Tuna patties with mash
These tasty savoury tuna patties are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner for the family. Serve with mashed potato and salad for a complete meal in no time at all.
Creamy banana and chocolate thick shake
Cool, creamy and chocolatey, these sweet thick shakes are perfect to enjoy with the kids on a hot afternoon. We've made this indulgent drink healthier by adding fresh bananas for natural sweetness and by using low-fat milk and ice-cream.
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Lamington sponge cake
We've added a delightful twist to the much loved Australian dessert, sandwiching light and fluffy lamingtons around a layer of fresh whipped cream.
Pancakes with strawberries and vanilla ice-cream
This kid-friendly recipe for little buttermilk pancakes features strawberry slices cooked right into the centres. They taste great as a quick snack, or serve with ice-cream, if you like.
Cheese and bacon loaf
Golden, fluffy and packed full of crispy bacon pieces, this delicious cheesy loaf is perfect served sliced and enjoyed as a snack for afternoon tea or as a light lunch.
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Chewy jube biscuits
Make these crumbly golden biscuits for your children this weekend. Topped with melted chewy jubes, they will love the bright colours and sweetness of these tasty treats.
Aussie sausage rolls
Kangaroo mince gives these sausage rolls a gourmet twist, but if you use beef or pork instead, they still qualify as dinky-di Aussie!
French onion and asparagus muffins
Whip up a batch of these easy savoury muffins and serve warm straight away ... or store in an airtight container ready to be popped into a school or work lunchbox.
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Apple and pecan muffins
Let the smell of freshly baked muffins surround your kitchen with these deliciously nutty apple and pecan mini cakes.
Cherry and nougat torronata
This versatile firm dessert, made with a mixture of ricotta and sugar, combines well with many fruits - here with the sour, tart flavour of morello cherries added alongside nutty nougat and smooth yoghurt. Whip it up in advance for a festive season gathering.
Potato, bacon and sausage pizza
Take a pizza base and top with juicy sausage, crispy bacon and yummy potato for a flavoursome Italian-inspired treat
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Chilli chicken pizza with pesto
This end-of-the-week favourite gets a contemporary makeover here by adding chilli and pesto ... and for the kids, you can simply leave out the chilli.
Peach and lime sorbet
Sweet, zesty and refreshing all in one scoop - this divine peach and lime sorbet is easy to make and perfect for a warm Summer afternoon.
Veal and mushroom with garlic mustard butter
This succulent, tender veal is sure to impress, particularly when paired with a thick mustard butter. And the best part is no one will believe you did it all in 30 minutes!
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Chocolate dip shortbread
Dip chocolate into homemade shortbread and you have a yummy treat for morning or afternoon tea, a picnic dessert or a welcome addition to a school or work lunchbox.
Coconut marshmallow
Fluffy marshmallow rolled in coconut makes a delightful and fun addition to any party or high tea.
Spicy apple tea cake
This old-fashioned treat is easy to make - and quite healthy for a cake! So get baking, then put your feet up with a cuppa.
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Mango pancakes
Take your taste buds on a summer holiday with this fruity treat. These warm pancake parcels are filled with creamy vanilla ice cream and fresh mangoes that are sure to please for breakfast or tea.
Chunky vegetable soup
A quick and nourishing winter vegie soup. Packed hot into a thermos, this is a wonderful homemade work or school lunch.
Garlic cheese pizza
This simple vegetarian pizza uses a homemade pizza base. If you haven't done it before, making your own dough can be very satisfying. Experiment with your favourite toppings.
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Braised steak and lentil casserole
This warming beef casserole brings out the tenderness of the cheaper-cut blade steak with slow cooking. Add the vegies and flavoursome condiments and this is the ultimate cold weather comfort food.
Glazed hot cross buns
These wonderfully fragrant hot cross buns are quick and easy to make and taste great served toasted with butter, fresh and warm with your favourite jam, or just by themselves. Happy Easter!
Combination dumplings
These dumplings in fragrant broth will be ready to eat in just 25 minutes, making this a quick and easy weekday meal.
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Kiwifruit sorbet
When fresh kiwifruit is in season and cheap, this cool and refreshing sorbet makes a wonderful dessert.
Turkey quesadillas
Enjoy the best of Mexican cuisine with these delicious quesadillas. Just pop these turkey-filled tortillas in the sandwich presser for a tasty meal that's never been simpler.
Fish and chips
This takeaway favourite is so easy to make at home - this recipe for fish and chips will fast become your Friday night eat-in family food.
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Apple, ricotta and cinnamon scones
A family favourite - these glorious apple, ricotta and cinnamon scones are wonderful served warm from the oven with a spread of butter or fresh cream.
Tuna and green bean stuffed potatoes
This tasty stuffed potato dish is easy to make and packed full of goodness, making it the ideal quick weeknight dinner. Stuffed with sundried tomato and basil tuna with green beans and shredded cheese, it will satisfy your family in no time at all.
Pikelets with caramelised apple and maple syrup
Perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast or a decadent morning tea, these fluffy golden pikelets are beautiful served drizzled with runny maple syrup and topped with tender caramelised apple pieces.
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Asian fish and rice patties
Packed full of flavour and protein, these delicious Asian-spiced fish and rice patties are wonderful tossed through a fresh salad or served on their own as a quick, healthy lunch.
Pork sausages with zucchini rosti
Originally from Switzerland, rosti means "crisp and golden" and although the dish is usually potato-based, this zucchini adaptation works a treat. Meanwhile, what's not to like about homemade pork sausages?
American reuben sandwich
A classic all around the world - experience why the combination of pastrami on rye with slaw is so fantastic!
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Soft-centred chocolate Easter egg cakes
These fun cakes can be made and eaten as part of the Easter celebration ... or whipped up as a chocolate treat after the event with any leftover small eggs.
Mini meringue nests
Put an Easter spin on this popular dessert, whipping up these sweet and cream-filled moulds ready to house sugar-coated eggs.
Easter bread with dyed eggs
Bake this sweet and zesty Easter bread then gather the kids and decorate your Easter eggs with bright colours.
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Cheesy spinach cakes
No one will be able to stop munching on these delicious savoury muffins, filled with feta, cottage cheese and spinach
Creamy banana and apricot sandwich
Naturally sweet, this tasty sandwich is spread with mashed banana in place of butter and stuffed with chopped dried apricots to create a quick and healthy lunchbox snack.
Apricot slice
Wonderfully fluffy and moist, this apricot slice is packed full of sweetness and texture.
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Mini banoffee tarts
These little banoffees are a perfect sweet treat that the kids can help you make. By using bought pecan and caramel biscuits, they use less than six ingredients and take less than five minutes to bake.
Raspberry and banana mini muffins
Buttermilk gives these fruity, easy-to-make muffins a luscious, creamy flavour.
Creamy cauliflower and carrot soup
A warming soup full of nutritional vegetables is a top meal choice for cold days. For a heartier meal, serve soup with croutons or crusty bread.
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Rice paper omelette rolls
This rice paper roll dish can be served on its own, or with your favourite dipping sauce. Great for lunch boxes, drinks parties and a healthy mid-meal snack.
Vegetarian sausage rolls
These quick and easy sausage rolls are a meat-free variation on a traditional family favourite. Made with lentils, vegies and sesame seeds, they are both nutritious and filling.
Homemade muesli bars
Jam-packed full of chewy dried fruits, crunchy seeds and whole grains, these homemade muesli bars are the perfect guilt-free snack to make for the whole family.
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Toasted marshmallow s’more
This American classic campfire sweet treat is believed to have been so-named due to the cries of "some more"! They come in many shapes and sizes. This version uses marshmallows and caramel-filled chocolate. Yum!
Nectarine cake
Perfect for afternoon tea or a delicious dessert this nectarine cake is fruity, sweet and soft.
Easy cherry almond puddings
Filled with cherries and almonds, this pudding is perfect for an easy sweet treat.
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Teriyaki beef stir-fry
If time is short and you have guests arriving for dinner, this Japanese-style beef stir-fry involves some culinary cheating that helps put an impressive main on the table in 30 minutes.
Greek bean soup
An authentic rustic Greek soup, called fasolada, this colourful, warming dish should help banish the winter chills.
Feta and pistachio damper
This iconic Aussie dish has come a long way since it used to be made with just basic ingredients and cooked over the hot coals of a camp fire! In this simple recipe, damper gets a facelift with the addition of herbs, cheese and pistachios.
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Muesli muffins
These easy muesli muffins are perfect for breakfast on the run or school or work lunchboxes.
Mango and macadamia cheesecake
Fresh, ripe mango is food of the gods no matter what dish it finds its way into. Included in this creamy cheesecake with a biscuit, coconut and macadamia base, it makes a positively heavenly dessert.
Fruit bouquet
Make this gorgeous fruit and chocolate bouquet as a pretty centre piece for your next birthday party to delight your family and friends.
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Chicken and mango rice paper rolls
Enjoy these light, refreshing chicken and mango rice paper rolls on a warm summer's afternoon. A Vietnamese classic, the rolls are wonderful served as finger food with a zesty chilli lime dipping sauce.
Mango and coconut mousse
The sublime flavours of mango and coconut are the key ingredients in this easy dessert. You can make it well ahead and just whip it out from the fridge to serve.
Jerk chicken and roasted corn salad tortillas
This light and luscious dish will brighten up your day. The barbecued, shredded chicken and corn salad are perfect partners. Just wrap in a tortilla and enjoy!
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Pork and rosemary schnitzel with braised fennel
Fennel, with it's mild aniseed flavour, makes a zesty vegetable accompaniment to the humble pork schnitzel.
Mini pita pizzas with mozzarella prosciutto and rocket
These snack size pizzas boast a simple combination of mediterranean and middle eastern ingredients which come together for an easy to prepare appetiser or light lunch.
Mixed berry brioche
This rich and sweet berry brioche takes just ten minutes to create, making this the perfect fruity, creamy snack.
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Corn and polenta muffins
These light and fluffy savoury muffins are perfect for a work or school lunch box. Packed full of juicy corn, fluffy polenta and delicious sun-dried tomatoes, these are a great vegetarian on-the-go treat that will keep you fueled for hours.
Liquorice allsorts slice
A colourful and creative slice that can be made in less than 15 minutes. A perfect sweet treat for kids and adults alike.
Apricot and walnut biscuits
These golden biscuits are delicious and great to make with the kids. Full of crunchy walnuts and chewy apricot pieces, they'll be a sure-fire hit!
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Tropical breakfast smoothie
For breakfast on the run, or just a refreshing snack, this homemade berry smoothie can be ready to go in minutes.
Corn fritters with rocket salad
Add some sweet and spicy flavours to your favourite corn fritters with this tomato sweet chilli sauce and fresh rocket salad.
Apricot and almond toasted muesli
Start your day with this delicious toasted muesli - jam packed full of dried fruit, nuts and seeds and whole grains to keep your fueled for a big day ahead.
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Animal crackers
Get the whole family involved to whip up some delicious lunch box snacks for the kids.
Watermelon and mint granita
Presenting this fresh and cleansing italian-style dessert is an ideal way to wind down a summer party or family gathering.
Pear and smoked chicken salad with parmesan crisps
Forget boring salads! The sweetness of the pear marries magically with the smoked chicken, crispy prosciutto and blue cheese. Parmesan crisps and toasted pecans add the finishing crunchy touch.
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Tuna pasta salad
This family favourite can be made ahead and stored in the fridge in airtight containers ready for school or work lunches.
Oat and fruit slice
A freshly baked combination of wholesome rolled oats with dried fruit makes a feel-good treat for a morning and afternoon tea, or lunchbox snack for your kids.
Mango macadamia cheesecake
Fresh, ripe mango is food of the gods no matter what dish it finds its way into. Included in this creamy cheesecake with a biscuit, coconut and macadamia base, it makes a positively heavenly dessert.
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Blueberry pies
These little treasures are perfect for a family treat or to finish up a night in with the girls. Top off this warm pastry with a rich blueberry sauce and whipped cream.
White bean dip
Nutrient-packed white beans are the main ingredient in this easy homemade dip. Add bread and fresh vegie sticks and your work or school-day lunch is ready to eat.
Ricotta, basil and tomato frittatas
These individual vegetarian frittatas are perfect for a light lunch at home or pack in a lunch box with salad and take to work.
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Chocolate and caramel eclairs
Impress at your next party or celebration with these home-made eclairs filled with vanilla custard-like cream and glazed with rich chocolate.
Frozen berry parfait
The beauty of a frozen dessert is that it can be made well in advance and brought to the table with the minimum of stress. This colourful raspberry parfait brings a wonderful, refreshing restaurant-quality dish to your dinner party or family celebration.
Dukkah lamb burgers
These Middle Eastern lamb burgers are packed full of brilliant textures and flavours, perfect for a delicious Summer meal. Delight your family and friends with these cumin spiced patties, wonderful served topped with zesty grated vegetables and cool yoghurt.
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Teriyaki chicken strips
Delicious served on their own with a fresh side salad or on a crusty bread roll as a gourmet lunch box sandwich, these tender teriyaki chicken strips are easy to make and packed full of flavour.
Apricot energy balls
Whip up these deliciously healthy energy-packed treats in no time at all - perfect for a lunch box snack or on-the-go energy boost!
Mini baguettes with leg ham, brie and mustard mayo
Pretend your strolling through the Place de la Concorde with fresh baguettes and creamy brie, complete with leg ham and delicious mustard mayo.
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Salmon blini with egg
Traditionally, blinis are small Russian pancakes. Salmon and cream cheese make up the filling for this contemporary version. Served as finger food at your next party it is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Traffic light sandwiches
Get your kids to eat their vegetables the fun way - these exciting traffic light shaped sandwiches are full of goodness and will entertain and please your little ones.
Pork sausage and mushroom fettuccine
A warming and filling budget sausage and pasta dish that's ready to eat in less than 30 minutes. Leftovers will taste even better the next day. Store in an airtight container in the fridge and re-heat in the microwave.
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Florentines
You can use any type of chocolate you like to coat these bite-sized Italian sweet treats ... white, milk or dark ... or a combination of all three.
Mushroom and spinach quiche
This delicious quiche uses frozen puff pastry, making it an easy budget weeknight dinner. And any leftovers can be eaten cold for lunch the next day.
Caramel pear crepes
These delicate French-style pancakes can be served with either sweet or savoury toppings. With fresh, ripe Australian pears enjoying a long season, their availability makes them a wonderful accompaniment to any dessert.
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Mandarin and pistachio friands
These French bite-sized cakes lend themselves to almost any combination of fruit and nuts. This recipe uses combines peppery pistachios with Australia's marvellous sweet, seasonal mandarins. Bon appetit!
Yabby sandwiches with eggplant, watercress and mayonnaise
Add a hint of fancy to a social gathering or picnic by unveiling these sourdough sandwiches filled with fresh yabbies, wholesome vegetables and a sharp mustard vinegar mayonnaise.
Chicken kiev
This classic family favourite chicken dish, with a garlic butter filling, makes a great Saturday night dinner or Sunday lunch.
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Cauldronettes
These buttery pastry cases, filled with cheese and savoury ingredients, are perfect to pass around at kids parties - as well as hide vegetables.
Rich mocha orange truffles
The only cooking involved in making these yummy truffles is melting chocolate. Get the kids involved!
Creamy chicken and corn soup
A warming soup on a cold day ... bliss! And chicken soup is said to be medicinal as well as delicious, so this creamy chicken and corn combination should be just what the doctor ordered!
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Hot chocolate and caramel pot with waffle fingers
These decadent desserts are an easy version of the trickier-to-make chocolate mousse. Buy the best quality chocolate you can afford because the nicer the chocolate, the nicer these desserts will taste.
Rocky road
A variation on the traditional Aussie rocky road recipe, this one uses biscuits rather than nuts. But if you're feeling adventurous you can adapt it by using nuts instead. Either way, it's a tasty treat.
Fish, chips and mushy peas
A crunchy beer batter gives this classic comfort food a modern makeover.
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White and dark choc-chip cookies
There's nothing better for an afternoon treat than white and dark choc-chip cookies with a tall glass of milk. Bake them with the kids and they'll thank you even more!
Easter truffles
Using good quality dark chocolate is what makes these truffles special. Making them as a gift? You can buy small paper or foil truffle cases from the cake-making section of the supermarket or homeware stores.
Apricot chicken wings
These tender apricot glazed chicken wings are finger-licking good. Wonderful served straight out of the oven with hot potato wedges.
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Mexican beef pie
The Aussie meat pie gets a Mexican makeover with tortillas, spices, salsa and sour cream.
Wholemeal kiwifruit muffins
Kiwifruit stars in these wholemeal muffins that are packed with goodness and so easy to make. Everything is mixed by hand in a bowl and the muffins will be in the oven in just 15 minutes!
