In this issue of delicious. on Sunday, in Stellar magazine, we look at the verdant bounty of Australian produce, the best of which will be celebrated at the delicious. Produce Awards on Monday night in Melbourne. Two decades ago Australian ingredients were considered lacklustre by some industry players. But in recent times, savvy farmers, fishermen and culinary entrepreneurs have raised the bar, spiking demand for Australian fare around the globe. The delicious. Produce Awards showcases the cream of the crop, the most sustainable, ethical and palatable products from around the country as judged by 10 leading chefs, including Andrew McConnell, Matt Moran, Maggie Beer and Shannon Bennett. “We have world-class restaurants in Australia because we have world-class produce,” says Moran. “Plus we’re selling truffles to the French.”

In our weekly meal planner, ambassador for the delicious. Produce Awards, Moran, celebrates Australian ingredients by giving our produce top billing. On Monday he tosses Australian Blue Mussels with Indian spice and coconut, and on Tuesday he makes crumbed lamb cutlets with kale pesto as part of a week of easy, delicious and nourishing meals. Meanwhile, in his regular column, Matt Preston reveals how to make a magnificent meringue.

delicious. on Sunday also includes the latest news and reviews for each state on the eastern seaboard. In this week’s NSW edition, Anthony Huckstep visits Neil Perry’s new Jade Temple in the CBD. For the VIC edition, Megan Miller gets her laughing gear around a Benny Burger in Richmond. In QLD, Anooska Tucker-Evans checks out the new fitout and menu at Thomas Corner Eatery in Noosaville.

delicious. on Sunday appears in Stellar every weekend. Stellar is available in The Sunday Telegraph in New South Wales, the Sunday Herald Sun in Victoria, and The Sunday Mail in Queensland.

If you want to make it a Stellar Sunday, be sure to #makeitdelicious, too!