The dishes you had on high rotation this season range from desserts, both simple and complex, while lighter pasta dishes of romanesco, pipis and pancetta were also in the limelight. It was a mixed bag, which is reflective of what happens in the kitchen when the weather doesn't know what it's doing.
Cool nights? Spiced chicken fatteh and Persian chicken warmed you up from the inside out, while seasonal vegetables played front and centre with roasted pumpkin with zhoug, braised mushrooms with polenta and a beetroot and orange salad proving they're more than just a side dish.
Take a look back on the recipes that made your last three months and know it's not too late to give them one last spin.
![[Spaghettini with pipis](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/spaghettini-with-pipis-16481|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/21/1542774433301_GT1810QuickmealsSpaghettiniwithpipisA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Green asparagus, lentil and labne salad](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/green-asparagus-lentil-and-labne-salad-16563|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/21/1542774394687_GT1810QuickmealsGreenasparaguslentilandlabnesaladA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Pan-fried swordfish with lemon-caper butter and salted potatoes](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/pan-fried-swordfish-with-lemon-caper-butter-and-salted-potatoes-16485|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/21/1542774313128_GT1810QuickmealsPanfriedswordfishwithlemoncaperbutterandsaltedpotatoesA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Whole roasted cabbage cake](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/whole-roasted-cabbage-cake-16244|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/21/1542773917133_whole-roasted-cabbage-cake-eyal-shani.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Lamb meatballs with tahini and pine nut sauce](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/lamb-meatballs-with-tahini-and-pine-nut-sauce-16221|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/21/1542773917130_GT1807Quickmeals-LambmeatballswithtahiniandpinenutsauceA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Pineapple carpaccio with mango sorbet](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/healthy-recipes/pineapple-carpaccio-with-mango-sorbet-15629|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/21/1542773917153_pineapple-carpaccio-mango-sorbet.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Malay fried chicken with curry leaves](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/malay-fried-chicken-with-curry-leaves-16371|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/21/1542773917143_GT1808MalaysianmeltingpotMalayfriedchickenwithcurryleavesA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Lemon dream](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/lemon-dream-8225|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/21/1542773917150_0415GT-flour-stone-lemon-dream.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Crumbed lamb cutlets with wilted spinach](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/crumbed-lamb-cutlets-with-wilted-spinach-16483|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/21/1542773917125_crumbed-Lamb-cutlets-hero.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Fried tortillas with broad beans, feta and lime](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/fried-tortillas-with-broad-beans-feta-and-lime-16617|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/21/1542773616229_GT1811NewLeafFriedtortillaswithbroadbeansfetaandlimeA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Barbaresco risotto with Gorgonzola](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/barbaresco-risotto-with-gorgonzola-16472|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/21/1542773616226_GT1810MountainSpiritRisottoalBarbarescoconGorgonzolaA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Penne with broccoli and pancetta pangrattato](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/penne-with-broccoli-and-pancetta-pangrattato-16479|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/21/1542773616233_GT1810QuickmealsPennewithbroccoliandpancettapangrattatoA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Celery, mint and Manchego salad](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/celery-mint-and-manchego-salad-16568|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/21/1542773616237_GT1810QuickmealsCelerymintandManchegosaladA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Chicken curry with pickled pineapple](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/chicken-curry-with-pickled-pineapple-16076|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/21/1542773917118_GT1806Mum-sthewordChickencurrywithpickledpineappleA1.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Lasagne with romanesco](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/lasagne-with-romanesco-16489|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/21/1542773616222_GT1810ReturntoRomeLasagnewithromanescoLasagneconbroccoloromanescoA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Persian chicken](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/persian-chicken-16233|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/21/1542773616206_GT1807GonutsPersianchickenA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Beetroot and orange salad with sumac dressing](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/beetroot-and-orange-salad-with-sumac-dressing-16213|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/21/1542773366342_GT1807Quickmeals-BeetrootandorangesaladwithsumacdressingA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Roasted pumpkin with zhoug](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/roasted-pumpkin-with-zhoug-16214|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/21/1542773366339_GT1807QuickmealsRoastedpumpkinwithzhougA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Turkish cracked wheat salad](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/turkish-cracked-wheat-salad-16210|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/21/1542773366301_GT1807Quickmeals-TurkishcrackedwheatsaladA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Grilled radicchio and orange salad with Grand Marnier vinaigrette](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/grilled-radicchio-and-orange-salad-with-grand-marnier-vinaigrette-16083|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/21/1542773366325_GT1806PrinciplePleasuresGrilledradicchioandorangesaladwithGrandMarniervinaigretteA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Cardamom nut cake](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/cardamom-nut-cake-16240|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/21/1542773366334_GT1807GonutsCardamomnutcakeA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Roasted carrot salad, pepper sauce, olive oil and curd](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/roasted-carrot-salad-pepper-sauce-olive-oil-and-curd-16082|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/21/1542773366317_GT1806PrinciplePleasuresRoastedcarrotsaladpeppersauceoliveoilandcurdA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Red lentil soup with yoghurt and coriander](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/red-lentil-soup-with-yoghurt-and-coriander-16222|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/21/1542773366329_GT1807Quickmeals-RedlentilsoupwithyoghurtandcorianderA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Parsnip soup with hazelnut and thyme butter](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/parsnip-soup-with-hazelnut-and-thyme-butter-16337|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/21/1542773002096_GT1808QuickmealsParsnipsoupwithhazelnutandthymebutterA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Chicken fatteh](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/chicken-fatteh-16264|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/21/1542773002113_GT1807RoundtableChickenfattehA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Braised mushrooms with polenta](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/braised-mushrooms-with-polenta-16339|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/21/1542773002102_GT1808QuickmealsBraisedmushroomswithpolentaA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Fennel and 'nduja frittata](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/fennel-and-nduja-frittata-16378|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/21/1542773002116_GT1808One-onlyFenneland-ndujafrittataA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Broccoli cheese with anchovy and chilli crumbs](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/broccoli-cheese-with-anchovy-and-chilli-crumbs-16343|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/21/1542773002111_GT1808QuickmealsBroccolicheesewithanchovyandchillicrumbsA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Freekeh with pumpkin and mushrooms](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/freekeh-with-pumpkin-and-mushrooms-16267|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/21/1542773002099_GT1807RoundtableFreekehwithpumpkinandmushroomsA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Chickpea salad with tahini dressing](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/healthy-recipes/chickpea-salad-with-tahini-dressing-16269|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/21/1542773002105_GT1807EatingcleanChickpeasaladwithtahinidressingA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
.jpg?width=170&height=99&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=middlecenter&quality=85)
