William Meppem
There’s a spring in our step and a new warmth in the air thanks to the arrival of the blossoming season preluding summer. We thought it only fitting to welcome the season with our round-up of the most popular spring recipes, according to you.
It’s clear from the list that we’re favouring lighter numbers — Hellenika’s chicken souvlaki, a dialled-up prawn and soba noodle salad and all manners of stir fries get a look in — in place of rich, slow-cooked meals, and baking really takes the cake when the weather warms up. From our untraditional (but mighty tasty) Portuguese tarts dripping in burnt honey to Flour and Stone’s lemon dream cake to our perennial favourite ricotta and polenta cake, these spring-ready desserts and sweet treats are the perfect finale to any spring dinner party or picnic.
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Our top recipes to make and bake this spring
Flour and Stone’s lemon dream cake
Recipe for lemon dream cake by Nadine Ingram from Sydney bakery Flour & Stone.
Hellenika’s chicken souvlaki
You’ve never had chicken souvlaki this good. This recipe, courtesy of Brisbane’s Hellenika, is sure to become your new go-to.
Roasted cauliflower salad with yoghurt dressing and almonds
Roasted cauliflower adds extra depth of flavour to this hefty salad.
How to make Portuguese tarts with burnt honey
Crisp pastry, sunshine-yellow custard and a caramelised top make Portuguese tarts a global hit.
Salmon with ginger butter, soba noodles and radish
Dive fork-first into this umami salmon and soba noodle dish, served warm with an ever-so slightly spiced ginger butter.
Black Star Pastry’s strawberry and watermelon cake
The iconic cake from Black Star Pastry with layers of dacquoise, watermelon and rose-scented cream.
Tartiflette with bacon and sage
Cheesy, savoury and warming, this tartiflette gives all other potato dishes a run for their money.
Tony Tan’s char kway teow
Char kway teow is a perennial Malaysian favourite for a reason. Tony Tan shows us how it’s done.
Shaved zucchini, fennel and mint salad with burrata
A simple recipe for shaved zucchini, fennel and mint salad with burrata.
Okonomiyaki with sticky soy pork belly
The best pancake ever.
Neil Perry and Richard Purdue’s baked blueberry cheesecake
Chef Neil Perry says it’s hard to beat a good cheesecake. Truer words have never been spoken.
Pumpkin ravioli with sage brown butter
A combination that’s a classic for good reason.
Hellenika’s Corfu bianco with John Dory, potato, onions and lemon
This recipe for Corfu bianco comes courtesy of Simon Gloftis, the owner of Hellenika in Brisbane. It tastes of the Greek Islands.
Báhn xèo with pork larb and herbs
A Vietnamese classic that’s easily customisable and oh-so satisfying.
Sri Lankan fish curry
The beauty with fish is that it cooks in a flash, and in this curry it’s both fast and fiery.
Ricotta-polenta cake with lemon-rosemary syrup
Enjoy a slice of this fragrant, versatile cake at any time of day. And you can make the whole thing in just over an hour.
Oven-roasted lamb chops with potatoes, pecorino and rosemary
A classic Italian recipe set to become a weeknight winner.
Baby vegetable slaw with grapefruit and tarragon
This elegant no-fuss slaw will bring colour and freshness to any feast.
Baked chicken and rice with chilli and ginger dressing
A twist on Hainanese chicken and rice, this version is quick and easy to prepare.
Tony Tan’s guide to making sweet and sour pork
It’s sweet and sour but not as we know it. Tony Tan reveals the true brilliance of this much-loved Cantonese classic.
Chicken cacciatore with olives
Our spin on the traditional Italian dish that’s vibrant, hearty and primed for midweek dinners.
Torta Caprese
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for torta Caprese.
Beef taco rice
Beef taco rice is an Okinawan specialty that is an example of how fusion is by no means a dirty word.
Nik Hill’s cauliflower cheese tart
The two best ways to cook cauliflower – in a cauliflower cheese, and whole-roasted – in one spectacular dish.
Cambodian lort cha
This bowl of noodles is a balm for the soul.
Fiery baked meatballs with black beans and chipotle
The definition of one-pan comfort food, finished with golden burrata and charred peppers.
Prawn and soba noodle salad with sesame-ginger dressing
A go-to summer recipe that’s light and satisfying in equal measure.
Pork and fennel polpette
Polpette can be roughly translated to mean “meatball”, and trust us, these Italian showstoppers are simple and delightful.
Al Dente’s prawn ravioli
A very luxe pasta indeed.
Crab, corn and mint fritters with lemon-paprika mayonnaise
Australian Gourmet Traveller fast recipe for crab, corn and mint fritters with lemon-paprika mayonnaise.
Check out our fast spring dinner dishes and best spring salads for more springtime recipes.
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