This easy strawberry banana smoothie recipe makes a quick, creamy breakfast with milk, fresh fruit, oats and cashews. It takes only a few minutes to blend and is filling enough to see you through the morning, especially with the optional protein powder. A very ripe read more

Zucchini slice is a go-to recipe in my kitchen when there are excess zucchinis to use up. Easy, reliable and, most importantly, full of cheese and bacon so everyone in the house will eat it (and enjoy it 😉). More Easy Zucchini Recipes and Quick 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

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

Potato and zucchini fritters are crispy, cheesy, savoury flavour bombs! Ideal for non-veggie lovers and veggie lovers alike. In my kitchen, fritters are a go-to for using up older veggies in the fridge – such a tasty option and something the whole family loves. Serve read more

Meringue kisses are so light and airy… you can basically munch away guilt-free. Made from just a few pantry staples, these gluten-free, dairy-free treats are also budget friendly. So go ahead, make a batch and enjoy – after all, calories don’t count when it feels read more

Mango trifle is bright, creamy and properly summery, with fresh mango and berries, homemade custard, soft cake, whipped cream and a little citrus to keep everything lively. No jelly. I know, bold move. The trifles we had as kids were more traffic light than dessert read more

Potato and dill salad is light, fresh and a little moreish. The dill and the horseradish cream add their own lift to the dish, the dill bringing freshness and the horseradish cream providing a little kick; with both adding depth. It isn’t flashy, it doesn’t read more

Mango lime pie is light, silky and refreshing, with a creamy filling that sits somewhere between a mousse and a no-bake cheesecake. Fresh mango brings the sweetness, while zingy lime cuts through the creaminess. It feels right at home at an Australian Christmas, backyard barbecue read more

Chicago-style deep dish pizza wasn’t something I grew up knowing about. At home, we usually made our own pizzas with tomato paste for the sauce, a range of veggies, cheese, and on the rare occasion we were allowed some bacon. These ingredients were spread over read more

Simple homemade mixed berry ice cream… what better way to use up berries. The purply pink colour, the flecks of real fruit, and the creamy texture – it’s good in a bowl, in a cone, alongside a dessert, or lets face it… straight from the read more

Greek salad with homemade dressing is crisp, salty, tangy and ready in just 15 minutes. Juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, Kalamata olives and creamy feta are tossed with a punchy red wine vinaigrette that takes only a few minutes to whisk together. Serve it alongside grilled read more