Your Favourite Recipes – Now in One Place (and in the New Book!)

These are some of your favourite recipes – featured in my new cookbook, Simple Dinners Every Day, available to pre-order now.

These recipes have been cooked, saved, shared, and loved – by you, and by me. From Juicy Beef Rissoles and Creamy Garlic Chicken to Big Mac Tacos and Prawn Saganaki, these are the dinners that show up on repeat in so many of your kitchens… and mine.

Now, they’re all in one place – and featured in my new cookbook, Simple Dinners Every Day.
This collection is your sneak peek. A reminder of what makes dinner doable when life is full, and a taste of what’s waiting in the new book – which also includes brand new recipes I’ve never shared before.

Pre-orders are open now – and because retailer quantities are locked in early, the way to guarantee your copy is to pre-order. I can’t wait to see it in your kitchens!

Pre-order Simple Dinners Every Day

100+ recipes including lots of your favourites – and plenty of brand new ones – all in one beautiful book.
Quantities are limited. Pre-ordering is the way to guarantee your copy. Shipping to your door from the 30th of September 2025. Pre-order here.

Creamy Garlic Chicken plated with mash potato and green beans

Creamy Garlic Chicken

Perfectly cooked chicken in an easy, creamy garlic sauce. All on the table in less than 20 minutes!

Close up of Spring Roll Bowls Stir-fry with chopsticks

Spring Roll Bowls

The classic flavours of spring rolls … in a bowl! These quick and easy Spring Roll Bowls are packed with vegetables and come together so quickly, perfect for busy weeknights when you want to spend as little time in the kitchen as possible. Serves 4 with loads of leftovers!

Creamy Lemon Chicken Risoni Orzo

Creamy Lemon Chicken Risoni (Orzo)

This Creamy Lemon Chicken Risoni (Orzo), comes together in just over 30 minutes, all cooked in the one pan with minimal prep and washing up! It’s comforting, delicious and makes the perfect weeknight meal.

Close-up of Southern 'Fried' Baked Chicken Strips, golden-brown and crispy, served with sweet potato wedges and a side of sour cream for dipping.

Southern “Fried” Baked Chicken Strips

These Southern “Fried” Baked Chicken Strips deliver all the crispy, golden goodness of fried chicken without the oil or mess. Served with sweet potato fries, creamy homemade ranch, and a fresh cabbage salad, it’s a healthier, guilt-free indulgence that’s perfect for family dinners or weekend treats!

Juicy Beef Rissoles

Juicy Beef Rissoles

Delicious Beef Rissoles are the perfect quick and easy family dinner. Make a big batch to freeze, ready for a rainy day!

Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with mashed potatoes and asparagus

Easy Roasted Garlic Butter Chicken

A wholesome, comforting classic made easier and more economical. Roasted Garlic Butter Chicken uses thigh cutlets, rather than a whole chicken, but the result is still the satisfyingly tender, juicy roasted chicken with crispy golden skin that we all love.

Top view of a pan filled with creamy Chicken and Broccoli Lasagne, topped with golden melted cheese.

One-pan Chicken and Broccoli Lasagne

Tender lasagne sheets, shredded chicken, broccoli and a creamy, garlicky cheese sauce, all cooked in the one pan. One-pan Chicken and Broccoli Lasagne is freezer-friendly, too!

Big Mac Tacos with ground beef, cheese, and lettuce filling

Big Mac Tacos

These Big Mac Tacos are quick and easy to make and are a family favourite! Load them up with loads of salad for a fun, quick and easy dinner.

Cottage Pie

Cottage Pie

Cottage Pie is my go-to dinner when I need something delicious, nourishing and comforting to serve the family at the end of a busy day. My version of this classic recipe is loaded with extra vegetables.

Bang Bang Chicken Salad served in a bowl with chopsticks resting on the rim.

Bang Bang Chicken Salad

This vibrant Bang Bang Chicken Salad combines tender marinated chicken, fresh veggies and a creamy, sweet chilli dressing. Perfect for meal prep, picnics or a quick lunch or dinner!

Rosemary Lamb Shoulder

Rosemary and Garlic Lamb Leg

This Rosemary and Garlic Lamb Leg is easy to make at home, with melt-in-the-mouth meat and flavour-packed potatoes all made in the one pan!

Overhead shot of Sesame-Soy Dumpling Salad featuring dumplings, mixed greens, and colorful veggies.

Sesame-soy Dumpling Salad

Transform frozen dumplings into a quick, fresh and flavourful meal with this Sesame-soy Dumpling Salad. Crispy pan-fried dumplings, crunchy veggies and a bold dressing make this the ultimate family-friendly dinner or lunch.

Sweet and sour pork dish featuring vibrant bell peppers and a glossy sauce, served in a bowl

Easy Sweet and Sour Pork

This Easy Sweet and Sour Pork recipe is the perfect homemade version of your favourite takeout! Tender pork pieces are fried to golden perfection, then tossed in a tangy, sweet and slightly sour sauce along with capsicum (bell pepper) and juicy pineapple. Serve it over jasmine rice for a quick, easy, and budget-friendly meal that your family will love.

Overhead shot of prawn saganaki in a skillet, garnished with feta cheese and fresh parsley.

Prawn (Shrimp) Saganaki

This Prawn (Shrimp) Saganaki combines a rich tomato sauce, tender prawns and golden, bubbling feta for a quick and impressive meal. 

A bowl of Sausages served with homemade onion gravy, garnished with fresh herbs, and accompanied by mashed potatoes

Sausages with Homemade Onion Gravy

Sausages with Homemade Onion Gravy is the ultimate comfort meal, perfect for busy weeknights. It combines juicy sausages with a rich onion gravy and is on the table in less than 20 minutes.

Cheeseburger Pasta served for dinner

Cheeseburger Pasta 

Quick and easy Cheeseburger Pasta is the ultimate stress-free, comforting weeknight dinner! All made in one pan with minimal prep, you’ll have a delicious dinner on the table within 30 minutes that everyone in your family will love!

A creamy, cheesy tuna mornay stuffed into giant pasta shells and baked to golden perfection. This comforting Supercharged Tuna Mornay is packed with family-friendly flavours and pantry staples, making it the ultimate weeknight dinner or entertaining crowd-pleaser.

Supercharged Tuna Mornay

A creamy, cheesy tuna mornay stuffed into giant pasta shells and baked to golden perfection. This comforting Supercharged Tuna Mornay is packed with family-friendly flavours and pantry staples, making it the ultimate weeknight dinner or entertaining crowd-pleaser.

Filipino Stir-fried Noodles and Chicken

You’ll be amazed by the gorgeous depth of flavour of this easy, simple, economical dish. Filipino Stir-fried Noodles and Chicken is a one-pan wonder, just as suitable for weeknight family meals or entertaining a crowd.

Dijon salmon fillet and roasted potatoes in a baking pan, garnished with herbs and a lemon slice

Dijon Salmon and Crispy Potatoes

Only 15 minutes of prep, then let the oven do the rest of the work to create this delicious family-friendly Dijon Salmon with Crispy Potatoes, which is served with a creamy lemon dill sauce and a green salad.

Close-up shot of beef ramen noodles and a pair of chopsticks on top.

One-pan Beef Ramen Noodles

One-pan Beef Ramen Noodles is an easy, flavoursome stir-fry featuring juicy beef, ramen noodles and fresh veggies in a hoisin-based sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights!

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