There’s something deeply satisfying about a bowl of fried rice — quick to throw together, endlessly adaptable, and full of flavour. This Bacon Kimchi Fried Rice has become my midweek fallback: smoky bacon, spicy kimchi, and perfectly chewy day-old rice. The kimchi I used was a gift from my friend Tina McLeish, who makes her…
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Quick and easy recipes for busy people
Quick Garlic Prawn Noodles (20-Minute Dinner)
We love noodles in my house — they make a regular appearance at least once a week in various forms, from stir-fries to soups. But this is the one I always come back to. These Quick Garlic Prawn Noodles are my go-to when the day has completely gotten away from me and I need something…
Weeknight Sausage & Broccoli Orecchiette
A few years ago, my family and I travelled to Puglia in Italy — a region with a breathtaking coastline, turquoise waters, and some of the most memorable food I’ve ever eaten. One of the moments that stuck with me most was wandering through the old streets of Bari and turning a corner to find…
Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Beef and broccoli stir fry is all about contrasts: tender slices of beef against crisp, bright-green broccoli, all coated in a glossy savoury sauce. It’s a dish that feels balanced and satisfying without being heavy, and it comes together fast enough for weeknights. This is the version I come back to often. The blanching step…
Chicken Burrito Bowl with Baked Tortilla Chips
This is one of those dinners I come back to again and again when time is short but I still want something fresh and satisfying. The chicken is quickly marinated with spices and lime, finished with tomato paste for a little saucy kick, and served in a bowl with colourful toppings and crisp baked tortilla…
BBQ Butterflied Prawns with Miso Butter
These BBQ Butterflied Prawns with Miso Butter are one of my favourite summer BBQ seafood recipes. If you’ve ever wondered how to butterfly prawns for BBQ, or want to make grilled prawns with miso butter, this is the recipe for you. The miso butter adds rich, savoury depth and a hint of sweetness that pairs…
Grilled Scotch Fillet with Miso Butter
Some nights, all you want is a good steak—and this Steak with Miso Butter is one of my favourite ways to do it. It’s quick, no-fuss, and packed with flavour thanks to a generous spoonful of homemade miso butter. I use a 200g Scotch fillet for this recipe, but it works beautifully with sirloin or…
Pasta Puttanesca
This Pasta Puttanesca Recipe is a dish that’s as bold in flavour as it is in history. With a combination of garlic, anchovies, black olives, capers, and tomatoes, this Italian classic is perfect for when you want something quick, easy, and full of attitude. But there’s a little more to this dish than just its…
Trout Amandine (Trout Almondine)
An elegant French bistro classic, ready in 20 minutes I first tasted Trout Amandine at a French restaurant in London, back when my husband and I were living there. As a special treat, his boss sent us out for dinner, complete with a bottle of champagne waiting at our table. The staff truly looked after…
Easy Kimchi Pancake Recipe (Kimchi Jeon) – A Crispy, Tangy Delight
There is a story behind this Easy Kimchi Pancake Recipe! I’ll let you in on a little secret—I’m part of a group chat with some other local mums called The Kimchi Loving Housewives of St Peters. There’s about ten of us, and we regularly go out for Korean food together, often with all our kids…