Quick & Easy

Goes well with rumaki crab dip Note

This recipe is also nut-free and gluten-free Note

You’ll have about ½ cup of the cake mixture left over; make more cakes for a longer serpent, if you like Note

The combination of mashed potato, bacon, onion, cheese and sour cream in these cakes is so good you’ll find it hard to stop at one. You can also use lasoda or pink-eye potatoes for this recipe. Note

The fish can be marinated and threaded onto skewers a day ahead, store, covered, in the refrigerator. You can use any large fish fillets or steaks, such as ling, gemfish, snapper, kingfish or silver warehou, for this recipe. Soak 12 bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before using to avoid scorching or […]

This delicious, vegetarian take on a classic lasagne will have your dinner party guests raving for weeks.

We used a 250ml carton of pineapple juice for this recipe. Note

Chicken puffs should not be reheated more than once. Puffs can be baked several hours ahead. Cool slightly then refrigerate. Reheat thoroughly in a 160°C preheated oven just before serving. Note

Packaged fried tofu is available from most supermarkets. Note

A rustic version of the French toasted sandwich that is a classic in bistros and cafés.

Delicious little pork kofta on skewers served with mint yoghurt from Australian Women's Weekly.

Shredded or flaked coconut take longer to toast than desiccated coconut. You can toast it in the oven or in a dry frying pan – either way, you have to watch it carefully. If you’re using the pan method, stir the coconut the whole time, then take it out of the pan the second it’s […]

You can use one quantity of shortcrust pastry, page 4, instead of the store-bought sheets. Note

Cake will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 days. Note

Crispy Swiss rösti with pan-fried ham and cherry tomatoes from Australian Women's Weekly.

This recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note

This delicious and simple mash can be whipped up in no time at all.

Chicken and anything it is marinated in needs to be fully cooked to rid it of harmful bacteria. Wash any kitchen equipment that comes in contact with raw chicken thoroughly with warm soapy water. Chicken thighs are delicious, but are often overlooked in favour of breast fillets. The thigh is full of flavour and will […]

Mini versions of an old classic dessert that are perfect for individual serving.

This recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note

Light and summery dish of pan-fried pork with a sweet and spicy pineapple and cucumber salsa.

A Western-influenced Japanese rice dish with prawn and fish in a creamy sauce.

Goujons are small strips of fish or chicken, coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried.

You could set out a platter of sliced chicken, bowl of salad with serving tongs and stack of tortillas for everyone to assemble their own great food-to-go. Note

Regular pappadums can be substituted for ready-to-eat mini pappadums, if preferred. Break into quarters; shallow-fry. Note

Pan-fried chicken with an aromatic and flavoursome cranberry and pine nut pilaf.

An authentic Italian pasta bake with spinach, prosciutto and gnocchi, little potato dumplings.

Using a slowcooker takes this delicious Italian meatball and pasta dish to the next level.

Soak 10 bamboo skewers in cold water for an hour before use to prevent them splintering or scorching during cooking. Note

Granita made from the musky, fresh-grape muscat grape with figs and a sweet honey and fennel syrup

Serve the pears and syrup with thick yoghurt or whipped thickened (heavy) cream. Note

Pfeffernüssen translates from German as “pepper nut” biscuits, they are a variation on a type of German gingerbread known as “lebkuchen”. Pfeffernüssen are extremely hard when they are first baked and benefit from being dunked into liquid before eating, however, they do start to soften after a day or two. Note

This recipe is the perfect way to use up the last of your smoked salmon, in fact, it is so delicious you may find yourself deliberately putting aside salmon just for this dish. Note

Tender lamb backstraps with a spiced shiitake mushroom crust and a crunchy Asian salad.

Oozy and delicious Italian-style risotto packed full of pork, pine nuts, cointreau and lemon thyme.

A light and delicate salad with smoked chicken, cranberry, pear and pecan nuts.

Gruyère is a hard-rind Swiss cheese with small holes and a nutty, slightly salty, flavour. It is a popular cheese for soufflés as it melts easily. Like a traditional soufflé, this soufflé omelette should be eaten straight away to prevent it sinking. Note

Cute little mini quiches that pack a huge blue cheese punch.

These golden mushroom fillo triangles are the perfect cocktail party snacks.

Oil needs to be added slowly to prevent mixture separating. Should the mixture separate, whisk in two tablespoons of hot water. Note

Frittatas can be eaten cold or warm. Store frittatas, in an airtight container, in the refrigerator for up to three days. Note

We used bream fillets here, but you can use any firm white fish fillet, such as perch, blue-eye or ling, if you prefer. Note

A rich and warming casserole that is perfect for cold winter nights.

The cucumber can be sliced with a vegetable peeler for even, thin slices. Note

It seems a strange combination but, trust us, it's good. The salty crunch of the popcorn is great with the tang of the citrus and pomegranate and the mustard flavour of the radish and it also looks striking on the table.

Use light coconut cream, if you prefer. Note

If you don’t have three patty pan trays, just wash, grease and flour the pan again, and continue using until all the mixture is baked. Note

For a refreshing summer cocktail, serve plum granita in martini glasses topped with sparkling wine Note

You need 6 passionfruit to get the required amount of pulp for this recipe. Packaged pavlova “nests” and meringues can be found at your supermarket. Note

You will need six 355ml or twelve 120ml capacity coffee cups for this recipe. Note

Fresh, fragrant and flavourful in every mouthful.

The crunchy sesame seed crust on the tuna gives a nutty aroma while leaving the tuna rare. Note

You need 24 witlof leaves for this recipe. Note

Chicken can be cooked, cooled and refrigerated the day before. Note

Delicious and authentic Italian-style rigatoni with spicy pork sausages from Australian Women's Weekly.

Simple, quick yet luxurious pan-fried liver from Australian Women's Weekly.

Chicken can be marinated in cajun mixture overnight. Cook chicken and fill pockets as required. Note

If you don’t have leftover mashed potato, prepared mashed potato is available from the vegetable section of most large supermarkets. Note

You need to buy half a small barbecued chicken for this recipe. Note

Lamb’s lettuce is also known as mâche or corn salad ­ it has a mild, almost nutty flavour and tender, narrow, dark-green leaves. Note

Wafers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Note

This recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note