Cooking with the Australian Womens Weekly

The Australian Women’s Weekly FOOD magazine is all about food; how to create, make, bake and cook it. With masses of tips, hints, and useful ‘how-to’ pictures and videos, FOOD helps readers to cook with confidence.

Editor’s Letter

The bake-off • There’s something uniquely satisfying about a baking day. Here’s our guide to getting your kitchen equipped for that next baking extravaganza.

MEET THE FOOD TEAM • Our experts share their favourite kitchen tools for baking.

food bites

Slow-cooked goodness • The ultimate casserole, this hearty classic is what winter-warmer dreams are made of. So stoke the fire, grab a bowl and tuck in!

TEST KITCHEN NOTES

Foodie forum • We’ve been busy this month – here’s a peek at our adventures and what you’ve been sharing with us online!

SPICE WORLD • UK author and TV host Anjum Anand visited the Test Kitchen recently and chatted with Food Editor Sarah Murphy about all things spicy!

BEETROOT • Sweet and earthy, these bright-hued root vegies are too good to sideline, so give them centrestage – here’s how!

Low carb HEROES • Big on flavour but low in refined carbohydrates, these dinners will have the whole family nourished and satisfied.

Sure can! • Hungry for a tasty bite? Grab a can of chickpeas and turn it into one of these delicious dishes.

Soup kitchen • Satisfying soups that are low-cal? Coming right up!

Crunchy breads

Taking stock • Stocks are a brilliant way to save money and avoid food waste. Use up less than fresh vegetables and the bones from a roast dinner.

Pastry perfection • Impress guests with these savoury delights – they’re so easy to make with convenient puff pastry sheets.

Slice of heaven • Look no further for the best gluten-free banana bread – we’ve got the perfect recipe and four yummy ways to make it!

Vego stars • Hearty winter fare doesn’t always mean meat-filled dishes. Fill up and warm up with these soul-satisfying dinners.

Let’s chat vegies...

Winter’s finest • Brighten up grey winter days with vibrant pink rhubarb in these mouthwatering desserts.

DID YOU KNOW?

STEP by STEP

Delicious diabetes-friendly dinners • We’ve taken easy dinner ideas and given them a diabetes-friendly twist. Plus, they all serve two, so are perfect for the smaller household.

Spice tales • Making your own spice pastes, curries and fragrant rice is simpler than you think!

4 WAYS Rice sides

CLEVER CHOOK • The classic roast chicken is the pinnacle of home cooking, and whether you’re after new punchy twists, flavour-packed sides or simply the ultimate roast, this guide is for you!

MAKE THE PERFECT ROAST CHICKEN

TIPS & TRICKS

STEP by STEP

4 WAYS Mix & match sides

Paella party • Packed with delicious meats and hearty rice, this Spanish classic is the ultimate crowd-pleaser that will take you to legend status among friends in no time!

TEST KITCHEN NOTES

STEP by STEP

Friday night special • Ditch the local fish and chip shop this Friday night and let your slow cooker create a taste sensation that the whole family will enjoy.

Cake time • It’s our 50th issue and we’re celebrating with cake – of course!

STEP by STEP

TEST KITCHEN NOTES

HOW TO LINE A ROUND CAKE PAN

French connection • Get out your beret and grab some baguettes, here’s a French dinner party Parisians would approve of!

Date night desert • The Australian Women’s Weekly Test Kitchen for nearly 50 years. Here’s her top sticky date cake.

Easy family food • Sophie Guidolin shares time-saving and convenient recipes for the whole family...