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.

mango sago asian dessert in the sun, layered mango dessert mix and cooked sago pearls
Brooke

Mango Sago

With juicy mango, refreshing coconut milk, and a dollop of sweet condensed milk, these bouncy little tapioca pearls are sure to become your new favourite dessert.

thai red curry soup, red curry paste and chicken broth with chicken thighs and bok choy
Brooke

Thai Red Curry Soup

With the super flavourful thai red curry paste broth, vermicelli noodles, and tender chicken thighs – topped with refreshing bok choy… what’s not to love?!

spaghetti bolognese, red wine tomato sauce, bolognese mince in a bowl with gluten free spaghetti with fresh basil and candles in the background
Brooke

Spaghetti Bolognese

Spaghetti bolognese is a staple in almost all households, and the beauty is how everyone seems to make there’s a little different. This recipe is far from boring.

tomato sausage pasta, pork sausages in a creamy and cheesy tomato sauce with mushroom and gluten free pasta
Brooke

Sausage Tomato Pasta

Creamy and flavourful, this sausage tomato pasta is perfect for an indulgent, and delicious, easy dinner treat. If you’re looking for a different comfort food, this is the dish for you.

chicken bacon pesto pasta in a bowl topped with parmesan cheese
Brooke

Chicken Bacon Pesto Pasta

This quick and easy chicken bacon pesto pasta is sure to satisfy those carb cravings! Whether you want an easy dinner, or to meal prep lunches for the week, this recipe is one to make.

toasted tortilla with feta, fried egg, runny yolk, aioli, and smashed avocado, making pesto feta eggs
Brooke

Pesto Feta Eggs

Add a bit of pizzazz to your breakfast with these pesto feta eggs. Classic fried eggs, with rich feta and pesto, laid on top of a toasted tortilla and fresh smashed avocado.

one pot chicken and rice, flavourful seasoned rice with chicken thighs on top, served with green beans
Brooke

One Pot Chicken & Rice

This one pot chicken & rice takes juicy chicken thighs and marinades them in a seasoned yoghurt, paired with a far from boring rice.

korean vermicelli japchae dish, chewy translucent noodles with carrot, egg, onion, enoki mushroom in soy sauce
Brooke

Japchae

Chewy sweet potato noodles, with a combination of colourful fresh vegetables, all coated in a sweet and salty sauce.

curried sausages with a chicken stock gravy, onion and carrot. served over creamy mashed potatoes
Brooke

Curried Sausages

You can’t go wrong with this old school, comforting weeknight classic… curried sausages! Yummy sausages submerged in a rich curry gravy, lathered over cheesy mashed potatoes.