Making this salad always reminds me of those long and carefree summer days when time stops and you have no idea what day it is.

The story of Blue poles is part of Canberra folklore, and I fondly remember my first school trip to the gallery to see the painting. My mum named her slice Brown poles, poking fun at the furore and cementing the story in my head forever.

Every time there is a family gathering, her roast chicken with its burnished skin graces the dining table.

Preserved apricots with vanilla ice cream is one of my favourite desserts, but for a special occasion I press them into a baked custard tart and sprinkle it with thyme.

Enjoy Nagi Maehashi’s (aka RecipeTin Eats) first-ever recipe for Sticky Pantry Chicken.

I know fish pie is divisive, but whenever I think of my dad in the kitchen, this is the dish that comes to mind.