Cheddar & Creamed Corn Bake
If youāve never tried a corn bake before, you are in for a treat! This is cheesy, creamy on the inside, and slightly crispy on the outside. I love to make this cheddar & creamed corn bake as a side for a BBQ because itās so easy to whip together, then leave it to bake while the meat is cooking outside.
Marinated Minty Grilled Eggplant
If you donāt love eggplant, try this recipe, then tell me if you still donāt like it. The eggplant is cut into thin disks, grilled for a bit of char, then marinated to soak up all of the minty flavours. It is so delicious, fresh, and they keep a firm texture, so itās not the smooshy texture most people associate with eggplant. It pairs well with any Mediterranean dish as a lovely side.
Heirloom Tomato Carpaccio
I love using heirloom tomatoes for this because they are so beautiful and colourful, but you can use any tomatoes that you have on hand. Itās a simple appetizer or side dish, but itās so fresh and vibrant that any tomato-lover will be happy to have this served.
Greek Chicken Meatballs
Chicken meatballs are a great mid-week dinner and are always a favourite. They come together quickly and boast all of the flavours of a trip to Greece. Fry them until golden and then serve with a Greek salad for a full Mediterranean meal.
Miso Butter Charred Cabbage
Iām not even joking when I say that this is the best way to eat cabbage. The miso butter elevates this simple veg to a whole new level, and the char bits give it such a lovely smoky taste. It is a dish that people often tell me is their favourite part of the meal.
The Perfect Roast Chicken
This is such a simple way to make a juicy, tender, and flavourful chicken with just a few ingredients. The trick is in the method and butterflying your chicken so that the outside gets beautifully golden and crispy while the inside stays juicy and soaks up all the flavours.
Olive & Feta Checkerboard
This is such a cute way to present an appetizer. It elevates your usual bowls of feta and olives to a whole new level that will have guests commenting on how much effort you mustāve put into it (but really, it just took a few minutes). These make for a great appetizer when you are in a rush and need to get something beautiful out quickly.
Gochujang Garlic Carrots
These are tender, slightly spicy, and full of flavour. It is a great way to use up a lot of carrots, and they are so tasty that people will be eating them up like fries. It pairs well with any Asian dish or Sunday roast as a side.
Mexican Elote Fritters with a Lime Mayo
These are crispy fried corn fritters with a creamy, zesty lime mayo to dip into. They are absolutely delicious and make for a great appetizer for your next Mexican food night. I love a homemade mayo, and this brings a zesty freshness to the corn fritters.
Best Beef Birria Tacos
These are a flavour explosion in your mouth! The chilis are not spicy and give the beef the most beautiful smoky flavour. You make the chili marinade, cook the beef until it falls apart, and then shred it up before placing it in a soft corn taco with some cheese and frying them up in a pan to get a slightly crunchy exterior. The result? The best damn tacos youāve ever eaten.
Mango Avocado Pico De Gallo
This chunky pico de gallo is fresh, sweet, and makes the perfect side for your tacos. I love to serve a big helping of this next to my birria tacos or to scoop up with some nachos. It brightens any dish and is a great spring or summer side dish.
Guacamole
Thereās nothing better than cutting open the perfect avocado. I get so excited when my avos are perfectly ripe and the flesh is buttery. Besides using my perfect avo for an avocado toast, my other favourite thing to do is make fresh guac. Itās so flavourful and makes the best snack with some nachos.
The Best Roast Potatoes
These are crunchy and golden on the outside, but soft and fluffy on the inside. It is minimal in ingredients, but itās the method that makes the big difference in getting that perfect roast potato. Pair it with a roast chicken and a fresh salad, and you have yourself the perfect Sunday roast.
Easy Purple Pickled Deviled Eggs
These are a showstopper but are actually really easy to make! Iāve made these the easiest version there is by using the pickle juice from a can of pickled beets. They make a great appetizer for Easter or a dinner party.
Honey Caramelised Feta Carrots
These are sweet from the honey and salty from the feta. They are perfectly tender on the inside and lightly caramelised on the outside in the pan. They are the perfect side dish!
Asian Style Fried Pork Chop
These come out crispy on the outside and super flavourful on the inside. It is juicy and has a great blend of asian flavours, making this a perfect weeknight dinner treat. You can leave the pork to marinate for an hour, but overnight is even better. Pair it with something fresh to cut through the fat, and you have yourself a perfect meal.
Chicken Mayo Tostadas with a Pineapple Tomato Salsa
These tostadas are crunchy from the base, creamy from the homemade mayonnaise, and fresh from the pineapple tomato salsa. Itās simple to make and is a great way to use leftover rotisserie chicken.
Cool Honey
While the world is obsessed with hot honey, Iām obsessed with cool honey. It is zesty, fresh, citrusy, and tangy. Drizzle it over chicken, potatoes, salads, or use it as a sweetener for your cocktails- the possibilities are endless! It is nothing less than pure perfection.
Homemade Mayonnaise
Making mayo from scratch is so much easier than you think and tastes way better than the mayonnaise on the shop shelves. If you want a mayo that is thick, tangy, and rich, then this is the recipe for you.
Fresh Apple Kale Salad
This salad is so refreshing and light. The fruit gives a perfect hit of sweetness, while the apple cider vinegar and mustard dressing bring an acidity that makes this so vibrant. It is the perfect salad for a main or as a side dish for a hot day.