Autumn/Winter

The appeal of this classic soup recipe with humble origins is nothing new – and with these robust flavours, it's little wonder.

Turmeric, ginger, chilli and broth — this chicken noodle soup is just what the doctor ordered.

The recipe for the traditional braise of Burgundy may have changed slightly, but one ingredient remains non-negotiable: a bottle of the region's red wine.

Made with a flavoursome vegetable stock and adorned with crunchy croutons and shreds of fennel, this torn pasta soup recipe makes for a quick and easy dinner.

A warm vegetarian salad that punches above its weight in the flavour stakes.

This one's a comfort classic for a reason.

The hearty soup you need this winter.

And it's super quick to whip up.

Don't forget the cream.

A sumptuous recipe for potato, leek and silverbeet gratin.

With a don't-be-shy amount of butter.

Sink your spoon into this.

Three cheeses (count them), soft baked cauliflower and crisp breadcrumbs. Now that's a side dish.

The staple bowl of noodles from the Sydney ramen house.

A luscious spin on the timeless apple tart.

A one-pan dish with endless possibilities.

Double carbs, plus cheese, have never looked so good.

Our take on the Tuscan soup.

It's hard to go wrong with the combination of fall-apart beef, soft mushrooms and a crisp pastry top.

As good as it looks.

A winter warmer.

Yoghurt and buttermilk provide a creamy finish and welcome tang to this hearty curry.

Your new favourite way to roast cauliflower.

A pork roast enhanced with sweet, salty and sharp flavours.

It's rich, indulgent, light and fluffy all at once. Impossible? You'll have to see for yourself.

Up the ante on a simple vegetarian soup with a riff on Welsh rarebit served on the side.

Pickles are always a good idea.

A chicken soup to cure all ills.

What winter comfort food is made of.

The comfort bowl you need when the temperature starts to dip.

For maximum flavour in minimal time.

A very autumnal dish.

With India's murgh makhani as our culinary inspiration.

It's salty and buttery in all the right places.

Ultra-thin apple slices precisely arranged atop a puff pastry base equal simple, buttery perfection.

An easy solution for lunches and light dinners.

The Provençal stew to cuddle up to.

When persimmons are at their peak, celebrate them in this pure and simple dessert.

For fast roast chook, it's a matter of some marylands and a frypan.

An old-school favourite.

Slow and patient simmering reaps flavoursome rewards.

Part-soup, part-curry, all flavour.

Make the most of pumpkin's natural sweetness.

A quick and easy dessert of soft warm pears roasted in a citrus-tinged maple syrup.

A winter-friendly soup turbocharged by this heady North African spice mix.

Gather around the table and dip in.

A cross-pollination of Japanese and Italian flavours that just works.

Japanese comfort food at its best.

Japan's take on curry delivers spice, a little sweetness, and all-round comfort.

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

From the filling to the pastry, the founders of the Australian and New York bakery powerhouse show how to make the classic pie, step by step.

Autumn leaves, grilled artichokes and the crunch of pomegranate. This could be the perfect cold-weather salad.

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

Big-time comfort, one spoonful at a time.

Spice up your life with this classic Thai curry.

A bright and simple salad that can be served as a side, but also holds up on its own.

Don't skip the quince. It adds a wonderful texture and subtle acid, making it the an ideal foil to the duck.

A little bit of spice makes this soup extra nice.