Need some relaxing therapy? Fire up those ovens, take the butter out of the fridge, and get cracking with these therapeutic recipes.
Crisp-fried cheese ravioli
You're sure to find a new family favourite with this ultimate pasta recipe.
Thai corn fritters
Serve these spicy corn fritters with a sweet chilli dipping sauce for an enticing entree.
Sausage and thyme ragu
Save on washing up with this rich, meaty, one-tray bake by Phoebe Wood.
Ultimate cheese toastie
Just when you thought you didn’t need another reason to make a cheese toastie, Billie McKay goes and raises the bar.
Parmesan chicken nuggets with three dipping sauces
Popcorn prawn rolls with Sriracha mayo
Warning: these prawn-loaded, chilli-laced bite-sized rolls are seriously addictive.
Macadamia-crumbed pork schnitzel with 'Aussiekraut'
Could this schnitzel, an undisputed pub classic, be any more Australian? We don't think so. An Aussie macadamia crust adds crunch, and the usual sauerkraut gets an earthy hit of beetroot.
Stefano Manfredi's easy ragu alla potentina (pork ragu)
Using pancetta is a great way to build flavour into dishes, such as this deliciously rich pork ragu from Basilicata.
Korean barbecue chicken fried rice
Fried rice that doesn't require home delivery and wait-time? That's our kind of quick and easy midweek meal.
Crab and corn fritters for your last-minute gathering
Easy and impressive snacks to serve at your next gathering. Recipe from Margaret and Me (Murdoch Books, $39.99).
Fried chicken with coleslaw
Next time you're craving takeaway chicken, look no further than your own kitchen.
Oven-roasted meatballs with kale pesto and mozzarella
Phoebe Wood's weeknights are about maximum flavour in minimum time. This rich meatball tray bake is a life saver after a long day at work.
Chicken kiev with cabbage slaw
This quick stress-free crumbed chicken is perfect for the holidays. This healthy dish is best served with a good glass of wine and even better company.
Goat's cheese fritters
Take a trip to France with these delicious goat's cheese fritters.
Meatballs with risoni
Pork sausages make tasty little meatballs in this speedy dinner idea.
Deep-fried mozzarella balls with smoky tomato sauce
These crunchy golden-fried bocconcini balls are a sure-fire party nibble winner.
Tandoori meatballs with spiced carrot mash
Dress up lean beef meatballs with an Indian-style marinade, then swap spaghetti for spiced carrot mash and minty peas.
Bun cha
Bun cha is a Vietnamese breakfast dish of delicate broth-like dipping sauce laced with pickled carrot, pork meatballs and slices of marinated pork chargrilled over coals.
Jamie Oliver's lentil and feta keftedes with dill yoghurt
In Greece and Cyrus, you find meatballs (keftedes) in every taverna. This is Jamie Oliver's meat-free version made with lentils.
Popcorn chicken with basil
Taiwanese food is a great mix of local dishes with influences from China, Japan and Southeast Asia.Popcorn chicken is a popular street food in Taipei, and once you try it you’ll see why. The crunchy texture of the sweet potato flour coating is incredible.
Lamb kofta meatballs in curry sauce
These lamb kofta meatballs in curry sauce are the perfect warming meal for a winter night.
Spaghetti with meatballs and cherry tomatoes
This sausage and spaghetti meal is perfect for the whole family.
Spaghetti and meatballs with slow-roasted tomato and red wine sauce
Balsamic and red wine add a depth of flavour to Katie Quinn Davies' thick tomato pasta sauce, perfect with chunky meatballs.
Venison meatball and wild mushroom ragout
This is not your typical spaghetti and meatballs. Venison elevates the dish to new heights, with a brandy and cream sauce to coat thick strands of tagliatelle.
Braised pork meatballs
Sweet little currants and crunchy pine nuts add pizzazz to this saucy meatball recipe.
Kimchi fried rice with bacon and eggs
A tasty meal spiked with the flavours of Korea that can be made quickly and easily.
Gwyneth Paltrow's Singapore rice noodles
"These pan-fried noodles are gluten free, full of vegies, and kid-approved (my kids inhale this). The prep does take some time, but once you’re cooking, the dish comes together quickly, so be ready with all the ingredients. Add chicken, prawns or beef for a little extra protein, and if you don’t have a wok or a really big nonstick pan, use two smaller pans—these noodles don’t like to be crowded. Pan-frying noodles is not an exact science, so trust your instincts and add a couple more glugs of oil if things are looking dry or starting to stick," says Gwyneth Paltrow.
Baked-not-fried chicken with garlic Sriracha yoghurt
Craving takeaway fried chicken? Well look no further than your own kitchen with this baked-not-fried chicken with garlic Sriracha yoghurt. It's crunchy, delicious and, most importantly, gluten free.
Beer and bacon mac ‘n’ cheese
"This beer-infused mac 'n' cheese is the ultimate weeknight comfort food. Serve any leftovers for breakfast with a fried egg," says Warren Mendes.
Jamie Oliver's refried lentils with capsicum salsa and fried eggs
Refried lentils with capsicum salsa and fried eggs? This recipe's the perfect all-day breakfast option.
Stir-fried char siu pork mince with broccolini
This speedy pork mince stir-fry is full of fabulous Asian flavours. Makes a flavour-packed family weeknight dinner with plenty of vegetables, or take it to work for a tasty lunch treat.
Chocolate, olive oil and sea salt toasts
With sourdough and dark chocolate, this is a grown-up version of Nutella on toast.
Fried zucchini with balsamic and chilli dressing
Add this super easy vegetable side to your next dinner menu.
Welsh rarebit
The cheese toastie comes in many forms, from the French pan-fried cheese and ham sandwich known as the croque monsieur to the venerable English cheese and onion toasted sandwich, which is perfect served alongside a packet of cheese ’n’ onion chips and a pint of lager. It is in the Welsh kitchen, though, that it finds its apotheosis with the beer added to the cheese. Genius!
Fritto misto (fried seafood and vegetables)
These fritto misto are best eaten straight away...but that won't be a problem.
Crispy pork belly with cashew nut caramel and pickled watermelon
How do you improve on crispy, cracking pork belly? Add pickled watermelon and cashew nut caramel for the ultimate dinner party dish.
Beer-battered lemon and prawns
Silvia Colloca's beer-battered lemon and prawns are a moreish snack, perfect for the last balmy days of summer.
Relive your childhood with these deep-fried ice creams
We created this dessert to honour the great Scottish food tradition of deep-frying anything and everything. People’s uniformly happy reactions are proof that sometimes the simple things in life are the best… deep-fried!We use toffee and vanilla-flavoured ice creams that are coated in crushed honeycomb biscuits and sold impaled on a wooden popsicle-stick. If you can’t find anything similar, ice-cream sandwich bars work well, as long as they are not choc-coated.This recipe an extract from James Wirth's cookbook, This could get messy: A guide to eating. To drinking. To doing both at the same time.
Salt and togarashi squid
Once you try this Japanese-inspired version of salt and pepper squid, you may never go back. Shichimi togarashi, a Japanese spice mix, takes this dish to the next level.
Indian spiced potatoes with fried egg
This turmeric potato dish is a modern, fresh take on fried egg and chips. Heartwarming and filling, works well as a small plate to share with friends.
Deep-fried Nutella jaffle ice cream sandwich
Hot, cold, smooth, crunchy, sweet, salty, beautiful and messy. You need this.
Cauli fried rice
"My cauli fried rice is an update on the classic Chinese dish and is a good source of fibre, protein and vitamin C," says Phoebe Wood. "But beware, it's so good you won't be able to stop at one bowl."
Smoked trout fishcakes with pea and watercress salad
These smoked trout fish cakes can be presented as part of a starter platter or served with vegetables as a stand alone meal.
Crispy rice fried prawns
In Bali "there’s a balance between raw and cooked, sweet and sour,” says chef Geoff Lindsay, whose restaurant Saigon Street is doing well on the island. “There was nothing like it here with that lighter, fresher style as well as being fresh produce driven, which is what Bali’s all about as well.” These crispy rice fried prawns are the epitome of that style and taste.
Spaghetti fritters with salami and zucchini
Put a new spin on everyone's favourite cucina with this easy weeknight recipe.
Tempura prawn rice paper rolls with chilli mayonnaise
These rice paper rolls are filled with crunchy tempura prawns, avocado and spicy mayonnaise.
Bomboloni
These Italian-style doughnuts are filled with a rich vanilla cream.
Koeksisters
Discover the sweet syrup-coated South African version of the doughnut. Each one is neatly plaited into a piece of deep-fried deliciousness.
Panko and pea-crumbed snapper
Entertain in style this summer with this gourmet platter of Panko and pea-crumbed snapper.
Crispy fish tacos with mango salsa
Mango salsa adds refreshing sweetness to these spicy summer tacos.
Corn fritters with avocado salsa
Serve corn fritters with crisp pancetta and zesty avocado salsa for the perfect breakfast pick-me-up.
Ricotta fritters with beetroot relish and hot-smoked trout
Create these gourmet fritters for a wonderful spring time dining experience.
Cauliflower fritters with parmesan
These crispy golden fritters are a delicious way to serve cauliflower as a side dish.
Corn and ham fritters with roasted cherry tomatoes
Turn leftover Christmas ham into this lovely light lunch or brunch dish.
Soft shell crab with coconut dressing
Serve crispy battered soft shell crab with a fresh Asian-style coconut dressing.
Greek meatballs in tomato sauce
These meatballs will be a hit, not just for their lightness, but also for the gorgeously simple sauce. It calls for the big three – passata, paste and ketchup – so you get a real intensity, good consistency and a little hint of sweetness and vinegar.
Coconut-crumbed pork with pineapple salad
Pork fillet is crumbed in coconut, twice-cooked and served with a tropical side salad of pineapple, radish and lime.
Fish with yoghurt tartar sauce and grain salad
Nothing screams summer like battered fish with tartar sauce on a hot afternoon! To access more delicious summer seafood dishes check out delicious. Feel Good Food (ABC, $39.99) by Valli Little, available in bookshops nationally.
Inside-out scotch eggs
Turn breakfast on its head with these inside-out scotch eggs.
Scotch quail egg salad
Make this special dish a part of an indulgent weekend lunch perfect for friends.
