Vegetarian Japanese Curry
A comforting Japanese vegetable curry with tender potatoes, sweet carrots, and a glossy, gently spiced gravy. Simple, grounding, and deeply satisfying with rice or noodles.
Apple & Blueberry Turnovers (Pies)
Warm fruit, soft spice, and crisp puff pastry — these apple and blueberry turnovers come together quickly and feel quietly comforting. Simple to make, easy to enjoy.
Dudhi Pakoda (Bottle Gourd Fritters)
There’s something quietly honest about dudhi pakoda: humble ingredients, a little patience, and a lot of warmth. A lightly fermented lentil batter gives them body, while sautéed bottle gourd and a handful of vegetables keep each fritter soft and gentle. They brown to a pale gold on the outside and stay almost cloud-like within, comforting, unfussy, and exactly the sort of bite you reach for again and again.
Kabocha Korokke (Japanese Pumpkin Croquettes)
Crisp, golden kabocha korokke, steamed pumpkin mashed with warm spices, coated in panko and fried until perfectly crunchy. Make-ahead friendly and lovely with Japanese curry.
Slow-Simmered Garden Tomato Salsa
A fresh, slow-simmered tomato salsa made with garden tomatoes, peppers, and jalapeños. It’s slightly chunky, gently tangy, and one of those easy recipes that works for dipping, tacos, and weeknight tex-mex dinners.
Classic Baked Ratatouille
A classic baked ratatouille — tender layers of aubergine, courgette, tomato, and peppers baked in a rich tomato base until silky and caramelised. A Mediterranean comfort dish that’s simple, nourishing, and full of summer flavour.
Vegetable Noodle Stir-Fry in 20 Minutes
This easy vegetable stir-fry is quick, colourful, and full of flavour — perfect for a weeknight dinner. With crisp vegetables, glossy noodles, and a simple soy-based sauce, it’s a healthy and versatile recipe you’ll make again and again.
Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
Crisp toasted bread piled high with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil — this easy bruschetta is everything I love about simple, vibrant cooking.
Homemade Easy Tzatziki
A bowl of cool, tangy Tzatziki — creamy Greek yoghurt, crisp cucumber, fresh dill, and lemon. Quick to make, endlessly versatile, and always refreshing.
Green Pesto Spaghetti Pasta
A quick pesto spaghetti with cottage cheese — for busy evenings when you still want something warm, green, and comforting, ready in under 15 minutes.
Spinach and Basil Pesto with Cheddar & Cashew (Vegan Twist)
This pesto came together from what I had on hand — cheddar, cashews, a handful of greens — and turned into something deeply flavourful, with a bold vegan version too.
Easy Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Feta, Baby Cucumber & Olives
Flat lay of couscous salad in a large sage bowl with ingredients sectioned by colour and texture. Trail of chopped vegetables leads to a small bowl of mixed salad at the edge of the board. A bright edge of plate catches the light in the corner.
Classic Open Cucumber Sandwich
Simple, crisp, and quietly nostalgic — this open cucumber sandwich brings together seeded toast, cream cheese, and cool cucumber slices for a quick, comforting bite.
Homemade Crunchy Seed & Nut Granola
This homemade crunchy granola has peanut butter, seeds, and toasted nuts. No refined sugar — just nourishing goodness for busy mornings and in-between snacks.