A classic Italian favourite, this beef mince and pasta dish is beautiful served up with a fresh garden salad.

Make ahead: You can make pizza dough a day ahead; wrap in plastic wrap, then chill until required. You won’t need to prove the dough. No flameproof pan? Cover handle with foil to prevent it burning under the grill. Note

A classic Italian pasta dish that is loved by all, this meat and tomato based sauce is beautiful tossed through perfectly cooked spaghetti for a quick and easy family dinner.

You can use any sliced deli meat – such as ham, pastrami or turkey. Note

For a really good curry, cook onion well. Make sure it’s browned before continuing the recipe. Try pork instead of beef; cooking time may vary. Note

Inexpensive bamboo steaming baskets are sofa in various sizes in Asian grocery stores. Or use metal steamers, available from kitchen shops. Serve steak on toasted multigrain bread; nutrition count will vary. Note

You could add grated carrot or kumara to the mince mixture. Note

Deliciously hearty and classic chilli con carne recipe that your friends and family won�t be able to keep their hands off. Serve over rice with cheese and a dollop of sour cream.

You can use blade steak or gravy beef instead of chuck steak. Place cooled beef mixture in airtight containers; freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in fridge overnight. Note

You can prepare skewers up to 8 hours ahead of time; store in an airtight container in fridge. Note

Microwave noodles on high (100%) for 1-2 minutes to separate strands. We used rice noodles, but egg noodles, such as hokkien, will also work well. Chunky vegetable mix is in the produce section near the chilled lettuce. Use frozen mixed vegetables, if you prefer. Note

You will find sushi seasoning, nori sheets and wasabi paste in the Asian aisle of most major supermarkets. Budget beef rump is a cheap alternative to rump steak. Serve with extra teriyaki marinade. Note

Serve with garlic bread for dipping. Note

Make ahead: Cook curry up to 2 days ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Add a little water when reheating, if needed. Note

Use kumara (orange sweet potato) or canned, rinsed chickpeas instead of potato. After adding coconut milk to the pan, fill the empty can with water for easy measuring. Make ahead: Cook a day ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Note

Use Thai green curry paste instead of red. Low fat: Use reduced-fat coconut milk. Try chicken or lamb meatballs instead. Note

Try serving this casserole with cooked pasta instead of mashed potato. Note

Use pork stir-fry strips instead of beef. Price will vary. Prepare all ingredients in advance and stir-fry just before serving. Gluten free: Use rice noodles instead of hokkien; tamari (gluten-free soy sauce) instead of oyster sauce. We used a frozen vegetable mix of green beans, broccoli, carrot, onion, capsicum and baby corn. Note

Instead of using dijonnaise, combine 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise with 1 tablespoon dijon mustard. Minute steaks are also sold as ‘beef schnitzels’ (uncrumbed) or as beef ‘sizzle steaks’. Note

To prevent bamboo skewers scorching during cooking, soak them in cold water for 20 minutes before using. Note

You can prepare the meatballs up to 2 days ahead. Cover, then refrigerate, until ready to use. Japanese or small eggplant is available at selected grocery stores. But if unable to find, you can use regular eggplant, sliced lengthwise. Use leftover dried red lentils in soups and casseroles, and the curry paste in stir-fries or […]

Store remaining beef in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. It’s perfect in salads. Not a fan of rocket? Use baby spinach leaves instead. Note

Our frozen vegetable mix contained baby corn, bamboo shoots, broccoli, carrots and green beans. Make ahead: Cook up to 2 days ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Flavour will intensify over time. Add vegetables when reheating. Note

Use potatoes instead of kumara You can use regular tomatoes instead of roma. Kumara is orange sweet potato. Note

To lightly roll pastry, use a rolling pin to roll each sheet out to 1mm thick. Note

For glossy, golden pastry, brush tops with egg-yolk instead of milk. If liked, sprinkle top with sesame seeds before baking. Note

These are delicious served with vegetables or salad. Note

Rare: 15-20 minutes for every 500g Medium: 25 minutes for every 500g Well done: 30 minutes for every 500g Note

This recipe makes 18 money bags. This recipe makes 27 curry puffs. There are 30 gow gee wrappers in each packet. Wrap any unused wrappers in plastic and freeze until required. You will need 1 large potato to get 1/2 cup mashed potato. Note

For perfect roast potatoes, preheat oven to hot, 200°C. Parboil 8 peeled and chunked potatoes. Drain well and shake lightly to rough the outside. Heat 1/2 cup olive oil in a roasting pan in the oven for 5 minutes. Add potatoes. Bake for 35-40 minutes, turning once. Drain on paper towel. Note

Not suitable to microwave. Note

You’ll need to buy 2 packets of chapati (6 per packet). Firmly wrap remaining chapati in plastic wrap. Freeze for later use. Note

You can sauté a chopped onion before adding the mince to the pan. Put a chopped carrot and zucchini in the mix to sneak some extra vegetables into your family’s diet If you have some, add a little red wine to the sauce. Note

Prosciutto-wrapped eye fillet served with a rich and creamy mushroom sauce, accompanied by mashed potato and fresh salad creates a warming and scrumptious mid-week meal.

Add a few drops of Tabasco or chilli sauce to the filling for a bit of a kick. Note

For delicious bulgogi, cutting the beef and pork into thin strips allows it to absorb the hot, sweet and salty marinade beautifully. Serve with lettuce cups and pickled vegetables

Wrap tortillas in foil and heat in the oven or on a grill plate. If preferred, use pickled jalapeno instead of chillies, available in jars from the Mexican section of your local supermarket. Note

Tasty and hearty steak sandwich layered with caramelised onions, grilled tomatoes and barbecue sauce makes the perfect meal for a Saturday night in or during barbecue season.

Give your steak that something special and top it with our deliciously flavoured herbed butter. For a the perfect crispy side, look no further than pommes frites. The secret is to twice-cook them for extra crunch.

Everybody loves a bagel. For this recipe, we've included pastrami, capsicum and onion jam, but don't stop there; try smoked salmon, cream cheese and capers, or chicken and avocado for an equally delicious lunch.

Small baked pies filled with a rich beef stew infused with the deep and dark flavours of stout beer.

The Thai name for this crying tiger dish is 'seua rong hai'. It translates to ‘crying tiger’, as the dipping sauce is supposed to bring tears to your eyes. But don’t be nervous! It's actually not that hot.

Rare, grilled steak with sichuan pepper is gorgeous served with a spicy mushroom, fennel and onion salad. A light, savoury and satisfying meal.

Bake this as one lovely meatloaf for a family meal, or in smaller tins for the individual mini versions. Either way, the kids will love it for dinner, or sliced for sandwiches in their school lunches.

Surf and turf is a hearty combination of the jewels of both land and sea. Not for vegetarians, this version combines marinara mix (ask your fishmonger to put it together for you) with a juicy steak. The result is divine.

This lean and tender baked eye fillet will literally melt in your mouth, while the herbs and spices that make up chermoulla are busy having a party there.

This healthy and filling warm beef and rice salad packs a punch with a chilli soy dressing and crisp vegetables. It makes a great lunch, and packs well if you're looking for something to pop in a lunch box.

This is a lovely one-pot set and forget meal that will taste even better then next day. Serve on a cold winter's evening with creamy mash and a lovely glass or two of red.

There is nothing quite like the aroma of this beef and vegetable curry simmering on the stove, except perhaps the satisfaction of having made it yourself from scratch.

Lentils have a nutty, earthy flavour that helps ground the strident richness of the sausages and pungency of the mustard and spices in this robust salad.

The use of scotch fillet steak means that this beef and zucchini curry will be ready in no time. Sprinkle some crushed peanuts on top, together with a generous squeeze of lime and serve with jasmine rice.

This hearty bolognese cannelloni will have the entire family running to the dinner table. It is comfort food at its best and tastes just as good the next day. Enjoy with a side salad and a glass of red.

This steak sandwich with tomato and avocado salsa served on fresh Turkish pide is sure to satisfy the biggest of appetites. Experiment with adding a touch of chilli to the salsa for an extra kick.

Take a trip back to your childhood with this old fashioned corned beef recipe. Serve warm with creamy mashed potato, mustard, cornichons, caperberries and parsley or with steamed potatoes, carrots and cabbage.

Both kids and adults alike will love these Tex-Mex beef quesadillas with sour cream and mashed avocado. They are full of the flavours we know and love. We suggest you don't bother with cutlery, but napkins are essential!

This tender, aromatic beef in an Asian broth can be on your dinner table in under half an hour and is packed full of goodness and flavour that the family will love. It's a tasty and easy mid-week meal.

This sweet and fragrant Thai beef and coconut curry is spicy without being too hot, with tender morsels of beef and vegetables in a rich, creamy curry sauce.

Beef carpaccio is a fantastic appetiser to serve when entertaining guests. Buy the best quality beef you can afford for a luxury, melt in the mouth texture and flavour.

Everyone loves a burger and with this version you'll be fighting them off. They're packed with flavour and they beat the local takeaway hands down.

Sure it's convenient to buy liquid or cubed beef stock from the supermarket, but nothing quite beats the natural goodness and flavour of the home made version. Freeze in convenient batches to use in sauces and gravies.

Combine this tender beef fillet with a delicious red wine sauce and a generous serving of mashed kumara for a slightly different take on the a traditional beef and vegetable fare. You'll be glad you did.

There is a lot to love about a classic lasagne. Served with a crisp salad, it's an all-in-one meal that is a guaranteed crowd pleaser and it tastes even better the following day. That's if there's any left!

For a great low-carb version of lasagne, this hearty and delicious eggplant bolognese is perfect. It's a great all in one meat and three veg dish that will have the hungry hoards flocking to the dinner table.

Keema is minced meat, usually beef or lamb, and is what is used for samosas. Our subtle yet fragrant version is fairly thick, more like a bolognese sauce than a wet curry, and can also be served as a filling rolled in a wrap.

Go upmarket with these juicy steak and aioli sandwiches, served on crusty grilled ciabatta with perfectly seasoned grilled tomatoes. Serve it with plenty of salad and you'll have a perfectly balanced and delicious meal.

Stay cosy indoors this weekend with this hearty, slow-cooked beef casserole topped with dumplings. A side order of mash and greens completes the meal.

For a hearty healthy meal, try these fillet steaks with caramelised shallots and creamy mashed potatoes. For the very best mash, use lasoda, nicola or sebago potatoes.

This herbed beef fillet is exceedingly good. We've cooked it to a rare finish in this recipe. Whichever way you decide cook it, remember to rest it for at least 10 minutes to get the most out of this delicious cut of meat.

If you can’t find sausage mince, buy the same weight in sausages and squeeze the mince from the sausage skins. Note

This is a hearty and warm meal. As with all spicy dishes, the chilli heat can be adjusted by adding or reducing chilli powder.

Beef fillet is a beautiful, premium cut of meat. This dish can be created successfully with a boneless mini lamb roast or lamb rump. It's all cooked in the one baking dish, minimising the washing-up, and is so easy it could be delegated to anyone in the family.

Tender slices of beef carpaccio match perfectly with a fragrant green papaya salad.

Recipe can be made a day ahead and refrigerated, covered. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Baked Middle Eastern meatballs in a homemade tomato sauce with spinach raita.

Asian-style hokkien mee with beef, broccoli and chilli.

Beef kway teow is an easy, speedy noodle dish that makes a great change from midweek takeaways. Experiment with different vegetables like baby corn or julienned carrot to get to your five-a-day target.

This five-star main course will wow any guests you serve it to.

Deliciously saucy and packed full of authentic Asian flavours, these char siu and orange spiced beef ribs are perfect to serve your family or friends at a dinner party. Plus, they're made in the pressure-cooker to save you lots of time!

A fresh and fragrant Asian noodle stir-fry from Australian Women's Weekly.

A light and sweet Thai-style beef curry with tender chunks of beef cooked in a tamarind, lime and chilli spiced coconut curry. Serve on a bed of steamed rice to soak up all the delicious sauce.

There is only one thing that needs to be said here - my mum makes the best spaghetti bolognese in the world!

These tasty Asian beef rolls are our take of the Vietnamese bahn mi. Enjoy thinly sliced beef with fresh vegetables, chilli and herbs for a tasty lunchtime treat.