Less than 60 minutes

Creamy, fragrant and packed full of punch, this delicious Indian chicken curry is wonderful served heaped above brown rice with a dollop of yoghurt, accompanied by crispy pappadums.

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.

With vibrant colours, this delicious capsicum and onion focaccia with caramelised onions, crumbled feta and basil makes a tasty lunch to serve for loved ones during the weekend

Brown rice takes longer than other rice to cook. Note

You can also bake these in a hot, 200C oven 15 minutes, turning halfway. Note

Makes 20 squares. Note

Serve Mixed Berry Clafoutis with low-fat pouring cream if liked. Note

Chicken pieces would also work well. Note

Pork spareribs may be used in place of lamb riblets. Try sweet chilli sauce instead of vietnamese dipping sauce. Note

Ask your butcher to bone and butterfly a leg of lamb. Be sure to trim lamb of outside fat and score any thick sections of meat. Note

For decoration, slice another banana and arrange on baking paper on a heatproof plate. Microwave on high for 5 minutes to dry, then use to top muffins, before baking. Alternatively, you could use this recipe to make 12 mini muffins, using a smaller muffin-pan. Note

This savoury mince on toast recipe is easy, delicious and definitely a must try. For the ultimate comfort food, try this tasty savoury mince recipe on warm buttered toast.

Cooking chicken on the bone creates a richer-flavoured sauce and keeps chicken moist. This butter chicken recipe is brought to you by Australian Table

The pastry can also be made in the food processor. Place the flour, baking powder and butter in a food processor. Process until the mixture looks like coarse breadcrumbs. Add the egg and process until dough forms a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator until required Makes 14 fingers Note

Soak kitchen string in water for 20 minutes before using so it doesn’t burn on the barbecue. Note

For a vegetarian version, make with vegetable stock and omit bacon. Note

Chicken Loaf is also delicious cold and sliced for sandwiches. Note

Star anise is a star-shaped spice with an aniseed flavour. Along with the other spices in this recipe, it’s available in the spice section at supermarkets. Note

Try threading the tenderloins onto skewers to keep them from falling through the barbecue grill. 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.

Dates make this cake super moist and full of flavour without being heavy.

Nothing tops off a meal better than my grandmother’s own apple tart, which my mother learnt to make as a young girl in Holland.

Lamb is the star of this wonderful wrap

A simple combination of ingredients makes this a light and refreshing soup that looks stunning.

These seasonal favourites are perfect for cosy autumnal evenings. As the recipes cook, your home will be filled with beautiful aromas that the whole family will thank you for.

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.

Perfect for the whole family - these hot cross buns are a real Easter treat.

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Chutney and a green salad give this tasty meal a refreshing edge.

Pulses, legumes, grains and seeds are great off-the-shelf staples that add bulk, fibre and valuable nutrients to your diet. Try these light and hearty recipes to kickstart a new way of cooking.

Catch of the day! Reel in your guests with dinner and dessert made on the barbie

You could also use apples or add spices and flaked almonds to the mix.

For a quick and easy dinner, try this cheesy macaroni bake.

Thanks to the abundance of ingredients that were unfamiliar just a few years ago, the cook now has more options than ever when it comes to delighting the family with new flavours.

Feel free to add chilli, smoked paprika or herbs to suit the intended dish. Double the recipe and freeze in batches. Basic tomato sauce: • Substitute tinned tomatoes for vine-ripened ones in summer. • Try adding a pinch or two of herbs and spices depending on your desired recipe. • Sugar cuts the acid from […]

Everyone will be impressed with this poultry pleaser

This sensational soup is perfect to enjoy as autumn weather rolls around.

When you have lived together as long as Grandad and I have, one develops little strategies for dealing with the inevitable irritations that crop up. My mother used to iron away her stress, the thud of the iron serving as an early warning to us kids of disharmony in the ranks. Ironing was certainly preferable to swigging the cooking sherry like some of the mothers I knew. And as my father was a prickly character, it meant we were assured a constant supply of freshly ironed clothes. Grandad is a man of few words so tiffs are rare – he is more likely to glower meaningfully and stomp off to the shed; whereas I bake bread.Kneading – the physical action of making lumpy dough turn smooth and silken – is pure therapy and the smell as it bakes should be available on prescription. Finally, there’s the joy of slicing that first warm, crusty slice. And all is right with the world once more. But I don’t only bake bread when I’m cross; I make it because it pleases me so much. Hand-made bread is utterly different to store-bought in both texture and flavour and is particularly good toasted and topped with thick slices of Grandad’s heirloom tomatoes.

There's something about chocolate that most of us find hard to resist... especially in this indulgent cheesecake!

Sophie Gray’s bacon and corn filo tart makes a tasty snack, a quick lunch or a light dinner

Luca Villari takes on the exotic flavours of Southeast Asia

This dish is sure to create a buzz when you serve it up; dried figs with sizzled haloumi and salad. It packs more punch than your average mid-week salad or vegetable dish.

There's something about chocolate that most of us find hard to resist... Oh! Chocolate!

There's something about chocolate that most of us find hard to resist... Oh! Chocolate!

Luca Villari takes on the exotic flavours of Southeast Asia

This flavoursome vegetable dish is sure to create a buzz when you serve it up.Enjoy on it's own as a light dinner or include as the perfect accompaniment to a roast family dinner.

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

Now is the time to show off autumn vegetables by using their striking colours and varied textures to make impressive, delicious and nutritious dishes

Enjoy the contrast between creamy, smooth dark chocolate and tart, vibrant apricots in this delicious Easter layer cake

Here’s a sensational soup by Julie Biuso to enjoy as autumn weather rolls around. It’s a great time for soup, whether it be fresh and invigorating or hearty and comforting

This dish is sure to create a buzz when you serve it up: smoky green wheat drizzled with pomegranate molasses; it packs more punch than your average mid-week salad or vegetable dish.

This hearty casserole combines tender chicken, salty olives and a rich tomato sauce to create this warming family dinner dish - perfect for a cool Winter's evening.

These prize-winning chocolate brownies are bound to win you the gratitude of anyone you make them for. Rich and nutty, moist and fudgy, they're everything a brownie should be.

Relive Granny's sweet apple pie with this rich dessert best served with vanilla ice-cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Be sure to enjoy the cheeky addition of calvados, rum or brandy (or all three!)

When tamarillos are in season, try this quick and easy recipe which can be served with muesli and yoghurt for breakfast.

You can taste the ocean in this rich and hearty combination of shellfish.

Makes 60 Note

A roast fillet of beef is best served rare to medium-rare. Encourage guests who like it well done to take slices from the ends. Avoid cooking the beef the day before, as much of the flavour will be lost after refrigeration. Note

For children, replace the alcohol with 2 tablespoons of icing sugar and stand for 10 minutes to macerate. If the ice-cream is too soft after slicing, return the slices to the freezer to firm before cutting out circles. Note

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.