Quick & Easy

You can also use lasoda or pink-eye potatoes for this recipe. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

You could add 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger to the broth for extra flavour, if you like. Note

An exquisite side dish that goes perfectly with grilled haloumi and crusty bread.

This keeps for 4 days. Note

Cute and fun little nippy the crab cupcakes that the kids will love.

Garlic wedges can be made a week ahead. Note

Roast lamb with tomato and potatoes

You can use a mixture of grilled eggplant, capsicum and sun-dried tomatoes for the antipasto vegetables. Grilled artichokes and mushrooms could also be used. Note

Don’t assemble or cook pizzas until just before serving to keep them from becoming soggy. Note

Traditionally, this recipe is known as pork pad see ew. Note

Recipe is best prepared as required. For a light meal (that serves four), serve with some crusty bread. Note

This exquisite ruby grapefruit, orange and basil salad brings colour and zest to any dinner table.

Recipe is suitable to freeze before adding the silverbeet. Always check the manufacturer’s instructions before using a pressure cooker. Note

American-style pork ribs are well-trimmed mid-loin ribs; you will find them at butcher shops and most supermarkets. Note

Rose petal jam is available from Middle-Eastern foodstores and delis. Note

Add a little sugar to the ratatouille to reduce any acid taste, if you like. If you want to reduce or eliminate the oil, the ratatouille can be cooked in the oven. Combine all the ingredients in an ovenproof dish and bake at 180°C (160°C fan-forced) for about 30 minutes. Note

You will need to soak eight 25cm (10-inch) bamboo skewers in water for at least an hour before using to prevent them from splintering or scorching during the cooking process. Note

A delicious soup full of seasonal spring vegetables.

Use 8 large spinach leaves in place of silverbeet, if preferred. Note

The rolls can be prepared for baking up to 12 hours ahead; keep, covered, in refrigerator. Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

If you can’t buy hokkien noodles, use fresh wide egg noodles. Note

A delicious stir-fried salad with spicy Sichuan chilli for some heat.

You can find lavender honey (produced by bees fed on lavender) at selected delicatessens. If unavailable, any variety of honey can be used. Note

A quesadilla (from queso, the Spanish word for cheese) is a tortilla “sandwich” containing cheese and any of a wide number of spicy filling ingredients, which is grilled, fried or toasted and usually served with salsa. You need to buy two untrimmed corn cobs (800g) to get the amount of trimmed corn needed for this […]

Check for bones; pull them out with clean tweezers. Serve salmon with steamed rice and a green salad. Note

Cut the pizza so your guests get a slice of pear per piece. Note

Pasilla chillies, also known as 'chile negro' because of their dark brown colour, possess a rich flavour that adds a smoky depth to the overall recipe.

We used flathead for this recipe, but you can use any firm white-fleshed fish fillets. Note

Milk chocolate is easily overheated, which turns it grainy, so when melting it, make sure the water is at a low simmer, and the base of the bowl does not touch the water. Stir gently until it is melted, then remove the bowl immediately from the heat. Change the recipe by using white and dark […]

Friands are not meant to be light and airy, so the last thing you want to do is whisk air into the mixture. Note

Aromatic Asian-style ginger tuna with an exquisite wasabi cream.

This recipe can be made in a traditional paella pan if you own one, otherwise a deep frying pan or wok with a tight-fitting lid will suffice. Serve the paella straight from the pan at the table. Note

Delicious and crispy pork loin with a spiced orange relish from Australian Women's Weekly.

These small French croquettes make for great snack or cocktail food.

Sweet and crispy French-style mango soufflés with chocolate collars from Australian Women's Weekly.

This traditional frozen Venetian drink made with gelato is hard to categorise – part drink, part dessert ­with a texture more akin to a slushie. We’ve used sorbet instead of gelato but, either way, it’s delicious; just be sure to serve it with long spoons or straws, if served in tall glasses. Note

Fried shallots, often sold by their Thai name of homm jiew, are available from Asian grocery stores in jars or cellophane bags, and will keep for months if stored tightly sealed. They can be added to any number of Western dishes for a tasty bit of surprise crunch. Note

A fun and yummy cake that's up to no good.

Risoni is a small rice-shaped pasta that can be served similarly to orzo or rice in salads and soups. Note

Malibu is the brand name of a rum-based coconut liqueur. Note

Crispy Italian-style risotto balls that are fantastic for sharing with friends and family.

Bread cups can be made a day ahead, store in an airtight container. You need 3 x 12-hole (2-tablespoon/40ml) deep flat-based patty pans, it’s fine if you only have one pan, just make the cups in batches. You also need an 8cm round cutter. Buy fresh, thin-style pitta bread. If the bread is too thick […]

A simple slowcooked version of the classic beef and vegetable casserole.

Vary the fruit according to your taste and what’s in season; just make sure you use the same amounts. Note

Rich and delicious Italian-style stew with crushed tomatoes and borlotti beans.

This light and delicious sponge cake is a quick and tasty treat for the whole family to enjoy.

Use any fresh berries you like in this recipe. If you only have one patty pan, bake the first batch, then wash, butter and flour the pan again before baking the next lot. Note

Suitable to freeze at the end of step 4. This dish is traditionally served at Christmas time. Note

Midori, a honeydew melon-flavoured liqueur can be used in this recipe. Note

Recipe best made just before serving. Coppa is salted and dried pork. Note

A staple in French cooking, fines herbes is a blend of fresh, never dried, herbs (usually parsley, chives, tarragon and chervil), used to impart an immediately recognisable flavour to many classic egg, fish and chicken dishes. Note

It is fine to use just one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Mini pavlova shells are available from most supermarkets. You need six passionfruit for this recipe. Note

Crunchy crumbed chicken schnitzel with a fresh and zingy coleslaw,

You can reserve the strained rhubarb to flavour smoothies, or spoon on top of porridge, cereal or yoghurt. Note

Delicious, thin and crunchy Belgian-style chocolate hazelnut thins.

The easiest way to line the base of a pan hole is to cut the bottom out of cupcake paper cases; use the correct sized case for the muffin pan. Don’t overbeat the dairy-free spread or it will break down; you just need to break it up before adding the flour mixture. These cakes will […]

Meringues can be made one day ahead, store in an airtight container at room temperature. Note

For shallow-frying, add enough oil to come halfway up the side of the food to be fried. Aioli is garlic mayonnaise, available from the condiment aisle in most super markets. Note

A quick and easy ricotta ravioli with pumpkin and sage sauce for a busy midweek Italian dinner.

Soufflé can be made ahead through the end of step 4. Just before you intend to fold in the egg whites and bake the soufflé, warm the prepared egg yolk and spinach base by standing the bowl in warm water a few minutes. Note

Make sure the rosebuds have not been treated with any chemical sprays. Note

Soba noodles are a popular buckwheat staple in Japan, though can refer to any thin noodle.

Flavour-packed lamb and olive balls served with anchovy aioli and lemon wedges.

Soak the skewers in cold water for at least an hour before using to prevent them from scorching during cooking. For optimum flavour, marinate the chicken overnight. Note