Cevapcici with Flatbread & Almond Salsa
I came up with this combination for my friend, Ivy, when she was having a party. Everyone loved it so much that I had to…
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Spicy Prawn & Chorizo Tacos
I cook Mexican at least once a fortnight. My kids love the flavours and I enjoy coming up with new ways to introduce different ingredients…
Spaghettini with Prawns, Artichoke & Lemon
All these balmy summer days in Melbourne have me wanting to cook and eat so much fish and seafood. This is my absolute favourite dish…
Roast Turkey
I love how readily available turkey is in Australia around Christmas time because I am a big fan. However, the only way I cook a…
Choc Banana Pancakes
These pancakes happen to be vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar free, but they also happen to be delicious and really quick to make; essential elements…
Pistachio & Raspberry Friands
Baking doesn’t get much simpler than this … minimal ingredients, quick prep, all in one bowl and a perfect little cake ensues. Pistachios are replacing…
Spicy Chicken Wings
Be prepared to make a double batch of these because everybody goes in for more and they really are an easy and delicious way to…
Salmon Poke Bowl
Oh Hawaii. One of my favourite places in the world to holiday and in fact, I was there this time last year with my family….
Asian Crispy Chicken Burgers
Crispy fried chicken that’s juicy, spicy and delicious is something I can really get excited about cooking and eating. This isn’t tricky to make and…
Buttermilk Pancakes with Caramelised Bananas
This recipe can also be used to make waffles if you prefer, like 2 of my kids do so I do make both and they…
Kale and Ricotta Gnudi with Brown Butter
Vegetarian heaven right here. I sometimes like to serve these with toasted flaked almonds for some crunch, if you happen to have some in your…
Mortadella Meatballs in Sugo
Meatballs are a cheap and tasty way to feed a family and these ones are very popular with my 3 kids. Sometimes I serve them…
Orange Syrup Bundt Cake
I love this cake because it’s super easy as everything goes into a food processor, whole oranges and all. It’s moist and is really delicious…
Spanish Chicken with Almonds and Saffron
The flavours of Spain really sing to me and I love cooking food that reminds me of a holiday. The smell of saffron and chicken…
The Best Homemade Pizza
I have been making pizzas at home since I was a kid. My Mum would often cook pizzas, usually on the weekend, and it was…
Ricotta Doughnuts with Chocolate Hazelnut Sauce
Doughnuts are a real treat for me and they couldn’t get easier than these. Ricotta is one of my favourite ingredients and they bring great…
Honey & Spice Baked Porridge with Pears
An easy breakfast recipe of baked porridge with honey, spices and pears makes for a slow Sunday morning and gives you more time to cosy…
French Toast with Orange Caramel & Ricotta
Breakfast in bed never looked so good! This flavour combination is so delicious you’ll definitely be asking for this again soon. It’s my absolute favourite…
Pork Loin with Sausage, Pear & Pistachio Stuffing
SERVES 6-8 / PREP 20 MIN / COOK 90 MIN What you’ll need: 30g butter 1 pear, peeled, cored & cut into 2cm dice 2 tbs olive…
Beef Tacos with Chimichurri
The best beef tacos. Ever. What you’ll need … 1 kg beef chuck cut into large chunks 1 tbsp olive oil 2 cups beef stock…
Smokey Chicken Tostadas
This is summer food at its best. These little Mexican bites are easy to prepare and I LOVE the fresh and zesty flavours so much!…
Lemon Myrtle and Pistachio Shortbreads
What you’ll need … 250 gm unsalted butter, soft 1 tsp ground lemon myrtle leaf ¾ cup icing sugar, sifted 2 cups plain flour 2…
Potato Rosti with Smoked Trout
What you’ll need … 3 medium desiree potatoes (350 gm), peeled and coarsely grated ½ tsp fine salt 1 egg 1 tbs plain flour 20…
Roasted cauliflower with pearl couscous and feta
This cauliflower dish is one of my favourite winter recipes, and I often make…
Madeleines with pumpkin caramel
Today I’m sharing a favourite recipe of mine for Madeleines to celebrate Bastille day. I have such great memories and affection for France and I…
Roast pork belly with spiced apples
One of the questions I get asked the most is how to get a really crispy crackling on roast pork, and it’s easier than you…
Fig and almond tart with honeyed ricotta
This tart sings of Autumn to me, as it’s when the fig tree is full of ripe fruit ready for picking by the bucket load….
Hot Cross Buns with Dark Chocolate and Orange Glaze
This recipe for hot cross buns has already been a big winner in my house the past couple weeks and I’ll be making them again…
Spiced Chocolate and Fig Tart
This chocolate tart is spiced with the flavours of Easter and the ubiquitous hot cross bun. The warm spices go incredibly well with chocolate…
Crunchy quinoa veggie burger with pickled beetroot
This is some seriously addictive feel-good food. I’ve been making a similar version of this healthy veggie burger for years but I’ve managed to…
My meat pie
The smell of hot meat pies always takes me back to my primary school and the walk from the canteen to our classroom. I…
Chocolate and Nutella tartlets with Hazelnut praline
My Mum is the best kind of entertainer. When her friends pop over for a cuppa, there is always something sweet and homemade to…
Chocolate and hazelnut tart
After a generous family lunch at my parents’ farm, the pinnacle of Easter Sunday is by far the egg hunt we have with all…
Easy chicken satay
Like most of us, amidst the mid-week madness of juggling work and family, I need to be able to cook a meal while the…
Asian chicken salad
As summer beckons and the weather heats up, I can’t help but feel excited for the fun things to come. In particular, I daydream…