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My really good pasta bake is rich, cheesy and packed with proper comfort food flavour, with beef mince, roasted aubergine, red pepper, garlic, red wine and passata tossed through pasta and finished with bubbling bocconcini. I love this one because it’s hearty without being boring, and every forkful has a bit of everything. It’s an easy family pasta bake for cosy dinners, feeding a crowd or simply making enough that tomorrow’s dinner is already sorted.

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.

2 weeks ago
My French onion chicken with risoni is creamy, comforting and packed with deep savoury flavour, with tender chicken, caramelised onions and risoni all cooked together in one pot. I love this kind of dinner when I want something cosy without creating a mountain of washing up. The onions bring that rich French onion flavour, while Gruyère and crème fraîche make everything beautifully creamy. It’s hearty, simple and exactly the sort of bowl I want when the weather turns cool.

French Onion Chicken with Risoni

I cook tender chicken, caramelised onions and risoni in one pot for a creamy, cosy dinner packed with savoury flavour.

2 weeks ago
My homemade roasted garlic aioli is creamy, rich and packed with mellow garlic flavour, with the roasting taking away the harsh bite of raw garlic. I love using it as a dip for chips, spooning it onto burgers and sandwiches, or serving it with seafood and grilled vegetables. This easy garlic aioli recipe is simple to make and far more useful than one sauce probably has any right to be. Once I’ve got a jar in the fridge, it tends to find its way onto just about everything.

Homemade Roasted Garlic Aioli

I make this roasted garlic aioli when I want a creamy, punchy sauce for chips, burgers, sandwiches, seafood and grilled veg.

3 weeks ago
My tomato relish is sweet, tangy and packed with rich tomato flavour, with just enough acidity to keep everything balanced. I love keeping a jar in the fridge because it works with so many things, from burgers and sausages to sandwiches, cheese boards and cold meats. This easy homemade tomato relish is simple to make, full of everyday ingredients and much more useful than it has any right to be. Once I’ve made a batch, I usually start looking for excuses to spoon it onto everything.

Tomato Relish

I make this easy tomato relish when I want something sweet, tangy and savoury for burgers, sausages, sandwiches and cheese.

3 weeks ago
My classic British puff pastry sausage rolls are crisp, golden and packed with a rich, savoury sausage filling. I love making them for parties, picnics, lunches or simply because warm sausage rolls straight from the oven are very hard to resist. The flaky pastry bakes beautifully around the seasoned filling, giving you that perfect contrast between crisp outside and juicy centre. They’re easy to prepare, freezer-friendly and exactly the kind of familiar comfort food that always disappears quickly.

Classic British Beef Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls

I wrap seasoned sausage filling in flaky puff pastry for classic British sausage rolls that are crisp, golden and seriously moreish.

3 weeks ago
My kangaroo and macadamia salad is fresh, filling and packed with Australian flavour, with tender grilled kangaroo, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, pecorino and roasted macadamias. A smoky honey mustard dressing brings everything together with just the right balance of sweetness and tang. I love this easy kangaroo salad for lunch or dinner because it feels light but still substantial, with plenty of texture and bold flavour in every bite.

Kangaroo and Macadamia Salad

Try this grilled kangaroo and macadamia salad with crisp vegetables, pecorino and a tangy honey mustard dressing.

4 weeks ago
Learn how to velvet chicken using bicarbonate of soda for incredibly tender, juicy chicken with that familiar Chinese restaurant-style texture. I use this simple method whenever I’m making stir-fries, noodle dishes or soups because it completely changes the texture of chicken breast and helps it stay soft rather than turning dry or chewy. This easy chicken velveting technique takes just a few minutes of preparation and is one of my favourite little kitchen tricks for better homemade Chinese food.

How to Velvet Chicken

Learn how to velvet chicken with bicarbonate of soda for tender, juicy chicken that’s perfect for stir-fries, noodles and soups.

1 month ago
My creamy lemon chicken linguine is rich, silky and fresh, with tender chicken, pasta and a smooth lemon cream sauce brought together with parmesan. The lemon keeps the sauce bright and stops it feeling too heavy, while the chicken makes it a properly satisfying dinner. I love this easy chicken linguine for weeknights when I want something comforting but still fresh-tasting. It’s creamy without being stodgy, full of flavour and exactly the sort of pasta I’ll go back for seconds of.

Creamy Lemon Chicken Linguine

Easy creamy lemon chicken linguine with tender chicken, Grana Padano and a silky lemon cream sauce. Ready for a cosy pasta dinner.

1 month ago
My Gnocchi alla Sorrentina is comfort food at its finest. Soft gnocchi is pan-fried in butter until golden before being baked in a rich tomato and basil sauce with plenty of creamy bocconcini. As the cheese melts into the sauce, every bite becomes rich, gooey, and utterly satisfying. It's a simple Italian classic that feels special without requiring hours in the kitchen, making it perfect for cosy weeknight dinners or relaxed weekends at home.

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

My Gnocchi alla Sorrentina combines buttery pan-fried gnocchi, rich tomato sauce, and melty bocconcini for pure comfort.

2 months ago
This Cheesy Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Bake is the kind of side dish that makes sprouts genuinely exciting. Tender Brussels sprouts are baked with crispy bacon, creamy sauce, and plenty of melted cheese until bubbling and golden. I love serving it with a Sunday roast or as part of a traditional Christmas dinner, especially when I want something richer than plain vegetables. It’s comforting, easy to prepare, and a brilliant way to turn humble sprouts into something everyone actually wants to eat.

Cheesy Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Bake

My Cheesy Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Bake is creamy, savoury, and packed with crispy bacon and plenty of melted cheese.

2 months ago
These Oven Baked Meatballs with Puttanesca Sauce are my kind of one-pan comfort food. Tender beef meatballs bake in a rich tomato sauce packed with anchovies, Kalamata olives, capers, garlic, and chilli for plenty of bold, savoury flavour. Everything comes together in one ovenproof skillet, making this an easy dinner with minimal fuss and plenty of leftovers for lunch. Serve with pasta or crusty bread for a hearty meal that's made for cooler evenings.

Oven Baked Meatballs with Puttanesca Sauce

My Oven Baked Meatballs with Puttanesca Sauce are rich, hearty, and packed with bold tomato, olive, and caper flavour.

2 months ago
Garlic confit is one of the easiest ways to add rich, mellow garlic flavour to your cooking. In this step-by-step guide, I'll show you how to slowly cook garlic cloves in olive oil until they're soft, buttery, and beautifully caramelised. You'll also end up with a fragrant garlic-infused oil that's perfect for dressings, roasting, and pasta. Once you've made homemade garlic confit, you'll find yourself reaching for it again and again.

How to Confit Garlic

Learn how to make garlic confit for soft, buttery cloves and fragrant garlic oil that elevate everyday cooking.

2 months ago
This Creamy Chicken with Pan-Fried Gnocchi is proper comfort food. Golden, crispy pan-fried gnocchi is paired with tender chicken in a rich, creamy sauce flavoured with garlic, vermouith, grana pardano, lemon, and fresh thyme. Every bite is packed with flavour and just the right balance of richness and freshness. It's quick enough for a weeknight dinner but feels special enough to serve to guests. A cosy, satisfying meal that's guaranteed to earn a spot in your regular dinner rotation.

Creamy Chicken with Pan-fried Gnocchi

My Creamy Chicken with Pan-Fried Gnocchi is rich, comforting, and packed with golden, crispy bites in every forkful.

2 months ago
Roasting garlic transforms sharp, pungent cloves into soft, sweet, buttery goodness that's perfect for countless recipes. In this step-by-step guide, I'll show you how to roast garlic in the oven until it's beautifully caramelised and easy to squeeze from its skin. Whether you're stirring it into mashed potatoes, spreading it on toast, blending it into dips, or adding it to pasta sauces, roasted garlic is a simple kitchen staple that's well worth learning to make.

How to Roast Garlic

Learn how to roast garlic for sweet, mellow cloves that add rich flavour to everything from pasta to mashed potatoes.

3 months ago
This No Cook Pasta Sauce for One is my answer to those days when I want a homemade meal without turning on the stove. Fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, and parmesan are blended into a vibrant sauce that's tossed through hot pasta to create an effortless lunch or dinner. Perfectly portioned for one, it's quick, fresh, and full of flavour. It's proof that a handful of simple ingredients can make an incredibly satisfying meal in minutes.

No-Cook Tomato Pasta Sauce for One

Fresh, flavourful, and fast, this no-cook tomato sauce recipe is perfect for warm days and lazy nights. Just toss with pasta and enjoy!

3 months ago
These Risotto Stuffed Tomatoes turn ripe tomatoes into a beautiful meal all on their own. Filled with a creamy risotto made with arborio rice, roasted red peppers, olives, parmesan, and melted bocconcini, they're baked until the tomatoes are tender and bursting with flavour. I love serving them alongside grilled chicken or as a vegetarian main with a crisp salad. They're comforting, hearty, and a wonderful way to celebrate simple Italian ingredients.

Risotto Stuffed Tomatoes

My Risotto Stuffed Tomatoes are rich, cheesy, and baked until perfectly tender for an impressive Italian-inspired dinner.

3 months ago
Lamb and Feta Salad is bold, fresh, and packed with flavour – tender slices of spiced lamb served over crisp greens with creamy crumbles of feta, juicy tomatoes, and a tangy vinaigrette. The richness of the lamb pairs perfectly with the sharpness of the cheese, creating a salad that’s hearty enough to stand as a main. I love finishing it with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon for brightness. Simple, satisfying, and full of Mediterranean flair.

16 Easy Mediterranean Dinners for Busy Weeknights

These easy Mediterranean dinners are packed with fresh flavour, making busy weeknights simple, satisfying, and delicious.

3 months ago
This Simple Rocket and Parmesan Salad is one of those effortless side dishes that goes with almost everything. Peppery rocket leaves, shaved parmesan, and a light lemon dressing come together in minutes for a salad that's fresh, vibrant, and full of flavour. I serve it with pasta, grilled meats, seafood, and hearty comfort food whenever a meal needs something crisp and refreshing. It's simple, classic, and proof that the best salads don't need a long list of ingredients.

Simple Rocket and Parmesan Salad

My Simple Rocket and Parmesan Salad is fresh, peppery, and the perfect side for pasta, steak, chicken, or seafood.

3 months ago
Nothing says comfort food quite like a Classic Aussie Meat Pie. Filled with seasoned beef mince simmered in a rich, savoury gravy and encased in crisp golden pastry, it's a recipe that feels both nostalgic and satisfying. Whether served with tomato sauce for a casual lunch or alongside vegetables for dinner, this homemade meat pie delivers everything you want from an Australian classic. Hearty, flavourful, and perfect for sharing, it's a recipe you'll make again and again.

Classic Aussie Meat Pie

My Classic Aussie Meat Pie is packed with rich beef gravy and wrapped in golden pastry for true comfort food.

3 months ago
This Caprese Salad celebrates simple ingredients at their absolute best. Sweet, juicy Perino tomatoes are paired with creamy baby bocconcini, fresh basil, and a drizzle of good olive oil to create a salad that's light, fresh, and full of flavour. I love making this during the warmer months when tomatoes are at their peak. Perfect as a side dish, starter, or light lunch, it's a classic Italian salad that proves great food doesn't need to be complicated.

Caprese Salad

My Caprese Salad pairs sweet Perino tomatoes with creamy baby bocconcini for a fresh, simple taste of summer.

3 months ago
This penne alla rosa is the pasta recipe that earns its place on permanent rotation in my kitchen. A beautiful blush pink sauce that sits somewhere between a rich tomato and a creamy rosé, coating every tube of penne in something completely silky and deeply satisfying. It looks stunning, tastes incredible and comes together in under 30 minutes with just a handful of simple ingredients. Save this recipe for date night, a casual dinner party, or honestly any night when you want pasta that feels special!

Penne alla Rosa

This penne alla rosa is creamy, silky and absolutely packed with flavour. A gorgeous pink pasta sauce that comes together in under 30 minutes!

3 months ago
My 3-Ingredient Egg Salad keeps things beautifully simple with hard-boiled eggs, hollandaise sauce, and plenty of freshly cracked black pepper. Creamy, rich, and ready in minutes, it’s perfect for sandwiches, soft rolls, crackers, jacket potatoes, or quick lunches when the fridge is looking bare. Simple, budget-friendly, and properly satisfying.

3-Ingredient Egg Salad

My 3-Ingredient Egg Salad is creamy, simple, and ready fast with eggs, hollandaise, and cracked pepper for easy lunches, now.

3 months ago
When the weather cools down, this Thai Yellow Curry Salmon Noodle Soup is exactly what I want for dinner. Tender salmon, silky rice noodles, and fresh greens are simmered in a fragrant broth made with yellow curry paste, coconut milk, lemongrass, ginger, and lime. It’s rich without being heavy, comforting without being boring, and comes together surprisingly easily. Every spoonful is packed with warming Thai-inspired flavours, making it the perfect soup for chilly evenings when you need a little extra comfort.

Thai Yellow Curry Salmon Noodle Soup

Thai Yellow Curry Salmon Noodle Soup is my cold-weather comfort food – fragrant, creamy, and packed with bold flavour.

4 months ago
Fresh, vibrant, and packed with flavour, this Greek Chicken Salad Bowl is one of my favourite warm-weather meals. Tender oregano-seasoned chicken is paired with crunchy vegetables, salty feta, Kalamata olives, and a simple dressing for a lunch or dinner that feels both light and satisfying. It’s inspired by the flavours of a classic Greek salad, with a few personal touches thrown in along the way. Quick to prepare and full of colour, it’s the sort of meal that tastes like sunshine in a bowl.

Greek Chicken Salad Bowl

Greek Chicken Salad Bowl is my answer to sunny days – fresh, colourful, filling, and packed with Mediterranean flavour.

4 months ago
Poached eggs with smoked salmon and wilted rocket on sourdough is the brunch I make when I want something that feels genuinely special without any real fuss. Perfectly poached eggs with that gorgeous runny yolk, silky smoked salmon, peppery wilted rocket and thick sourdough toast that holds it all together beautifully. It is elegant, fresh and ready in minutes. Save this recipe for your next lazy weekend brunch, a slow morning at home, or any time you want to treat yourself to something really lovely!

How to Poach Eggs Without Vinegar

Learn how to poach eggs without vinegar and get perfect results every time. No tricks, no stress, just beautifully poached eggs made simple!

6 months ago
This tomato, olive and chilli stir-through pasta sauce is my homemade take on the Leggo's classic and honestly it gives the jar a serious run for its money. Tangy tomatoes, briny olives and a gentle chilli heat come together in a sauce that coats every strand of pasta beautifully and comes together in minutes. Bold, punchy flavour with barely any effort required. Save this recipe for the nights when you need dinner on the table fast but still want something that tastes like you actually tried!

Tomato, Olive & Chilli Stir-Through Sauce (Leggo’s Copycat)

This Leggo’s copycat tomato, olive and chilli stir-through sauce is bold, punchy and so easy to make at home. Better than the jar, guaranteed!

6 months ago
This halloumi schnitzel is the vegetarian recipe that will have even the most dedicated meat eaters reaching for seconds. Golden and crispy on the outside, squeaky and salty on the inside, with that gorgeous halloumi flavour coming through in every single bite. It comes together in under 30 minutes and works beautifully as a main with a fresh salad, tucked into a roll with some slaw, or served alongside roasted vegetables for a dinner that feels genuinely satisfying. Save this one, you will love it!

Halloumi Schnitzel

This halloumi schnitzel is salty, crunchy magic. I make it when I want all the comfort of a parmy, minus the meat and the drama.

6 months ago
These crispy lemon thyme roasted potatoes are the side dish that earns its place at every table. Golden and crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and infused with bright lemon and fragrant thyme that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible while they roast. They go with absolutely everything from a Sunday roast to a simple weeknight dinner and they always get demolished first. Save this recipe because once you make them this way you will never want to roast potatoes any other way again!

Crispy Roast Potatoes with Lemon & Thyme

These roasted lemon butter potatoes are crispy, golden and just zingy enough to make you forget every other spud you’ve ever loved.

6 months ago
This hummus and roasted Mediterranean veg bruschetta with feta is the kind of starter that makes people think you have really gone all out, when honestly it is one of the easiest things you can put together. Creamy hummus, sweet roasted vegetables, salty crumbled feta and crisp garlicky toast in every single bite. It is fresh, colourful and completely irresistible. Save this recipe for your next dinner party, lazy weekend lunch, or any time you want something that looks stunning with minimal effort!

Hummus and Roasted Mediterranean Veg Bruschetta with Feta

Hummus and roasted Mediterranean veg bruschetta with feta is my idea of the perfect bite. Fresh, colourful and absolutely packed with flavour!

6 months ago
This Middle Eastern baharat beef and sweet potato skillet is the kind of weeknight dinner that makes you feel like you really have your life together. Warmly spiced ground beef with fragrant baharat, tender sweet potato and a handful of simple ingredients that come together in one pan in under 30 minutes. Big, bold flavour with minimal washing up. Save this recipe for busy weeknights when you want something that tastes genuinely special without spending hours in the kitchen. It never disappoints!

Middle Eastern Baharat Beef with Sweet Potato Skillet

This Middle Eastern baharat beef and sweet potato skillet is warmly spiced, deeply satisfying and on the table in under 30 minutes. So good!

6 months ago
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