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 […]
Fried rice is one of those dishes that always delivers—quick, flavour-packed, and endlessly adaptable. Whether you’re using up leftover rice, making a last-minute midweek meal, or preparing a Lunar New Year feast, mastering how to make delicious homemade fried rice is a great skill to have in your repertoire. Not all fried rice is created […]
A Delicious Caponata Delicious Caponata Caponata is one of those magical dishes that truly captures the essence of Italy. Bursting with the rich flavours of slow-cooked vegetables, olive oil, and tangy vinegar, it’s an easy yet incredibly versatile dish that holds a special place in both Italian cuisine and gatherings around the table. The […]
A delicious Italian Crostini recipe for you to enjoy. Crostini are so lovely & simple. They are arguably one of the most simple party foods in the world. Italian Crostini Recipe to enjoy Italian Crostini are so lovely & simple. They are arguably one of the most simple party foods in the world. Italian Crostini […]
A recipe for the very best mashed potatoes. My gang affectionately calls this our ‘Fancy Mashed Potatoes’. Fancy Mashed Potatoes I’ve never met a person who doesn’t love mashed potatoes. Have you? These are the creamiest and most comforting mashed potatoes you will ever try. They are a little (and I do mean truly only […]
A glorious and comforting potato gratin recipe that is taken up a notch or two with a few ingredient additions to become a delicious Potato and rosemary and radicchio gratin. Potato and rosemary and radicchio gratin In a world that seems to be moving too quickly, I feel it is more needed than ever to […]
Classic is the name of the game when it comes to our Chicken finger sandwiches. This recipe has your back for your next high tea or gathering when a classic chicken finger sandwich is what you need and crave. If you love flavour-packed, easy-to-make recipes, I’ve got a treat for you! Download my free guide: Five […]
This is the best homemade garlic bread. Not only for its incredible taste but also for reward versus effort. It is very quick and easy to make, and the cheers, plus the ooohhhhs and ahhhhhhs from the crowd (otherwise known as our daughters), were loud (and yup, made me proud). This homemade garlic bread can […]
ver this Mexican style Barbecue corn with chipotle mayonnaise and spice rub This recipe for Mexican-style Barbecue corn with chipotle mayonnaise and spice rub is taught in both our Mexican fiesta cooking classes as well as our Barbecue cooking classes at Relish Mama. However, this recipe appeared first in this first cookbook of mine […]
Gingerbread cakes Happy Christmas week to you all. I wanted to share this recipe for my gingerbread cakes with you. You see, I certainly ramp up baking these this time of year. But, when I need a fix for gingerbread (or Christmas in general), these gingerbread cakes are what I reach for. They are […]
Cauliflower and fennel and silverbeet frittata I laughed out loud when watching an episode of The Bear last week. During a fairly serious discussion, the two Chefs were adamant that the worst kind of Chef for them to be would be a brunch Chef. Perhaps that is true, but I am not so sure. […]
Chicken and halloumi sausages Well, here we are, at the week of the football grand final. I don’t even really follow football myself, but I must say, I did feel a little sad that Collingwood got pipped by one point on the weekend. My beautiful 101-year-old Nana is a very passionate ‘Pies’ supporter […]
Asparagus wrapped in Proscuitto Asparagus wrapped in Prosciutto We are a few days into Spring. I love this time of year. Plus +++ it means asparagus is coming into season. Let me hear you shout ‘Hell, yes’ !! These asparagus wrapped in prosciutto are a beautiful combination. They are so delicious […]
Homemade Turkish Gozleme with Spinach and Ricotta and Feta Homemade Turkish Gozleme with Spinach and Ricotta and Feta I am spending my tomorrow in the country in Lexton with nine other women in business. I have been gifted the pleasure of cooking for these women today & I am so looking forward to that. A […]
Mini quiches for midweek easy dinners and party food yum Mini quiches for midweek easy dinners and party food yum Here is an easy recipe for mini quiches for midweek easy dinners. They are also pretty awesome & substantial party food fodder. These were something I cooked up reasonably often for our daughters when they […]
I imagine, like almost every adult on the planet, you have nights where dinner feels like a bit (alright…so a lot) of a drag. You want something quick and easy but you want it to be packed full of flavour. I hear you. You don’t have to do all the leg work yourself. There are […]
The Very Best Hummus Creamy homemade Hummus is one of the loveliest things in the world. Big call but it is so very true. Many years back, I was somewhat obsessed with hummus perfection. I called it my ‘hummus mission’. Michael called it ‘annoying dried chickpeas rehydrating constantly on the bench top’. Well, he didn’t […]
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Wonderful Homemade basil oil Wonderful Homemade basil oil Making your own infused oils is an effortless thing to do. It is also highly satisfying and fun. This wonderful homemade basil oil recipe is a fabulous one. Make it when you have a glut of fresh basil or when the warmer months are ending, […]
Lentil, barley and lemon soup – aka ‘Insert expletive here’ COVID soup What’s in a name? My initial recipe title was along the lines of ‘go away COVID’ but in not so polite words (followed by ‘soup’). I am glad I took to Google before posting. I had to Google if I was able […]
Tom Kha Gai I have been mind travelling a lot lately. Dreaming of faraway places and adventures on the horizon, to enjoy with family & friends on the other side of this very long lockdown. It seems to help me a lot. Have you been doing the same? A warming bowl of Tom […]
Poshed up 2-minute noodles My family loves these poshed up 2-minute noodles so much. They are a much healthier spin on the bright yellow packets we see at the supermarkets.They’re also so quick and easy to throw together too. A win for all busy families. Often, we have these topped with the optional ginger […]
Delicious vegetarian sausage rolls Sausage rolls are a family favourite at ours. A well made and flavour packed sausage roll is such a treat. I have shared my recipe for the best sausage rolls over here but that particular recipe contains meat and that’s not why you are here. You are likely here […]
The best sausage rolls How wonderful is the moment when you bite into a really great sausage roll? Soooooo good, right? In my humble opinion, this recipe makes the most fabulous sausage roll. Mikey says they are the best sausage rolls. And that man has tried so many sausage rolls in his […]
Individual flourless chocolate cakes These little cakes are an absolute treat. As a bonus, they are also gluten-free. In place of flour, we will use whipped egg whites to produce cupcakes with a light-as-air texture. Egg whites are especially good at this and, when beaten, they create a foam that has great stability and […]
How to poach an egg perfectly Perfectly Poached eggs are a wonderful thing. When your knife gently cuts into that egg, and the yolky goodness oozes out…….it’s the simple things in life, right? My Grace calls this very moment her good life moment. It’s not difficult to perfectly poach eggs at home once […]
Here today, to share a huge hug with everyone. Yesterday’s news of extended lockdown was hard but collectively, we are going to get through this. If you are in lockdown also, I hope you and your families are coping. I look around at my own family & I am acutely aware of the mixed feelings […]
Potato and Leek Soup with homemade herby croutons Potato and Leek soup feels like a big cuddle in a bowl to me. It is such a simple soup to make and such a warm and comforting bowl of goodness to enjoy. The key is to sautee the leeks slowly. You can’t rush this as […]
Aloo Ki Tikki -Indian Potato Croquettes On Sunday just gone, I had the absolute pleasure of hosting a virtual cooking class where we cooked up a wonderful Indian feast. Thanks to all the incredible people who joined in the fun. This cooking class was our first community online class back in about eight months. […]
This is such a pretty tart where the humble tomato shines bright. If you are not growing your own tomatoes, try to source the best fragrant, ripe tomatoes. This is a gorgeous tart and, in terms of cooking, is not much more than an assembly job. it is a perfect mid-week dinner, served with […]
Spiced red lentil and carrot soup Here is some solid love in a bowl to everyone, everywhere – for all that you have done and sacrificed during what has quite frankly been one bastard of a year. A huge hats off to fellow Victorians & an extra bowl of soup for you. What we have […]
The best buttermilk pancakes It is pretty precious to be able to be home with my family this week. The year has been a crazy one for everyone. Some have been confined to home more than normal and others, have been busier than ever, outside of the home and this is us included. I […]
At the start of the week, I made this absolutely delicious banana cake. It was a hit with the family and it was the result of two of my banana cake recipes joining forces. It got eaten by my gang before I could whip the camera out for a quick photo to accompany this delicious […]
These Chickpea and vegetable fritters are just delicious, and they are an easy and quick snack to prepare. They make a lovely light lunch or serve with poached eggs for brunch. Enjoy warm or at room temperature. I love these on standby for school lunches or healthy snacks for us and our girls. You can […]
How to make the best falafels I had the pleasure of recently teaching my Moroccan and Middle Eastern class to the lovely guests who joined us. One of the recipes that I particularly love to teach in this class are these falafels. One of the main worries and complaints about homemade falafel is the problem […]
You might remember back in January, we were running some speciality classes to assist in raising money for the Bushfire appeals. They have all been incredible. Today is our last of these, and I want to share how incredibly grateful I am to all who pledged and all who attended. I want to thank […]
I hope all in Australia have survived and perhaps (hopefully) thrived these past school holidays. I hope all not in Australia are happy and thriving too. Our family took a sneaky few days to chase some sunshine up North but instead we were grounded due to torrential rain and winds and no visibility for the […]
My girls have two favourite cookies of all. One is our old faithful, being easy-peasy chocolate chunk cookies, which, if rumours are true, is one of the most enjoyed recipes from the first Relish Mama cookbook. These darlings are all made in the one bowl and nothing that needs ‘plugging into a wall socket’ is […]
Thai cooking is about balance and harmony and no particular flavour should dominate. These Thai fish cakes are incredibly simple and yet hold so much flavour. You can’t, and won’t, stop at one.
A few years ago, my family and I had a wonderful holiday in Greece. Travelling to Greece had been a lifelong dream of mine, and my family had no hesitations sharing in that dream – funny that. We spent incredible days exploring together, we enjoyed fabulous food and enjoyed uninterrupted time with each other. […]
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