Recipe Index

From easy week night meals, to dishes that call for a challenge, this index has a great range of recipes for you to try. Whether you’re looking for sweet or savoury, maybe a special diet even, I’ve got you covered!

You’ll notice soups and comfort foods are a reoccuring theme here…

one pan brie and bacon gnocchi, still warm in hte pan

Brie and Bacon Gnocchi

Smooth, velvety, delectable… this perfectly sums up this brie and bacon gnocchi. Dinner could not get more simple than this! Pillows of gnocchi coated in an amazing brie sauce, complemented by savoury bacon. This should definitely be tried in your next dinner rotation!

home made leek and feta ravioli pasta with brown butter sauce and parmesan

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

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.

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

Zuppa Toscana

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

peach and apple crumble with oat and walnut topping, served warm with vanilla ice cream

Apple and Peach Crumble

This apple and peach crumble is the best fruit crumble ever. Warm apple and peach, spiced with cinnamon, topped with a nutty golden crumble.

chicken coconut curry with coconut cream and spices on basmati rice

Chicken Coconut Curry

This chicken coconut curry might just be my new favourite weeknight meal. All done in one pot – instant or dutch – it’s simple and flavourful, what more could you ask for? As a bonus, it’s budget friendly and made with simple household ingredients that most people will have!

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

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. 

chicken potato bake with green beans and cheese

Chicken Potato Bake

Tasty does not always look pretty… but this chicken potato bake is a yummy and super easy dinner. Juicy chicken thighs, in a flavourful sauce with veggies, all covered by a cheesy potato gratin-esk topping.

leek and bacon orzo in a black bowl with a parmesan sauce

Leek and Bacon Orzo

This leek and bacon orzo is one pan, 0nly and few ingredients, and straight up scrumptious! Who says simple food means boring food? Not me! This dish is one the whole family can enjoy, and it will not break your bank account!

french onion gnocchi with a red wine tomato beef mince in a bowl

French Onion Gnocchi

This French onion gnocchi is hearty and delicious. With the beautiful flavours inspired by a classic French onion soup, with juicy beef mince, it is a perfect easy dinner. 

camembert bacon wedge bake with leek and kale, served with broccolini

Camembert Bacon Wedge Bake

This camembert bacon wedge bake takes many delicious ingredients and combines them into a big bowl of goodness. It’s almost like a cheat tartiflette! Cozy and comforting, but really, what else can you expect from A Home Cook’s Diary recipe. 

crispy gnocchi with pork sausage and kale in a one pan dish

Crispy Gnocchi with Sausage & Kale

Crispy gnocchi with sausage and kale is a super easy one pot meal. If you’re wanting a simple, budget friendly dinner with just a few ingredients, then this recipe is for you! Pillowy gnocchi with a nice crisp outside, with juicy pork sausages, and superfood kale… a healthy and delicious must try.

creamy vanilla panna cotta

Panna Cotta

This panna cotta is smooth and creamy, with a delicious vanilla base. Perfect for a sweet treat or dessert!

gluten and dairy free earl grey chiffon cake showing how spongy it is, topped with a sweet vanilla cream

Earl Grey Chiffon Cake (GF)

This earl grey chiffon cake is hands down the best cake I have ever had.  You won’t believe it’s gluten-free and dairy-free!

gluten free white chocolate raspberry muffins with an almond crumble topping

White Choc Raspberry Muffins (GF)

These gluten free white choc raspberry muffins are awesome to make as a sweet baking treat. Juicy tart raspberries combined with sweet white chocolate chips, enclosed in a soft and spongy muffin cake base.

lemon lime cheesecake with ginger biscuit base and biscuit crumble on top

Lemon Lime Cheesecake (GF)

Tangy yet slightly sweet cream cheese topping, with a scrumptious gingernut biscuit base. With the ease of my no-bake recipe, you just have to mix the few components together and pop it in the fridge.