Asparagus, Quinoa & Dukkah Salad with Poached Eggs
Summer has finally arrived here in Melbourne and, for my family, it also signals balmy nights, lazy days, the beach, barbecues, lots of gatherings with…
Grilled Lamb Cutlets with Herb Couscous
These last couple warm days in Melbourne have me craving the smell of a smoky BBQ (and secretly revel in the joy of not messing…
Double Chocolate Brownies
Brownies really are the epitome of a melt and mix recipe. They couldn’t be easier to make and the pure joy that comes from just…
Baked Snapper Fillets with Caponata
This recipe makes me think of summer time. Mum would cook this caponata whenever we would go to the beach, as it doesn’t need to…
Artichoke, Pea & Bacon Tart
Have I mentioned that I love pastry? This tart is my latest obsession because it includes so many of my favourite things … artichokes, bacon,…
Tomato and Gruyere tart
Man, I love anything wrapped in crispy, crumbly pastry! It’s definitely at the top of my guilty pleasure list, in sweet or savoury form, I…
Basque Cheesecake with Caramelised Mandarins
If you have never tried Basque cheesecake you really haven’t lived. It’s the easiest cheesecake you will ever make – no crumb or pastry base…
Chipotle Salmon Tacos
We absolutely love Mexican flavours in our house. Full of freshness, texture, big flavours but familiar at the same time. I love the many dishes…
Mushroom Bruschetta with Feta
I could eat this for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It’s especially good with a poached egg on top too. Perfect for your meat-free Monday quick…
Spanish Chicken Tray Bake
One pan dinners have become my new favourites in the kitchen, especially mid-week when I’m always pushed for time after work. This recipe has been…
Roast Pumpkin with Crispy Chickpeas & Almond Crumb
Roasting pumpkin until it’s slightly caramelised but very tender brings a whole new level of sweetness and flavour that is the perfect star and base…
Stuffed Mushrooms with Pork Sausage & Taleggio
Stuffed mushrooms have made a come back this autumn, and they need not only be vegetarian. This combination of flavours is inspired by ingredients I…
Moroccan Chicken Pies
Pies are truly one of my most favourite things to cook and eat. They’re covered in crunchy pastry and filled whatever combination your taste desires….
Pappardelle with Lamb Shank & Caramelised Onion Ragu
The caramelised onions in this ragu give the perfect amount of sweetness to compliment the lamb and balance out the balsamic vinegar. I couldn’t be…
Roast Rib of Beef with Parsnip Puree
A standing roast rib of beef is hard to beat for a Sunday lunch. This is what I like to eat when the weather is…
Cauliflower Gratin with Hazelnut Brown Butter
Cauliflower has become such a popular vegetable in recent years and the classic gratin still reigns supreme. This is my version which has hazelnuts for…
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Gorgonzola & Maple Butter
Meat-free Monday’s are looking even better with this delicious dish of sweet potato gnocchi with a few of my favourite things. Roasting the sweet potato…
Molten Chocolate Pots with Salted Caramel Popcorn & Peanuts
My 3 daughters believe chocolate is king in our house. They are nuts for it. When I was writing this recipe I wanted a fondant…
Spiced Carrot Cake with Pistachios
This is my take on the classic carrot cake. I love cooking with spices and this combination bring a lovely mellow flavour to the carrot…
Apple & Butterscotch Pudding
My friend’s Mum, Marje, used to make an apple and caramel roll for dessert when I would sometimes stay for dinner back in high school….
Salmon with asparagus, peas & hollandaise sauce
Salmon would have to be a must list dish for most restaurants these days, it’s so popular! I find when I cook it in my…
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…
Pumpkin Hummus with Feta & Pine nuts
Roast pumpkin in hummus is a revelation. It brings a slight sweetness and creamy texture that is so delicious with the feta and pine nuts….
Honey Glazed Pork
If there is one thing my kids will fight over at the dinner table, it’s pork crackling. Roast pork is something I cook for my…
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…
Eggplant Tarte Tatin
This is vegetarian heaven right here. My Eggplant Tarte Tatin was definitely one of my favourite dishes from all the recipes I wrote in 2018….
Sticky Pork Bao with Pineapple
Bao have become a new family favourite in my house. They’re a quick meal for me to make, especially since the mantou buns cook in…
Nectarine & Strawberry Crostata
Summer fruits don’t need much help to be delicious, but enclose them in pastry and serve with lashings of thick cream and you will have…
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…
Lemongrass Beef with Rice Vermicelli
I make this for dinner so often. It’s fresh, healthy, quick and super easy. My kids love it because it’s a hands-on meal and they…
Cherry & Ricotta Crumble Cake
When I was growing up, Sunday was baking day, well Sunday afternoon actually. Once our usual feast of lunch was cleared and us kids were…
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…
Yoghurt Flatbreads with Garlic & Rosemary Butter
These versatile flatbreads are my fav. If you have attended one of my cooking classes, then most likely you have had these addictive flatbreads too….
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…
Chicken and Green Olive Empanadas
Empanadas are great to serve up at parties. You can make them a couple weeks before and simply freeze them so they’re ready to be…
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…
Braised Beef Cheek Orecchiette
Comfort food is my jam. It’s winter in Australia and Melbourne is COLD! As I’m typing this, the wind is howling through my trees in…
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…