Quinoa

If you've got the time, toast the quinoa in a little grapeseed oil until it's golden brown before adding the water - it adds a great nutty flavour that works well with the asparagus.

Chickpea, quinoa and kale soup with labne recipe - Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat, add onion and garlic and sauté until translucent (4-5 minutes).

The Henry Austin’s hearty braised beef shin is slow cooked until the meat is so tender it’s almost falling off the bone. Accompanied by their mixed grain salad and a herby yoghurt sauce, it's a perfectly balanced and comforting meal.

For a quick dinner, this sumac-spiced roast lamb packs quite a punch. You could grill it on the barbecue for a smokier flavour, which would work well with the broccoli tabbouleh.

As a native Andes grain, quinoa adds a fluffy, delicate touch to the avocado, egg and beetroot salad.

This is an impressive entrée to bring to the table. Crack open the crust at the table so your guests get the scent of pumpkin, then take it to the kitchen to finish the presentation.

A speedy way to use up extra quinoa with in-season zucchini.

Australian Gourmet Traveller fast recipe for corn and avocado soup with goat’s feta

Grains, greens, citrus and goat’s curd recipe, Penfolds Magill Estate, South Australia

Emma Knowles fast recipe for quinoa pilaf with beetroot, egg and tahini yoghurt.