There’s something special about a home-cooked meal – not just the food itself, but the moments around it. Sitting down (even if only half the family is actually sitting), passing plates, and pausing for 5 minutes before someone asks “what’s for dessert?”. It’s not always peaceful, but it is meaningful – and that’s what these recipes are here to help with.
If you’re feeling burnt out by the never-ending loop of meal planning, shopping, cooking and cleaning – hi, welcome … you are absolutely not alone. Dinnertime can feel relentless, especially when you’re juggling picky eaters, limited time, and the crushing realisation you forgot to thaw the chicken (again).
These recipes are designed for real life – quick, simple and made with ingredients you can easily find at the supermarket. No fancy powders or unfamiliar sauces that gather dust at the back of your pantry. Just easy, delicious dinners that take the stress out of cooking and help you feel a little more on top of things.
Each recipe includes helpful notes for making ahead, freezing, storing leftovers and reheating – because dinner should work with your life, not against it.
Whenever possible, I offer multiple cooking methods (oven, pan, air fryer) and use internationally friendly terms for ingredients and equipment to make these recipes accessible no matter where you live.
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