Rice dish

This is a simple and easy option for the family dinner. We have taken a traditional favourite – chicken and rice – and given it a little twist!

You could saute chopped fresh chicken and add it to the rice. Note

Chicken zucchini risotto

Cut pancetta in half, cook in frying pan 2-3 minutes each side, until crisp, drain on paper towel. Leftover risotto can be pressed into lightly greased muffin pan and baked for 15-20 minutes, until golden, to make risotto cakes. Note

Make your own sushi vinegar by combining 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Note

For quick cooking, place 1 cup long-grain rice in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 cups water. Cover and cook 5 minutes on high (100%) power, followed by 7 minutes on medium (50%). Stand 3 minutes. Note

With all the spice and colour of traditional Spanish paella, this recipe by Woman's Day takes only minutes to make and provides a perfectly balanced, flavourful and nutritious meal.

Delicious Spanish food doesn't get much better than paella. This easy paella with all the spice of traditional paella provides a perfectly balanced, nutritious and flavourful meal.

Lamb rendang

If risotto is cooked after 2 cups of stock are added. don’t add remaining stock. Note

Create authentic-tasting nasi goreng with this quick and easy recipe. A traditional fried rice dish from Indonesia with eggs, chicken, coriander and plenty of spicy Asian flavours.

If you have any leftover risotto allow it to cool,form it into balls, coat them in egg and breadcrumbs and shallow-fry for delicious fingerfood. Note

This recipe for pork fried rice is a super way to use up leftover rice or pork. It's so quick and easy yet so delicious and you'll love the sweet and sour flavour of the sauce.

If preferred, make your own marinara mix using fish chunks of choice, calamari, prawns, mussels and scallops. Note

Cook sausages in a non-stick frying pan for 4-5 minutes, turning, until cooked. Cool slightly and slice. Note

You can use 250g frozen corn kernels, thawed, in place of fresh. Roast cumin seeds by tossing in a dry frying pan until aromatic-grind in a mortar and pestle. Note

Rinse your fingers and utensils in a bowl of water mixed with vinegar to stop the rice sticking. Note

This dish can also be made with pork or prawns. Note

This amazing sausage jambalaya recipe brought to you by Woman's Day is a satisfying and hearty dinner that comes together in just a little over 30 minutes - a sort of Creole paella.

Simple and delicious sausage jambalaya with irresistible flavours. This recipe by Woman�s Day is hearty yet fast and delicious and comes together in just a little over 30 minutes.

Creamy and flavourful seafood risotto with marinara mix will quickly become a dinner favourite. Seafood risotto must be served immediately so you can best savour its rich creaminess.

If stock has not been absorbed after the cooking time, cook for a minute or two with the lid off. Note

This fresh and delicious sushi roll recipe brought to you by Woman�s Day will have you making these sushi rolls over and over again. Teriyaki chicken and avocado makes for a satisfying filling.

Tamari is a type of soy sauce usually made without wheat. Note

Gluten-free tamari sauce is available at health food stores. Note

To make this into a complete meal, add a salad or vegetables of choice. Note

Chinese rice wine is available from Asian supermarkets. If unavailable, you can use dry sherry. Add a sliced chilli, if liked. Note

Pin-bone means to remove all the fine bones in a fish fillet. Use your finger to feel for the pin bone tips sticking out of the fillet, then use tweezers or needle-nose pliers to grab the tips and pull them out. Note

This eclectic stir-fry is a colourful combination of green onion, baby corn and snow peas and sliced chilli. Topped with chicken marinated in teriyaki and sweet chilli sauce.

Roast kumara on an oven tray lined with baking paper. Spray with olive oil and bake in a moderate oven, 180°C, 20-25 minutes, until tender. Note

To make schnitzel, pound thin chicken breast fillet slices to even thickness, coat in flour, egg and breadcrumbs. Chill 15 minutes before cooking. Note

For easy coating, combine all crumb ingredients in a plastic bag and shake to coat 3-4 pieces of chicken at a time. You could use thigh fillets instead of breast, if preferred. Note

You can use other blue cheese or mild grated parmesan, if preferred. Note

This chorizo and chicken paella recipe by Woman�s Day combines the amazing flavours of juicy chicken breast with smoked chorizo to create this delicious paella sprinkled with chopped parsley.

Delicious Spanish food doesn't get much better than paella. This tasty recipe by Woman's Day combines juicy chicken breast with smoked chorizo, sprinkled with chopped parsley.

Served with decadent homemade coconut syrup, fresh mango slices and shredded coconut, these light and fluffy coconut rice pancakes make a delicious meal for breakfast or brunch.

For a low-fat version, use light evaporated milk. It will need a little thickening with cornflour. Note

Serve with a swirl of pouring custard for added decadence. Note

To prepare rice for frying, cook 1 1/3 cups raw fire the day before and spread out on a tray to dry out overnight in the fridge. Just-cooked rice wiIl make gluggy fried rice. Note

Lamb pilaf

For a healthier option to this pilaf, you could use brown rice instead of white. Note

Creamy mussel risotto with grated parmesan and lemon zest. Arborio rice is simmered in chicken stock, creating a delicious complement to the white wine-steamed mussels.

Richly flavoured nasi goreng is simple yet delicious. Stir-fried rice with cooked prawns, a flavouring paste, topped with a fried egg makes a satisfying meal with spicy Asian flavours.

Ready in less than 15 minutes this simple yet delicious nasi goreng consisting of rice stir-fried with prawns and topped with a fried egg makes a satisfying meal.

An economical and tasty dinner that uses up leftover cooked rice or pork. This quick and easy pork fried rice is simply delicious with its sweet and sour-flavoured sauce.

If you can’t find kale, use English spinach or rainbow chard. Make your own garlic-infused olive oil by adding 1 crushed garlic clove to 1/4 cup olive oil. Note

Quinoa is the seed of a native South American plant. You can find it in the health-food section of most supermarkets. If unavailable, use couscous. Note

Creamy and delicious roast pumpkin risotto is a great dinner party dish for friends and family. With its beautiful colours this risotto is perfectly warming when it�s cold outside.

This can be made in individual dishes – cooking time will reduce to about 40-45 minutes. Note

Fast and delicious. This sausage jambalaya recipe is simple, yet the flavours are simply irresistible. Feel free to try other meats such as fresh prawns, shredded ham or chicken.

The rich creaminess of flavourful seafood risotto with delicious marinara mix will quickly become a new family favourite. Serve with lemon wedges and parsley garnish.