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

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

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

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

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

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

“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