On the table in 30 minutes, this dish will soon be on repeat at your house. It’s easy, super tasty, filling and fresh… and makes the most of summer’s bountiful zucchini crop.

This easy Italian dinner is perfect cold weather comfort food.

"Because cauliflower is sweeter than broccoli, I usually choose hot sausage for contrast. Use day-old bread torn from inside the loaf" - Carla Lalli Music. This is an edited extract from Where Cooking Begins: Uncomplicated Recipes to Make You a Great Cook by Carla Lalli Music © 2019. Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Available now at booktopia.com.au

Colin Fassnidge does a bit of DIY on a classic Vietnamese street food to add a cheeky Aussie spin. Serve up this flavour-packed meal idea for friends, or as a fun family meal to share. "A great banh mi is loaded with lots of fillings. This Aussie-inspired version uses a really good crispy pork sausage. Overfill a long crusty baguette, serve it up whole and let everyone cut off a substantial ‘slice’ and add extra toppings as they like." – Colin Fassnidge

Sausages are a true global dish, and food writer Lucy Busuttil draws inspiration from Germany and Poland with this kielbasa (bratwurst) dish with soft pretzel rolls.

“I love Vegemite – it’s so quintessentially Australian. I use it a lot when I’m making stews, broths… anything that requires a little extra fun, a little extra depth of flavour. It’s an umami bomb!” – Khanh Ong

This hearty sausage dish is an Italian twist on bangers and mash.

This take on the classic Italian dish is the very definition of impressive comfort food.

"First Sunday back home in Melbourne from Tokyo, I made sausage rolls for myself and the kids and their lunch for the coming week. It’s something we miss, and are excited about making. I add some miso to the mince as extra flavour, and lots of vegetables. It’s our kids’ favourite." – Meg Tanaka  

“I use wagyu mince in this one as it makes for a rich saucy finish. Serve the shells open-side up, trust me! I make this spicy but you do you in that regard.”

“A modern take on curried sausages” – Matt Moran

Savoury Italian sausage and fragrant herbs are joined by two types of cheese to bring you a pizza you'll want to make again and again. Don't want to make your own dough? Use a ready-made base instead.

“We used the mildly fragrant pork and fennel sausages but any Italian-style pork sausages would work well” - Silvia Colloca.

Tired of cooking sausages the same old way? This recipe will not disappoint.

This recipe is a great idea for using up leftover snags, says Darren.