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.
This bright, crunchy salad celebrates the bits we often overlook — broccoli stalks, stale bread, the last of the herbs in the fridge. Tossed with seasonal leaves, feta, crispy chickpeas, and a citrus dressing, it’s a simple reminder that a little care and creativity can turn everyday ingredients into something worth sharing.
A lighter, no-anchovy Caesar salad with tuna, finely sliced broccoli stems, and herby chickpeas — fresh, satisfying, and perfect for make-ahead lunches.
This spring salad is packed with crunchy veg, bulgur wheat, toasted seeds, creamy goat’s cheese and a bright tahini–grapefruit dressing. A vibrant, make-ahead salad that everyone will love. (Serves 8-10 as a side).
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.
Roasted fennel and lemon risotto is a simple, elegant dish where fennel takes centre stage. My make-ahead method helps you serve it with ease and confidence.
Hearty Tuscan-inspired sausage soup with juicy meatballs, creamy beans & leafy greens in a rich tomato broth — comforting, flavourful, and easy to share.
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.
Roasted fennel and lemon risotto is a simple, elegant dish where fennel takes centre stage. My make-ahead method helps you serve it with ease and confidence.
A fresh, colourful Greek-style salad inspired by a visit to Oikos in Miramar, Wellington — ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, red pepper, olives and feta tossed in a bright red wine vinegar dressing. Simple, honest, and full of vibrant Mediterranean flavour.
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.
This bright, crunchy salad celebrates the bits we often overlook — broccoli stalks, stale bread, the last of the herbs in the fridge. Tossed with seasonal leaves, feta, crispy chickpeas, and a citrus dressing, it’s a simple reminder that a little care and creativity can turn everyday ingredients into something worth sharing.
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.
This spring salad is packed with crunchy veg, bulgur wheat, toasted seeds, creamy goat’s cheese and a bright tahini–grapefruit dressing. A vibrant, make-ahead salad that everyone will love. (Serves 8-10 as a side).
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 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.
A fresh, colourful Greek-style salad inspired by a visit to Oikos in Miramar, Wellington — ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, red pepper, olives and feta tossed in a bright red wine vinegar dressing. Simple, honest, and full of vibrant Mediterranean flavour.
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.
This bright, crunchy salad celebrates the bits we often overlook — broccoli stalks, stale bread, the last of the herbs in the fridge. Tossed with seasonal leaves, feta, crispy chickpeas, and a citrus dressing, it’s a simple reminder that a little care and creativity can turn everyday ingredients into something worth sharing.
A lighter, no-anchovy Caesar salad with tuna, finely sliced broccoli stems, and herby chickpeas — fresh, satisfying, and perfect for make-ahead lunches.
This spring salad is packed with crunchy veg, bulgur wheat, toasted seeds, creamy goat’s cheese and a bright tahini–grapefruit dressing. A vibrant, make-ahead salad that everyone will love. (Serves 8-10 as a side).
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.
Hearty Tuscan-inspired sausage soup with juicy meatballs, creamy beans & leafy greens in a rich tomato broth — comforting, flavourful, and easy to share.
A lightly sweet, slow-toasted granola with vanilla, cardamom, pecans and chewy dried peaches — inspired by the toasted granola served at Musket Cove in Fiji. Perfect for Christmas morning and beautiful packed into jars as gifts.
A quick and delicious chocolate, orange & cranberry amaretti recipe — the perfect edible Christmas gift for those who don’t love traditional Christmas pies. Soft, chewy, and full of festive flavour, these are ideal for gifting to family, teachers, neighbours, and food lovers.
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.
