Chicken and corn soup
A light and fragrant traditional Chinese soup.
Cottage pie
An ultimate comfort food favourite.
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Slow-cooker lamb chops with ratatouille
Simply set and forget.
Chocolate and smoked almond ice-cream sandwiches
These indulgent treats are perfect for people who love to make things from scratch.
Boston baked beans
Hot, heart and the ultimate comfort food, these delicious slow cooked Boston-style baked beans are great enjoyed with a thick slice of toast for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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Christmas eve fruit cake
This cake also can be made up to 6 months ahead. Turn it into an emergency Christmas pudding by brushing with liqueur, heating in the microwave and serving with ice-cream or custard. Note
Little Christmas puddings
These little Christmas puddings, all figgy and fruity and dark with Guinness, make for a sophisticated festive pudding.
Moist Christmas cake
A Christmas staple.
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Easy Christmas cake
It's beginning to taste a lot like Christmas.
Cranberry and macadamia turkey buffe
The whole family will be filled with Christmas cheer.
Sago plum pudding
This delicious sago plum pudding is great for sharing with friends at your Christmas lunch or dinner.
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Sweet pea, cinnamon and orange cake
Citrus-lovers will adore this sweet pea and orange cake layered with decadent orange buttercream. Indulging in this one is an utter delight.
Gluten-free and dairy-free steamed pudding
Get ahead this Christmas and our gluten-free and dairy-free pudding ahead of the day for zero fuss.
Classic steamed Christmas pudding
This classic pudding is best served with plenty of warm vanilla or brandy custard
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Argentinean empanadas
Filled with slow-cooked beef, spices and green olives, these crispy empanadas make a heavenly snack or light meal with salad.
Hearty beef and barley casserole
The perfect meal to warm you up on cold nights.
White chocolate and berry cheesecake slice
A classic combo!
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Honey-mustard chicken
A classic casserole that warms you up from the inside out.
Slow-cooker pork and lemongrass curry
Hearty, warming and packed full of flavour, this delicious pork and lemongrass curry is the easiest way you'll make an authentic Asian style curry at home. Simply pop all the ingredients in the slow-cooker, and let the magic happen.
Lemon curd and poppy seed crêpe cake
Poppy seeds add a delicious pop to this creamy, elegant lemon curd crepe cake topped with vanilla blueberries. Serve this for your loved ones on a special occasion.
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Slow-cooker lamb cassoulet
This tender and moist slow-cooker lamb cassoulet is the perfect option for dinner tonight - warm, hearty and delicious.
Lamb shanks and eggplant stew
Nourish your family with this delicious lamb shank and eggplant stew.
Pork and veal meatballs with fennel
This simple Italian meal is great for dinner, using only a handful of ingredients to make a delicious and filling dish.
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Slow-cooked red pork curry
This simple Thai curry creates big flavours with little effort thanks to the slow-cooker.
Slow-cooker red pork curry
A fragrant red curry with slow-cooked pork that will melt in your mouth.
Stuffed capsicums
Baked until soft and sweet and stuffed with lentils, quinoa, fetta, and black olives for a truly impressive meal.
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Julie Goodwin’s lamb shank cacciatore
A warming family dinner.
Tamarind and lemongrass lamb ribs
Sweet, dark and sticky ribs!
Camp oven lamb roast with vegetables
One of the best things about going camping is being able to use a camp oven to make this tender roast with vegetables.
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Braised beef brisket
A tender and flavourful beef brisket perfect for warming the soul.
Boeuf bourguignon
This popular dish has stood the test of time. Beef Bourguignon (Bœuf Bourgignon in French) is a world wide loved classic for a reason.
Paprika chicken
Tender pieces of chicken in a fragrant creamy sauce, this slow- cooker paprika chicken served with creamy mash is the embodiment of comfort food.
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Slow-cooker lamb with kale and pomegranate
This sweet, meltingly-tender lamb recipe makes a show-stopping dinner-party dish.
Slow-cooker lamb kleftiko with potatoes
Let the slow cooker work its magic and come home to a meal that's ready when you are.
Osso buco Milanese
This is the classic osso buco dish, Osso Buco Milanese is a ragu of tender veal on the bone, served on a bed of saffron risotto and topped with herby, garlicky gremolata.
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Beef lasagne
Nothings beats a classic beef lasagne; dish this family favourite up tonight for a dinner that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Lamb and baby eggplant curry with cashew and coconut
A rich, fragrant lamb and baby eggplant curry with cashew and coconut.
Curried lentil pies
Curried vegetarian pot pies with a pumpkin and potato mash.
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Chicken and mushroom soup
Warm up with this delicious chicken and mushroom soup - a true family favourite.
Osso bucco
Osso bucco is a Milanese specialty of cross-cut veal shanks, slow cooked to perfection. It is most popular served with creamy mash, and is even better the next day.
Sweet and sour chicken
Delight the family with this sweet and sour chicken packed with vegetables and pineapple chunks for a hearty slow-cooked dinner.
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Pear tarte Tatin
This classic upside down French pastry is works just as well with sweet, caramelised pears as it does as an apple tarte Tatin
Brown sugar caramel sponge
The ultimate afternoon tea cake.
Vanilla panna cotta with berry compote
Italian for 'cooked cream', panna cotta is a soft, sweet set-cream dessert that wobbles like a delicious jelly. Served here with mixed-berry compote for a burst of tart flavour.
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Slow-cooked lamb with white beans
Tender slices of slow-cooked lamb are delicious served with these savoury braised white beans.
Roast leg of pork with apple sauce
It's all about the crackle!
Slow-cooker coq au vin
Breathe in and smell the aromas...
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Pho bo
Pho (pronounced 'fur') is a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup that relies on its slow-cooked, fragrantly spiced broth for maximum flavour.
Tomato and chilli jam
Make this simple, spicy homemade chilli jam and package it up in jars to share with friends - or keep it all to yourself.
Moroccan lamb salad with pomegranate and walnuts
Succulent, juicy lamb salad with fresh pomegranate and crunchy walnuts - the perfect balance of texture and flavour, and perfect for dinner tonight!
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Maggie Beer’s roast turkey with cumquat pistachio stuffing and Cumberland sauce
If you really want to impress this Christmas you can't go past Maggie Beer's roast turkey with cumquat pistachio stuffing and a velvety Cumberland sauce
Gingerbread gift boxes
These gingerbread gift boxes are an adorable (and edible) way to package up any sweet treat. Go all out this Christmas and whip up a bunch for dessert.
20 Christmas dinner recipes that aren’t Christmas ham
Add a little variety to your festive menu this year.
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Nutella cheesecake
This creamy cheesecake gets its flavour from the popular chocolate hazelnut spread. Decorated with edible glitter and a Grand Ferrero it makes an impressive Christmas centrepiece.
19 turkey recipes for the festive season
Our best Christmas turkey recipes for Christmas lunch or dinner ideas, complete with Christmas stuffing recipes like our stuffed turkey roll recipe.
Mouthwatering glazed Christmas ham recipes
A selection of spectacular Christmas ham recipes and inspiration for you next glazed Christmas ham including delicious summer recipes for an Australian Christmas
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Coconut sago puddings
Full of natural, sweet flavours, these deliciously creamy coconut sago puddings make the ultimate dessert after any meal!
Raspberry gelato
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.
Bread crisps with confit tomatoes
Looking for a new snack or canape? Slow-roasted tomatoes on home-baked bread crisps with ricotta and olive paste will be sure to impress your guests. Leftover tomatoes can be stored in the fridge and make a great pre-dinner snack.
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White bean, avocado and capsicum salad
This 5-ingredient salad is full of protein-rich white beans. Finished with a simple red wine vinegar dressing, it's not only easy, it's also delicious and budget-friendly too.
Beef rump with smashed potatoes & anchovy vinaigrette
'Meat and potatoes' gets a glam makeover in this stunning roast that's sure to impress at the dinner table. Perfect for a big family dinner or when you have guests over.
Julie Goodwin’s braised pork
Julie Goodwin's glorious braised pork rashers are slow cooked in a Chinese style marinade to create this beautiful melt-in-your-mouth meat dish.
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Banoffee meringue with honeycomb
This banoffee meringue is set to impress with layers of crispy toffee, tender banana and rich cream all on top of a crumbly sweet meringue base.
Slow-cooked lamb with braised green beans
Roasted till it's soft and tender, served with light tortillas and braised bean, our slow-cooked lamb is worth every second.
Mint jelly
Granny Smith apples are best for this recipe. The jelly has a natural soft pink colour before the colouring is used; you can omit the colouring, if you prefer. Note
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Rabbit stifado
Ask the butcher to chop the rabbit into pieces for you. Note
Cuban black bean soup in the slow cooker
Enjoy delicious south-of-the-border flavours in this simple, but delicious, ham and vegetable soup that does not hold back on the spice!
Chunky quince, rosè and vanilla preserve
This fragrant and sweet quince preserve is perfect served with a sharp cheese and crackers or warm scones or toast.
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Simnel cake
Packed with fruit, spices and marzipan, Simnel Cake is an Easter tradition. We’ve made ours with chunks of marzipan and decorated it with pretty flowers.
Vegetable lasagne
This delicious vegetarian lasagne might start out as your Meat-free Monday inspiration but, believe us, it's just as good on Tuesday for lunch!
Roast turkey with bacon, onion and sage stuffing
Tis the season for this tender, flavoursome, and mouthwatering roast turkey with bacon, onion and sage stuffing - perfect for Christmas lunch or dinner!
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Julie Goodwin’s pineapple glazed ham
This delicious Christmas ham from the mind of Masterchef winner, Julie Goodwin, celebrates Australian Christmas flavours with a stunning and sweet pineapple glaze.
Irish fruit cake
This fruit cake is a traditional Irish favourite. Perfect for Christmas, it uses Irish whiskey to get an authentic Irish Christmas pudding flavour.
French onion lamb chops
Slow-cooking lamb chops in French onion soup makes for tender meat with the sweet savouriness of onions. Served with Paris mash and green beans, this simple dish is sure to satisfy.
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Shredded Mexican chicken and beans
The delicious combination of tender shredded chicken and slow cooked beans makes this slow cooker Mexican dish absolutely delicious. Enjoy it warm for a family weeknight dinner.
Chicken and chorizo paella in a slow cooker
This slow cooker paella recipe takes this delicious Valencian dish and gives it the benefit of modern convenience.
Flying ghost Halloween cake
Carefully draped fondant is the secret to this spooky floating ghost cake, which makes a stunning Halloween centrepiece.
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Pork leg roast with sage potatoes
Pair it with a delectable apple sauce for a fabulous Sunday roast.
Chia pots
Able to be topped with the seasonal fruit of your choice, these scrumptious and healthy chia seed pots are a great idea to make for special occasion brunches and breakfasts.
Chocolate Christmas pudding
Chocoholics will adore this decadent update on the classic steamed Christmas pudding. Cut yourself a big slice and serve warm drizzled with our delicious homemade custard and fresh berries.
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Roast pork shoulder with stuffed onions and pickled pear
Make a statement with this beautiful roast from The Australian Women's Weekly's 'The Butcher' cookbook. With sweet stuffed onions, pickled pears and crackling to die for, it's sure to be requested time and time again.
Cookies and cream igloo
Topped with a snowman, this ice-cream igloo will make the perfect end to a Christmas Day lunch. Taking only 30 minutes to prep, it’s a great make-ahead dessert recipe that the chocoholics will love!
Slow-cooker soy-braised pork
Set and forget this family favourite that will cook to tender perfection through the day.
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Berry and rose meringue cake
Requested time and time again, this gorgeous layer cake from The Australian Women's Weekly's Best Ever Recipes cookbook is a favourite for a reason - it's the perfect combination of sweet and stunning.
Slow-cooker Italian-style chicken with tomatoes and pepperoni
Succulent chicken thigh fillets and slices of Italian pepperoni are slow-cooked to perfection.
Beef in red wine
Tender beef simmered in a beautiful red wine sauce makes a wonderfully warming and oh-so-impressive dinner dish for a crowd. Serve with baby carrots for a simply delicious meal that's worth the wait!
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20 easy rice pudding recipes
Beautifully creamy and wonderfully versatile, a classic rice pudding is just perfect for dessert. And whether you have a full day for the slow-cooker to work its magic, or just need 15 minutes with a pressure cooker, these delicious recipes have you covered. Try our coconut rice pudding topped with poached pears for a perfect winter treat or serve up a truly decadent Spanish caramel version to impress. Dig in!
Berry cheesecake slice
A classic berry cheesecake always goes down a treat and this easy, no-bake slice will become your go-to whenever you're looking to impress. Top with sweet berry syrup and cream for the ultimate indulgence.
Baked strawberry cheesecake
You can't go wrong with a classic cheesecake and our delicious strawberry baked recipe is the perfect pick. Serve it topped with cream and fresh strawberries for a stunning centrepiece.
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Slow-roast lamb shoulder with garlicky potatoes and tomato salad
With tender, falling-off-the bone lamb shoulder, mouth-watering garlic potatoes and a fresh tomato salad, this recipe is a delicious, never-fail Sunday roast that's perfect for feeding the whole family.
Lemon and blackberry cottage cheesecake
With zesty lemon and blackberries, this gorgeous cheesecake from The Australian Women's Weekly's 'Eat Well Live Well' cookbook is more tangy than sweet and is as delicious as it is pretty.
Vegan egg-free meringues
We used aquafaba and cream of tartar as tasty alternatives in these 100% vegan meringues. Serve topped with your favourite summer fruits for a light sweet treat in these warm months!
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Sweet and sour pork belly with apple slaw
Perfect pork, crispy crackling and a sensational sweet and sour sauce - this Asian-inspired recipe is a wonderfully modern addition your Christmas spread.
Dark chocolate and orange Christmas slice
The classic Christmas fruit cake is made even sweeter with the addition of rich dark chocolate and orange. Cut into bite-sized pieces and top with macadamia brittle for a festive holiday dessert.
Beef and beer pie
A deliciously hearty beef and beer filling is encased in a buttery parmesan and pepper pastry to create a perfect weekend dinner. Be warned, though, your loved ones will be asking for seconds!
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Macadamia and fig Christmas pudding
The addition of sweet and juicy figs and crunchy Australian macadamia nuts puts a delightful twist on the classic steamed Christmas pudding. Cut yourself a big slice and serve warm with a drizzle of cream.
Mango and passionfruit pavlova
This iconic Australian dessert is made even more delicious with the addition of fresh tropical fruits. Whip up this gorgeous pavlova for a special occasion, birthday party or Christmas celebration.
Chocolate hazelnut mousse cake
This impressive looking cake is a chocolate-lover's dream, complete with triple-choc shards, chocolate hazelnut mousse and an airy chocolate cake. You'll want to bring it out for special events, birthdays and weddings.
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16 ultimate slow cooker ideas for winter
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The ultimate lamb shanks recipe collection
Lamb shanks are one of the most irresistible meats when cooked well, and are best enjoyed falling off the bone and swimming in sauce. We've pulled together our favourite recipes, from Moroccan lamb shanks to curries, stews and a classic red wine number. Enjoy!