As the creative force behind Melbourne’s institutions Cutler & Co, Supernormal and Cumulus Inc and newer ventures Marion and Ricky & Pinky, Andrew McConnell has his finger on the pulse when it comes to crowd-pleasing food that is bold in approach, flavour and presentation. Here, we’ve collated a few of his best recipes for Gourmet Traveller, from tasty nibbles to punchy pan-Asian fare to striking desserts.
Steamed pork dumplings with Shanghai chilli vinegar
John Dory, sea lettuce salt, sesame dressing and chrysanthemum
Earl Grey ice-cream, PX prunes, chocolate and honey
Cracked wheat and freekah salad with barberry dressing
Roast chicken, bread salad, braised lettuce and peas
Peanut butter parfait, soft chocolate, roasted peanuts and salted caramel
Fig leaf ice-cream with crushed berries and meringue
Sardines on toast with sweet onion and pine nut tarator
Green bean salad with anchovy and mustard dressing
Prickly pear granita, mandarin granita, vanilla ice-cream
Cape Grim short rib, mustard leaf, gentleman’s relish
Sharyn Cairns