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.
One tray gnocchi bake
One tray gnocchi bake
A one tray gnocchi bake which lands somewhere between a tray bake and a warm salad.  Read more...
Sausages and tomatoey chickpea tray bake
Sausages and tomatoey chickpea tray bake
“I feel it’s almost an obligation, as your resident home cook and fellow weeknight scrambler, to say despite the viral and beautifully plated recipes we’re bombarded with, dinner doesn’t always... Read more...
One-tray chicken bake with a Spanish twist
One-tray chicken bake with a Spanish twist
When the midweek rush hits, this is the perfect recipe for a quick and easy dinner. Some dishes demand attention and care, but the reality is we can’t cook like... Read more...
Lamb chops, chickpea, honey and fennel tray bake
Lamb chops, chickpea, honey and fennel tray bake
These lamb loin chops bring all the flavour without the hassle. This recipe adapts the classic tray bake concept to tender pieces of lamb served on a bed chickpeas, fennel, marinated... 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...