As Anthony Puharich reaches for the rump, Colin Fassnidge discovers his cultured side. The result? A French-influenced Sunday roast that’s light on the washing-up but big on Gallic style.

Slow-roasted until incredibly tender, this lamb shoulder recipe is bound to impress. Recipe by Clayton Wells, of Sydney's Automata and A1 Canteen.

This one-pot wonder is the perfect way to ward off the winter chill.

What's Christmas without a tasty pork dish fringed with crackling?

Use any leftovers in a Middle Eastern-inspired wrap the next day, says Hayden.

A new twist on the classic combination of roast beef and mustard that'll go down a treat.

This may not be the quickest recipe out there, but we can guarantee it is definitely worth the wait.

Take a change from chicken in the elegant spin on roast fowl, says Colin Fassnidge

Bursting with flavours, this is anything but your average roast chook.

This recipe is based on an Emirati dish known as Mandi biryani, where the chook is roasted above the rice so the juices drip down into the rice, says Matt.

Aussie native saltbush really takes this lamb shoulder to the next level! Recipe by chef James Viles of Biota.

As reliable and classic as they come, but still utterly delicious.

A different take on the classic roast lamb, but just as delicious. This is an edited extract from Real Food by Mike: Seasonal Wholefood Recipes for Wellbeing by Mike McEnearney (published by Hardie Grant Books, RRP $45). Available now.

There's no greater combination than pork and apple.

Turkey and goose are so traditional. I like to shine a light on lesser-known cuisines at Christmas, says Matt Preston.