Spiced Vanilla Chai Cake

The aromatic spices in a cup of chai are unreal and totally reminiscent of Autumn. So when we decided to bake up those spices in cake form, not only did the kitchen smell amazing, but this Spiced Vanilla Chai Cake tasted like an Autumnal dreamscape! It’s the perfect cake for welcoming the changes of the season whether you’re a tea lover or not.

Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl

Bowls are really some of the most satisfying kinds of meals to make, and this one doesn’t disappoint. Great for groups!

Ninja-Oven-Smoked Pork Butt

This simple smoked pulled pork recipe only requires a few pantry ingredients and a smoker to achieve those melt-in-your-mouth strands of tender pulled pork.

Sweet & Tangy Barbecue Rub

Can’t go wrong with this rub for smoked meat! This will make plenty for a 10lb pork shoulder.

Pickle-Brined Fried Chicken Sandwiches

In three words: crispy, tangy, delicious.

Dark Chocolate Layer Cake with French Silk Frosting

Once you’ve had Sarah’s Secret Chocolate Cake, you could be forgiven for believing there’s no other cake that compares to it. But you haven’t tried this layer cake yet. It has the perfect texture, dark-chocolatey flavor, and luscious frosting that never disappoints and keeps everything fresh.

Thick & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

These have proven to be the best chocolate chip cookie variation for both fresh & next-day treats.

Perfect Roast & Gravy

A wonderful Sunday meal to come home to after church. Hearty, filling, and thoroughly delicious.

Elayne’s Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce

A family classic loved by kids and adults alike. For authenticity, always serve with french fries.

Easy Dark Chocolate Brownies

So rich and chocolatey, you’ll need a swig of milk after each bite. This is a chocoholic’s paradise!

Red Lentil Curry (V)

This Vegan Red Lentil Curry is the best lentil curry you will ever try! It’s easy and quick, making it a perfect weeknight dinner. Plus, it’s creamy and indulgent but made with wholesome vegan ingredients.

Gobi Manchurian (V)

Gobi Manchurian is an Indo-Chinese appetizer and this version will blow your mind! It features ridiculously crispy and crunchy fried cauliflower coated in a sweet, tangy, umami-rich chili sauce with lots of aromatics.

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie with Cream Cheese Crust

A co-worker brought this for Thanksgiving dinner one year, and it was so delicious I had to get her recipe.

Dark Chocolate Zucchini Bread

If you’ve ever wanted a rich chocolate cake for breakfast but don’t want the excessive social stigma that comes with it, look no further.

Cuban Sliders

Effortlessly make delicious Cuban sandwiches for a crowd.

Deep-Fried Ravioli Crunch

Ravioli is great, but there’s a surefire way to improve any dish: breading & deep frying. Let’s get a crunch out of this little meat diaper.

Chunky Shepherd’s Pie

A taste of home! And worth every minute of the prep and cooking time.

Tianjin Fried Noodles

This was a family favorite when we lived in Tianjin. It’s savory and sweet, and it feels like home.

Classic chocolate chip cookies

Just like grandma used to make. But even better.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

These don’t taste like pumpkin. Warning: without large doses of self-control, you may find yourself cramming a dozen of these down your throat at the most inconvenient times.

Sarah’s Secret Chocolate Cake

This cake’s deliciousness goes beyond the capabilities of human taste buds. Even androids have been known to short out after tasting a bite.

Dark Chocolate Cream Pie

This pie appeals to the id, overriding the ego’s preferential “diet” in favour of pure, sustained elation. It is an extremely simple recipe that flashbangs the taste buds of any member of the homo sapiens species.

Chocolate Pudding Chip Cookies

These are a family classic that never fails to please. Dark, gooey cookies that suit any palette.

Chicken Parmesan

A quick but tasty version of an old Italian favorite.

Homemade Granola/Muesli Bars

Easy to make with wholesome ingredients. Absolutely delicious daily breakfast.

Homemade Vegetable Soup

You can do this with all sorts of veges. This recipe just happened to be the result of whatever I had in the fridge that day and mmmmmm, it was delicious!

One Pan Mexican Chicken Quinoa

So much goodness in 1 pan.

Lactose-free Béchamel Sauce

A light alternative sauce for lasagne and over broccoli for those lactose-sensitive stomachs.

Delicious Lactose-free Beef Lasagne

This is a light lasagne recipe that will have everyone coming back for more.

Caramelised Onion and Prosciutto Pull-apart Pies

A wonderful meal to share at any time of the day

Morning Glory Muffins

It’s like a carrot cake in a muffin!

Creamy Tomato Chicken and Bacon Rollini

Whip this up for a yummy weekday meal.

Nutella Soufflé

There’s a delicious surprise waiting for you inside each and every one of these.

Fluffy Chocolate Mousse

Light and fluffy, just the way we like it!

Baked Crêpes Cacciatore with Parmesan Cream Sauce

A twist to the traditional crêpe. A small amount of effort for a meal well worth it. Have them for dinner with salad and you’ll be delightfully satisfied.

Key West Chicken

Marinate overnight this one overnight and you’ll have one succulent meal for dinner.

Lemonade Scones

A high-tea favourite that’ll rise to the occasion.

The Best Banana Bread

I’ve made so many different versions of this bread and it’s always a hit.

Pepperoni Stuffed Mushrooms

A delicious accompaniment and party finger food.

BBQ Chicken Calzones

Link: Related dough recipe We make our own dough for this recipe (See Pizza Dough) but you can use refrigerated dough just as well for a quick fix.

Pumpkin, Spinach, Leek and Bacon No-crust Quiche

This is perfect served with a leafy green salad on a hot Summer day.

Skillet Cheesy Chicken

I was looking for a fast Sunday lunch, and this is was a quick win!

Lazy Squash “Casserole”

I was too lazy to make a full casserole, so did this quick version.

Chicken Carbonara

An easy recipe that Dad likes!

Salmon and Corn Patties

A light, all-encompassing patty that’ll have you going back for more.

Salt and Pepper Chicken with Thai Dipping Sauce

Pile crunchy salt and pepper chicken onto a bed of crisp lettuce, then just add lime to squeeze. Perfect for a balmy summer night.

One-pot Chorizo and Prawn Fideos

This is so easy to make and even easier to clean up!

Basic Crêpes

This was the first meal that my Mum taught me to cook. It’s a Sunday brunch staple in our family. They’re the most versatile wrap in the world and can be eaten at any time of the day, with anything in it!

Zucchini and Bacon Slice

So easy to make and a deliciously, vegetable filled outcome.

Warm Roast Vegetable and Chicken Couscous Salad

Delicious on a lovely spring day. Enjoy on it’s own or as a side salad.

The Au Family Hoisin Chicken and Potato

This is a family favourite, passed down the generations through different countries. The secret is… don’t let it dry out!

Pan-fried Potatoes

Par-boiled and par-fried. These potatoes are velvety inside and crispy on the outside.

Sweet Chilli Mayo Chicken Turkish Melt

The greatest thing about this melt is that just about any vegetable tastes great inside it. It’s delicious for lunch or dinner! You may just need a serviette or 2 to eat this one!

Crunchy, Crispy Home-Baked Croutons

Add these to any salad to give it that little extra oomph!

Baked potato wedges

Wedges are a delicious alternative to the common ‘French’ Fries. These are great, with or without sour cream and sweet chilli.

Whisky-Grilled Baby-Back Ribs

Since Lelan was a little boy, his favourite birthday meal has always been a juicy rack of ribs. After making it for his 22nd birthday, Lelan couldn’t help but rub his tummy and smile with glee. Thanks Mom for this recipe!

Jim N’ Nick’s Cheddar Biscuits

Wonderful and simple. Definitely worth making.

Amazing Macaroni & Cheese

This recipe is the best macaroni and cheese I have ever had. I couldn’t stop commenting on how good it was. It is thick but still creamy, filling without being greasy or heavy. You can make this ahead of time and store in the fridge, popping it into the oven 20 minutes before you’re ready … Read more

Bolognese Mac & Cheese

Serves 4-6 (or has wonderful leftovers!) 350 – 400g – short pasta noodles like macaroni or rigatoni (my favorite is campanelle)– cooked to al dente Meat sauce: 1 onion finely chopped 1 star anise pod splash of olive oil 2 cloves of garlic crushed 500 g of beef mince 1/2 cup (125ml) red wine – and … Read more

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cabernet Mustard Reduction Sauce

This recipe makes enough sauce to save and make again or to make 3-4 tenderloins easily for a party. The recipe is very easy and gets better as the meat soaks in the sauce so leftovers are extra yummy! This recipe is good with sides that benefit from the sauce such as mashed potatoes or … Read more

Waikiki Chicken

Really tasty and easy Hawaiian/oriental flavored dish. Reminds me somewhat of a sweet/sour flavor.

Ash’s crispy-crusted pork loin chops

My mother once told me that simple salted pork tastes delicious, so I thought why not add a special crust to make it simply scrumptious.

Cottage Pie

One to keep you warm on those delightful Autumn evenings. Not to be confused with Shepherds Pie ?

Pear, banana and cinnamon pikelets

I was looking for a recipe to use the overripe fruits in the fridge. This one did just that and is healthy too! You can also add apple, dark chocolate chips and nuts, if you so desire… we did!

Pizza Damper

Damper is an aussie bush bread that’s most commonly baked over a campfire. This one’s a delicious spin on this yummy bush tucker. You can replace the toppings with whatever you choose.

Easy vodka penne

We had this at our wedding and it was divine!

Piri-Piri Chicken and Beef Quinoa Salad

Quinoa (pronouced keen-wah) is a delicious edible seed from South America that’s taking over the health food aisles in Sydney. Try this delicious salad for a light summer’s dinner meal.

Chicken pot pie

We take these on picnics with us to watch the sun set over Sydney Harbour. It’s the perfect picnic meal.

Pad-see-ew – restaurant style

Make it like they do in Thailand. This is a family hit every time!

Chicken Saltimbocca

This is an easy last minute type recipe that was well-received by the two men in the house. Make sure not to let the prosciutto left over go to waste; can freeze it until next time.

Chicken & Brunswick Stew

A hearty Southern specialty that’s easy to serve to a large crowd. Great frozen as well!

Taco-Bell Quesadillas of Amazingness

If you enjoy those (too expensive!) chicken quesadillas from Taco Bell, then this is the recipe for you. Take the greatness of the aforementioned Mexican food item and multiply it by 4.7 to get the incredibility of the following recipe. Not hard to make or requiring especially exotic ingredients, these quesadillas are amazing right off … Read more

Chorizo pasta

Easy and soooooo tasty!

Easy paella

Traditional paella calls for many different types of seafood but for the not-so-keen-seafood-lover, this is perfect!

Fruity Green Salad

A thrown-together, pretty salad. Serve it in a short, wide-mouthed glass!

Fast Homemade Crescent Rolls

A quick way to have homemade crescent rolls with Bisquick

Grilled Salmon

An easy DELICIOUS salmon recipe. Even for non-fish-lovers!

Southern Pulled Pork BBQ

Home away from home! Living in Australia means we don’t get this uniquely delicious meal that originated in the Southern states of the USA. Be warned Aussie’s, this is not like your ordinary BBQ! Nonetheless, we’re pretty sure you’ll come to love their BBQ just as much as we do!

Dill Baked Salmon

A subtle enhancement to an already delectable fish of the sea.

Lamb Yiro (Gyro) Kebab

A deliciously healthy taste of the Mediterranean.

Shrimp & Cream Pasta

An easy, quick, delicious meal. Christy made it a few times while we were backpacking through New Zealand, and it’s become a favorite.

Succulent Steaks

If you’re looking for a tender, juicy, and incredibly flavorful steak that’s quite simple to make, this is the recipe for you. Yes, even you manly men.