Mains – Cupcakes & Couscous

Creamy Parmesan chicken with sun-dried tomatoes

One pan creamy tomato and spinach chicken

Published on September 3, 2026 by Teresa Ulyate2 Comments

Colourful, creamy and comforting – this is definitely a family friendly one-pan dinner that deserves a place on your weeknight table! Golden, juicy chicken thighs are nestled into a luxurious Parmesan sauce with blistered tomatoes, spinach and a splash of fresh lemon juice. With the first hints of spring in the air, this is a wonderful dinner for the change of season – comforting for cooler evenings, but with plenty of fresh, bright flavours.

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Golden puff pastry galette with creamy chicken

Chicken, leek and bacon galette

Published on August 19, 2026 by Teresa Ulyate3 Comments

It’s no secret that I love galettes. These free-form tarts are rustic yet elegant, and make wonderfully satisfying comfort food. For this recipe, I used golden, flaky puff pastry, which works beautifully with the creamy chicken topping. Best of all, there’s no need for a pie dish, blind baking or perfectly neat edges – the relaxed, free-form nature of a galette is all part of its charm.

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French onion chicken bake

Published on July 30, 2026 by Teresa UlyateLeave a comment

This flavour-packed chicken bake is my take on the classic French onion soup, transformed into a hearty, comforting winter meal. Juicy chicken pieces are first browned, then baked in a rich onion gravy before being topped with golden, bubbling Gruyère. It captures everything we love about French onion soup – sweet caramelised onions, rich savoury stock and plenty of melted cheese, but reimagines it as a family friendly dinner that’s perfect for cosy evenings.

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Dish with stuffed pasta and tomato sauce

Spinach and ricotta stuffed pasta

Published on May 15, 2026 by Teresa Ulyate2 Comments

There are so many wonderful flavours in today’s recipe! In this cosy, vegetarian dish pasta tubes are filled with a creamy ricotta and spinach filling, with added mushrooms, parmesan and a hint of zesty lemon to lift it all. The pasta is then immersed in a lightly spiced tomato sauce and baked to perfection.. and let’s not forget the golden, cheesy mozzarella topping.

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Butternut and spinach phyllo pie

Published on April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 by Teresa Ulyate2 Comments

Ooh I’ve got a goodie for you today. I love working with phyllo pastry – once you get the hang of it, it’s surprisingly simple to use, and the crisp, golden crunch it delivers is fabulous. Here, spiced butternut is roasted and caramelised to bring out its depth of flavour, combined with sautéed spinach and creamy chevin, and encased in flaky, delicate pastry. It’s absolutely delicious, looks impressive but is wonderfully unfussy to make.

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How to make an easy chicken satay tray bake

Satay chicken tray bake

Published on March 11, 2026 by Teresa Ulyate3 Comments

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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Chicken rotis with herb yoghurt

Published on January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 by Teresa UlyateLeave a comment

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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Spicy halloumi and veg skewers with creamy chakalaka dip

Published on September 24, 2025 by Teresa UlyateLeave a comment

We’re turning up the heat this Heritage Day with a bold and spicy vegetarian braai dish that’s bursting with local flavour. These veggie and halloumi skewers with chakalaka dip are guaranteed to keep your tastebuds happy.

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