Entree

Quick & easy

Bruschetta with cherry tomatoes, basil, olives and feta

Turn this easy dinner party starter into light dinner by adding roasted capsicum or slices of cured meat.

< 30 mins
Neil Perry

Dinner party

Puttanesca rice-stuffed tomatoes

The pasta sauce’s pantry ingredients flavour the filling of these “gorgeous red orbs”.

1-2 hrs
Danielle Alvarez

Vegetarian

Adam Liaw’s kimchi fritters

Jeon are savoury Korean pancakes, but pan-sized ones can be difficult to flip. Try this smaller version for something easier to make.

30 mins - 1 hr
Adam Liaw

Summer seafood

Tuna crudo with tomato vinaigrette and bruschetta

Any sashimi-grade raw fish will work in this elegant and satisfying snack or starter.

< 30 mins
Julia Busuttil Nishimura

Fakeaway

Skip takeaway tonight, rustle up these bouncy Chinese-inspired steamed buns instead

Quicker than you can place a takeaway order, you can rustle up these Chinese-inspired steamed buns filled with spicy pork mince, crunchy cabbage and cucumber.

< 30 mins
Jessica Brook

Summer seafood

Crab and fresh corn cakes with chilli mayonnaise

These crumbed patties are so simple to throw together, you’ll wonder why they aren’t more popular in Australia.

< 30 mins
Danielle Alvarez

Quick & easy

Adam Liaw’s classic bruschetta

As with most simple recipes, the quality of the ingredients is crucial. Make these with excellent tomatoes, beautiful bread and delicious, fruity olive oil. That way, you don’t need to trick up the flavour with balsamic vinegar – but you can add some if you like.