Nuts

Fruit desserts

Adam Liaw’s butterscotch and pecan banana splits

Best shared between two, this playful dessert shows a bit more restraint than the classic multicoloured banana split.

30 mins - 1 hr
Adam Liaw

Hoisin and lemongrass kinda crispy pork noodles. — EASY

The joy of six ingredients

Hoisin and lemongrass kind-of-crispy pork noodles

Maximum flavour meets minimum effort in these hoisin and lemongrass noodles. Top with crispy sausage, fresh herbs and peanuts for a fast, texture-packed dinner.

< 30 mins
Katrina Meynink

Prep ahead, then assemble these Mediterranean tuna and whipped hummus crisps to order. — EASY

High protein

Sarah Pound’s Mediterranean tuna and whipped hummus lunch crisps

Boost your workday with 30g of protein. These crunchy tuna and avocado tortillas are a speedy make-ahead lunch – crisp the bases, assemble and enjoy.

< 30 mins
Sarah Pound

Juicy pineapple adds an extra pop of flavour to this familiar Thai-style beef salad. — EASY

Substantial salads

Give your weeknight steak a tropical glow-up with this sweet and spicy beef salad

This zesty Thai-style salad balances scorched beef with juicy pineapple for a vibrant meal that’s ready in minutes.

< 30 mins
Jessica Brook

Healthy eating

Roasted pumpkin, farro, chickpea and golden halloumi salad

Caramelised pumpkin and crispy halloumi make this a textured, flavour-packed bowl that keeps you full for hours.

30 mins - 1 hr
Sarah Pound

Healthy eating

Fragrant Syrian chicken with lemon and pistachio cous cous

This aromatic Syrian-style braise balances weeknight ease with dinner-party flair. A zesty, nut-studded side dish is its ideal companion.

30 mins - 1 hr
Sarah Pound

Small enough to keep on the kitchen bench for grazing, but portable enough to tuck into a bag for a picnic. — EASY

Baking

Helen Goh’s nectarine, pistachio and brown-butter friands make the perfect January treat

These little nectarine and brown-butter cakes suit January’s rhythm perfectly: hot days, long matches on TV, slow drifting between indoors and out.

30 mins - 1 hr
Helen Goh

Vegetarian

Bucatini with Thai basil and green chilli pesto

This Italian-Thai fusion takes classic pesto in a bold new direction. Fragrant Thai basil, green chilli and macadamias create a zesty, no-cook pasta sauce.

< 30 mins
Rosheen Kaul

Party season

Bang bang tater tots

Carby, sweet and savoury, these fancified potato gems are what snack dreams are made of.

30 mins - 1 hr
Katrina Meynink

Kids cooking

Honey joy to the world: These festive treats are child’s play during the school holidays

There’s no better way to get kids involved in Christmas lunch than getting them to make these. Think of them as a cross between honey joys and rocky road.

< 30 mins
Adam Liaw