Duck

"Hazelnuts make this dish unique with their fragrance," says Andreas Papadakis. "It's a simple dish and making the base sauce in advance makes things a lot simpler."

Soy-roast duck with mandarin recipe - Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Add duck breast-side down and cook, turning, until golden brown all over (5-6 minutes).

Roast duck, brussel sprouts and noodles recipe - Place noodles in a large bowl, cover with boiling water and soak until just softened (45 seconds to 1 minute). Drain in a sieve, tossing occasionally to prevent noodles clumping together.

“People still stop me and request it," Christine Manfield says of her five-spice duck and shiitake pies. "Where the humble meat pie holds special significance for many Australians, this version elevates it to a refined status."

Try this French restaurant classic at home when entertaining as an elegant main.

This pork terrine from Melbourne restaurant France-Soir is perfect when teamed up with cornichons, a crusty baguette and a little red wine.