“There’s nothing better than crispy pork skin. It’s one of my favourite parts when slow-roasting a pork shoulder. This recipe also gives you the best part as a snack for when you’re not cooking up a storm for the family.” – Matt Moran. See notes for Matt's zero-waste tips.

These delicious fish burgers are set to be your new favourite weekend lunch. Flaky pieces of barramundi are battered in a vibrant Moroccan seasoning before being roasted to crispy perfection, then placed in between two soft brioche buns and drizzled with a zingy lime and Kewpie mayonnaise dressing. Prepare for a burst of fresh flavour that will transform your view on burgers forever.

“We take dishes that we think are delicious and transform them into pie form. We come up with a brand new pie every week. We love pies. We live and breathe the pie life! One idea that Scott had been flirting with, but wasn’t sure about, was a pie inspired by the McDonald’s Big Mac. Was it a betrayal of his fine-dining culinary roots and aspirations? Or was it just a bloody good idea? We launched the Big Thief Burger Pie as our pie of the week. It. Went. Bonkers.” – Aaron Donato and Scott Blomfield from Pie Thief, Vic

“I love a good chicken burger! This ticks all the boxes, starting with a secret ingredient in the crumb… salt & vinegar chips!” – Georgina Esdaile

“Back in our uni days, my brother, Sharon [Khoo’s wife] and I used to order a lot of cheap home delivery pizza, but we didn’t like their garlic bread. Instead we’d get frozen garlic bread from the supermarket. One day I layered it with mushrooms, cheese and bacon, and we never looked back.” – Junda Khoo

Create some southern fried goodness at home with Hayden Quinn's easy barbecued chicken drumstick recipe.

“Hot dogs got their start in the 1860s, when German migrant Charles Feltman started slinging them in a pushcart on Coney Island, giving rise to an Americana favourite. A classic New York dog – affectionately known as ‘dirty water dogs’ for the salt- and fat-licked cart water they’re warmed in – is a relatively simple affair compared to other American city standards: an all-beef frankfurter in a soft warm bun with a handful of tangy kraut and spicy brown mustard. The defining addition, for many, are sauteed onions, deliciously heightened with sweet ketchup and spices.” – Yasmin Newman. This is an edited extract from EAT NYC by Yasmin Newman, published by Smith Street Books, AUD$65.00. Photography by Alan Benson.

Elevate the cheese sandwich to new heights with this easy, oozy cheesy recipe combining buffalo mozzarella and anchovies in fried bread.

Relive your childhood nostalgia by crunching into these cheese and Vegemite pasties. An elevated version of the classic combination, these flaky, warming delights are perfect for weekend baking with the kids. You’ll need an 11.5cm round cutter for this recipe.

Mini quiches Lorraine are the perfect blend of nostalgic comfort and elegance, making them an ideal choice for any occasion. Whether you're entertaining, contributing to a bake sale or simply looking for a tasty snack for the kids, mini quiches Lorraine are the perfect crowd-pleaser for all ages. 

"These crispy, sugary fried pineapple rings are a fun take on the nostalgic fried banana. With a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of boozy caramel sauce, you’ll be in heaven." - Lucy Nunes

Matt Preston shares a healthier homemade take on fried chicken wings.

“My take on banh mi here encourages you to ‘choose your own adventure’, so to speak. In addition to the filling options below, you can also try lemongrass pork burgers, beef or shredded leftover roast chicken, such as the tom yum chicken recipe (see notes). A good banh mi should be loaded – by which I mean you must be generous with the fillings. Don’t be shy with meat, fish finger or chicken quantities, and stuff the sandwich with vegetables and herbs until it’s bursting at the seams. Finish off the sandwich with as many condiments as you can dream up: extra dollops of sambal or sriracha and more mayonnaise, always more mayonnaise.” – Lara Lee

"This chicken recipe means a lot to me. I couldn’t have figured out this recipe without the expertise of the Chinese chefs I worked with in the past. Many different tests, without a word of English coming back, but their skill on the wok and playing with different ratios to get it just right." - Chase Kojima

It’s a long way to the shop if you want a sausage roll. Stay home and make your own instead with this quick and easy sausage roll recipe.