Less than 60 minutes

Pop this in the lunchbox for a mid afternoon pick-me-up.

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 the manufacturer’s instructions before using. This is a large serving of meat. Cooking time is for medium to well-done beef. Cook more or less depending on how you like your […]

Sweet apple, pear and fig sit beneath a crispy filo pastry lid in this delicious autumnal pie.

Trout is such a delicious fish that the secret is to do not much more than cook it well. Here, we've complimented it with a simple lemon and thyme butter and served it with some baby leeks. A perfect dinner for two.

A fresh herb crust for lamb takes an already-succulent meat to the next level. This coating leaves out the breadcrumbs, so when you tuck in, the coating won’t crumble off, and you can savour every mouthful. All it needs is a simple side of smashed potatoes.

These delicious baby quiches can be prepared ahead and are perfect for entertaining.

This easy, economical mid-week meal is healthy and delicious. It is also great for lunch the next day.

This teacake usually sinks slightly due to the soft custard in the centre. Note

These delicious tarts have a buttery crust and make a fantastic light lunch served with salad.

Tamarind concentrate is available from Asian and Indian grocery stores or in the Asian section of some supermarkets. Adjust the amount of chilli in the tamarind and chilli marinade to suit your taste as it’s very hot. Note

Filled with jam and cream, these elegant little cakes are simply delectable, with a cherry on top.

Serve these spicy, crunchy fritters with a dollop of yoghurt for the perfect savoury snack.

Delicious little tomato, feta and pancetta frittata from Australian Women's Weekly.

Turn your regular fish-n-chips a little Japanese with this crispy tempura version. We used perch fillets for this recipe, but any firm white fish fillet, such as bream, blue-eye or ling, can be used. Make sure your soda is nice and cold, this will guarantee a crispy tempura.

Take one packet of chocolate cake mix, add bit of creativity and voila! A beautiful looking layered chocolate cake laced with Grand Marnier and sweet ricotta, decorated with toasted almonds.

Red curry paste is available in various strengths from supermarkets. Use whichever one suits your spice-level tolerance best. Note

serving suggestion Dusted icing sugar. Note

Gruyère is a hard, yellow, swiss cheese (named after the valley of the same name) made from cow's milk. It has a rich nutty flavour and is often used in baking due to its distinctive but not overpowering flavour.

The availability of frozen blueberries and tinned passionfruit pulp means you can make this gorgeous jam any time of the year.

With spicy roast potatoes and a zingy tomato and capsicum salsa, this light fish dish makes a delicious, healthy dinner.

Making your own pizza bases is not difficult and it’s rewarding, but, if time is short, buy the bases and use the topping ingredients we’ve suggested. Note

To sterilise jars, cover clean jars with cold water in a large saucepan, cover; boil for 20 minutes. Remove jars from water; drain. Stand jars, top-side up, on a wooden board, in a cold oven (do not allow the jars to touch). Heat oven to 120°C/100°C fan-forced. Leave jars in oven for 30 minutes. Add […]

Cheesy caraway toasts make a piquant side for this healthy, nourishing carrot and lentil soup.

Grilled zucchini with chermoulla dressing, a pungent Moroccan herb sauce.

We used a thick, caramel-flavoured ice-cream topping in this recipe. Note

These crunchy Italian treats are perfect with hot espresso coffee.

This dairy-free cake is best served warm, with crème fraîche.

Laksa paste can be made 2 days ahead; keep tightly covered in the refrigerator. Soup is not suitable to freeze. Note

The mix of textures, flavours and temperatures combine in the classic king of desserts, the bombe alaska, to create a sensationally sweet dish.

Make your own roasted honey and soy nuts and add them to your selection of nibbles at your next gathering and watch them disappear.

Some mussels may not open during cooking. You do not have to discard these; just cook a little longer, or carefully prise the shell open with a knife. Note

To roast cashews, place nuts in a dry small frying pan; stir over low heat until fragrant and just changed in colour. Remove nuts from pan immediately to avoid them burning. Note

Aromatic Thai-style green vegetable curry from Australian Women's Weekly.

Make this home-made zucchini relish to impress your guests; from Australian Women's Weekly.

It is fine to use just 1 x 300ml carton (tub) of cream for this recipe. Make sure egg whites are only beaten until soft peaks form. If too firm, the cake is more likely to crack when rolling. Note

These crispy, tasty little tarts make wonderful finger food.

Use a non-reactive stainless steel, enamel or glass saucepan for this recipe. Note

EQUIPMENT 30cm x 40cm (12-inch x 16-inch) rectangular cake board You can use butter cream instead of the vanilla frosting. We used a variety of different jubes to get different shapes. Note

Sweet and delicious Vietnamese coffee crème caramel tart from Australian Women's Weekly.

Try this gourmet yet simple Mediterranean style pizza to add a little excitement to the dinner table.

Healthy, fragrant and authentic Japanese teriyaki chicken rice salad.

Pilaf can be prepared several hours ahead. Transfer pilaf to an ovenproof dish, cover with foil and refrigerate. Warm in oven as required. Note

Fragrant Thai salad with barbecued beef, served with wedges of lime.

You can buy artichoke quarters from most delicatessens. You could use steamed broccolini if artichokes are not available. If fresh broad beans are not available, buy them frozen. Note

A delicious baked pasta dish of chicken penne carbonara with crispy crumbs to keep the whole family happy.

This delicious recipe uses orecchiette, a traditional pasta from southern Italy's Puglia region, where it is made from semolina, and is served with oil, sausage and leafy greens.

It is fine to use just the one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. A cheesecake pan is similar to a texas muffin pan, only the base is removable. Note

Cake can be decorated a day ahead; keep frozen until ready to serve. Note

The frittata can be made a day ahead, and kept, covered, in the refrigerator. Note

Creamy rosemary risotto with roasted pumpkin, spinach and grated parmesan.

Autumn figs and blue cheese combine beautifully with hot steak, asparagus and brandy gravy.

Dukkah-crusted lamb with smoked eggplant dip from Australian Women's Weekly.

A balsamic vegetable stew, originating in France, that is simple and delicious.

Thick-cut T-bone tagliata, Italian sliced steak, served with zesty rocket and parmesan salad.

kipfler potatoes, small and finger-shaped, have a nutty flavour and are great baked or in salads. You will need two bunches of asparagus for this recipe. Note

This delightful recipe combines all the great flavours of baklava into delicious cute sized cookies.

Wild rice has a hearty 'nutty' flavour and is well worth paying a little extra for. Teamed here with flavoured with orange and herbs, it makes a delicious and filling vegetarian meal.

A north African stew of white bean and lentil tagine from Australian Women's Weekly.

The kids will love these delightful teddy bear biscuits. You can experiment with different coloured smarties to have a variety of coloured noses, if you like.

Sweet, sticky and delicious deep-south finger-lickin' wings from Australian Women's Weekly.

Do-ahead: Brownie can be made a day ahead up to the end of step 4; store, covered, in the fridge. Unlike maraschino and glacé cherries, which are bleached and dyed red, Italian amarena cherries are a small sour cherry preserved in sugar syrup to retain their natural garnet colour and cherry taste. They are available […]

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. Recipe suitable to freeze. Feijoada is traditionally a Portuguese dish made with red kidney beans. Its name comes from “feijõa”, Portuguese for beans. Imported […]

Although it’s called pork neck, this marbled cut comes from the shoulder, suits high temperature cooking, such as barbecuing and roasting and is far nicer than many leaner cuts. If using wooden skewers, soak them in cold water for 30 minutes first. Pork can be marinated and threaded onto skewers a day ahead. Note

Any type of sashimi-quality white fish can be used for this recipe; we used kingfish. Note

A delicious, easy and economical mid-week meal.

These delicious risotto-filled zucchini flowers are a real treat for guests, though you could simply use lemon and chilli ricotta if you want a simpler recipe.

PASTRY For information on how to wash leeks, see page 112. Note

Amaretto is a sweet almond flavoured liqueur that is made from a base of apricot pits or almonds, sometimes both.

This rich mocha cake with coffee syrup is pudding-like, darkly sweet and entirely satisfying.

Delicious chicken wings in a sweet honey soy marinade; great for sharing with family and family.

This easy, delicious meal is a fabulous way to enjoy fish.

This healthy winter dessert would also be perfect for breakfast.

We used blue eye in this recipe, but any white fish fillet will be fine. Note

Use gloves when peeling beetroot, as the juice can stain your hands. Note