Photography: Con Poulos | Styling: Michelle Cranston
With more than 40 years of experience in the food industry, Matt Moran knows what’s up when it comes to dinner. As a regular contributor to the Better Homes and Gardens magazine, he’s got a great collection of recipes – from seasonal, hearty pies to revamped classics, like apricot chicken – ready for you to try at home.
For a chef-quality dinner with your usual pantry staples, here are 10 Matt Moran recipes you’ll love:
Making shepherd’s pie is a must in winter. It’s warm, comforting and extremely hearty. Matt Moran’s shepherd’s pie is slightly different to the usual recipe – instead of using rich beef stock as your base, it uses lamb stock instead. Make this the next time you’ve got guests over on a cold, crisp evening.
Make something cosy and warm during winter for your guests – nothing beats a slow roast lamb shoulder. Matt Moran has perfected his recipe, using lots of garlic, lemon and herbs to create a simple yet delicious dish.
Matt Moran’s apricot chicken recipe is the upgrade your weeknight dinner rotation has been waiting for. Taking one of Australia’s most beloved retro classics and giving it a proper chef’s touch, this version swaps the packet soup mix for fresh apricots, a splash of brandy and a rich, golden chicken stock – and the result is absolutely worth it.
The savoury, citrus and briny flavours of Italy’s Mediterranean coast inspired Matt Moran’s hearty, Tuscan roast chicken recipe. This one-pan roast chicken brings the rustic flavours of Italy straight to your table with minimal effort and maximum flavour.
Matt Moran’s lamb tagine balances fragrant spices like cinnamon, cumin, and coriander with tender, slow-cooked lamb that falls apart at the touch of a fork. The secret? Patience and the right spice blend.
Cherry tomatoes, creamy buffalo mozzarella and fragrant basil come together in Matt Moran’s baked risoni. It’s a deliciously simple recipe that delivers big comfort with minimal effort. It’s rich without being heavy, simple enough for weeknights and impressive enough for guests.
Gently poached salmon complemented with a creamy yet fresh Kipler potato salad, it’s a match made in heaven. It’s simple, effective, and delicious – and you won’t be stressing in the kitchen beforehand.
Matt Moran’s 35-minute asparagus broad bean risotto is fresh, fast, and full of flavour. With the smokiness of the pancetta balanced by the creaminess of the creme fraiche, topped with sweet broad beans and crisp asparagus, this risotto recipe is perfect for relaxed entertaining, too.
Melt-in-your-mouth and fall-off-the-bone are the two phrases you want to hear about BBQ ribs, and these pork ribs by Matt Moran elicit that exact response. Although it takes a little while in the oven, the long cook time is definitely worth it!
“Everyone loves a good stuffing at Christmas time,” says the Aussie chef . This easy and delicious roast chicken recipe, stuffed with bacon, chestnuts and sweet dried apricots is perfect for your festive table.
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