Party food

Baked Crispy Chicken Drumettes with Rosemary Honey Butter

I get asked for this recipe the most. In my house, we call this KFC (Karen’s Fried Chicken) but it’s actually…

I make a version of pork ribs all the time when we have people coming over. They only need a little prep to make a…

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…

This sandwich was the first thing I ate when I arrived in Miami many years ago. I was starving and it was exactly what I…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

This is summer food at its best. These little Mexican bites are easy to prepare and I LOVE the fresh and zesty flavours so much!…

I was in my twenties before I tasted a pavlova for the first time. It was something my Mum never made when I was growing…

What you’ll need … 3 medium desiree potatoes (350 gm), peeled and coarsely grated ½ tsp fine salt 1 egg 1 tbs plain flour 20…

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…

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…

These little babies are so tasty and make a great bite to have with drinks. I recently made them for all the adults at…

These meatballs are so moreish and really great to serve at parties. They are a cinch to prepare and can be made in advance,…