Impress your guests with Matt Moran's mouth-watering chermoula rump cap skewers and delicious pickled onions. Serve alongside a fresh salad.
Take the stress out of Sunday with these chef-approved dinner ideas
It’s the weekend and the last thing you want to do is spend ages cooking dinner on the universal day of rest, so why not let the experts show you how it’s done? Colin Fassnidge, Matt Moran, Matt Preston and Rick Stein are just some of the top chefs with recipes included here, perfect for when you’re stumped for Sunday dinner. Whether your family demands a barbecue, pie, pasta, stir fry, roast, soup or a vegetarian option, we’ve got you covered. Easy, tasty, and top chef approved.
Saltbush lamb lollipops with river mint sauce
Take these little lamb lollipops to the next level with this punchy native seasoning.
Colin Fassnidge's barbecued smoky butterflied chicken
Crank up the barbie – Colin Fassnidge cooks up a fresh, summery take on the classic roast chicken.
Yotam Ottolenghi's fish pie with a sourdough crust
“Using sourdough as a crust leaves you with a happy balance of crispy bits on top and softer bits where the bread has absorbed the creamy sauce.” – Yotam Ottolenghi. The renowned chef gives the traditional fish pie a tasty spin, using butter-soaked bread cubes that pair perfectly with a chunky seafood sauce.
Whole-roasted cacio e pepe cauliflower
Matt Preston shares an easy, cheesy main that showcases roasted cauliflower.
Fresh ideas
Mushrooms
Their earthy, sweet and buttery taste add another dimension to many dishes in a variety of cuisines.
Nornie Bero's barbecued seafood paella
Nornie Bero adds Australian flavour to a classic Spanish dish.
Roast chicken panzanella
As reliable and classic as they come, but still utterly delicious.
Turmeric and coconut fish curry
Whiting is a delicate fish that requires minimal cooking. It's the perfect match for the gently spiced flavours of this easy weeknight dish. If you love the flavours of Indian and Sri Lankan cuisines, this family-friendly curry recipe will become a firm dinner favourite.
Chicken and egg pastia
Chicken mince becomes a Middle Eastern showstopper in this Matt Moran recipe. Bake fresh for weekend dinner and enjoy the leftovers for a workday lunch.
Chicken, corn and asparagus soup
The classic chicken and corn soup recipe gets a Matt Moran makeover.
Butterflied lamb with herb couscous and labneh
Wrap shredded lamb and couscous in pita bread for tomorrow’s lunch box, says Shannon Bennett.
Kingfish sashimi with soba noodles, celery, fennel and apple
The success of this dish relies on the freshness of the kingfish, says Colin Fassnidge
Pumpkin risotto with burnt butter and sage
Often served with pasta, burnt butter and crisp sage also complement this risotto beautifully.
Green pea and ham hock soup
It's pea and ham soup, but not as you know it. Try Matt Moran's version for a surprising take on this classic winter favourite.
Chicken stroganoff
Colin Fassnidge is bringing this old classic back in a mid-week or weekend, get-it-cooked-in-no-time kind of way. You'll love it!