Victor Liong’s Pacific oysters with sea treasures
“An opulent, easy starter that showcases the bounty of local seafood.”
Hokey pokey banana split
The caramel can be made in advance; simply thin with a little hot water before serving.
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Baharat cauliflower and walnut-bread sauce
A Middle Eastern spin on roast cauliflower that makes for a quick and easy vegetarian crowd-pleaser.
Dan Hong’s bug tails with butter and Asian flavours
Serve with French fries or crusty white bread to mop up all the sauce.
Tuna ota ika with lotus root
This Tongan riff on ceviche goes island hopping for fresh ingredients to make it a cooling antidote to summer heat.
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Greek pork with silverbeet and olives
A Mediterranean meal that's big on flavour and a cinch to make.
Lemon-scented labneh with fig and beetroot
Packed with fresh figs and earthy beetroot, this colourful salad is simple and refreshing. Begin this recipe a day ahead.
Sweet and sour eggplant skewers with coconut and kale sambal
Influenced by Sri Lanka, this punchy sambal shifts tangy vegetarian skewers into holiday mode. Add fish or chicken to dial up the protein.
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Prosciutto-wrapped lamb with peach and mozzarella
A speedy lamb dish that doesn't skimp on flavour.
Barbecued Balmain bugs with charred corn salsa
Served with a punchy charred corn salsa, these barbecued bugs will be your warm weather favourite.
Cherry and Chinese spiced duck salad
Australia’s cherry season takes a detour through China with this fresh twist on classic duck, hoisin and stone fruit.
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Crisp pork, banana blossom and tamarind hot sauce
Serve this taste of summer on betel leaves as a scene-setting starter or as part of an island feast.
Lemongrass beef with mango and Thai basil
Sweet, sour, spicy and salty – all the key tropical flavours combine to make this recipe the perfect summertime salad.
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Zucchini and kataifi fritters
These zingy fritters make for a quick and vegetable-packed midweek meal.
Watermelon, ginger and makrut lime shrub
A refreshing summer shrub to make in bulk - then just add soda (or booze).
Summer paccheri with prawns, tomato and pickled chilli
Add some cooked crab or lobster meat to this weeknight favourite and transform it into a luxe dinner party entertainer.
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Vietnamese chilli and lime caramel pork stir-fry
A winning midweek meal to have on rotation.
Shawarma-spiced chicken with pomegranate tabbouleh
Labanieh takes this sharwarma dish to a luxurious new level. Begin this recipe a day ahead.
Spiced lamb larb with crisp vermicelli
This fragrant salad works beautifully with lamb but the fresh mint, basil and coriander will go just as well with beef, chicken or duck.
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Charred chicken wings in hot ancho and honey
Spice up your next barbecue with these fiery chicken wing skewers balanced with sweet honey.
Summer lemon and three cheese pizza
A fresh and punchy addition to your dinner party table.
Kombu-cured kingfish poke bowl
This twist on the Hawaiian bowl combines cured kingfish with the crunch of fresh salad and pickled veg, plus rice for sustenance.
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Helly Raichura’s pine mushroom malaikari
Creamy and aromatic, this light curry crosses flavour borders between India and Malaysia. Traditionally made with crab, Enter Via Laundry chef Helly Raichura uses mushrooms to make this dish a vegetarian delight.
Spanner crab, pink grapefruit and coconut salad
This simple crab salad is sure to impress with its fragrant Thai dressing and herbs.
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Prosperity salad (yusheng)
A Lunar New Year staple.
Victor Liong’s rose tea and red fruit trifle with vanilla cream and osmanthus
A festive Lunar New Year treat combining Chinese flavours with a classic Aussie dessert.
Southern rock lobster with Cantonese garlic butter and longevity noodles
Longevity noodles - or yi mein - are a staple at Chinese celebrations, from birthdays and weddings to Lunar New Year.
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Malaysian-style spicy roast chicken (Ayam percik)
A traditional Malaysian chicken recipe swimming in spicy gravy.
Double Deuce Lounge’s The Stinger cocktail
A modern take on a funky classic.
Coconut and cherry frangipane tart
A sweet treat to make the most of cherry season.
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Smoked coffee and spice-rubbed tomahawk steaks
Coffee, cumin and coriander seeds bring a rich and smoky depth of flavour to these showstopper steaks.
Beef carpaccio, fig and fennel salad
Impress dinner guests with this simple and speedy summer salad.
Asparagus and soba noodle salad with furikake pine nuts
Make it a meal: for a more substantial dish, stir-fry prawns in sesame oil and garlic and toss through the noodles.
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Japanese egg cups with miso dressing
Packed with crunch and flavour, these egg cups are infinitely versatile; serve as an entrée or a light lunch.
The perfect recipe for duck-fat roast potatoes
The crunch, the colour, the fluffy inside – these potatoes have got it all.
Flank steak with tomato tonnato
The rich mayonnaise-based sauce brings a wave of nostalgia in this reinvented retro recipe.
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How to make Beef Wellington
The classic dinner party dish gets a modern makeover.
Sticky coronation duck with mango salad
Coronation chicken, flavoured with a curry powder mayonnaise, was invented in 1953 for Queen Elizabeth II. This modern version features duck and a tangy mango salad.
Chicken Marbella with olive dressing
A perfect party dish.
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Sangria Blanco
A light and bright take on the classic red-based sangria.
How to make semifreddo
The lesser known sibling of gelato makes for a cool and colourful Christmas centrepeice. Plus, it's easy to prepare ahead.
Grain salad with dukkah and pickled pomegranate
A festive favourite that's quick and easy.
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Sake-poached salmon with pickled cucumbers and yuzu-wasabi jelly
A Japanese twist on an old classic.
Barbecued lamb in baharat and yoghurt
Barbecued lamb leftovers are perfect for wraps and salads to serve on Boxing Day. Begin this recipe a day ahead.
Mango macadamia merveilleux with Dulcey cream
This meringue spectacle is sure to be the star at Christmas lunch.
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Three-cheese fondue with chorizo oil and crudités
If you can't get enough cheese, then this is the dish for you.
Lamb rib roast with pommes Anna and pea purée
The delicate spring lamb rib roast gets a fresh touch with this vibrant herb and spiced crust.
Brae’s new potatoes with brook trout roe and cultured cream
The only dish that could easily beat your old favourite potato bake.
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Snapper, corn custard and curry leaves
Not your usual snapper and chips.
Broccoli and cauliflower Peruvian fried rice
This quick and easy Peruvian fried rice is the perfect meal to get your five serves of vegetables in.
Prawn linguine with semi-dried tomatoes and olives
A summery prawn pasta that's a no-fuss midweek meal? Yes please.
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Olive-oil ice-cream, yoghurt mousse and black cherries
Heaven on a plate.
Chorizo-stuffed cuttlefish in Provençal sauce
Delicious and simple... what more could you want?
Balinese pork belly satay
These quick satay skewers are as easy to make as they are to eat.
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Chocolate coconnetta parfait cake
Inspired by the nostalgic Viennetta ice-cream cake, this fun dessert is sure to delight at any party.
Pastrami and spiced fennel slaw sandwich
Who said sandwiches were boring?
Sand whiting with caper and parsley butter
A simple, summery seafood recipe for midweek meals.
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How to make canelé
These classic baked beauties are rich, rum-spiked and swimming in the deep sweetness of caramelised sugar.
Auterra #2
From Auterra Wine Bar in Melbourne, this calming cocktail pairs beautifully with an accompanying kimchi mayo prawn sandwich.
Heirloom tomatoes and peaches with white bean and hazelnut tarator
A modern day tarator paired with peaches and heirloom tomatoes makes this the perfect starter for a festive lunch.
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Restaurant Labart’s coconut sorbet with dulce de leche
Inspired by a traditional Chilean cake, this rich dessert from chef Alex Munoz Labart is a real showstopper.
Jerk pork with salsa
If you've been looking to changing up your pork routine, look no further.
Hellenika’s Ari Onassis cocktail
Named after Greece's larger-than-life tycoon, Aristotle Onassis, this gin cocktail is equal parts refreshing and sweet.
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Pilot’s mango cup
A sweet and slightly spicy dessert that's the epitome of summer.
Christmas ice-cream cake with festive crumb
This grown-up ice-cream cake marries traditional Christmas flavours with a salted crumb and an indulgent chocolate and whisky sauce.
Sushi bowls
A quick and easy dinner idea for when you can't be bothered to cook.
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Pistachio and rose roulade with lychees and raspberries
This elegant dessert combines a light, pistachio-flecked sponge with a decadent chocolate-cream filling.
Alanna Sapwell’s smoked beetroot, agrodolce and hazelnuts
This colourful, smoky and vegetarian entrée makes for a perfectly balanced starter or side dish.
Stir-fried sweet potato noodles with tofu
Easy, quick, and vegetarian — this is the ultimate weeknight meal.
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Burnt honey and pineapple-glazed duck
Duck à l’orange meets Chinese barbecued duck in this slightly sweet and sticky centrepiece. Begin this recipe a day ahead.
Peppina’s pizza fritta
These golden fried rounds of pizza dough are surefire way to get a party started.
Baby vegetable slaw with grapefruit and tarragon
This elegant no-fuss slaw will bring colour and freshness to any feast.
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Fugazzi’s tagliarini with crab, chilli and garlic
A simple yet stunning seafood pasta where blue swimmer crab is the hero.
Si Paradiso’s charred octopus with almonds and mandarin
Octopus might not be the easiest dish to make, especially when a hibachi is involved. But this recipe by Paul Greenham of Si Paradiso fame is worth it.
Amaretto and cherry-glazed ham with pistachio and herb crust
Christmas lunch is sorted with this glazed ham of your dreams.
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Porcine’s zucchini, pecorino and basil tart
A tasty, seasonal recipe that's perfect for entertaining.
Vongole, zucchini blossom and brown butter spaghetti
Spring is here, and this fresh pasta dish is just the way to welcome it.
Lobster with lemon myrtle, tarragon and crab butter
A simple and decadent way to enjoy lobster — particularly at Christmas.
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Restaurant Botanic’s wagyu and asparagus skewers with charred capsicum paste
This is the perfect luxe barbecue meal for summer.
Mixed grilled seafood salad with lemon mignonette
Feeling like something fresh this Christmas? Look no further.
Sparkling shiraz jelly with almond granita
Opposites attract in this cooling dessert of milky granita and bold fruity jelly.
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Harissa-roasted lamb rump with pomegranate and eggplant
Elevate your next Sunday lunch with this simple Middle Eastern twist on the classic roast.
Za’atar manouche with haloumi
What's better than crusty, freshly baked bread? Freshly baked bread with gooey haloumi.
Paul Farag’s grilled prawns, corn, saffron pine nut milk
If you have a little bit of time on your hands and you're raring to dress up your usual prawn salad routine, this is the recipe for you.
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Phil Wood’s potato purée with truffle butter
If you're someone who doesn't like lumps in their mashed potato, this is the recipe for you. Silky with truffle butter and smoothed through a potato ricer, this potato purée will melt in your mouth.
Bitter green salad with apple and walnut
The bitter leaves and tart green apples in this classic salad perfectly complement the more decadent flavours of a Christmas menu.
Seared tuna with baby spring greens
Poke bowls have had their moment. Here's a vibrant seasonal salad that transcends trends.
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Helly Raichura’s Bengali prawns and seablite (shorshe chingri)
If you have the forethought to soak your mustard seeds overnight, we can guarantee the results are well worth it for the vibrant colour and flavour they lend to the prawns.
Chilli, gin and orange salt-baked spanner crab
Ring in the festive season with this fun recipe for chilli, gin and orange salt-baked spanner crab served with skordalia.
Ricotta, pea and parmesan crespelle
Traditional Italian crespelle can be baked in layers with tomato and cheese like a lasagne. But we can't blame you if you can't help but eat them as soon as they're filled.
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Whole snapper with orange and pistachio sauce
Fish, orange and pistachio may seem like an unlikely combination, but Brigitte Hafner's touch makes this dish magical.
La Salut’s botifarra, beans and clams
Transport yourself to Catalonia with this delicious sea-to-shore dish from La Salut in Sydney.
Burnt honey panna cotta with chamomile strawberries
Sink your spoon into these super smooth, silky panna cottas that make for perfect spring desserts.
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Helly Raichura’s wattleseed and poppy seed fritters (posto bora)
These fragrant little fritters are guaranteed to delight - packed with moist coconut flakes and topped with green chilli, these will challenge and delight your tastebuds in equal measure.
Barbecued hanger steak with cacio e pepe mushrooms
A cacio e pepe sauce makes everything better.
Hellenika’s Greek salad
Take your salad to the next level with this authentic Greek salad from Hellenika.
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Cambodian lort cha
This bowl of noodles is a balm for the soul.
Hellenika’s galatoboureko
Lovers of custard, this is the dessert for you. Creamy custard baked between gauzy layers of filo pastry and drizzled with orange syrup. It doesn't get better than this.
