pea & ham soup category: soup This is one of those childhood classics that I ate growing up, even though my mum hated it. But what did she know? Pea and ham soup is the ultimate cozy, warming comfort food—salty, earthy, and deeply satisfying. This is a great slow cooker meal, which means it’s easy… Read more

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