Hello Reader, Okay, I have to talk about this one because you clearly can't stop clicking on it either... my cherry tomato and basil pasta has been getting so much love lately and I love to see it! It's the kind of dish that tastes like summer in a bowl. Cherry tomatoes blister and burst in the pan with lots of olive oil until they turn jammy and sweet, then a big handful of fresh basil and sprinkling of pecorino romano turns it into a sauce that genuinely rivals anything you'd buy in a jar....
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I think chicken breast gets a bit of an unfair reputation. It's often the last thing people get excited about cooking, but with the right recipe, it can be one of the most comforting dinners you'll make all week. This creamy mushroom chicken is exactly that. Golden chicken breasts simmered in a rich garlic and mushroom sauce with a splash of cream, plenty of parmesan and fresh thyme. It feels like something you'd order at your favourite little bistro, yet it's made with simple...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Hi friends, Every weekend, without fail, one recipe rises to the top of my website.Out of hundreds of recipes, this is the one you all keep clicking on. My French Onion and Roasted Garlic Cob Loaf. I think it's because it's one of those recipes that brings people together. Whether you're hosting friends, heading to a family barbecue or just looking for something fun to put in the middle of the table, it never disappoints. If you haven't heard of a cob loaf, you're probably not Australian....
17 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I want to give you something... My abuelo's cinnamon and olive oil cookies. The recipe I've spent weeks testing, trying to turn a memory into something you can actually follow. No cookbook, no written method, just his hands knowing what to do, and me finally figuring out how to write the recipe down properly. I'm sharing the full recipe exclusively inside Cookbook Club, my free weekly email where I take you behind the scenes of everything happening in my kitchen right now as I...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, There are plenty of ingredients that get all the attention when it comes to dinner. Think the usual culprits... chicken, steak and salmon. But one of the most versatile and underrated ingredients in my kitchen is the humble egg. I could fry up egg, serve it with some buttered toast and call it an evening. Total girl dinner! Affordable, satisfying and endlessly adaptable, eggs have the remarkable ability to transform into something completely different depending on how you cook...
23 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, The weekend is when I like to cook a little differently. Not necessarily harder, just slower. The kind of cooking where you put a pot of ragù on in the afternoon, wander through the market for fresh prawns and scallops, and get your hands dirty kneading pasta dough from scratch. There is no rush. Just good ingredients, a little extra time and the kind of recipes that make the whole house smell incredible. Here are a few recipes I'll be making this weekend. 👇 You can find all...
25 days ago • 1 min read
A zucchini and prawn risotto I am testing for my cookbook. Hi Reader! Let me start this by saying, I have had the most lovely week. I announced that I am writing my second cookbook and the response I got was just so overwhelmingly lovely. So many of you expressed your excitement for the book and sent me the most beautiful messages sharing your love for my cooking and what you would like to see in the book. It truly means everything to me. I have been having so much fun recipe testing for this...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, We are back with another week of easy and delicious recipes. If you're staring into the fridge wondering what to cook this week, I've got you covered. These are the recipes I would be making all week (if I wasn't deep in cookbook resting testing!) They are simple meals made with everyday ingredients that still feel a little special. 👇 You can find all recipes below! xoxo Daen ✨ Recipes for the week✨ ✨ New Recipe✨ Italian potato salad If you loved my Spanish Potato Salad (Patatas...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Over the past few months, I've been thinking a lot about how I can better support you beyond simply sharing recipes. One thing that came through loud and clear in my recent survey was that many of you aren't just looking for recipe inspiration. You're looking for help deciding what to cook, planning your week and getting dinner on the table without the daily stress. So I've been exploring the idea of creating a membership (the cost of 1 coffee per month) designed to make...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read