From Auterra Wine Bar in Melbourne, this calming cocktail pairs beautifully with an accompanying kimchi mayo prawn sandwich.

A modern day tarator paired with peaches and heirloom tomatoes makes this the perfect starter for a festive lunch.

Inspired by a traditional Chilean cake, this rich dessert from chef Alex Munoz Labart is a real showstopper.

If you've been looking to changing up your pork routine, look no further.

Named after Greece's larger-than-life tycoon, Aristotle Onassis, this gin cocktail is equal parts refreshing and sweet.

A sweet and slightly spicy dessert that's the epitome of summer.

This grown-up ice-cream cake marries traditional Christmas flavours with a salted crumb and an indulgent chocolate and whisky sauce.

A quick and easy dinner idea for when you can't be bothered to cook.

This elegant dessert combines a light, pistachio-flecked sponge with a decadent chocolate-cream filling.

This colourful, smoky and vegetarian entrée makes for a perfectly balanced starter or side dish.

Easy, quick, and vegetarian — this is the ultimate weeknight meal.

Duck à l’orange meets Chinese barbecued duck in this slightly sweet and sticky centrepiece. Begin this recipe a day ahead.

These golden fried rounds of pizza dough are surefire way to get a party started.

This elegant no-fuss slaw will bring colour and freshness to any feast.

A simple yet stunning seafood pasta where blue swimmer crab is the hero.

Octopus might not be the easiest dish to make, especially when a hibachi is involved. But this recipe by Paul Greenham of Si Paradiso fame is worth it.

Christmas lunch is sorted with this glazed ham of your dreams.

A tasty, seasonal recipe that's perfect for entertaining.

Spring is here, and this fresh pasta dish is just the way to welcome it.

A simple and decadent way to enjoy lobster — particularly at Christmas.

This is the perfect luxe barbecue meal for summer.

Inspired by the flavours of Australian summer, this stunning pavlova wreath is the perfect festive centrepiece. Begin this recipe the day before.

Feeling like something fresh this Christmas? Look no further.

Opposites attract in this cooling dessert of milky granita and bold fruity jelly.

Elevate your next Sunday lunch with this simple Middle Eastern twist on the classic roast.

What's better than crusty, freshly baked bread? Freshly baked bread with gooey haloumi.

If you have a little bit of time on your hands and you're raring to dress up your usual prawn salad routine, this is the recipe for you.

If you're someone who doesn't like lumps in their mashed potato, this is the recipe for you. Silky with truffle butter and smoothed through a potato ricer, this potato purée will melt in your mouth.

The bitter leaves and tart green apples in this classic salad perfectly complement the more decadent flavours of a Christmas menu.

Poke bowls have had their moment. Here's a vibrant seasonal salad that transcends trends.

If you have the forethought to soak your mustard seeds overnight, we can guarantee the results are well worth it for the vibrant colour and flavour they lend to the prawns.

Ring in the festive season with this fun recipe for chilli, gin and orange salt-baked spanner crab served with skordalia.

Traditional Italian crespelle can be baked in layers with tomato and cheese like a lasagne. But we can't blame you if you can't help but eat them as soon as they're filled.

Fish, orange and pistachio may seem like an unlikely combination, but Brigitte Hafner's touch makes this dish magical.

Transport yourself to Catalonia with this delicious sea-to-shore dish from La Salut in Sydney.

Sink your spoon into these super smooth, silky panna cottas that make for perfect spring desserts.

These fragrant little fritters are guaranteed to delight - packed with moist coconut flakes and topped with green chilli, these will challenge and delight your tastebuds in equal measure.

A cacio e pepe sauce makes everything better.

Take your salad to the next level with this authentic Greek salad from Hellenika.

This bowl of noodles is a balm for the soul.

Lovers of custard, this is the dessert for you. Creamy custard baked between gauzy layers of filo pastry and drizzled with orange syrup. It doesn't get better than this.

This spanakopita is made in one pan, making it a perfect weeknight meal.

Shake things up at your next dinner party by serving everything plant-based. Starting with this roasted beetroot carpaccio, your guests won't miss their meat.

Though somewhat labour intensive, we promise that baking your own traditional Iraqi bread makes this meal even more delicious.

These croque-madame crêpes are the perfect variation for those who love croque-madame flavours, but find the bread too filling.

Chinese-style pork belly is always a crowd-favourite — and Kylie Kwong's rich caramelised pork belly with Chinese coleslaw is no exception.

Choose any fish you'd like because this zesty zhoug will complement them all.

Though making a cauliflower hummus as an accompaniment may seem a little burdensome, we promise that it's well worth the effort.

This white bean purée is the next dip of your dreams.

Otherwise known as Qatayef Asafiri.

Perfect for spring.

We know how finicky preparing whole artichokes can be, so we assure you that using marinated artichokes makes an equally delicious salad.

Whether you're looking for a breakfast-for-dinner option, or you're planning to host an ambitious champagne breakfast, these crêpes are a showstopper.

Our warm chow chow style cabbage is simple, and celebrates the hero of the dish - the tender pork cutlet. If you'd like to use other vegetables, cauliflower, capsicum and green tomatoes are traditional.

Spring is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than with fresh Balmain bugs?

Oozy, gooey cheese with a slight golden crust? What's not to love.

This fragrant and savoury Middle Eastern breakfast dish is just what you need to shake up your morning routine.

These fluffy soufflé pancakes are elevated with the addition of a generous sprinkle of genmaicha sugar.

This variation of okonomiyaki combines the fluffy hotcakes you know and love with the traditional Japanese flavours.

What's better than a regular waffle? A potato waffle.

Pair this salad with some chargrilled chicken or some fresh tuna to turn this salad from a side dish to a winning main.

These breakfast crepes are topped with chickpeas for an extra protein boost.

Pork lovers, this is the recipe for you.

Start preparing these crumpets before your morning coffee and the dough will have risen by the time you've finished it.

If you're entertaining a crowd, prepare the pot stickers ahead and store, covered with a damp clean tea towel in the refrigerator and cook when required.

Quick, easy, and chef approved, this pan-roasted snapper with tarragon gribiche is sure to become a new weeknight favourite.

Step away from the typical salt-and-pepper squid and embrace native Australian ingredients by using ground pepperberries to enhance this spiced squid with sweet and sour mango sauce.

Gỏi xoài is a traditional Vietnamese green mango salad with a zesty dressing. In this recipe, we used ripe sweet mangoes to balance the sharp green mango and tart salad dressing.

The beauty of the frittata is in its versatility. In this version we've used feta for tang and polenta for substance.

Feeling crabby? This Thai chilli and mango mud crab is a definite cure-all.

This curry is perfect for those of us who prefer things a little less spicy.

The trick with this simple dish is to sauté the broccoli rabe enough so that it's wilted and tender, without becoming soft.

If you're not a fan of squid, you can easily substitute prawns or firm white fish for a similar texture and flavour.

“This pesto is so versatile. It goes incredibly well with raw fish or steak, or a shellfish pasta. Pistachio has that beautiful sweetness and I always love using nori in pesto for a bit of flavour background,” says Wood.

Make your greens the focus of your meal with this green shakshuka - the sicilian green olives give this vegetarian dish a burst of umami.

Serve these char-grilled peppers the Hellenika way with a block of feta cheese and a large chunk of crusty bread for mopping up all leftover dripping juices. This side dish is not to be missed.

Serve these mushroom skewers as you would any other meat skewer: slide free from the skewers and onto a piece of flatbread spread with whipped avocado, pack with fresh veg, drizzle with mojo sauce and enjoy.

"Some people say this reminds them of desserts their grandmothers used to make." Says Ursula's chef Phil Wood. "There's a warm nostalgia to it."

While a little fiddly, these dolmades are well worth the effort.

When done right, whole-roasted cauliflower is a textural dream: soft creamy middle with a golden outer crunch.

If you've been wanting to try cooking left-of-centre cuts of meat, this is the sign you've been waiting for.

You don't need a grill or barbecue to get perfect gooey eggplant.

Mozarella in a dessert may make you baulk, but we guarantee that this sticky Syrian sweet will leave you reaching for more.

The tart Granny Smith apples used in the apple and yuzu kosho sauce cut perfectly through the charred fat of the braised pork belly.

Cooking a whole fish can be intimidating. But we've taken all of the guesswork out to make this flavour-packed dish your new weeknight favourite.

Not for the fainthearted, this dish is spiced with sambal oelek for a hit of nose-tingling heat. Spread liberally with sweet onion sambal for a perfectly balanced sweet-and-spicy delight.

Made with ricotta and honey for a slightly more savoury flavour, you can dip each spoonful in the honey-ginger syrup for a sweeter finish.

These fritters are the perfect way to get your five serves of vegetables in. Packed with carrot and served with natural yoghurt, these little beauties are a dinnertime champion.

Why have just one variety of vegetable covered in gravy and cheese when you could have three?

The fresh drizzle of punchy chermoula that cuts through the rich fattiness of the tender lamb ribs makes this recipe by Aalia's Paul Farag a must try.

Quail has a reputation for being fiddly and easy to overcook... this simple recipe takes out all the guesswork for perfectly tender and crisp quail.

With short, flaky pastry and a soft, savoury filling, you shouldn't forget the versatile quiche for your next lazy weeknight meal.

“This is something I’d make in winter at home,” says Phil Wood. “It’s intense and warming; a little bit sour with a slight hit of sweetness.” You will need to soak the chillies a day ahead.

“This dish reminds me of nights out in Tokyo, when we went to my favourite yakitori restaurant for their yaki onigiri (rice grilled over charcoal),” recalls chef-owner Jemma Whiteman.

Use any starchy vegetable in place of Kent pumpkin and Desiree potatoes to achieve the same intensely savoury profile of this aromatic side dish.

Bring a little bit of humble sophistication to your next friendly gathering with these delicious prawn sandwiches with kimchi mayo.

Though you need to start this recipe a day ahead, it truly is minimal effort. Brined overnight, the chicken is moist and tender, elevated by the shawarma spice rub. This dish is a true show stopper.

“A great, easy recipe with the onions roasted whole until they’re almost black on the outside, which brings out their sweetness,” says Wood. “It’s a rich, traditional beef dish with a little bit of black bean and chilli for interest. Australian beef is amazing, we should be incredibly proud of it.”

You'll be piling the green beans onto your plate with this punchy recipe by Enter Via Laundry's Helly Raichura.

Smoked bacon, Brussels sprouts and Puy lentils – a classic combination that makes a great accompaniment to any Parisian meal.