“Many methods for beef wellington involve wrapping the meat in a thin crepe or blanched cabbage leaves, to keep the moisture contained and prevent the puff pastry from going soggy. A sheet of filo pastry is a simple option. This recipe is an exception to the rule of letting the meat come to room temperature before cooking, because you want the beef rare while the pastry is well cooked” – Anthony Puharich. This is an edited extract from Meat by Anthony Puharich and Libby Travers (Murdoch Books, $79.99). On sale now.
21 show-stopping centrepieces for your next dinner party
Make some room on the table for these super impressive main dishes.
Salmon wellington with white wine cream sauce
Trade up the beef for this salmon wellington, perfect for lighter-style entertaining.
Roast cauliflower with bacon and parmesan cream
Who ever said the roast centerpiece had to be meat? Definitely not us. Get in an extra serve of vegetables with this impressive and awe-inspiring cauliflower.
Lamb rack with parsley crust and cherries
Nothing quite brings people together like the perfect rack of lamb.
Chicken with lemon and rosemary
Bring citrus and rosemary to the dining table this week, with this Italian chicken dinner.
Tray-baked salmon with braised beans and leeks recipe
“I love this dish. Throw everything in a tray and let the oven do the work." – Silvia Colloca
Pork belly with bacon stuffing
Salty pork belly stuffed with bacon – what could be better?
Oven-roasted salmon with maple and mustard herb crust
Entertaining just got easier with this salmon centerpiece.
Pork wellington
“As with any meat, pork from pasture-raised beasts will give the best results” – Shannon Bennett
Turkey breast with bacon, cherry and pecan stuffing
Turkey is a must on Christmas, so Darren Robertson has you covered with this cherry and pecan variation. Begin this recipe 3 hours ahead. You will need kitchen string.
Centrepiece salmon with Thai basil and brown butter
This show-stopping salmon recipe will be the centrepiece of your entertaining table.
Slow-cook pork belly
This delectable slow-cooked pork roast is the perfect way to make a Sunday lunch special.
Roasted chicken with fennel, silverbeet and potato bake
This one-pan chicken dish takes the Sunday roast to a deliciously fresh and flavoursome new level.
Baked chicken in cacio e pepe bagna cauda sauce
“Use a good-quality chicken stock – it will make all the difference to the sauce." – Dominic Smith
Citrus-cured salmon with fennel, apple and radish salad
This cured salmon is certainly worth the wait this summer. Begin this recipe 2 days ahead.