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…
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…
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…
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…
I never tire of a curry, especially one that only takes 30 minutes to cook when throwing in some leftover roast pork. I unashamedly…
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…
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…
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…
My version of Chicken Kiev isn’t the classic recipe. I use chicken mince to ensure the meat doesn’t dry out and the garlic butter inside…
One of my favourite meals right here, in fact, it’s a family favourite because my kids go bananas for these. The only real cooking here…
How good are souvlakis?! Even when they’re bad, they’re still kinda good. I think it’s the crispy bits of pork or lamb and the combination…
Lettuce cups are a family favourite for us. Sometimes I change the protein and make lemongrass beef or use chicken mince, but we always have…
With the current wintry blast rolling through Melbourne, this is exactly what I want to be eating this Saturday night, curled up in front of…
Good gnocchi is absolutely worth a little of your time to prepare but I promise you, it will not fail to disappoint in flavour and…
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…
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…
Have I mentioned that I love pastry? This tart is my latest obsession because it includes so many of my favourite things … artichokes, bacon,…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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 has become such a popular vegetable in recent years and the classic gratin still reigns supreme. This is my version which has hazelnuts for…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
I make this pilaf so often it’s almost become my signature dish. It’s a great one pan meal so I make it regularly for a…
This is my go-to Saturday night dinner. I love putting dinner on at lunchtime then forgetting about it for a few hours. I serve…
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…
The thing with this salad is that the amount of ingredients you need will depend on the size of your serving dish. You really just…
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…
The smell of hot meat pies always takes me back to my primary school and the walk from the canteen to our classroom. I…
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…