Snapper Macadamia Nut Pesto by Benjamin Christie

While I was an apprentice chef at the Watermark restaurant in Sydney, the kitchen brigade took turns on who would create the fish of the day offering. The best fish dishes often sold out by the middle of service. Although this dish is not one of the specials we created, it is rather similar in presentation and style to those we…

Wattleseed Beef Tenderloin by Benjamin Christie

Whilst working at the Duxton Hotel in Singapore a few years back, I was inspired by a French chef who used to make dish he called Coffee Beef. The dish does sound unusual, however my version using wattleseed is rather subtle compared to the over powering strong coffee aromas that his dish produced. I first did this dish whilst guest…

A Warm Salad of leeks and white beans by Brett Ede

Potato & peas dry curry by Renu Guru

"This is usually made as a gravy curry, but I like to make it dry too. It tastes as good and goes well with Roti, naan or just plain rice. Not many ingredients go into this dish yet this is full of flavour and very satisfying."

Chilli Leek Spaghetti by Toria

Lovely quick pasta dish with just a hint of spice. I add more chilli.