There’s something about the first good asparagus of the season that immediately makes me want to change the way I’m cooking. After months of hearty winter dishes, I start craving dinners that still feel satisfying but have a little more freshness and colour about them. That was really the starting point for this Spring Chicken…
Tag: Midweek Dinner
Italian Sausage, Fennel and White Bean Tray Bake
The combination of sausages and beans has been around for centuries, and almost every part of the world seems to have embraced it in one form or another. France has its rich cassoulet, Italy has rustic dishes of sausages and white beans, Britain has bangers and beans, and even the humble tin of sausages and…
Classic Aussie Beef Rissoles
Golden, juicy Aussie beef rissoles with plenty of gravy — it’s the kind of dinner that never really goes out of style. A couple of weeks ago I went out for dinner with some friends at a new restaurant — the kind of place where you’d expect small plates and wine, not rissoles. And yet,…
Mushroom Ragù
This mushroom ragù is rich, slow-cooked and deeply savoury — the kind of sauce that feels comforting without being heavy. Built using classic Italian technique, it relies on finely chopped mushrooms, olive oil, red wine and time to create depth and body. Rather than slicing the mushrooms, they’re chopped finely and cooked down slowly, allowing…
Clear-Out-the-Fridge Frittata
This is the frittata I make when I need to use things up before they go bad. A half capsicum, a few mushrooms, some asparagus that’s been sitting in the crisper a bit too long, good eggs from the markets — it all goes into one pan and gets finished under the grill. Sometimes I…
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…
Pan-Seared Salmon with Mexican Salsa
Busy weeknights call for meals that come together quickly, and this Pan-Seared Salmon with Mexican Salsa is exactly that. It’s the kind of healthy salmon recipe you can pull together in under 30 minutes — fresh, vibrant, and satisfying without feeling heavy. Golden pieces of salmon meet a colourful Mexican-inspired salsa made with charred corn,…
Pea and Mint Pasta with Ricotta
If you’re after a dinner that looks as beautiful as it tastes, this Pea and Mint Pasta with Ricotta is it. In just 20 minutes, you’ve got a bowl of pasta coated in the glossiest green sauce — fresh, vibrant, and full of flavour. I made this for our Meat-Free Monday dinner and, to be…
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…