All Your BBQ Essentials! Hello Reader I prefer not to spend my summer cooped up in a kitchen, but someone still needs to get food on the table. So clearly, it's time for our BBQ to show it's worth! This set of recipes features fresh, vibrant dishes that go beyond the usual BBQ, with both crowd-pleasing mains and amazing sides. Whether you're hosting a backyard bash or a cozy cookout, these elevated takes on BBQ classics bring bold flavour to every bite. This is just an intro, and we have many...
11 days ago • 2 min read
What I'm Making On Repeat This Summer Hello Reader I know it’s only May, but I’ve fully slipped into summer cooking mode over here. And honestly, no regrets. Lighter dinners, bold flavours, and anything that can be thrown on the grill or tossed together quickly is firmly on repeat in my kitchen right now. This week, I’m sharing the recipes I keep coming back to. They are fresh, vibrant, and perfect for the warmer days ahead. These are the kinds of recipes that don’t feel like work… just good...
18 days ago • 2 min read
Celebrate Memorial Day with Our Ultimate BBQ Menu! Hello Reader Memorial Day is just around the corner, and whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ or keeping things low-key, it’s the perfect excuse to gather, eat well, and kick off summer in style. I’ve pulled together a collection of recipes that are easy, crowd-pleasing, and made for warm-weather celebrating. 🍔 Main Dishes to Sizzle Your Grill Impress your guests with these show-stopping mains: Juicy Homemade Burgers: Perfectly juicy,...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Your Summer Garden Party Menu Starts Here! Hello Reader Planning a summer garden party? I’ve gathered a selection of recipes that are just right: elegant, full of flavour, and simple to make. They are a celebration of fresh ingredients, beautiful presentation, and incredible taste that will wow your guests without keeping you in the kitchen all day. Getting together with friends? These recipes are made for al fresco dining and relaxed celebration. Starters and light bites 👉 Chicken Caesar...
25 days ago • 1 min read
The Pasta Salads I’m Making This Summer Hello Reader The moment the sun breaks through and someone utters the word "BBQ," my brain goes straight to pasta salad. There's a reason it's become the unofficial dish of summer: you can make it ahead, riff on it endlessly, and it somehow tastes even better after a night in the fridge doing its thing. Whether you're hosting a garden party, bringing something to a potluck, or just trying to keep weeknight dinners feeling fresh and effortless, these...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Welcome to my newsletter! Hello Reader Spring has officially arrived, and with it comes one of my personal favourite ingredients: RHUBARB. With its vibrant pink stalks and bold sweet-tart flavour, rhubarb has a way of waking up desserts after the long winter months. In this week’s collection, I’m celebrating rhubarb in all its playful glory. These recipes capture everything that makes rhubarb so fun to cook with in spring. 👉 Rhubarb Crumble - An old fashioned crumble that can be made in less...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Your Cinco de Mayo Menu Is Here! Hello Reader it doesn't take a lot to convince me to turn dinner into a feast, and Cinco de Mayo is just too perfect to miss! I'm planning to go all out with the menu this year, with some of my favourites hitting the dinner table. 5 May just happens to land on a Tuesday this year, so I'll be leaning into Taco Tuesday, with a couple of options that are especially popular in my home. Pair that with a starter and a set of classic sides, and I know it'll be a hit....
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
It's Asparagus Season! Hello Reader April has arrived, and with it comes one of the most exciting signs of spring: asparagus season. I'm a huge fan of those vibrant green spears. And because they are only around for a short window, I want to make the most of the opportunity. So this week, I’m sharing a few of my favourite recipes that let asparagus shine. Love them as much as I do? I would love it if you left a review and star rating on the website to help other readers find their next...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Recipes I'm cooking on repeat! Hello Reader April always feels like a month of in-between moments in the kitchen. I'm not quite done with the comforting dishes of winter, but the first signs of spring are arriving too, with fresh herbs, lighter dinners and recipes that feel a little brighter. Lately I’ve been leaning on a handful of recipes from the blog that strike that perfect balance: cosy enough for unpredictable weather, but fresh enough to celebrate the change in season. These are the...
2 months ago • 2 min read