You just simply cannot beat a pavlova in summer. Piled high with fresh seasonal fruit, this dreamy pavlova recipe is an absolute summer show-stopper.

To blanch spinach, immerse in simmering water for 30 seconds, remove then place in bowl of chilled water. Drain well. Note

Delicious fattoush flavours of tomato, feta, cucumber, feta and sumac go that little bit further with the addition of nutritious quinoa

Cream may be used in place of milk. Bake or pan-fry the prosciutto for a few minutes until crispy. Note

With the combination of roast vegetables, basil and eggs, drizzled with balsamic vinegar, this frittata is the perfect dish to whip up for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.

With only 8 ingredients this frittata recipe is ideal to whip up for an easy lunch or dinner. The combination of roast vegetables, feta cheese and eggs is a winner every time!

Serve rouille with your favourite seafood and crusty bread. Note

You can replace tortillas with lebanese bread, gluten-free wraps or doubled-over mountain bread. Try changing the fillings and use ham and mushroom, ricotta and spinach or peas. Note

lf you have an oven grill, you will need to heat it to 200°C. Note

Blind-bake by lining cases with baking paper and filling with baking weights or dried beans. This prevents pastry puffing up during cooking and helps to keep base crisp. Note

Add a little chopped prosciutto or bacon and a couple of cherry tomato halves, if desired. If preferred, bake in one dish. Note

Impossible pie is not as impossible as the name may suggest! This recipe for savoury impossible pie is super easy to follow, and you�ll love how delicious the pie tastes.

Puffy with a lightly browned cheesy dome top, this delicious omelette souffl� gets its airy lift from beaten egg whites. Serve with a fresh salad for an easy, light and tasty meal.

For royal icing, gradually add 1 1/2 cups sifted icing sugar into 1 egg white, whisking until smooth. Transfer to piping bag and decorate biscuits as desired. Allow to set at room temperature. Note

The addition of fresh cherries to this traditional pavlova recipe makes a brilliant Christmas dessert. It's easier than you think to whip up this gorgeous pav!

This delicious pie is easy to make and is packed full of goodness and flavour from the salami, cheese and fresh veggies. Enjoy on it's own as a light lunch, or with a side salad for a more substantial dinner dish.

Other child-friendly sandwich suggestions include pesto, avocado and tomato, and peanut butter with banana.

Add some grated cheese to the recipe, or use a jar of char-grilled vegetables in place of the beans. Note

For chocolate meringues, replace food colouring with 60g melted dark chocolate. Cool slightly and drizzle over meringue mixture before spooning out onto trays. Note

Remove baking paper from upturned creme caramels before serving. Note

Slice the cookies you need from your freezer dough, then refreeze the rest for next time. To make chocolate biscuits, you can replace 2 tablespoons self-raising flour with baking cocoa and roll out until 1cm thick. Sandwich the cooled biscuits together with ready-made vanilla frosting (found in the baking aisle of your supermarket). Note

Clafoutis has a consistency somewhere between a custard and a cake. As the batter cooks, the fruit will rise to the surface. You can also make these in six 10cm fluted tart cases with removable bases. Note

Swap tomato chutney for caramelised onion relish, if preferred. It is important to rest the pastry after rolling it to fit the pan, as this will help prevent it shrinking during baking. Note

Custard tarts are the perfect indulgent afternoon treat with a hot cup of tea or coffee. Nothing quite beats a classic creamy custard tart with buttery pastry and topped with a grating of nutmeg.

To create 2 separate layers of ganache filling, ensure dark layer is set firm before adding milk layer. Resting the pastry helps prevent shrinking during baking. Note

To make cinnamon sugar, combine 1/4 cup caster sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Note

Don’t overheat whites before you add sugar as the foam will break down. Reserve egg-whites from pastry and lemon filling to make meringue. Note

Once syrup starts to turn golden all around edges of pan, remove from heat and swirl gently until colour changes to a medium toffee colour. Be careful not to cook too long or toffee will taste burnt. Note

Make salad with 1 sliced cucumber, 1/2 cup each coriander and thai basil leaves, 1 sliced eschalot and 1 tablespoon lime juice . Note

Remove pudding from water bath straight away or the eggs will overcook and weep. Note

You require a high temperature when cooking pastry to ensure a puffed, crisp result. Note

The butter and flour paste is known as a “roux”. The proportion of this to milk determines the thickness of the end sauce. Never beat egg-whites until ready to use, as they will deflate. Note

These tasty individual baked breakfast pots are packed full of salty chorizo sausages, creamy feta and a thick, fragrant tomato sauce. Enjoy all the delicious flavours together, complete with a runny egg, in this beautiful Spanish breakfast dish.

This timeless dessert is brilliant served warm, drizzled with a indulgent butterscotch sauce. Accompany your sticky date pudding with whipped cream for the ultimate decadent delight.

Tomato, goat's cheese and thyme quiche brought to you by Woman's Day

You will need 1/3 cup lemon juice for this recipe. To blind-bake, line pastry case with baking paper and fill with baking weights, dried beans or rice. Bake as directed. Note

To serve as a cold pasta salad, swap poached eggs jar hard boiled chop and sprinkle over. Note

Woman�s Day recreates a delicious childhood classic with creamy vanilla custard between flaky puff pastry topped with sweet passionfruit icing � a real teatime indulgence.

Tomato, goat's cheese and thyme quiches

Japanese mayonnaise is slightly thinner and sweeter than regular egg mayonnaise. Note

In Australia, passionfruit is available all year round, but is at its best in the summer months. Souffle's take some practice to make expertly, but the melt-in-your-mouth texture and flavour make it well worth the effort!

White chocolate and cinnamon macarons

For the best results with these fritters, defrost the fish in a colander overnight to drain out excess moisture. Note

MAKES 24 For glace icing, combine 1 1/2 cups sifted icing sugar with 20g melted butter and 1-2 tablespoons boiling water. Stir until smooth, adding a few drops of pink food colouring. Note

Chopped capsicum, olives or spinach leaves can be added to the mixture. This versatile slice will keep in the fridge for up to four days, and it also freezes well. Note

This is the perfect brunch dish for entertaining, asyou don’t have to stand over it while it cooks.The capsicum mixture can be prepared ahead. Note

Whip up a cafe-worthy gourmet bacon and egg roll this weekend for an indulgent breakfast or lunch. Serve with a dollop our homemade creamy aioli to really wow your tastebuds.

This creamy, fragrant sauce is perfect for dipping crispy chips of dolloping over a homemade burger.

Beetroot-lovers will enjoy this vibrant, tasty soup. For a more subtle colour (it’ll turn the soup pink) and more tang, add a swirl of yoghurt before garnishing, or serve the soup with yoghurt or sour cream on the side.

This is good as a brunchy-lunchy thing, but you could also cut it into small squares and serve it in a more fancy guise with bubbly or drinks.

Poached seasonal fruit mixed with berries and a dollop of lemon curd yoghurt makes a gorgeous summery accompaniment to tender crêpes.

This quick and tasty lunch packs all the flavour of a classic nicoise salad into a convenient wrap.

Raspberries and blueberries contain anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants that protect against disease and cancer, and help slow the ageing process. Note

Eating salads as a meal is a great way to keep kilojoules at bay and increase your recommended daily intake of vitamins and minerals. However, when it comes to salads, their downfall often lies in the dressing-particularly when they contain considerable amounts of oil or cream. Choose dressings with lower proportions of oil or fat […]

Try replacing the parsley with coriander for a different flavour. Note

If you’re cooking several omelettes with different fillings at the same time, write names on each bag before cooking to keep track. Note

Baby spinach is sold in containers of loose leaves rather than in bunches. The leaves are tender and sweet and are the perfect complement to the velvety texture of the egg. Note

Add a slice of cheese and melt under the grill, if desired. Use ham instead of bacon to reduce the fat content. Don’t just serve this burger at breakfast, it makes a delicious, easy meal any time of day. Note

You will need to process two slices of white bread crusts to make enough fresh breadcrumbs for these burgers. Note