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 […]
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 […]
Make Ahead Gravy for Christmas Day Make Ahead Gravy for Christmas Day Christmas time can be filled with joy, excitement, and of course, plenty of cooking. But let’s face it—Christmas Day can sometimes get a bit hectic in the kitchen! One thing you won’t need to worry about, though, is the gravy. By preparing it […]
– A very good looking potato and broccoli salad with loaded greens and kimchi We have thoroughly enjoyed creating and hosting some really special private group gatherings of late at Relish Mama. It is fantastic to see teams as well as groups of friends reconnecting & celebrating at this special time of year. One […]
Orange, Fennel and Chilli Salt Transform Your Holiday Gifting with Orange, Fennel and Chilli Salt There’s something magical about homemade edible gifts during the festive season. They’re thoughtful, unique, and brimming with love—just like this Orange, Fennel and Chilli Salt recipe. With its vibrant flavours and versatility, this salt can transform any dish, making it […]
Prawn Saganaki My husband and I have been a lot like ships in the night lately. A kiss as we run out the door in the morning, a brief chat with a cup of tea and a cuddle at the end of the day…….after work, routine, life – you know how it is, I am […]
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 […]
The best mid-week meal recipes – Easy and delicious recipes all week long While life is always full, I find so much joy in creating quick dishes that nourish and bring happiness. It is one of the very reasons that I started this beautiful business more than fifteen years ago—to create delicious meals that don’t […]
Delicious One-Pot Cannellini Beans with Sautéed Leeks Delicious One-Pot Cannellini Beans with Sautéed Leeks – Comfort in Simplicity One-Pot Cannellini Beans with Sautéed Leeks: Comfort in Simplicity I’m home, and while being back is always beautiful, jet lag has taken its toll. After a whirlwind of travel and excitement, there’s nothing quite like the comfort […]
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 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 […]
How to choose the best fish and how to cook fish well at home Why are some of us just a little nervous about cooking fish at home? Is it the price, the minefield of complexity when it comes to actually knowing what fish it is you’re buying? Wanting to eat ethically sourced fish and […]
Essential Kitchen Knives and how to sharpen your knives – A photo of my most used knives in our home kitchen Essential Kitchen Knives and how to sharpen your knives Today I’d love to share with you my essential kitchen knives and also how to sharpen your knives. I will also share how I […]
Delicious & easy midweek dinner solution – Easy & delicious Filipino Chicken Adobo Easy & delicious Filipino Chicken Adobo Easy & delicious Filipino Chicken Adobo This delicious recipe for Filipino Chicken Adobo is a recipe that I shared inside our RM Cooking Club this month as a part of the clubs monthly cookbook created […]
Delicious and Nutritious Green Pasta Recipe – Easy Weeknight Dinner Delicious and Nutritious Green Pasta Recipe – Easy Weeknight Dinner There’s nothing quite like a comforting bowl of pasta, especially when it’s brimming with fresh, vibrant greens. This Green Pasta recipe has quickly become a favourite in our household. It’s a fantastic way to […]
21 Practical Cooking Hacks to make kitchen life easier 21 Practical Cooking Hacks to make kitchen life easier Have you ever wished for a little helping hand in the kitchen (all hands – incuding mine- are raised high). Whilst I can’t be there physically, let me share my collection of 21 practical cooking hacks […]
Experience the vibrant flavours of Mouthwatering Yellow Chicken and Potato Curry! This creamy dish, with tender chicken and aromatic spices, is perfect for cozy dinners. Discover the Delight of this Mouthwatering Yellow Chicken and Potato Curry I am excited to share my latest culinary adventure with you all: a vibrant and flavourful Yellow […]
This Pumpkin and peas in a light coconut curry sauce is a flavour packed dinner that is a huge hit in our home. It can be made vegetarian or add some meat based protein to make it a versatile dinner for the whole family. Pumpkin and peas in a light coconut curry sauce Serves […]
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 […]
This delicious chicken tikka masala is so full of flavour and a hugely popular Indian favourite. After my recent trip to India, I wanted to revisit this beautiful dish to share with my family. It was a hit. Chicken Tikka Masala This delicious chicken tikka masala is so full of flavour and a hugely popular […]
Have you ever wondered how to design a pomegranate correctly? I’d love to show you how. How to deseed a Pomegranate the right way Cut the very top off the pomegranate. You will remove the top as if it were a lid. Visually, you can see the inner workings of the pomegranate and that it […]
This Green tea noodle salad with orange and wasabi is an easy midweek dinner and leftovers are a real treat for lunch the following day. Green tea noodle salad with orange and wasabi I just love a good noodle salad. This one is made with the goodness of green tea. Green tea noodles offer […]
A new chapter in our lives – Relish Mama relocation I am doing a beautiful Yoga course at the moment. I get up very early, and it is just me & Ned (our beautiful dog) & my lovely & wise instructor. In practice yesterday morning, the focus was ‘the quality of our actions = […]
This Easy pesto pasta can be enjoyed as a warm pasta dish or as a cold salad. Easy Pesto Pasta I have a very simple and flavourful easy pesto pasta recipe for you today. I am using up the basil in our garden in a myriad of ways, but pestos are a no-brainer, […]
This Fridge Raid Frittata is super adaptable to use up what you have in your own stores to use up and enjoy. This is a great quick recipe for when you want to avoid food waste (always), avoid a trip to the shops, avoid take out but still create something nourishing that will not have […]
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 Shaved Brocolli and Brussels sprout salad with creamy tahini dressing is one of my new favourite salad recipes. Make this & you will reign the new salad, Queen or King 👑 Shaved Brocolli and Brussels sprout salad withcreamy tahini dressing You will be reigned the new salad Queen or King. It’s such a […]
This corn and golden chickpea salad has gone straight to the top of the salad charts over here. It is a must-try. This is a rather heavenly recipe for corn and golden chickpea salad with lime and creamy dressing. I shared in advance with our precious cooking club members. They received a whole month’s worth […]
This Spaghetti Alla Nerano is one of our favourite family recipes. This recipe is certainly worth trying. Stanley Tucci Spaghetti Alla Nerano I wanted to wait until zucchinis were in season and delicious to make & share this one….and now is the time (on this side of our world, at least). This is a […]
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 […]
A truly delicious Tiramisu A truly delicious Tiramisu Today, we’re diving into the delectable world of Italian desserts with a focus on a truly delicious Tiramisu. I enjoyed the Tiramisu ‘of my life’ (dramatic, yes, but true) in Portofino in 2015. I was there with my family and this tiramisu was like none other […]
An absolutely delicious and Wonderful Homemade dukkah recipe. I hope it might help you with some delicious Christmas gifting. A Wonderful Homemade dukkah recipe This makes approx. 300g in total, which will fill approximately four smaller gift jars or 1-2 medium-sized jars. Increase the recipe according to the amount you wish to make.Dukkah is […]
Relish Mama Holiday Gift Guide 2023 Relish Mama Holiday Gift Guide 2023 Here’s a handful of great gifts that range in price. FYI – no affiliate links or anything like that. Just things I really love & love to give. I hope this is helpful for you this holiday season. Wishing you + yours […]
Creamy Vegan Ramen This post was written in 2020 in Melbourne lockdowns. Thankfully, that period is somewhat behind us, but this recipe for creamy vegan ramen still remains a winner. On Mondays, I try to work from home. I am pleased to say that after a big weekend of parties, I had a productive […]
An absolutely delicious brown rice salad with roasted sweet potato and pickled shallots An absolutely delicious brown rice salad with roasted sweet potato and pickled shallots Welcome to a lovely culinary journey that combines the wholesome goodness of brown rice, the sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes, and the tangy kick of pickled shallots. This […]
A delicious and super Easy Sweet Potato and Lentil Creamy Curry Sweet Potato and Lentil Creamy Curry This Sweet Potato and Lentil Creamy Curry was something we enjoyed camping over the weekend. It is a recipe that I cook often at home too as it is so easy to prepare and it is both […]
