Green - Aufderhar

In ancient Egyptian days, radishes, onions, and garlic were given to workers as wages.

Prawns with herby mayo and gem lettuce

Fast and fresh, this simple prawn dish is perfect for a picnic or light meal for two during those warm Aussie summer months.

Cape Leadwort

It produces five-petalled sky-blue trumpet-shaped flowers on short racemes.

Hollyhock

It grows up to two meters with an abundance of large, funnel-shaped flowers.

Forget-Me-Not

This is a well-known, short-lived perennial that features bright blue, sometimes pink or white, tiny flowers with white or yellow eyes.

African Lily

These evergreen perennials reach heights of up to one meter and produce erect stems carrying a globe-shaped display of blue, lilac, or white blooms.

Haloumi and zucchini waffles with smoked salmon and eggs

These savoury waffles will have you looking forward to the weekend that much more.

Fines herbs and Gruyère omelette with smoked salmon

This gourmet omelette incorporates creamy Gruyère cheese and fresh herbs to create a breakfast that will make even the toughest critics smile.

Turkey breast with bacon, cherry and pecan stuffing

Turkey is a must on Christmas, so Darren Robertson has you covered with this cherry and pecan variation. Begin this recipe 3 hours ahead. You will need kitchen string.

Pumpkin focaccia with prosciutto and buffalo ricotta

“This focaccia has a great texture and is very quick to make – it doesn’t use yeast so no proving is needed” - Matt Moran.

Honey labneh and pistachio brulee tart with figs

Make the most of fig season with this showstopping dessert. Recipe by Roy Ner of Sydney's Nour restaurant.

Coconut yoghurt cake

"When it comes to storing perishables like dairy, the freezer is your best friends. Milk and yoghurt can be stored in ice cube trays and popped out to use in smoothies." - Ronni Kahn.

Chewy chocolate and salted-pretzel cookies

"Because the browned butter is melted you can prepare these by hand, which makes them a fun kids' activity. For perfectly chewy cookies, chill the dough in the fridge for a few hours or overnight," says Magdalenda Roze.

Wagyu short rib lemongrass curry

In this world of low and slow, nothing packs a punch quite like a curry.

Matt Preston's Mexican black bean and corn nachos

This nacho tray bake might be the greatest of all time! Just go heavy on the corn, sour cream and greenery to make you feel better about its 3am postprandial decadence. Vegans: use melty vegan cheese and mash two avocados with the lime juice to make a creamy ‘mole’, says Matt.

Baby chat potato salad with burrata dressing

Potato salad is always a winner, with burrata dressing taking this one to the next level.