Vanessa Austin

Quinoa salad with pomegranate, pumpkin and ashed goat’s cheese

One of our most popular recipes for good reason.

Dried mushrooms add depth of flavour while fresh mushrooms add a beautiful earthiness to this dish.

Sometimes nothing else will do.

The spaghetti alle vongole con burro from London's River Café doesn't skimp on indulgence.

Vigilance rules supreme when creating the sweet caramelised flavour that accents this perennial French favourite.

This dish goes to show that slow-cooked and steady wins the race.

Arguably one of the most comforting foods around, this simple but satisfying sheperd's pie is a winner any day of the week.

As far as all-time Australian classics go, these choc-coconut sponge squares take the cake.

Apples, celery, walnuts and a dash of high society: yes sir, this is one fine salad.

The meatballs are roasted in a hot oven to save time, then served with Asian greens and steamed rice for a quick meal.