Paulette Whitney

Make the most of pumpkin's natural sweetness.

A hearty main course for the cooler months, these rolls stuffed with rice, onion, minced beef and bacon are exactly the type of comforting home cooking that cures colds, winter blues and everything in between.

A light snack that strikes just the right balance between virtuous and tasty.

A salad of the most simple - and nourishing - variety - that you can throw together in an instant.

This might not sound like your typical gratin but rest assured that all the elements that make this dish a favourite are in the mix.

Cime di rapa, a variety of turnip popular in Italy (where it translates to turnip tip), is a hardy green that's ideal for tossing through pasta for a quick and nutritious meal.

Tasmanian farmer Paulette Whitney shares a recipe for chicken pie with an easy rough puff pastry that's worth mastering - it's guaranteed to get you out of many a tight spot.