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Twice baking the choux pastry in this recipe will ensure a perfect result, and the addition of frangelico gives a lovely boozy twist on this French classic. You won't be disappointed, and neither will your guests!

Put the kettle on and indulge in this classic slice for a sweet morning or afternoon treat.

This boiled fruit cake is one of our favourites; it will cut and keep well and can be used for a wedding cake.

Make your Christmas special with these delightful fruitcake cupcakes.

This recipe first appeared in the September 1975 issue of The Australian Women's Weekly, in a decade when sourdough bread was not commonplace, showing The Weekly was well and truly ahead of its time. You will need to start the recipe 3 days ahead; however the end result is well worth the effort. And once you've got your sourdough starter it will keep in good condition for 2 weeks.

Dense, moist and full of flavour, this zucchini and corn bread is fabulous served still warm with a bowl of fresh guacamole.

Add a dash of sweet chilli sauce to the chicken mix when making these delicious sandwiches if you want to dial up the drama.

Put the kettle on and enjoy a generous slice of this dense, buttery almond cake.

Brown sugar gives this nutty slice the colour and taste of caramel.

Surprise and delight the kids with these delicious white chocolate and macadamia muffins, or better still, get them involved in making them. They're dead easy and ready to be eaten in around 30 minutes.

Celebrate any occasion with these stunning blueberry cupcakes.

You will need about four large overripe bananas for the amount of mashed banana required. Note

For a delicious afternoon tea, serve thick slices of this moist pecan cake with whipped cream.

These homely little cakes are so easy to make and go perfectly with a hot cup of tea.

This recipe is easy to make, easy to freeze, moist and delicious. A winner on all fronts.

The smooth flavour of mocha in a freshly baked, moist cake is irresistible. This cake will keep for up to 2 days, but we're sure it won't last that long!

For a beautiful morning tea, serve these golden blueberry scones warm, split open with a dollop of custard cream.

Kids love to go camping. If you have a large enough grassed area at home, turn the area into a camping ground for the party. It's an easy, inexpensive party theme.

These tasty baked arrabbiata muffins are packed full of flavour and texture. Filled with melted, oozy cheese, they will be loved by kids and adults alike. Enjoy them warm as a light lunch or dinner or pop them in your lunch box for work or school.

These fruit and nut bars are easy to make and deliciously chewy.

To freeze; wrap cake in two layers of plastic wrap. Seal, label and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight at room temperature. This cake will also keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or in the refrigerator for 1 week. Note

The second best part of making my own snacks is that I know exactly what goes into them - the best part is how they taste. The muesli bars in this recipe can be changed to suit any needs. I put linseed and sesame seeds in them, mostly so I can convince myself that I should eat them. Nuts are lovely, although the boys’ school, as well as many others I am sure, has a peanut ban because of serious allergies. Good additions include slivered almonds, pine nuts, choc chips or chopped apricot pieces.

Sweet, juicy peaches are beautiful served atop this golden, crumbly almond tart. Sprinkle with some icing sugar for a quick and tasty baked dessert.

We all want to find the balance between food that is exciting for the kids to eat and also provides them with the good stuff they need for their health. These muffins are light, soft and yummy, but still have the added health benefit of oat bran hidden in them.

These buttery lavender shortbreads make a divine morning or afternoon treat with a cup of hot tea.

Cakestand top to bottom: Dried cranberry coconut macaroons; Salmon and egg finger sandwiches. Note

You can use just one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe.. Blowtorches are available from kitchenware and hardware stores. These tarts are best eaten on the day they are made. If the weather is humid, caramelise the toffee about 30 minutes before serving. Note

This pear and hazelnut bread are a delightfully fruity and crispy accompaniment to your morning or afternoon brew. They also make a lovely and thoughtful homemade gift.

Make this delicious Italian specialty your new Christmas staple.

Thrill your child on their birthday with this gorgeous yellow moon cake.

This buttery shortcake is filled with apricot jam and topped with crunchy blanched almonds.

The cake is best made on the day of serving. Note

This recipe is gluten-free, wheat-free, yeast-free and dairy-free. Note

EQUIPMENT 5 x 12-hole (1-tablespoon/20ml) mini muffin pans 12-hole (⅓ -cup/80ml) standard muffin pan 2.25-litre (9-cup) pudding steamer 60 mini muffin paper cases (28 yellow, 32 dark brown) 35cm (14-inch) square cake board Make the mini muffins in batches; the cake mixture will be fine to stand at room temperature. Make the toffee wings up […]

The combination of sweet, gooey filling and crunchy topping is delightful in this easy slice.

We used glacé peaches and pineapple in this delicious, moist cake recipe. Glacé pears, apricots, cherries and figs could also be used.

These berry buttermilk muffins are fluffy, delicious and a cinch to make.

Both crunchy and chewy, this easy no-bake slice is full of delicious fruit, nuts and chocolate.

Sandwiched with silky chocolate ganache, these oaty cookies will be a hit with family and friends.

These ginger oat cookies go splendidly with coffee or tea and make a lovely gift.

You will need about six passionfruit to make this recipe. The thin-skinned purple-black variety will yield much more pulp than the thicker-skinned Panama passionfruit. Note

I discovered quite by accident how delicious these cookies are eaten straight from the fridge, thanks to Auckland’s humid weather. The chocolate filling melted in the heat of my kitchen, so as soon as they were sandwiched together, I put them in the fridge and – yummo! I hit the jackpot.

These refreshing cookies are perfect after a meal with hot espresso.

In this delicious recipe, chocolate and cinnamon cupcakes are topped with a swirl of cream cheese frosting sprinkled with cinnamon sugar.

Both Granny Smith and Golden Delicious apples are suitable for this recipe. Note

Sprinkled with coconut, this chewy date slice is divine with a hot cup of tea.

These crunchy Italian biscuits go wonderfully with hot espresso coffee.

This dense banana loaf is even more delicious when sliced and served with a drizzle of honey and sliced fresh bananas.

This simple yet delicious blueberry loaf is perfect for a morning or afternoon snack with a steaming hot cup of tea.

You need to start the recipe the day before. Note

Plump with fruit, this traditional cake is wonderful served with a pot of hot tea.

Put the kettle on and enjoy a thick slice of this moist apple and apricot loaf.

The frangipane flower and this frangipane tart have absolutely nothing to do with each other, despite the name. Although both look absolutely stunning and will fill your house with the most delightful aroma.

These cheesy zucchini cakes make a lovely light brunch served with a crisp green salad.

These tasty macaroon-like bars are great for the lunchbox.

These colourful cupcakes are perfect for a birthday party and will delight both the kids and adults.

For bold icing colours, we used powdered food colourings, available from cake decorating shops and some health food stores. Mixing the powder with a small amount of hot water, before stirring into the icing, gives a better result; liquid colourings can be used for pale colours. Note

Encased in crisp puff pastry, this beautiful berry sponge slice makes a delightful sweet treat with tea or coffee.

This tropical slice is dense and delicious served with a dollop of yoghurt.

A spiced apple and prune filling is sandwiched between buttery shortcrust pastry in this easy, delicious slice.

This delicious smoothie will get you going in the morning. The milo and coffee will you give you instant energy while the banana will keep your engines running right through to lunchtime.

For a delicious morning tea, serve these fluffy banana choc-chip cakes warm with butter.

This gluten-free Christmas fruit cake is every bit as moist and tasty as its wheat based counterpart. We used Farex baby rice cereal, but use whichever brand you prefer. Make it up to two weeks ahead and store in an airtight container in the fridge.

This easy cake, made in a single saucepan, is delicious served warm with cream, custard or ice-cream, cold with butter, or just on its own.

Enjoy your favourite pudding in spectacular cake form.

Spoil the chocoholics with this decadent and crunchy chocolate caramel slice.

A light touch is required to make these strawberry french macarons. Don't be tempted to use more strawberry puree than required or you will alter the texture of the batter. Trust us, the result is worth it.

This tart is simply delicious warm with cream or ice-cream, and perfect with tea or coffee.

When beating sugar into the egg white, beat only until combined; the sugar will not dissolve at this stage. Note

Filled with chopped apricots, peanuts and cornflakes for added crunch, this easy fridge slice is delicious served with coffee.

For a sweet and satisfying treat, try a slice of this moist cherry and orange loaf, delicious served with a dollop of yoghurt or cream.

The cave is made up of three cakes, so while it may look fiddly and complicated, it isn’t. The kids’ll think you used magic to make it. Cooked cakes can be frozen for up to one month. Thaw at room temperature for about six hours. Cake can be iced and decorated one day ahead (except […]

These cheesy savoury scones are delicious served warm with melting butter.