Recipe Collections

British-born chef Daniel Southern has made his mark in Melbourne turning out classic French fare with modern flair. Here’s a taste of what’s cooking at Comme.

Bask in the warmth of French Alpine-inspired food. Ideal for sharing, these rustic and robust dishes, such as squab braised with juniper or raclette with potato and goat’s cheese, are just the ticket for a winter feast – and you needn’t be in the mountains.

With books such as Pork & Sons and Ripailles, Parisian author and son of a butcher Stéphane Reynaud is fast gaining a reputation for his rustic, fuss-free food. In his most recent book, Rôtis, he shares the French mastery of the oven.

From éclairs to gâteaux, French chocolate desserts are an affair to remember. Make your next rendezvous or soirée extra-special with one of these dark and decadent finales. Enchanté!

Food director Emma Knowles and food editor Lisa Featherby bring bistro classics and hearty French fare to the home kitchen, ready to eat in about 30 minutes.

It’s been a lifelong love affair with the food, wine and culture of France for chef and restaurateur Tony Bilson. Here he shares some of his favourite dishes.

Roasted or pickled, beetroot is the king of root vegetables and more versatile than you might think. Grating it raw, sautéing the leaves or even adding it to chocolate cake are great ways to make the most of this ruby-coloured beauty.

Choc-o-late: how can three syllables hold the key to utter bliss? Check out our chocolate recipe slideshow and you'll see.

As Australians discover more about pasta, this most adaptable of foods becomes more entwined in our lives. We've packed these recipes with flavour and fun - jump in and discover something new for yourself.

From T-bones to chops and racks to osso buco, you can't beat the amazing flavours of a piece of meat cooked on the bone. Check out our gallery for a feast of meaty proportions.

Mmmm, doughnuts... they're full of doughy goodness and everyone's favourite treat. Check out our slideshow for some of our favourite doughnut recipes.

It's time to take comfort in eggs, crumbles and pancakes for a lazy start to the weekend. Here are our best-ever brekkie recipes.

Sydney’s Fratelli Paradiso has been a magnet for the cool crowd since the day it opened, and now, as the hipster trattoria’s new wine bar spin-off prepares to open its doors, the buzz is stronger than ever. Grab your first taste with this sneak preview of the menu.

A delicious addition to any baker’s repertoire.

Liven up your weeknights with these tasty Italian recipes by Lisa Featherby, ready in close to 30 minutes.

Wondering what to get mum for Mother's Day this year? Pamper her with our Mother's Day recipes instead - they're perfect for high tea.

Spaghetti. Fettuccine. Tortellini. Nothing rolls off the tongue, or tastes as good on it, as a perfect pasta dish. Check out our collection of fab dishes including pea, pancetta and mint orecchiette, spaghetti pomodoro and many more.

We know how hard it can be to have to share your chocolate, so we've put together a fab collection of chocolate recipes made for sharing. How you choose to divvy it up is up to you.

Aussies may love their lamb, but the Greeks are famous for it. Whether you’re planning a roast for the family or dolmades for a party, these Greek-inspired recipes will have you licking your chops.

Craving authentic Aegean flavours? Try Alice Storey’s fast and fabulous recipes, ready in just 30 minutes. Opa!

The Greek dessert menu is filled with legendary treats. From baklava fingers to orange and lemon galaktoboureko, indulge your sweet tooth with our take on the classics.

Little fish – sardines, mullet, garfish – not only cook in a flash, they offer just as much flavour as the big guys. Yes it’s true, good things come in small packages.

Make the most of peaches, perfectly ripe right now, with easy recipes that celebrate their blushing good looks and juicy flesh. In the world of stone fruit, they’re top of the tree.

Asian food expert Tony Tan presents memories of Malaysia and beyond: easy bar snacks and casual bites, all of them perfect with an icy-cold beer. Here’s to breezy summer eating.

Corn brings a burst of sweetness, a flash of colour and a satisfying crunch to just about any meal. Liven up a lazy breakfast, boost the flavour of a beer snack or add some swing to a chilled soup with these little bites of sunshine.

Nothing says summer like juicy peaches, plums, nectarines or apricots all made up and just waiting there for you to devour...

Keep summer entertaining simple with dishes you can pack and tote to wherever the crowds are gathering, whether it’s an Australia Day picnic by the sea or a lazy backyard bash.

Take the heat out of summer with our icy treats - from ice-cream to semifreddo and granita to icy poles.

These truly are some of the best things since sliced bread - modern middles and classic patties you'll flip over.

Perfect for balmy summer evenings, these meals from food director Emma Knowles are ready in 30 minutes.

Turn festive seafood into something special with flavourful embellishments. The clincher? These recipes are as simple as they are sublime. Break out the fingerbowls.

Perfect for midweek summer nights, these meals are ready in 30 minutes.

’Tis the season for turkey, ham and pudding. Whether you’re old-school, new-school or cool-yule, we’ve got your festive style covered.

So you think you know trifle? Think again. Adriano Zumbo turns tradition on its head and creates Christmas sweets like you’ve never seen before. (Hint: you’ll need sweetcorn.)

Dare to think outside the box this season with an elegant lunch menu that will inspire you to dress up the table, crack a few special bottles and spread the festive cheer.

Scholarship and street food come together in David Thompson’s latest work, Thai Street Food. In this exclusive excerpt, he shares his recipes for familiar favourites and unusual specialities from the alleys and markets of Thailand. For more from David Thompson, read our web exclusive interview with him.

Sweet, juicy and bursting with flavour, strawberries add a bold splash of colour and a musky perfume to summery drinks, refreshing ices, and delectable pastries.

It’s been 10 years since Longrain introduced us to big Thai flavours and funky cocktails. Martin Boetz and Sam Christie share a vibrant feast showcasing their banquet-style dining which has become the new benchmark for modern Asian cool.

Grab the tongs and novelty apron and fire up your imagination -– and the barbie. These easy, breezy char-grill recipes are a cinch to prepare.

Fast and fresh food can be ready in just 30 minutes with these quick spring meals.

So you can't wait to watch Julie & Julia and don't have a copy of Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking to hand? Or perhaps you like the theme but want a more modern take on things - either way, take a look at these recipes we were inspired to pull from the GT archives after we left the cinema ourselves.

Whether you're keen on flaky pastries, chocolate-dipped shortbread or icing-sugar dusted nutty treats, there's plenty of Spanish sweets to indulge here.

Who better to extol the virtues of this rich Spanish cuisine than Barcelona-born chef Javier Codina. He lets trad dishes do the talking.

Spanning the French and Spanish borders and the fertile land from the Atlantic coast to the Pyrenees ranges, the Basque country is a gourmand’s paradise. Open the culinary coffers of this most intriguing of European cultures and make some tasty discoveries.

Small bites of savoury delights and a glass or two of sherry: the tapas trend has taken this country by storm, and we like it.

Put down that packaged meal and step away from the microwave - try one of these Spanish-inspired dishes instead, made in next to no time.

Spring ingredients sparkle when handled with a little tenderness. This light lunch menu, featuring the best of the new season, is simply sunshine on a plate. The table is set.

Celebrate the new season with these fresh and fast spring recipes from food editor Lisa Featherby, each of them ready in just 30 minutes.

Cooking with artichokes isn’t as daunting as their prickly appearance might suggest – these delicious treasures are highly prized and easily prepared.

Grab a drink, sit down and relax: the talented team behind Sydney restaurant Buzo are doing all the hard work, serving up rustic wintry fare that’s perfect for a weekend away.

Winter's probably the only time of year you can get away with having breakfast all day, so why not go all out with these fab recipes.

No one can resist the allure of rich, decadent, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate. Sophisticated and elegant, these desserts are strictly for grown-ups.

Promise a roast and you’re guaranteed an appreciative crowd. Whether it’s rolled pork, lamb with a Middle Eastern twist, or perfect potatoes, these modern ideas take the Aussie favourite to another level. Carve it up.

Food director Emma Knowles loves chocolate marquise, subeditor Bianca Tzatzagos is partial to pissaladière, food editor Lisa Featherby will do anything for French onion soup… We put our heads together, came up with our favourite French recipes and compiled them into a slideshow just for you. Bon appétit!

Whether it's a hot and sour prawn, chicken and noodle soup or a thick and flavourful minestrone, there's nothing like a bowl of soup to get you through the cold.

This baker's dozen of cakes, from polenta cake with burnt figs and honey to strawberry layer cake, is guaranteed to satisfy every sweet tooth.

The flavours of the old country meet Australian café panache in our take on classic Italian breakfast items.

Mmm, pizza… Check out some of our favourite pizza recipes, including caprese, mushroom and mascarpone and pumpkin, taleggio and wild rocket. Buon appetito!

We quizzed the best kitchen talents on their secrets to the perfect spaghetti Bolognese. The responses varied but were never ambivalent: this dish is unanimously loved, however it’s made.

We quizzed the best kitchen talents on their secrets to the perfect spaghetti Bolognese. The responses varied but were never ambivalent: this dish is unanimously loved, however it’s made.

From spaghetti Bolognese to lasagne and tiramisù to panna cotta, here are the classic Italian recipes we can't live without.

Scaled down to little more than a mouthful, tiny cakes take on an irresistible charm. Best of all, these diminutive treats offer every excuse to go back for seconds (or thirds).

America's most famous chef takes the smarts and good taste that have brought him acclaim at The French Laundry and Per Se and applies them to the humble sandwich. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Thomas Keller's lunchbox. Truly the greatest thing since sliced bread.

Dust off the tongs, fire up the barbecue, and get grilling with these sure-fire winners, from spiced chicken to a fresh eggplant and haloumi salad.

At his new Spice Temple, Neil Perry calls on the more exotic flavours of China (and plenty of spices) to turn up the heat. Break out the chillies, spark up the wok and start a fire of your own with these hot, hot, hot dishes.

When it comes to last-minute entertaining, a lovingly made preserve, served as an antipasto, condiment or sauce, will get you out of a jam. Capture sunshine in a bottle with these preserves of the season's best produce.

Mousse, soufflé, mud cake and more... welcome to the dark side.