I always have Crispy Fried Shallots in my pantry. Sometimes referred to as Crispy Asian shallots, they're salty, oily, crunchy, cheap, and a frequent player in my Asian recipes. So ... Get the Recipe
Lamb Tagine
Lamb Tagine is my pick of all tagines! The ras el hanout spice mix is sheer perfection with lamb, and slow cooking works wonders to develop rich flavours in the sauce. Serve over ... Get the Recipe
Waffles
Waffles are easy - same ingredients as pancakes, just different ratios so they're crispy outside, soft and fluffy inside. You can make this waffle recipe right now, though if you ... Get the Recipe
Sweet potato steaks
Introducing my (current) favourite sweet potato recipe: roasted thick steak-like slabs of sweet potato served with a whipped tahini sauce and a garlicky-sesame-chilli topping for a ... Get the Recipe
One pot creamy tomato beef pasta
This is a beef pasta cooked with Italian seasonings in a creamy tomato sauce. The epitome of easy homemade comfort food with the convenience of one-pot cooking! One Pot Creamy ... Get the Recipe
Apple Turnovers – with cream filled...
Apple Turnovers - handheld puff pastry pies baked with a cinnamon apple filling. Easy to make, the only question is: to fill with cream or not? There's a case for both!! Apple ... Get the Recipe
Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup
Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup is what you make when you want something exotic tasting with very little effort! Think - classic pumpkin soup with Thai Red Curry vibes. Love the ... Get the Recipe
How I cut butternut pumpkin (squash)
Here's a quick little tutorial for how I cut butternut pumpkin / butternut squash. I originally had this included in the Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup recipe I also published today but ... Get the Recipe
Garlic rice
Garlic Rice is the easiest, best tasting side dish that you can serve with anything! From roast chicken to chops, stir fries to fish, Middle Eastern to Mexican food, this buttery ... Get the Recipe
Panang curry – real deal, from...
This is a real Panang Curry recipe for curry connoisseurs who adore authentic Thai food! It's made using a homemade Panang Curry paste which is easy to make but will likely call ... Get the Recipe
The mighty Cobb Salad
The mighty Cobb Salad has arrived! All the essential players present - juicy bites of chicken, crispy lettuce, chunks of tomato, creamy avocado, salty bacon and creamy blue cheese, ... Get the Recipe
Arayes – Lebanese Meat-Stuffed Crispy Pita
Meet my latest obsession - Arayes! Pita pockets stuffed with seasoned meat kofta filling, then pan fried until crispy. Think: Lebanese quesadillas / easy gozleme. Enjoy for dinner ... Get the Recipe
My Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich
A grilled cheese sandwich is not diet food. So when I have one, it has to be great! Crispy, salty, buttery exterior and oozy, molten cheese inside. Are you ready to meet the ... Get the Recipe
Japchae – Korean noodles
Japchae - the bright, colourful Korean noodle dish made with an abundance of vegetables, juicy bits of marinated beef and a sesame-forward dressing. Made with sweet potato noodles ... Get the Recipe
Golden Gaytime popcorn (copycat)
Here's a copycat recipe for Australia's (current) favourite confectionary - Golden Gaytime Popcorn! Caramel popcorn drizzled with chocolate and sprinkled with biscuits crumbs, it's ... Get the Recipe
Bursty Tomato Burrata Salad
My favourite burrata recipe - Bursty Tomato Burrata Salad. Juicy roasted cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, dollops of pesto, swish of olive oil and crusty bread. Simple, ... Get the Recipe
Sizzling Ginger Steamed Fish
Sizzling Ginger Steamed Fish - named as such because the ginger and green onion topping sizzles dramatically when you pour hot oil over oven steamed fish! An incredibly simple way ... Get the Recipe
Hot chocolate fudge cake
Hot Chocolate Fudge Cake - think of this as a sliceable version of Chocolate Self Saucing Pudding - with a LOT more chocolate fudge sauce! The perfect cosy dessert for cool winter ... Get the Recipe
“Large egg at room temperature” –...
Many of my baking recipes call for "a large egg at room temperature". What does this mean? It means an egg from cartons labelled as "large eggs" that have been left out on the ... Get the Recipe
Balsamic marinated mushrooms
Roasted mushrooms are delicious. Marinated mushrooms are a whole new level! Imagine a blend of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic and thyme soaked up by the mushrooms that squirts ... Get the Recipe


















