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Recipe Category: Autumn

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.