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4 days ago
1 min

30 Minute Meatball Pasta

We recently had a pizza day with my parents and in preparation for that I had made a tomato sauce earlier that morning removed the casing...

Feb 11
2 min

Honey and Sriracha Chicken Wings

I, firmly, am of the belief that if you love someone, make them chicken wings. So if you have been to our house and not had them well ......

Feb 6
2 min

Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry

Sometimes good things happen by mistake. I set out to make a quick beef and broccoli stir-fry in oyster sauce for dinner one night but th...

Jan 22
2 min

A Very Phil Tart

Ottolenghi's very full tart is a true labor of love and sure to be the star dish on any weekend lunch or dinner. The first time I made it...

Jan 20
2 min

Chilli Con Carne

I started making a version of this chilli when I was student as it was a delicious but cheap meal that could freeze well and stretch acro...

Jan 18
2 min

Beef Shortrib in Red Wine

Shortribs are probably my favourite cut of beef. They require slow cooking but the tender fall apart pieces of heaven you're left with ar...

Jan 4
2 min

Fried Chicken Sandwiches

I have been dreaming about making Phil these for over a year, but to be honest frying scares me (and has never worked with the breading a...

Dec 29, 2020
3 min

Pasta Al forno

This dish reminds me of friendship - I was introduced to it by my friend who would bring leftovers to work. She was very kind to share, i...

Dec 21, 2020
3 min

Instant Pot Brisket

We recently spent a week in Cape Town where a friend took us to the amazing gem that is Arthur's Mini Super. It's a small unassuming plac...

Dec 1, 2020
3 min

Pork & Beans

If I had to pick one meal to eat for the rest of my life it would be Ashleigh's Pork and Beans. This is my absolute favourite meal in the...

Nov 27, 2020
1 min

Orzo with Chorizo, Tomato and Marinated Feta

Continuing our Ottolenghi inspiration week comes this quick and delicious meal that he has characterised as "short on time, easier than y...

Nov 16, 2020
3 min

Beets By Dr Phil

Beetroot isn't a vegetable I had worked with often or even thought of working with often before this past week. Reading about them and how...

Nov 15, 2020
2 min

Lollipop Chicken & Sides

Masterchef Australia is a religion in our home and for this dinner we were inspired by the winner of Masterchef Australia 2011 Adam Liaw....

Nov 15, 2020
2 min

Carne Asada

This dish is a quick and easy weeknight meal that will soon become a favourite in your home. Its great for a small dinner or even enterta...

Nov 15, 2020
2 min

Sunday Roast: Chicken & Vegetables

Nothing like a soul-warming restorative Sunday Roast to wash the weekend demons away and get you raring to go for the week ahead. Chuck a...

Nov 15, 2020
3 min

Butternut Tortellini

Since Ashleigh bought me a pasta machine in 3 years I have absolutely fallen in love with the process. Its simple and meditative and once...

Nov 15, 2020
3 min

Wild Mushroom Gnocchi

We got the recipe for these Sweet Potato gnocchi from Chrissy Teigen's Cravings, they're really easy and satisfying to make and provide a...

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