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Fennel & ricotta stuffed pasta shells
Don't get me wrong, I love the change of season from winter to spring... but sometimes the spring evenings can still be a little bit...
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Sep 29, 20241 min read
 
 
 


Green shakshuka with avocado
Shakshuka is such a great weekend breakfast, and let's face it - a much easier way to poach eggs than fussing around with them in water...
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Jul 8, 20241 min read
 
 
 


Easy cauliflower and coconut dahl
I love an easy one-pot winter meal that is packed full of seasonal veges - and if I can serve a side of bread alongside for mopping or...
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Jun 23, 20241 min read
 
 
 


Roast tomato, chorizo & chickpea soup
As an absolute 'soup nut', I have a lot of favourite recipes, and my roast tomato, chorizo & chickpea soup is right up there. It's ALL...
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Jun 13, 20241 min read
 
 
 


Speedy eggplant parmigiana
I love a vege bake, and eggplant parmigiana is having a bit of a moment right now... so I decided to indulge. As the end of summer draws...
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Feb 15, 20241 min read
 
 
 


Tomato, peach & burrata salad with thyme croutons
I'm normally disappointed by summer fruit - as much as I love it, it just never seems to taste as good as I expect it will and live up to...
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Feb 12, 20241 min read
 
 
 


Cherry chocolate granola
This black forest, cherry chocolate granola is the very best way to start the morning! It feels like an absolute treat, but it's actually...
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Dec 20, 20231 min read
 
 
 


Festive summer salad
If the weather is hot on Christmas day, I want salad - and plenty of it! Preferably a range of them - with plenty of cheese, tart fruit...
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Dec 19, 20231 min read
 
 
 


Buttery egg sandwich filling
Sometimes simple is best. When I have next to no ingredients in my pantry or fridge, I know I can still make a classic buttery egg...
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Jul 5, 20231 min read
 
 
 


Roast persimmon French toast with nuts and ricotta
French toast is ridiculously easy to make. In fact, it was one of the very first things I learnt to cook as a child. And while my...
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May 9, 20231 min read
 
 
 


Beef carnitas and avocado burrito bowls
I use my instant pot to make any kind of braised meat. To me it seems almost magical just how quickly the toughest piece of meat (gravy...
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Mar 21, 20231 min read
 
 
 


Salmon & new potato salad with fried capers and pickled onions
While this is technically a salad, I feel like that doesn't fully describe just how substantial this recipe actually is - it is...
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Feb 27, 20231 min read
 
 
 


Harissa meatball flatbreads with honey roast carrot hummus
What is quintessential holiday food to you? For me, it absolutely must be quick. Minimal time prepping, cooking and cleaning up is...
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Jan 4, 20231 min read
 
 
 


Vietnamese chicken noodle salad
As the weather gets warmer, salads become less of a side-act and more of a main event in my kitchen. They're just so ridiculously...
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Nov 16, 20221 min read
 
 
 


Garlic butter & parmesan smashed potatoes
There is something so comforting and satisfying about roast potatoes, and as is often the way with a 'simple' recipe that doesn't contain...
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Nov 6, 20221 min read
 
 
 


Air fryer felafel with mint tarator
Last weekend I finally gave in and bought an air fryer. For someone that cooks a lot, I'm not really big on kitchen gadgets - mostly...
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Oct 5, 20221 min read
 
 
 


Thai green curry noodle bowls
I love a green curry, and sometimes I make my own paste, but to be honest having ALL the ingredients required in one place at a single...
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Sep 30, 20221 min read
 
 
 


Star anise poached pears
I had some pears lying around that needed to be used. I'm not a massive pear fan - long story that involves owning a VERY prolific pear...
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Sep 26, 20221 min read
 
 
 


Charred chicken satay bowls
Spring is here and I am INTO it! Lighter evenings, lighter mornings, lighter eating... hell yes. When spring vegetables start to appear...
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Sep 21, 20222 min read
 
 
 


Smoked salmon brunch toast
I LOVE hot smoked salmon. It's my most favourite way to eat salmon. And I love it even more when it's made into a dip and served with...
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Aug 18, 20222 min read
 
 
 
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