Outdoor Food

by The Australian Women's Weekly

Published 1 October 2005
Eating outdoors - whether at home, cooking on the barbecue or a picnic on the beach - is always a special time with family and friends. This collection of recipes will make it even more special. Imagine barbecued prawns served with a fresh salsa, or grilled pork chops with a spicy potato salad - yum! And for picnics, instead of resorting to takeaway chicken, you can create spicy chicken wings, chunky slices of frittata or even creamy chocolate pie. Your picnics and barbecues will soon become legendary.

Everyone loves homemade cakes, biscuits and slices, but they've become a luxury now that we're all so rushed for time. These appealing recipes look impressive but are so quick and easy to make that even the busiest of us can keep the biscuit tin and freezer full of delightful homemade treats. As well as the cakes and biscuits there are recipes for easy icings, fillings and toppings, easy kids' biscuits and easy cupcakes.

What could be more in keeping with current lifestyle trends than personalized, handmade little treats for our favourite people? The opportunities for giving are year-round, but especially pertinent at Christmas when a homemade present or goodie - whether it's for handing out to droppers-by or as an adorably packaged gift - shows care and thought. Includes seasonal, sweet, savoury and spicy treats as well as a range of craft projects perfect for both beginners and those with more nimble fingers. With clever packaging and decorating ideas and a wealth of delicacies to chose from, these triple-tested treats will be all the festive inspiration you need.

What could be more in keeping with current lifestyle trends than personalized, handmade little treats for our favourite people? The opportunities for giving are year-round, but especially pertinent at Christmas when a homemade present or goodie - whether it's for handing out to droppers-by or as an adorably packaged gift - shows care and thought. Includes seasonal, sweet, savoury and spicy treats as well as a range icing ideas perfect for both beginners and those with more nimble fingers. With gorgeous edible trinkets and inspirational photography, Little Christmas Treats offers a wealth of delicacies to choose from. These triple-tested treats will be all the festive inspiration you need.

Soup Plus

by The Australian Women's Weekly

Published 1 April 2008
This book provides stunning soup recipes plus accompaniment ideas. Soup is a versatile year-round favourite - nutritious, delicious and easy to make. Many of the soups featured in this book can be turned into main courses with the addition of cheese scones, bacon muffins or even something as simple as croutons. Soups are the ultimate in comfort food and you can also make a big batch of it and freeze it for later. There's nothing quite so reassuring after a long day at work as to know you've got home-made soup in the freezer - with this cookbook a wonderful meal is only an accompaniment away.