Carrot and pineapple loaf cakes

Carrot cake loaf cakes with pineapple and cream cheese icing

 

I always seem to end up with bits and pieces that need using up – a few leftover carrots in the veggie drawer, a tin of pineapple in the pantry, and this recipe is the happy result of that! There’s also something about a loaf cake that feels so achievable, and I’m sure you’re going to love this recipe as much as we do.

 

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Satay chicken tray bake

Easy chicken satay tray bake

 

I absolutely love satay, and can’t believe I haven’t posted a recipe here yet! As we shift into a cooler season, this is an easy, comforting family meal that you can easily prepare during the week. (I’m laughing to myself as I happen to be typing this during an autumn heatwave, but we do anticipate cooler days very soon!)

 

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Aubergine with tahini yoghurt and almonds

Plate of grilled aubergine with yoghurt

 

Every now and then I’ll pop some aubergine on the table at home. I love it, but so far I’ve been unable to get the rest of the family on board with this veggie. If it’s tucked into some moussaka I might just get away with it, but that’s as far as I’ve managed to get!

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10 minute Strawberry and burrata salad

Valentines burrata salad

 

Let’s keep things fresh, light and romantic this week with an easy but luxurious strawberry and burrata salad that’s perfect for a Valentine’s Day lunch or dreamy summer dinner starter. This vibrant, colourful salad is gorgeous to look at, just a little bit indulgent but requires minimal effort in the kitchen. (Also… cheese!)

 

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Easy make-ahead breakfasts for back to school

Chocolate chia pudding in a glass

 

Things are well and truly back in full swing and the December holidays feel like a distant memory. If you also feel like you’re lost in a blur of school emails, covering books, school runs and lunchboxes then let me take one thing off your plate (pardon the pun) with some delicious make-ahead breakfast ideas that you can grab during the morning rush.

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Chicken rotis with herb yoghurt

Chicken salad roti top shot

 

2026, let’s go! I hope you had a fabulous festive season, I must say that after another full year the break was much needed. School and work may have started up again, but summer is still going strong, so let’s kick things off with an easy dinner idea that’s ideal for hot days when you want something quick and tasty. This almost no-cook summer dinner takes store bought rotisserie chicken and rotis, and elevates them into a fresh and generous feast. This is relaxed, communal eating at its best, simply pop everything onto the table and let everyone help themselves.

 

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Mango and coconut ice cream sandwiches

A plate of ice cream sandwiches

 

With the holidays just about in full swing, let’s turn our attention to an indulgent sweet recipe. These seasonal mango and coconut ice cream sandwiches are playful, summery and made for our warm Christmas holidays when desserts should be cold, creamy and a bit of fun.

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Tomato summer salad

 

This is my favourite type of recipe – simple, fresh ingredients where the flavours truly shine! This light and refreshing tomato and mozzarella summer salad makes a beautiful side dish or a light meal, perfect for those hot days when you don’t feel like spending too much time in the kitchen.

 

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