“This is a pizza bianca, or white pizza, meaning no tomato sauce is used." – Dominic Smith

Taiwanese food is a great mix of local dishes with influences from China, Japan and Southeast Asia. Popcorn chicken is a popular street food in Taipei, and once you try it you’ll see why. The crunchy texture of the sweet potato flour coating is incredible.

Nothing beats homemade foccacia bread, topped with rosemary and potatoes.

This gozleme is the perfect combination of fresh greens and feta.

"The lap cheong sausage has a hint of spiced sweetness that is a good foil for the olives. Serve with these crunchy pickles and you’ll be singing ballads – pronto." – Monty Koludrovic

No one can say no to this sweet Greek pastry, especially if offered at a party.

Just when you thought homemade hummus couldn't get better, here's two ways to turn the classic dip into show-stopping starters. This is an edited extract from Falastin by Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley (Ebury, $49.99).

This top chorizo and zucchini toastie is ideal as a light summer meal.

These savoury pastries are filled with lamb mince, and couldn't be more delicious.

The easiest way to impress guests is with a homemade dip. Especially when it's as good as this one...

"These crispy snacks are just the thing to cut through indulgent cheese-and-pepper dipping sauce." – Dominic Smith.

"This nacho tray bake might be the greatest Mexican dish of all time! Just go heavy on the corn, sour cream and greenery to make you feel better about its 3am postprandial decadence. Vegans: use melty vegan cheese and mash two avocados with the lime juice to make a creamy ‘mole’." – Matt Preston

This Neapolitan pizza is so much better than ordering in, and almost as easy.

Katie Quinn Davies gives popcorn a gourmet make-over with this stylish food gift idea.

This Spanish flatbread is the perfect combination of dough and slow-roasted tomatoes.