Recipes
Welcome to my recipes collection - a selection of easy-to-follow, seasonal recipes developed and photographed by me, here in New Zealand. As a New Zealand–based food photographer and recipe writer, I pair clean, editorial-style food photography with well-tested recipes designed to inspire home cooks and celebrate the flavours and produce I love. 

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...

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...

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...

There's something about pineapple that instantly transports me to somewhere hot and relaxed, where work is far from the front of my...

Weirdly, chia pudding for breakfast seems decadent and indulgent to me, but they're actually really super-nutritious and fantastically...

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...

Looking for a rich, indulgent dessert that's quick and easy to make? My espresso chocolate mousse recipe combines the bold flavors of...

Afghan biscuits have a special place in my 'All time best-biscuit top ten' list, and rightly so with all that butter... but sometimes even a die-hard biscuit fan needs a slightly healthier option, and this no-bake Afghan biscuit slice is exactly that. All the deliciousness of the original, a little of the chocolate and sugar too, but add in some nuts, dates and seeds, and you get the picture - the overall nutrition is greatly improved without the taste suffering a single bit.

Rice pudding is one of my MOST favourite desserts of all time - sweet, creamy and satisfying. Simple pudding perfection! And while you...

This cake is dense and fudgy. And while I didn't necessarily intend for it to be gluten-free, it is - but don't let that put you off! As...

I'm a BIG pâté fan. There's something so satisfying about a rich pâté thickly layered onto crisp crackers or soft fresh bread. And once I...

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...

While this is technically a salad, I feel like that doesn't fully describe just how substantial this recipe actually is - it is...

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...

There is something so comforting and satisfying about roast potatoes, and as is often the way with a 'simple' recipe that doesn't contain...

Spring is here and I am INTO it! Lighter evenings, lighter mornings, lighter eating... hell yes. When spring vegetables start to appear...

This Jalapeño cornbread is so delicious! You can make it as cheesy or spicy as you like. It's great served with homemade beef chilli....

I've read recipes before that use whole oranges and I've always thought 'gross!' I'm not a huge fan of citrus fruit, and I have...

Hot, filling breakfasts are the best in wintertime. It's just such a good nourishing start to the day. And porridge is the best of hot...