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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Delicious Stromboli Recipe Some recipes feel like a hug. To me, Stromboli is one of them. It’s warm, golden, a little crisp on the outside, soft and melty on the inside. The kind of thing that fills your kitchen with the best smells—garlic, oregano, bubbling cheese—makes everyone in our family pause mid-bite to […]
Delicious One Tray Bake Aloo Gobi Delicious One Tray Bake Aloo Gobi: A Simple and Flavorful Twist on a Classic Indian Dish Aloo Gobi is a beloved Indian dish with the earthy flavours of spiced potatoes and cauliflower. Traditionally, it’s a stovetop curry, but this delicious one tray bake Aloo Gobi version offers […]
The Best Savoury Cauliflower Cake from Ottolenghi The Best Savoury Cauliflower Cake from Ottolenghi Savoury Cauliflower Cake: A Delicious Vegetarian Main If you’re looking for a show-stopping vegetarian dish that’s more than just a side, this Savoury Cauliflower Cake from Ottolenghi is a must-try. We often share this recipe in our Middle Eastern Vegetarian […]
Giant chocolate cookie cake Few things are more comforting than a giant chocolate chip cookie, especially when baked in a way that feels like a bit of indulgence for everyone to share. This recipe, which we’ve been making for years, is truly a crowd-pleaser, whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a […]
A wonderful recipe for really good Focaccia Today, I’m all in for deep-dive into the art of making focaccia. I am writing this on the weekend, and focaccia is really more of a delightful weekend adventure than a quick midweek task. Why Focaccia?There’s something pretty special and satisfying about bread-making, and focaccia is one […]
Chocolate Tempering Made Simple inside the Relish Mama Cooking Club last week. Chocolate Tempering Made Simple Chocolate Tempering Made Simple: Tips & a Delightful Recipe from Relish Mama’s Cooking Club For many, tempering chocolate might bring up images of delicate techniques, specific temperatures, and perhaps a bit of intimidation. But what if I told […]
A Very Beautiful Olive Oil Cake – Made recently during a therapeutic baking session in my home kitchen. A Very Beautiful Olive Oil Cake – Dedicated to My Three Daughters As I watch my daughters grow into strong, independent women, I often reflect on the journey we’ve shared. It’s a bittersweet feeling—part pride, part […]
This delicious grapefruit cake recipe to celebrate Autumn A Delicious Grapefruit Cake I am pleased to share this new recipe with you for Mothers day and also for Autumn. This is a cake I have been making a lot lately as our daughter Ava, looks after the children of a lovely local family who […]
These Lebanese cheesy breads are called zaatar and cheese manakish are unbelievably good. I do hope you give these a go very soon. We enjoyed them as a part of a Lebanese feast/dinner at home as one of the dishes that I prepared for our wonderful RM Cooking club this month. Our members have received […]
This easy chocolate mousse in five minutes is such a delicious treat. Easy chocolate mousse in five minutes Happy New Year to you! I thought it only fitting that we kick off the year with chocolate. I mean, the minute Christmas was over, our local supermarket was filling shelves with hot cross buns and Chocolate […]
These Best Ever Dulce de Leche caramel Blondies are both gooey and chewy and are insanely good, and they go fast. No mixer is required, and they are so easy to make. Best ever dulce de leche caramel blondie This recipe is only one minute on the hips! Pretty little lies right there! But […]
A simple and classic recipe for Lemon delicious pudding. This recipe originally appeared in my first cookbook ‘Recipes from a shared table & the Relish Mama kitchen). Lemon delicious pudding Last Thursday evening, I hosted and taught one of the most special classes that we’d run in a long time. It was a wonderful night. […]
This is such a Delicious finger lime pie. You won’t believe how simple it is. If you don’t have finger limes, no problem. This is just as wonderful, made with regular limes. Delicious finger lime pie This is not a metaphor for anything…..I was literally gifted a large bag of limes and finger limes last […]
These truly do make the best and easiest scones recipe ever, and trust me; I have tried many scones in my lifetime. I realise blitzing in a food processor is not for purists but trust me, it is a game changer for making the very best scones. You will never go back. These truly do […]
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 […]
Today, I have baked these cinnamon buns. Our home is now filled with the sweetest of aromas. Sweet cinnamon and warm dough wafting through our home.
This recipe for my Plum and pear cake was updated February 2023. The time it speaks of is 2015. I have just returned from the most wonderful Relish Mama food tour of Liguria, Italy (more of this over here). It is autumn in Italy right now where glorious autumn fruit is in abundance. One […]
Raspberry, almond and coconut cake by Belinda Jeffery This cake is so delightful. Raspberry, almond and coconut cake, thanks to the wonderful Belinda Jeffery. The recipe is from her cookbook ‘A Year of Sundays’. Many of you will know of Belinda Jeffery. She has a cult-like following also on Instagram @belindajefferyfood Her writing and […]
Raspberry, coconut and Chocolate Muffins These new Raspberry, Coconut and Chocolate Muffins are so delightful. I have been cooking my original raspberry and white chocolate muffins for many years. I’d love to think that you have been also. These muffins I speak of are from my first cookbook ‘Recipes from a shared table and […]
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 […]
Nellie’s flourless chocolate cake I love this cake and its wonderful taste and surprising texture. It is a winner in our house & I hope in yours too. It is beautiful as a celebration cake or gorgeous dessert, served very simply with a light dusting of cocoa or icing sugar and mascarpone on the […]
Sweet potato and Zucchini Frittata Here’s a delicious new quick mid-week dinner for you. It is a lovely sweet potato and zucchini frittata. I love frittata dishes for busy nights. I also love that they can be made ahead if that is how you like to roll, as they reheat nicely. They are also […]
Miso Chocolate Chip Cookies These are such a treat, and they can be rustled up super quickly and eaten almost straight from the oven. These are an adaptation of the Easy Peasey Chocolate Chip Cookies from my first cookbook (which will make a very nice Christmas gift ….Just saying). They are a crowd-pleaser. Adding […]
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 […]
Chicken and Harissa One Tray bake Chicken and Harissa One Tray bake What’s not to love about a one-pan dinner? Especially ones that come with this much Ooomph & flavour. This is a fabulous recipe for Chicken and Harissa One Tray bake. Let it inspire and help you on nights when you want something delicious […]
Italian Lemon and Ricotta cake This week, I am delighted to be sharing my Italian lemon and ricotta cake with you. This was one of the recipes in this month’s RM cooking club. We made homemade ricotta in our live class & then ricotta gnocchi together in class also (sooooo good). This […]
For more great recipes like this one and lots of dinner inspiration, we’d love to sign and send and copy of the Relish Mama cookbooks direct to your door. Consider them your new best friend in the kitchen. Relish Mama Hot Cross Buns We have arrived at Easter week. And I would like to […]
