Lisa Featherby

There's nothing quite like a home-made Anzac biscuit, still warm from the oven and with a bit of chew. This classic recipe does exactly what it says on the tin - and that's how we like it.

We tested three hot cross bun versions from three cookbooks, and combined them to create the best hot cross buns recipe of all time.

Roast broccoli and cheddar filo tart recipe - Preheat oven to 220C. Place a filo sheet in a 24cm loose-bottomed round tart tin, allowing excess to overhang (cover remaining filo with a damp tea towel while you work). test

Turmeric, ginger, chilli and broth — this chicken noodle soup is just what the doctor ordered.

Including how to score the perfect crackling.

We all know someone who thinks salads are boring. Consider them converted with this flavour-packed number.

There's a little labour involved in frying the eggplant slices before layering them, but the result is worth it.

Time to brush up on the essentials.

The only dish that could easily beat your old favourite potato bake.

Not your usual snapper and chips.

Heaven on a plate.

A warm vegetarian salad that punches above its weight in the flavour stakes.

Some of the most memorable dishes are whipped up out of nothing, using whatever's in the cupboard and a bit of invention. The idea of a sausage curry was surely born in such circumstances. But that doesn't mean it can't be spruced up into something special.

The best way to season lamb shanks? Wrap them with whatever aromatics you choose and let the flavours mingle as your parcels bake.

A no-fuss recipe with satisfying results.

A made-for-picnics cake.

Need Indonesian-style fried rice in a flash? You need this super-fast recipe for nasi goreng.

Corned beef with a traditional Soubise sauce.

This classic recipe for minestrone, brimming with beans, vegetables and pasta, always delivers.

This easy cauliflower dish will soon become your new go-to side for any meal.

The hearty soup you need this winter.

And it's super quick to whip up.

It's made for cold nights and second helpings.

These rich little puddings have been adapted from one of Neil Perry's classic sticky date recipes to feature a deliciously surprising sesame hit.

This is a super-easy dish that’s rich, hearty and full-flavoured, but doesn’t require a whole lot of work. Just let the flavour of the hock come through and do the work for you. Begin this recipe a day ahead to soak the beans.

Our take on the French classic.

Drop that takeaway menu. Once you've tried making curry paste from scratch, you'll never look back.

This Roman-style gnocchi is rich with the sharp flavour of cheddar, making it an ideal side dish for robust stews, braises and roasted meats.

Maggie Beer shares her recipe for a vegetarian herb pasta, where the rich pasta, made with duck-egg, is offset by the sweet sorrel butter.

A combination that's a classic for good reason.

A fast recipe for gnocchetti Sardi with tomato sugo, broccolini and pecorino.

If there are black truffles in season, shave some on top - Andreas Papadikis, head chef at Tipo 00, promises a dish that becomes "something extraordinary".

Like getting caught in the rain? You'd likely appreciate one of these.

A sumptuous recipe for potato, leek and silverbeet gratin.

A simple recipe for shaved zucchini, fennel and mint salad with burrata.

A simple recipe for burrata with green relish.

Our recipe for peaches with burrata, prosciutto crudo and rocket.

This winning combination of Easter's big treats (chocolate and hot-cross buns) is going to be snapped up very quickly. In the unlikely event of leftovers, serve them toasted.

It's the flavours of a spiced hot cross bun whipped into a cloudy ricotta filling, then coddled into a crisp chocolate shell. This is going to be a good Easter.

A no-fuss, traditional hot cross bun recipe, best suited for the purists.

This is chef Colin Fassnidge's take on colcannon, Ireland's favourite mashed potato dish. Don't be afraid of the butter, and serve with plenty of crusty bread.

Made with sweet dried fruits, fragrant spices, a generous dash of booze and a token surprise or two - the Christmas pudding is the perfect finale to any festive family meal.

A near-perfect summertime pasta.

Three cheeses (count them), soft baked cauliflower and crisp breadcrumbs. Now that's a side dish.

Flavour and freshness with every bite.

Fire up the grill and keep the good times rolling.

Now that's a salad.

The best bit? There's no need to turn on the oven.

The staple bowl of noodles from the Sydney ramen house.

Sometimes all that's missing is a simple side dish. Creamed spinach is about as simple as it gets (and it goes with just about anything).

This punch is perfect for picnics (or any time the sun's out, really). And the Champagne makes it just that little bit more special.

A quick, satisfying meal that punches above its weight in the flavour game.

The classic yum cha dessert, with a twist.

With flaky pastry and that creamy spinach and feta filling, this Greek classic is hard to beat.

A very Australian take on the meatball favourites.

Fried twice, it's extra nice.

A light midweek dinner made easy.

When it comes to making the ever-popular rendang, patience is indeed a virtue. Persevere and you’ll be richly rewarded with a dish of delicious complexity.

The classic you know and love, ready in a flash.

A little spice and sweetness equals this very worthy midweek meal.

Anchovy butter spread under the skin – it's a roast chook hack you can rely on.

Pair fluffy white buns with sweet-and-sticky pork belly and you have a go-to party snack.

A recipe that riffs on the Palestinian lamb siniyah.

Our salty-tangy take on a sweet classic.

Roasted cauliflower adds extra depth of flavour to this hefty salad.

Sweet cravings are conquered in no time with this one-pan dessert.

The secret to chewy bagels is in the poaching, the flour and a little hula-hoop action.

A luscious spin on the timeless apple tart.

Take it outside with this picnic-friendly pumpkin tart.

Mornings just became a lot sweeter.

A one-pan dish with endless possibilities.

Our take on the Tuscan soup.

Eggplant, tomato, fusilli. You really can't go wrong.

These rib-eye steak tacos are a choose your own adventure in texture and flavour.

It doesn't get much better than praise-worthy dessert.

These sticky and warm golden dumplings will disappear in a snap. Make double.

This fast mushroom risotto recipe, made rich and creamy with mascarpone, is sure to become a favourite.

We're bringing hasselback.

You haven't had cabbage like this before.

Only the best cabbage will do when making Korea's greatest culinary export.

Snack-sized versions of the breakfast favourite.

An all-in-one meal.

An umami-packed combination that just works.

The success of this all-time favourite lies in getting the basics just right. Pastry chef Catherine Adams rolls out the recipe for the best-ever apple pie.

Have a few hours up your sleeve? There are worse ways to spend them than cooking a big pot of this curry.

How to turbo-charge the humble lentil with fragrance and spice.

Yoghurt and buttermilk provide a creamy finish and welcome tang to this hearty curry.

It's rich, indulgent, light and fluffy all at once. Impossible? You'll have to see for yourself.

A knockout dish from the family-run Cantonese restaurant in Melbourne.

Just the natural creaminess of avocado lifted by garlic and lemon.

Time and patience are your friends when it comes to this autumnal fruit.

Comfort in a bowl.

A chicken soup to cure all ills.

Time to fire up your fish dinner.