Three decades since The Cook’s Companion first hit shelves, its classic passionfruit-topped pavlova remains the gold standard. Here’s how to nail the 1996 original – from mastering the oven to avoiding any weeping.

This bake is from the iconic cookbook, The Cook’s Companion, which turns 30 this month. Keep it in your apron pocket for when the bananas are about to turn.

The decorated Aussie chef’s bestselling book, The Cook’s Companion, turns 30 this month. To celebrate, we’re sharing her tried-and-true roast chicken recipe (and a shortcut for when you’re in a pinch).

For 60 years, Aussie food educator and cook Stephanie Alexander has been expanding our cooking repertoires and encouraging us to get busy in the kitchen. Her latest book, Fresh, is all about getting kids and adults alike into healthy cooking habits, and this veg-loaded recipe is no different.

With her latest cookbook, Fresh, the doyenne of Australian cooking continues her mission to get more veggies in our diets, and lure people of all ages and skill levels into the kitchen. This quick-to-make huevos rancheros is a tasty, healthy start to the day, loaded with ingredients that won’t make too much of a dent in your bank account, and an easy project for the kids.

This easy tomato-and-basil salad by the iconic Aussie chef is best made in late summer and autumn, when tomatoes are at their best. “All one really needs for success is great tomatoes and excellent extra-virgin olive oil.”

This dish, from the influential Aussie chef’s 18th cookbook, hails from Spain’s north-east. Its robust balance of flavours makes it an impressive crowd-pleaser.