This was first given to me by a Chef at Mother’s Group, back in 2006. I have made this countless times for family and friends and is one many have asked me for the recipe of. If you like prawns, you will LOVE this recipe, and if you are making it as a main for guests, don’t forget a smatter of fresh lemon zest and a scatter of continental parsley.

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Have pumpkin? Make soup! This THAI-RIFFIC blend of pumpkin, red curry paste and coconut cream screams – DELICIOUS – and rightly so. Add a dash of fish sauce if you have it, some classic Thai toppings like coriander or chopped peanuts … And boom, your reliable Pumpkin Soup has had a sexy makeover! 

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This is a dish my 17-year old son suggested I share on this podcast as an easy, faster variation to the ever-popular potato bake. Loaded with sour cream, garlic and cheese this creamy potato recipe is an utterly delicious way to bake potatoes. Just remember to choose starchy potatoes like Russets, Sebagos, Yukon Golds, or King Edwards, as their higher starch content breaks down to create a creamy, thick sauce and soft texture.

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THANK YOU Mum who first made this recipe for me more than 40-years ago. I just love the chewy sweetness of the dates in these scones – the ginger ale is optional, you could use soda water, mineral water, lemonade (anything carbonated really) but I love the subtle flavour ginger ale shares with the scone.

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My best friend (hello Lisey) shared this recipe with me over 35-years ago. It’s one all my kids know how to make, it’s incredibly versatile, and a real crowd pleaser. Listen to the whole episode for all the variations I offer at the end. And remember, SCROLLS = HAPPINESS!

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Baking is love made edible – This recipe is for all out there who want to bake, but fear to bake. START HERE. Honestly, it is hard to stuff this recipe up, just remember your timer, start your timer as it enters your oven for the 40 minutes required to create coconut magic!

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This is the very first recipe I ever cooked on Channel 7’s Sunrise way back in 2007. It really is one of the founding recipes from our first ever cookbook called – 4 Ingredients – that Australia and New Zealand fell in love with. It’s a love affair that has lasted for almost 2 decades!

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Who doesn’t love a quick pasta dish? With big, strong boys in my life – my pantry always contained a bag of pasta as you could buy it anywhere for as little as $1. Pasta is quick, easy and economical. It is versatile, you can flavour with whatever veggies, herbs or sauces you have. Try this but customise to suit you and your family. Use whatever ingredients you have.

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The word ‘Nachos’ comes from the nickname of its inventor, Ignacio ‘Nacho’ Anaya, a restaurateur in Piedras Negras, Mexico, who created the dish in 1943 for American military wives. ‘Nacho’ is a common Spanish nickname for Ignacio, and the original dish, ‘Nacho's Especiales’ was later shortened to ‘Nachos’. All I have to say is ‘MUCHAS GRACIAS Ignacio!”

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Here is a really easy snack that can be made with bread and sausages and is incredibly popular with kids and men. I often make this when I have leftover sausages from a weekend BBQ or fundraiser, serve with your kid’s favourite sauce or cut in half for a satisfying lunchbox filler.

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