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…
Family food
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
Chicken and Chorizo pilaf
I make this pilaf…
Slow-cooked spiced lamb shoulder
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…
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…
Watermelon, haloumi and pearl barley salad with parsley and mint
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…
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…
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…