Sticky Toffee Hot Cross Bun Pudding: Why You’ll Love This Besides the obvious fact that it’s utterly delicious, this Sticky Toffee Hot Cross Bun Pudding ticks all the right boxes:It’s budget-friendly – perfect for using up leftover Easter buns.It’s super easy – mix, pour, bake, drizzle, devour.It’s freezer-friendly – yup, more on that below.It tastes like heaven – think custardy ...
One Pan Roast Chicken Will Be Your New Favourite Let’s talk about why this one pan roast chicken recipe is a total game-changer:One pan = less cleaning. Seriously, who has time for piles of washing up on a Wednesday?The SMELL. Once this baby’s in the oven, your house will smell like it’s been taken over by a Spanish abuela who ...
Potato Bake with Gnocchi: Why You’ll Fall In Love Let’s be real—potato bake is a staple in most Aussie homes. Whether it’s for a Sunday roast, a midweek craving, or a dish to bring to a BBQ, it always hits the spot. But when you’re short on time (or just can’t be bothered with all the peeling and slicing), this ...
Choc Chip Hot Cross Buns: Why You’ll Love These Whether you’re baking for Easter or just want a sweet treat on a Sunday arvo, this recipe will absolutely win over hearts. Here’s why it’s a favourite in my kitchen:Rich chocolate flavour thanks to cocoa in the dough AND choc chips folded through.Light and fluffy texture, achieved by giving the dough ...
Slow Cooker Lamb Leg Is Your New Go-To Dinner Let me start by saying this: Slow Cooker Lamb Leg is a total game-changer. If you’ve ever roasted a lamb leg and worried about it drying out, you’ll love how forgiving the slow cooker is. You pop it in, go about your day, and come back to juicy, succulent meat that ...
Mac and Cheese is a Total Game Changer Let’s start with what makes this mac and cheese recipe so epic:One pan (you even cook the pasta in it!)No boiling water needed separatelyCreamy, cheesy, luscious centreCrunchy topping thanks to panko and parmesanReady in under 30 minutesFamily friendly, budget-friendly and totally satisfyingThis isn’t your standard stovetop homemade mac and cheese. This is ...
Easter Strawberry and Chocolate Trifle is a Easter Must-Have So what makes this Easter Strawberry and Chocolate Trifle so special? Well, let’s start with the hero ingredients. First up: choc-chip hot cross buns – seriously, whoever invented these deserves a medal. They give the trifle that deliciously spiced, chocolatey base that soaks up all the custard and berry juice (or ...
Smoked Salmon Cheesecake Should Be Featured On Your Table Let’s get one thing straight – smoked salmon cheesecake is not your average entrée. It’s cool, it’s creamy, and it hits all the right salty, tangy notes. Plus, it looks super fancy with minimal effort – we love a show-off dish that basically makes itself, don’t we? 💅 The base is ...
Peach Dump Cake Pudding Delight Peach Dump Cake Pudding has everything I love in a dessert:Minimal effortBudget-friendly ingredientsBig warm dessert energyFeeds a crowdSo, so customisableI’ve been making some version of this since I was a teenager – but this combo is by far my fave. The peaches add a lush, syrupy base, the cottage cheese melts into creamy pockets of ...
Lemon Cottage Cheese Cake Is A Must-Bake There are a million lemon cake recipes out there, but this one? This is the one. Here’s why:Made with a whole lemon: Skin, pith, and all — which means you get the real citrus deal. No bottled juice here.Incredibly moist and fluffy: Thanks to the addition of cottage cheese (or ricotta), this cake ...
Hi, I'm Steph!
I turned a lifelong passion for food into a career as a professional chef, stopping in the Masterchef kitchen along the way. My goal is to inspire everyone to learn to love cooking, using basic pantry ingredients and fresh local produce to create delicious dishes.