Cream

While the kids are baking, whip up these savoury delights to round off a splendid afternoon tea.

By merging this Kiwi classic with an Italian-American favourite, the cannoli, we’ve taken mid-winter Christmas dessert to a whole new, and stunningly simple, level.

Although grapes are not a fruit commonly used in desserts, this tart does not disappoint with delicate marzipan and a zesty base.

No need to buy mango-flavoured ice cream with this simple recipe. With fresh mango chunks and creamy frozen yoghurt you'll discover just how good homemade can be.

These hearty baked meatloaves, infused with HP sauce, herbs and accompanied by creamy mashed potato, make for a satisfying winter family meal.

Wow your guests, partner or even just yourself with this decadent dessert. The nougat semifreddo looks as impressive as it tastes yet is surprisingly straightforward. And because you deserve to treat yourself it's drizzled with a rich dark chocolate sauce.

Relive your grandma's classic with the addition of Italian pannettone. Zesty and sweet, this creamy dessert is simple but sure to please.

Blended with vanilla bean, this creamy Italian specialty is best made ahead of time. Then served alongside beautifully roasted nectarines drizzled with wine for a truly satisfying dessert.

These berrylicious fluffy shortcakes present like scones with cream in a glass. Whip them up for a crowd-pleasing dessert.

If this decadent mud cake doesn't already taunt you visually, the creamy white chocolate ganache melting in your mouth sure will.

Launch into a special occasion with this exquisite caramel and liqueur sauce. Give it away or indulge yourself and loved ones with a fabulous dessert accessory.

Melted, oozy cheese and tasty leg-ham is sandwiched between thick slices of fluffy, buttery brioche and baked to perfection to create the ultimate French breakfast or brunch.

A family favourite, serve yourself up a big slice of the classic cheesecake recipe. This irresistible dessert has a beautiful buttery, crumbly crust, with a rich yet light, cream cheese filling.

Perfect for a hot Summer's afternoon, these pineapple and lime posicles are a delicious fruity frozen treat to enjoy with friends and family.

Australian family gatherings or celebrations wouldn't be complete without a pav, especially in the warmer months when all our favourite soft fruit is super-ripe and cheap. Or top with any fruit you like - banana, kiwifruit, mango or hulled cherries are all good alternatives.

Chocolate and cherries are a classic combination. These moist muffin-style cakes tick all the boxes for chocolate lovers.

Filled with bacon, vegetables and herbs, this flan is perfect for a healthy lunchbox option. Just slice it up and hand it out to the whole family.

Crispy pastry, creamy salmon and greens, this will soon become a regular favourite.

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

The finished product looks so glamorous but the elements are very easy to prepare in advance. Enjoy putting the finishing touches on your masterpiece and wait for the oohs and aahs! Note

This traditional Italian pasta dish is the ultimate comfort food, packed full of flavour to nourish the body and soul. Crispy bacon, button mushrooms and chives are tossed in a creamy sauce with perfectly cooked fettuccine.

Embrace your food processor to save yourself cooking time and prepare this delicious tiramisu cheesecake in no time at all. Swirled with decadent dark chocolate and fragrant espresso, this dessert will please all your critics!

Cool, creamy and packed with sweet juicy berries and crunchy almond pieces, this frozen semifreddo dessert is absolutely divine and wonderful served at the end of a meal.

This Marshmallow Slice takes almost no cooking and minimal preparation. Serve for morning or afternoon tea, take to work to share with your friends, or put a batch together for a children's party.

Lamb korma is a traditional Indian mild, fragrant, creamy curry that is beautiful tossed with chickpeas, green beans and served with steamed rice.

The creamy, rich filling of this beautiful slice goes perfectly with the sweetness of warm cooked apples.

Crispy bacon and thinly sliced zucchini are beautiful tossed with fettuccine in a creamy sauce to create this tasty pasta dish in no time at all, creating a flavoursome and nourishing meal for your family.

This delicious dinner will delight your family and can be prepared in no time at all. Pork loin chops are cooked to perfection and served with crispy baked potatoes, steamed beans and a creamy dijon sauce.

Prepare this deliciously creamy tuna risotto in no time at all - packed with fresh vegetables, flaked fish and a zesty cream sauce, this is the perfect weeknight dinner to delight your family.

When two irresistible desserts are combined, you know something magical will be created. This tiramisu cheesecake partners the traditional flavours of creamy dark chocolate and fragrant espresso with decadent cream cheese.

A taste of summer comes in every cone with this homemade raspberry gelato. Easier to make with an ice-cream machine, you can also make the gelato without one.

This crumbly macadamia and apricot slice is jam-packed full of texture, sweetness and irresistible flavours that'll keep you coming back for more.

Fresh pasta, asparagus and smoked trout combine to make a delicious, light dinner. Add crusty bread and a green salad for a satisfying mid-week meal.

Cut yourself a slice of this gorgeous berry creme tart. Golden, crumbly pastry sits below a sweet, rich creamy filling and fresh mixed berries.

Sweet, fluffy golden brioche is beautiful served toasted and topped with a dollop of rich, creamy mascarpone and warm, juicy berries.

Leaving the fruit intact will give your presentation a professional edge.

This hearty, flavoursome mix works just as well served with creamy mashed potato or rice. Like a cross between beef bourguignon and stroganoff, this combo is sure to please – so let the slow cooker do the work.

Soup’s on and this is so simple to make.

This beautiful asparagus and lemon risotto is simmered in white wine and garlic to create the creamiest, most flavoursome rice dish. Served with a piece of crispy-skin salmon, this makes a perfect dinner.

Layers of decadent chocolate and coffee cream are combined with light, fluffy chocolate meringue to create this gorgeous torte. Topped with crunchy roasted hazelnuts, it's a dessert-lover's dream.

Creme brulee is a dinner party winner. Add chocolate and what's not to love? This dish requires overnight chilling, so make ahead and simply serve on the day.

If you've ever wondered how to spin sugar, then this is the recipe for you. We give step-by-step instructions on how to make this pretty spun sugar nest that tops three layers of meringue sandwiched with cream and chocolate ganache.

Cream and cheese tossed in fettucine create a delicious pasta alfredo.

Tossed shards of parmesan with prosciutto and mushroom, drenched in cream. Pasta boscaiola is a legendary Italian pasta dish.

Deliciously cheesy, this creamed spinach dish makes a wonderful side for many dishes. Serve with crispy, barbecued chicken for a flavoursome and nutritious weeknight dinner.

Morning tea, afternoon tea, dessert or a sweet treat for a picnic, this creamy sponge is as versatile as it is easy to make.

This beautiful lemon cheesecake slice is absolutely divine and wonderful for a weekend treat. Golden, crumbly pastry is beautiful topped with a creamy, zesty filling and dusted with shredded coconut.

The perfect side for Summer dinner parties by the water - this creamy prawn dip is wonderfully spicy and delicious served with crispy pita bread and nibbles.

This recipe adds a touch of spice to the classic rhubarb fool by using crunchy ginger snap biscuits.

Perfectly cooked thick cut beef fillet steaks are wonderful served with a flavoursome red wine and mushroom sauce, hot cripsy chips and fresh greens.

Beef things up at home with this sizzling, delicious dinner.

The addition of watercress gives this soup a complex peppery flavour, which is surprisingly delicious.

Everyone loves a sweet, moist cake, especially when it's easy-to-make and will still delight the fussiest of critics. This divine sugar plum pudding topped with toasted almonds is wonderful served with fresh cream or custard.

Dill is a classic flavour match with smoked salmon, but you could also use torn parsley. Note

In the cooler months, walnuts are excellent in place of pecans. If you’re making this cake for a large number of people you may prefer to use a slab pan. Note

Freeze Leftover eggwhites and use to make meringues or pavlova. Remember to note on the label how many whites you have. Makes 6 Note

Decadent chocolate profiteroles are full to bursting with whipped cream and smothered in sweet hot fudge sauce to create this deliciously indulgent dessert by Australian Table.

We made only 1 layer, but if using a smaller pan layers may be doubled. Note

Easter is a perfect time of year to gather friends and family for a festive lunch or satisfying supper – after a day of egg hunting, of course! These simple, elegant recipes are sure to please.

This may look complicated, but it’s really easy to make. It looks stunning, and best of all, it can be made in advance and frozen until it’s ready to serve. Try different combinations of fillings, such as fresh berries and whipped cream, or replace the coffee with cocoa and use orange zest or almonds too. […]

The tartness of the rhubarb combines with the sweet cream to make a memorable dessert.

An irresistible simple desert for chocolate lovers. Pair with cinnamon oranges for a perfect seasonal dessert.

For a balanced but delicious midweek dinner that is sure to satisfy the fussiest members of the family serve this creamy and cheesy pasta bake with a freshly tossed green salad.

Use a vegetable peeler or cheese slice to make parmesan cheese shavings. Note

If desired, omit hazelnuts or use ground walnuts, pecans or almonds. Note

Sprinkling caster sugar on a tea towel prevents cake from sticking during cooling. It is very important to roll this cake while hot to prevent cracking. Note

A classic and decadent dessert with coffee, cream and a lovely light sponge. This tiramisu recipe is simple but totally indulgent, especially with extra dark chocolate dusted on top!

If desired, toss through freshly torn parsley or basil. Note

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 […]

Kumara hold more moisture than potato, so I season them and bake whole in the oven, before peeling the skin and smashing the flesh. Doing this dries them out a bit more so you’ll have gorgeous fluffy mash. Note

To avoid curdling custard do not allow base of bowl to touch water. Note

Have fun with the stacks – you can change the shape and filling by using flower-shaped fluted cutters and other fruits, such as blueberries. Note

To give a firmer result, we used 600ml cream, not 700ml as instructed on pudding packet directions. Makes 8 Note

Low-fat honey and sultana cheesecake

It’s rich but utterly delicious. To cut back on the calories, use a light stock to finish the sauce instead of cream.

For an alternative flavour, try using prosciutto in place of smoked salmon. Note

Pennette, sometimes referred to as piccolini, is a mini penne. Note

Use a whole cooked chicken, cooled and skinned, if more convenient. Note

You can replace the marsala with Kahlua or Frangelico if preferred. Note

Enrich the soup by swirling in 1 1/4 cup cream and 30g butter at the end. Note

With its feather light wafers and late-summer blackberries swaddled in thick cream, this impressive dessert tastes wonderful and is so easy to make Using a pencil, trace circles on the baking paper around a saucer or biscuit cutter to make even wafers. Note

Add thinly sliced zucchini, snow peas or quartered baby tomatoes for an extra touch of colour. Note

Mike shows us his special Rhubarb tart recipe.

A delish recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch with your loved ones. You can add some lemon zest which goes very well with blueberries.

Use amaretti instead of the sponge fingers, and toasted almonds instead of hazelnuts, if you like. Note

For an extra flavour and fibre boost, add 1 1/2 cups of frozen peas to the boiling pasta 1 minute before the end of the cooking time. Note

To peel grapes, make a shallow incision at the stem ends with a paring knife, to separate skin from pulp. To make it easier, first dip grapes in boiling water 30 seconds, then into cold water. Note

Keep an eye on this cake as it nears the end of baking -the hazelnuts have a high oil content, which means it can burn more readily. Note