Mexican

Add extra char to your tortillas by toasting them over a stove flame for a few seconds each side, then microwave them covered with a tea towel for 10 seconds to keep them nice and soft.

"Guajillo chillies give the smooth chilli sauce here just the right amount of heat," says Curtis Stone. "The sauce is married with crisp tortilla chips for this popular Mexican breakfast dish."

A fiery Mexican take on noodle soup that's big on tomatoes, lime and smoky spices.

Expect Mexican-Asian flavours and an all-natural wine list from two of Sydney’s edgier operators.

Served on corn chips, this Mexican classic is perfect for a fiesta.

For a Filipino twist, charcoal these lamb cutlets in an ancho chilli, lime and oregano marinade - they'll have an extra chilli bite.