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I think a French Vinaigrette is the very first salad dressing recipe I learned to make properly. When I say “properly”, I mean more than just drizzling a squeeze of lemon juice and olive oil over greens. Which there’s nothing wrong with doing, and I still certainly do that! I mean actually making a real proper salad dressing. I think this was my first. 🙂 The thing many people may not know about French Salad Dressings is that it keeps really well for up to 2 weeks....

These are like the Greek zucchini version of good ole’ Rissoles, Chicken Patties and Salmon Patties. But so much more exotic sounding by being able to say “these are GREEK!” Greek Zucchini Tots These are Courgette Rissoles from Alonnisos in Greece, a recipe I found in a book called The Food and Cooking of Greece that I stumbled across when I was browsing my local library for cookbooks. Do you do that?...

You can top them with so many fun toppings, such as Everything but the Bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, and more. It’s one of the big challenges of a keto diet - recreating favorite foods in a low-carb version. You can’t always make them as good as the original. But in this case, you most certainly can! These keto crackers amazed me when I first made them. I was expecting a compromise, but these are just as good as wheat crackers....

It’s one of the best solutions I have found for when I crave something sweet and chocolatey, and I love the built-in portion control! I’ve been working on this recipe for six months now. I wanted it to be just right. A deep chocolate flavor, a tender crumb, and - just as important - I wanted it to be easy! Ingredients You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make this keto chocolate mug cake....

It’s a popular Chef’s Special at upscale Thai restaurants that will set you back $30 for just one shank. 5 minutes prep, then just pop it in the oven. Yes, really! Lamb Shanks in Massman Curry Aussies are extremely fond of lamb shanks and Massaman Curry. So we never pass it up when we see them together on the menu of a Thai restaurant. Meltingly tender lamb shanks smothered in a rich coconut, spice infused Massaman curry sauce is a heavenly combination – just the thought makes me weak in the knees, and you’ll happily pay upwards of $30 for ONE lamb shank....

I’m not kidding when I tell you I almost drink this stuff straight from the ladle. Getting it to the jam stage takes some serious self control! I made this last year and had to make it again this year. In fact it was the very first recipe I put on the blog back in January. Unfortunately that was a little late for Xmas, so I thought i’d repost and add a photo....

There’s something about one-pot meals that just feels so liberating! Adding ingredients in, watching the meal develop, and then (usually) serving it up, right from the pan. Apart from this one-pan breakfast, here a few of my favourites: One Pan Spaghetti and Meatballs - The kids love meatballs so much, and this recipe makes it easy. One Pot Garlic Chicken Pasta - We had this again on Wednesday night, a family favourite....

This is a cookbook exclusive recipe! This recipe is exclusive to my debut cookbook Dinner which includes a how-to video for every recipe. Just scan the QR code! Just to explain…. I know, it’s confusing! You’re so used to getting recipes on my website – there’s over 1,200 of them, after all. And here you are looking at a tasty recipe video and I haven’t provided the recipe. 🙀 I’m not just doing this to torture you, I promise....

The result: wonderfully juicy meat with browned, crisp, delicious fat. Even the leftovers are good! Lamb isn’t as popular in the United States as beef, and that’s unfortunate. Lamb meat is very flavorful and as long as you don’t overcook it, it’s tender and juicy. Ingredients You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make this tasty recipe. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need: Since they’re quite expensive, I don’t make them very often....

I love pork chops, there’s just something so old-school and comforting about them. Every Nanna everywhere has a pork chop recipe, I’m sure of it!I think think they’re making a bit of a comeback - retro cool - like black forest gateaux and prawn cocktail, and I’m here for it.This is my favourite way to cook them. Melt in the mouth crispy edges and full on creamy, mustardy and indulgent sauce, what’s not to love?...

At the centre of it all, the pride and joy of my lunch – a classic Aussie Roast Lamb Leg with a flavour packed gravy. It’s Lambalicious!! After more ideas? Browse all my roast lamb recipes! 2 1/2 years ago, I was what I call “internet shy”. I tried to avoid having an internet presence. I had Facebook but rarely used it. I never left messages on blogs even if I tried and loved a recipe....

Eyeballs rolling into the back of your head good.That’s how I’d describe this recipe. I usually prefer a saucy dish (ooh er!) when I’m making Chinese food, but this one is so moreish that I can never say no when it’s on the menu.That usually means I order a saucy dish (like sweet and sour chicken or beef and broccoli) and then a salt and pepper chicken ‘for the table’....

It’s a truly effortless dish, where your slow cooker does all the work. And as is usually the case with slow-cooked meats, leftovers are absolutely wonderful. I’ve been making this slow-cooker recipe often this winter. It is rich, tasty and comforting, and it’s truly easy - a classic hands-off recipe. I think it’s even better than a pot roast. Which says a lot, because I LOVE pot roast. But this meat comes out even more tender and flavorful....

After more ideas? Browse all my roast lamb recipes! Slow Roast Leg of Lamb I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – lamb leg should either be roasted exactly such that it’s blushing pink inside – either whole or butterflied – or long and slow so it’s ultra tender. Blushing pink = meat thermometer or holding-your-breath-cross-your-fingers for that moment when you carve, hoping for juicy lamb rather than grey and dry....

If I were to ask you “When is the perfect time to eat lamb?” What would you say? Easter? I know that’s what I’d have said up until recently. But then I discovered that lamb - or more specifically Welsh Lamb (which is the best - and I’ll tell you why in a minute) is actually at it’s absolute best from the beginning of August through to November. I know right?...

Sometimes side dishes completely steal the show, and this is one of those times! Thin slices of potato, butternut squash and onion, piled up with garlicky, creamy-cheese sauce and finished off with even more cheese and crispy bacon. Sooo good! But is it actually a gratin? Or is it a dauphinoise? I think it’s actually a dauphinoise - since it’s cooked in cream with a hint of garlic. Although some sources say gratin has a breadcrumb or cheese topping....

This stovetop Macaroni and Cheese is a perfect classic – and it just happens to be made in one pot. Butter, flour, pasta, milk, cheese and a few seasonings is all you need to make this epic classic that’s on the table super quick! MY GO-TO MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE Of all the versions of Mac and Cheese I have, this Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese is the one that I use most frequently because the effort vs output is off the richter scale....

There really are no rules when it comes to a Garden Salad. Any greens and any vegetables will do, all tied together with a classic and simple salad dressing. Make this your own! My Garden Salad Ordinarily I write an introduction about the recipe I’m sharing. But I find myself stuck to come up with something witty or some back story about Garden Salad. I wish I could say this salad is made with crisp organic vegetables fresh from my garden....

Simple to make using whole fresh OR peeled frozen prawns / shrimp, this is astonishingly easy to make once you’ve gathered the ingredients! Bonus: Tom Yum is probably the healthiest Thai dish ever, clocking in at just 156 calories! Tom Yum Soup Asian food has some of the best soups in the world! From the rich coconut Laksa Noodle Soup to Vietnamese Beef Pho, and Japanese Ramen, there’s a vast variety and Thailand’s Tom Yum Soup is right up there with the best of them....

A good curry and movie (or game night) at the weekend is one of our favourite ways to spend time together as a family. I love to make curry night that little bit more special, by serving it up with poppadoms or chapatis, and a simple side dish or two - like this tomato, onion and coriander salad and some creamy raita. It takes 5 minutes to throw together, and you can even make it an hour or two ahead, so you can grab it out of the fridge when you’re ready to serve everything up....