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.
Cider-braised pork shoulder with apples and onions
Cider-braised pork shoulder with apples and onions
A fall-apart, slow-braised pork shoulder that slowly cooks in apple cider alongside apples and red onions. It is best ladled over creamy mash, with steamed greens on the side and... Read more...
Osso buco
Osso buco
Osso buco is indeed one of the great slow cooked dishes. I hope you like my version. I serve mine bianco style, without tomatoes, as I prefer this lighter version... Read more...
Saturday Sauce
Saturday Sauce
The aroma of a rich, tomato ragu simmering all day on the stove makes me feel like everything is right in the world. So, I was delighted to hear about... Read more...
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...
Humble country chicken pie
Humble country chicken pie
This is one of those humble, country-style pies that is equivalent to a big hug. Think loaded gravy, juicy chicken and crisp puff pastry. Read more...
Roast pumpkin pasta bake with burnt butter and sage
Roast pumpkin pasta bake with burnt butter and sage
Topped with mozzarella and drizzled with burnt butter, sage and capers, this dish promises to give you all the feels this autumn. Read more...
Lamb and barley stew
Lamb and barley stew
The ‘unfashionable’ stew made for winter eating A lamb and barley stew might not be trendy, but I’m here to remind you of its enduring appeal. Read more...
Cheese and garlic scrolls
Cheese and garlic scrolls
There’s no secret to the knead, it requires no special skills, except patience. 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...
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...
Our Christmas menu
Our Christmas menu
Lennox Hastie and Elizabeth Hewson combine their skills for a very Australian Christmas feast featuring a moreish potato salad and a show stopping take on the classic turkey. 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...
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...