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An interesting salad made with simple, affordable fresh ingredients that are available all year round. This is a nutritious weeknight gem that the whole family can enjoy.

Warm up on a cold winter's day with this mouth-watering fish soup that's made with a can of red salmon. It's quick and easy to make and will be ready in less than half an hour.

Everyone has their favourite spag bol recipe and it's usually the first ever main dish we learn to cook. This one is simple but classic and ideal for the rookie chef in your family when it's their turn to make dinner.

Crispy chicken is delicious marinated in a spicy peri-peri sauce and grilled to perfection. Served with thyme potatoes, it makes a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

Enjoy the party sans spirits with this summery mocktail recipe. It's easy to make and a great idea for parties.

Homemade mayonnaise lifts this little tuna and rocket sandwich triangle into something else!

Toss together some prawns and wombok, throw in your favourite vermicelli rice noodles and you have a tasted salad-style stir-fry, perfect for lunch or dinner.

This warm lamb salad sings with the addition of scrumptious potatoes and little bursts of summer in the form of pomegranate, lemon and fresh herbs.

Enjoy the cool, fruity flavours of fresh apple swirled throughout creamy vanilla custard - absolutely perfect for an afternoon treat.

Create your own apricot and vanilla jam for your family and friends.

These deliciously sweet apricot balls are easy to make and a perfect lunch box snack or on-the-go energy hit.

Fit to enjoy anytime as an accompaniment or stand-alone dish, this fresh and crunchy classic salad oozes flavour and can hit your table in no time.

Hot Christmas pudding is all well and good, but when faced with a steamy Australian festive season, we think this recipe for ice-cream pudding is going to win the day. It doesn't involve very much work, but will need to be frozen overnight before serving.

This asian-inspired, flavour-packed coleslaw is fit to accompany any family meal or special occasion.

Get cozy on the couch with a warm bowl of this hearty minestrone.

Sliced stoned fruit encased by this fluffy and buttery puff pastry becomes a treat that is just simply good.

These inexpensive but elegant puddings would add the perfect finishing touch to a dinner party, or spoil the family and serve them as a weekend treat.

These quick to prepare cinnamon sugar-coated cookies are delectably chewy and will race off the plate at a kids or birthday party.

For that party, barbecue or family get-together, it's tempting to just scoop up a selection of dips from the supermarket. Make your own, however, and you'll save money, know exactly what has gone into the food, plus most homemade dips, like this one, are ridiculously quick and easy to make.

This filling, fruity, low-fat yoghurt smoothie is a great after-school drink for kids.

Perfect accompanied with a pot of tea and the chatter of girlfriends, these little almond berry sugar cakes are absolutely divine.

This humble sweet bread pudding is incredibly satisfying, easy to make and tastes heavenly served warm with a drizzle of fresh cream.

Full of texture and delicious savoury flavours, this divine artichoke, almond and olive sauce is beautiful tossed through al dente pappardelle.

Topped with asparagus, melted cheese and roasted tomatoes, these moreish tarts are great on their own as a warm snack or paired with a crisp green salad for lunch.

A pilaf takes a basic staple to a whole new level of deliciousness! This simple version can be eaten by itself or as an accompaniment to your favourite meat and vegetables.

Whether you're cooking for the family, or having a dinner party, this easy vegie dish is a tasty, nutritious and impressive side.

Warm, buttery carrots are tossed with sweet honey, spices and fragrant green onions to create this beautiful side dish, perfect to add to your next dinner party spread.

Escape to the villas of rural France with all the delicious flavours of coq au vin but only 20 minutes of the cooking time.

Perfect for those hot summer days by the water, prepare this glorious cold seafood platter for your family and friends. Prawns, salmon and Balmain bugs are wonderful accompanied by a zesty herb yoghurt and a squeeze of lemon.

Fruity refreshers have never looked or tasted so good with such ease. With only three ingredients it's the perfect drink to enjoy in the hot Summer sun.

Traditional rice pudding has nothing on this recipe. The subtly spiced creamed rice is teamed with warm poached berries for an indulgent dessert.

This fast family pasta dinner, with chicken and mushroom in a creamy mustard sauce, is perfect comfort food for cool nights. Everyone will love curling up with a bowl to themselves.

Crumbly feta and spicy chorizo sausage chunks fill this delicious pastry. Chilli dip gives this easy dish some heat while fresh rocket cools it down.

This is a great recipe to make with the kids.

This is a gorgeous and gutsy soup and it’s so easy to make.

This luscious dish is bound to impress!

Marshmallows add a gooey note to this brownie. Have a slice for afternoon tea or serve with ice cream for a decadent dessert.

Tuck into these hot pots with a fishy surprise.

This was one of the first recipes I was allowed to make on my own as a child, and I now see why my mum chose it. It has lots of measuring, sifting, rubbing in with your fingers and gentle mixing – although I thought the best bit was eating them warm straight out of […]

These easy recipes are a great way to get the kids baking.

While the kids are baking, whip up these savoury delights to round off a splendid afternoon tea.

A classic afternoon tea biscuit with added raspberries for a modern touch.

A surprising and colourful alternative to cupcakes and biscuits, this treat combines your kids' favourite aspects of fluffy cakes and wobbly jelly into one dessert.

Sliders are really just mini burgers, but they make a perfect bite or two for parties and gatherings or little mouths. This Asian-inspired fish patty is just delicious served with the crunchy sweet chilli slaw. The patties can be made in advance and warmed in a hot oven for a few minutes just before serving.

Despite the name, buckwheat is not related to wheat. It’s derived from a seed, not a grain, and pure buckwheat is gluten-free.

Easy and attractive meat-free meals that are bound to please.

These Amazeballs are a great afternoon pick-me-up.

A classic, fragrant and fruity combination inspired by Moroccan dishes.

Buns, rolls, baps and sliders make a perfect vehicle for tasty fillings. Depending on the style of filling, they are ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a party, mid-week dinner or Sunday supper.

Here’s a cheeky idea to incorporate all the flavours suited to hot dogs – tomato sauce, mustard, cheese and gherkins. These are substantial, satisfying and ready in 15 minutes. Team the hot dogs with crispy onion rings.

Bearnaise sauce comes from the French province of Bearn and is traditionally paired with steak.

The tartness of the cranberry relish balances out the rich, gamey flavour of the meat.

Make sure your fillings are well seasoned and your buns are fresh!

Mixture will thicken on standing. Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Mmmm, pies. Hot, steamy, flaky, fragrant and fabulous.

Italy’s islands hold great appeal for the culinary adventurer. Most have been invaded numerous times throughout history due to their strategic position or natural resources and with each invasion came new ingredients and cooking methods. Here’s a taste of Sardinia.

‘Dolci’ is the Italian word for the sweet things of life, especially the impressive variety of small biscuits, pastries and cakes which Italians love to eat with their morning coffee – or even for breakfast.

Italy’s islands hold great appeal for the culinary adventurer. Most have been invaded numerous times throughout history due to their strategic position or natural resources and with each invasion came new ingredients and cooking methods. Here’s a taste of Sardinia

Full of authentic Italian flavours

Italy’s islands hold great appeal for the culinary adventurer. Most have been invaded numerous times throughout history due to their strategic position or natural resources and with each invasion came new ingredients and cooking methods. Here’s a taste of Pantelleria

Sophie Gray uses basic Italian ingredients to create this simple and delicious dinner

From the dough to the toppings, Julie Biuso’s primo pizza is full of authentic Italian flavour

From the dough to the toppings, Julie Biuso’s primo pizzas are full of authentic Italian flavours

Sophie Gray uses basic Italian ingredients to create this simple and delicious dinner

From the dough to the toppings, Julie Biuso’s primo pizza is full of authentic Italian flavour

Mmmm, pies. Hot, steamy, crusty, fruit-filled, fragrant and fabulous.

Sarah Bowman prepares a fibre and nutrient-rich breakfast using winter fruits and the humble oat

Italy’s islands hold great appeal for the culinary adventurer. Most have been invaded numerous times throughout history due to their strategic position or natural resources and with each invasion came new ingredients and cooking methods. Here’s a taste of Sicily, Sardinia, Capri and Pantelleria

Luca Villari turns on the charm with this seductive, elegant dish to impress your guests

Eleanor Ozich uses classic Mediterranean flavours to create this luxurious gluten-free cake

Sarah Bowman prepares a fibre and nutrient-rich breakfast using winter fruits and the humble oat

Italy’s islands hold great appeal for the culinary adventurer. Most have been invaded numerous times throughout history due to their strategic position or natural resources and with each invasion came new ingredients and cooking methods. Here’s a taste!

Luca Villari turns on the charm with this seductive, elegant dish to impress your guests

Eleanor Ozich uses classic Mediterranean flavours to create this luxurious gluten-free dessert

Sarah Bowman prepares a fibre and nutrient-rich breakfast using winter fruits and the humble oat.

Italy’s islands hold great appeal for the culinary adventurer. Most have been invaded numerous times throughout history due to their strategic position or natural resources and with each invasion came new ingredients and cooking methods. Here’s a taste of Sicily

From the dough to the toppings, Julie Biuso’s primo pizzas are full of authentic Italian flavours

Megan May’s crisp raw cannelloni make an outstanding bite-sized canapé for a dinner party or an elegant amuse-bouche

This is a great way to use inexpensive fish and although it is essentially a good midweek family meal, it’s delicious enough to serve for a more special occasion.

Simple and fresh, these prawn and vegetable spring rolls with soft vermicelli noodles will allow you to recreate a taste of Vietnam. Savour their fish and sweet citrus punch during the balmy Australian summer or as a lunch or dinner starter all year round.

This eclectic mix of layered fruit sprinkled with a citrus zing is more than just pleasing to the eye.

Fill up on zucchini, capsicum, spinach and lamb backstrap with this spicy and easy pasta dish.

Delicious Italian cooking doesn't need to take days of preparation; you'll be eating this pasta in just 25 minutes! Pesto and parmesan provide the basis for this linguine treat.

Cool down in less than 30 minutes with these fruity ice-blocks. With less than five ingredients these popsicles are a great choice for a kids party and frozen yoghurt makes them a healthy alternative to ice cream.

Drape sweet potatoes with the extra sweetness and rich flavour of maple syrup in this easy to prepare vegetable dish. A worthy accompaniment to any family main meal.

If you enjoy a risotto but don't have time for the continuous stirring this creamy dish usually requires, then this microwave recipe is for you.

Enjoy eating your greens with a dollop of sour cream. This smooth soup is enriched with potatoes, peas, garlic and mint and is best served with a crusty piece of bread.

Laced with goodness, there's always reason to whip up this effortless and tasty accompaniment for any meal or occasion.

Boasting wine, fruit and spice, this refreshing chilled beverage is brimming with festive season cheer. It also pours well as a summer party pleaser.

Bruschetta is an antipasto, or starter, from Italy that like so many other Italian delights has been adopted by the rest of the world! This spinach and mushroom version is simple but yummy.

This sweet sensation can be churned up in minutes as an ideal finish to a summer dinner party.

Combine your tender pink lame with a zesty salad, filled with olives, capsicum and sprinkled with black pepper.

Create a decadent dessert with less than ten ingredients that will impress everyone with its vibrant colour and juicy sweet flavour.

Fresh, juicy prawns are tossed with creamy avocado, rocket and shell pasta to create this beautiful fresh Summer salad in no time at all.

Give your day a power boost with the natural goodness of this rocket and avocado salad, drizzled with a creamy mayonnaise, lemon and anchovy dressing.

Savoury and fruity, this tantalising sauce is worth the wait and guaranteed to be a winner alongside any pork dish or when marking a special occasion.

This quick, wholesome and fruity porridge, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, will warm you into a new day.

Give your usual sweet salmon a surprising twist with creamy and zesty hollandaise, crunchy potato chunks and a tasty stuffing of almonds, breadcrumbs and garlic.

Create the perfect little snack in no time at all with just three ingredients: icing sugar, cinnamon and all the almonds you can eat.