Andrew McConnell is notorious for his weekend yum cha sessions. With this exciting menu, he shows you how to make your own Chinese banquet at home. Put your dumpling-making skills to the test and prepare for a table of full-bellies.

Baby spinach and garlic chive dumplings

Prepare your own vegetarian dumpling feast with these flavour-packed wontons.

Steamed five-spice chicken with egg fried rice

This steamed chicken is one of my favourite things to eat - I find myself steaming a chicken before I roast it now, says chef Andrew McConnell. Recipe by Andrew McConnell, of Melbourne's Ricky & Pinky.

Chicken and prawn siu mai

Make it a dumpling dinner tonight.

Andrew McConnell's comforting lemon chicken

Lemon chicken

This Chinese classic gets an Andrew McConnell makeover. The perfect way to spice up a weeknight chicken dinner with lemon, soy sauce and chilli, or whip it up for friends at your next dinner party.

Andrew McConnell's Sichuan pork dumplings

Sichuan pork dumplings with garlic chives and chilli oil

It really just doesn't get any better than these dumplings. Recipe by Andrew McConnell, of Melbourne's Ricky & Pinky.

Andrew McConnell's prawn toast

Prawn toast

These are anything but your average Chinese takeaway prawn toasts.

Smashed cucumber and radish pickle

This fragrant pickle makes a great accompaniment to any Chinese feast.

Steamed pork ribs with black bean and chilli

This recipe makes the perfect addition to any Chinese feast.

Andrew McConnell's healthy gai lan with pine nut sauce and sesame

Gai lan with pine nut sauce and sesame

This recipe is great as either a vegetarian side or a quick and simple main. Either way, it's sure to please. Recipe by Andrew McConnell, of Melbourne's Ricky & Pinky.