Silverbeet

A hearty main course for the cooler months, these rolls stuffed with rice, onion, minced beef and bacon are exactly the type of comforting home cooking that cures colds, winter blues and everything in between.

This might not sound like your typical gratin but rest assured that all the elements that make this dish a favourite are in the mix.

Fusilli with greens, fennel and feta recipe - Preheat oven to 180C and lightly oil four 15cm-diameter baking dishes (or a large baking dish if you prefer).

Spiced lamb chops with silverbeet, chickpeas and yoghurt recipe - Preheat oven to 200C. Combine spices and ½ tsp salt in a bowl, then rub generously all over lamb to coat well.

Millet is cooked pilaf-style for this salad to add extra flavour. It makes the perfect vehicle for a lemon-laden dressing along with shreds of poached chicken and plenty of peas.

This Ligurian pasta dish combines the best of the land and sea with delicate swimmer crab and robust green pasta.

Make the most of spring produce with this quick silverbeet soup with fragrant dill. Add a smoky flavour with flaked smoked trout (though tuna would work too).