Good food. Less waste
From how to make homemade pasta to vibrant pasta sauces to fragrant rice dishes that bring the world’s flavours to your table, this collection is all about easy, satisfying comfort. You’ll find recipes that suit every mood — quick weeknight dinners, wholesome lunches, and a few impressive yet fuss-free dishes for when you want to serve something special.
This easy baked mac and cheese recipe is true comfort food: tender macaroni, smoky bacon and a smooth garlic cheese sauce. The breadcrumbs are toasted separately and added when serving, so they stay properly crisp. A small detail, but a very good one. Mac and read more
“How to use leftovers?” is something I find myself wondering every other night; keen to avoid tossing perfectly good food (and money) in the bin. This post is packed with simple ideas to help you make the most of what you’ve got, cut down on read more
Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse to slow down and cook something a little special. Whether you’re planning a relaxed brunch, a light lunch or a full family dinner, these easy recipes are all about making Mum feel appreciated while still being able to spend read more
Parmesan Dijon chicken pasta delivers every time – quick, easy, budget-friendly, waste-free and delicious. A meal that feels like a a cheat meal, but you can whip up when you don’t really feel like cooking is a win for me. And I’m a sucker for read more
A creamy chicken and sundried tomato pasta recipe, full of flavour and on the table in 15 minutes! What could be better for dinner on a busy night?! More Easy Creamy Pasta Recipes Ingredients for the Creamy Sundried Tomato Pasta No need for extra oil read more
‘How to posts’ are great for learning the basics or focussing on certain components of a dish. Whether it is icing for a cake, a dressing for a salad, or a pastry for a pie crust, these posts provide not only the ingredients and method, read more
Easy dinner ideas for busy nights, family meals, comfort-food cravings and those evenings when the contents of the fridge need to make the decision.
The best classic lasagne recipe? Absolutely! I know, it’s hard to believe, but you’ve found it. 😊 A wonderfully comforting classic Italian dish full of layers of rich meaty ragù, creamy béchamel sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta, all baked until golden and bubbling. With roots read more
Spaghetti and meatballs is proper comfort food: tender beef meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce, then piled over pasta with plenty of parmesan. It’s easy enough for a weeknight – it can be made ahead and reheats brilliantly for lunch the next day. Spaghetti read more
Chilli bacon fettuccine brings smoky bacon, fresh chilli and garlic into a quick tomato sauce that clings to every ribbon of pasta. It’s ready in about 20 minutes, uses ingredients that are easy to keep on hand and lets you adjust the heat to suit read more
Vietnamese Salad is a vibrant, flavour-packed recipe that brings together fresh ingredients, aromatic herbs, and a tangy dressing. Known for its balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy notes, this salad will become a favourite for those that love Vietnamese cuisine and light, yet satisfying read more
Vietnamese beef noodle salad is a quick, healthy and vibrant meal. Vietnamese cuisine is known for the fresh and bold flavours, and this is one dish that perfectly captures these characteristics. Combining tender beef strips, rice noodles (vermicelli), crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and the iconic read more