Fresh, sharp and herb-forward, chimichurri is one of those sauces I make once and then keep finding reasons to use. It cuts through rich meats, lifts vegetables, and instantly makes simple food more interesting. This is the chimichurri I come back to again and again — quick to make, bold in flavour, and endlessly useful….
Quick & Easy Bún Chả Vermicelli Bowl
Bún Chả Vermicelli Bowl are one of those dishes I never hesitate to cook at home. Smoky pork cooked hot and fast, cold rice vermicelli, crisp lettuce and generous handfuls of herbs, all brought together with a sharp, savoury-sweet nuoc cham. It’s the contrast that makes it work so well — warm, charred meat against…
Kimchi Udon Noodles
This is the kind of dinner I make when I’ve left it too late to plan properly and still want something I’ll actually enjoy eating. Kimchi udon noodles come together fast, use what’s already in the cupboard, and hit that sweet spot between comforting and light. The noodles only need a few minutes in the…
Fresh, Low-Calorie Dinners That Don’t Feel Like Diet Food
After the long lunches, extra drinks and relaxed routines of December, I always find myself craving food that feels a little lighter — not in a restrictive way, but in a fresh, back-to-normal way. Meals that are easy to cook on a weeknight, full of flavour, and leave you feeling good rather than weighed down….
BBQ Chicken Satay with Homemade Peanut Sauce
When the weather warms up, I start reaching for BBQ recipes that let me prep ahead and then switch off. Satay has become one of my favourites for exactly that reason — the chicken happily marinates in the fridge until I’m ready, the skewers cook in minutes, and the peanut sauce can be made earlier…
Oven-Dried Citrus for Cocktails
The other day I was at my fancy local green grocer and spotted little pouches of dehydrated citrus — so pretty, so cheerful, and absolutely perfect for cocktails. But at $20 a bag, I just couldn’t justify it. I love having citrus garnishes on hand for spritzes and G&Ts over summer, especially at Christmas, but…
Prawns with Nectarine Salsa
There’s something about summer that has me reaching for quick seafood dishes, and this one has become a new favourite in our house. I first made it after a beautiful market haul — perfectly ripe nectarines, bunches of coriander, and a bag of sweet medium prawns from Faros. It’s the kind of recipe that feels…
Gilda (Classic Basque Pintxo)
During my month travelling through Spain, I noticed one thing every pintxos bar had in common: a plate of Gildas sitting proudly on the counter. Just a simple skewer of olive, anchovy and pickled green pepper — nothing fancy, yet somehow the first thing people order when they sit down with a drink. I loved…
Tuna Crudo with Olive Oil, Lemon Zest, Crispy Capers & Chives
I’ve been thinking about doing a tuna crudo for a long time. It’s one of those dishes that feels deceptively simple, but only really works when the fish is excellent and you don’t overthink it. When I spotted some beautiful sashimi-grade bluefin tuna at Faros, my favourite fish monger, I knew it was time. The…
Charred Nectarine, Prosciutto & Burrata Salad
The other day it hit 35 degrees in Sydney, and the last thing I wanted to do was turn the oven on or sit down to anything heavy for dinner. When it’s that hot, I crave food that feels light, fresh and effortless to pull together. With stone fruit in peak season right now, I’ve…