Nostalgia

The hummingbird cake is an Australian favourite. This recipe is deliciously moist, packed with fresh bananas and crushed pineapple, and topped with a tart lemon cream cheese frosting.

Caramelised onion, fennel and ricotta pies re-create the magic of a trip to Athens. The recipe works as a main, but can also be halved and served as canapés, warm or cold.

Inspired by cupboard ingredients, this no-fuss chicken casserole will feed the whole family. Succulent chicken legs, classic Mediterranean spices and Puy lentils merge into a warming, comforting stew.

This tomato bruschetta will transport you to the sunny isles of Greece. Use good quality ripe tomatoes and high-quality olive oil for full flavour expression.

Greek spinach pie (Spanakopita) is a family favourite, blending a refreshing combination of herbs – dill, mint, parsley – with salty fetta and delicate ricotta, this recipe is perfect all year round. Serve with chilli jam or chutney.

Full of healthy fats and potassium, smashed avocado on toast, is a nutritious and quick breakfast option. Pair it with Vegemite for a Vitamin B boost, or serve it with goat cheese, hummus, bacon, poached eggs or freshly chopped coriander! The possibilities are endless.

The smell of seasonal apples baking in the oven and soft notes of cinnamon bring warm feelings of comfort and joy. Whip up this dairy-free version of the original to hit all the right notes.

Crimson butternut squash is matched with salty fetta and crunchy roasted walnuts in this delicious tart. A favourite for bake sales, serve it warm with a leafy salad of chicory and radicchio and its sure to disappear.

A festive ode to those long Winter nights, try this boozy hot chocolate after dinner instead of pudding.