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The Best Chicken Shawarma Recipe (Generous & Full of Flavour)

Ava's Easy Sweet Coconut Slice

Ava’s Easy Sweet Coconut Slice

How to make plum jam

How to Make Plum Jam (with Clove & Vanilla) + My Tips for Getting It Right

Irresistible Lemon Pistachio Loaf Cake

A Delicious Pesto Pasta Recipe (Using Fresh Basil Pesto)

Ultimate Vibrant Basil Pesto Recipe (That Stays Bright Green)

Vibrant Broccoli, Chickpea and Date Crunch Salad

Persian Love Cake

Chickpea and Beetroot curry

The Ultimate Chickpea and Beetroot Curry for Easy, Nourishing Weeknight Dinners

Scallop Salad Recipe

Barbecued Corn & Cucumber Salad with Seared Scallops and Harissa Yoghurt

Roasted Balsamic Strawberries (Perfect Pavlova Topping)

Roasted Balsamic Strawberries (Perfect Pavlova Topping)

Perfect Pavlova Recipe (Foolproof Australian Pavlova Base)

Perfect Pavlova Recipe (Foolproof Australian Pavlova Base)

I’m Nellie, cooking teacher, recipe developer and founder of Relish Mama.

Since 2009, I’ve been bringing people together around real food, recipes made to cook, share, and enjoy.

Dinner Sorted

5 Delicious Recipes for your working week. All under 30 minutes.

All time favourite recipes loved by you

Delicious One-Pot Cannellini Beans with Sautéed Leeks

Delicious One-Pot Cannellini Beans with Sautéed Leeks

Stanley Tucci Spaghetti Alla Nerano

Stanley Tucci Spaghetti Alla Nerano

Easy chocolate mousse

Easy chocolate mousse in five minutes

Delicious and Healthy Chow Mein

Delicious and Healthy Easy Chow Mein Recipe (Healthy, Quick & Better Than Takeaway)

Lemon delicious pudding

Lemon delicious pudding

Classic Chicken Finger Sandwiches

Classic Chicken Finger Sandwiches

Delicious Dinners You'll Cook On Repeat

The Best Chicken Shawarma Recipe (Generous & Full of Flavour)

Ultimate Vibrant Basil Pesto Recipe (That Stays Bright Green)

Vibrant Broccoli, Chickpea and Date Crunch Salad

Chickpea and Beetroot curry

The Ultimate Chickpea and Beetroot Curry for Easy, Nourishing Weeknight Dinners

Scallop Salad Recipe

Barbecued Corn & Cucumber Salad with Seared Scallops and Harissa Yoghurt

Fresh Cajun Spiced Fish with Green Goddess Dressing

Fresh Cajun Spiced Fish with Green Goddess Dressing

Baking & Sweet Treats

Ava's Easy Sweet Coconut Slice

Ava’s Easy Sweet Coconut Slice

How to make plum jam

How to Make Plum Jam (with Clove & Vanilla) + My Tips for Getting It Right

Persian Love Cake

Roasted Balsamic Strawberries (Perfect Pavlova Topping)

Roasted Balsamic Strawberries (Perfect Pavlova Topping)

Perfect Pavlova Recipe (Foolproof Australian Pavlova Base)

Perfect Pavlova Recipe (Foolproof Australian Pavlova Base)

Easy Ricotta Cake with Honey, Chocolate and Orange

Easy Ricotta Cake with Honey, Chocolate and Orange

Appetisers and Snacks for Platters, Parties & Cravings

Sicilian Caponata with Whipped Ricotta

Sicilian Caponata with Whipped Ricotta – A Dish Made for Sharing

How to make the best fried rice

How to Make the Best Fried Rice – A Foolproof Step-by-Step Guide

Delicious Caponata

Delicious Caponata

Italian Crostini

Italian Crostini for you to enjoy

Fancy mashed potatoes

Fancy Mashed Potatoes

Potato and rosemary and radicchio gratin

Potato and rosemary and radicchio gratin

Satisfying Salads

Ultimate Vibrant Basil Pesto Recipe (That Stays Bright Green)

Vibrant Broccoli, Chickpea and Date Crunch Salad

Chickpea and Beetroot curry

The Ultimate Chickpea and Beetroot Curry for Easy, Nourishing Weeknight Dinners

Scallop Salad Recipe

Barbecued Corn & Cucumber Salad with Seared Scallops and Harissa Yoghurt

The Best Restaurant-Quality Salad Dressing You’ll Make on Repeat

The Best Restaurant-Quality Salad Dressing You’ll Make on Repeat

Beautiful Spice-Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Goat's Cheese, Dates and Pickled Shallots

Beautiful Spice-Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

Nourishing & Comforting Soups

Ribollita - Tuscan White Bean Soup

Ribollita – Tuscan White Bean Soup

My Nana’s best ever pumpkin soup

My Nana’s best ever Pumpkin soup

Lentil, barley and lemon soup - aka 'Insert expletive here' COVID soup

Lentil, barley and lemon soup – aka ‘Insert expletive here’ COVID soup

Tom Kha Gai

Tom Kha Gai

Potato and Leek Soup

Potato and Leek Soup

A bowl of love as a thank you

Breakfast Favourites for Quick Starts or Slow Mornings

Chakchouka

Chakchouka (Shakshuka)

easy Mediterranean vegetarian frittata with harissa and feta

Easy Mediterranean Vegetarian Frittata with Harissa and Feta

Fridge Raid Frittata

Fridge Raid Frittata

Spiced beans with feta and dukkah

Spiced beans with feta and dukkah

Cauliflower and fennel and silverbeet frittata

Cauliflower and fennel and silverbeet frittata

Sweet potato and zucchini frittata

Sweet potato and Zucchini Frittata

Drinks for Zesty or Festive Occasions

Ginger Turmeric Citrus Immunity Shots

Ginger Turmeric Citrus Immunity Shots

Healthy smoothie recipes to enjoy

The fundamentals of fermentation

When your Mum throws you lemons – make some lemonade!

‘Real’ Hot chocolate – hold the horrid whipped cream please!

Moroccan mint tea

Search all my recipes for hidden gems

The Best Chicken Shawarma Recipe (Generous & Full of Flavour)

Ava's Easy Sweet Coconut Slice

Ava’s Easy Sweet Coconut Slice

How to make plum jam

How to Make Plum Jam (with Clove & Vanilla) + My Tips for Getting It Right

Irresistible Lemon Pistachio Loaf Cake

A Delicious Pesto Pasta Recipe (Using Fresh Basil Pesto)

Ultimate Vibrant Basil Pesto Recipe (That Stays Bright Green)

Vibrant Broccoli, Chickpea and Date Crunch Salad

Persian Love Cake

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