Less than 60 minutes

Thrill your child on their birthday with this gorgeous hot-pink dragon cake.

These tasty stuffed mushrooms are packed full of goodness and wonderful texture. They're great served as a starter for a dinner party with friends.

Similar to porridge, this hearty, wholesome breakfast will definitely keep you going until lunchtime.

This Indian curry is a rich and delicious blend of local spices from the region of Goa.

A rich and hearty tomato and carrot soup with chicken meatballs from Australian Women's Weekly.

Tender lamb stuffed with spicy, harissa couscous makes a great centrepiece for a dinner party. Serve with a cooling, yoghurt based dressing on the side.

Both the kids and adults will love these tasty chicken drumsticks.

You can substitute equivalent weights of peas, capsicum, mushrooms or zucchini if you prefer them to the vegetables suggested. Note

Zeppole di san giuseppe is also known as St Joseph's Day cake.

The mainstay sauce of southern Italy, the great and hearty napoletana, is the classic go-to pasta sauce when there is no meat to be had and the cupboard is almost bare. Made well, it is fit for a king.

This dish goes well with steamed basmati rice, sprinkled with fresh coriander sprigs. Banana leaves are sold in bundles in Asian food shops, greengrocers and supermarkets. Foil can be used if banana leaves are unavailable. Note

The great thing about using Japanese pumpkin for this pumpkin with balsamic and pine nuts recipe is that the skin is edible, so there's no need to waste time cutting it off. This makes a great side dish for a roast leg of lamb.

There's more yummy goodness packed into this tropical toasted muesli than one jar should be able to hold. Crunchy, nutty and sweet in all the right proportions.

Keeping time: 1 week. Note

Fresh lime curd takes this beautiful sponge to the next level.

Tamarind honey chicken with asian wombok salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Spice up your leftover Turkey with these Mexican inspired quesadillas

These flapjacks make a great snack for lunchboxes or to serve as morning tea. We used dried pineapple, papaya and mango in this recipe. You could also try chopped dates or figs.

Inspired by Aboriginal legend, this striking cake is distinctively an Australian original. Note

The natural sweetness of date and banana make this fruity slice moist and rich. Gorgeous served with a cup of tea or strong coffee.

An exquisite Asian starter dish of hoisin pork with salted crackling from Australian Women's Weekly.

Experiment with a variety of seasonal flowers and greens. Mix mild greens with a garnish of stronger-tasting flowers and vice versa. Suggested flowers include violas, calendula, culinary herb flowers, pineapple sage, dianthus, day lilies and roses. If the flowers are large, use only their petals. Note

With a layer of dark chocolate, creamy cheesecake filling and sweet cherry jelly, this slice is a most decadent treat.

To make hazelnut and coffee friands, omit the walnuts and replace with 125g hazelnut meal. Note

These crispy crab cakes are delicious served with aioli and a green salad.

Deeply savoury and rich with tomato and Mediterranean vegetables, this simple baked fish dish makes and excellent shared lunch or dinner.

Kumara, spinach and ricotta go together beautifully in this easy pasta dish.

Apple and caramel go together perfectly, and these caramel apple squares make a perfect afternoon tea treat or light dessert.

Rice paper rolls are so simple to make, and this teriyaki chicken recipe makes for a fantastic out-of-the-box ideas for school lunches!

A fun and fishy cake that is perfect for a three year old's birthday party.

Black beans, also known as turtle beans, are a common ingredient in Caribbean and Latin American soups, salsas and salads. They are not the same as Chinese black beans, which are fermented soy beans. Note

There are many versions of hot and sour soup throughout Asia. The common factor, of course, is that they all have ingredients to make them both spicy, and sour. This one also has seafood and noodles and is a complete and delicious meal.

Traditional versions of this recipe originate in Spain, and are very similar to British Christmas or fruit cakes. Like with many traditional recipes, various exist between cultures and countries, even individual kitchens. This is our version.

A great dish for meat-free Monday, or any other day you choose to cook a vegetarian feast, this lentil and egg curry can be bulked out with tender little cauliflower florets.

A fragrant and delicious warm rice and chickpea salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Balmain bugs, otherwise known as butterfly fan lobster, was used in this recipe, but you could also use the same weight of scampi or uncooked large king prawns.

These spiced, fluffy apple muffins are made even more delicious with a crunchy streusel topping.

Big Italian flavours take this stew to the next level.

Keep uncooked fish balls, covered, in single layer on tray, in the refrigerator until required. The fish balls will firm up and the flavours of the mixture will blend together. You can also freeze uncooked fish balls in snap-lock plastic bags. Pickled green peppercorns are less pungent than black peppercorns and are frequently used in […]

TOPPING Combine ingredients in a small bowl. The dough is quite soft so it does need to be handled gently. If you have trouble, or it’s a hot day, refrigerate the dough at any stage for about 15 minutes for it to firm-up. Note

Crab meat is available from fish markets and the seafood section of some major supermarkets. Note

As well as looking as pretty as a picture, this is unbelievably delicious. You can buy edible flowers from specialist food shops, or use flowers from your own garden.

Enjoy a slice of slice sweet coconut and pineapple slice with a mug of tea or coffee for an indulgent morning or afternoon treat.

Dukkah is a Middle Eastern spice blend containing toasted nuts and seeds. It is usually based on hazelnuts, spices and sesame seeds, and teamed here with roasted garlic yoghurt it will make your lamb cutlets sing.

If snake beans are unavailable, use green beans. Note

Tart, sweet and fragrant oranges make these buttery shortbread triangles especially delectable. If you like, try substituting the lemon rind for the orange rind and add ⅓ cup (45g) coarsely chopped dried cranberries to the dough.

Tangy and fragrant Vietnamese pork steaks with noodle salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

An easy dish of turkey meatballs with simple tomato sauce for all ages to enjoy.

This dreamy cheesecake recipe is best prepared the night before to ensure it sets beautifully.

This cheesy salmon and pea pasta bake is bound to become a hit with the kids. You can use broccoli in place of, or as well as, peas if you like.

Briks are a Tunisian dish. Egg and tuna is the classic filling but you can also use minced (ground) lamb or beef, cheese and other herbs.

Vegetarian sushi rolls are just as delicious as regular sushi

The barbecue is the perfect way to cook a butterflied leg of lamb. Have your butcher trim, split, and debone a whole leg for you.

Potatoes, cauliflower and peas are classics when it comes to curry and this Vegetarian version is a staple in many homes

The combination of sweet, creamy chocolate, crunchy nuts and fluffy, light marshmallows is unbeatable in these sweet cupcakes.

These honeycomb cream cupcakes are a proper indulgence, a moist, spiced cupcake topped with whipped cream and shattered Violet Crumble bars.

The use of the word “jerk” in culinary terms refers to a spicy jamaican seasoning used to marinate meat, seafood or poultry before grilling or roasting it. While each cook has his or her particular favourite combination of spices, jerk almost always contains allspice, thyme and chilli. Piri piri is an Afro-Portuguese hot sauce made […]

You've probably heard that it is quite difficult to make macarons. We beg to differ. As long as you weigh the ingredients carefully and follow our instructions to the letter, you'll be rewarded with this blushing beauty.

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Note

This indulgent, comforting meal is perfect for a cosy night in. Purists may prefer to make their own gnocchi, but we've discovered that the store bought version is an excellent time saving alternative.

Mango chutney will burn if the grill or barbecue is too hot. Note

20cm x 30cm (8-inch x 12-inch) rectangular cake pan; 8cm x 25cm (3¼-inch x 10-inch) bar cake pan; 35cm x 45cm (14-inch x 18-inch) rectangular cake board Note

These nifty little one-pot casseroles are great for any meal! Dinner, lunch, or they can even be given a breakfast theme and served for brunch.

Chocolate sides and curls can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container. Decorate cake just before serving. Chocolate can be melted gently, uncovered, in the microwave, or over a small saucepan of simmering water (don’t let the water touch the base of the bowl), stirring frequently. Remove from the heat as […]

Smooth ricotta, sold in tubs, is much wetter than firm ricotta cut from a wheel. If you use firm ricotta, you will need to increase the amount of buttermilk by ¼ cup. Note

You can use 1½ cups (240g) of fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels instead of canned if you prefer. Note

Green curry paste is one of the hottest of the traditional Thai pastes, coconut cream soothes the fire a little in this green chicken curry.

This is a meal and a half, perfect for dinner at the end of an active weekend day. Let the crisp potato pancakes soak up some of the zesty chilli and ginger liquid from the steaks.

This decadent almond crunch is a stunning accompaniment to hot espresso.