Dinner

Don’t be tempted add extra flour to your gnocchi, or it will become heavy and chewy. Note

Pasta will take 10-12 minutes to cook. Or you can use fresh pasta, which will take only a few minutes, making this an even speedier dish. Make this dish even faster by using a ready-made pesto sauce instead of making your own gremolata. Note

Tender eye fillet steak wrapped with prosciutto, served with a delicious creamy mushroom sauce, sprinkled with chives and accompanied with mashed potato and a fresh salad.

Make fresh breadcrumbs in a food processor using torn stale bread. Keep any leftovers in an airtight zip-lock bag in the freezer for up to one month. Note

Use as a meal accompaniment or as a meal in itself, served with crusty bread and salad, if you like. Note

Quinoa is the seed of a native South American plant. You can find it in the health-food section of most supermarkets. If unavailable, use couscous. Note

Add blanched broccoli florets, asparagus or corn kernels, if desired. Note

Blade or topside is good value but very lean, so roasting slowly at a lower temperature, 160°C, makes it tender. Note

To roast tomatoes, place them in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Season. Bake 10-15 minutes with mushrooms, until beginning to collapse. Note

For a quick tasty meal try this salami and sage pasta mixed together with creamy parmesan. The tomatoes, salami and olives can be saut�ed in a little oil before adding to pasta.

Simple, easy and delicious, you'll likely have all the ingredients you need for this pasta dish in your fridge or pantry already.

For quality beef, keep an eye out for the Meat Standards Australia (MSA) symbol at participating butchers and supermarkets. Note

Pre-made pancake wrappers are available from Asian supermarkets. To make your own crepes, whisk 1 cup plain flour, 300 millilitres milk and egg together. Cook 2 tablespoons of mixture at a time, in a lightly oiled pan over medium heat, until golden. Turn and cook the other side. Note

This hearty soup is full of delicious Moroccan spices, lamb, pumpkin and chickpeas to create the perfect warming winter dish. Serve with a sprinkling of coriander and with plenty of flatbread

Deliciously spicy chicken with couscous and crisp chorizo recipe brought to you by Woman�s Day. Serve with natural yoghurt and freshly steamed green beans.

Make smaller pasties for great finger food. Note

If using young, sweet asparagus, you can simply shave it and add to the pasta without cooking. Thicker, woody asparagus needs the ends trimmed and can be blanched in boiling water 1 minute before adding to the pasta. If you prefer, replace the crab with 250 grams peeled, cooked prawns and add to the pan […]

To make crispy potatoes, boil 1kg baby potatoes until tender, drain well and toss in 2 tablespoons olive oil. Spread over a preheated barbecue plate on high and squash each potato down gently with a fork or potato masher. Cook 15-20 minutes, turning once, until golden and crispy. Season to taste and serve with lemon […]

Some days you just want to bite into a big juicy chunk of steak and this recipe, with a scrumptious diane sauce, is sure to satisfy all those cravings.

It is important to trim excess pastry when covering the beef. Don’t have the pastry too thick at the joins or the pastry will not cook through. To decorate, cut small leaves from pastry scraps and secure them to the beef wellington with a little of the egg before baking. Note

A traditional British dish, a fully dressed Guard of Honour rack of lamb is fit for any celebration or festive occasion.

Here’s a wonderful stomach filling recipe the whole family will love and costs so little to make

A master stock comes from Chinese cooking and refers to a stock which is repeatedly reused to poach or braise meats. Note

Ligurian olives are named after the Italian region of Liguria and are small, with a delicate, slightly sweet flavour. If not available, slice the cheeks from other olives. Note

Use any type of pasta you prefer for this dish. If you can’t find soy beans, use broad instead. Note

We made coleslaw using 2 caps sliced cabbage, 1/2 bunch picked watercress, 1 seeded and finely sliced red capsicum and 1 shredded carrot, dressed with combined 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon of cider vinegar and 2 teaspoons of seeded mustard. Note

Addictive and tender teriyaki chicken drumettes. Serve on a bed of steamed rice with bok choy and you�ll have a delicious homemade teriyaki chicken that the family will love.

For a hotter curry, use vindaloo paste. For a mild heat, try making with korma paste. Note

Prepare couscous following packet instructions usually 1 cup couscous to 1 cup hot water or stock. Note

Keeping a big pasta bake in the freezer is the perfect solution to feeding last-minute dinner guests. To freeze, allow to cool then wrap well in plastic wrap and foil. Label and freeze for up to 3 months. Note

Pearl couscous is also called Israeli couscous or Moghrabieh. It can be replaced in this recipe with risoni. Note

Chilling makes the croquettes easier to handle during cooking and also helps the coating adhere. Try other flavours, such as salmon, dill and lemon. Note

Pearl barley is higher in fibre than white rice. Try brown rice for a gluten-free fibre hit. Note

You can make your own Moroccan spice mix: combine 1 tsp each of ground cumin, ground coriander and ground ginger, and 1/2 tsp each of allspice, cinnamon and cayenne pepper. Note

Moussaka with delicious layers of potato, eggplant and lamb mince, topped with a beautiful creamy white sauce and tasty cheese. This rich-tasting Greek-style dish is tasty yet light and healthy.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of chilli flakes for a touch of spice. Note

Fresh pasta makes for a quick meal as it takes less time to cook than dried. Note

Too much flour in gnocchi makes it rubbery. Warm first batches of gnocchi in oven while doing rest. Note

Full of flavour, tender, juicy roast chicken pieces are beautiful served straight from the pan with their lemon and rosemary sauce. Add a side of vegetables for a healthy family dinner.

As a guide, cook turkey 15-20 minutes per 500g (including stuffing weight) plus 20 minutes, until juices run clear when tested. Note

Juicy tortilla crumbed chicken pieces have found their perfect match with enticing tequila sauce so have a fiesta with this Mexican delight.

To serve as a cold pasta salad, swap poached eggs jar hard boiled chop and sprinkle over. Note

Baked until flavours have fused and sprinkled with parsley - Sour cream and eggs are mixed together with tuna, rice, onion and spinach to create this scrumptious tuna and rice dish.

Smoked tarakihi with crispy bacon and minted, warm new potato and fennel salad

This mild Vietnamese curry is brimming with flavour, from star anise and cinnamon to carrot and lemongrass.

Delight your dinner guests with this gourmet dish worthy of any restaurant. Tender wagyu steaks and grilled to perfection and served topped with proscuitto wrapped scampi and a homemade chilli fig jam.

This light, flavourful pasta, salmon and asparagus salad recipe is a perfect fuss-free lunch or dinner. Featuring lemony dressing, creamy ricotta and vibrant peas, this dish is sure to hit the spot

To prepare eggs, place in a small saucepan of cold water. Bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes. Drain. Cool under cold running water. Peel and chop. Note

To skin frozen broad beans, blanch in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, refresh under cold water and peel off grey outer skin. Note

This soup freezes well – but do so after pureeing and before adding the cream. When reheating, simmer 3 minutes, reduce heat and swirl in cream. Note

This mild Vietnamese curry is brimming with flavour, from star anise and cinnamon to carrot and lemongrass.