This stir-and-bake chocolate slab cake is what I make when a proper generous chocolate cake is required. Everything is stirred together in one bowl, poured into a large rectangular tin and finished with a thick layer of chocolate fudge icing. It is soft, rich and read more

Cheese and Vegemite twists take four ingredients and turn them into crisp, golden cheesy pastry with a proper savoury kick. Puff pastry does the flaky work, Vegemite brings the salty depth and two cheeses melt into all those twists and crevices. The crunchy cheese that read more

This creamy cauliflower and potato soup wasn’t quite the dinner I had planned. I had grand ideas about making cauliflower soup, but a bunch of old potatoes sitting in the pantry and only half a head of cauliflower in the fridge sent things in a read more

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

Semi-dried tomato potato bake is a play on marry me chicken flavours. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes with a creamy tomato, thyme and parmesan sauce, then finished with a bubbling golden cheese top. The semi-dried tomatoes add a rich, slightly tangy flavour, while a pinch 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

Soft, fluffy and ready in 30 minutes, scones are one of the easiest and most satisfying things you can bake. Light, buttery and delicious, these classic scones come together with just a handful of everyday ingredients – making them the ultimate go-to for a lazy read more

Thai green chicken curry definitely wasn’t on the menu tonight. When asked if I wanted anything from the shops, my first response was a firm “No thanks”… quickly followed by “Maybe some chicken breasts”… and then, “Actually, let’s go with chicken thighs.” Safe to say, read more

It doesn’t matter whether you call them Turkish zucchini fritters, kabak mücver, zucchini puffs or zucchini balls… they all taste amazing! This recipe makes ‘flat’ style zucchini fritters instead of the puffs or balls you often find in Turkish restaurants in Australia. They are shallow read more

Golden, crunchy homemade croutons can turn a simple salad or bowl of soup into something far more interesting. They’re also one of the easiest ways to give stale bread a second life, transforming it into crisp, flavour-packed bites with just a handful of pantry staples. 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.