Midweek dinner

Serve chicken with dressing. You need a large bunch of spinach weighing about 400g to get the number of large leaves required for this recipe. Note

Sticky, smoky American-style pork ribs with a zesty and crunchy slaw.

Cripsy, crunchy and delicious schnitzels crumbed in garlic, sage and lemon.

You can use drained gelatinous noodles instead of the cellophane noodles. Note

Quick and easy Asian-style stick pork stir-fry for those busy midweek nights.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Make sure you cut all your vegies into similar size pieces. This ensures that they all cook at the same rate. If you cut your vegetables on the diagonal, it not only improves the attractiveness of the dish, it maximises their exposure to the heat. You could use chicken, beef or seafood in this recipe […]

As the sauce is heated, the alcohol can ignite. It generally burns off in a matter of seconds, but shaking the pan will extinguish the flame. Keep a lid nearby, exercise caution and don’t use your exhaust fan when making this sauce. Note

This is a classic Japanese dish that is traditionally served cold as a starter.

This recipe is best made close to serving. Not suitable to microwave. Not suitable to freeze. Note

Tender lamb backstraps with a crunchy sesame, chilli and parsley crumb.

An exquisite salad with slices of tender pork and sticky caramelised apple.

Vietnamese mint is not actually mint, but a pungent and peppery narrow-leafed member of the buckwheat family. Also known as laksa leaf and cambodian mint, it is available from Asian greengrocers. Any white fish cutlets are suitable for this recipe. Note

A crispy baked pumpkin and ricotta dish that is a great healthy side to go with meaty dishes.

Green (unripe) papayas are readily available in various sizes at many greengrocers, Asian food shops and markets. Select one that is very hard and slightly shiny, which indicates it’s fresh but not too unripe to grate or chop. Note

Recipe is best prepared as required. Note

A light and healthy salad that is full of bright colours and big flavours.

Crispy and delicious spiced spatchcock with a cooling herb yogurt from Australian Women's Weekly.

Rigatoni, a ridged, tube-shaped pasta, is ideal for baked dishes because it is wide and the hearty fillings cling to the indentations around the edges. Note

A beautifully bright and colourful rainbow salad packed full of beetroot, asparagus, orange and avocado.

This recipe will make about 36 balls. You can also use this stuffing to fill the cavity of a whole turkey or 2 large chickens. Note

Hearty and warming, this delicious stew is packed full of fresh seafood to nourish your body and soul.

Fragrant and delicious spicy coconut lamb curry with potato and eggplant.

A hearty cassoulet with delicate chicken breast and merguez, a spicy North African sausage.

Asian-style pork and chicken stir-fry with a wonderfully rich black bean sauce.

If fresh mango is not available, you can use 800g canned mango cheeks instead; drain them well, then slice thinly. Note

A quick and easy authentic Italian pasta with sausage meatballs and rigatoni.

Pears, parsnips and red onion have a natural sweetness that is enhanced on roasting. This sweet flavour balances beautifully with pork’s creamy, fatty texture making it the perfect pairing. It’s the same reason apple works so well as an accompaniment with pork in all its forms. Note

A traditional Sunday dinner dish in the French countryside that literally means, 'chicken in a pot'.

We cooked this recipe in two ovenproof dishes,­ each dish will serve three. We have deliberately used dried, uncooked pasta in this dish. The texture of the final dish is a little chewy, but still tender. Note

Recreate your favourite Asian starter dish at home with delicious satay and sweet and sour sauces.

Sumac is a spice that adds a tart, lemony flavour and can be found in Middle Eastern food stores. Note

Tender pork loin stuffed with capsicum and ciabatta crumb and served with a rosemary gravy.

Use the freshest, sashimi-quality fish you can find. Raw fish sold as sashimi has to meet stringent guidelines regarding its handling and treatment after leaving the water. We suggest you seek advice from local authorities before eating raw seafood. Recipe not suitable to freeze. This is the perfect dish if you love sushi but haven’t […]

Harissa is a delicious spicy Moroccan paste made from dried red chillies, garlic, oil and caraway seeds.

A fragrant and simple spiced lamb dish with rice and lentil from Australian Women's Weekly.

This Italian-style seafood, bean and tomato stew has a delicious combination of flavours and textures.

Be careful when frying mint as it will spit. Note

We used hard (stir-frying) tofu; you can substitute firm tofu, if you prefer. Note

This deliciously tender slowcooked spiced chicken in coconut sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.

Not suitable to freeze. If you have one, try using a mandoline to cut the potatoes into paper-thin slices, otherwise, use a very sharp knife. We used a merlot-style wine in this recipe. Note

Dry sherry can be used instead of mirin. Note

Roasting makes both the parsnip and garlic wonderfully sweet and mellow. When preparing the parsnips, be sure to peel thickly enough to remove all the bitter outer layer, and also to cut off any woody core. Note

A classic Singaporean dish, these delicious noodles are tossed with prawns, pork and egg to create a real authentic flavour sensation.

You could stir some finely chopped and seeded cucumber into the remaining yoghurt. Note

Spice-rubbed lamb salad with roast capsicum, red onion and dutch carrots.

Pork cutlets like you've never seen before with the sweet and smokey flavours of maple, bourbon and pear.

Pre-baked, packaged pizza bases first appeared in supermarkets during the 1980s. They come in various sizes, some with cheese already in the mix. You need to purchase a large barbecued chicken weighing approximately 900g to get the amount of shredded meat required for this recipe. Note

Packed full of goodness, this delicious seafood stew is complemented beautifully by these tasty homemade garlic croutons. A real Winter favourite!

If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure, your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check with the manufacturer’s instructions before using. This dish is traditionally German or Eastern European, but France adopted it when it annexed the Alsace region in the mid 17th century. It […]

Refried beans are sold, canned, in most supermarkets, as are packaged flour tortillas. Made of pinto beans that are just parboiled then fried with various seasonings, refried beans are also known by their Mexican name of frijoles refritos. You will need to purchase one small iceberg lettuce for this recipe. Note

A large stainless steel fish poacher (60cm long) is needed for this recipe. Note

Crispy potato wedges with a light and summery sun-dried tomato pesto.

Rich and warm, with a nice kick from the chilli.

A simple yet gourmet salad with an exquisitely sweet raspberry macadamia dressing,

A delicious side dish of spicy couscous salad packed with pine nuts, red onion, currants and harissa.

A flavour-packed Provençal salad with eggplant, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, haloumi, olives and garlic croutons.

A super-fast version of the Southern-Indian madras curry that packs a chilli punch.

If you prefer, you can make a mustard sauce for the chicken, replace marsala with dry white wine and stir in 2 teaspoons of whole grain mustard into the finished sauce. Note

Our version of traditional Italian cannelloni takes homemade potato pancakes and fills them with a hearty, delicious vegetarian filling. Topped with bubbly, golden cheese, this is one dish you'll love.

Substitute pork with chicken. This recipe is best made just before serving. Note

Haloumi is a firm, sheep-milk cheese with a minty, salty flavour; it does not break down when cooked, however, it should be eaten while still warm as it becomes tough and rubbery on cooling. This recipe is perfect for cooking on the barbecue when entertaining friends or family ­ serve with a couscous salad for […]

Make your roast Mediterranean style with this delicious spiced and zesty rub.

Round steak, gravy beef (shin) and skirt steak are all suitable meats for this recipe. Pho is a breakfast favourite throughout Vietnam, but can be eaten it any time of the day. Note