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My 3-ingredient baked pesto salmon is one of those gloriously easy dinners that still feels like you’ve made an effort. Salmon fillets are topped with pesto, then baked until tender and flaky with loads of herby flavour on top. I love this recipe for busy evenings because it takes just minutes to prep and around 15 minutes in the oven. Serve it with roast potatoes, greens, salad or pasta for a simple dinner that proves you really don’t need a long ingredient list to make something good.

3-Ingredient Baked Pesto Salmon

3-ingredient baked pesto salmon with juicy salmon fillets and pesto. An easy oven dinner ready in around 15 minutes.

My rocket and walnut pesto is fresh, peppery and full of flavour, with Pecorino, lemon zest and olive oil balancing the richness of the walnuts beautifully. I love this easy homemade pesto when I’ve got leftover rocket in the fridge, because it comes together in minutes and works with so many meals. Toss it through pasta, spoon it over salmon, spread it onto toast or use it anywhere you’d normally reach for basil pesto. It’s quick, practical and far too good to waste on just one dish.

Rocket & Walnut Pesto

Rocket and walnut pesto with Pecorino, lemon and olive oil. A quick, peppery homemade pesto for pasta, salmon or toast.

My paprika chicken with a creamy sauce is rich, savoury and packed with flavour, with chicken marinated in sweet and smoked paprika before being baked until tender. The sauce combines French shallots, white wine, cream and the cooked marinade for plenty of depth without making the dish feel heavy. I love this one for an easy dinner when I want something comforting but still simple, especially with broccolini, potatoes or buttery pasta on the side.

Paprika Chicken with a Creamy Sauce

Paprika chicken with a creamy sauce, made with sweet and smoked paprika, shallots and white wine for an easy dinner.

Just a Really Good Pasta Bake

I bake beef ragu, pasta, roasted vegetables and bocconcini into the kind of rich, cheesy pasta bake I always want seconds of.

Tips & Tricks

I learned to clean as I go back in high school home ec, and it stuck. My mum was the same, so it’s always been second nature. Now with a small kitchen and no room for chaos, cleaning as I cook is essential. In this lazy cook’s guide, I’m sharing all my favourite easy habits for keeping the kitchen tidy while still enjoying the process. These practical tips are perfect for small spaces, busy weeknights, or anyone wanting to cook without the stress of a post-dinner mess.

The Lazy Cook’s Guide to Keeping Your Kitchen Clean as You Go

I was never a messy cook. Clean as you go was drilled into me early and now it’s the only way I survive in my tiny kitchen.

Every home cook has a handful of ingredients they swear by, and these are mine. From pantry staples that build incredible flavour to fridge essentials that instantly elevate everyday meals, these secret ingredients appear in my recipes again and again. Whether you're making pasta, soups, roasts, or salads, these simple additions can transform good food into great food. They're the little kitchen shortcuts I genuinely couldn't imagine cooking without.

10 Secret Ingredients I Always Keep in My Kitchen

These are the secret ingredients I always keep in my kitchen to make everyday recipes richer, tastier, and easier to cook.

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