Julie Goodwin’s 6-hour bolognese
Thick, hearty and meaty, this delicious beef bolognese sauce goes perfectly with freshly cooked pasta. Julie cooks her meat for six hours for extra flavour and a wonderful texture.
Julie Goodwin’s chicken korma
Warm, hearty and wonderfully fragrant, this beautiful chicken korma recipe by Julie Goodwin is slow cooked for three hours to create intense Indian flavours and tender, moist meat that melts in your mouth.
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Tangy lemon torte
Here is a perfectly pretty and fresh-tasting dessert which can also function as a birthday cake.
Spectacular seafood
Take a visit to your local fish market and be inspired by the huge array of fresh Australian seafood on offer. We've shown your our favourite ways to incorporate more seafood into your diet with these tasty and versatile recipes whatever the season. Whether it's a hearty risotto or paella, or a spectacular cold seafood platter that will wow your guests, it's all here. Your family will love our seafood pie or the crisp crunch of our seafood and vegetable tempura for a Japanese flavour.
Beef and barley stew
This hearty beef and barley stew is a great recipe to cook while camping; swap the saucepan for a camp oven and cook over hot coals.
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The world’s best donuts
Michelin star awarded English chef, Justin Gellatly, shares his winning donut recipe with us that he claims is the world's best.
Slow roasted lamb shoulder
Slow roasted to tender perfection, this gorgeous lamb shoulder dish is the ultimate comfort food for a hungry family. Served with crisp baked potatoes, it's a dinner dish the whole family will love.
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Gluten-free Christmas cakes
Christmas is not the same without the traditional Christmas cake! A cake that has all the ingredients that are mandatory to a Christmas cake, the only thing different is it's gluten-free!
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Turkey breast with cranberry and pistachio stuffing
This turkey breast with cranberry and pistachio stuffing is a delicious way to mix up the way you present your typical Christmas turkey. The stuffing and brandy sauce have a beautiful festive flavour.
Quince brioche cake
The soft texture of brioche and the vanilla flavouring combined into the creation of a cake will provide you with a delicious cake
Harira
A traditional Morroccan soup, containing the flavours and ingrediemts of cumin, garlic, lamb, and chickpeas creating a filling yet light starter
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Sour cherry custard cake
The tartness of sour cherries makes this custard cake recipe very special indeed
Mango jelly cheesecake
With its pretty layers, this cheesecake dessert is a real show-stopper.
Rosemary beef with parsley dumplings
Tender beef is beautifully braised in a hearty tomato and rosemary sauce, creating a wonderfully warming stew that is wonderful served topped with golden, fluffy homemade parsley dumplings.
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Raspberry marshmallow
Fluffy homemade raspberry marshmallow is perfect for kid's parties or a fun dessert.
Raspberry sorbet with apple salad
Lip-smacking raspberry sorbet with mint and lemon. Finished with a clean and fresh apple salad.
Orange marmalade
Homemade marmalade is the best you can get. Make it when oranges are in season and gift a batch to your friends.
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Lamb biryani
This version of a classic indian mixed rice dish combines heart-warming lamb with a blend of aromatic spices. It makes a great Sunday family meal, and possibly even leftovers for an easy weeknight dinner.
Citrus marmalade
Cooked in a microwave, this citrus marmalade is a delicious homemade addition to any breakfast table.
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.
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Coconut marshmallow
Fluffy marshmallow rolled in coconut makes a delightful and fun addition to any party or high tea.
Veal pie with cheesy semolina topping
Satisfy those savoury cravings with this hearty winter bake. Tender veal, carrots and celery sit perfectly under a layer of cheesy semolina that will leave your belly and your taste buds perfectly content.
Warm turkey, tomato and spinach salad
This warm salad is a great way to use up Christmas leftovers.
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Baked ricotta cheese
Baked ricotta cheese with fresh eggs is so simple! Delicious as a snack, part of a share plate or on its own.
White chocolate mudcake with chocolate sauce
Sweet, dense and fluffy, this beautiful white chocolate mud cake is irresistible served drizzled with a decadent chocolate sauce.
Paprika beef
This tasty casserole made with beef, bacon and smoked paprika is packed full of flavour. Serve with rice for a complete dinner dish for the family.
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Pork casserole with apple couscous
This tasty home-style casserole is wonderful for a cool Winter's evening. Fragrant, tender cooked pork is cooked to perfection and served with freshly baked vegetables and a sweet apple couscous.
Roast lamb and vegetables
Delight your family this weekend with this classic Australian roast dinner. Rosemary and garlic infused lamb is cooked to perfection, and served with roasted pumpkin, potatoes, onions and kumara.
Mohinga
Give your breakfast a boost with this hot and sour rice noodle and fish soup. With diverse flavours and fragrances, it's often revered as Burma's national dish.
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Apple and pork pie
The ultimate savoury pie for cool weekend evenings with your family - the delightful combination of warm apple and slow-cooked pork with a fennel crust will impress the fussiest of eaters.
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.
Oven-braised lamb shanks
Relive the classic British Sunday roast with these tender lamb shanks. Gather the family for a warm winter feast that everyone will enjoy.
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Slow-roasted lamb leg with spring coulis and broccolini
A slow-cooked lamb leg or shoulder satisfies us all – the browned meat stays moist and is pull-apart soft thanks to the vinegar helping to break it down.
Beef and mushroom casserole
Packed full of juicy, tender beef and fresh mushrooms braised in a white wine sauce, this hearty casserole is beautiful enjoyed hot with a side of creamy mashed potato and steamed greens as a warming Winter meal.
Spiced glazed ham
Delight your family this Christmas with this glorious spiced glazed ham. Pop it on the dinner table and serve sliced straight off the bone, making the perfect accompaniment to your roast lunch.
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Winter vegetable gratin
This generous vegetable gratin, layered with two types of potato, a creamy white sauce and cheese, is a fantastic winter warmer.
Lemon polenta cake with lemon compote
Introduce an uplifting zing to morning or afternoon tea with a friend, by enjoying this lemony almond and polenta cake. A hint of orange blossom water makes it refreshingly satisfying.
Lamb shanks with risoni and tomato
Meaning "big rice" in Italian, risoni is pasta shaped like long grain rice. It blends beautifully with these fragrantly slow-cooked lamb shanks.
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Pork and apple cider casserole with sage dumplings
Wonderfully warming, this hearty pork and vegetable casserole is cooked in apple cider to produce a brilliant, aromatic one-pot meal. Serve with dense, fluffy sage dumplings to soak up the flavoursome sauce and complete this beautiful Winter dish.
Quince and pistachio crumble pie
Sweet, tender baked quince pieces are beautiful served topped with this crunchy golden pistachio crumble. Scoop your serving spoon into this dish to reveal a delightfully warming dessert.
Creamy butternut and bacon soup
Spring by the bowlful. Here’s a delicious soup to welcome in the new season.
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Milk-braised pulled pork with creamy polenta
This classic Italian method of cooking results in a melt-in-the-mouth winter dish.
Christmas pudding
Santa will be pleased he visited your house when you leave this Christmas classic out for him. Infused with ginger, cloves and cinnamon this Christmas pudding lives up to the standard left by grandmothers past.
Lamb, red wine and potato pies
Tender lamb shanks are cooked to perfection in this fragrant, hearty red wine sauce. Topped with a smooth, creamy potato crust, these brilliant pot pies are perfect for a weekend Winter dinner with the family.
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Salmon pinwheels
There is no better match than cream cheese and soft smoked salmon. With dill, mint, capers and lemon juice you'll find you just can't stop eating these refreshing pinwheels.
Quince and rhubarb cobbler
This beautiful baked cobbler is beautiful served spooned up with a big dollop of fresh cream. Sweet, stewed quince and rhubarb sits perfectly under a golden, crumbly topping. Sink your spoon into this glorious dessert to discover the ultimate comfort food.
Mango swirl cheesecake
This easy cheesecake dessert uses tinned mangoes to save time!
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Salmon gravlax
Delight your family and friends with your very own cured salmon gravlax. Beautiful served thinly sliced tossed through a fresh summer salad with a creamy homemade dill sauce, or accompanied with poached eggs and avocado for a perfect brunch dish.
Nan’s lemon chicken
Bring a nostalgic feeling to the table with this homely chicken drumstick, potato and rosemary bake immersed in lemon juices. Don't forget to add a splash of white wine.
Roast pork in milk
Tender pork is roasted to perfection and served with a creamy, fragrant sauce. This hearty dish is wonderfully warming and great served up to hungry guests.
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Osso buco with pasta
Osso buco is a dish made with slow-braised veal shanks teamed with wine and vegetables. Originally from Italy, this makes a hearty winter dinner, or long, lazy Sunday lunch with friends.
Tomato and chilli chutney
Packed full of flavour, this fragrant and spicy tomato and chilli chutney is extremely versatile. This tasty sauce is superb served atop fresh pasta, on the side of your favourite meat dish or as a gourmet spread on a sandwich.
Rich and tender beef bourguignon
French fling! A rich and tender beef bourguignon recipe just for you. Bon appetit!
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Champagne sorbet
Cleanse your taste buds with this easy to make champagne sorbet.
Barbecued mustard steaks
Fire up the barbecue and enjoy these herbaceous steaks with a salad of your choice.
Coconut ice
Just like grandma used to make it, delicious coconut ice for a pretty tea party. Coconut ice is traditionally made with copha, but this version uses condensed milk, which is lower in fat and produces just-as-tasty results.
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Cherry and coconut macaroon cake
Why enjoy just one dessert when you can mix the best elements of two? Covered in crumbled macaroon pieces this cherry and coconut cake is sure to wow.
Tiramisu
Italians know good food, combining mascarpone, coffee, kahlua, finger biscuits and cocoa powder to create this spongey, syrupy dessert.
Marmalade delicious
This buttery and citrusy marmalade pudding serves as a riveting afternoon tea or dessert - especially in winter.
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Boiled christmas pudding
Nothing pronounces the festive season quite like a classic, decadent steamed pudding. Serve with your choice of brandy butter, custard or ice cream to leave everyone with joy.
Cherry white chocolate ice-cream
Cool, creamy and packed full of sweet, juicy cherries, this beautiful vanilla ice-cream is swirled with honey glazed almonds and white chocolate chunks for extra flavour and texture.
Chilli con carne with corn dumplings
This hearty, spicy chilli gets a modern makeover with these polenta-based dumplings. Slow cooking brings out the flavours.
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Curried chicken pie
Give classic butter chicken a rise, by incorporating New Zealand-revered sweet potato and encasing it with layers of flaky filo pastry.
Chickpea and roasted ham hock soup
This is a gorgeous and gutsy soup and it’s so easy to make.
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Pizza dough
Full of authentic Italian flavours
Slow-cooked beef and cheesy potato-topped pies
Mmmm, pies. Hot, steamy, crusty, potato-topped, and fabulous.
Ribollita handheld pies
These handheld pies are a mighty fine way to enjoy steaming, gorgeous ribollita on the go. When made a day ahead and left to rest, the flavour improves immensely.
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Greek style roast leg of lamb
Add this greek spring to a leg of lamb by injecting aromatic herbs then slow cooking to perfection. Serve it as the hero of your next main dish or as a twist on the traditional Sunday family roast.
Lamb and rosemary pies
A hearty, warming lamb and rosemary filling sits perfectly in a case of golden, flaky pastry, waiting to ooze out with every mouthful. This beautiful pie makes the ultimate Winter dinner dish.
Lamb masala
This popular marinated Indian curry is slow-cooked to perfection, producing tender lamb and aromatic, spicy flavours able to ignite the senses at any time of year. Heighten with naan bread and basmati rice or try it specifically as a winter warmer.
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Mango frozen yoghurt
No need to buy mango-flavoured ice cream with this simple recipe. With fresh mango chunks and creamy frozen yoghurt you'll discover just how good homemade can be.
Pork ragu with pappardelle
This hearty slow-cooked pork ragu combines beautifully with fresh, flat pasta noodles for a dinner or weekend lunch prepared in advance.
White chocolate mud cake
If this decadent mud cake doesn't already taunt you visually, the creamy white chocolate ganache melting in your mouth sure will.
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Zucchini not-quite-lasagne
Take a different approach to a classic family lasagne, adding this versatile summer vegetable to a spiced pork and veal mince filling.
Pot roast
Perfect for a lazy Sunday dinner, this tasty pot roast utilises the power of the slow cooker to bring your family a hearty, warming meal, complete with tender, slow-cooked meat. Pop your beef and vegetables on in the morning, and it'll be wonderfully fragrant and ready for your enjoyment come evening.
Chocolate drizzled honeycomb
Homemade honeycomb is delicious. Add a generous drizzle of melted chocolate and it's utterly delectable! Luckily, it's super easy (and fun) to make.
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Lamb shank braise with parmesan dumplings
This old-fashioned favourite with lamb shanks and cheesy dumplings will warm you up as the weather cools down.
Lamb ragu
Ragù to riches! This versatile dish is perfect for entertaining.
Low-carb lasagne
Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
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Classic pea and ham soup
Relive your favourite pea and ham soup with this simple recipe. Serve with crusty bread for a delicious dinner (let's just hope there's enough for leftovers).
Creamy lamb, kumara and ginger korma
This subtly spiced dish is perfect for a cold winter day.
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Kefta
Julie Biuso taps into the tantalising textures and flavours of Morocco.
Spotted dick with vanilla custard
Luca Villari makes himself a nice cuppa, catches up on his EastEnders and frets briefly about the weather. Nicely in the mood, he presents his ultimate English dish
Bubble and squeak beef brisket with poached egg
Luca Villari makes himself a nice cuppa, catches up on his EastEnders and frets briefly about the weather. Nicely in the mood, he presents this ultimate English dish
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Beef and cheddar pie
This recipe isn't fussy, just pure and simple beefy flavour with lashings of tart cheddar cheese for a bit of bite. This Kiwi staple makes a damn fine meal.
Roast vegetable tart
This savoury tart is ideal for lunch, dinner or even a picnic as you can bake it a day in advance. Slice up this chunky vegetarian meal for a nutritious feed.
Pork and parsnip cobbler
A winter weekend is the perfect time to try this substantial, warming slow-cook casserole. And for the younger members of the family, you can substitute the wine with chicken stock.
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Homemade raspberry gelato
A taste of summer comes in every cone with this homemade raspberry gelato. Easier to make with an ice-cream machine, you can also make the gelato without one.
Creamy lamb, kumara and ginger korma
Serve with rice and green beans to even out the cream content.
Banoffee caramel rice
This creamy caramel rice pudding is even easy enough for the kids to make.
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Chicken nacho mix
These nachos are easy to make and a fun, tasty meal the whole family will enjoy.
Creamy beef with bacon and button mushrooms
This hearty, flavoursome mix works just as well served with creamy mashed potato or rice. Like a cross between beef bourguignon and stroganoff, this combo is sure to please – so let the slow cooker do the work.
Banoffee caramel rice with honey-glazed bananas and pecans
Any kind of poached or honey-glazed fruit goes well with creamy rice.
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Lasagne-style crock-pot
Here’s another way of making this humble family favourite even easier! I have added the grated carrot and baby spinach to the mix so you will only need a simple salad to serve. Plus my cheat’s version of a white cheese sauce make this dish as easy as possible.
Mediterranean-style seafood stew
Grate lemon or lime zest over the stew for extra zing!
Easy chicken nacho mix
There couldn’t be an easier way to make a fun, tasty family dinner. And it makes a little chicken go a long way. Try this with pork or beef too.
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Sticky ribs
It’s time to dig out the slow cooker and make the most of cheaper cuts of meat. Get them chugging away early in the day, so that by dinnertime the house is filled with gorgeous savoury aromas and you’ll have everyone clamouring around.
Shoulder of pork with apple cider vinegar
It’s time to dig out the slow cooker and make the most of cheaper cuts of meat. Get them chugging away early in the day, so that by dinnertime the house is filled with gorgeous savoury aromas and you’ll have everyone clamouring around.
