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Andrew McConnell recipes

Seasonal recipes from the chef and restaurateur behind Melbourne's Cumulus Inc., Cutler & Co., Marion, Meatsmith and Supernormal.

36 recipes
Barbecued pork chops with lemon garlic sauce and pickled spring onions.

Pork chops with lemon garlic sauce and pickled spring onions

  • 2 hrs +
  • Andrew McConnell
This side dish features on the menu at Marion in Fitzroy.
EASY

Grilled green bean and hazelnut salad with mustard dressing

  • < 30 mins
  • Andrew McConnell
This crostata recipe works with various fruity fillings.

Blood plum crostata

  • 2 hrs +
  • Andrew McConnell
Andrew McConnell's anchovy, onion and olive tart.

​Pissaladiere (anchovy, onion and olive tart)

  • 2 hrs +
  • Andrew McConnell
Andrew McConnell's red pepper salad.

Red pepper salad

  • 2 hrs +
  • Andrew McConnell
Turning the chicken upside down makes for tender meat.

Roast chicken and garlic, lemon and parsley salad

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Andrew McConnell
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Asparagus with egg sauce and tarragon.

Asparagus with egg sauce and tarragon

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Andrew McConnell
Poached rhubarb, raspberries, yoghurt and rose granita.

Poached rhubarb, yoghurt and rose granita with raspberries

  • 2 hrs +
  • Andrew McConnell
Whole roast lamb shoulder with Sichuan sauce, coriander and mint paste and sesame flatbread.

Whole roast lamb shoulder with Sichuan sauce and sesame flatbread

  • 2 hrs +
  • Andrew McConnell
Andrew McConnell makes this ham every year.

Spiced maple and amaro glazed ham

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Andrew McConnell
Andrew McConnell's duck fat potatoes.
EASY

Duck fat roast potatoes

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Andrew McConnell
Andrew McConnell: 'I can't imagine Easter without these buns.'

Spiced hot cross buns

  • 2 hrs +
  • Andrew McConnell
Andrew McConnell loves this ricotta cheesecake.

Rum and raisin baked ricotta cheesecake

  • 2 hrs +
  • Andrew McConnell
Serve this tomato and chickpea curry with flaky roti bread (or croissants!).

Tomato and chickpea curry

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Andrew McConnell
Andrew McConnell's tomato salad with Japanese flavours.

Tomato salad with silken tofu and yuzu kosho

  • Andrew McConnell
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Green and gold: Grilled, marinated zucchini topped with bottagra.
EASY

Grilled and marinated zucchini with grated bottarga

  • 2 hrs +
  • Andrew McConnell
Serve these zucchini pickles in burgers or alongside cold meats.
EASY

Pickled zucchini

  • 2 hrs +
  • Andrew McConnell
Andrew McConnell's glazed Christmas ham.

Christmas ham glazed with stout, brown sugar, orange and cloves

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Andrew McConnell
Salad with radish, grapefruit and mint dressing.
EASY

Summer salad with crushed radish, grapefruit and mint dressing

  • < 30 mins
  • Andrew McConnell
Andrew McConnell's spring salad for brunch or lunch.
EASY

Asparagus with tarragon mustard dressing, hazelnuts and soft-boiled egg

  • < 30 mins
  • Andrew McConnell
This anchovy sauce is great on a variety of vegetables.
EASY

Grilled steak, asparagus and anchovy sauce

  • < 30 mins
  • Andrew McConnell
This clafoutis swaps cherries for caramelised pears.

Caramelised pear clafoutis

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Andrew McConnell
Sauteed then roasted pear quarters.
EASY

Caramelised vanilla pears

  • < 30 mins
  • Andrew McConnell
Bulk-up your soup with some mussels.

Mussel and potato soup

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Andrew McConnell
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These stuffed mussels are worth the effort.

Stuffed mussels in tomato sauce

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Andrew McConnell
Andrew McConnell's comte tart.

Comte cheese quiche

  • 2 hrs +
  • Andrew McConnell
Andrew McConnell's endive salad recipe.
EASY

Endive salad

  • < 30 mins
  • Andrew McConnell
Large field mushrooms remain extra juicy when baked in a parcel.
EASY

Foil-baked field mushrooms with garlic, butter and thyme

  • < 30 mins
  • Andrew McConnell
Pine mushrooms have a firm texture and earthy flavour, and hold up well during braising.

Pine mushrooms in barigoule sauce

  • Andrew McConnell
Andrew McConnell's adaptable vegetable salad.

Japanese vegetable salad with shaved seaweed

  • < 30 mins
  • Andrew McConnell
Cucumbers, yoghurt and mint.
EASY

Cucumbers, yoghurt and mint: My twist on tzatziki

  • < 30 mins
  • Andrew McConnell
This seasonal recipe can't be beet.

Red endive, beetroot and horseradish cream

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Andrew McConnell
Comte custard with honey roasted jerusalem artichoke chips.

Roast jerusalem artichokes with comte cheese custard

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Andrew McConnell
Symbolic steamed snapper.

Steamed whole fish with soy, ginger and spring onion recipe

  • < 30 mins
  • Andrew McConnell
This noodle dish, using traditionally long noodle strands, represents longevity.

Chilled noodles with sesame dressing recipe

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Andrew McConnell
Andrew McConnell's roasted cherries with Christmas spices.

Mascarpone, roast cherries and candied almonds

  • 2 hrs +
  • Andrew McConnell