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.
Give a fig while the season lasts
Give a fig while the season lasts
Have you ever lain beneath a fig tree in full fruit? It’s one of those memories I can return to instantly.Emerging back into civilisation from an off grid, tiny cabin experience... Read more...
Grilled eggplant with mint, chilli, lemon and toasted pine nuts
Grilled eggplant with mint, chilli, lemon and toasted pine nuts
For a side that fits the pace of this time of year, I can’t stop grilling vegetables, mainly eggplant and zucchini, tossed with mint, chilli, lemon and toasted pine nuts.... Read more...
Grilled asparagus with whipped lemon and garlic tahini
Grilled asparagus with whipped lemon and garlic tahini
When you grill asparagus, it takes on this nutty sweetness, that’s perfectly matched with whipped tahini. A light and luxurious cloud-like-cream that’s lifted by lemon and garlic. A rather lovely... Read more...
Fried zucchini flowers with honey, lemon and chilli
Fried zucchini flowers with honey, lemon and chilli
These fried zucchini flowers, drizzled with honey, lemon and chilli, embody the full summer experience.A perfect fresh and quick dish for home cooks who want something special without all the... 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...
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...
Roast vegetable ragù
Roast vegetable ragù
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...