WHERE IS WINTER WITHOUT A GUTSY SAUCE TO ACCOMPANY A JUICY STEAK OR EVEN A ROAST CHICKEN? THIS IS MORE OF A RAGOUT TYPE SAUCE

150g panko crumbs 1 clove of crushed garlic 1 tsp. ground ginger 2 tsps. curry powder 1 tsp. ground cumin 2 tsps. ground coriander 1 tsp. black mustard seeds 1 tsp. chilli flakes 2 tsps. caster sugar Pinch of salt 3 free range eggs, beaten 100g plain flour with a pinch of salt 1 cauliflower, broken in to small florets Sunflower oil for deep frying Sauce: Handful of chopped parsley Handful of chopped coriander leaves Handful of chopped mint leaves 1 tbsp. tamarind paste 1 tsp. maple syrup 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 tsps. lime juice Pinch of salt 2 tbsps. water

I love a carrot cake . Usually walnuts are used however who doesn't want to take advantage of the local new season pecans at our local markets . Happy baking!

A different take on veal to warm up a dinner party.

This recipe features on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, courtesy of Kirsten Tibbals

I seriously love cooking on the Weber more in winter cooler temperature make us feel more cosy and accentuate the taste buds and smell . Replaced the traditional peanuts with our wonderful local macadamias

Salmon with a twist.

This recipe was featured on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, courtesy of Alice Zaslavsky.

The Portuguese have a double gene for flavours. They keep it simple, they rely on extremely good produce. This dish has such a unique flavour. It's ideal with all wines. A good Lisbon paste is the trick!

500g turnip, peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks 500g parsnip, peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks 500g swede, peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks 500g Brussel sprouts, peeled and halved 2 onions, sliced 3 generous tbsp. wholegrain mustard 3 tbsp. honey 4 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. chopped rosemary 1 1/2 cups cream Salt and freshly ground black pepper For the topping: 1 good handful porridge oats 4 thick slices stale bread, whizzed to coarse crumbs in a processor or panko crumbs 1 handful toasted walnuts or hazelnuts, roughly chopped 25g unsalted butter, melted 30g strong Cheddar, grated

This recipe features on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, courtesy of David Hall of Pure South Dining

This recipe features on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, courtesy of David Hall of Pure South Dining.

400g pork/beef mince 1 egg 1 onion, grated 1/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs 1/2 tsp. allspice 1/4 tsp. ground cloves Pinch of nutmeg 1 tbsp. olive oil 20g butter 150ml beef stock 2 tbsp. brown sugar Lingonberry sauce, sour cream, dill and parsley potatoes, baby cos leaves and cucumber wedges to serve

2 granny smith apples, coarsely grated 2 beetroots 1/4 tsp. ground clove 2 star anise 1/2 nutmeg finely grated 200ml balsamic vinegar 150g caster sugar

A fresh and light dish.

Sometimes these old desserts are just the ticket on a winter's night. We have used a little lemon myrtle powder to add that native home growing touch to this gorgeous pudding.

When you see a Korma-style dish on an Indian menu it generally means it's a rich, fragrant, creamy and very mild curry that includes cardamom, is thickened with nuts and enriched with yoghurt. An absolute crowd-pleaser, wonderful way to introduce curry to children and perfect for cold wet nights.

This recipe features on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, shared by Jad Choucair of Mankoushe.

This recipe featured on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, shared by Jad Choucair of Mankoushe.

Always something nice about discovering new dishes by utilising left overs from the night before . Seriously who doesn't love a bowl of pasta with a rich ragout of slow braised meat . Add a fresh twist with sweet seasonal peas from the markets .

170g/6oz self-raising wholemeal flour 170g/6oz plain flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 290ml/1/2 pint buttermilk

This recipe features on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, shared by Hetty McKinnon, founder of Surry Hills community kitchen Arthur Street Kitchen and author of new cookbook 'Neighbourhood'.

Spring has definitely in the air well and truly. Loving the produce, country aromas, and appearance as I cycle through the country side. I love asparagus... this local stuff growing by a great friend and awesome farmer. Side dishes are often overlooked but are a very important part to a great meal.

Delicious Australian dish with fresh Lilly Pilly and finger lime spritzer.

This recipe features on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, shared by Dan Hunter, chef and owner of Otways' restaurant Brae.

This recipe features on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, shared by Dan Hunter, chef and owner of Otways' restaurant Brae.

This recipe features on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, shared by Dan Hunter, chef and owner of Otways' restaurant Brae.

2 egg yolks 400ml vegetable oil 20g Dijon mustard 10ml vinegar 1/2 a lemon, juiced Salt and pepper

1kg Granny Smith apples, unpeeled and chopped 6 cups water White sugar 1 cup of mint leaves

This recipe features on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, shared by Alice Zaslavsky.

Medallions of Beef, with pan juice sauce, wilted cherry tomatoes, any old wine and basil. Really nice with a potato salad, with fresh spring peas and crispy bacon pieces. Something I do very often is knock up quick tasty dinner utilising your favourite heavy-based frying pan.

2kg leg of lamb 1/4 cup olive oil Good pinch of sea salt flakes and black pepper 3 cloves of garlic, sliced 2 red chillies, sliced 1 cup mint jelly Potato bake: 1.5kg sabago potatoes 3 cups chicken stock 100g butter, melted Handful mint leaves, picked

A simple summer seafood dish!

This recipe features on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, shared by Martin Zozaya of El Atino & Co.

125g butter, softened 1 cup caster sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 and 1/2 cups plain flour, sifted 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp. pepper leaf spice, ground 1 cup white chocolate chips 1/3 cup raw macadamia nuts, chopped

Love this time of year where our makers are abundant with the sweet aroma of fresh basil . Here is my take on a fancy potato salad of macadamia pesto , crispy prosciutto, sweet cherry tomatoes

honeycomb 40 g (11/2 oz) honey 70 g (21/2 oz) glucose syrup 200 g (7 oz) caster (superfine) sugar 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda), sifted mousse 200 g (7 oz/11/3 cups) chopped good-quality dark chocolate, such as couverture (see note, page 235) 40 g (11/2 oz) unsalted butter, chopped 4 eggs, separated 150 g (51/2 oz/2/3 heaped cup) sugar espresso sauce 250 ml (9 fl oz/1 cup) espresso coffee 100 g (31/2 oz/1/2 cup) sugar 2 tablespoons kahlua

200 gm flaked salt 200 gm brown sugar 1 side ocean trout, skin on, pinboned 1/2 cup smoking shavings/sawdust Salad 1 butter lettuce 1 baby endive lettuce 2 Lebanese cucumbers 200 ml creme fraiche 100 ml vinaigrette (25 ml sherry vinegar, 25 ml olive oil, 50 ml grape seed oil) Salt and pepper 2 Granny Smith apples 1 stick celery Bunch chives

These tasty little Indian Fritters will convert a body who has a dislike of cauliflower. Served simply with a minty yogurt they are simply delicious.

Sweetened whipped cream with vanilla

100g Flour 250g Sugar 8 Egg yolks 1lt Milk Vanilla or other preferred flavouring

chicken thigh fillets, skinless and cut in to finger length strips 100g melted butter 1 tbsp. native tomato spice mix plum and chilli bottled sauce

This recipe features on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, shared by John Susman.

Quick easy fresh summer dish.

Fresh, summer BBQ staple.

I love the texture of a cool tasting coconut custard with market fragrant strawberries macerated in well more coconut liqueur.

This recipe features on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, shared by Alice Zaslavsky, author of Alice's Food A-Z.

Salmon and fennel at its best.

This recipe featured on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, weekdays at 3.30PM, shared by Darren Purchese, Pastry Chef/Director of Burch & Purchese Sweet Studio. This is an edited extract from his book Lamingtons & Lemon Tart, published by Hardie Grant Books, and available nationally.

For the pastry casing: 200g plain flour 100g butter 50g sugar zest of half a lemon 1g vanilla seed 1/2 egg (beat egg, then halve it - should be about 25g) For the curd: 450ml water 180g sugar 75g cornflour 3ea lemons 45g butter 4 eggs For the Italian meringue: 4 x egg whites 270g caster sugar 1 x drop lemon juice 100ml water