Sod-the-purists carbonara
November 23, 2021Yes, I know you're not meant to put cream or anything creamlike in a carbonara. So, technically, this recipe isn't…Leek and Blue Cheese Pasta
October 27, 2021Blue cheese is a bit like Marmite. People either love it or hate it. I am most definitely in the…Purple beef and Guinness stew with cheesy potato cakes
October 10, 2021Irish stew purists might want to look away, but this stew does not in any way claim to be a…Butternut Squash Soup
October 6, 2021As an Aussie, I hate the cold but I love soup so autumn is the perfect time to make a…Chicken and vegetable filo roll
October 6, 2021Eating enough veggies is hard for all of us to achieve but they are comparatively cheap and so very good…Magical marinade
August 4, 2021I love a good marinade. I have no idea why more people don't do this when they're cooking meat. It's…Braised red cabbage – a super side dish
August 4, 2021Cabbage, red, green or otherwise, hasn't played an enormous role in my cookery over the years, apart from the occasional…Plum sauce for meat (or meat alternatives)
July 3, 2021I had a craving for a piquant plum sauce on my pork belly. I had never made a plum sauce…Excuse-the-presentation quiche
June 22, 2021As you can probably tell from the photo, I have always had a love-hate relationship with pastry. Occasionally, I have…Messing around with spaghetti bolognese
June 12, 2021Spaghetti bolognese will always have a special place in my heart. It's how I really got started with cooking. It…