Less than 60 minutes

You need to buy triple the quantity of the ingredients for this recipe. You will need to make three separate batches: do not double or triple this recipe. It’s important to measure the cake mixture carefully so the cakes are all the same depth. The mixture will be fine standing at room temperature while you […]

The cut known as chicken kiev is a breast of chicken with the wing bone attached; this gives a small jutting-out bone on each fillet. It is available from poultry shops. Note

Bringing your favourite confectionery treat together with a delectable baked good to make a fabulous dessert recipe.

Transport yourself to Thailand with this simple chicken vermicelli noodle salad drizzled with a tangy lime dressing and sprinkled with mint.

Use a mandolin or V-slicer to cut the papaya and carrot into matchsticks. 8 hours Make rolls; refrigerate. Store loosely packed, with damp paper towel or baking paper between layers as rolls can stick together. Note

There's no need to get your boning knife out for this simple, tasty lamb leg with garlic and thyme, just ask your butcher to butterfly a leg of lamb for you.

We used packham pears in this recipe. Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the reduced syrup if it is too sweet. Note

Dill and salmon are a delicious pair in this easy, creamy risotto.

Roasting cherry tomatoes intensifies the flavour and transforms them into a lovely accompaniment to the lamb. Note

Here’s a great vegetable alternative to barbecued meat – grilled sourdough bread stacked with earthy beetroot given a sweet and sour tang with pomegranate molasses, a nice little salty bite from the feta and crunch from pumpkin seeds.

You can double or triple the quantities, filling large dishes to serve a crowd. Do ahead This recipe can be prepared a day ahead to the end of step 3, cover and refrigerate. Finish the recipe when you’re ready to serve. Substitutes You can use a combination of other cheeses such as parmesan, vintage cheddar, […]

You need to press the cake mixture into balls using your hands, ­ do not roll as the mixture will crumble. You will need 25 lollypop or paddle pop sticks for this recipe. When dipping the popcakes in chocolate, tilt the bowl of chocolate to one side, so the chocolate is deep enough to completely […]

Duck kway teow, a popular stir-fried rice noodle dish, in a box for kid's snacks.

To keep the glossy finish to the frosting, the cake needs to be frosted up to an hour before the party. The frosting soon dries out to resemble cooked meringue. Note

Store patties, covered, in the fridge for up to 2 days. Freeze uncooked patties for up to 1 month. Defrost patties in the fridge before cooking. Note

Thai flavours are always so fresh and fragrant, so paired with juicy prawns this dish is a sure crowd pleaser.

Start your day with a delicious egg, mushroom and prosciutto breakfast pizzas.

You can use a barbecued chicken for this recipe; however, you will have to cook the rice in a mixture of water and prepared chicken stock instead of the cooking liquid. Like most Thai sauces and dressings, nam jim is extremely hot. Seed the chillies to lessen the heat, if you prefer. Note

Embossed cookie cutters come with assorted messages and are available from cake decorating and kitchen shops, and most larger department stores. Or, you can stamp a message with individual letters into the cookie dough. You need a 7.5cm (3-inch) round fluted cutter, a 7.5cm (3-inch) embossed cookie cutter and a piping bag fitted with a […]

A North Italian vegetable and rice dish cooked in broth to a creamy consistency.

Plump raisins and tender pecans make this fruit loaf a great choice for breakfast or afternoon tea.

The perfect healthy snack; zucchini fritters with skordalia, a thick purée of Greek cuisine, from Australian Women's Weekly.

While the cooking method may stray from tradition, there are only pure, classic, mouth-watering flavours to be found in these delicious brownies. This recipe is an easy crowd pleaser.

Filled with ham, cheese and scrambled egg, these easy pinwheels are perfect for a morning snack.

This crusty loaf of bread is delicious served with soup or on its own with butter and golden syrup.

Bao are a form of steamed Chinese buns, adapted by migrants in many other Asian countries.

Crispy, crunchy but best of all - healthy.

Whoopie pies are best eaten the day they are made. Note

The classic surf'n'turf, beef and prawn, dish with delicious homemade kumara hash browns and corn.

35cm (14-inch) square cake board These cute little cakes would also be a welcome treat at a halloween party for younger children. Cupcakes should be decorated the day of serving as the Minties will dissolve if left overnight. Store cakes in an airtight container at room temperature. If you can’t find un-iced cupcakes, use iced […]

Covered in an assortment of lollies, this gorgeous yellow dragon cake is sure to be a winner with the kids.

It seems counter intuitive to cook fruit in this way, but char grilling caramelises all of those lovely fruit sugars and brings a great intensity of flavour. Whipped cream completes the experience.

Fun envelope cookies for special occasions like weddings and engagement parties.

These cheesy little Greek style pastries are perfect nibbles or finger foods. They are best eaten fresh.

These crunchy Italian biscuits go wonderfully with hot espresso coffee.

You can melt the cheese for each burger, if you prefer. Note

Make these lamb & quinoa pizzettas for a delicious party snack or summer lunch.

Deglazing: This is the initial step in making a sauce that incorporates the browned bits sticking to the bottom of a pan in which meat has been cooked. A small amount of liquid is added to any remaining meat juices in the pan, then over heat, the pan is scraped to loosen the browned caramelised […]

Use a cake mix that does not require butter to be added. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Macaroni cheese with peas

Walnut, Date and Ginger Slice

Wild blend rice is a combination of white long grain rice and wild rice. Rice can be prepared several hours ahead; cook fish just before serving. Note

Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the ripeness of the pear. Store loaf in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Note

Pomegranate pulp consists of the seeds and the edible pulp surrounding them; it has a tangy sweet-sour flavour Note

Don’t thaw the frozen blueberries before using as they will bleed colour into the cake batter. Note

Celebrate your child turning four with this awesome birthday cake for car lovers.

You can use any colour you like to tint the dough, choose a matching lolly, or coloured sugar, to coat the pinwheel edges. Note

You need to buy a large barbecued chicken weighing about 900g for this recipe; discard skin and bones, then chop the meat coarsely. You can also use pontiac or sebago potatoes for this recipe. Note

Mash potato as soon as it is cooked, otherwise it will not be as soft and creamy. Note

Full of vegetables and flavours, this pilaf is the perfect mid-week treat.

You can use steamed fresh clams instead of the fish. Chicken or vegetable stock is also fine to use in this recipe. Note

Chicken, spinach and ricotta cannelloni makes a great weekend lunch to share. A piping bag filled with the chicken mixture will make filling the cannelloni tubes really easy.

Sicily is surrounded by the sea and fish is frequently on the table. Simple methods of cooking are favoured, letting the freshness speak for itself, but there is generally a twist, as here, with earthy aromatic fennel seeds, olives and garlic adding pungency.

When you pour the egg mixture into the pan, use a fork to gently move the mixture from side to side as it begins to set, to ensure it cooks evenly. Keep doing this until the egg starts to form a crust around the edge. Give the pan handle a gentle jiggle to make sure […]

Cake is best made on day of serving. Not suitable to freeze. A slice of this hearty, healthy cake is a decent breakfast on the run or a reliable mid-morning pick-me-up. Note

Almonds, prunes and shallots add depth to the flavour of this succulent chicken cooked in a tagine.

Kumara dampers are a marriage of old Australia and new, of bush practicality and modern, urban culinary exploration. The pumpkin scone of Modern Australian cuisine.

Pasta and pippies are a delicious combination, this dish is loaded with both, plus prawns, mussels, white fish, parsley and lemon.

We think salsa verde is just as good as pesto, and deserving of far more attention. It's not a spicy Mexican type salsa, but Italian, with a zesty, herbaceous, lemony flavour that goes well with fish and simple meat dishes. It compliments the kingfish beautifully.

You will need about four large stems of rhubarb for this recipe. Note

Some butchers sell a pork and veal mince mixture, which is what we used in this recipe. If it is not available as a mixture, buy half the amount in pork mince (375g/12 ounces) and half the amount as veal mince (375g/12 ounces). Note

Some days, all that is required is a simple roast with veg. We've cooked the beef to a rare finish in this recipe, leave it in the oven a little longer, if you like. However you like it cooked, remember to let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.

To cut this dessert, use a large hot dry kitchen knife. Cut as many portions as you need, and freeze any remaining dessert covered with foil. Cut the dessert as soon as you take it out of the freezer, but wait about 10 minutes before serving. Note

Perfect for school lunches, picnics or after-school snacks and equally delicious hot or cold, these mini leek and parmesan fritters will always satisfy hungry mouths.

Buttermilk is the crucial ingredient in this olive and rosemary quick bread, a simple and fast way to make your own bread and fill the house with a heavenly smell.

Keeping time: 2 days. We used 3 bananas for this recipe. Note

If your frying pan handle is not ovenproof, wrap it in foil to protect it in the oven. Note

Incredibly simple as well as zesty and delicious, these tangy lemon squares are a welcome treat when you hit that mid-afternoon slump.

Sweet, rich and wonderfully decadent, this beautiful chocolate slice is easy to make and perfect enjoyed with a cup of coffee for a relaxing morning or afternoon treat.

Sweet mustard dressing gives an extra kick to this warm duck and walnut salad with caramelised apples.

Cooking the dish in this way gives you a tender and moist fish, beautifully infused with the rosemary and lemon. Plus, you won't even need to clean the barbecue!

Warm, hearty and delicious, this spiced red lentil and ham soup is the ultimate comfort food for a hungry family on a cool evening.

Instead of the apple, the same weight of pear can be used in this recipe. Note

Zuppa primavera is a hearty Italian soup with farfalle pasta and asparagus.

Green curry is traditionally the hottest Thai curry. Prepared chicken meatballs are available from most major supermarkets, chicken shops and butcher shops; if you can't find them, roll chicken patties into balls.

Merguez, the French spelling of the Arabic “mirqaz”, is a small spicy lamb sausage eaten in Tunisia and Algeria. It is served grilled as part of a mezze, or fried then cooked with pulses, various meats and vegetables in tagines, cassoulet or other hearty casseroles. Note