Comfort Food

Welcome to my favourite genre of recipes… comfort food! If you were to ask me what food I ‘specialise’ in, comfort food is the answer. There’s nothing quite like making a recipe that makes you feel cozy and happy.

pressure cooked massaman curry on rice, with beef, onions, and potato
Brooke

Massaman Curry

Fork tender beef, delicious potatoes, and a flavour packed gravy – this massaman curry is absolutely divine. Done in a pressure cooker, or slow cooker, this is a recipe with simple ingredients but a far from simple taste. This is definitely a dish to try!

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

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!

pressure cooked beef stew with a tomato gravy, mushrooms, potatoes, onion and carrots
Brooke

Instant Pot Beef Stew

This one pot Instant Pot beef stew is perfect for a cozy night in. With super tender and succulent beef, a flavourful tomato gravy, and scrumptious veggies… it has the same results as a slow cooker, except all in under 1 hour!

chicken potato bake with green beans and cheese
Brooke

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.

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

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!

beef short rib slow cooked ragu in a tomato based sauce with gnocchi
Brooke

Short Rib Ragu

This short rib ragu is nothing short of luxurious; slow cooked on low in a rich red wine and tomato based sauce. If you are wanting to immerse yourself in divine Italian cuisine, without the plane tickets, then this is the dish for you!

chicken bacon pasta bake with sundried tomatoes
Brooke

Chicken Bacon Pasta Bake

This chicken bacon pasta bake is so simple and tasty. It is sure to be a family favourite with tender chicken, crispy bacon, sundried tomatoes, in a light and flavourful sauce, all topped with cheese… yum! It’s a great weeknight dinner, and to have as leftovers another day – that is if there’s any left. 

slow cooked beef bourguignon red wine stew on cheesy mashed potatoes and parmesan roasted brussel sprouts
Brooke

Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon

Hearty slow cooker beef bourguignon is the perfect easy meal. Tender beef that falls apart, bacon, carrots, and mushroom all bathed in a rich red wine sauce. Chuck it in the slow cooker in the morning, forget about it, and it’s ready to go for dinner in the evening.

golden tumeric healthy chicken soup with rice
Brooke

Golden Chicken Soup

This golden chicken soup is divine. With tender chicken breasts, delicious aromatic veggies, in a smooth slightly tangy broth… what’s not to love? If you’re looking for a cozy but healthy dinner, then this is the recipe for you.

baked lamb meatballs and onion gravy on cheesy mashed potatoes
Brooke

Meatballs n Gravy

Meatballs and gravy is an amazing simple meal that is sure to satisfy those comfort food cravings. Juicy lamb meatballs bathed in a decadent and tasty onion gravy. This recipe is a great way to zhuzh up classic meatballs, giving you a new household favourite!