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Topped with fresh spinach and dollops of horseradish cream, this easy salmon frittata is perfect for a busy, hungry cook.

If using bamboo skewers, soak in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them scorching during cooking, or cover the ends with foil. For a simple tzatziki sauce, combine ¾ cup low-fat yoghurt, 1 clove crushed garlic and 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley in a small bowl. For a simple chilli tomato […]

This goes well with fish, prawns, pork and chicken. Note

These little potato cakes are as fluffy as a soufflé, with a nice crunchy golden exterior. They’re delicious served with chutneys and pickles.

This tart will keep well, removed from the tin and covered, in the refrigerator for several days. Serve tart at room temperature This pastry is very easy and good for any savoury tart, but you can also use thawed ready-rolled pastry sheets, joined with a little egg yolk. Note

Stay away from the pie shop with your own home-made chicken and fennel pies.

Tender chicken breasts stuffed with smoked salmon and goat's cheese make for a fabulous dinner party main. You could also make this recipe with double lamb cutlets or butterflied quail instead of the chicken.

Hearty and warming, this delicious cream of kumara soup makes the ultimate Winter comfort food. Especially when served with this tasty rosemary sourdough.

Prepare the bacon, lettuce and dressing on the morning of the picnic. Assemble the salad at the picnic. The ice cubes will “hold”the colour in the dressing. Note

Roasted pumpkin with bacon and fetta from AWW May 2008

To make sure that the crackling on this pork leg roast is crisp and light, pat the skin dry with paper towel or a tea-towel before scoring the rind. Serve with sage potatoes and apple sauce.

Light, healthy and fragrant, this Thai lamb, eggplant and coriander curry is succulent and spicy. Eggplant is brilliant in curry, its tender flesh absorbs all the flavours of the sauce.

Served with creamy mashed potato and gravy, this lamb shank stew is comfort food at its finest and yet fancy enough to serve up to guests.

This makes a fantastic centrepiece for the table but it’s really just lettuce and tomatoes given a bit of a makeover.

Serve slices of this moreish pizza at your next party and watch as they quickly disappear.

Loaded with peas, mushrooms, zucchini and herbs, this creamy noodle dish is delicious and filling.

Fill up on the right stuff with this heart-healthy meal.

This mouth-watering turkey with pancetta, herb and pine nut stuffing will be the centrepiece of your Christmas table.

A creamy, herby chicken and spinach filling is encased in golden, crispy pastry in this mouth-watering pithivier recipe.

Who can resist a burger filled with hot crumbed fish, zesty herb mayo and ripe avocado?

The strong aniseed flavour of star anise gives this classic Singaporean dish a kick. Cooking the rice in the chicken stock adds wonderful flavour too.

In the coastal areas of Italy, fresh whole fish is often baked in a salt crust. The fish tastes delicious served simply with a drizzle of good-quality extra virgin olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon.

Panzanella is a Tuscan salad of traditional Italian flavours. Made with pieces char grilled bread, tomatoes and Italian herbs, it is fantastic to serve with T-bones for a hearty summer barbecue meal.

Fill the house with the scent of freshly baked bread with this easy, delectable focaccia.

Crispy salt and pepper tofu with a fragrant and delicious herb and noodle salad.

This quick and tasty dinner is packed full of protein, healthy fats and slow-releasing carbs to keep your fuller for longer.

These flavour filled little tarts make a great shared platter for a cocktail party, or a starter for a special meal.

This zesty salad is fresh, crisp and a cinch to make.

With a crunchy almond couscous and flavoursome apricot sauce, this Moroccan chicken stew might just be your new family favourite.

If preferred, simply serve roast with vegetables of choice. For an inexpensive tomato flavour, season and heat a can of diced tomatoes and use as a simple sauce. Note

A fancy and flavoursome stuffed chicken dish; perfect for impressing dinner guests.

If Thai basil is unavailable, use regular Italian basil or coriander. We used skinless blue eye fish fillets, about 150g each. Note

Beans are an Italian staple and are often served with pasta in the same dish. A delicious combination, as proved in this quick version.

These crispy parcels make a delicious vegetarian snack.

Filled with a wonderful stuffing of bacon, rosemary, garlic and breadcrumbs, this easy roast turkey is fuss-free and absolutely delicious.

Minted yoghurt cutlets; perfect on the barbecue in the summer time.

Celebrate summer with this stunning, moreish pasta dish.

Grilled mushrooms make a fantastic vessel for serving creamy scrambled eggs in this scrumptious dish.

BEEF EMPANADAS: To serve the tortilla bites warm, heat them in a moderate oven, 180°C, 5 minutes, before adding tomatoes and basil. BEEF EMPANADAS: Replace the kidney beans in the empanadas with 1.4 cup grated tasty cheese if liked. POTATO TORTILLA BITES: MAKES 24 BEEF EMPANADAS: MAKES 16 Note

A fresh and zingy roast chicken perfect for the summer and spring seasons.

Add crispy pancetta or proscuitto, if desired. Note

To jazz up this recipe, cook 375g fresh papardelle pasta and toss with sliced cooked chicken and its juices, 50g fresh baby rocket, 100g torn fresh bocconcini and a light drizzle of olive oil.

Tomato salsa and guacamole add a burst of flavour to these delicious fish fajitas with guacamole.

Minted broad bean and ham soup, ham and bacon recipe, brought to you by Australian Women's Weekly

Salt cod is a Mediterranean delicacy and can be bought from speciality stores.

The contrast between soft, silken tofu and crispy fried noodles is just one of the things that makes mee krob so utterly moreish. Good thing it's good for you too!

Creamy blue cheese and mushroom with a hint of herb makes this pizza a classic.

Nutty parmesan is the perfect accompaniment to fresh, crisp sliced fennel.

Keep everyone happy with hearty veal and tasty vegies that the whole family will love. There's no need to tell them it only took 30 minutes to make.

Elegant and delicate without sacrificing flavour, this angel hair pasta with salmon roe and chervil is a great dinner party or lunch party recipe.

A light and flavoursome Middle Eastern couscous dish with olives and herbs that can be served as a side or as a light meal.

A classic family favourite, this beautiful roast chicken dish is full of flavour from the baked fennel and garlic, and best of all you can cook almost the whole meal in one pan.

This capsicum, fennel and red onion salad is delicious served warm as a side dish with a roast joint of meat. If you prefer capsicum skinned prior to cooking, just hold over a gas flame, using tongs, until the skin blackens, allow to cool and slide off.

Three fabulous greens in one dish, this buttery, herby dish of leeks, zucchini and asparagus is an ideal side dish for almost any meat-based main.

Chicken topped with salsa verde and served on a bed of creamy polenta makes for a deeply satisfying dinner.

These little cherry tomato and marinated bocconcini skewers pack a whole lot of flavour into each tiny bite-sized piece. They're the perfect vegetarian inclusion on a cocktail party menu.

Add some gourmet elements to the beloved Aussie pie with chunks of steak, succulent vegetables and crisp pastry crusts.

Couscous makes a perfect, fluffy base for the strong flavours of tomato and rocket. Add the dressing and herbs with as heavy a hand as suits your palate, the grains will soak it all up.

Quick, tasty and packed full of goodness, this tasty dish made with sardines and a fragrant caper dressing makes a perfect mid-week dinner dish.

We used Granny Smith apples for this pork loin with couscous and apples. To simplify making this recipe, ask your butcher to remove any excess fat and butterfly the pork for you.

The delicate flavour of tarragon is beautiful paired with the bitter leaves of a mixed mesclun salad.

The perfect simple supper full of fragrance and flavour from south-east Asia. This recipe is actually very easy, but with its fresh yet complex flavours you'll feel you're eating at a Thai restaurant.

A rich and intense beef stew from Trinidad that boasts five spices, as well as chilli, hot curry powder, ginger and garlic. Best to have some yoghurt or milk on hand!

A fresh and light topping to transform your toast.

Three of the finest fish on the market served up as carpaccio, tuna, kingfish and salmon each come with their own dressing to maximise the taste sensations of this dish.

Pine nuts add a new flavour to this classic Kiwi lamb dish.

The ultimate comfort food, this garlic bread recipe will give you a crisp, golden crust and a tender, buttery middle. The combination of garlic and fresh herbs creates a beautiful flavour that goes well with many Italian recipes.

Hot-smoked trout is exactly what it sounds like, trout that has been cured in a hot smoker, a method that is used to preserve fish, meat, cheese and nuts while bestowing a distinctive flavour of wood-smoke.

Totally falling under the category of comfort food, this gnocchi with creamy sauce is a rib-sticker.

Shredded kaffir lime leaves and fresh lime juice add a real zing to this chicken, chilli and kaffir lime stir-fry.

A quick version of the popular starter in many Indian restaurants, we use ready-made tikka paste.

You can use any firm white fish fillet, such as ling or blue-eye, for this tasty fish with thai-style dressing.

Just as yummy as a pumpkin scone, and more useful for breakfast on the go or lunch-boxes. A delicious variation to this rosemary pumpkin bread is to add 100g crumbled soft goat cheese or crumbled soft blue cheese to the pumpkin mixture.

A kind of variation on sang choy bow, these little parcels of spicy chicken salad in witlof leaves make a great starter or platter of finger food for a party.

Homemade mint sauce is nothing like the kind you buy in a jar. It's minty, sharp with vinegar and just a little bit sweet too. Perfect for dolloping over slices of juicy roast lamb.

Za'atar is a Middle-Eastern blend of roasted dried spices; you can make your own as shown below or you can purchase it ready-made from Middle-Eastern food stores. It adds fabulous spice to this kebabs and hummus recipe.

Steaming this Thai-style chicken draws the flavour of the seasoning right into the flesh of the fillet. If the silver beet leaves are small, use two per chicken breast. If kaffir lime leaves are unavailable, use 2 teaspoons of finely grated lime rind.

When the occasion calls for a light, tasty dinner you can't go past a plate of salmon steaks with a crisp fennel and apple salad. If you need something slightly more substantial, serve with good bread or a baked potato.

Tasty wontons in a light, savoury broth make for a perfect lunch or light dinner. This is one of those magic meals that makes you feel like a better person just for eating it.

Fragrant with lemongrass and lime leaves, this chicken and galangal soup is traditionally known as tom ka gai.

Redfish, usually sold skinned as fillets, is ideal for these fish cakes because of its delicate flavour. You can, however, use practically any mild-flavoured, skinless fish fillet.

This simple swordfish with Thai dressing should be cooked on a barbecue or griddle pan just before serving to help keep the fish at it's tender, juicy best.

Savoury and deeply satisfying, this vegetable curry is great as part of a banquet or as a meal on its own.

This lamb, eggplant and prune tagine is rich, unctuous and utterly delicious. Best served on a pile of fluffy couscous with preserved lemon.

Is your family sick of meat and veg? Try this easy, delicious new recipe for Thai beef with noodles. Fresh, fragrant and full of crunch and flavour.

We've used penne in this fresh pesto pasta recipe, but spaghetti, fettuccine and gnocchi work just as well. Save a couple of small basil leaves to finish the dish when serving.

A tasty addition to a sandwich, burger or snacking plate, make a batch of your own pickled cucumbers and delight your friends and family.

Jalapeño chillies are found in jars, sliced and pickled in brine, in the condiment or Mexican food aisle in most supermarkets. They are quite hot. Note

Vongole (clams) will need to soak in salted water for 30 minutes before starting this recipe. Fast-cooking clams are packed with a good dose of iron, B vitamins and the mineral chronium, which the body needs to regulate blood glucose levels. Note

It’s important to buy sashimi-quality fish for this recipe. We used kingfish as well as the tuna and salmon in this recipe. Ask your fishmonger for the best sashimi-quality white fish available that day. Note

An exquisite Mediterranean variation of a classic beef steak stuffed with artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and bocconcini.

This deliciously tender roast goose recipe is stuffed with a pisatchio and fig stuffing, perfectly balancing sweet and nutty. It's the perfect meal for a special occasion like Christmas.