Fast and delicious Asian-style mini lamb roasts from Australian Women's Weekly.

That's not a sandwich...that's a sandwich! This delicious roast vegetable-stuffed antipasto loaf is simply perfect for a picnic lunch.

The combination of tender herb-coated roast beef and creamy blue-cheese sauce is unbeatable. The perfect starter for a big dinner party!

Warm up with a bowl of this dreamy soup, best served with crusty bread.

Israeli couscous, also known as pearl couscous, is made of baked wheat rather than semolina (like the couscous from North Africa). Its granules are much larger (its size and shape is similar to a pearl) and it maintains its texture and firmness without sticking. It is available from most major supermarkets. Note

A duxelles (doo-zell) is a classic French mixture of finely chopped shallots and mushrooms cooked in butter, often used in pâtés and stuffings. Note

This gorgeous bird will take pride of place at your Christmas table this year. A delicious roasted almond stuffing, spiced cherries, and a smooth, savoury gravy complete this amazing turkey.

For a more intense flavour, combine cooked quail and mint dressing in a large bowl; cover, refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving. Stir in tomato. Note

Give your roasted lamb racks and vegetables a touch of sweetness by bathing them in this delicious mustard maple glaze.

Ask the butcher to bone the lamb loins for you. You could replace the capsicum dip with sun-dried tomato pesto. The lamb can be prepared to the end of step 3. Cover and refrigerate. Stand lamb at room temperature for 30 minutes before roasting. The lamb may take up to 5 minutes longer to roast […]

Greek-style roast lamb with potatoes, lamb recipe, brought to you by Australian Women's Weekly

This slow-cooker chicken with leeks and artichokes is succulent and gorgeous served on a bed of mashed potatoes and drizzled with the cooking juices.

Fragrant with spices and sticky with orange juice, this crisp-skinned roasted whole duck makes a spectacular centrepiece for a special dinner.

Exquisite roasted tomato and white bean soup from Australian Women's Weekly.

The gamey flavour of venison, naturally sweet beets and a tangy raspberry vinaigrette make for a spectacular salad.

We used bream fillets in this recipe but you can use other firm white fish, such as whiting or john dory. To segment the orange, use a small sharp knife to cut the top and bottom from the fruit. Cut off the rind including the white pith, following the curve of the fruit. Holding the […]

Served with homemade baba ghanoush and zingy tabbouleh, these warm falafel wraps will be a popular dinner dish.

Tender pork loin well stuffed makes a fabulous centrepiece for a special dinner. You can add pine nuts for added bite, or in place of the macadamia nuts, if you like.

There are fewer meals more comforting than succulent beef roast, creamy mash and delicious baby beets.

Do not be afraid of this little bird as when it is done well, it is perfection. Be careful not to overcook or it will dry out; when the meat feels firm and the juices are clear, it is done.

Give this delicious and under appreciated vegetable a little extra sweetness and roast them to perfection. They will make a colourful and healthy side dish for your next roast.

Give your usual roast lamb dinner an extra protein kick with a side of broad bean mash. Finish off with a generous helping of mint sauce, and a glass of your favourite red.

Don't be put off by the amount of garlic in this recipe. It infuses the chicken with a wonderful, yet not overpowering flavour. You can always discard it after cooking, if you don't want the full garlic experience!

Classic roast chicken

Packed full of goodness, this hearty butterflied chilli chicken dish is perfect for a hungry family dinner. Served with crispy sweet potatoes, it is a sure-fire hit!

store Recipe best made just before serving. Note

Tender and tasty lamb shanks make the best winter dinner, not least because they fill the house with fragrance and warmth for hours before you eat.

The turkey buffé, or breast, is perfect if you don't require the entire bird to feed the hoards on Christmas day. The special stuffing and paprika rub add a touch of festive cheer.

For a milder version, replace goat’s cheese with ricotta cheese. Note

A luxurious smokey and spicy roast chicken with chorizo & chickpea stew.

Nothing loves roasted pork more than apple and sage, except perhaps those at the dinner table. The beauty of this dish is that it can be on the table in just over 30 minutes.

Serve this delicious medley of autumn vegetables with your next roast dinner.

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This roast is delicious accompanied with gravy and vegetables or salad of your choice. The chorizo seasoning can be prepared and served separately as a side dish, rather than as a stuffing, if desired.

Slice this delicious Italian-style roast pork thickly and serve with creamy mashed potato and salad for a delicious special occasion family meal.

Comforting baked kumara gnocchi in a rich and creamy garlic sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.

This is not an easy dish to master, but it is spectacular; sticky, crispy, plum sauce-glazed skin, succulent duck meat and green onion pancakes make a meal to impress any guest with.

Slow cooking the tomatoes draws out both their flavour and their sweetness, leading to a rich, caramelised topping on the crisp base of this tart.

Your mouth will be watering in anticipation by the time you serve up this divine slow-roasted lamb shoulder, thanks to the good smells that will fill the house as it cooks.

Give your regular roasted chicken an Asian kick with this hoisin, lime and chilli flavoured version. Served with baby bok choy, it's a complete, flavourful and low carb meal.

Cherry tomatoes can be substituted for grape tomatoes. Note

The key to really excellent crackling is to dry the rind scrupulously and ensure the oven is blisteringly hot, and only then place the meat in the oven.

Tasty and juicy tarragon roast chicken with crispy potatoes from Australian Women's Weekly.

Try something different from the usual Sunday roast with this mouth-watering leg of lamb.

Roasted garlic is a delicious accompaniment to roasted or grilled meat, or squeezed from the skin and spread on croutes. To ensure a tender roast, remember to stand the meat before serving.

Test Kitchen Za’atar is a blend of roasted sesame seeds, sumac and dried herbs such as wild marjoram and thyme, but the ingredients depend on each maker. Note

With a judiciously herbed crumb crust, tender lamb, this dish is sophisticated enough to serve at a dinner party but won't take you hours to make.

Take this Tuscan salad to work for lunch. Keep the bread at room temperature and salad in the fridge.

Wrapping these little chickens in proscuitto helps keep them moist while roasting, as well as infusing the meat with their flavour.

The contrast of salty and sweet in the pear and proscuitto stuffing adds great depth of flavour to this roast turkey with herbed butter.

A warming wintery roast lemon and garlic lamb rack from Australian Women's Weekly.

Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and perfumed with fresh rosemary leaves, the only other thing these roast potatoes need is a little bit of salt and pepper.

You'll be a star when you serve up this slow-roasted lamb with garlicky skordalia and lemon potatoes for Sunday lunch.

A delicious, quick and easy barbecue-flavoured roast.

What better meal to share with family and friends than the classic roast leg of lamb. We've put together and fragrant and tasty anchovy and mustard rub to lift it to even greater heights.

A simple and yet splendid meal to serve up to guests at a dinner party. A bowl of aioli on the table will help finish the meal beautifully.

A flavour packed crusted lamb rack roast dinner that will satisfy the entire family. We've served it here with creamy mash and steamed broccoli.

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. For the more common version of this dish, you can use a kilo of chicken pieces instead of the quail. Cacciatore means “hunter- style”, and a truly authentic recipe will call for rabbit. Note

A classic British dish in canapé form.

Been searching for the perfect sauce to complete your meal? Look no further; this thick and easy gravy is sure to become a favourite with its rich flavours.

Fragrant roast lamb on a bed of scented potatoes makes a fabulous dinner or weekend roast lunch, the juices of the lamb help soften and flavour the potatoes.

Honey and soy and a sprinkle of sesame seeds give these roasted vegetables a delicious flavour and texture.

Serve shanks with flour tortillas, a green salad and lime wedges.

There’s more than one tradition when it comes to roast lamb. The Greeks cook theirs slowly until it is well done and mouth-wateringly tender. And the accompaniment? Forget subtlety, only a robust garlic spread and lemony potatoes will do.

Most cooks put roasted duck into the “leave it to the chefs” basket, but it’s really not that different from roasting a chicken. Once you give it a go, crispy, tender roast duck will become a new favourite.

The baked dinner is as popular today as it has been for generations, though there are a few things we do differently from our grandmothers. For starters, we cook lamb a little less, so it remains juicy and pink.

A fresh herb crust for lamb takes an already-succulent meat to the next level. This coating leaves out the breadcrumbs, so when you tuck in, the coating won’t crumble off, and you can savour every mouthful. All it needs is a simple side of smashed potatoes.

Roast beef with Yorkshire puddings is the most traditional British roast and in fact probably the most famous of all British food. While the beef is resting, make the gravy and Yorkshire puddings and serve the roast with crispy baked potatoes, boiled baby carrots and steamed green vegetables.

Sweet with honey and thoroughly spiced, this finger-licking chicken has echoes of Middle Eastern cooking in its mix of flavours. Delicious served with spicy fried potatoes and salad.

Slow cooked beef pot roast with root vegetables has the house smelling gorgeous all afternoon.

A roast joint should be rested before serving to allow the meat to relax. The heat of the oven causes the meat fibres to tighten, so as meat rests the fibres will relax, allowing the meat juices to redistribute themselves throughout the joint. Try to carve the joint across the grain so that each slice has short fibres which feel tender to eat.

You can buy artichoke quarters from most delicatessens. You could use steamed broccolini if artichokes are not available. If fresh broad beans are not available, buy them frozen. Note

Few can resist a perfectly roasted pork belly. This recipe is dead easy to follow and there is no reason why the result won't be crispy crunch crackling and succulent, tender meat that falls apart at the merest touch of a fork.

Creamy rosemary risotto with roasted pumpkin, spinach and grated parmesan.

A balsamic vegetable stew, originating in France, that is simple and delicious.