chicken tortilla soup category: soup This tortilla soup I make routinely because it’s just that good. There’s so much flavour, so many veggies, lean protein, beans—it’s got everything you want in a warm winter soup. Although honestly, it’s got everything you want in any meal you could eat at any time of year. When I Read more

category: pork Last year when I was in Mexico, I had some tacos at a local place. This place was famous for carnitas, and the locals would come and buy them by the kilogram. They were crispy and salty and exactly what you want from a mouth-watering, slow-cooked pork. I told my guide about how Read more

category: juices and smoothies As a part of my 2025 morning routine, I have been having my breakfast at home, and not stopping by the incredible-smelling bakery on the walk into my office. But I don’t always have any more time than about 15 minutes to prepare something tasty, nutritious and filling. This smoothie is Read more

category: pork I came across this recipe a few years ago when I was on a bit of a health kick. The base of this comes from Jesinta Franklin’s Live a Beautiful Life, and I’ve adjusted it to my tastes. This is the perfect summer dish. It’s healthy, it’s tasty and easy to prepare. serves Read more

beach club cocktail category: drinks Picture this: The sun begins to set as the sky turns shades of coral and lavender. You’re at a pumping beach club, toes in the warm sand, cool summer tunes flood the airways, a gentle breeze carrying the scent of the salt and sea. As you take a sip, you Read more

thai green curry pork meatballs category: pork During a recent grocery shop, I was walking the aisles of Aldi, not feeling very inspired. I didn’t feel like anything in particular. I really didn’t feel like cooking anything that required a lot of prep, or cleaning, or anything that took longer than 15 minutes. I just Read more

category: pasta and rice Pearl couscous is an easy way to elevate your weeknight meals. The different texture makes for a nice change, yet it is just as easy to cook as rice or pasta. This dish really takes minimal effort. Just chop up a couple of vegetables, chuck them in the oven, boil some Read more

creamy pasta sauce category: pasta and rice I don’t know about you, but sometimes I just crave a nice, big bowl of creamy pasta goodness. Something garlicky, cheesy, salty with the soft texture of a delicate, stringy pasta. This versatile sauce hits the spot every time, and it’s as easy as it is delicious. It’s Read more

choc chip waffle bread & butter pudding category: dessert Bread and butter pudding had always sounded so stodgy and unappetising to me. Wet bread? No thanks. So when a colleague’s birthday came around, and he mentioned that bread and butter pudding was his favourite, I had to look into something that was a bit more Read more

white chocolate mousse category: desserts It’s hard to go wrong with a chocolate mousse. It’s delicious, it can be made simple or extravagant. But the best thing about mousse is that it is incredibly easy to make. I came across recipe about 14 years ago. But then I wasn’t a terribly proficient cook. I struggled Read more