Recipes for Mothers Day 2026 with simple, beautiful dishes designed to inspire you in the kitchen and help you create something truly special to share. Mother’s Day has a way of bringing a lot to the surface — joy, tenderness, reflection, and love. However this day finds you, I hope there’s a moment in it […]
Creamy Tuscan Risoni with Sun-Dried Tomatoes This creamy Tuscan risoni with sun-dried tomatoes is a comforting, one-pan dinner the whole family will love. Ready in under 30 minutes and packed with flavour. Creamy Tuscan Risoni with Sun-Dried Tomatoes There are some recipes that just become part of the weekly rhythm of a family kitchen. The […]
The Best Chicken Shawarma Recipe (Generous & Full of Flavour) The Best Chicken Shawarma Recipe (Generous & Full of Flavour) If you’ve ever ordered chicken shawarma and wondered how something so deeply spiced, tender and full of flavour could come together so effortlessly, you’re not alone. It’s one of those dishes that feels a little […]
Ava’s Easy Sweet Coconut Slice There are some recipes that carry a little more meaning than the ingredients suggest. This easy sweet coconut slice is one of those. Relish Mama turns 17 this April, and as I’ve been thinking about that milestone this week, I’ve found myself returning to the recipes that have stayed with […]
How to Make Plum Jam (with clove & vanilla) + My Tips for Getting it Right How to Make Plum Jam There are a few things I love teaching that always surprise people, and jam is one of them. Not because it’s difficult (it’s not) — but because most people assume it is. An assumption […]
Irresistible Lemon Pistachio Loaf Cake Irresistible Lemon Pistachio Loaf Cake Recently, we were gifted a generous bag of lemons from friends’ farm trees. I get so excited when we are gifted these. These are heavy, fragrant lemons that immediately make me think ‘what will I make’. When lemons arrive like that, they never sit […]
A delicious Pesto Pasta Recipe (Using Fresh Basil Pesto) When people tell me their pesto pasta feels clumpy or heavy, it is almost always one small thing that is missing. Water. Not just any water — the starchy water from cooking the pasta. This Delicious Pesto Pasta Recipe relies on good basil pesto and […]
Ultimate Vibrant Basil Pesto Recipe (That Stays Bright Green) Basil is abundant right now, and when it is, this is the first thing I make. A proper pesto should be bright, fresh and glossy. It should smell of good olive oil and real Parmesan. It should feel generous when you spoon it from the […]
Vibrant Broccoli, Chickpea and Date Crunch Salad In a recent class, a guest was eating one of the salads I had demonstrated and said, ‘There are salads that feel like an obligation, and then there are salads that feel like a nourishing dinner.’ We all agreed that this Broccoli, Chickpea and Date Crunch Salad […]
Persian Love Cake Persian Love Cake (Gluten Free) A gently spiced almond cake to share, gift and savour I cannot even begin to tell you how much I love the flavours of this Persian Love Cake. It relies on warmth, spice, texture and generosity — a cake that feels perfect in the family cake […]
Chickpea and Beetroot Curry The Ultimate Chickpea and Beetroot Curry for Easy, Nourishing Weeknight Dinners There are nights when cooking feels like the absolute last thing you want to do. You’re tired, the day has taken more than expected, and the idea of another decision feels heavy. And yet, you still want to eat […]
This scallop salad recipe is one I’ve been cooking and enjoying recently, particularly on warm evenings when I want dinner to feel fresh, generous and complete. A delicious scallop salad recipe for dinner – yes please! This is one of the first recipes I’m sharing here for 2026, and it’s the one I headed […]
Roasted Balsamic Strawberries (Perfect Pavlova Topping) Roasted Balsamic Strawberries (Perfect Pavlova Topping) If you’d love something a little special to spoon over your pavlova — or any summer dessert — these roasted balsamic strawberries are it. They don’t take long to prepare and transform fresh strawberries into a glossy, jammy, sweet-tart topping that […]
Perfect Pavlova Recipe (Foolproof Australian Pavlova Base) Perfect Pavlova Recipe (Foolproof Australian Pavlova Base) The crisp shell, the marshmallow centre, the ritual of bringing it out to the table — pavlova is an Australian classic for a reason.This is the recipe I have taught for years, and it works every single time. It’s […]
Fresh Cajun Spiced Fish with Green Goddess Dressing Fresh Cajun Spiced Fish with Green Goddess Dressing There are some dinners that come together with very little fuss but still offer something bright and nourishing at the end of a long day. Cajun Spiced Fish with Green Goddess Dressing is one of those meals. […]
Ginger Turmeric Citrus Immunity Shots Ginger Turmeric Citrus Immunity Shots (Sunshine in a Glass) If you’ve ever grabbed a small bottle of wellness shots from your local fruit shop or health store, you’ll know how quickly the cost adds up. The good news? These fiery, vitamin-rich immunity shots are so easy to make at home […]
Easy Ricotta Cake with Honey, Chocolate and Orange Easy Ricotta Cake with Honey, Chocolate and Orange This Easy Ricotta Cake has quickly become one of my favourite cakes to bake. It’s unfussy, quick to bring together, and the result feels genuinely special — the kind of cake you’ll make once and then happily […]
Sensational Chicken Piccata with Sage : A 20 minute Delicious Dinner Awaits Sensational Chicken Piccata with Sage There are weeknights when we want dinner to feel a little special without putting on a whole performance. This Sensational Chicken Piccata with Sage is one of those meals. It is quick, super satisfying, and it […]
Easy One-Pan Warm Gnocchi Salad with Roasted Tomatoes & Capsicum Easy One-Pan Warm Gnocchi Salad with Roasted Tomatoes & Capsicum Some evenings call for food that feels generous and full of flavour but doesn’t keep me (and you) tied to the kitchen with a stack of pots and pans. That’s where this recipe […]
A beautiful Santiago Tart Recipe A Beautiful Santiago Tart Recipe One of the things I love most about cooking is the way you can make people feel. There is no better feeling for me than placing something I have made with love on the table for those I hold close. Food is more than […]
Sicilian Caponata with Whipped Ricotta Sicilian Caponata with Whipped Ricotta – A Dish Made for Sharing Some dishes just radiate joy the moment you start preparing them – even before anyone gathers around the table. I always feel like that with this Sicilian Caponata with Whipped Ricotta, as I know our home will soon […]
Delicious Healthy Tofu and Vegetable Stir Fry with Miso Sauce Delicious Healthy Tofu and Vegetable Stir Fry with Miso Sauce I love having an easy & healthy dish like this up my sleeve. A tofu and vegetable stir-fry might not sound like a revelation, but when you layer in a savoury miso sauce and […]
Delicious Flourless Chocolate Almond Cake Delicious Flourless Chocolate Almond Cake – A Gluten-Free Favourite The best cakes are rarely the ones with elaborate icing or hours of decoration. They’re the ones that feel like home: simple to make, deeply satisfying, and remembered long after the last slice has gone. This delicious flourless chocolate almond […]
The best Fathers Day Recipes to Cook, Share & Celebrate at Home (+ download my free Fathers day recipe book) The Best Fathers Day Recipes to Cook, Share & Celebrate at Home Father’s Day is a beautiful chance to pause, gather, and celebrate the people who have guided, supported, and cared for us […]
Chakchouka (also known as Shakshuka) is a vibrant dish of eggs gently poached in a rich, spiced tomato sauce. The flavours are deep and warming, and it’s wonderful any time of day. I like to serve it with good sourdough toast or warm Turkish or pita bread to soak up the sauce, along with a […]
A few weeks ago, I was away on a girls’ trip with my bestie. We go away together now twice a year as our birthday gifts to one another. It is very special, and I love this tradition we have. At one point, I was making breakfast for us and we were discussing vinegars and […]
Beautiful Spice-Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Goat’s Cheese, Dates and Pickled Shallots There are recipes we keep coming back to because they’re easy, delicious, and have just the right mix of comfort and freshness. This roasted sweet potato salad has become one of mine. It’s simple enough to throw together for a weeknight […]
Red Wine Jus Recipe Red Wine Jus – A Sauce That Quietly Elevates Everything There are certain sauces that feel like a secret weapon. Ones you can call on when you want to make something feel a little more special, a little more ooh là là, without a lot of fuss. For me, this red […]
Nellie’s best ever lasagne Nellie’s best ever lasagne Serves 6 Every child thinks their mum’s lasagne is unbeatable and so it felt a little wrong to put my version in these pages for you all. My lasagne, surely cannot be better than your mum’s. So, I do apologise for in this one instance, this recipe […]
Marry Me Lentils Marry Me Lentils If you’ve spent any time scrolling through recipes lately, there’s a good chance you’ve come across the now-famous Marry Me Chicken. The name alone is enough to pique curiosity, and the promise behind it is bold: a dish so delicious, it might just provoke a marriage proposal. The […]
Beef Bourguignon Recipe – The Ultimate Winter Comfort Food Beef Bourguignon Recipe – The Ultimate Winter Comfort Food There are some recipes I return to, year after year, not just because they taste wonderful but because of the way they make the our home. Beef Bourguignon is one of those dishes to me (does […]
A delicious and easy oven baked risotto (A gently, hands-off version of a classic comfort dish) If you’ve ever made risotto the traditional way — slowly adding warm stock, stirring patiently, one ladleful at a time — you’ll know it’s not just a meal, it’s a ritual. There’s something incredibly grounding about the […]
Creamy Chicken Pie with Golden Puff Pastry Squares Creamy Chicken Pie with Golden Puff Pastry Squares There are some recipes that wrap around you like a hug — for me, a pie has always been one of them. A creamy chicken pie with a herby, vegetable-rich filling, topped with golden puff pastry squares […]
Easy Mediterranean Vegetarian Frittata with Harissa and Feta Easy Mediterranean Vegetarian Frittata with Harissa and FetaAn easy, delicious vegetarian dinner idea that’s full of flavour. There’s something wonderfully comforting about a frittata. It’s the kind of dish that lets you throw open the fridge, take stock of what you have, and still create something satisfying […]
A Hug in a Bowl: My Favourite Tadka Dal Recipe There’s something really comforting and nourishing about Dal. Dal is not flashy. It doesn’t ever try to steal the spotlight. But it’s often the dish I turn to when I crave something nourishing, warming, full of flavour but minus any fuss. This Tadka […]
Authentic Beef Rendang Recipe There are some dishes that demand you slow down. That invite you, almost insistently, to lean into the beauty of patient, gentle cooking. Beef Rendang is one of them. Originally from Indonesia’s Minangkabau people of West Sumatra, Beef Rendang has earned its place as one of Southeast Asia’s most celebrated […]
Easter Recipe Book Free Download This Easter, I’ve created a special recipe book as a little gift from my kitchen to yours. Inside, you’ll find a beautiful collection of recipes to inspire your celebrations—whether you’re hosting a feast, baking with the kids, or preparing something delicious just for you. Included are crowd-pleasers like 12-hour […]
The Best Homemade Hot Cross Buns with a beautiful citrus twist The Best Homemade Hot Cross Buns (Now Even Better) There’s something timeless and deeply comforting about baking hot cross buns from scratch. The gentle scent of spices, the warmth of the oven, and the quiet satisfaction of kneading a beautiful dough — it’s […]
This recipe for Nellie’s Best Ever Chocolate Cake is from the Relish Mama archives — written some years ago, but still very loved and very delicious. I hope you enjoy revisiting it with me. This month, we celebrate the birthday of Relish Mama. Let’s celebrate with cake…..specifically this one. Nellie’s best-ever chocolate cake, which I was […]
The Best Easy Summer Vegetable Lasagne Recipe The Best Easy Summer Vegetable Lasagne Recipe Few things bring people together like a great meal; this Summer Vegetable Lasagne is no exception. There’s something so lovely about layering fresh, seasonal ingredients and baking them until golden and bubbling. It feels both satisfying and celebratory. This dish was […]
