Almond

A buttercream and coffee-soaked layered sponge cake as dramatic as Madama Butterfly.

Velvety pistachio ice-cream sandwiched between rounds of meringue? A perfect way to cap off a meal.

Recipe for black barley, wild rice, candied almonds, barberry and marinated chèvre by Sean McConnell from Monster in Canberra.

Recipe for roast beetroot with shankleesh, onion, almonds and dill by Sean McConnell from Monster in Canberra.

Recipe for rhubarb, strawberry and pink peppercorn crumble with chamomile ice-cream by Sean McConnell from Monster, Canberra.

Quail and pumpkin pair well in this Middle Eastern-style dish – they both have a little sweetness, and the gaminess of the quail works well with the earthiness of Kent pumpkin.

Brigitte Hafner recipe for salted almonds toasted in olive oil.

Pete Evans shares a simple yet delicious recipe for garlic soup with a turmeric oil. Save it for a cold winter night.

Fruit compote in a sugar-flecked sweet crust? It’s a hard act to beat. When it comes to dessert, everyone will want a piece of this rhubarb and strawberry lattice pie.

Korma curry came about during the Mughul Empire in India. It’s usually a mild curry, although some versions include Kashmiri chilli to add a little heat, which we’ve done here.

This three-tiered sponge cake, bursting with the flavours of citrus, is a superb addition to any large gathering.

Recipe for rice bowl with braised oxtail and mole rojo by Rough Rice in Hobart, Tasmania.

The must-have rice dish for Afghan gatherings.

Recipe for crème brûlée by Pete Evans.

An excellent meal on its own, this pilaf also makes a great accompaniment to spiced roast chook or lamb.

Best eaten straight from the oven.

Recipe for roast trout with almond sauce, rosemary and capers.

Recipe for honey-caramel almond slice.

Fast recipe for fettuccine with kale and pecorino pesto.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for char-grilled zucchini with mint and almonds by Sagra, Sydney.

A beautiful cake from The River Cafe, the landmark London restaurant where simple recipes like this have won legions of fans.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for fig jam and ricotta torta.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for handmade busiate with pesto Trapanese.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for torta Caprese.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for soured milk with lemon oil and saffron-orange shaved ice by Shaun Quade.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for blueberry jelly, salted liquorice cream, almond cake and lime by Shaun Quade.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for almond-milk chia with berries and watermelon in eucalyptus-hibiscus syrup by Shaun Quade.

Australian Gourmet Traveller fast recipe for beetroot and egg salad with avocado and smoked almonds.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for mole poblano by Colman Andrews.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for apricots poached in orange muscat with mascarpone and almonds.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for coal-grilled octopus with smoked butter and almonds, chilli and green strawberries from Gerard's Bistro in Brisbane.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for Moscato and almond trifle with white peaches.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for stollen.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for toasted corn and spelt with miso dressing.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for barbecued squid with romesco sauce by Pete Evans.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for muscovado biscotti by Dan Lepard.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for dark-chocolate and sour-cherry panforte.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for rhubarb and strawberry tart with candied pistachio and fennel seeds.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for ocean trout with lemon-cardamom rice.

Australian Gourmet Traveller fast recipe for baked ricotta with honey, orange and almonds.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for chocolate and almond millefeuille.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for choux pastries with pistachio cream by Shannon Bennett.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for Florentines.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for roast flounder, broccolini, almonds, capers, beurre noisette by Temporada, Canberra.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for salty almond caramel from Sweet Envy.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for “cheesecakes” with raspberry and blood orange recipe by Pete Evans.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for seafood khoresh by Peel St, Adelaide.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for almond tarts with rhubarb.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for Bostock with Earl Grey prunes from Long Shot in Melbourne.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for blistered kale ribs with kale-leaf and quinoa salad.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for Tarta de Santiago by Gordita in Brisbane.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for chicken, quince, lemon and almond tagine.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for duck poached in fermented green plum master stock with forbidden rice, umeboshi, spring almonds, amaranth by Peter Gilmore from Quay, Sydney.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for fig, almond, anise and custard crostata.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for pear, chocolate and ricotta tart.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for coconut, banana and cinnamon crush.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for toasted muesli with roast rhubarb and strawberries.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for crisp hazelnut meringues by Alice Waters.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for chocolate brioche by Nadine Ingram from Flour & Stone in Sydney.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for Pear and frangipane tart from Annie Smithers Bistrot.

Poaching the cherries for this tart adds that little bit extra flavour that will keep you coming back for more.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for farfalle with chestnut mushrooms and almonds by Mitchell Orr from 121 BC in Sydney.

Sydney restaurant Momofuku Seiobo kindly shared a home-cook-friendly version of their roast cauliflower side dish.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for charcoal-roasted peppers with lemon jam and romesco from Hartsyard in Sydney.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for carrot salad with coriander, parsley, almonds and Sherry vinaigrette.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for lemon shortbread.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for proper mincemeat tart.

There's nothing as sweet as a cherry pie.

A roast cauliflower recipe from Mat Lindsay, chef at Ester in Sydney.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for coleslaw with buttermilk-lemon mayonnaise and smoked almonds.

Australian Gourmet Traveller fast salad recipe for raw fennel, beetroot and carrot salad with freekeh and almonds.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for almond and pine nut tart by La Colombe d'Or in France.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for caramelised milk and almond cake by Sam Ward from El Publico in Perth.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for lemon ice-cream with strawberries, rose and shortbread by Alpha restaurant in Sydney.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for sesame leaf dolmades, almond rice and preserved lemon avgolemono by Alpha restaurant in Sydney.

Australian Gourmet Traveller fast recipe for romesco with asparagus and witlof.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for pork belly in chilli-chocolate piloncillo sauce by El Publico restaurant in Perth.

Our recipe for Iranian-style lamb shoulder with cranberry and pistachio spiced rice.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for cauliflower skordalia with smoked almonds and pickled cauliflower.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for fig, honey, almond and chocolate strudel by Brigitte Hafner.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for almond, prune and rum tart by Brigitte Hafner.

Australian Gourmet Traveller fast recipe for pear and almond skillet cake.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for pear dartois by Philippa Sibley.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for sour cherry amaretti by Cipro in Sydney.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for quick roast beef with almond sauce.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for goat’s yoghurt sorbet with warm burnt honey madeleines by James Henry from Paris restaurant Bones.

Australian Gourmet Traveller fast recipe for lentil and asparagus salad with egg and sumac.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for Florentines.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for spiced nuts.

Recipe for almond milk jelly with verjuice apricots and honey almonds.

Recipe for spiced five-grain granola.

Recipe for fingerbun macarons by Adriano Zumbo.

Recipe for green pasta with fried spelt, feta and almonds.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for baked apple, soy caramel, crumble and cream by Three Blue Ducks restaurant in NSW.

An Australian Christmas-ready dessert: gelato for the summer heat; nougat for the festive spirit.

A summer fruit pie is a wonderful thing.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for Chocolate shortbread and truffle cakes with sour cherry jam

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for strawberry and almond shortcakes with cassis cream for a Great Gatsby party

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for ricotta, almond and chocolate tarts with poached pears.

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for porchetta heroes with cabbage, parmesan and almond salad.