This scrumptious tart is a delightful combination of tastes and textures. Golden, flaky puff pastry is topped with flavourful tomato pesto, a medley of roasted vegetables and melty mozzarella – it’s the perfect union… More ..read more

  Ahoy! The inspiration for this birthday cake comes from the official birthday cake handbook of the eighties (and beyond), “The Australian Women’s Weekly Kids’ Birthday Cakes”. How many of you can remember paging through… More ..read more

  Have you heard of cookie bark before? I came across this idea on Pinterest and was immediately intrigued – with a name like cookie bark who wouldn’t be? It sounded so good! To be… More ..read more

  After being battered by storms and making it through a bitterly cold winter it seems to be safe to come out again and enjoy the outdoors. We tend to go into hibernation over the… More ..read more

  I had to play around with this recipe a few times to get it just right, and I’m so glad I persevered because these ginger and dark chocolate bars are absolutely delicious! They’re chewy… More ..read more

  When it comes to flavour combinations lemon and coconut are firm friends, and they combine beautifully in this fluffy layer cake. Whether you’re looking for a celebration cake or just something special to enjoy… More ..read more

  Hi foodies! I’m back in the kitchen after a fabulous few weeks in the U.K. and Ireland. The family and I packed so much into our time there including lots of sightseeing (i.e. walking,… More ..read more

  This basic beef chilli recipe is so satisfying and will warm you up from the inside out on cold winter evenings. We love a good old spag bol at home, and beef chilli is a bit like spag bol’s spicy cousin. With beans. Pop the pot onto the table along with your side dishes, and let everyone help themselves and build their own meal. This is one recipe where I know I’m guaranteed to see clean plates at the end of dinner time!     I kept the kids in mind when creating this homely one pot recipe. It is mildly spicy and wonderfully flavoured, but not too hot. If you prefer a bit m ..read more

  This bright and wholesome bowl is a lunch I’ve been enjoying on repeat lately. It’s also great for picnics. Ever popular quinoa is very versatile, and in this bowl I’ve topped it with spiced chickpeas, crunchy carrots, tomatoes, crumbly feta and a nutty tahini dressing. It’s an incredibly satisfying meal and a nutritious way to elevate your salad game.   Is quinoa good for me? Yes! Quinoa has a number of health benefits. It’s nutrient dense – protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals – they’re all in there baby! It’s also a great option if you’re following a vegan or gluten-free die ..read more

  Home made nut butter is one of the easiest things to make, you can play around with add ins and you have full control over what goes into it. Peanuts, almonds and hazelnuts are my nut butter go-to’s, but lately I’ve been playing around with macadamia nut butter and created a recipe that is next level delicious, I’m obsessed!     Macadamias are creamy and buttery making them the perfect candidate for home made nut butter. I roasted mine for a few minutes to intensify the flavour (don’t skip this step!) and blitzed them up with some cocoa and honey – so delicious! Macadamia nu ..read more