A delicious ricotta gnocchi recipe for you to enjoy. Ricotta gnocchi is much quicker to make than potato gnocchi. It is so delicious and achievable even on busy weeknights. What a treat! Delicious Ricotta Gnocchi Today, we’re diving into the heartwarming realm of delicious ricotta gnocchi. If you’re looking for a twist on tradition, […]
This is a super delicious dinner for Fifteen minute Romesco pasta. A dinner saviour for busy nights. Fifteen minute Romesco pasta Fifteen minute Romesco Pasta: A Satisfying and Speedy Delight for Your Family Dinners After sharing the delicious easy romesco sauce recipe in my last recipe and blog post, it’s definitely time to provide another […]
A quick & easy & super delicious recipe for easy romesco sauce. When it comes to versatile sauces that can elevate your dishes, in a very impressive way, look no further than this delightful, easy romesco sauce. This culinary gem effortlessly complements an array of dishes, from seafood and meat to vegetables and pastas. Welcome […]
This easy chow mein recipe is quick, flavour-packed and healthier than takeaway, making it the perfect weeknight family dinner. Loaded with fresh vegetables, noodles and a versatile stir-fry sauce, it’s endlessly adaptable with chicken, tofu or vegetables. Ready in just 15 minutes, this nourishing chow mein is a reliable midweek favourite the whole family will love.
An uncomplicated recipe for Sri Lankan easy chicken curry. This recipe is a quiff riff off my longer (cook time) Sri Lankan beef curry. This one is achievable for busy weeknights, and it is delicious. Sri Lankan Easy chicken curry Today I’m thrilled to share with you a delightful recipe that will transport you to […]
This recipe for Mum’s best Shepherd’s pie is true comfort food. A firm family favourite. This post was first published on July 5th 2015, and was updated on July 4th 2023. The recipe that follows the story is for my Mum’s best Shepherd’s pie, and….it’s an absolute winner. Mum’s Best Shepherd’s pie Last night, I […]
A great burger is one of life’s great pleasures. For me, a burger is also one of the nicest and simplest meals and even better enjoyed with a table of friends. Burgers offer a very relaxed and easy way to gather and entertain one another. So what separates a burger from being; “That was truly […]
Italian style chicken with rosemary and onions. This is the kind of food that I crave all year round. This recipe for Italian-style chicken with rosemary and onions is simple to prepare and is packed full of bold flavours that will leave you wanting more. It is a lovely mid-week dinner and perfect to enjoy […]
12 hour slow-roasted lamb shoulder I hope you are having a cracking week. We’re all happy over here. I celebrated my birthday, a special day, with the family. And this month, we also celebrate 14 years of Relish Mama. I wrote a small post about these happy milestones over here and a share of my […]
Spiced beans with feta and dukkah Spiced beans with feta and dukkah Wondering what to cook for dinner tonight? This Spiced beans with feta and dukkah is a delicious quick & easy vegetarian dinner that is loaded with flavour, and you can have it on the table in no time. It can be made to […]
Zucchini Involtini This Zucchini Involtini is so delicious. It is also vegetarian and gluten-free, so it is ticking many boxes for family and friends with different dietary needs. Involtini is an Italian dish that consists of cheese filling, and it is then rolled up in an outer layer. The outer layer can vary. Some inclusions […]
Slow-cooked lamb ribs in a versatile spice mix with a delicious homemade barbecue sauce This is a wonderful recipe for Slow-cooked lamb ribs in a versatile spice mix with a delicious homemade barbecue sauce. I like to think it is gifting you three recipes that are all very versatile and special. There are the slow-cooked […]
This recipe for delicious Thai coconut curry chicken meatballs is simple enough for you to be able to cook & to enjoy mid-week. The effort versus reward is fabulous. I hope this recipe gives you some lovely dinner inspiration this week. Save this post & recipe for when you next need an answer to the […]
A delicious Vegan Red Curry Here is a lovely recipe for a simple but flavour-packed Vegan Red Curry. I cooked this delicious Vegan Red Curry for us to enjoy at home last Saturday night. My lovely Sister and Brother-in-law were coming for dinner. We are both at this weird stage in our lives where […]
Slow roasted sticky Asian style lamb shoulder This is an updated post of a lip-smackingly good recipe that I created a few years back for Slow roasted sticky Asian style lamb shoulder. I created this recipe quite a few years ago for a corporate cooking class. It was such a fantastic event and also our […]
Delicious Cauliflower tacos This week, on the 4th of October, it is World taco day. Which conveniently fell on a Tuesday (hello #tacotuesday). I have created a new recipe for us all to enjoy. A different spin on a more traditional Taco feast. I am thrilled to report that my whole family loved […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Middle Eastern Flatbread Pizzas Middle Eastern Flatbread Pizzas These three Middle Easter flatbread pizzas pictured here were our Sunday night family dinner, and my, oh my, what a delicious way to end the week. They were a winner for every one of us and a Carby Coma we enjoyed. Flatbreads typically don’t contain yeast. They […]
Zucchini frittata with potatoes and cream I hope those who managed to get a long weekend this past weekend had a truly great time. I hope you feel recharged and ready for the shorter week ahead. We headed away ourselves. It was so special to grab a few days away together. We went camping on […]
This wonderful pasta recipe utilizes a Summers bounty of sun-ripened tomatoes and basil. It is a quick & easy mid-week dinner and a treat to eat. Our daughters have been taking leftovers for school lunches and they are very happy campers indeed. This recipe is simple, classic Italian fare that makes the most of summer’s tomatoes. It […]
A Chermoula Chicken Curry that’s Mo’Rockin Chermoula is a beautiful herby spice mix that is used often in Moroccan cooking for great depth of flavour. It is commonly used for marinating vegetables, fish & also chicken. I make a batch every week without fail. It really can be a game-changer in the kitchen and a […]
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 […]
Seafood pasta marinara is such a delicious & impressive dish. Thankfully, making seafood pasta marinara at home couldn’t be easier. It is quick enough to prepare and cook to enjoy on busy weeknights. And, if you make a large platter of it, it also makes for a relaxed but indulgent weekend gathering. Here are […]
Does anyone else feel like we have come out of lockdown, blinked and now it is Christmas? It feels like there is a bit to do friends. At this time of year, in particular, I feel it is super helpful to have some delicious dinner inspiration up our sleeves. Nothing too time consuming but something […]
Cacio e Pepe is one of my most favourite uncomplicated comfort dishes. It is insanely good. Cacio e Pepe literally translates to cheese and pepper. This recipe can be created in very little time and requires very few ingredients. For Cacio e Pepe to be as great as it should be, […]
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 […]
Slow-cooked Italian Ragu Today, Melbourne lays claim to the (unsought-for) title of the World’s most locked-down city of the pandemic. Topping Buenos Aires 245 total days of stay-at-home orders since the pandemic began. Wherever you are in the world, I really do hope you are holding up okay. It’s been a bumpy ride, to […]
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 […]
Happy Fathers day weekend ahead. Please find below, a wonderful slow cooked Italian style beef shoulder recipe. It is glorious. Nellie x
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 […]
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Sensational modern day Chicken Parmigiana Apparently, last Thursday marked an unpleasant milestone for Melburnians — the 200th day lived under lockdown restrictions. Wowzers hey! For many of us, it’s been smudgy and messy. I don’t know if smudgy is a word, and I don’t care. It feels very apt for my own […]
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 […]
Quick and Easy Stir-Fried Chicken Sending love (and sanity) to all who are in lockdown again and a big foodie hug to you all. I personally find cooking incredibly therapeutic (no surprises there, right). And boy, did I go to town in our home kitchen yesterday. I started with a big pot of this […]
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 […]
Versatile sesame soba noodles for vegetarians and meat-eaters Today I’m focusing on sharing a versatile dinner that feeds both vegetarians and meat-eaters. These versatile sesame soba noodles for vegetarians and meat-eaters are a delicious and zingy Warm Asian soba noodle dish that is perfect for both the colder and warmer months. In my own family, […]
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