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.

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MY FAVOURITES THIS MONTH

WARM & COSY • Welcome the family home with the ultimate comfort dinner: slow-cooked beef topped with pillowy potato mash.

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Knead to know • A classic white loaf is a great way to begin your breadmaking journey. Here, we share our Test Kitchen secrets for the fundamentals of baking bread.

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Catch up Our top posts and favourite reader pics this month

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WHAT’S IN Season CABBAGE • Treated right, all the members of the cabbage family can be stars of your vegie repertoire. Just remember never to overcook them!

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THE PICKLED PANTRY • Pickling is one of the cornerstones of food preservation. The Test Kitchen’s essential step-by-step guide is a great way to start.

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STERILISING JARS • Use one of these methods. Always start with washed jars and lids.

Weeknight WONDERS • The family won’t be able to resist this month’s line-up of fast and easy dinners.

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Cool change • Winter brings new ingredients and fresh layers of flavour and texture to salads.

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health on the menu • In our new book, Diabetes: The Complete Collection, we offer practical advice and inspiring recipes. Here’s a sampler of how delicious a day’s menu could be.

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Make now, EAT LATER • Try our easy make-ahead soups, perfect for an office lunch or a time-saving, do-ahead dinner.

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LAMB FILLETS • Quick to cook, lean and delicious, this versatile protein pairs beautifully with bold flavours.

OCEANS OF FLAVOUR • Dive into these hearty seafood stews for a spectacular winter feast. All you need is loads of crusty bread to mop up the juices!

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go-slow vego • For the ultimate no-fuss vegetarian cooking, try our top plant-based recipes designed for your slow cooker.

THE SPICE TRAIL • An aromatic curry is the ideal one-pot meal for a winter’s night. Here are a few favourites from around the globe, plus three fluffy rice pilafs to go with them.

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SIMPLY SLOWER • Easy, freezer-friendly recipes from our great new slow-cooker book.

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Your fast track to successful slow cooking!

LOADED VEGIES • Add some star power to a Sunday (or any day!) roast with value-added vegetable accompaniments.

A TOAST to the roast • It’s the season for cranking up the oven and settling in for a hearty roast dinner. Use our fail-safe techniques for delicious results every time.

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Pear essential • This warmly spiced cake, enriched with fresh seasonal pears, is sure to become a mainstay of your winter baking repertoire.

How to make a ROULADE • Turn fragrant roasted rhubarb into a sensational dessert or teatime treat with this surprisingly simple technique.

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pâtisserie perfection • Brush up your pastry skills with our essential Test Kitchen masterclass and get set to impress.

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Winter heartwarmers • From cobbler and clafoutis to oozy chocolate puddings, these divine desserts are just what we need on a chilly night.

Darwin, Northern Territory • Keep your cool in the tropics with icy beer and G&Ts, while digging into evening seafood feasts against a backdrop of swaying palms and pink...