Fiona Hugues

This salad recipe is so simple and delicious, it would be a crime not to share it. Silverbeet is used here as it’s easy to find in the shops and backyard. Serve as a tasty side dish for any meal. Photography by Jani Shephered/Gatherum Collectif

These hasselback kumara are a pretty cool side dish to create and taste fantastic when served with a fragrant coriander-infused sauce. Plus, they’re a smashing match for beef rib roast. Photography by Jani Shephered/Gatherum Collectif

A cheese ball is a magnificent, old-school way to feed a fair few peckish guests. This American-inspired recipe is full of salty bacon bits, creamy ranch seasoning and crunchy roasted pecans. Photography by Jani Shephered/Gatherum Collectif

You've never seen blondies like this before. Salty popcorn, sweet white chocolate, nutty peanut butter and sticky caramel are all baked into an indulgent bar in this decadent recipe. Photography by: Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif

In this recipe Kahlua is baked into a creamy white-chocolate cheesecake and topped with fluffy, coffee-flavoured mascarpone cream and smashed Ferrero Rocher chocolates. Photography by Jani Shephered/Gatherum Collectif

Top these classic chocolate parfaits with late-season plums poached in pinot noir, and you’ve got a rather fancy adult dessert. Recipe by Fiona Hugues. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif

No one does decadence quite like Fiona Hugues. Here she pushes the boat out once more with this port and prune chocolate torte recipe - a gusty and gratifying cake that's perfect enjoyed during autumn's chill. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif

This traditional Italian Easter tart recipe with a filling of lemony ricotta and nutty whole wheat is a favourite at this time of year. Enjoy chilled or gently warmed - perfect for catering to autumn's unpredictable weather. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif

We’ve kept old-school Eskimos in this adults-only lolly cake recipe and teamed them up with a little Pacific-flavoured marshmallow, toasted coconut and a slightly boozy biscuit mix. A kitsch and über-cool treat. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif

You can't go wrong with these sophisticated hot dogs and spuds. Fancy enough for adults, accessible enough for kids, this recipe gets our thumbs up. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif