There’s something so comforting and magical about this Slow Cooked Brisket Ragu. It’s rich, hearty and just a little bit fancy without trying too hard. Whether you’re serving it with pasta, creamy polenta or buttery mashed potatoes, this dish is guaranteed to impress. And the best part? It’s mostly hands-off. Just a little chopping and searing at the beginning, and … Read More
Homemade Custard (Créme Anglaise)
Homemade custard, also known as créme anglaise, is one of those recipes you’ll be glad to have in your back pocket. It’s a kitchen basic that can easily elevate almost any dessert into something special. I promise, store-bought custard will never compare once you’ve made it from scratch! Plus, supermarket versions often contain stabilisers and unnecessary colours. Homemade custard only … Read More
The Best Winter Desserts to Bake Right Now
I am not exactly winter’s biggest fan. I don’t love frosty mornings or cold toes and I feel like my entire personality disappears when the sun goes into hiding. Sure, my birthday month falls in winter, but I’d honestly rather be sipping margaritas in a sundress. Who else feels betrayed by the sun setting before 5pm?! But even I have … Read More
Small Batch Green Tomato Chutney
This Green Tomato Chutney is a unique, tangy and delicious way to use up the last tomatoes of the season. If you grow your own tomatoes, you know it’s inevitable to end the season with a bunch of green ones. And after lovingly nurturing them all through the summer, I just couldn’t let any go to waste. This small batch … Read More
Banana Self Saucing Pudding with Miso Caramel
Winter has well and truly arrived here in Sydney. My best tip for warming up the house on a cold night? Turn the oven on! If you’re already cooking a comfort-food fave or a roast dinner, why not whip up a simple dessert to cook alongside it? That’s where this Banana Self Saucing Pudding with Miso Caramel comes in. What … Read More
Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Pumpkin, Prosciutto and Feta
Sheet Pan Gnocchi has become one of my favourite simple dinners in the last year! It’s perfect for busy nights, lazy nights or honestly, any night when I want something healthy-ish and comforting without making a mess of my kitchen. Everything cooks on a single sheet pan in about 30 minutes, with the oven doing the heavy lifting. That means … Read More
The Best Crumble Recipes for Every Season
If there’s one thing I can’t resist when developing a recipe, it’s finding a way to add a crumble topping. Sometimes I have to remind myself that other desserts even exist! From buttery, bubbly fruit crumbles to jammy crumble cakes and even a crumble-topped focaccia (!) I truly believe crumble makes everything better. There’s just something about that golden, crisp … Read More
Homemade Lemon Curd
If you have a couple of lemons, you’re more than halfway to making your very own Homemade Lemon Curd! I can promise that it’s so much better than store-bought. Even better, it only takes a handful of ingredients, about 10 minutes and some whisking! I have made lemon curd so many times but I felt it finally deserved its own … Read More
Lemon and Raspberry Pull Apart Loaf
This Lemon and Raspberry Pull Apart Loaf is full of sweet-tart flavour and equally perfect to make for brunch or afternoon tea. This loaf sits somewhere between a tea cake and a cinnamon roll. It’s bursting with raspberries and lemon sugar. Lashings of lemon glaze drip in between all the layers. I also love extra fresh raspberries on top to … Read More
XO Sauce Noodles with Pork and Green Beans
When I think about my absolute favourite dishes to make and eat, this one is right up there. My XO Sauce Noodles with Pork and Green Beans is packed with flavour and so delicious. A comfort food that I didn’t grow up eating, and yet gives me the same warm feeling as my Nanna’s cooking. And best of all, it … Read More