Christmas dinner, sorted! Hello Friends Christmas is almost here, and if you're anything like me, you've spent a lot of time thinking about what to serve for the big meal. I've rounded up my favourite holiday recipes to help you out - mains, desserts, drinks, the whole spread. Look, I know we all have our must-make dishes that show up every single year. I'm the same way! But why not shake things up with one or two new additions? You might just discover your next holiday tradition. The recipes...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Festive party recipes that look impressive (but are secretly easy!) Hello Reader The holiday season is the perfect excuse to gather, nibble, and celebrate — and what better way to do it than with food that looks spectacular but doesn’t keep you in the kitchen all night? This is the time to put out something fun and exciting — colourful canapés, sparkling cocktails, and shareable bites that feel special but are often deceptively easy to make. With a few clever recipes up your sleeve, you can...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Your kitchen is about to smell like Christmas! Hello Reader There’s something so comforting about returning to our traditional Christmas bakes each year - the ones that make the whole house smell like cinnamon, butter, and memories. But even the most cherished recipes can share the table with something new. This year, why not mix things up a little? Try a festive twist, add a new cookie to your collection, or bake a show-stopper that could become a new family favourite. Here are a few...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Fridge Full Of Leftovers? I’ve Got You Covered Hello Reader After all the excitement (and cooking!) of Thanksgiving, the last thing anyone wants to do is spend hours in the kitchen again. That’s where leftovers come to the rescue! That's why I'm giving you a head start in planning Thanksgiving leftover recipes — easy, cozy meals that help you make the most of what’s already in your fridge. They’re simple, satisfying, and a great way to stretch those holiday flavours a little further. Looking...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader The drop in temperature this last week has hit me hard. I know it's coming, but I'm never quite ready when it arrives. So I've been scrambling to find thick socks plus something for dinner that will warm me from the inside out. And this has meant that I've been pulling out my favourite Winter Warmer recipes. Chili and stew are the culinary equivalents of a warm hug, except they also happen to be ridiculously easy, feed a crowd (or your future self for three days), and somehow...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Make-Ahead Side Dish Recipes for a Stress-Free Holiday Hello Reader Thanksgiving is all about good food and good company — but let’s be honest, it can also be a little hectic. Between the turkey, the sides, and keeping everyone fed and happy, it’s easy to feel like you spend more time in the kitchen than at the table. ALL MY THANKSGIVING SIDE DISH RECIPES! That’s why this week, I’m sharing my favourite make-ahead Thanksgiving recipes — dishes you can prepare in advance so the big day runs...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Your Thanksgiving Meal Plan! Hello Reader Can you feel it? Thanksgiving's creeping closer, and whether you're hosting the whole extended family or keeping things intimate with just a few loved ones around the table, the pressure to pull off something memorable is real. But here's the thing—it doesn't have to be stressful. I've rounded up recipes that do the heavy lifting for you: familiar classics that never disappoint, plus a few little surprises that'll have everyone asking for seconds (and...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
10 Delicious Dinners That Won’t Break the Bank Hello Reader Let's be honest—keeping everyone fed and happy shouldn't require a small mortgage. The best family meals aren't about fancy ingredients or complicated techniques. They're about making something delicious with what you've got, and maybe even having a bit of money left over at the end of the week. I've learned that budget-friendly doesn't mean boring. In fact, some of my most-loved dinners are the ones built from simple, everyday...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Cozy Classics That Never Fail Hello Reader You know that feeling when a certain dish just gets you? Not because it's fancy or Instagram-worthy, but because it feels like a warm hug on a plate. That's comfort food for me—the recipes I return to without thinking, the ones that fill my kitchen with the kind of smells that make everything feel right. Maybe it's the sound of something gently simmering on the stove, or that moment when you take your first bite and suddenly the day doesn't seem so...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read