Dinner

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.

Greek-style roast lamb with potatoes, lamb recipe, brought to you by Australian Women's Weekly

A slow-cooked butter chicken topped with ricotta and coriander leaves. Serve with steamed basmati rice and warm naan bread, if you like

This easy dish requires a little bit of extra time to cook. I would usually make it on a weekend or a day where I can spend the extra effort making a dish that my family just raves over. My recipe serves four, but if your family is like mine, you might need to double the quantities. Have plenty of serviettes handy, too. This isn't the right meal for an elegant dinner party.

This slow-cooker chicken with leeks and artichokes is succulent and gorgeous served on a bed of mashed potatoes and drizzled with the cooking juices.

Use vegetable oil instead of peanut oil if you prefer. Pork scotch fillet steaks are also known as pork neck steaks. Pork is tender when it breaks apart easily with a fork. Gai lan is also known as chinese broccoli; use choy sum if you can’t get it. Using a large sharp knife, cut the […]

To freeze; complete recipe to the end of step 2. Place meatballs, in a single layer, on a baking paper-lined baking tray. Freeze for 2 to 3 hours or until firm. Transfer to a large snap-lock bag. Expel any excess air. Label, date and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. […]

Bring a simple dish of steak and salad to life with the addition of this piquant anchovy butter.

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

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

This moreish pasta dish is ideal for a family lunch or quick mid-week dinner.

Shell pasta, or conchiglie, is available in 3 sizes. In addition to the medium shell we used here, there is a smaller shell called conchigliette, which makes a great addition to soups, and a larger shell, called conchiglioni, which is usually served stuffed and baked. Note

Treat yourself to this tender, seared rib-eye steak with luscious grilled mediterranean vegetables.

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note

Slow cooker: suitable to the end of step 3. Pressure cooker: suitable to the end of step 3. Suitable to freeze at the end of step 3. Note

T-bone really is the king of steaks. This recipe brings out all the beautiful flavours of the beef with a zingy horseradish mascarpone dressing on the side.

This creamy, cheesy zucchini gratin makes a great side dish for dinner, or a lovely lunch with salad and fresh bread.

Bulk out a beef lasagne with lentils, for a healthy and cost-effective family dinner that's fully of protein and fibre.

You will need a 2.5-litre (10-cup) rice cooker for this recipe. Dried gnocchi-shaped pasta is available from the pasta section in most supermarkets. Dried gnocchi is generally shaped like a hollowed shell with a ridged surface. Fresh gnocchi usually contains potatoes, while dried gnocchi contains semolina flour and no potato. Note

You can replace orzo with risoni if you like. Orzo, like risoni, absorbs cooking liquid. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a little extra water. If you make this dish in advance, you will need to add some water or stock when reheating. Note

Leek lovers can add the thinly sliced white and pale green part of a leek to this delicious chicken and mushroom pie, just add it after the onion.

To make a simple pesto, pound 2 garlic cloves with a good pinch of salt in a mortar. Add 2 tablespoons pine nuts and a bunch picked basil leaves, pounding until a creamy paste forms. Blend in ⅓ cup olive oil and 2 tablespoons grated parmesan. Season with black pepper to taste. Note

You will need about 800g fresh peas in the pod for this recipe. The mince mixture and gremolata can be prepared several hours ahead. Reheat mince just before serving. Note

A healthy and hearty warm pasta and lamb salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Lamb shoulder chops and chump chops are also suitable for this recipe. Note

If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure,your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check with the manufacturer’s instructions before using. Note

The gamey flavour of venison, naturally sweet beets and a tangy raspberry vinaigrette make for a spectacular salad.

The veal can be marinated overnight. Note

Tagliatelle are long, flat strips of wheat pasta, slightly narrower and thinner than fettuccine.

Unfilled crepes can be frozen up to 2 months. Note

Healthy and lean veal steaks with Italian white bean salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

These succulent, tasty and filling stuffed eggplant halves are a great way of using up leftover bolognese sauce.

A quick and easy zucchini and corn pasta from Australian Women's Weekly.

Warm pasta provençale salad, a dish cooked in a sauce made with tomatoes, artichoke and olives.

We used swordfish in this recipe; tuna steaks and firm white fish cutlets would also be fine. The dressing can be made a day ahead, cover, store in the refrigerator. SEAFOOD It’s an Australian custom to eat seafood in summer, and we’d be mad not to, especially if we’re close to the sea. Prawns, scallops, […]

This cheesy bake is packed with veggies and perfect for the whole family.

Press the dough into a ball, then roll and stretch it on a floured surface. Using the heel of your hand, push the dough gently along the surface. After about 10 minutes, the dough should be smooth and springy. Adjust the hand roller to the thickest setting. Cut the dough in half and feed each […]

If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure, your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check with the manufacturer’s instructions before using. Covering the shanks with the cooked celery and leek is an easy way to keep the lamb hot and moist while you cook the […]

This particular version is Pakistani in origin, with a nod to India in its choice of spices. Garam masala is a mixture of assorted aromatic spices used in kitchens throughout the subcontinent. It is available in some supermarkets if you don’t have time to make our recipe. Note

This recipe will leave you with plenty of leftover café de paris butter, you can use it to make a spectacular kind of garlic bread or freeze it until you next cook steak.

An exquisite barbecued quail dish with a fig and walnut salad for special occasions.

Also known as butter beans, lima beans are small and pale green if picked young or large, flat and white if picked when fully grown. The baked beans are even better if made a day in advance, as this allows the flavours to develop. Note

For a variation, combine potato flesh with one finely chopped green onion and 2 tablespoons each of sour cream and sweet chilli sauce. Divide filling among potato shells and serve topped with extra green onion, sour cream and sweet chilli sauce. Note

Pancetta is an Italian unsmoked bacon prepared from pork belly, cured in salt and spices, then rolled into a sausage shape and dried for several weeks. Flavoured with sweet and savoury spices, such as black pepper, fennel and nutmeg, and with a rich layer of fat, when cooking with pancetta, a little goes a long […]

Serve with couscous. Note

Considered the national dish of many Middle Eastern nations, Kibbeh, is made of burghul, minced onions and finely ground lean beef, lamb, goat or camel meat with and mixed spices.

In just over half an hour this fresh and simple pea and pancetta pasta can be on the dinner table. We can guarantee there'll be no complaints, especially if it's served alongside some hot and crusty garlic bread.

To make things easier on the day of the feast, you can prepare and dry the ravioli several hours ahead of time, then cook it before serving.

These soft noodles and crispy fish bites make a delicious main or dish to share.

Making risotto can be a meditative task, the stirring and ladling with a wooden spoon in one hand and a glass of wine in the other. This chilli seafood risotto is creamy, warming and delicious.

You may need only half a clove of garlic in the dressing depending on the strength of the garlic. Note

This pie is suitable to freeze. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. You can replace the carrots, celery, mushrooms and peas with a 400g packet of fresh diced vegetable soup mixture – this is found in the vegetable or refrigerated sections of most larger supermarkets, as well as many greengrocers. Note

Cannelloni is a delicious stuffed Italian pasta, which we've filled with a flavoursome ricotta, spinach and herb mix in this recipe. Serve the pasta topped with a fragrant tomato sauce and oozy melted cheese.

MASH We used flathead for the firm white fish fillets. Pie can be made to the end of step 4 up to 6 hours ahead. Note

Classic roast chicken

Packed full of goodness, this hearty butterflied chilli chicken dish is perfect for a hungry family dinner. Served with crispy sweet potatoes, it is a sure-fire hit!

You could use ½ cup leftover bolognese mixture to fill the arancini. Note

Done well, there is nothing quite like good old steak and mash. We've gone upmarket here and chosen eye fillet and teamed it with creamy mash, red wine sauce, and some greens. Perfection.

To butterfly quails, cut down either side of the back bone with a pair of kitchen scissors, poultry shears or a knife; discard backbone, open quails out flat. To remove seeds from the pomegranate, cut a whole pomegranate in half and scrape the seeds from flesh with your fingers while holding the pomegranate upside down […]

Braising is a cooking technique that is usually used for tougher, less expensive cuts of meat. The meat is seared, or browned, and then simmered in liquid on a low heat in a covered pot. The resulting meat is beautifully tender and flavourful. Slow cooker: suitable to the end of step 6. Pressure cooker: suitable […]

Sticky and sweet Asian-style teriyaki steak on a bed of pickled cucumber, carrot and cabbage.

There are many recipes for skordalia,­ the roasted garlic gives this one a beautiful sweet and subtle taste. Note

Salsa verde gives this dish a splash of colour and a delicious flavour. Teamed with crispy roasted potatoes, there should be no complaints at the dinner table.

store Recipe best made just before serving. Note

Pumpkin makes traditional gnocchi even softer and more tender, while the rocket pesto adds a blast of flavour to the finished dish.

Tender and tasty lamb shanks make the best winter dinner, not least because they fill the house with fragrance and warmth for hours before you eat.

It might be a touch retro, but Beef Wellington is also a bona fide classic, the jewel in the crown of British cooking.

The turkey buffé, or breast, is perfect if you don't require the entire bird to feed the hoards on Christmas day. The special stuffing and paprika rub add a touch of festive cheer.

Many varieties of white beans are available canned, among them cannellini, butter and haricot beans, any of these is suitable for this puree. Drain beans then rinse well under cold water before using them. We find that cooking them briefly with a little liquid results in a more luscious, creamier puree. Note

This recipe is best served immediately. Use lamb fillet if you can’t find back-strap. Note