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Signature dish

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
Mamasita's signature fish tacos, a long-time crowd favourite.

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
Morgan McGlone's four ingredient chicken salt.
EASY

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
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
The Palomar’s cucumber salad, with pickled cucumbers, green tahini and crispy chilli oil.
EASY

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
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Stokehouse Pasta and Bar’s rigatoni with prawn and calamari marinara.
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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
Rum baba, a signature dish at Cumulus Inc. in Melbourne.

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
Ruben’s Deli mac and cheese bake.
EASY

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
The beef, Guinness and marrow pie at the Builders Arms in Fitzroy.

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
The Builders Arms fish pie is a year-round favourite.

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