Quick + Easy

Who doesn’t love quick and easy meals? Whether you’re in a time crunch, or just don’t feel like spending too much time in the kitchen, you can still make quality food with big flavours and minimal effort. Cooking doesn’t have to be complicated, after all, the whole philosophy behind this blog is realistic home cooking. Whilst it is fun to give complex recipes a try, I have specifically curated a list of meals catered to everyday people who want good food. For those who have dietary requirements, there’s plenty in there for you as well. Use these quick and easy recipes to empower you to create amazing dishes without the fuss.

garlic parmesan chicken with cheesy mashed potatoes, chicken thighs, asparagus, and spinach
Brooke

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. 

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
Brooke

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. 

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. 

slow cooked pot roast with shredded beef, potatoes, carrot, in a rich gravy and a side of green beans
Brooke

Pot Roast

With juicy beef that falls apart, tender potatoes and carrots, soaked in a rich and delicious gravy. Perfect for when you’re wanting a simple and comforting meal. 

hot chicken, leek, and mushroom pie with a rich thick gravy in an oven safe dish with puff pastry
Brooke

Chicken, Leek, Mushroom Pie

With delicious key ingredients of leek and mushroom in the filling, and a gorgeous flakey puff pastry topping, this is sure to be a new family favourite. 

zuppa toscana, with pork mince, onion, potato, kale, chicken stock, and coconut cream
Brooke

Zuppa Toscana

This zuppa toscana is one of my favourite soups ever. It’s both flavourful and colourful, a real treat to eat!

fresh chicken soup broth with chicken thighs, carrot, onion, celery, and chicken stock
Brooke

The Best Quick Chicken Soup

Is there anything that compares to the comfort of chicken soup? This hearty chicken soup is packed with flavour, and is easy enough to make any day of the week!

white chocolate pistachio cookies. gluten free, multiple cookies laid on top of each other in the sun
Brooke

White Chocolate Pistachio Cookies (GF)

These cookies are chewy and gooey, they melt in your mouth. With the sweetness of the white chocolate, and the nuttiness of the pistachios, a match made in heaven. 

gluten free apple and walnut scones
Brooke

Apple Walnut Scones (GF)

These lightly cinnamon spiced, gluten free, apple and walnut scones are a perfect easy baking treat! Have them for breakfast, dessert, or a nice warm treat throughout the day.