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 […]
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 […]
The Best Restaurant-Quality Salad Dressing You’ll Make on Repeat The Best Restaurant-Quality Salad Dressing You’ll Make on Repeat 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 […]
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 […]
– 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Tomato and Onion salad Super easy Tomato and Onion salad This recipe almost doesn’t warrant a recipe, but so often, these are the best kind. Simple is best. Here goes. Slice a red onion. If you would like to take some of the ‘kick’ out of the red […]
Winter Pumpkin and Bean and Harissa Yoghurt Salad Last Sunday night, I cooked this beautiful simple salad (pictured above) to serve with a wonderful slow-cooked beef. I’d barely been home all week, so it was a treat. It was a special night at home with the family, and I lapped them & the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Heirloom tomato and ricotta salad with basil We’re back after a little Summer break. Gorgeous family time. Gorgeous food. Gorgeous friends. Precious time all around. I’ve eaten this salad or versions of it many times over the break. Last night I took a huge bowlful of it outside to our outdoor table to enjoy with […]
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 […]
Beautiful Brussels Sprouts with pomegranate I know brussels sprouts can be polarising, but I do urge you to give this recipe a go. These beautiful brussels sprouts with pomegranate are lovely and caramelised. The addition of the pomegranate molasses assists here as well as gives an incredible sweetness and tartness to the dish. I […]
Braised fennel with preserved lemons It’s that time of year. Time to bring glorious fennel into the spotlight. It is one of the most awesome and versatile of veg. Fennel can be prepared in so many ways. It is perfection, thinly sliced on a mandolin and served with lemon and the fennel fronds. Add […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Summer came a little late this year. I have loved it all – from start to finish. After the longest lockdown the world has known, I relished heading outdoors and feeling the sun warm body & recharge my mind. We have enjoyed many Summer evenings eating together on our back deck. Sometimes it is just […]
Turkish white bean salad recipe for you (Piyaz salad) This Turkish white bean salad recipe is otherwise known as Piyaz salad, and what a winning salad this is. Although its origins are from Turkey, this Piyaz salad pairs wonderfully with many other cuisines and flavours. It is pretty fabulous alongside kofte or this Middle […]
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, […]
Bibimbap recipe for you to enjoy – suits both meat-eaters and vegetarians alike Bibimbap recipe for you to enjoy. A meat-eater, a pescatarian and a vegetarian walked into a house. No, this isn’t a bad joke. These three legends just happen to be my daughters. We have three beautiful daughters, all with different dietary needs. […]
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 […]
‘Mint’ is having a wonderful time in our garden this Summer. The intense heat one day & then the torrential rain the next is allowing this gorgeous herb to go a whole lot of ‘nuts’. I do really love playing with herbs. They never fail to add a little magic to every dish, every […]
Cauliflower transforms itself into something quite glorious with heat. Heat softens and caramelizes the cauliflower until it becomes tender and sweet. It is one of my favourite vegetables of all. Broccoli is one of other ‘favourites’. I guess the main image gives you the right to now provide me with a little ‘a-duh’. These vegetable […]
> This is one of my favourite photos & it holds very tender memories of when I had my first cookbook in my hands. I shed some happy tears and hugged my beautiful friend, Annie, who was eagerly awaiting the delivery with me at the time. This is the cover shot, which features […]
It is no secret that the humble cauliflower is right up there as one of my all-time favourite vegetables. I love that it has made a come back in recent years and that it has been the hipster vegetable of choice for some time now. I cooked this whole baked cauliflower over the weekend and […]
Vegetarian parmigiana pasta bake The words ‘pasta bake’ screams comfort food. With cheese and pasta as the two main ingredients and there’s a whole lot to love right there. I have added some vegetable balls to this winning dish. I used what we had on hand, which was some broccoli and cauliflower but you […]
Chana Masala is the perfect mid-week dinner. It is super healthy and flavour packed. An added bonus? It’s a vegetarian dish that my whole family loves.
This salad is what happened when I morphed two of my favourite salads together. There is so much goodness in this dish that I think you might as well cancel all future medical check-ups. You are hopefully going to go a whole lot crazy for this new beauty.
Who isn’t hommus-obsessed? Many of you know that hummus gets me out of bed.
My best take on Summer cooking combines simple techniques with loads of flavour. More time for play & less time in a hot kitchen. At home and at Relish Mama, we have been making lots of homemade tortillas and filling them with all sorts of tasty & nutritious delights. Perfect Summer food and everyone […]
Today it is a gorgeous and sunny day here in Melbourne and I wanted to share this really lovely raw salad with you all. This week, I taught a nourishing salads cooking class at Relish Mama (if you missed it, some new dates have just been added here) This particular recipe was not on the […]
Combine seasonal vegetables like tomatoes, capsicums, eggplant and zucchini and then stuff ’em with rice and herbs.
