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

Baking first aid • Cracks... sinking... too much browning... we’ve diagnosed the cause of your baking problems.

food bites

Brownie HEAVEN • Decadently fudgy and undeniably delicious, who can resist a brownie or a blondie? Here’s six recipes to create a brownie buffet.

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

5 MINUTES WITH … LUKE MANGAN • Aussie chef Luke Mangan, chats with Food Editor Sarah Murphy.

MUSHROOMS • There are so many ways to use the endless variety of fabulous funghi, here are our top picks.

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Pasta masters • We’ve given these all-time favourite pasta dishes a makeover so your oven does most of the work!

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4 WAYS Good for you GREENS • You’ve probably heard kale is good for you, well it can be tasty too! Here’s four ways to turn this trendy veg into dinnertime deliciousness.

The new roasts • Hearty roast dinners are back on trend with a new kind of flair that’s guaranteed to impress guests.

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THE great vegie bake-off • These vego mains from our new book The Grocer, will become family favourites.

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The ultimate new cookbook for plant lovers.

4 WAYS CHOC full • Make way for luscious mugs of rich hot chocolate to warm you up on even the chilliest winter days.

Loaded salads • These flavour-packed salads are hearty enough to take centrestage at dinnertime.

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Miso magic • A little miso paste goes a long way in adding punchy flavour to your dishes. Here’s eight magic ways to use it.

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The lighter side • Looking for a switch from the usual slow cooker recipes? These simple dishes are both light and fresh.

The Australian Women’s Weekly Test Kitchen • Learn the top secrets from our Test Kitchen with step-by-step recipes we’ve triple tested for success.

NEW YORK CLASSIC • With our step-by-step guide you’ll make a silky smooth cream cheese filling with the ultimate crisp biscuit base, plus a choice of toppings.

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24 carrot GOLD • Our carrot cake strikes gold with the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Take it next-level with your choice of four mouth-watering frostings.

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Best of friands • With one mixing bowl and a few basic ingredients, friands are the easiest treat to bake!

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Prep school • Master these simple techniques for preparing your cake pans and you’ll get perfect results every time.

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Light as a feather • The most perfectly light and airy sponge, this classic will become your go-to for years to come.

Sweet success • Our simple guide will have you picking the right CSR Sugar for the job every time.

You can't beat a CHOC CAKE • This indulgent Chocolate Beetroot Cake makes the ideal winter treat.

Layer upon layer • Turn your kitchen into a Parisian bakery with our step-by-step guide to making chocolate croissants with layers of flakey buttery pastry.

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Hole in one • The perfect bagel has that ultimate combination of chew, a slightly crisp crust and dense interior. Our easy step-by-step guide shows you how to get that signature balance every time.

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Pitta perfection •...