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Australia's most famous children's cake book - now available in a collector's edition. The Australian Women's Weekly's Children's Birthday Cake Book was first published in 1980 and has sold more than half a million copies. In response to requests from many people, often from mothers who fondly remember all the cakes from their own childhood, we have brought this book...

A generation of Australian children have grown up with the cakes from the Australian Women's Weekly. From the duck cake with its beak of potato chips, to the jelly-filled pool cake and cover-worthy train cake, there are decades of treasured memories between the pages of the Children's Birthday Cake Book. Celebrate its 40th anniversary with this special hardcover edition.

Imagine a kitchen appliance that can sauté, slow cook, pressure cook, steam, roast, bake, air fry, dehydrate, and cook rice all in one. These multi-cookers can make everything from tender stews and curries, roasts, stir-fries, soups, rice and pasta dishes, burgers and healthy fried favourites, perfectly cooked vegetables, and even breads and puddings. With over 75 easy recipes designed to...

Air Fryer: The Complete Collection by The Australian Women's Weekly is your ultimate guide to quick, delicious food for any time of day. Featuring over 200 easy-to-follow recipes for breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinners and sides, as well as sweets, this collection of favourites will help you make the most of your air fryer. Whether you're new to the air fryer...

What's for dinner? You'll have an answer ready to go for every night of the year with this collection of flavour-packed recipes. There are pastas, roasts, stir-fries, one-pan bakes, and more to see you through the seasons. Plus, plenty of delicious sides. Dinners by The Australian Women's Weekly offers a diverse range of dishes, ensuring there's always something satisfying to...

The Australian Women's Weekly Test Kitchen has been developing and triple-testing recipes for decades. This is a superb collection of over 100 recipes from the not-too-distant past that have been requested time and again by readers of The Weekly and the cookbooks. Best Ever Recipes is a must-have, beautiful book filled with the knowledge and skills of the Test Kitchen,...

Celebrate the festive season with this special collection of recipes. The Christmas Collection by The Australian Women's Weekly features more than 200 Test Kitchen favourites. You'll find finger food nibbles and drinks, brunch delights, and classic mains, including roasts and vegetarian options. For sides, there are vibrant vegie options and fresh salads, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy. After...

Thermomix - Cooking for Diabetes has always been about empowering people to cook real, good food without too much fuss, making it the ideal kitchen appliance to cook for diabetes. With over 1 million Australians currently living with the disease, diabetes is one of our biggest health concerns. By following a healthy diet, the condition can be managed. This book...

Collecting the best slow cooker recipes from the Australian Women's Weekly Test Kitchen, Slow Cooker The Complete Collection is the ultimate cookbook for when the weather turns icy, and you want nothing more than a bowl of something warm and comforting. With recipes for everything from spice-packed curries, melt-in-your-mouth ribs, the best-ever bolognaise to hearty vegetarian meals and a bounty...

Baking is close to our hearts at the Australian Women's Weekly Test Kitchen. Over the decades, we have created thousands of recipes for cakes, brownies, scones, slices, plus all manner of doughs and pastries. Over time, many of these have been tweaked and adapted as trends and tastes evolve, resulting in more than one delectable version on file. For Test...

The sausage roll maker has become one of the most popular appliances in Australian kitchens, so it's no surprise that The Sausage Roll Maker (Vol 1) became a best seller! In this follow-up volume, we've come up with even more amazing filling ideas and flavour combinations for classic pastry-wrapped sausage rolls. Of course, there are also plenty of inventive sweet...

School's back! Which means so is the fretful task of packing the school lunch box every day. Fruit. Tick. Sandwich. Tick. Vegie sticks. Tick. Snack... do you go healthy or treat? If healthy, will they even eat it? If treat, are you making their lunch box 'unhealthy'? It's a conundrum all school parents face. But not anymore. We've developed a...

A Taste of India by The Australian Women's Weekly introduces you to one of the world's most exotic and enticing cuisines: Indian food. Characterised by the use of spices, herbs, pulses, and an abundance of vegetables, the food of this intensely colourful and vibrant culture is a sensual overload. Whip up samosas, pakoras, and bhajis to snack on. Cook a...

Another year begins and it's back to the dreaded task of making lunches. Whether it's for the kids to take to school or for the adults to take to work, nobody likes doing it. Until now. In The Easy Lunchbox, we've curated a great selection of suitable snacks, wraps, sandwiches, salads, soups, and treats to satisfy the whole family. Divided...

Do you love to bake? Love to Bake is more than just a cookbook; it will inspire you and make you hungry, all at the same time! Beautiful photography showcases lavish sweets and home-baked savoury delights, teaching everything from the basics for new bakers to more specialised subjects to delight those who can already bake. Chapters include: - The weekend...

It was February 6th, 1952, during a royal tour of Kenya when Princess Elizabeth received the call that her father, King George, had passed away. Also there that day was The Australian Women's Weekly's royal correspondent, Anne Matheson, who had covered the Windsor family's triumphs and tragedies for our pages for years and was one of the few trusted press...

On the morning of June 10, 1933, newspaper sellers were struggling to keep up with demand as a new periodical flew off the shelves. Two large headlines clamoured for attention on the cover: "Equal Social Rights for Sexes!" cried one, while the second, "What Smart Sydney Women Are Wearing," was accompanied by social snaps of glamorous locals. This was the...

It doesn't have to be all or nothing. Becoming a weekday vegetarian means you can help the planet and eat for health and still enjoy meat. From Monday to Friday, pile your plate high with deliciously satisfying, nutritious, and filling plant-based meals, and then splurge on your favourite meaty dishes at the weekend. Weekday Vegetarian includes an abundance of vegie...

Sustainability is a large concern for many as we become more aware of our own individual environmental impact. A zero-waste kitchen is a great way to minimise your carbon footprint. By using all the ingredients you buy, you'll become less reliant on plastic and pre-packaged ingredients. Plus, you'll save money along the way! Our clever zero-waste and environmentally-conscious recipes use...

Who says you should only dust off your slow cooker in winter? This kitchen appliance is capable of creating tasty meals for all seasons. Whether you're in the mood for something fresh and light or warming and comforting, we've got plenty of recipes to get you inspired and using your slow cooker all year round. The Everyday chapter includes recipes...

It's not an exaggeration to say that Australians love slow cooking. The smell of spices and slowly cooking meat is the smell of the colder months and one of the best ways to get through those dark nights of winter. Collecting some of our best slow cooked recipes, with everything from stews, curries, casseroles, tagines, soups, and more, let us...

Imagine a kitchen appliance that weighed, chopped and cooked your food all in one. This is the beauty of cooking the thermo way. Once you understand your thermo appliance, cooking your favourite meals will be easier than ever. A thermo means less appliances taking up space on your benchtop and minimal washing up to do. Plus, you'll be creating delicious...

While it may sound contradictory that bakery favourites can also be healthy (well, not too unhealthy anyway), it is possible. These recipes use nutritionally beneficial ingredients such as whole grains, seeds, nuts, fruits, and a host of other 'better-for-you' alternatives, to create incredible guilt-free breads, cakes, and pastries to rival any indulgent dessert. So, if you're conscious of what you...

When you're a first-time parent you're naturally nervous and unsure about what to feed your little one. Should you choose breast or bottle? When should you start introducing solid food? When can your baby start eating with the family? The fifth edition of this bestselling book has been revised and updated and is full of recipes for first foods, portable...

Among the many recipes created by The Australian Women's Weekly Test Kitchen over the past 90 years, there are some we come back to time and time again. From classic roasts to hearty casseroles, these savoury selections are perfect year-round for everything from a simple family dinner to celebrations with friends. Inside these pages, you'll find beloved meals alongside new...

Collecting over 200 recipes for super juices, super smoothies, and super foods, Super Foods and Power Juices is the bible of all things super. Eating right is important to your health and wellbeing, and packing your diet with super ingredients, rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, helps you get the best results for your efforts. With information on the benefits...

Of all food stuffs we love to eat, few evoke more emotion than bread. At its simplest, this staple is little more than flour, water, yeast, and salt, yet combined, they produce endless possibilities. Simply Bread is a beautiful book that is not only full of recipes for basic breads, sourdoughs, gluten-free loaves, sweet breads and pastries, but also contains...

It's not an exaggeration to say that Australians love slow cooking. The heart-warming smell of spices and succulent meat simmering away make us wish the meal could be ready faster! But what we love most about this method of cooking is that you can throw all the ingredients into a slow cooker and let it do the work for you....

For most of us, plant-based eating is the norm in some form. And if you've not discovered it yet, Simple Fresh Veg is just the book to convince you that dining on veg is not only good for us and the planet, but also delivers endless possibilities for flavoursome eating. Our Test Kitchen has turned the familiar and the unsung...

In Australia, the humble pie maker has become a must-have household appliance. In response, The Pie Maker (Vol 1) became an instant bestseller, reprinting multiple times within months of hitting the shelves. It was clear the nation wanted more! In The Pie Maker Volume 2, we've come up with even more amazing ideas for pastry pies and a host of...

Plant-based eating. Sounds simple, right? But it's sometimes hard to know where to start. Veganism is a new concept for many, but it is a way of eating that is as old as time, where vegetables are the heroes and natural ingredients take the spotlight. Packed with achievable meal ideas, with recipes for everything from fresh salads, umami-packed snack foods,...

What is the secret to losing and keeping off weight? For many, it's still a struggle, but success may lie in our biological past. Far back in history, humans would go long periods without food, and this dietary pattern of eating and fasting can have benefits in our busy modern lives. This means narrowing the hours in which you eat...

Feel overwhelmed when a recipe calls for dozens of ingredients? This cookbook is perfect for you! We've gathered our most popular meals, salads, sides, and sweets, which are all made using only 5 ingredients. And if you're worried that fewer ingredients means less flavour, don't be. Using only 5 ingredients—plus a few staples—allows every beautiful element to shine. Discover delicious...

Slow cooking is one of Australia's favourite ways to create amazing meals with loads of flavour. Heart-warming family favourites like roast meats, stews, and curries all benefit from long, slow cooking. But what we love most about this method of cooking is how effortless it is for the cook. The cooking time might be slow, but the prep time is...

With 10 unique menus, each containing recipes for starters, sides, mains, and desserts, this book will help you plan the perfect gathering. There are menus for occasions such as a Sunday Roast, Brunch, Alfresco, and Weekend dining, as well as around flavours such as Mediterranean, Asian, and Middle Eastern. We've even included a Vegetarian and Finger Food menu as well....

Slow cooking is one of Australia's favourite ways to create amazing meals with loads of flavour. Heart-warming family favourites like roast meats, stews, and curries all benefit from long, slow cooking. But what we love most about this method of cooking is how effortless it is for the cook. The cooking time might be slow, but the prep time is...

Whether you're a long-time vegetarian, flexitarian or just looking to consume less meat for your health and the environment, you'll find an inspirational garden of plant-based recipes in this latest collection from The Australian Women's Weekly. Including wintery casseroles, curries and soups, fresh spring salads and fast stir-fries, light and summery pasta and seafood, and autumnal vegie bakes and roasts,...

Food is the conduit that brings us together and engages all of our senses to create wonderful moments and memories. We have spent hours collecting the best heritage recipes, passed through families, that you can teach your own children and treasure as your own, to recipes that celebrate the art of preserving and baking, done and shared together. Come back...

As winter fades away for another year, and we put the slow cooker back in the kitchen cabinet, it becomes time for sunscreen, beach towels and bikinis. But after all those months of comfort eating, you may not feel as comfortable in your own skin as you would like. Light on calories, but big on flavour, with these meal ideas...

Detoxing is about rebooting our metabolism and ridding the body of toxins through diet and approach to living. With our fibre-packed, plant-forward recipes, you can assist your body in dealing with issues such as stress and sleep, and improve your overall health. In our second Detox Diet volume, we give you the knowledge and variety of techniques to implement a...

5 Ingredients Camping is perfect for anyone looking to pack light but still enjoy meals full of flavour. Camping takes you out of your busy life, away from work and responsibilities, and gives you the time to relax in the great outdoors. However, it means being away from your kitchen, fridge, and all the appliances that make cooking easier. What...

We all love entertaining our family and friends, and this beautiful book will have you motivated to create exciting, delicious menus for any occasion. With seven brilliant chapters to explore, Eat Drink Share will inspire you with delicious recipes for brunches, family feasts, and dessert bar sweets, as well as rustic Asian street food and American diner classics. Perfect for...

Getting the kids involved in cooking is a great way to inspire creativity, build confidence, and share special moments together. This book makes cooking easy and fun, while teaching important skills to help them become little chefs at home. Packed with simple and tasty recipes, as well as practical tips on safety, shopping, and kitchen essentials, Kids in the Kitchen...

Food waste is one of Australia's biggest challenges, but it doesn't have to be. Saveful shows families how to turn what's already in the fridge, freezer, or pantry into meals that are delicious, flexible, and stress-free. With flavour-packed recipes and simple inspiration, there are no rigid rules or fancy ingredients—just clever ideas that make the most of what you have,...

Air Fryer Made Easy is your no-stress guide to mastering one of the most popular kitchen appliances around. Created with beginners in mind, you'll learn how your air fryer works, how to use it safely and how to achieve crisp, golden results, without the mess and guesswork. Packed with quick, approachable recipes, you'll find lunchtime bites, fakeaway favourites and easy...

We all know that eating from a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, legumes, wholegrains, nuts and seeds is good for us. It provides our bodies with the nutrients it needs to function more efficiently and help protect us from the onset of chronic diseases. But who has the time? Using five ingredients, plus a few basic pantry staples (sugar, salt,...

An explosion of pastel fun, this whimsical cookbook is filled with pure imagination. Featuring more than 80 enchanting treats and desserts perfect for special occasions or when the next sweet craving hits. From quirky cakes and playful pies, to colourful confectionery and fanciful frozen treats, each easy-to-follow recipe is sure to delight the child in everyone, and satisfy your sweet...

The Australian Women's Weekly Test Kitchen developed the recipes for this wonderful book in 1987. In 2014, we're proud to release it again as part of our Vintage series. These recipes have no doubt been baked many times over, becoming trusted family favourites. We hope each new generation of bakers love this book as much as previous generations did.

Originally released in 1991, this is one of The Australian Women's Weekly best-selling cookbooks. It is being released again now by popular demand and contains all of the nostalgic, fondly-remembered recipes for cakes, biscuits, desserts and more from yesteryear.

More and more people are recognising the benefits of not only eliminating meat from their diet, but dairy and eggs as well. It's a food and lifestyle trend that is becoming commonplace, with global fast-food chains and food companies offering animal-free menu items and products to meet the growing demand. The Essential Vegan offers a wide selection of delicious plant-based...

The Big Book of Beautiful Biscuits is an AWW classic. This bestseller from 1982 has been reprinted six times. With fantastic recipes for sweet and savoury biscuits, including fruits, nuts, coffee, chocolate, shortbread and meringue, to name just a few, The Big Book of Beautiful Biscuits is sure to become a classic for a new generation of bakers.

Celebrate the festive season with this special collection of recipes. With more than 200 Test Kitchen favourites, you'll find finger food nibbles and drinks, brunch delights, classic mains (roasts and vegetarian options), vibrant vegie sides and fresh salads — there's something for everyone to enjoy. After the savoury course is over, indulge in an array of summer desserts, Christmas cakes...

The Butcher is a cookbook for meat lovers, with must-have recipes for beef, poultry, pork, and lamb. The recipes in this book use many different cuts of meat, both primary and secondary, to suit everyone. You will even learn to make your own sausages! With step-by-step photos, this book shows you just how to achieve perfection in the art of...

The air fryer can be used every day for every meal. Whether it's weekdays or weekends, Everyday Air Fryer covers you for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even after-school snacks and late-night treats. Included is the usual delicious crispy fare (loaded wedges and Taiwanese fried chicken, anyone?), but we decided to get a little adventurous too. Fancy a burrito bowl or...

Mexican cooking is actually pretty easy - and so versatile. The food of Mexico is among our favourites, especially for kids who just love to eat anything in a soft wrap, a hard taco shell, or with corn chips. When it comes to cooking Mexican, tacos, burritos, and nachos are probably the beginning and end of our repertoire. But Mexican...

What is summer without the smell of the barbecue wafting through the air, the sound of family and friends around you, eating together outside in the sun? Whether you have a traditional charcoal grill, a modern gas barbecue, or have ventured into the fascinating world of smoking, we have a collection of new and all-time favourite barbecue recipes to brighten...

Diabetes is a serious and persistent issue, with over 1 million Australians currently living with the disease. But there is much that can be done to prevent and manage the condition by simply making lasting changes to your diet and lifestyle. With over 150 recipes carefully formulated and portioned for diabetic nutritional needs, as well as meal plans and other...

Discover the joy of slow cooking with this selection of comforting family favourites. From tender roasts and hearty stews to flavourful curries and classic casseroles, these recipes make it easy to create nourishing, homecooked meals everyone will love. Perfect for busy families or relaxed weekends, each dish celebrates the magic of your slow cooker in transforming simple ingredients into rich,...

Zesty, light flavours Italian food, with all its regional diversity, is a much-loved cuisine, adored for its rustic charm, quality seasonal ingredients, and impeccable simplicity. Capturing the essence of summer on the Amalfi Coast, this book features light, fresh Italian recipes enhanced with the zingy flavours of lemon, blood orange, cumquat, tangelo, and grapefruit, as well as other citrus favourites....

Made from Scratch means taking basic ingredients - milk, flour, sugar, eggs, meats, vegetables, fruits - and turning them into something most convenience products lack... food jam-packed with flavour. Making food from scratch is not always hard, and it's not always time consuming, but yes, it can be. Quality can't be rushed; time and care must be taken. This journey...

The table is set, dinner is served. It's pork and prawn dumplings for starter, followed by fried rice for main and fruit cobbler for dessert. Or maybe gourmet tomato pizzas, a ravioli bake and chocolate mousse. To think that all this yummy food was made by your own little dumpling! Kids Cook will teach your kid how to cook. Starting...

The air fryer can be used every day for every meal. Whether it's weekdays or weekends, Everyday Air Fryer covers you for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even after-school snacks and late-night treats. Included is the usual delicious crispy fare (loaded wedges and Taiwanese fried chicken, anyone?), but we decided to get a little adventurous too. Fancy a burrito bowl or...

Celebrate the time-honoured tradition of baking in all its delicious forms with this new gift book. From tea time to the cake stall, when it comes to baked goodies, you can't go past the classics - cakes, slices, biscuits and scones. While showcasing mostly sweet favourites, there are also recipes for savoury pastries and breads. This wonderful book is a...

How to Cook Step by Step is the perfect guide for budding chefs and anyone eager to improve their skills in the kitchen. With clear instructions and vibrant visuals, this book takes you through a variety of essential recipes, helping you master both simple and complex cooking techniques. Each section provides detailed step-by-step guidance, ensuring every dish is a success....

The Ultimate Guide to Christmas is meant to be fun, not a headache. But if you are the host, with so much to plan and organise, the day can easily spiral out of control and have you tearing out your hair. That is why we have put together this book of easy Christmas recipes, so you can spend less time...

Learning how to buy, cook and eat sustainably at home has become of greater concern because of our changing environment. We all want to do our part for the greater good. Here we've collected clever zero-waste and environmentally conscious recipes, with tips for sustainable storage methods, how to minimise kitchen wastage, buy seasonally and make better ethical and organic shopping...

There's something about food that brings joy and comfort to all of us. Food is central to all our gathering traditions and has a special way of connecting us to moments, experiences and each other like nothing else can. A cooking smell or the taste of a favourite dish (or least favourite dish!) can transport you to another place and...

Meal Prep Vegetarian offers easy recipes to save you time, money, and sanity. After a busy day working or running around after the kids, sometimes you just don't have the willpower or the creativity to prepare a family meal, let alone one that's healthy. To ensure you don't resort to takeaway or fast food, you need to have nutritious prepped...

What is summer without the smell of the barbecue wafting through the air, the sound of family and friends around you, eating together outside in the sun? Whether you have a traditional charcoal grill, a modern gas barbecue, or have ventured into the fascinating world of smoking, we have a collection of new and all-time favourite barbecue recipes to brighten...

What is the most satisfying sight for a stressed out parent? Opening your child's lunchbox at the end of the day and finding it gloriously empty. Collecting our two bestselling lunchbox books, Empty Lunchbox is the ultimate cookbook for a busy family, with over 150+ ideas for easy, delicious and healthy packed lunches, as well as filling after-school meal options....

A modern approach to the season's fare in a beautiful book containing all the recipes you'd expect for ham, turkey, sides, desserts and puddings. Christmas is a special time of year for indulging in food and fun with your loved ones. While this beautiful book contains all the recipes you'd expect for ham, turkey, sides, desserts, and puddings, this year...

After the massive success of both our pie maker books, The Pie Maker Vol 1 and The Pie Maker Vol 2, we thought we'd keep the momentum up with a compilation of the best recipes from both books in one sweet volume. We've included ideas for sweet pies and savoury pies, of course, but there's also a chapter for everything...

Entertaining is all about good food and good friends. It's about connecting with others and sharing laughs over delicious food and drinks. Grazing boards are designed for exactly this purpose – large platters of sumptuous food that can be enjoyed and shared by all. Covering fabulous party food – from cheese and antipasti boards, to BBQ and seafood boards, to...