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Entree

Chorizo and apple cider.
EASY

Simple and steeped in history: A classic Spanish bar snack to make at home

Celebrating two decades of genuine hospitality, the team behind Bar Lourinha share the secrets to one of their best-loved dishes, chorizo with apple cider.

  • < 30 mins
  • Matt McConnell
Crispy lasagne skewers meet cacio e pepe's cousin.
EASY

Crispy lasagne skewers meet cacio e pepe’s cousin

No need to fight over lasagne’s crunchy edges with these pasta sticks, ready to dunk in a peppery, velvety cheese sauce. Authentic? No. Bloody brilliant? Yes.

  • < 30 mins
  • Katrina Meynink
Garlic-butter and white-wine prawns over wilted spinach.
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Garlic-butter and white-wine prawns over wilted spinach

One pan, 10 minutes and a delicious dinner that everyone will love is on the table.

  • < 30 mins
  • Danielle Alvarez
All the golden, lacy crunch of a pan-fried dumpling with none of the folding.
EASY

Ridiculously delicious fold-free dumplings

Ditch the fiddly pleating for this clever pan-flip wonder. A punchy pork filling meets a lacey golden base – did someone say “weeknight showstopper”?

  • < 30 mins
  • Katrina Meynink
Classic pumpkin soup.
EASY

Simple, affordable, freezable: Nutritionist Sarah Pound’s classic pumpkin soup

Warm up with a silky, golden bowl of this seasonal go-to. High in nutrients and effortless to whip up, it’s a winner for busy weeknights, and the freezer.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Sarah Pound
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Sarah Pound’s spiced vegetable and chickpea soup.
EASY

Spiced vegetable and chickpea soup

Boost your immunity with this vibrant, mildly spiced vegetarian soup. Hearty, anti-inflammatory and freezer-friendly, it’s a healthy meal made easy.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Sarah Pound
Viveik's crunchy masala vadai served with coconut and makrut lime sauce are the perfect party snack.

How to make The Age Good Food Guide Young Chef of the Year’s go-to entertaining snack

“It’s a great tease for what’s to come.” Dutch Rules chef Viveik Vinoharan reaches for this crunchy, golden masala vadai recipe to whip up something quick and easy for guests.

  • Viveik Vinoharan
Ricotta gnocchi feature on Gran Torino's menu when tomatoes are at their sunny best.
EASY

Handle with care: Neil Perry’s secret to delicate ricotta gnocchi

A light touch and sun-ripened tomatoes are all that’s needed to transform these delicate orbs into a seasonal Italian classic.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Neil Perry
Eat the rainbow with this colourful salsa-topped hummus.
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Lemony hummus with pomegranate salsa

Vibrant, fibre-rich and incredibly simple, this zesty dip is an ideal low-GI snack for healthy entertaining and slow-release energy.

  • < 30 mins
  • Sarah Pound
Katrina Meyink’s baked potato with Bloody Mary butter, pickles and bacon.
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Baked potato with Bloody Mary butter, crisp bacon and dill pickles

Ditch the sour cream and chives. These bold, punchy toppings are a high-voltage upgrade to the humble jacket potato.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Katrina Meynink