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

An Italian chicken dish your nonna would love. Read more...

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

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

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...

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...

Pantry bean stew

A lifesaving recipe to have in your back pocket for cold nights after busy days. Read more...

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

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...

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...

Cherry, vanilla and clove Eton Mess

Your guide to an easy breezy Christmas lunch Lennox Hastie and Elizabeth Hewson combine their skills for a very Australian Christmas feast. Read more...

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

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...

Chocolate and hazelnut ice cream cake

Roll this out for a party, or simply stow it away in the freezer for a slice whenever the craving strikes. Read more...

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...

Cabbage, fennel and apple slaw

Apple and fennel are a match made in pork heaven and this salad cuts through the fattiness. Read more...

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...

My effortless olive oil cake

This simple and delicious olive oil cake embodies our new culinary contributor’s approach to cooking. It’s an instant classic. Read more...

Cheese and garlic scrolls

There’s no secret to the knead, it requires no special skills, except patience. Read more...

Brown sugar and pumpkin cake

The addition of spice enhances that warm, earthy sweetness from the pumpkin, and the brown sugar adds a lovely caramel richness. Read more...

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

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

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...

Zucchini ribbon salad

The walnuts are there for texture, and I can’t go past the salty, savoury hit of Parmigiano Reggiano, although a feta or goat’s cheese can be equally as pleasing. Read more...

Banana, caramel & coconut self-saucing pudding

It’s the sort of pudding that needs to be scooped into a bowl – and the sort of pudding where seconds are essential Read more...

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...

A fine apple tart

Caramelised apples and puff pastry: this tart’s a keeper This tart is incredibly versatile; it can be an elegant dessert, a brunch or served for afternoon tea. Read more...

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...

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

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

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

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...

Hot brown sugar rice pudding with rhubarb

Taking cues from the French riz au lait, this warming rice pudding is so rich and creamy you’ll want it morning and night. Read more...

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

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...

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...

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...

Peaches and cream tart

Few things beat the pleasures of ripe peaches. This tart makes the most of the summer harvest. Read more...

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

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...

Sticky lemon and pepper wings with rainbow slaw

These chicken wings are finger lickin’ good Chicken wings are hands down my favourite part of the bird. They require no utensils and should be strictly eaten with your fingers.... Read more...

Sticky lemon and pepper chicken wings

These chicken wings are finger lickin’ good Chicken wings require no utensils and should be strictly eaten with your fingers. This is unpretentious dining at its best. Read more...

White peach granita

While perfect in its liquid form, transforming it into a granita elevates it to a dessert-like experience. Read more...

My wholemeal carrot cake

In my books a good carrot cake should be moist, spiced and topped with a thick layer of rich, tangy cream cheese icing. Read more...

Sgroppino cocktail

This delicious cocktail with lemon sorbet, vodka and prosecco could easily take the place of dessert. Read more...

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...

Herb crumbed trout

This trout recipe will take you from midweek dinners to weekend entertaining. Read more...

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

This dish of lentils and sausages brings me an immense amount of comfort, especially served alongside a glass of red wine. Read more...

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The Weekend Australian Recipes