinkling of icing sugar, these Greek style hazelnut crescent biscuits are a delightfully moreish snack to have with your mid-morning coffee or tea. They also make a thoughtful gift.
Kale pizza with smoked salmon and avocado
A delicious low carb kale pizza crust recipe topped with smoked salmon and avocado, rich in protein and beneficial fats for a health-conscious spin.
20 sweet desserts using condensed milk
Got a can of condensed milk on hand? You're on track to making of world of different decadent desserts. From tarts to slices, eclairs to cakes - is there nothing this simple ingredient can't do?
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Lemon sour cream cake
This sweet and tangy lemon sour cream cake recipe is just the thing for an afternoon tea treat.
Koala birthday cake
This cuddly koala cake recipe comes from our beloved Children's Birthday cake book.
Cricket pitch birthday cake
This classic cricket pitch birthday cake comes from the pages of our beloved Children's Birthday Cake Book and is the perfect cake for any cricket fan's birthday!
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Vegan rendang curry with jackfruit and spelt flatbread
This curry recipe makes use of mild, tender jackfruit for a vegan dinner infused with delicious Indonesian rendang spices.
Sweet potato brownies with espresso topping
This sweet potato brownie recipe with espresso icing is featured in Dr Joanna McMillan's book - Brain Food. As well as being a delicious chocolate treat, cocoa is rich in antioxidants.
Kale and quinoa frittata
This kale and quinoa frittata recipe is featured in Dr Joanna McMillan's book - Brain Food. This dish is an excellent way to load up on healthy green veggies, loaded with Vitamin A and caretenoids for eye health.
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Spaghetti squash con queso
This delicious spaghetti squash recipe is the perfect way to enjoy this mild and tender vegetable, and when it's drowning in deliciously spiced cheese sauce it makes an incredibly comforting meal.
Crackling pork rib eye with honey & lemon glaze
The secret to the crispy, delicious crackling on this glazed pork rib eye is your very own bathroom hair-dryer. Rubbed liberally with salt and then dried thoroughly, this will be the only way you make crackling from now on.
Toffee apple cake
This toffee apple cake recipe is inspired by the sticky, sweet carnival treats but is sophisticated enough to be a stunning centrepiece at your next dinner party.
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Chocolate pavlovas with strawberry compote
Chocolate and strawberries are a match made in heaven and so are these luscious pavlovas. But be warned, it will be almost impossible to stop at one.
Staggeringly easy blueberry custard pastries
Sweet, smooth custard and delicate blueberries sandwiches between layers of tender puff pastry make an impressive, yet jaw-dropping simple dessert.
Boiled passionfruit cake
Put the kettle on and enjoy a thick slice of this deliciously dense fruit cake.
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Barbecued ham
Serve slices of this mouth-watering ham with juicy barbecued pineapple.
Mini pavlovas with vanilla syrup strawberries
You could experiment with a variety of different berry toppings here. Whatever you choose, you just can't beat a pav topped with whipped cream and berries and drenched in syrup.
Perfect Christmas side dishes for any dinner table
Perfect Christmas side dishes are essential to rounding out your delicious Christmas dinner. Here, we've gathered together everything from fresh summer salads and roast potatoes, to creamy polenta, sweet potato chips and cheesy corn cobs. So whether you're going for a slow-roasted lamb shoulder or a marinated side of salmon, there is something here for you.
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20 festive Christmas pudding recipes
When it comes to an Australian Christmas, the meal isn't fully complete without Christmas puddin! So we've pulled together a selection of our favourite Christmas pudding recipes for your enjoyment. Enjoy!
Rich pecan and chocolate fruit cake
The addition of sweet, creamy chocolate and nutty pecans is brilliant in this classic Christmas fruit cake recipe. Serve yourself a big slice and serve warm or cool with a drizzle of cream or ice-cream.
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Pork and veal meatballs with fresh tomato sauce
Make an iconic bowl of spaghetti and meatballs with this delicious pork and veal meatball recipe. Cooking in a deliciously spiced tomato sauce, this one is sure to hit the spot.
Dairy-free gelato
Love ice-cream but find it doesn't love you back? Fear not! This dairy-free gelato is full of delicious flavour and texture, and makes for the perfect summer treat!
Carrot and banana cake
Ever wondered what it would be like to combine carrot cake and banana cake? This dense and moist cake is delicious topped with a rich and tangy cream cheese frosting.
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Creepy and creative Halloween recipe ideas everyone will love
Get creative with these Halloween recipe ideas for sweet and savoury treats that will spook and delight.
Poppy seed & hazelnut layer cake with raspberry mascarpone
Nutty poppyseed and hazelnut sponge sandwiched between layers of sweet, thickened mascarpone and fresh, bright raspberries drizzled with dark chocolate ganache.
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Fresh cherry pies with orange cream cheese pastry
These pretty little pies taste just as good as they look. Use fresh cherries when they are in season; otherwise thawed frozen cherries will do.
Roasted rhubarb custard tart
The rich redness of the rhubarb manages to make this dish look both striking and sophisticated. Few will be able to resist the charms of the deliciously tart topping hiding a rich creamy custard filling.
Brown rice and roast pumpkin salad
Bold flavours of roast pumpkin, maple syrup and soy sauce mix with brown rice and leafy greens to give your view of salads a pleasant refresher.
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Caramel pavlova with rhubarb
Try this famous Australian dessert for yourself with a modern addition of sweet caramel and rhubarb.
Roasted beetroot and millet salad
This nourishing roasted beetroot and millet salad is the perfect balance of flavour and texture. Full of wholesome ingredients, this is one tasty dish you can feel good about eating!
Baked risotto with sausage and cherry tomatoes
This oven-baked risotto is perfect for a quick family dinner. Hearty and delicious, minus all the stirring!
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Lamb and silverbeet cannelloni
Roll up this tubular pasta classic filled with a mouthwatering combination of minced lamb, silver beet, cheese and herbs.
Limoncello meringue pies
Bite-sized treats of zingy lemon and fluffy sweet meringue are a delightful afternoon tea or dessert treat.
Orange and fennel seed pound cake
Satisfy your sweet cravings with this delicious orange and fennel seed pound cake. It's packed full of floral, citrus flavours that go perfectly with your morning or afternoon cuppa!
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Basic white bread
There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread.
Baked penne with peas, mushroom and leek
Creamy, comforting and delicious, this baked penne with peas, mushroom and leek is what macaroni cheese wants to be when it grows up.
Black forest mud cake
This cake is an absolute winner. We've used maraschino cherries here, you can use fresh or canned cherries, if you like. Maraschino cherries are available from gourmet food stores and good delicatessens.
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Easy Spanish paella recipes
Originating in Valencia, Spain, this vibrant, versatile dish is always a crowd-pleaser. Think fluffy, fragrant rice teamed with a variety of seafood, chicken and chorizo, all simmered to perfection in a large pan - yum!
12 easy ways with octopus
Dive in to seafood this summer with our creative cephalopod recipes. From tender Greek-style recipes for the barbecue to Asian-inspired salads and stir-fries, these easy octopus dishes are designed to impress.
Brandy butter potato cake
Thin slices of potato are layered with lashings of brandy butter and baked to golden perfection for a Christmas-inspired side dish that pairs wonderfully with both meat and vegetarian mains.
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12 deliciously easy whole turkey recipes
Whether it's set to be your next Christmas centrepiece or just this Sunday's roast dinner, a flavoursome and succulent turkey is bound to impress. And with stuffing ideas including pancetta and macadamia, lemon and parsley and pear and prosciutto, you're sure to find a recipe you'll love. Happy cooking!
Bacon-wrapped beef meatloaf
Crispy glazed bacon is wrapped around a flavoursome beef and sausage mince meatloaf, making for a delicious update on the old-fashioned classic. Serve with creamy mash for a wholesome family meal.
Chicken in a pot
This delightful recipe from The Australian Women's Weekly's 'The Butcher' cookbook makes throwing together a delicious Sunday roast so simple. It's sure to be a hit at any dinner table.
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Creamy rice-based desserts you’ll love
Free rice from the confines of your dinner sides and let it shine in its own right as a delicious dessert. Whether you're looking for a creamy, warming rice pudding or tropical coconut rice balls, you're sure to find inspiration here. Let's get creative!
8 tasty nut roll tin recipes
These tasty nut roll tin bakes will bring back fond memories.
Sugar and spice cake with caramel and orange cream
Topped with toffee shards and sticky caramel, this layered cinnamon and ginger-spiced cake makes for a stunning Christmas dessert.
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Sticky sweet pork rashers with rice
There are few dinners as irresistible as this one. With a combination of honey, soy and plum sauce, it's the ultimate marinade for your pork rashers. You'll want a second, or even a third, serve!
Cookies and cream white choc mud cake
White chocolate-lovers, you can't get much better than this indulgent mud cake! Layered with a heavenly cookies and cream ganache and topped with oreos, it's pure decadence on a plate.
Comforting mac and cheese recipes for the soul
Creamy, cheesy and utterly moreish, a hearty macaroni and cheese bake is the ultimate comfort food. And whether you're looking for a traditional southern-style dish or one stirred through with crispy bacon, seafood or vegetables, you're sure to find inspiration here. It's comfort food at its finest.
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Chocolate semi-naked cake
Semi-naked and naked cakes are certainly the thing to serve at special occasions these days. We show you how to achieve a beautiful semi-naked chocolate mud cake, perfect anytime.
Caramel apple crumble cake
Golden and crumbly, this dense caramel and apple cake is wonderful with a cuppa for morning tea.
20 beautiful broth recipes
These clear soups are packed with healthy vegetables and tender meats for a warming, light meal for winter.
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Easy beef rogan josh
Marinated in a delicious garlicky yoghurt and slowly simmered to tender perfection, this fragrant beef rogan josh is sure to spice up dinner time. Serve topped with homemade kachumber and steamed rice.
Warming winter soups from The Australian Women’s Weekly
Be inspired by the Australian Women's Weekly soup recipes - they're just perfect for warming you up this winter.
Hearty bolognese soup
Make a batch of our delicious, easy bolognese sauce and then turn it into our warming bolognese soup. It's freezer-friendly, kind on your wallet and the family will adore it - what's not to love?
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Cheese and bacon flan
Warm and hearty, this tempting cheese and bacon flan makes a wonderful winter dinner dish.
Blushing quince pie
Delight in the sweet-yet-tart flavour of poached quince with this tempting pie.
Perfect pork curry recipes
Add some kick to your dinner repertoire with one of these tasty pork curry recipes. There's everything from our classic slow-cooked red curry and an authentic sour pork recipe to a quick Nepalese-inspired dish and our creative curry pies. So whether you have half a day or half an hour, these delicious dishes are just what you need to spice up dinner time. Let's get cooking!
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Roasted vegetable and chorizo risotto
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.
The perfect crème caramel
Is there any taste more sumptuous than smooth silky-textured custard with the contrast of bittersweet dark caramel? We think not. It's a culinary match made in heaven and it's not as tricky as you think.
Tasty tagine recipes
The Moroccan take on a slow-cooked stew, a tagine is a wonderfully versatile and hearty dish that's just perfect for Winter. These one-pot wonders are packed full of fragrant Moroccan spices, tender cuts of meat and delicious, healthy vegetables and are left to simmer to perfection for hours. And the best part? Very little work is required on your part; the pot does all the work! We're already dreaming of Morocco...
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Beef marengo
This delicious casserole is bursting with flavour thanks to a variety of spices, veggies and the easy addition of a cream of mushroom soup. Serve it up with bread and sour cream for a filling winter feast.
Greek-style roast chicken
A traditional roast chicken with delicious stuffing and buttery, tender flesh is a wonderfully economical dinner and a mouth-watering Greek-inspired version never goes out of style. Serve it up with olives.
Asian-style roast chicken
A traditional roast chicken with delicious stuffing and buttery, tender flesh is a wonderfully economical dinner and a mouth-watering Asian-inspired version never goes out of style. Serve it up with carrots.
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Spanish-style roast chicken
A traditional roast chicken with delicious stuffing and buttery, tender flesh is a wonderfully economical dinner and a mouth-watering Spanish-inspired version never goes out of style. Serve it up with zucchini.
20 German recipes to try at home
Wonderfully hearty and utterly delicious, German cuisine is the epitome of comfort food. Here, we've covered all the classics from sauerkraut and bratwurst to beautiful black forest cakes. You'll also find recipes adopted from the neighbouring country of Austria, with sour cherry strudels and traditional schnitzels making the cut. Just a taste of these gorgeous dishes will have you longing to visit Germany. Dig in!
Braised chicken with sherry and green olives
Sensational Spanish cuisine extends far beyond tapas and paella and this beautiful braised chicken dish is the proof. Baked in Spanish sherry and served with roast vegetables, it's one flavour-packed meal!
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24 easy beef stews and casseroles
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!
Sherry cherry and chocolate tart
With an easy shortcrust pastry base, sherry-infused morello cherries and a crumbly choc-almond topping, this Spanish-inspired tart recipe makes the perfect dessert idea. Serve it up with double cream.
Caramel mud layer cake
Decorated with an easy 'naked' butter cream frosting, vienna almonds and a sprinkle of edible flowers, this four-layer caramel mud cake will make an eye-catching centrepiece at any event. Simply stunning!
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Self-saucing pudding recipes
There's nothing more delightful than breaking through the cake-like top of a self-saucing pudding to reveal the hot, oozing centre within. And here, we've gathered our best recipes for your inspiration. Featuring everything from rich chocolate self-saucing puddings to lighter macadamia flavours, these indulgent, warming desserts are the perfect way to treat yourself during the cooler months. Serve with a dollop of ice-cream and a sprinkling of fruit and nuts for a winning dish.
Perfect Portuguese recipes for dinner and dessert
Portuguese chicken is a favourite, but there is so much more to this fiery cuisine than just the classics. From amazing seafood dishes such as a traditional caldeirada branco to the chicken we all know and love, these Portuguese recipes are sure to spice up your daily dinner routine. We've even included some fantastic desserts for the perfect finish to your meal. Dig in!