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Recipe Category: Autumn

Crispy Bacon, Cabbage & Black Pepper Pasta

A simple, economical pasta made from everyday ingredients that delivers far more flavour than it should. Crispy bacon, sweet golden cabbage, peas for extra veg, and plenty of black pepper come together in a glossy, cacio e pepe–inspired finish that’s perfect for flat dinners or busy weeknights.

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Using Whole Braised Chicken

A comforting, nourishing chicken noodle soup made using tender braised chicken and homemade stock. Simple, soothing and perfect for sharing or delivering to someone who needs a little care.

Easy Green Curry Chicken

A fresh, vibrant green chicken curry made with homemade curry paste, tender chicken, coconut cream and plenty of greens. Fragrant with lime, lemongrass and coriander, this is a comforting, adaptable curry you can make ahead, freeze, or cook fresh in minutes.

Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta with Ricotta and Buffalo Mozzarella

Slow-roasted cherry tomatoes spooned over crisp sourdough, layered with ricotta, buffalo mozzarella, basil and a restrained drizzle of balsamic. Simple, comforting, and deeply satisfying.

Sunday Sultana Scones

Soft, golden sultana scones made using a simple layered technique for light, fluffy results. A modern take on a classic, rooted in memory and made for sharing.

Lemony Lamb Koftas with Yoghurt Dressing

Juicy, tender lamb kofta finished with a generous squeeze of lemon. Simple, adaptable, and endlessly repeatable — perfect in flatbreads, on the BBQ, or straight from the pan.

Herbed Grain & Lentil Salad with Cumin Yoghurt and Pomegranate

A herbed grain and lentil salad with freekeh or bulghur wheat, fresh herbs, currants, capers and honey, cumin yoghurt. Nourishing, make-ahead, and well suited to both entertaining and lunch prep.

One-Pan Roast Chicken with Cherry Tomato & Cannellini Bean Ragu

A one-pan butterflied chicken baked on a bed of cherry tomatoes, cannellini beans, garlic, and herbs — a rustic, Mediterranean-style dinner that’s simple, nourishing, and full of flavour. Serve with rocket pesto and pasta for the perfect weeknight meal.

Pumpkin, Coriander & Cashew Soup — My Comfort in a Bowl

A silky pumpkin, coriander and cashew soup with gentle spice and warmth. My go-to pumpkin soup — nourishing, full of flavour, and perfect for sharing with family or friends.