Apple, Rum and Raisin Strudel Rum-soaked raisins make this strudel a dinner-party delight. Serve warm with ice cream, custard or cream.
Banana Crumble Warm bananas with a nutty crumble topping, suitable for any time of the year. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
Marshmallow Pavlova with Lemon Curd This wonderfully light pavlova is perfectly paired with a tangy lemon curd. Use store-bought lemon curd or make your own using my recipe – if you have any left over,...
No-Churn Mint and Chocolate Chip Ice Cream It takes only a few minutes to make this show-stopping ice cream. It’s delicious served with my One-Bowl Chocolate Chunk Brownie (see page XXX).
Greek Quesadillas A cross-cultural concoction that makes a stunning lunch or an easy vegetarian dinner.
Lemon Posset with Strawberries and Raspberries Who would imagine such an elegant dessert would be so easy to make? I like to serve it in long-stemmed glasses for extra impact.
Raspberry Parfaits A simple but spectacular dessert that takes only five minutes to assemble. You can use diced strawberries instead of raspberries if you prefer.
Béarnaise Sauce for Steak My version of this posh French sauce is so simple you can whisk it up and serve it over your favourite steak any night of the week.
Venison Medallions with Cranberry and Rosemary Sauce Savoury berry sauces go very well with the richness of venison.
Beef Rolls Wrapped in Bacon with Mushroom Stuffing These are rather retro but at the same time a superb family meal.
Slow-Cooked Beef Stew This tender stew has a wonderful depth of flavour. Make it on a winter weekend to fill the house with enticing aromas.
Sausage, Bacon and Cider Casserole I like to serve this budget-friendly casserole over a creamy mash. You can use any kind of sausages.
Posh Beef Mince with Mushrooms Caramelising the onions and mushrooms is the key to getting a nice depth of flavour in this easy family meal.
Beef Enchiladas For a stress-free weeknight meal, prepare this dish in advance and pop it in the oven when you get home from work.
Lamb Shanks in Beer The beer in this recipe gives the sauce a wonderful depth. Serve with mashed potatoes and greens.
Cajun Pork with Honey Don’t overcook this sweet and spicy pork dish. To be tender and juicy, pork fillet needs to be slightly pink in the centre. A digital thermometer helps you get the...
Pork Steaks with Maple and Bourbon Sauce I like to serve these tender pork steaks with mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce. A digital thermometer is handy when cooking meat this way.
Apricot Balsamic Pork Chops Sweet apricot jam meets tangy balsamic vinegar in a simple pan sauce that’s perfect with pork.
Crumbed Pork Chops Crumbing and oven baking results in pork chops that are succulent on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Stuffed Chicken Thighs Wrapped in Bacon Searing the chicken first and then finishing the cooking in the oven ensures beautifully golden and tender chicken.
Honey and Garlic Chicken Serve this sweet and sticky chicken with rice and a side of vegetables for an easy family meal the kids will love.
Shake and Bake Chicken Winner, winner! This chicken dinner is sure to become a firm favourite at your house, as it is at ours.
Orange and Hoisin Chicken Sweet orange and salty hoisin are a classic combination that pairs beautifully with chicken. Serve this full-flavoured dish with rice and Asian vegetables.
Thai Red Curry Chicken Store-bought curry pastes make meals like this so quick to prepare. Serve with rice or roti.
Chicken Stroganoff A nice twist on the traditional stroganoff, using tender chicken thighs instead of beef.
Fiesta Chicken with Mexican Salsa This bright and healthy dish makes a perfect summer meal, but can also be enjoyed in winter using frozen corn kernels.
Yakitori Chicken All the family will love these chicken skewers. They make a great prep-ahead dinner and are also popular at a barbeque or as a party nibble.
Apricot and Mustard Glazed Salmon Dinner doesn’t get much easier than this – simply brush the salmon with a flavoursome glaze, bake it in a hot oven and serve with potatoes and salad.
Pan-Fried Fish with Lemon Caper Sauce This elegant dish pairs pan-fried fish fillets with tangy lemon and salty capers.
Lemon and Herb Crumbed Fish Crispy crumbed fish with a stunning combination of fresh herbs and lemon.
Seafood Puttanesca This classy meal comes together in no time at all but looks so spectacular to serve.
Three-Cheese Cauliflower and Gnocchi Gratin This is the ultimate comfort food, with the three cheeses making it decadently rich.
Vegetable Clafoutis This savoury take on the classic French cherry clafoutis is basically a crustless vegetarian tart. Lovely for lunch or even a picnic.
Vegetable Strudel If you’re making a roast, pop another tray of vegetables into the oven ready to make this gorgeous strudel the next night. Here I’ve used potato, kumara, pumpkin, parsnip, capsicum...
Easier-Than-Risotto with Spinach and Bacon Toasting the raw orzo with the bacon, garlic and herbs infuses so much flavour into this quick one-pot meal, which can be enjoyed as a main meal for two or...