Entertaining
Not too heavy, not too light, Curtis Stone’s chicken cassoulet is just right
Based on a classic French casserole, this version is slightly lighter but just as cosy.
- 1-2 hrs
- Curtis Stone
Lemony pork neck steaks with sultanas and mustard
This kind of mid-week meal can be thrown together in less than 30 minutes but still impresses.
- < 30 mins
- Danielle Alvarez
Vietnamese banana bread pudding with coconut caramel sauce
A twist on a traditional bread-and-butter pudding, this Vietnamese-inspired version uses coconut milk and bananas for a flavour blast.
- 1-2 hrs
- Helen Goh
Adam Liaw’s Fijian ceviche (Kokoda)
Kokoda is one of the more popular dishes in Fiji. As with a ceviche, the fish is dressed in vinegar or citrus juice but the acidity is balanced by the creaminess of coconut.
- < 30 mins
- Adam Liaw
A chef’s guide to throwing a stress-free dinner party - and why six is the magic number of guests
Ahead of the launch of their book, The Dinner Party, chef Martin Benn and partner Vicki Wild share their insider knowledge on entertaining.
- Martin Benn and Vicki Wild
Wow your dinner party guests with chef Martin Benn’s sure-fire spice-laden spread
The former Sepia chef shares his all-killer menu of prawn toasts, piri-piri chicken, barbecued 𝄒nduja eggplants plus chocolate fudge.
- Martin Benn
Emelia Jackson’s egg custard tart with quince puree
The only thing better than an egg custard tart is an egg custard tart with a layer of delicately spiced quince puree at its core.
- 2 hrs +
- Emelia Jackson
Emelia Jackson’s step-by-step guide to making the perfect sweet tart pastry (and the secret to avoiding a soggy bottom)
This buttery and rich pastry is a little more foolproof than a traditional shortcrust.
- 30 mins - 1 hr
- Emelia Jackson
Vanilla and ricotta cake with lemon icing
This is a super-simple cake that I like to make for my children’s birthdays since it’s delicious (of course!) but also stays very moist, thanks to the extra virgin olive oil and ricotta. I love the contrast of a light cake with zingy lemon icing; for topping, choose slivered pistachios, flaked almonds or celebratory sprinkles.
- 1-2 hrs
- Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Adam Liaw’s 20-minute cheesecake
The thickened cream includes gelatin and the icing sugar mixture contains cornstarch, both of which help to set this easy cheesecake.
- < 30 mins
- Adam Liaw