This is probably one of the quickest desserts to make and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. If you're in a rush, drop the candied hazelnuts and add grated coffee beans on top instead.
Flank steak tacos with corn, avocado and coriander
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.
Lamb kofte with pea tabbouleh and garlic yoghurt
Lamb, pea and mint are a perfect combination for spring. We've given this dish a Lebanese (and gluten-free) twist.
Pork larb with green beans, cucumber and mint
We've spiked this larb with aniseed. It's a natural partner to pork and adds an extra flavour dimension to this simple dish.
Chicken salad with asparagus and quinoa
If you've got the time, toast the quinoa in a little grapeseed oil until it's golden brown before adding the water - it adds a great nutty flavour that works well with the asparagus.
Lamb rump with almond, sour currant and cauliflower rice
We've lightened things up here by using cauliflower rice instead of basmati. The currants soaked in vinegar are the ideal foil to the richness of the lamb.
Mussels with lap cheong and wood-ear mushrooms
Chinese sausage, Shaoxing wine and black vinegar add amazing flavour, while a fragrant ginger and chilli bean paste takes the dish to another level. Lay on some steamed rice to mop up the juices.
Pork schnitzel with parsnip mash
Swapping flour for hazelnut meal adds a great nuttiness that complements the flavours in this dish nicely.
Fennel and leek soup with four spice
Serve this simple soup just with bread or toast or add a seafood element by placing thinly sliced sashimi-grade scallops or fish in the serving bowls before ladling in the hot soup.
Gnudi with brown butter
These ricotta and spinach dumplings are surprisingly quick to make. We've laced them with dill, but marjoram also works well, as does some crumbled feta for a spanakopita-inspired twist.
Miso-caramel apples with macadamia crumble
Put miso's salty notes to work in a simple dessert that can be whipped up any night of the week.
Rosemary, mustard and brandy chicken with buttered carrot
A modern take on the classic French chicken chasseur.
Italian sloppy Joes
Italian sloppy Joes recipe - Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over high heat, add onion and chopped garlic and sauté until golden (2-3 minutes). Add beef and brown well, breaking up lumps with a wooden spoon
Sausage, cavolo nero and chickpea minestrone
Minestrone needn't take hours of your time to prepare. This version uses a few tasty shortcuts to cut the cooking time but not the flavour.
Pumpkin, herbed ricotta and hazelnut bruschetta
A modern take on the classic Italian dish.
Furikake lamb rack with carrot-ginger puree
Furikake lamb rack with carrot-ginger puree recipe - Preheat oven to 220C. Toss carrots in 40ml olive oil in a roasting pan, season and roast until tender (15-20 minutes).
Steak with sweet and sour beetroot and horseradish crème fraiche
Steak with sweet and sour beetroot and horseradish crème fraiche recipe - For sweet and sour beetroot, bring wine, vinegar, sugar, spices, reserved silverbeet stems and 125ml water to the boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Season to taste
Roast duck, Brussels sprouts and noodles
A quick and easy midweek meal.
Baked rhubarb with orange and citrus mascarpone
Baked rhubarb with orange and citrus mascarpone recipe - Preheat oven to 200C. Toss rhubarb with sugar, orange juice, sliced orange and coriander seeds in a baking dish to coat.
Crisp-skin trout with grapefruit, walnut and radicchio salad
With a sprinkle of baharat for extra spice.
