Father's Day

Would it even be an Australian mud cake without that signature white squiggle? — EASY

Better baking

Emelia Jackson gives this nostalgic supermarket favourite a rich, fudgy upgrade

Be the hero of every morning tea or dinner party with this dense, irresistible chocolate creation, complete with zig-zag stripes that show you mean business.

1-2 hrs
Emelia Jackson

Lamb merguez sausage with sauerkraut, crushed potatoes and caraway butter. — EASY

Winter warmer

Lamb merguez sausages with sauerkraut, crushed potatoes and caraway butter

Juicy sausages served alongside buttery roasted potatoes and tangy sauerkraut make a hearty meal that’s surprisingly easy to prepare.

< 30 mins
Jessica Brook

Julia Busuttil Nishimura's pumpkin and feta filo pie.

Baking

Roasted pumpkin and feta filo pie

Inspired by the Greek pie kolokithopita, this vegetarian bake is an incredibly delicious way to ease into winter.

2 hrs +
Julia Busuttil Nishimura

Midweek dinner

Adam Liaw’s steak with coconut and chilli sauce

This flavoursome sauce gives an extra dimension to a good steak.

30 mins - 1 hr
Adam Liaw

Sarina Kamini's 60-minute chicken thigh coconut curry. — EASY

Family meals

Quick chicken thigh and coconut curry

Skip the two-hour simmer – this clever appliance is the secret to achieving deep, spice-heavy flavour and succulent chicken in under 60 minutes.

1-2 hrs
Sarina Kamini

Adam Liaw compares preparing his classic beef stew in a pressure cooker, casserole pot and slow cooker. — EASY

Masterclass

Stovetop, slow cooker, pressure cooker: Adam Liaw cooks stew three ways to see what’s best

Using your favourite kitchen tools, we show you how to transform economical gravy beef into a rich, tender braise. Plus: introducing the “Japanese braising” method.

2 hrs +
Adam Liaw

High fibre

Loaded double-bean nachos with fresh pico de gallo

Crunchy corn chips meet protein-packed legumes in this vibrant crowd-pleaser – finished with a zesty tomato salsa for a fresh twist on a classic snack.

30 mins - 1 hr
Sarah Pound

Comfort food

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

Caramelised cabbage and pancetta pizzas. — EASY

Fakeaway

The white pizza that will change your mind about cabbage

Ditch the tomato base for this salty-sweet showstopper. Charred cabbage and pancetta meet silky stracciatella – a smoky, creamy pizza made for sharing.