Fried bananas with coconut caramel
A simple, delicious dessert with warm bananas and a creamy coconut caramel sauce.
Portobello mushrooms with orzo sauce
Portobello mushrooms boldly take the spotlight in a light, creamy garlic and thyme sauce including orzo.
Farro salad with leeks and peas
A versatile grain salad you can customise with the seasons.
Cannellini, feta and tomato dip
A delicious white-bean dip, packed with vibrant flavour – no cooking required.
Garlic roasted mushrooms
Bring out the savoury earthiness of any mushroom with a quick roast and some garlic, thyme and almonds.
Spinach and tomato sformato
Somewhere between a soufflé and a crustless quiche – easier than both – a sformato is quick and tasty.
Tangy red coleslaw
Nothing about this coleslaw is shy and retiring: it packs a punch with revved-up colour and flavours.
Spiced sweet potato soup
Giving the vegetables a quick blast in the oven adds some serious depth to this simple, versatile soup.
A sweet and sour side salad
Cucumber, radish, sesame and dill come together in a delicious dressing, a perfect side dish with seafood.
Macadamia cake
My tribute to the famously buttery Australian nut, the macadamia, in the form of a delicious cake.
Sprouts, shallots and hazelnuts
Brussels sprouts make a terrific side dish when you roast them with shallots, nuts and lemony flavours.
Edamame and mint dip
A light, bright dip with a fresh springtime vibe. Vegan-friendly and gluten-free, too, so everyone’s happy.
Butternut-chilli mash
The sweetness of pumpkin meets its match in some chilli heat for an addictively good little side dish.
Spiced baby eggplants
Their natural flavour complemented with spices, these are a lovely side dish or basis of a great salad.
Sweet potato spoonbread
Any easy side dish that can do double duty as a tasty substitute for pancakes in an uncomplicated brunch.