The Weekend Australian Recipes

I have a recipe column in The Weekend Australian alongside my friends, chef Lennox Hastie and photographer, Nikki To. Our featured recipes alternate every week, with Lennox showcasing his culinary expertise while I bring the perspective of a passionate home cook. Nikki works her magic, capturing our recipes each week. Read more about Lennox and I. You can find these recipes in the paper or subscribe to The Australian.
Cheese stuffed meatballs
Cheese stuffed meatballs
Try this big pot of meatballs that will make you happy This is simple yet satisfying – a testament to the beauty of unpretentious cooking. Read more...
Pantry bean stew
Pantry bean stew
A lifesaving recipe to have in your back pocket for cold nights after busy days. Read more...
Pork cotoletta with burnt butter, capers & sage
Pork cotoletta with burnt butter, capers & sage
This is not your standard pork chop As with all delicious things, you’ll find versions of crumbed meat in almost every corner of the world. Cotoletta, an Italian dish, will... Read more...
My crudo
My crudo
A crudo doesn’t feel so much like a recipe, but rather a coming together of beautiful, fresh ingredients. This is what cooking in February looks like to me. Read more...
Cabbage, fennel and apple slaw
Cabbage, fennel and apple slaw
Apple and fennel are a match made in pork heaven and this salad cuts through the fattiness. Read more...
One tray chicken, potato, olive, tomato tray bake
One tray chicken, potato, olive, tomato tray bake
This simple chicken dish will become a household staple Add this recipe to your repertoire and enjoy as a midweek meal or a ­spectacular centrepiece at your next dinner party.... Read more...
One tray tomato, bean and fish bake
One tray tomato, bean and fish bake
Sweet, juicy, end-of-season tomatoes are roasted with capers and vinegar, their juices are soaked up by plump butter beans and firm white fish fillets. It’s a simple, elegant, one-tray recipe. Read more...
Zucchini ribbon salad
Zucchini ribbon salad
The walnuts are there for texture, and I can’t go past the salty, savoury hit of Parmigiano Reggiano, although a feta or goat’s cheese can be equally as pleasing. Read more...
Chicken cacciatore
Chicken cacciatore
This recipe is based on chicken cacciatore, an Italian dish from the Renaissance period that ­translates as ‘hunter’s stew’. Enjoy it with peppery rocket and creamy polenta. Read more...
Braised sticky pork with ginger and star anise
Braised sticky pork with ginger and star anise
  Sweet and sticky pork dish packed with flavour. It’s not particularly glamorous eating, but is sure to deliver high satisfaction at the dinner table. Read more...
Hot brown sugar rice pudding with rhubarb
Hot brown sugar rice pudding with rhubarb
Taking cues from the French riz au lait, this warming rice pudding is so rich and creamy you’ll want it morning and night. Read more...
Broccoli and white bean soup
Broccoli and white bean soup
There is nothing quite like the homely comfort of a bowl of soup. This one is best enjoyed while you’re rlaxing at home, savouring each slurp. Read more...
Pork and fennel ragu
Pork and fennel ragu
Few sights lift the spirits like a pot of slowly cooked ragu, especially the way it blips away on the stove, filling the house with an aroma to make your... Read more...
Parsley & red pepper turkey breast roll
Parsley & red pepper turkey breast roll
A dish I always prep on Christmas Eve is a rolled turkey breast – a task that usually comes without any drama. Spending time on it the day before means... Read more...
Sticky lemon and pepper wings with rainbow slaw
Sticky lemon and pepper wings with rainbow slaw
These chicken wings are finger lickin’ good Chicken wings are hands down my favourite part of the bird. They require no utensils and should be strictly eaten with your fingers.... Read more...
Sticky lemon and pepper chicken wings
Sticky lemon and pepper chicken wings
These chicken wings are finger lickin’ good Chicken wings require no utensils and should be strictly eaten with your fingers. This is unpretentious dining at its best. Read more...
White peach granita
White peach granita
While perfect in its liquid form, transforming it into a granita elevates it to a dessert-like experience. Read more...
Sgroppino cocktail
Sgroppino cocktail
This delicious cocktail with lemon sorbet, vodka and prosecco could easily take the place of dessert. Read more...
Pomegranate slow cooked lamb shoulder
Pomegranate slow cooked lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder deserves a place on our summer entertaining menu. It’s a flavoursome economical cut of meat that needs little hands-on cooking. Read more...
Herb crumbed trout
Herb crumbed trout
This trout recipe will take you from midweek dinners to weekend entertaining. Read more...
Winter lentils with sausages and watercress pesto
Winter lentils with sausages and watercress pesto
This dish of lentils and sausages brings me an immense amount of comfort, especially served alongside a glass of red wine. Read more...
Bicerin
Bicerin
The Bicerin is a hot, heavenly drink that hails from one of Italy’s most underrated cities. Layered with espresso, chocolate and cream, it makes a lovely end to a meal. Read more...
Spiced red lentil dahl
Spiced red lentil dahl
Be immediately cheered by this dahl’s sunny disposition, vibrant aromas and bright flavours. Read more...
Lemon and artichoke potato gratin
Lemon and artichoke potato gratin
The addition of lemon, capers and artichoke takes this gratin to summery new heights. Read more...
Peanut and lime chicken
Peanut and lime chicken
Satay-inspired chicken and lime with zesty twist Read more...
Butterfly chook and butter beans
Butterfly chook and butter beans
This succulent chicken recipe is all about creating a sense of home and bringing comfort. Read more...
Simple vinaigrette
Simple vinaigrette
Putting a little thought into something as simple as a side salad allows it to come alive. This vinaigrette will do just that. Read more...
No churn mango ice cream
No churn mango ice cream
Few things beat the taste of this sweet mango ice-cream on a sweltering summer’s day. Read more...