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.
My chicken Saltimbocca
My chicken Saltimbocca
An Italian chicken dish your nonna would love. Read more...
Vongole and guanciale fregola
Vongole and guanciale fregola
Embrace the onset of summer with this Italian-inspired easy, breezy vongole dish . If you close your eyes you could easily be at the seaside. Read more...
Potato and rosemary tart
Potato and rosemary tart
This potato tart is ­perfect on its own, but a sprinkle of chilli flakes and a drizzle of honey can be glorious additions. Read more...
Roasted tomato sauce with crunchy Italian topping
Roasted tomato sauce with crunchy Italian topping
Fresh pasta and this jammy roast tomato sauce is the perfect combo Tossing pasta through this sauce is a celeb­ration of simplicity, but these roast tomatoes are also perfect served... 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...
Frutti di mare pasta, your way
Frutti di mare pasta, your way
Steer clear of the supermarket marinara mix for this dish. Choose your own and the world is your oyster. 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...
This is not a pasta salad
This is not a pasta salad
Pasta salads have a bad name and I have a lot of prejudice against them. But this one has a lot going for it. 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...
Ricotta and spinach hotcakes
Ricotta and spinach hotcakes
While nothing quite compares to Bill’s sweet ricotta pancakes, here is a ­savoury interpretation, inspired by their fluffy perfection. Read more...
Garlicky chilli greens & potato
Garlicky chilli greens & potato
Served with some crusty bread to soak up the fragrant juices, this is a meal that can solve all problems. 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...
Tomato and olive risoni bake
Tomato and olive risoni bake
A bubbling, bronzed, cheesy pasta bake needs no introduction. It’s a bestseller in our house. The addition of olives and their brine gives a further dimension to the dish. I... Read more...
Brothy pea and ham pasta
Brothy pea and ham pasta
This one-pan dish sits between a warming bowl of soup and a comforting bowl of pasta. I love frozen peas, especially in the depths of winter. Their very existence makes... Read more...
Sausage and broccoli pasta
Sausage and broccoli pasta
Broccoli and sausages are a match made in heaven. The milk in this dish ties it together, resulting in a creamy pasta that won’t leave you needing a lie down... Read more...
Butter and anchovy pasta
Butter and anchovy pasta
This would have to be the pasta dish I cook most often for myself. It’s quick to prepare, comes together with a few ingredients that I always have on hand,... Read more...
Umami-rich chicken noodle soup
Umami-rich chicken noodle soup
A chicken noodle soup recipe is as classic as they come. The results of slow-cooking a whole chicken can’t be beaten, but when time is short using breast meat hits the spot.... 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...
Herb crumbed trout
Herb crumbed trout
This trout recipe will take you from midweek dinners to weekend entertaining. Read more...
Broadbean and mascarpone pasta
Broadbean and mascarpone pasta
This is a recipe that has a freshness and lightness to it – a spring in its step, one could say. 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...
Spiced red lentil dahl
Spiced red lentil dahl
Be immediately cheered by this dahl’s sunny disposition, vibrant aromas and bright flavours. Read more...
Prosciutto and bitter greens flat pie
Prosciutto and bitter greens flat pie
This flat pie is an excellent savoury accompaniment for your morning break. It takes inspiration from Mattonella Palermitana, a rustic puff pastry pie from Sicily. 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...
Green broccoli pasta
Green broccoli pasta
This dish is simple but flavour packed, featuring everyday ingredients for a light and healthy mid-week meal. Read more...