Recipe Category: Summer

This easy homemade harissa paste is a bold North African blend of roasted capsicum, chillies, garlic, and warm spices. It adds instant depth and smoky heat to meat, vegetables, sauces, dressings and more — a single jar unlocks endless quick, flavour-packed meals.
The inspiration for this dessert came months ago when a friend served me a yoghurt-based cheesecake drizzled with honey and thyme. I was blown away by its elegant restraint — proof that beautiful food doesn’t need to be complicated, just thoughtfully balanced. Fast-forward to a family dinner last week, when I created my own version with vanilla bean and roasted strawberries. It’s a little more layered, but every element works in harmony — and even my fussiest eater hoed in with gumption, which tells me this one’s a keeper.
A quick, fresh cos salad with avocado, broccoli stem, and parmesan, tossed in a tangy red wine aioli dressing. Perfect alongside lasagne, risotto, or any rich main.
A simple, egg-free strawberry dessert made from frozen berries and pantry staples. This no-fuss spoon cake bakes into a tender, buttery sponge with juicy, syrupy fruit — perfect for last-minute guests.
These Whipped Feta & Roast Tomato Toasts are a simple yet elegant appetiser — perfect for easy entertaining at home or the bach. Crisp garlicky baguette slices are topped with creamy whipped feta and juicy blistered cherry tomatoes, finished with a drizzle of pan juices and fresh herbs. They’re quick to throw together, flexible to make with what you have on hand, and guaranteed to disappear fast.