Chicken & Leek Pithivier
The best chicken pie! Nothing more to say. 2 x 375g puff pastry sheets 40g unsalted butter 1 leek, thinly sliced (white part…
Recipes
Potato & Caramelised Onion Galette
A galette (French) or crostata (Italian) is one of my most favourite things to cook. I find making and rolling out the pastry relaxing for…
Cassoulet
Cassoulet is one of my favourite French recipes to cook and I usually make it on the weekend so I can get other things done…
Jamaican Style Jerk Chicken with Pineapple & Mango Salsa
These hot summer days and balmy nights are exactly what I crave for most of the year. I truly can’t get enough of this weather…
Steamed Corn on the Cob with Maple Chipotle Butter
Fresh corn in the summertime is something I buy every week. My kids all love it and I use it in so many recipes, but…
Chocolate & Cherry Christmas Pudding
It’s no secret that I love chocolate and cherries together, and this is the ultimate Christmas dessert to hero my two faves. I’m super happy…
Beef Wellington
It’s one week until Christmas Day and if you haven’t already planned out your menu, then I have a classic showstopper for you. Beef…
Lamb & Eggplant Pasta with Fetta & Chilli
This is a favourite recipe of mine. The lamb mince adds so much flavour to the sauce and I looove the combination of the creamy,…
Chai Apple Cakes with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
These healthier chai apple cakes are sooo yummy! The cakes are great on their own but the creamy maple frosting really makes it extra special….
Warm Giant Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie
I’m keeping the cookie momentum going this week by sharing my dessert-sized giant cookie recipe. These toppings are our fav, but if peanuts aren’t an…
Lebanese Spicy Steamed Fish
Spring is here and Melbourne has turned on the weather to welcome in the new season. The sun is out, the breeze is warm and…
Salted Peanut & Oat Chocolate Bars
I write a lot of healthy recipes for a living, like A LOT! So whenever I see a way to make…
Mozzarella Meatballs
Firstly, this recipe makes A LOT of meatballs, around 34 good-sized meatballs, so they’re perfect for making when you have friends coming around and want…
Crumbed Slow-Cooked Beef Cheek with Jus
I made this dish for my sister’s 40th birthday last month. It was a great night and this recipe was so good to make because…
Celeriac Soup with Roquefort & Crusty Bread
Monday is calling for an easy and comforting soup and this recipe is all that, plus it’s got a punchy hit of Roquefort cheese…
Baked Crispy Chicken Drumettes with Rosemary Honey Butter
I get asked for this recipe the most. In my house, we call this KFC (Karen’s Fried Chicken) but it’s actually…
Szechuan Style Pork Noodles
A quick and easy mid-week recipe that’s spicy and satisfying. Using Riverview Farms roast pork, half the cooking is already done for you. You just…
Xinjiang Lamb Steamed Buns with Sesame Coriander Sauce
This recipe comes to you as we enter our 5th lockdown here in Melbourne. So with yet another weekend of staying…
Chocolate Crème brûlée
The only thing better than a crème brûlée is one that’s been pimped with really good dark chocolate. I mean, this is just so dreamy…
Greek Lamb Bake with Feta
I love cooking food like this in winter, when I can put dinner in the oven and let everything get super tender and delicious as…
Roast Pork Grain Bowls
Roast Pork Grain Bowls coming at you for your quick mid-week dinner inspo. This is hardly cooking, and if you have some pre-cooked quinoa or…
Lamb Koftas with Tahini Yoghurt & Aleppo Butter
I make these so often for my family, mainly because in my house, we love to eat feasting style and eat a…
Pork, Apple & Fennel Pies
Nothing says comfort food more than a freshly baked pie, and this combo is one of my favourites. Pork, apple and fennel marry up beautifully…
Steamed Coral Trout with Shiitake Fried Rice
Steaming fish is such a clean and healthy way of cooking and eating, and definitely one of my favourite dinners. I love how quick and…
Spicy Sesame Chicken with Noodles
My Spicy Sesame Chicken with Noodles is based on the deliciously spicy dan dan noodles of China. It’s a bit simpler than the original version…
One Pan Chicken & Green Peppercorns with Orzo
This is my version of my mother-in-law, Julie’s, signature dish. Chicken and green peppercorns was what she cooked for special occasions when Mat was growing…
Ricotta & Raspberry French Toast with Honey Macadamias
Here’s something for all the mums out there who’d like something a little sweet for their Mother’s Day breakfast this year. I love the combination…
Romesco Pork Ribs
I make a version of pork ribs all the time when we have people coming over. They only need a little prep to make a…
Baked Pork Sausage & Mushroom Pasta
You’ve probably read this before, but Italian pork sausage and mushrooms are one of my favourite food combos. They go so well together on pizza,…
Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce
A simple and fresh dinner made super easy using Riverview Farms ready roast pork from Coles supermarkets. These Summer rolls with Peanut sauce are great…
Blueberry Crumble Pie
I love a pie. Especially when it’s a simple and delicious filling that just sings of the season, but mostly because it’s encased in glorious…
Healthier Honey Chicken
Honey chicken was my go-to whenever we had Chinese takeaway growing up. That mix of crispy chicken and sticky honey sauce got me every time….
Crispy Lamb Greek Salad
Slow cooking isn’t just for the cold months. I braised these grass-fed lamb shanks from Our Cow until tender, then took the meat off the…
Roasted Moreton Bay Bugs with Linguine & Tomatoes
This is summer entertaining for me. A simple recipe with beautiful ingredients that can be eaten while sitting outside on a balmy night, with a…
Roast Pork Grain Bowls
This super fast and tasty bowl of goodness is the kind of food I (barely) cook when I’m pushed for time. The only real cooking…
Spicy Chipotle Pork & Cheddar Quesadillas
Mexican night has been amped up in our house with these addictively good crispy quesadillas. They are so quick and easy to make and disappear…
Tomato & Caramelised Onion Galette
Late summertime always brings the best tomatoes. The plants have spent most of the season soaking up the sunshine and the fruits of their labour…
Pizza Fritta with Ricotta, Charred Broccolini & Chilli
I love this recipe so much! It has so many of my favourite ingredients and is packed full of flavour and texture. If you’ve…
Pork Enchiladas with Black Beans
Mexican food is king in our house! My kids absolutely love it so it’s a no brainer when I don’t know what to cook. Enchiladas…
Chorizo Amatriciana with Whipped Ricotta
This is my supermarket version of the famous amatriciana sauce that is usually made with guanciale (cured pork cheek) and bucatini pasta. It is delicious,…
Peppered Beef & Caramelised Onion Crostini
Crostini are my favourite way to start a meal, especially when we have people over. Snacks are always a must and I looove crunchy bread…
Focaccia Bread
I fell in love with focaccia bread again last year when I went to Rome. This recipe is inspired by how the famous bonci restaurants…
Chicken, Kale & Almond Spaghetti
It’s pretty hard to beat an olive oil based spaghetti dish for a quick but delicious dinner. This dish has so many flavours I love…
Spicy Pork Vindaloo
I never tire of a curry, especially one that only takes 30 minutes to cook when throwing in some leftover roast pork. I unashamedly…
Roast Pork with Caramelised Maple Pears & Shallots
SERVES 4 PREP 10 MIN COOK 15 MIN What you’ll need: 1 x Riverview Roast Pork, sliced or 800g cooked roast pork loin mashed potatoes,…
Healthy Chocolate Chunk Oat Cookies
Cookies!! Today I’m sharing my recipe for these healthy chocolate chunk cookies that are just AMAZING. They have been my go-to bake while we’ve been…
Pork & Chorizo Rice
Basmati rice is one of my go-to pantry staples. It soaks up any flavours and spices you add to it really well, which means…
Roast Pork Bun Cha Bowl
Bun Cha is traditionally made with charcoal grilled pork patties but always with noodles and lots of fragrant fresh herbs. I’ve replaced the patties here…
Pork Spaghettini with Crackling Pangratatto
An olive oil based sauce is my absolute favourite way to eat spaghetti. I eat every type of pasta (obviously), it’s delicious, but an oil…
Pumpkin Pilaf with Almonds, Pomegranate & Mint
I love a one-pan dinner and especially one that’s as simple as a pilaf. I make different versions of this at least once a fortnight….