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.
Christmas Caesar
Christmas Caesar
You could call it a Christmas Caesar, though I don't like to be restricted. It uses all the stray leftovers: the salad leaves I inevitably overbuy (try not to dress... Read more...
Broccoli, lemon, pepita wintertime pesto
Broccoli, lemon, pepita wintertime pesto
This is my broccoli, lemon, pepita wintertime pesto (starring Trottoloni pasta) that cooks in the time it takes to prepare your dried pasta.  Read more...
Instant chocolate creams
Instant chocolate creams
These billowy creams look beautiful in little glasses, but don’t let your eyes get the better of you. These are rich – a little goes a long way. 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...
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...
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...
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...