This flavour-packed salad can work on its own in small doses as a palate-cleanser (it would serve 8-10) or to accompany grilled or roasted meats, or vegetable dishes.

This Filipino dish and is easy to prepare and cook, and one of their most recognised with guaranteed tasty results.

Smoked salmon pâté is an easy recipe, which is great to have prepared for guests as a light entrée.

This Italian inspired lemon syrup cake uses olive oil instead of butter.

This salad is incredibly refreshing and unexpected! Pair it with cheese and crusty bread for a light evening meal.

You’ll want to loosen your belts after the Christmas roast to make room for this perfect little Christmas dessert served with spiced pinot cranberries and mascarpone.

These golden and crunchy pork cutlets are simple to prepare and cook, but don’t be overgenerous with the rosemary – you want merely a whiff of it or it will taste medicinal instead of giving a pleasant savoury note.

Red chilli and honey have never tasted so good as they do on this tender, juicy chicken and soaked into steamed rice.

This is great as a rustic main course with salad. The scallops tend to spit when you add them to the pan after cooking the chorizo, but the flavour makes it worthwhile.

An unlikely combination? Yes and no… it is salty and fresh like the sea, with earthy, sweet and fruity notes. Intriguing at the least, and a great way to make a few scallops go far.

This is a cake with edible blooms magically suspended in fragrant jelly that is deceptively simple to make.

There’s a gorgeous sweetness imparted from the spring onions in this dish. Good prawns give a good meaty in texture, not mushy, and sweet to taste.

This delicate fish is quick to cook and is best served with the flavoured butter, crusty bread and peppery rocket.

This meal has great punchy flavours and makes a tasty dinner for four.

Spicy, plump little mouthfuls with crunch, zing and juice, these are perfect with a sauvignon blanc.

These pretty tarts make a terrific dinner-party dessert or even a stunning finish to a spring picnic for hardy souls.

Muffins taste just as good savoury as they do when they're sweet. You won't be able to keep from popping these delicious salami, cheese and pesto creations into your mouth.

These adorable biscuits are perfect gifts for your friends during the festive season. Let your kids go wild decorating or take yourself back to your own childhood as you dress these little treats up.

This savoury tart is packed with zucchini, peas and antioxidant-rich asparagus. I use puff pastry sheets layered with parmesan to make the crust but you can mix and match with other savoury pastry options such as layers of filo or a herby shortcrust.

Give an Italian twist to the classic Australian pie with this filling vegetarian pasta pot pie.

This country style dish is tasty and relatively effortless; everything just goes in one pot. Serving dinner for an unplanned crowd is sorted, pronto!

Family and friends will flock to your table for this dish.

Spring by the bowlful. Here’s a delicious soup to welcome in the new season.

An Italian menu is perfectly rounded off by a traditional espresso, make it special with The Perfect Espresso Martini.

There are hundreds and thousands of reasons to adore these chocolate freckle pops for you and the kids.

Crunch through the sweet biscuit crumble to find the soft, juicy pear underneath. With a dollop of whipped cream on the side these tasty treats will take you back to grandma's house.

Thick, creamy and delightfully warm, this fennel and potato soup hits the spot and with cheesy croutons is even tastier.

Chocolate, coffee and meringue in delectable little bite-sized pieces. What could be better?

Seriously delish (and devilish!) snarlers for your next dinner party

Crispy parmesan fish fillets

These potato pancakes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.

Cheesy potatoes stuffed with bacon and brimming with deliciousness. What could be better?!

Good-quality sausages make all the difference in this delicious dish. Couscous, or even penne pasta, will work well for soaking up the sauce. Serve with seasonal greens

While you can serve smaller portions as an entrée, this soup is filling enough to offer as a main course.

This delicious dish is simple to make, easy on the pocket and won’t take up too much of your time.

Polenta is a low carbohydrate food, rich in vitamins A and C, making it a good source of carotenoids.

For a different spin on a favourite morning or afternoon snack, try these gratifying cheese, corn and bacon muffins either warm or cool.

This spicy seafood dish is perfect as a starter or tapas and will be done in under thirty minutes.

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

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.

This makes a lovely, easy meal that’s simple but satisfying. The carrot salad adds a lemony hit and looks gorgeous.

Rolling the chilled dough between floured sheets of baking paper ensures it won’t stick to the bench or rolling pin.

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

Warm up the family with this delish dish.

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!

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

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

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

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

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

These handheld pies are a mighty fine way to enjoy steaming, gorgeous ribollita on the go. When made a day ahead and left to rest, the flavour improves immensely.

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.

Serve slender slices of this decadent tart with a few extra roasted nuts, a scattering of fresh or thawed frozen berries, a dollop of crème fraîche and a good drizzle of maple syrup.

These quick and easy tuna burgers will hit the spot for a healthy lunch or mid-week dinner. The zesty mayonnaise and seafood patties create a modern spin on the traditional burger.

This is so pretty with its red juicy fruits and is great for using up any orphan fruits in the bowl.

Add your own twist to shepherd’s pie -- try kumara mash and minted peas.

Kids love this cheesy sausage bake which is quick and easy to prepare.

A kick of ginger adds a spicy note to a favourite lemon and meringue combination.

Crispy pastry, creamy salmon and greens, this will soon become a regular favourite.

This is a fun twist on the traditional bread and butter pudding.

You can freeze a pudding and some custard together in single-serve containers. They reheat well from frozen, although the custard will need a stir to make it smooth again.

This recipe for sweet and sour meatballs in a fragrant and tangy plum sauce makes 4 serves. Why not take some to work and be the envy of your colleagues?

Delicious and hearty, these dishes freeze like a dream too – perfect for a cook’s night off.

Meltingly soft haloumi and herby cauliflower fritters in a soft roll make for a magic meal.

Experiment with different ingredients to keep life, and food, interesting!

Mike’s Top Tips: By making your own pasta, you’re learning a great new skill. Plus it’s super-easy. But if you haven’t got the time, buy fresh lasagne sheets from the supermarket and cut them into wide strips Frying the herbs for the pappardelle gives beautiful colour, texture and flavour to the dish. Just be careful […]

Instead of berries, you could use jarred morello cherries for a “black forest” surprise.

If fresh passionfruit aren’t in season, you can use passionfruit sauce or pulp from the supermarket.

We all love lemon meringue pie and now you can give it a tropical twist with tangy lime and fragrant coconut.

Get your just desserts this winter with these perfect puds.

Impress your guests with a delectable winter feast.

Whether it’s a special birthday, family event or simply a mid-winter catch-up, sometimes we just need an excuse for a dinner party. So break out the silverware... this menu is sure to please.

Fresh fruit and a drizzle of honey are a sweet addition.

The finished product looks so glamorous but the elements are very easy to prepare in advance. Enjoy putting the finishing touches on your masterpiece and wait for the oohs and aahs! Note

Roast with the most. Take your Sunday tradition to a tasty new yum!

The tangy chill of the sorbet cuts through the sweet, warm tarte tatin.

The thoughtfully prepared sides make this simple chicken dish extra special.

Recipe from The Australian Women's Weekly Comfort Food cookbook

No matter what your age, a movie night is the perfect plan for a wet winter weekend. Stock up on your favourite films, make a nest on the couch, and turn out these movie-time treats.

There’s no oven required for this quick and easy sweet treat from the archives of 20th-century community cookbooks – just some melting and a little simple assembly

Brighten up your dinner table this healthy low-carb recipe. Both visually appealing and taste-bud pleasing, the creamy filling of this gorgeous beetroot ravioli will surprise the fussiest of eaters.

No matter what your age, a movie night is the perfect plan for a wet winter weekend. Stock up on your favourite films, make a nest on the couch, and turn out this movie-time treat.

No matter what your age, a movie night is the perfect plan for a wet winter weekend. Stock up on your favourite films, make a nest on the couch, and turn out this movie-time treat.

These sweet little morsels are topped with cheesy, flavoursome breadcrumbs for something special.

No matter what your age, a movie night is the perfect plan for a wet winter weekend. Stock up on your favourite films, make a nest on the couch, and turn out these movie-time treats.

There’s no oven required for this quick and easy sweet treat from the archives of 20th-century community cookbooks – just some melting and a little simple assembly

No matter what your age, a movie night is the perfect plan for a wet winter weekend. Stock up on your favourite films, make a nest on the couch, and turn out this movie-time treat.

No matter what your age, a movie night is the perfect plan for a wet winter weekend. Stock up on your favourite films, make a nest on the couch, and turn out these movie-time treats.

Rice is a staple food for much of the planet and different countries have their signature dishes. Sophie Gray presents one of the classics

Coriander, chilli and garlic add some extra zing to this delicious soup.

Jordan Rondel’s delicious wee maple cakes are full of fruit and pretty as a picture