Celebrity chefs give a modern twist on old-school recipes
Some of these dishes might be considered old-school — think shepherd’s pie — but celebrity chefs like Colin Fassnidge and Hayden Quinn have added their own personal touches.
There are some foods which bring back memories from your childhood with just one taste — and it’s magical.
Delicious has gathered some recipes by celebrity chefs of some of their old-school favourites.
Embrace the nostalgia with these recipes from the likes of Colin Fassnidge, Matt Preston, Hayden Quinn, Matt Moran and Shannon Bennett — as well as a couple of recipes from a well-known butcher and foodie.
COLIN FASSNIDGE
Warming lamb shank shepherd’s pie
If you’re after a hearty dish for dinner, Colin Fassnidge and Anthony Puharich have done the legwork for you, and the recipe is as easy as pie.
Colin Fassnidge reinvents the classic beef Wellington.
Colin Fassnidge is bringing this old classic back in a mid-week, get-it-cooked-in-no-time kind of way.
HAYDEN QUINN
Sausages, onion gravy, mash and brussels sprout slaw
“An English pub classic for hearty appetites,” Hayden Quinn says.
MasterChef favourite Hayden Quinn describes this as “mum’s favourite recipe with a few twists”.
MATT PRESTON
We’re all on the hunt for the authentic, whether it’s a dining experience with locals or a meal of undisputed origin.
But the inauthentic – those crazy riffs and bizarre knock-offs – can be just as rewarding as the original, says Matt Preston, celebrating ‘Italian fare’ in its weird and wonderful incarnations with this fettuccine Alfredo.
Mr Kransky’s panel van meatloaf
Food snobs of the world pay heed. It’s time to put down your truffle grater and cast pretension aside – Matt Preston is here to give thanks to the ‘common as muck’ foods you secretly crave.
The classic fish finger sandwich gets a spring refresh.
Matt Preston’s easy recipe for homestyle version of chicken schnitzel is made even better thank to his delicious recipe for fresh coleslaw.
SHANNON BENNETT
Easy meatballs in tomato sauce
“American, particularly New York, cooking is summarised by this iconic combination,” Shannon Bennett says.
“My version of the meatball can be adapted to make meatloaf, sausage rolls and everything in-between.”
“As with any meat, pork from pasture raised beasts will give the best results,” Shannon Bennett says.
“Combine this with fresh tagliatelle and you have a version close to the original ragù from the city of Bologna,” Shannon Bennett says.
“This recipe travelled across the Atlantic with the Italian migrants, and the classic American dish was born.”
MATT MORAN
This shepherd’s pie by celebrity chef Matt Moran is the star comfort food dish of the season, rest assured your whole family will enjoy this one.
“A modern take on curried sausages,” Matt Moran says.
ANTHONY PUHARICH
Butcher and food author
“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,” Anthony Puharich says.
This is an edited extract from Meat by Anthony Puharich and Libby Travers (Murdoch Books, $79.99). On sale now.
“My burger hack? Always remember to work with cold hands and cold meat,” Anthony Puharich says.
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Originally published as Celebrity chefs give a modern twist on old-school recipes
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