“This is a classic, simple, authentic recipe and, in my opinion, it cannot be improved. Cuban bread, roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, mustard and lots of butter... that’s it. This sandwich is one of the country’s greatest culinary contributions to the world for good reason. I hope you give this a try.” – Danielle Alvarez. You’ll need to start this recipe a day ahead.

The magic of cheese-making lies in the process, say Ellie and Sam Studd, who take their time with a luxurious French onion soup complete with cheesy, toasty topping.

Because one cheese is never enough. Double the cheese on the double tonight with this quick and easy carbonara recipe.

No more wasting those random cheese remains at the back of the fridge. This pasta bake puts them to great use.

Warren Mendes has blessed us with the easiest risotto recipe... ever. No stirring, and as impressive as ever, this risotto is a cold weather favourite.

"You can go down the path of mincing your own pork or buy it minced from a good producer. You want a nice amount of fat for texture and flavour, but not too much for a dish like meatballs or they will be mushy." – Joel Valvasori-Pereza

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

This easy dish is certainly a crowd pleaser. Begin this recipe 1 day before.

The only thing better than a hot chocolate on a chilly winter's night is when it comes with a little something extra to warm you up.

This herby potato and leek soup is perfect for an autumn evening.

Oozy, cheesy, delicious.

This creamy broccoli soup will have you wishing winter lasts all year.

This Italian sausage and white bean braise is a super-easy variation on meatballs, according to Gaby Chapman and Jen Petrovic. This recipe is an edited extract from Plan, Buy, Cook by Gaby Chapman and Jen Petrovic (published by Hardie Grant, $29.99).

“This is the Italian way of preparing mac ’n’ cheese, without the need to make a béchamel sauce. You can use a mixture of any cheeses you have in the fridge.” This recipe is an extract from Gennaro’s Fast Cook Italian by Gennaro Contaldo ($39.99, Harper Collins).

This warming is perfect for a cold night, or as a hearty vegetarian main.