So fresh, so simple, so full of flavour. You'll be making this dip on repeat – it's heavenly with crusty sourdough or seeded crackers. This recipe is by Paulette Whitney.

"The best camembert available in Australia hails from the cool, misty pastures of Normandy, France. For us, it’s a benchmark cheese – the signature fungal and barnyard funk are a mirror of the terroir in which it originates and is crafted. Even when baked, as in this recipe here, spending a few extra bucks on a non-industrial camembert will elevate your dish. Trust us – you’ll taste the difference, and you won’t regret it. Bliss." – Ellie and Sam Studd

These tasty little bites are the ideal elegant hors d'oeuvre for special occasions. Just be warned – once served, they won't last for long! You'll need a 30cm square tray or cake pan.

Planning a brunch with friends? This beautifully presented grazing board will make for the perfect centrepiece. Your guests can enjoy the soft and fluffy freshly baked zucchini pull-apart with the flavour-packed accompaniments of their choosing, and you can sit back and enjoy the good food and great company. You'll need a 24cm round cake pan for this recipe. 

“Hot dogs got their start in the 1860s, when German migrant Charles Feltman started slinging them in a pushcart on Coney Island, giving rise to an Americana favourite. A classic New York dog – affectionately known as ‘dirty water dogs’ for the salt- and fat-licked cart water they’re warmed in – is a relatively simple affair compared to other American city standards: an all-beef frankfurter in a soft warm bun with a handful of tangy kraut and spicy brown mustard. The defining addition, for many, are sauteed onions, deliciously heightened with sweet ketchup and spices.” – Yasmin Newman. This is an edited extract from EAT NYC by Yasmin Newman, published by Smith Street Books, AUD$65.00. Photography by Alan Benson.

Just like their namesake, these gooey treats are packed with peanuts, but use rice malt syrup for a healthier sweet hit.

These cute individual bacon and egg pies look impressive, but are so easy to make. They're the ideal baked treat to dish up warm, or at room temperature, for your next brunch or picnic event. Serve with your choice of relish or sauce, or just enjoy on their own, with a sprinkle of salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper. You’ll need 8 x 3/4-cup capacity individual fluted tart pans for this recipe.

Start your dinner party with a Middle Eastern surprise sensation of carrot dip!

Crunchy and golden on the outside, gooey and cheesy on the inside... These crispy mozzarella sticks are the perfect snack, entree or share plate when you’re feeding a crowd. Plus, don’t skimp on the hot honey sauce for a decadent bite!

Indulge yourself without guilt with Shannon Harley's healthy sugar-free take on Ferrero Rocher chocolates which are packed full of protein.

After the excesses of the festive season, guilt-free desserts and snacks are top of mind. It's time to cook Shannon Harley's healthy, refined-sugar-free, work-lunch appropriate raspberry, lemon and coconut slice.

Serve these spicy corn fritters with a sweet chilli dipping sauce for an enticing entree.

Once you've tried Phoebe Wood's version of the classic french fry, you'll never go back to the store-bought, fast food kind. These baked parsnip chips with lime salt are super simple, delicious and surprisingly healthy.

Colin Fassnidge makes over a fast-food classic, using minced pork belly in a sausage roll and serving with a red capsicum jam.