If I Could Only Make One Dip Forever… You ever stumble on a recipe that just clings to your family, like an awkward but lovable puppy? This Crack Dip is that dish over here! First time I made it, my brother swiped the whole bowl and claimed it for “quality control.” Right. Ever since, it …

Let Me Tell You Why I Love Making Cherry Crumble Okay, so you know those rainy Sunday afternoons when you’re stuck inside, bored out of your mind and trying (unsuccessfully) to avoid snacking for the fifth time before noon? That’s basically when Cherry Crumble comes to my rescue. My mum used to make something similar, …

So, Why Am I Obsessed With This Instant Pot Chicken Risotto? Alright, let me just blurt it out: I’m hopeless when it comes to fancy, fussy recipes, but risotto? If you’ve ever tried the stovetop version (constant stirring, tiny splash-by-splash additions of broth while you sweat over the pot), you know it’s a faff. Enter …

Let Me Tell You About This Air Fryer Chicken Parm Thing If you’d told me five years ago I’d be air-frying Chicken parmesan (yes, chicken parm, the comfort food star) on a Tuesday night, I probably would’ve laughed and said, “Mate, I barely know how to boil pasta without it clumping.” But here we are, …

Let’s Talk About Creamy Garlic Roasted Chicken So, here’s the thing about roasted chicken: it sounds way more dramatic than it really is. The first time I made this creamy garlic roasted chicken, I was trying to impress my (then-new) in-laws. They thought I was a genius. The reality? I used whatever was left in …

Okay, Let’s Talk Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies If I’m being totally honest, I didn’t set out to make Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies the first time this happened. It was, what, a rainy Saturday? There was leftover sourdough starter eyeing me from the back of the fridge (begging to be used, somehow multiplying overnight—I swear that …

If You Love A Good Story With Your Dip, Settle In So let me tell you, the first time I made this Nashville Hot Chicken Dip, it was for a rowdy football watch party that went wildly off-script. I thought I’d do something different—maybe a little risky. My kitchen smelled like a fried chicken shack …

The Soup That Fills More Than Your Stomach Let me tell you—if there’s ever been a dish in my kitchen that draws people in like moths to a porch light, it’s this big old pot of chicken and dumpling soup. Honestly, the first time I made it, I was half convinced I’d end up with …

Let’s Bake Sourdough! (Once You’re Ready to Get Your Hands Messy) I still remember my first loaf of sourdough — it was about as round as a football, and almost as dry (sorry, Mum, if you’re reading this). But now? Well, I may still get flour everywhere, but my bread actually tastes like it’s from …

If You Need Dinner in a Hurry… Hey there, friend! Ever find yourself staring into the fridge, slightly panicked, knowing you promised yourself something healthy but actually you’re craving big flavors? Yeah, that’s me most Wednesdays. That’s about the time my honey sriracha salmon bowls come out to save dinner — and, honestly, my mood. …