Dress your oysters to impress with these garlic, chilli and pepperberry vinegar smoked oysters by Darren Robertson and Mark LaBrooy of Three Blue Ducks fame.
15 easy recipes to pair with cider this summer
Looking to beat the heat with a cold cider in hand? Here, we list the ultimate recipes to pair with the new drink of summer – cider. Entertaining has never been so easy.
Poppyseed cheese biscuits
Leading Melbourne chef, Andrew McConnell, celebrates the best of Australia's producers. The flavour of the artisan cheese in these savoury biscuits will have you going back for seconds.
Ashed goat's cheese with candied fennel and walnuts
This cheese dish, designed by leading Melbourne chef Andrew McConnell, can be served as a starter or a savoury dessert. It's quick and easy – the challenge is in sourcing the best produce you can.
Jamie Oliver's baked chorizo croquetas
Inspired by Latin flavours, these bite-sized snacks by Jamie Oliver are always a crowd favourite.
Colin Fassnidge's lamb and harissa sausage rolls
Everyone loves a sausage roll, and there is no way to please a crowd more than to serve up homemade ones. Here's a recipe that will impress.
Sage pork neck skewers
Pork and sage is the perfect pairing for these tasty skewers topped with chilli salsa.
Fancy sausages on a roll
Michelin-starred Jason Atherton's modern take on the hot dog is the perfect way to greet guests at your next soiree.
Cheese and onion flatbread pizzas
Set the tone for your favourite British dish with these tasty cheese and onion flatbread starters by Michel-starred Jason Atherton.
Beer-battered flathead with quick tartare and dill salt
Fish and chips are an easy midweek meal the whole family will love. Just add a fresh salad and a cold beer from the fridge.
Sticky pork rashers
This no-fuss, Asian sticky pork rasher recipe is best served with an easy green salad to make the perfect mid-week dinner. Roast in the oven and watch them disappear from the plate.
Colin Fassnidge's ham hock and cheddar pie
With a cider in hand, this is the perfect way to end a long day at work. You'll want to make two of these...they have a habit of disappearing very quickly.
Justine Schofield's roast pork belly with chargrilled peach salsa
“I love changing the hero protein on the table. Pork, with its succulent meat and crispy crackling, is paired here with a hint of spice,” says Justine Schofield.
Barbecued whole fish with lemongrass and turmeric
Up your seafood platter game with this barbecue whole fish by Darren Robertson and Mark LaBrooy of the Three Blue Ducks fame.
Sausage meatballs with chickpeas
A gluten-free Italian dish using a can of chickpeas instead of spaghetti to cut out the carbs but still keep it hearty.
Japanese kingfish lettuce cups
"Kingfish doesn't dry out when minced," says Shannon Bennett. Make it the star ingredient in these healthy, bite-sized lettuce cups.