Brooke

Hi! I’m the face behind A Home Cook’s Diary. I’m so excited to be sharing my love for food with you!
home made leek and feta ravioli pasta with brown butter sauce and parmesan
Brooke

Leek and Feta Ravioli

This leek and feta ravioli is so amazing. Caramelised leek, creamy feta, fresh pasta, and a brown butter sauce to top it off… drooling at the thought of it! If you’re looking for an easy pasta recipe packed with flavour, this one’s for you.

chicken caesar salad with homemade dressing and croutons
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Caesar Salad (Homemade Dressing)

If there’s one salad I love, it’s this caesar salad! So delicious with a homemade dressing, refreshing lettuce, and juicy chicken. Healthy doesn’t have to be boring, so give this a try.

seasoned chicken thighs with roast vegetable hash, broccolini, red onion, and asparagus
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Chicken Roast Veggie Hash

Delicious seasoned roast vegetables, with juicy and flavourful chicken thighs. It makes the perfect weeknight or ‘lazy’ meal. 

gluten free pumpkin coffee cake, with a walnut and oat crumble and a sugar glaze
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Pumpkin Coffee Cake (GF)

This pumpkin coffee cake is amazing! Its moist and spiced cake, nutty crumble, and sweet glaze are the perfect combination.

garlic parmesan chicken with cheesy mashed potatoes, chicken thighs, asparagus, and spinach
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Garlic Parmesan Chicken

This garlic parmesan chicken will soon become a new favourite! Garlic and cheese, a classic combo… with a creamy and flavour packed sauce that coats the tender chicken thighs… so dreamy. 

red wine chicken stew with chicken thighs, carrot, onion. served with creamy and cheesy mashed potatoes
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Red Wine Chicken

Succulent chicken thighs engulfed in a delicious tomato red wine gravy. If you’re looking for a comforting dish, then you’re in the right place. 

spiced lentil soup blended with carrot, onion, potato and topped with a splash of cream.
Brooke

Lentil Soup

This smooth lentil soup is the perfect budget pantry meal. It’s flavourful and cozy, a delicious healthy easy meal. 

bangers n mash, pork sausages with cheesy mashed potato, cabbage, and gravy
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Bangers n Mash

Bangers n mash is a classic cozy weeknight dinner. Juicy pork sausages with smooth cheesy mashed potatoes, topped with a rich gravy, and paired with buttery fried cabbage. 

gluten free, vegan, apple pie with vanilla ice cream
Brooke

Apple Pie (GF)

My take on a classic comfort dessert. The easiest apple pie made with tender, lightly spiced apples in a scrumptious flakey pastry. This is a dessert that won’t leave you feeling heavy… only wanting more!

thai pork mince with red curry on soba noodles
Brooke

Thai Pork Mince

This Thai pork mince is bursting with flavour. It is quick and easy, ideal for a weeknight or lazy dinner. With juicy pork mince, peanuts, and spiced red curry… it’s a vibrant way to zhuzh up your meal.