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Home-made Sizzler Toast is golden, buttery, and packed with that nostalgic flavour we all know and love – made with thick white bread spread with a blend of margarine and parmesan, then grilled until crisp and toasty. There’s no garlic here, just that classic savoury crunch that takes you straight back. I love serving it alongside pasta or soup, or enjoying it on its own as the ultimate comfort snack. Simple, iconic, and seriously good.

Home-made Sizzler Toast

This pan-fried Sizzler toast is my nostalgic weakness – golden and buttery enough to ruin your lipstick. Worth it.

5 years ago
Proper Garlic Bread is golden, buttery, and loaded with real garlic flavour – crisp on the outside, soft and fluffy in the centre, and utterly irresistible. Made with good-quality bread, plenty of fresh garlic, parsley, and a generous spread of salted butter, it’s the ultimate side dish or snack. I love baking it until the edges are just crisp and the centre is rich and fragrant. Simple, indulgent, and always a winner.

Proper Garlic Bread (with roasted garlic)

Proper garlic bread is non-negotiable in my kitchen – buttery, crisp, loaded with garlic, and never, ever from a packet.

5 years ago
Creamy Chicken One-Pot with Spinach and Broccolini is a nourishing, fuss-free meal that’s full of flavour and ready in no time. Tender chicken simmers in a silky cream sauce with garlic, herbs, and lemon, while spinach and broccolini add freshness and crunch. I love serving it straight from the pan with crusty bread or fluffy rice. It’s wholesome, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights or a relaxed weekend dinner.

Creamy Chicken One-Pot with Spinach and Broccolini

This creamy chicken one-pot with spinach and broccolini is my weeknight saviour – hearty, green, and gloriously low on washing up.

5 years ago
Vietnamese Pork Belly Lettuce Wraps are fresh, vibrant, and bursting with flavour – tender slices of caramelised pork belly wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves with herbs, pickled veg, and a punchy dipping sauce. The balance of sweet, salty, sour, and heat is everything you want in a bite. I love serving these for a hands-on lunch or light dinner that feels indulgent yet refreshing. Simple to prep, big on flavour, and always satisfying.

Vietnamese Pork Belly Lettuce Wraps

These Vietnamese pork belly lettuce wraps are fresh, sticky, and a little bit messy – my favourite kind of hands-on dinner.

5 years ago
Spicy Chicken and Cauliflower Soup is bold, nourishing, and full of warming flavour – tender chicken and soft cauliflower simmered in a spiced broth with garlic, chilli, and aromatic herbs. It’s the kind of soup that leaves you feeling cosy and satisfied without being heavy. I love finishing it with a squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of fresh coriander. Quick to make, freezer-friendly, and perfect for chilly days.

Spicy Chicken & Cauliflower Soup

This spicy chicken and cauliflower soup is cosy and nourishing. It’s the one I turn to when I need warmth, comfort, and a little kick.

5 years ago
San choy bow is a dinner I turn to when I want something fresh, fast, and full of flavour. I cook up seasoned mince with garlic, ginger, and a splash of soy, then spoon it into crisp lettuce cups with plenty of crunch and a squeeze of lime. It’s light but satisfying, perfect for warm evenings or when I feel like eating something nourishing without fuss. Best of all, it’s on the table in under 30 minutes – and everyone always goes back for seconds.

San Choy Bow

San choy bow is one of my favourite quick dinners – fresh, crunchy, full of flavour, and on the table faster than takeaway.

5 years ago
This Smoked Salmon Bagel with Lemon & Capers Cream Cheese is my idea of the perfect café-style breakfast at home. Creamy cream cheese blended with fresh lemon and salty capers creates the ideal base for silky smoked salmon, all layered onto a toasted bagel. It's fresh, vibrant, and ready in minutes, making it perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick lunch. Simple ingredients come together to create a meal that feels special without any fuss.

Smoked Salmon Bagel with Lemon & Capers Cream Cheese

My Smoked Salmon Bagel is layered with lemon and caper cream cheese for a fresh, flavour-packed breakfast or lunch.

5 years ago
A tasty and easy summer salad recipe, this rustic tomato salad recipe with crunchy croutons is something a little bit different but very colourful and perfect for the hot weather come summer! A great Australian recipe. For more recipes follow cookingwithbry.com

Rustic Tomato Salad with Crunchy Croutons

This rustic tomato salad with crunchy croutons is sunshine in a bowl. Juicy, crisp, and perfect for soaking up every last bit.

5 years ago
Minute steak salad with blue cheese dressing is my answer to a proper meal that still feels light and easy. I pan-fry thin steak until just cooked, then slice it over crisp greens with a creamy, tangy blue cheese dressing that brings everything together. It’s quick to make, full of flavour, and perfect for weeknights when I want something hearty without the heaviness. Add a few crunchy croutons or roasted potatoes, and dinner’s sorted in no time.

Minute Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

This minute steak salad with blue cheese dressing is bold, quick, and satisfying – like pub food, but made with love at home.

5 years ago
Leafy Pink Salad with Feta is fresh, vibrant, and full of texture – a colourful mix of greens and pink-hued elements like radish, pickled onion, or beetroot, all balanced with creamy, salty feta. It’s light but satisfying, perfect as a side or a bright lunch on its own. I love adding toasted seeds or a citrusy dressing to bring it all together. Beautiful on the table and even better on the fork.

Leafy Pink Salad with Feta

This leafy pink salad with feta is fresh, pretty, and full of flavour. It’s my go-to when I want something light but satisfying.

5 years ago
This cucumber and tomato raita is a refreshing, creamy side dish that pairs beautifully with spicy curries, grilled meats, or biryani. Made with crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and smooth yoghurt, it’s lightly seasoned for a cooling, tangy flavor that balances heat perfectly. Quick to prepare and full of freshness, this raita is a must-have for any Indian-inspired meal. Let me show you how easy it is to make this simple, delicious classic at home!

Cucumber & Tomato Raita

This cucumber and tomato raita is cool, creamy, and refreshing – the perfect way to soothe a spicy curry or perk up a summer meal.

5 years ago
Tender shredded teriyaki chicken is one of my favourite batch-cook staples. I slow cook chicken thighs in a rich, homemade teriyaki sauce until they’re soft enough to pull apart with a fork, then use it in everything – rice bowls, wraps, noodles, or even cold straight from the fridge. The balance of sweet and salty makes it endlessly versatile, and it’s one of those recipes that tastes even better the next day. Simple, satisfying, and full of flavour.

Tender Shredded Teriyaki Chicken

This shredded teriyaki chicken is tender, glossy, and full of flavour. I use it in bowls, wraps, or straight off the fork.

5 years ago
Italian Meatballs with Fried Gnocchi is a rich, comforting dish that pairs juicy, herb-infused meatballs with crisp-edged gnocchi for a hearty meal that delivers on both texture and flavour. Simmered in a classic tomato sauce and finished with a generous grating of parmesan, it’s the kind of recipe that feels like a warm hug. I love how the fried gnocchi add a golden crunch that takes this comforting classic to the next level.

Italian Sausage Meatballs with Fried Gnocchi

These sausage meatballs with fried gnocchi are hearty, golden, and comforting. I always go back for seconds – and thirds.

5 years ago
Easy and Very Creamy Guacamole is smooth, rich, and packed with fresh flavour – made with ripe avocados, lime juice, garlic, and just the right touch of salt. I love adding a bit of sour cream or yoghurt for extra creaminess, making it perfect for dipping, spreading, or dolloping onto tacos. It’s quick to whip up, endlessly versatile, and always a guaranteed hit at the table. Simple, satisfying, and seriously good.

Creamy Guacamole

This creamy guacamole is smooth, punchy, and packed with flavour. I make it in minutes and somehow eat half before serving.

5 years ago
Honey Lemon Baked Salmon with Broccolini is light, zesty, and full of fresh flavour – the perfect weeknight dinner that feels nourishing and effortless. The salmon is glazed with a mix of honey, lemon, and garlic, then baked until tender and flaky alongside crisp-tender broccolini. I love finishing it with a sprinkle of sesame seeds or fresh herbs for extra brightness. It’s quick, wholesome, and full of feel-good goodness.

Honey Lemon Baked Salmon with Broccolini

This honey lemon baked salmon with tenderstem broccoli is fresh, bright, and ready in under 30 minutes. A proper weeknight win.

6 years ago
Green Lentil and Vegetable Soup is hearty, wholesome, and packed with nourishing goodness – tender lentils simmered with seasonal veg, garlic, herbs, and a savoury broth that brings everything together. It’s the kind of soup that’s both filling and feel-good, perfect for meal prep or a cosy lunch. I love adding a squeeze of lemon or a swirl of yoghurt just before serving. Simple, satisfying, and full of flavour.

Green Lentil & Vegetable Soup

This green lentil and vegetable soup is hearty, wholesome, and quietly comforting – the kind of meal that makes everything feel calm.

6 years ago
Fresh tomato salsa salad recipe bursting with tasty tomatoes, onions, coriander and red peppers. Perfect for tacos and nachos.

Pico de Gallo – Fresh Tomato Salsa

This pico de gallo is fresh, zesty, and full of crunch. I make it year-round – it’s the perfect little lift for nearly everything.

6 years ago
The perfect lemon and coconut blondies! This lemon slice is easy to make, and is dense, lemony, and fudgey - adults and kids will love these sweet treats! Lemon traybake lemon slice #traybake #slice #recipe #baking #cake

Lemon & Coconut Slice

This lemon and coconut slice is bright, buttery, and a little nostalgic. I make it when I want something sweet but not too much.

6 years ago
Sticky honey glazed ginger pork stirfry recipe - delicious marinated pork in a chilli honey glaze with ginger and garlic recipe . Deliciously spicy stir fry using pork recipe. Great served with rice and vegetables. #recipe #porkrecipe #stirfry #recipes

Sticky Honey Ginger Pork

This sticky honey ginger pork is sweet, spicy, and unapologetically bold. Glossy, punchy, and absolutely not for the faint-hearted.

6 years ago
Provencal Traditional French Ratatouille Recipe - a classic French dish with slow-cooked summer vegetables, this vegetarian stew is vegan friendly and a thoroughly delicious treat. Filled with aubergine, courgettes, garlic, tomatoes and wine, it’s the perfect summer dinner served with bread. #frenchfood #frenchcuisine #frenchflavours #recipe #recipeideas #dinnerideas

Ratatouille

This ratatouille is soft, rich, and full of slow-cooked flavour. I make it when I want something simple, honest, and nourishing.

6 years ago
Slow Roasted Tomato and Burrata Bruschetta Recipe: Toasted bread with garlic, slow-roasted tomatoes, burrata cheese and basil is a fresh and vibrant interpretation of the classic caprese salad. Light, healthy, this bruschetta recipe is perfect for brunch or lunch and will satisfy all your cravings. The perfect comfort food. #recipe #italian #burrata #burratarecipe #brunch #breakfast

Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Burrata Bruschetta

This slow-roasted cherry tomato and burrata bruschetta is sweet, creamy, and lush – the kind of snack that turns into a meal.

6 years ago
A classic Pesto alla Trapanese recipe with fresh basil, tomatoes, almonds, garlic, pecorino cheese and extra virgin olive oil. #pesto #italianfood #recipe #easy #pasta #recipes #dinnerideas

Pesto alla Trapanese

Pesto alla Trapanese is fresh, nutty, and a little unexpected – I make it when I want pesto, but something just a bit different.

6 years ago
Cajun Spiced Salmon with Red Slaw Recipe -Salmon with a cajun spiced crust with spicy cayenne pepper, and fragrant herbs served alongside a red vinegar slaw with red cabbage and red apples create a wonderful dinner idea bursting with flavours, colours, and a little bit of spice. #salmon #creole #seafood #recipe #recipes #dinnerideas

Cajun Spiced Salmon with Red Slaw

This Cajun spiced salmon with red slaw is bold, fresh, and a little fiery – the kind of dinner that wakes up your tastebuds.

6 years ago
Roast Carrot with Harissa Hummus Recipe - Humus with a twist! This gorgeously rich and flavoursome hummus dip recipe is a little bit sweet, and a little bit spicey thanks to harissa! Perfect for parties or entertaining. #recipe #recipes #dips #spreads #hummus

Roast Carrot and Harissa Hummus

This roast carrot and harissa hummus is smoky, sweet, and creamy. I spread it on everything and call it lunch without shame.

6 years ago
A tasty baba ganoush recipe, made with roasted eggplants, tahini and lemon juice, my recipe for this classic vegetarian and vegan Middle Eastern and Mediterranean mezze dip is the easiest, and tastiest you’ll find with gorgeously roasted aubergines. Babaganouj, baba ghanoush, baba ghanouj recipe #vegetarian #vegan #recipe #dips #spreads

Baba Ghanoush

This baba ghanoush is silky, smoky, and utterly addictive. I scoop it up with warm flatbread and never leave a drop behind.

6 years ago
A wonderfully healthy lasagne with roasted Mediterranean vegetables like aubergine and courgette for guilt-free pleasure! Less than 500 calories per serving, this is a lasagne without guilt, but plenty of flavour. Deliciously easy. #lasagne #recipe #recipes #italiancuisine #italianfood #under500calories #guiltfree

Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagne

This roasted vegetable lasagne is hearty, cheesy, and full of flavour. It’s my favourite kind of comfort – colourful and cosy.

6 years ago
Indulge in the creamy and satisfying flavors of our Chicken Alfredo Linguine. This Italian-inspired dish combines tender pieces of chicken with al dente linguine, all smothered in a velvety Alfredo sauce. A classic and comforting meal that offers the perfect balance of richness and texture, making it an ideal choice for a delightful dinner.

Chicken Alfredo Linguine

This chicken Alfredo linguine is creamy, comforting, and full of garlicky goodness. It’s the midweek dinner I never get tired of.

6 years ago
Crispy skin duck salad with noodles and a spicy Thai style dressing featuring cucumber, carrots, lime juice and chilli. A wonderfully bright and flavourful noodle salad with crispy skin duck. #salad #saladrecipes #recipes #recipe

Thai Crispy Skin Duck Noodle Salad

This Thai crispy skin duck noodle salad is fresh, crunchy, and packed with flavour. It’s a perfect mix of rich and refreshing.

6 years ago
A delicious and easy taco salad with chicken and avocado dressing with bright fresh and summer flavours for your next lunch or dinner #recipes #mealideas #food #dinnerideas #brunchrecipes #dinnerrecipes #yummy #recipe

Chicken Taco Salad with Avocado Dressing

This chicken taco salad with avocado dressing is fresh, crunchy, and satisfying. It’s my lazy way to feel virtuous and full.

6 years ago
Light and refreshing Raita recipe with cucumber and mint. Perfect for hot curries, this condiment is vegetarian and ready in five minutes. Delicious and easy Raita Mint Yoghurt recipe #recipe #recipes #recipesidea #indianfood

Cucumber & Mint Raita

This cucumber and mint raita is cool, creamy, and refreshing. I serve it with everything from spicy curries to grilled lamb.

6 years ago
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