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Scampi spaghetti with confit tomato

Slow‑cooked tomatoes and tender scampi create a vibrant, elegant pasta.

Donna Hay’s zesty whole lemon cake

Donna Hay’s ultra‑soft whole lemon cake bursting with bright, aromatic citrus flavour.

10 raspberry recipes to indulge in

Choose from our favourite raspberry recipes the next time you bake.

Donna Hay’s double-spiced fried chicken

Donna Hay’s dangerously good double‑spiced fried chicken.

Donna Hay’s harissa chicken and fetta baked garlic bread

Donna Hay creates vibrant flavours in this fiery, crowd‑pleasing dish.

15 light and tasty recipes for summer

Light, fresh and delicious.

Donna Hay’s carbonara with pancetta crumb

Donna Hay’s silky carbonara crowned with golden pancetta crumbs is a delight.

Quick & easy spicy pork sausage ragu

A quick, hearty ragu with spicy sausage, fennel and chilli.

Big Italian meatballs

Hearty old-school nourishment that feels like it’s doing your soul good.

Berry and coconut slice

A nostalgic favourite slice that never goes out of style.

8 outdoor kitchen ideas that will have you cooking up a storm

The best place to enjoy a summer spread.

Easy vanilla cake with passionfruit buttercream

Classic vanilla cake with a tropical twist.

Two savvy cooks on go-to midweek recipes and game-changing kitchen tools

Forget Uber Eats, these real life lessons will empower you to explore food on your own terms.

How to grow an edible garden

Here’s what to plant in your vegie patch for a fab summer harvest

Simple zucchini salad

Fresh zucchini ribbons with basil, currants and tangy dressing.

Quick and easy zucchini and asparagus pasta

All your daily greens in one dish.

30 irresistible Christmas desserts to wow your guests

From classic pavlovas to decadent trifles.

Black and gold cake

This black and gold cake is an impressive centrepiece.

Easy beetroot salad recipe for Christmas: Colourful, fresh and make-ahead

This Christmas salad is delicious and easy.

Pomegranate-glazed turkey

A delicious roast turkey recipe for Christmas.

Panettone Perduto: The luxurious Italian twist on French toast for your Christmas morning

A decadent way to revive leftover panettone.

Cassata ice-cream Christmas tree cones

Ice-cream just got festive.

Eggnog brandy snap ice-cream cookies

Classic Christmas flavours with a crunch.

Actress, opera singer and cook Silvia Colloca has long dark hair, red lips and a red dress. She leans over a balcony railing with an olive tree behind her and vast landscape visible beyond.

Silvia Colloca cooks with freedom and joy (here’s how you can too)

Slow and steady wins the flavour race.

Ice-cream chocolate rum and raisin truffles

Irresistible mouth-watering treats.

Frozen black forest tart

An impressive, original dessert for your next special occasion.

50 fabulous Christmas recipes to inspire a memorable festive feast

Recipes for a crowd-pleasing Christmas.

Strawberry cranberry frozen souffles

These frozen desserts look just like souffles.

Raspberry limoncello bomb

A show-stopping dessert that’s sure to impress!

An outdoor kitchen and dining area with a freestanding pizza oven to the left. The back of the house has glass doors and an indoor kitchen is visible through these. Lush greenery is visible, growing beyond the deck where the outdoor kitchen and dining area is.

Any way you slice it, pizza ovens are the perfect summer cooking appliance

Create a slice of heaven with these pizza ovens.

How to design and decorate a dreamy outdoor room in your backyard

Make the most of your home's alfresco zones with these expert tips and advice.

4 fab festive cocktails to whip up at this year’s Christmas gathering

Entertain in style with these Christmas cocktails.

Classic crunchy coleslaw

A classic coleslaw recipe from Women’s Weekly.

Chocolate hazelnut ice-cream pandoro

This delicious Italian dessert needs to be started a day ahead.

9 little things houseguests always notice

Keep these in mind before your guests arrive.

Peaches, asparagus and mozzarella salad

A fresh and tasty salad for lunch or dinner.

Easy slow-roasted turkey with stuffing

Traditional turkey with delicious stuffing.

Classic roast potatoes with rosemary salt

Delicious roast potatoes to serve with lunch or dinner.

Sticky peach and pepper-glazed ham

The perfect centrepiece for the Christmas table.

A kitchen with white countertops, green cabinets underneath the counter, white cabinets above the counter and a white tiled splashback. Coffee machine, plants and a lamp are on the countertop, while art is on the wall. A round marble table is positioned in front.

The 4 biggest kitchen trends to look out for in 2026

You heard it here first!

10 lemon desserts to make this weekend

Lemon desserts hold a special place in the world of sweets, celebrated for their bright, zesty flavour and refreshing tartness. The citrusy essence of lemons adds a lively contrast to sugary treats, creating a perfect balance that delights the palate. From classic lemon tart to tangy lemon slice, these desserts are beloved for their ability […]

Bright kitchen with white cabinets, wooden floors, white pendant lights above a large kitchen island, which has marble countertop. A bowl of lemons is on it.

This white kitchen renovation blends country charm and luxe details

This Tamworth kitchen elevates the rhythms of family life.

Mixed sorbet in citrus cups

Cups of icy sorbet - perfect for a hot day!

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Spiced honey cakes

Sweet cake laden with spices.

The best slice recipes for easy snacks

Make these tasty slices for morning or afternoon tea or any time in between.

Oat slice with honeycomb

Golden oat slice topped with crunchy honeycomb.

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Gluten free honey cake

A sweet honey cake decorated with apples.

6 tricks for quick and easy entertaining

The no-fuss way to enjoy friends dropping in.

Dining room with a round marble table, leather chairs, modern chandelier, and a cellar in the background with glass doors.

You’re wrong if you think wine cellars are an unrealistic luxury

While a home cellar might feel extravagant, making room for one can provide unexpected practicalities… and tickle the tastebuds.

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The outdoor living area with a white raised ceiling and sofas.

Everything you need to know when planning an outdoor kitchen

A sunny, breezy outdoor kitchen where you can cook, gather and relax is the dream. Here's what you should include in it.

A still from the TV show Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life. It shows the exterior of Lorelai and Rory's hosue which has been decorated with warm white Christmas lights, with two wreaths on the door. It is snowing.

Inside the iconic Gilmore Girls home: cosy, quirky and oh-so-TV

Even after 25 years, where they lead, we will follow...

Arnott’s Tim Tam fudgy slice recipe

Slice filled with Tim Tams is the ultimate Aussie treat.

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Peach and sour cream cake

Sweet peaches meet tangy sour cream in this luscious cake.

Chocolate and ginger biscotti

This is a treat for chocolate lovers and those that like the zing of ginger.

Tilly’s delicious apricot slice

A fruity and delicately sweet slice with meringue on top.

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Hummingbird cake with pineapple flowers

Sweet, spiced layers with banana, pineapple, and luscious white chocolate icing.

Mimosa cake

A cake inspired by the mimosa cocktail.

Ginger meringue kiss cake

A perfect combo of ginger cake and sweet crunchy meringues.

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Italian meringue celebration cake

An impressive cake for a special occasion.

Hazelnut praline cake

Nutty praline crunch meets creamy, decadent hazelnut cake layers.

Roast apricot jam

Delicious apricot jam to use on toast or in desserts

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Lemon and fennel seed amaretti

Zesty lemon meets aromatic fennel in these delicate, chewy amaretti.

Strawberry and rhubarb jam Victoria sponges

Sweet jam-filled bite-sized sponges with fluffy cream.

Strawberry and rhubarb jam

Sweet strawberries meet tangy rhubarb in this vibrant, homemade jam.

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A very easy chocolate coconut slice

This chewy chocolate coconut slice is rich and sweet, and very easy to make.

Miss Trixie’s honey joy slice

Golden, crunchy honey joy slice—sweet, buttery bliss in every bite.

Pear frangipane slab tart

Golden pear slices nestled in rich, almond frangipane tart.

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Huon apple crumble

Warm, buttery crumble topping over sweet, spiced baked apple filling.

Basque cheesecake

Creamy, crustless Basque cheesecake is divine.

Coffee fudge cake with toasted coffee meringue

10 coffee desserts to end dinner on a high

Coffee and dessert come together in this delicious collection of coffee-inspired treats. Whether it’s the bold intensity of espresso or the subtle richness of cold brew, coffee’s complex flavour profile adds depth and sophistication to a wide variety of sweet creations. This collection celebrates that unique synergy, with desserts that highlight the versatility of coffee […]