Signature dish
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
The pro secret that gives Mamasita’s famous fish tacos their crunch
The Melbourne Mexican restaurant shares its signature recipe for beer-battered snapper.
- 30 mins - 1 hr
- Jimmy Garside
This four-ingredient chicken salt is the closest thing you’ll get to takeaway chips at home
Created by the Belles Hot Chicken founder, it’s made with everyday pantry staples – but one important ingredient – and great tossed through buttery popcorn, nuts or a tray of chips.
- < 30 mins
- Morgan McGlone
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
Not a cucumber fan? Palomar’s must-try salad will change your mind
The herbaceous cucumber, green tahini and chilli crisp salad has become an international hit – and with some cheeky cheats, you can serve it in less than 30 minutes.
- < 30 mins
- The Palomar
Stokehouse chef’s one-minute trick for perfect, tender seafood pasta
Fresh, simple and elegant, rigatoni with prawn and calamari marinara takes you straight to a table by the beach.
- 30 mins - 1 hr
- Jason Staudt
Unlock the secret to making Cumulus Inc.’s iconic, boozy rum baba at home
This rum-drenched, brioche-like cake has been the Melbourne restaurant’s signature dessert. Discover how to master it in your own kitchen.
- 2 hrs +
- Allan Eccles
How to make this classic New York deli-style mac and cheese at home
Don’t skimp on the crumb topping when making this ultra-cheesy pasta bake.
- 30 mins - 1 hr
- Amanda Ruben
From humble pie to showstopper: How to make this famous Melbourne dish at home
Block out the afternoon to make this indulgent British beef pie, richly flavoured with bone marrow and Guinness.
- 2 hrs +
- Leon Smith
Try this fish pie recipe and you’ll see why it’s a menu fixture at this famous Melbourne pub
Comforting but not too heavy, this creamy fish pie is a year-round favourite. So don’t be shy – bust through the golden pastry cap and dive right in.
- 30 mins - 1 hr
- Andrew McConnell