“When breaking down the chicken, separate dark meat into legs and thighs and cut the white meat in two, leaving the wings and the breast plate attached,” says Aaron Turner. Begin this recipe 1 day ahead. You will need a kitchen thermometer. This is an edited extract from The Hot Chicken Project by Aaron Turner (Hardie Grant, $48).

“A rich stew of two of my favourite things, braised smoked pork and preserved beans. This makes a hearty side or a meal all of its own,” says Aaron Turner. This is an edited extract from The Hot Chicken Project by Aaron Turner (Hardie Grant, $48).

"These are great sprinkled with smoked paprika or freshly ground black pepper, drizzled with honey or coated with hot sauce, but my preferred option is to smother the lot in ranch,” says Aaron Turner. You will need a kitchen thermometer for this recipe. This is an edited extract from The Hot Chicken Project by Aaron Turner (Hardie Grant, $48).

“No matter what the occasion, a good pickle just can’t be beaten," says Aaron Turner. Begin this recipe 1 week ahead. This is an edited extract from The Hot Chicken Project by Aaron Turner (Hardie Grant, $48).

“I grew up on the coastline of southern Australia, famous for its rock lobster (aka crayfish), so it made sense for me to include this take on the famous New England lobster roll here [at The Hot Chicken Project]," says Aaron Turner. This is an edited extract from The Hot Chicken Project by Aaron Turner (Hardie Grant, $48).

"You can fill these with anything you like, really – fresh berries, stewed fruit, canned fruit – and they can also be easily adapted to make them work for savoury fillings, just omit the sugar from the pastry," says Aaron Turner. Begin this recipe 1 day ahead. You will need a kitchen thermometer. This is an edited extract from The Hot Chicken Project by Aaron Turner (Hardie Grant, $48).