Orange yoghurt cake is soft, moist and full of fresh citrus, with a lightly golden top and a tender crumb that needs very little dressing up. Fresh orange zest and juice bring the flavour, Greek yoghurt adds a gentle tang, and a little almond meal read more

Garlic damper with fresh chives is what happens when classic Australian bush bread gets a very welcome garlic-bread makeover. It has a golden crust, a soft, cheesy middle and fresh chives running all the way through it. Cut off a warm wedge, add butter and read more

Thick, creamy, and loaded with crispy smoky bacon, soft chunks of potato, and sweet creamed corn, this potato bacon and corn soup sits in the chowder camp of soups. While it is thick, rich and hearty, it is still light enough to go back for read more

Halloumi and pumpkin salad is hearty, healthy and hassle-free… proof that simple ingredients, done well, don’t need much else. Sweet, caramelised pumpkin, salty golden halloumi and chewy pearl couscous cooked in sundried tomato pesto. It’s warm, satisfying and substantial yet light at the same time. read more

Creamy zucchini soup is a simple and delicious way to put extra zucchini to good use. Serve it with crusty bread for a comforting lunch or light dinner.

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

Skip the traditional marinade and make this 30 minute butter chicken for your next busy night in. This recipe, for arguably the most recognised curry in the world, is made in one pot, cooked in half an hour and packed full of flavour. Finish it read more

Mexican shredded chicken is brilliantly versatile, easy and fuss-free. Simple ingredients, one-pot and family friendly – a winner in our house! Chicken gently simmers in a rich tomato sauce with warm spices until it becomes tender enough to fall apart with a fork. The result 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

This easy banana cake recipe is my solution for bananas that have passed pleasantly speckled and reached the stage where nobody in the house is prepared to touch them. Admittedly, I’ve also been known to buy far too many bananas, just to make sure the read more

This moist mandarin almond cake combines fresh mandarin juice and zest with almond meal, yoghurt and cardamom, then finishes the whole lovely business with a simple glaze.

This easy apple crumble recipe has soft cinnamon apples, a lightly syrupy sauce and a crisp, buttery oat topping that breaks into golden clumps under your spoon. The apples go straight into the baking dish – no saucepan and no extra washing-up – while custard read more