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Courgette, feta and dill fritters
I love fritters. They're so deliciously savoury, and the possibilities for add-ins are just about endless. And then you get to decide...
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Apr 20, 20223 min read


Anzac yoyos
I love the simplicity of a good Anzac biscuit. Oats and coconut, wholesome... almost healthy (except for the sugar which I'm choosing to...
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Apr 19, 20222 min read


Kimchi cheddar cheese scones
Do you like kimchi? Do you like cheese? Do you like scones? Yes to all three...?! Well then, this recipe for kimchi cheddar cheese scones...
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Apr 13, 20221 min read


Bacon, cherry and goat's cheese twists
Does anyone still 'entertain'? God knows I certainly don't... but as I was making these deliciously salty, flaky snacks I was struck by...
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Apr 6, 20222 min read


Cranberry, blueberry and almond granola
Granola is my desert island meal, my last meal, the meal I eat almost every day and never seem to get sick of. I have it for breakfast, I...
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Apr 4, 20222 min read


PBJ pop tarts
Pretty pink food gets me EVERY time. Of course, food should always be visually appealing... but PINK FOOD is next-level. I've eaten...
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Apr 3, 20222 min read


Blueberry crumble slice
This slice is an absolute crowd pleaser because there should not be anyone anywhere that does not like berries and/or crumble. Just......
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Mar 30, 20223 min read


Feijoa coconut caramel cake
My mind was truly blown last weekend. I was reading up about feijoas, preparing to bake with them for the first time this season, and I...
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Mar 28, 20223 min read


Spicy chorizo & capsicum baked risotto
Baked risotto is effectively a tray bake. It's all the favour and texture of a risotto, without having to stand around the hob for 40...
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Mar 27, 20223 min read


The very best nectarine chutney
For a long time I was scared of chutney. I didn't understand it, or really appreciate the value of homemade over commercial. But I do...
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Mar 23, 20222 min read


Summer vegetable tray bake
At the very end of summer, and even into early Autumn, my favourite vegetables are in abundance and at their very ripest and best. Not to...
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Mar 19, 20222 min read


White chocolate tahini bundt cakes
Did I mention the fact that the white chocolate is caramelised? And there's tahini too which gives a subtle nutty taste. And that the...
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Mar 14, 20223 min read


Small batch passionfruit curd
I'm a HUGE curd fan. I've made so many variations, and I love them all. But passionfruit curd really has my heart. Curd has a bit of a...
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Mar 10, 20223 min read


Chicken soup for everything
Wars, pandemics, near-record level inflation, conspiracies and protests - there is a lot going on in the world right now. This chicken...
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Mar 8, 20223 min read


Easy potato hash cakes
These potato hash cakes are really quick to make and only need a few ingredients. To make them next-level crunchy, there are a few...
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Mar 7, 20223 min read


Rhubarb and white chocolate loaf
The rhubarb in my garden is going crazy right now! Turns out it really loves to be fed generously - let's be honest, who doesn't?! My...
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Mar 7, 20221 min read


Miso peanut butter cookies
I’m a chocolate-kind of person 🍫, I won’t deny it… so when I bake, it normally involves chocolate in some form or other. I’m TRYING to...
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Feb 18, 20222 min read


Quick smoked salmon brunch pies
Looking for a perfect long-weekend-at-home brunch treat? Try these quick smoked salmon brunch pies - a smoked salmon and cream cheese...
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Feb 1, 20221 min read


Improving on perfect brownies
A fudge brownie made with good quality chocolate (AT LEAST 50% cacao - probably more like 75% if I’m really honest 😆) is probably my...
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Jan 21, 20221 min read


Ever heard of cajeta?
Cajeta (ka-HEY-ta) - it’s a Mexican caramel sauce made from goats milk, and flavoured with vanilla and cinnamon. Sort of like a fancier...
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Jan 20, 20222 min read
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