Dinner party

Delight your senses with this timeless Italian dessert. The irresistible combination of espresso, liqueur and cool, creamy ice-cream will leave you in food-heaven.

Experience Moroccan notes in this beautiful almond, chicken and cinnamon pilaf - bursting with exotic flavour and nutrients.

Perfect for a warm Summer evening, enjoy your dinner outdoors with perfectly cooked steak and fresh tomato salsa.

Make your own pizza crust and delight your family and friends with this irresistible artichoke, potato and fetta topping.

This refreshing roasted beetroot salad is a brilliant side to any dinner spread. Drizzled with a zesty lemon and chive yoghurt dressing, this makes the perfect vegetarian dish.

A timeless French dish loved by all, this traditional chicken cordon bleu recipe sandwiches melted, creamy gruyere cheese and flavoursome ham slices between tender crumbed chicken breast. Grilled to perfection, it is wonderful served with steamed kipfler potatoes.

Fresh, healthy and satisfying, this wholesome chicken, baby spinach and beetroot salad tossed with chickpeas and avocado is packed full of goodness and can be ready in no time at all.

This is the perfect dinner party recipe. Duck breasts and spiced peaches make an impressive meal to share with friends.

Give your salad a zesty summer twist with the addition of juicy grapefruit and crispy celery. This refreshing leafy mix is the perfect side for the warmer months.

This spectacular cake tastes as good as it looks. Literally dripping with flavour, it's perfect to serve for a special occasion, such as a birthday or dinner party.

Stay warm in winter with a classic smoked fish and potato pie, topped with creamy mashed potato.

Create this glorious seafood salad in no time at all - packed with fresh prawns and perfectly cooked scallops, the dish is drizzled with a zesty Asian dressing to create a wonderful meal salad for your family and friends.

Warm up on a cold winter's day with this mouth-watering fish soup that's made with a can of red salmon. It's quick and easy to make and will be ready in less than half an hour.

Toss together some prawns and wombok, throw in your favourite vermicelli rice noodles and you have a tasted salad-style stir-fry, perfect for lunch or dinner.

This warm lamb salad sings with the addition of scrumptious potatoes and little bursts of summer in the form of pomegranate, lemon and fresh herbs.

This traditional Spanish dish combines delicious spiced rice and vegetables with tender chicken to bring a unbeatable one-pot family dinner.

This popular tropical fruit sings on the plate once browned and drizzled with a sugary sauce and nuts. Serve with ice-cream for a glorious summer dessert.

This simple one-pan chicken bake borrows flavours from the Italian classic veal saltimbocca. With a pungent, mediterranean herb aroma, it's definitely a recipe to add to your weekly dinner repertoire.

Fit to enjoy anytime as an accompaniment or stand-alone dish, this fresh and crunchy classic salad oozes flavour and can hit your table in no time.

This sublime dessert takes a bit of effort to make but the end result is worth it. You can save time by preparing the ice-cream and the cake in advance of assembling the complete dish.

This ginger cheesecake tastes as absolutely delectable as it looks with fresh slices of juicy mango adorning the top.

With only three ingredients and just five steps this dessert is sure to be a repeat offender. With fresh berries, vanilla ice cream and melted white chocolate it's a festive treat you won't want to resist.

Savour these tender, juicy pork ribs, drizzled in Chinese chilli plum sauce and served with steamed rice or Asian greens.

Treat your family or friends to these savoury tortillas, blending cheese, spice and vegetables.

These inexpensive but elegant puddings would add the perfect finishing touch to a dinner party, or spoil the family and serve them as a weekend treat.

Add a delicious crunch to the classic sticky date pudding with roasted nuts.

Ideal as a healthy lunch or tasty side at work or home, this tender chicken salad with green vegetable and a burst of classic asian sesame dressing is sure to be a palette pleaser.

Full of texture and delicious savoury flavours, this divine artichoke, almond and olive sauce is beautiful tossed through al dente pappardelle.

This beautiful seafood dish is perfect for entertaining guests. Moist, flaky salmon is beautiful topped with a fragrant olive, capsicum and basil salsa.

Prepare these succulent spatchcocks in advance then give them a spicy and herbaceous kick to make them dinner worthy for any occasion.

Chermoula is a spicy sauce that hails from Morocco and Tunisia. Here, it adds a gourmet twist to roast beef.

Prepare this delicious meat dish for your family in no time at all. Teriyaki glazed beef is cooked to perfection and thinly sliced, perfect served with freshly grilled asparagus.

This boisterous dish features moist chicken breast marinated in lemon, herbs and spices. Served with fresh vegetables and a pungent mayonnaise, it will sing off the plate at a birthday or any social occasion.

This creamy and fragrant vegetable soup works well as a feel-good meal starter in spring and autumn, or as a classic winter warmer.

Give a savoury twist to the decadent French souffle. Oozing with melted parmesan and taleggio cheese this is yet another example of good French food.

This creamy French stew is made with creme friache and butter to give you a delicious meal filled with juicy chicken and veggies.

This simple risotto will cure all your cravings with creamy rice and zesty lemon chicken.

This tasty caserecci pasta will be ready to eat in just 30 minutes. Enjoy salty green olives and spicy chorizo with capsicum and chicken in this healthy Italian dish.

Unveil this exquisite cake layered with poached cherries, dark chocolate cream and almond meringue for an extra special dessert.

Heaven comes in the shape of a log with this chocolate roulade. Mixed with a thick coffee cream this only takes 30 minutes to bake and even less time to eat!

Perfect for those hot summer days by the water, prepare this glorious cold seafood platter for your family and friends. Prawns, salmon and Balmain bugs are wonderful accompanied by a zesty herb yoghurt and a squeeze of lemon.

There is nothing more comforting than a hot pie on a cold winter's night. Combining the classic flavours of chicken, wine, mushrooms and bacon, this modern twist on coq au vin will win the whole family over.

Adding the texture of toasted pine nuts makes the classic flavour combination of this pasta dish soar.

Create finger food that boasts a wow factor - combining starchy potato and sago with peanuts and fragrant spices to form these indian-inspired patties.

This wholesome and fragrant vegetable curry can be dished up anytime as a family dinner side, when entertaining guests or as meal in its own right.

Buns, rolls, baps and sliders make a perfect vehicle for tasty fillings. Depending on the style of filling, they are ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a party, mid-week dinner or Sunday supper.

Italy’s islands hold great appeal for the culinary adventurer. Most have been invaded numerous times throughout history due to their strategic position or natural resources and with each invasion came new ingredients and cooking methods. Here’s a taste of Sardinia.

Sophie Gray uses basic Italian ingredients to create this simple and delicious dinner

Italy’s islands hold great appeal for the culinary adventurer. Most have been invaded numerous times throughout history due to their strategic position or natural resources and with each invasion came new ingredients and cooking methods. Here’s a taste of Pantelleria

If you want to impress your dinner party guests, this is just the dish to do it.

From the dough to the toppings, Julie Biuso’s primo pizza is full of authentic Italian flavour

From the dough to the toppings, Julie Biuso’s primo pizza is full of authentic Italian flavour

Mmmm, pies. Hot, steamy, crusty, fruit-filled, fragrant and fabulous.

This chocolatey seductive, elegant dish will impress your guests.

Luca Villari turns on the charm with this seductive, elegant dish to impress your guests

This sweet loaf makes a great dessert with the perfect flavour combination of oranges and vanilla.

Luca Villari turns on the charm with this seductive, elegant dish to impress your guests

Luca Villari turns on the charm with this seductive, elegant dish to impress your guests

Eleanor Ozich uses classic Mediterranean flavours to create this luxurious gluten-free dessert

Italy’s islands hold great appeal for the culinary adventurer. Most have been invaded numerous times throughout history due to their strategic position or natural resources and with each invasion came new ingredients and cooking methods. Here’s a taste of Sicily

Megan May’s crisp raw cannelloni make an outstanding bite-sized canapé for a dinner party or an elegant amuse-bouche

Mmmm, pies. Hot, steamy, crusty, fruit-filled, fragrant and fabulous.

Simple and fresh, these prawn and vegetable spring rolls with soft vermicelli noodles will allow you to recreate a taste of Vietnam. Savour their fish and sweet citrus punch during the balmy Australian summer or as a lunch or dinner starter all year round.

With peas, corn and onion this fried brown rice dish could be a meal all of its own and it only takes 20 minutes to cook.

This eclectic mix of layered fruit sprinkled with a citrus zing is more than just pleasing to the eye.

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

This feel-good soup goes up a notch seasoned with a hint of citrus in the form of coriander-blended yoghurt.

Give your taste buds a Mediterranean trip with this delicious seafood meal,enriched with hearty vegetables and flavoursome herbs.

This Indian-inspired soft rice with spicy beef makes for an aromatic, flavour-packed side or main dish for those left craving more.

Create your very own greek perfect match by grilling or barbecuing these rosemary stem, marinated lamb skewers and serving with a renowned garlicky yoghurt sauce.

Take these beautifully tender lamb racks to another level, with the uplifting combination of lemon and garlic and served alongside an abundance of roasted vegetables.

Impress with this Italian classic, complete with creamy, smooth mashed potatoes, aromatic tomatoes and juicy veal.

This versatile zesty spread can form the base of an amazing dessert pie or tart, serve as a substitute for jam on afternoon tea scones, or even coat your morning toast.

Delicious Italian cooking doesn't need to take days of preparation; you'll be eating this pasta in just 25 minutes! Pesto and parmesan provide the basis for this linguine treat.

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.

Laced with goodness, there's always reason to whip up this effortless and tasty accompaniment for any meal or occasion.

These visually stunning filo parcels are packed with uplifting goodness, ready to share.

This vegetarian take on a Russian classic will fill you up with fresh vegetables smothered in spices of paprika, cumin and red chilli.

No need to spend hours on this fruit and nut tart; it takes just 45 minutes and with juicy nectarine and apricot slices will have you coming back for more.

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.

Spoil the special woman in your life or someone soon to embark on the motherhood journey, with these heart-warming and nutritiously guilt-free cookies.

These tantalising pastries are encased with greek fetta and herbs to give a mediterranean flavour hit. Prepare in advance for easy to cook cocktail food or starters on any special occasion.

Bring the flavour and style of Spain into your home with this fabulous and authentic seafood paella.

This flavoursome side dish ticks all the boxes, featuring wholesome pumpkin simmered with crispy bacon, butter and garlic.

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.

This sweet sensation can be churned up in minutes as an ideal finish to a summer dinner party.

Combine your tender pink lame with a zesty salad, filled with olives, capsicum and sprinkled with black pepper.

Create a decadent dessert with less than ten ingredients that will impress everyone with its vibrant colour and juicy sweet flavour.

This beautifully grilled pork, on a fragrant bed of minted lentils and peas, is a nutritiously satisfying dinner to serve family or friends.

This hearty slow-cooked pork ragu combines beautifully with fresh, flat pasta noodles for a dinner or weekend lunch prepared in advance.

This salad mixes the salty and zesty flavours of proscuitto and lemon juice with creamy feta, fresh greens and crunchy croutes.

Add a twist to the standard rice pudding with the addition of sultanas and a side of rich caramelised pears.

This trim lamb is rubbed with aromatic oregano, garlic and paprika then roasted to perfection.

This vegetarian Moroccan-style dish is filled with red chilli spices, soothing Greek yoghurt and hearty roasted vegetables.

Savoury and fruity, this tantalising sauce is worth the wait and guaranteed to be a winner alongside any pork dish or when marking a special occasion.

Tossed with black beans and hot and fragrant spices, these fresh clams really shine as a meal starter or side with asian-inspired honey, soy and oyster sauce.

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

Give your usual sweet salmon a surprising twist with creamy and zesty hollandaise, crunchy potato chunks and a tasty stuffing of almonds, breadcrumbs and garlic.

Create the perfect little snack in no time at all with just three ingredients: icing sugar, cinnamon and all the almonds you can eat.