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For a quick and easy dinner, try this cheesy macaroni bake.

Feel free to add chilli, smoked paprika or herbs to suit the intended dish. Double the recipe and freeze in batches. Basic tomato sauce: • Substitute tinned tomatoes for vine-ripened ones in summer. • Try adding a pinch or two of herbs and spices depending on your desired recipe. • Sugar cuts the acid from […]

The ocean’s bounty is the basis for a dazzling array of mouth-watering meals

You can taste the ocean in this rich and hearty combination of shellfish.

This curry can be adapted with different kinds of seafood and made more or less spicy to suit everyone’s taste.

You can't go past the classics.

For flavour, add a strip of orange peel or use dried fruit and let it infuse and swell in the syrup.

Chunky-cut vegetables in this relish make a hearty, satisfying addition to many meals.

For flavour, colour and versatility, this is the pickle of all pickles!

Ginger and mint are a classic combo. Pair them with honey and soda water for a sensational drink.

I know it’s not the old-fashioned way of making jam, but it is fool proof and sometimes you just need to know it’s going to work and set perfectly. You can use either fresh berries (blackberries, raspberries, strawberries and blueberries) but also thawed frozen berries. I used half and half. The little knob of butter […]

Share some love with this totally dishy salmon meal.

To prevent syrup forming crystals, do not stir once boiled. Note

This jelly should have distinct layers. The clear lemon jelly contrasts with the spongy honeycomb base. Don’t worry if the mixture curdles – it’s meant to. Note

Cut a slice of this fruity tart and enjoy the fragrant undertones of rosewater. Best served with thick, whipped cream and a collection of family or friends.

Indulge in something a little more decadent with your pancakes than your normal jam topping with creamy ricotta and fresh apricots.

Suitable to freeze. Rice suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Ganache suitable to microwave. Note

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Not suitable to freeze or microwave. You could use double cream instead of mascarpone. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. If cooking chicken the day before, reserve some of the cooking liquid to pour over the sliced chicken meat before refrigerating. Note

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. The lamb can be marinated overnight for extra flavour. If you like a bit of sweetness in your curries, you can also add currants to the rice. Note

Cake suitable to freeze. Note

You'd be amazed at how well aromatic herbs complement the sweet, borderline tart, flavour of fresh strawberries. All supported by a delicate creamy panna cotta.

Not suitable to freeze. Suitable to microwave. Note

Try this traditional, triple-tested pilaf by the Australian Women's Weekly for a classic, healthy and exotic vegetarian dish full of wonderful spices and flavour.

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. The chilli jam recipe will make about 2 cups (500ml). It can be made a month ahead and kept refrigerated. Note

Suitable to freeze. Suitable to microwave. If you are short of time, omit the mustard seeds, extra onion and butter, then stir the spinach through the butter chicken at the end of the cooking time. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Suitable to freeze without yoghurt and egg. Suitable to microwave. Note

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze . Cherry Compote suitable to microwave. Note

Ice-cream can be made several days ahead. Apricot mixture can be made a day ahead. Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Un-iced cakes can be made four days ahead; store covered in an airtight container at room temperature or suitable to freeze. Ice cakes on the day of serving. Chocolate and butter suitable to microwave. Note

This recipe could also be made with sliced lamb steaks. Note

This delicious creamy soup is packed full of earthy mushroom flavour, making the perfect lunch or light dinner in the cooler months.

These divine little chocolate bonbons, studded with turkish delight, pistachios and cranberries, are like a grown-up version of rocky road.

These decadent bite sized cakes will leave an explosion of flavour in your mouth with every nibble. Perfect to serve at Christmas time, we've combined fragrant fruit mince pies with sweet, creamy melted chocolate.

Suitable to microwave. Note

Spicy Indian mango chutney

The treacly richness of golden syrup adds a dark, caramel tone to this moist chocolate cake with fudge icing.

"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

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

A simple recipe for a classic spread, a jar of lemon curd is always a welcome sight in the fridge.

Must be made at least six hours ahead. Not suitable to freeze. Suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Homemade salmon and cucumber sushi are a delicious way to celebrate fresh seafood over the summer. Kept chilled, they also make a delicious quick lunchbox filler too.

Stuffed with tender fish, prawns and scallops, these Asian inspired ravioli are a must try for all seafood lovers.

The flavour of the caponata improves greatly if made a day ahead. It can be served warm or at room temperature. The dish can be served on its own or with plenty of crusty bread. Not suitable to freeze. Suitable to microwave. Note

Curd will keep in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to three weeks. Use 3 lemons in place of oranges to make lemon curd. Note

Enjoy this warming, fragrant chicken broth as the base for your next casserole or risotto, or simple enjoy on it's own as a light soup on a cold winter's evening.

The flavours of this dessert are deliciously balanced with the sweetness of the strawberry sorbet offset by the tart fruit and syrup.

A tasty and textural vegetarian pasta everyone can enjoy.

If you don’t like spicy sausages, use your favourite sausages or frankfurts. You can cook the sausages before cutting them into chunks. Add some chopped red capsicum in step 4, if you like. White rice or a combination rice could be used in place of brown. Note

An Australian classic, this rich and creamy slice is beautiful served with a mug of coffee. The combination of passionfruit icing and decadent vanilla custard goes beautifully together.

You will need 1 2/3 cups raw rice to make 5 cups of cooked rice for this recipe. Note

Pile on the chilli if you like it hot, and enjoy with garlic bread and a glass of wine.

To purge vongole. rub any sand from the outside of the shell and soak them in a large bowl of cold salted (not fresh) water for about an hour. Often they’ve already been purged by the fishmonger. They will release some salty sea water while cooking so make sure you taste the sauce before adding […]

This delicious creamy curry will become a family favourite. Even the kids will love it!

Perfect for a quick and easy dinner on a Friday night, or as a share plate among friends just as you sit down to watch the footy, this chicken nachos dish by recipes+ will not last long.

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: Use curry powder instead of paste. Use chicken thigh fillets if you like. Add broccoli instead of snow peas. 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.

You could use macaroni instead of risoni, if preferred. For extra flavour, add spices such as ground cumin or fennel. Note

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.

Make ahead: Cook soup up to 2 days ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. To reheat: Place soup in a medium saucepan over low heat; stir until heated. Vegetarian: Use vegetable stock instead of chicken, and omit chorizo. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Note

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

This is one of those dishes you can turn to when a hearty, yet quick and easy meal is required. Save some leftovers to heat up for lunch the following day.

Buy large char-grilled red capsicum from the deli counter. If unavailable, use drained capsicum strips from a jar, available in the condiments aisle of supermarkets. Note

This creamy chicken, potato, leek and bacon casserole is packed full of flavoursome, hearty ingredients to create a warming family dinner for the cooler winter evenings.

To test that jam gels: Place a teaspoon of marmalade on a cold saucer; place in freezer for 2 minutes. Run finger through marmalade. If surface wrinkles and jam separates, it’s ready. Note