Recipes

Written in a simplified way to help you get a meal on the table with minimal fuss!

baked orzo in a shallow pan topped with tomato slices and fresh oregano

Vegan Baked Orzo

This is my first ever Ottlenghi recipe and I'm sure it won't be my last. If you don't need to make a dairy free version, I imagine it even more scrumptious ...
Mirin glazed salmon on rice in a white bowl with a hand holding chopsticks reaching in

Mirin Glazed Salmon

Thanks to Nigella our salmon dinners have improved significantly! I used to simply pan fry salmon with a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lemon, but this soy ...
asian greens on a white plate with chopsticks on the side

Asian Greens

If Adam Liaw tells you how to cook something, you listen :). This is by far the tastiest way to prepare asian greens if you ask me. So tasty in fact that th...
tuna and bean salad on a white plate

Tuna and Bean Salad

A good tuna salad makes every lunch complete! This one keeps so well, sometimes I make a batch and then keep it in the fridge for a couple of days to have a...
Quick Minestrone in a white bowl

Quick Minestrone

Nigella Express is one of my favourite cookbooks! Her minestrone in minutes caught my eye immediately - I'm a sucker for a good pantry staple. I can't help ...
spaghetti with rocket and soft goats cheese in a white bowl

Spaghetti with Rocket and Goats Cheese

Pasta dishes are so versatile and often my favourite go-to's when I need to whip up dinner. This recipe is fresh and vibrant and I absolutely love the taste...
raw macadamia fudge in the shape of christmas trees on a white plate

Raw Macadamia Fudge

I'm certain I have this recipe from The Brown Paper Bag, but can't seem to locate it anywhere. I often scribble things down on scrap paper, especially if it...
braised green beans with tomato and onion on a white plate

Tomato braised Green Beans

I have a thing for braised vegetables, they add so much to your meal. Even if you are just having a slice of bread and cheese, add these braised green beans...
Parmesan Biscuits piled on a white plate

Parmesan Biscuits

I love to make these as a party starter or to serve with a drink before dinner. They also make a wonderful gift around Christmas time, when everyone has a f...
christmas spiced salt in a small weck jar with a red and white ribbon

Christmas Spiced Salt

I'm a huge fan of gifts that can be consumed/ used up, especially if they are homemade. Both to give and to receive. It's a great idea to have a few options...