I start by marinating rump steak in white pepper, fish sauce, garlic & chilli before grilling then slice thinly & add rice noodles & crisp vegetables. Finished of with lots of fresh mint, coriander, crispy fried onions, peanuts & kick ass kaffir lime, chilli, coriander & fish sauce dressing (on the side.)

You had me at PIE, great anytime of the year. Fresh salmon & barramundi pieces are cooked in a creamy white wine & vegetable sauce & topped with a flaky puff pastry lid. Delicious on its own, or add a simple side salad.

Fresh & zingy just how a curry should be. Tender fresh snapper fillet & seasonal vegetables in bold green curry paste packed with coriander, ginger, lime, green chilli & spices mellowed out with cream coconut cream.

Winner winner chicken dinner. No matter what your age. Such a mild & comforting chicken curry with cinnamon, ginger, tomato, yoghurt & special spice blend. Just add rice for simple & satisfying dinner.

All the smoky campfire flavours of slow cooked chipotle chilli beans in adobe sauce, plus pulled smoked ham hock. Packed with capsicum, sweet potato, carrot & corn. Great as a Mexican bowl / tacos / nachos/ burrito or simply mopped up with crusty bread.

The ultimate in comfort food, need I say another word. Slow cooked chicken with mushrooms & white wine layered with fresh pasta sheet, creamy spinach bechamel sauce & lots of mozzarella & parmesan cheese. Small serves 2 & large serves 6-8 people.

The ultimate in comfort food, need I say another word. Slow cooked chicken with mushrooms & white wine layered with fresh gluten free pasta sheets, creamy spinach bechamel sauce & lots of mozzarella & parmesan cheese. Small serves 2 & large serves 6-8 people.

Rustic hunter- style stew of chicken. Slow cooked with red wine, tomato, mushroom, garlic, onion, capsicum, olives, parsley & thyme. Enjoy with a side of parmesan polenta, rice or pasta. This serves 2 people.

Melt in your mouth tender cubes of beef are slow cooked in a rich aromatic Malaysian curry. With coconut, chilli, lemongrass, ginger, spices & finished of with toasted coconut. Delicious with steamed rice & vegetable dishes & sambals.

You had me at PIE, great anytime of the year. Free range chicken breast is cooked in a white wine & vegetable sauce & topped with a flaky puff pastry lid. Delicious on its own, or add a simple side salad.

I fell in love with this dish at my friends The Harbilas's Greek feast many moons ago in Maroubra... & I still put it up there with some of the best comfort food around. Lamb mince is slowly cooked in tomato, oregano, cinnamon & spices and then layered with grilled eggplant, potato & finished with a creamy bechamel sauce. Delicious on its own or with a simple side salad.

Just like Nonna would make.... 8 generous juicy plump hand rolled meatballs filled with fresh parsley, parmesan, free range pork & beef in a Napoli sauce with basil a hint of chilli. Just add fresh cooked pasta / polenta/ rice.

Fresh & zingy just how a curry should be. Tender pieces of free range chicken in bold green curry paste packed with coriander, ginger, lime, green chilli & spices mellowed out with cream coconut cream. This small serves 2 people.

Carrot & beetroot is roasted with aromatic za'atar spice, then tossed with lentils, chickpeas, currants, walnuts, greens & pomegranate seeds. With a side of whipped feta, pomegranate & preserved lemon dressing.

I start by marinating organic tofu in white pepper, fish sauce & chilli & garlic then baking & add to rice noodles & crisp vegetable salad. Finished of with lots of fresh mint, coriander, crispy fried onions, roasted peanuts & kick ass kaffir lime, chilli, coriander & fish sauce dressing (on the side.)

Fresh seasonal crisp vegetables are shredded to make this healthy light & colourful slaw. With a bright & zingy dressing on the side of fresh coriander, lime juice & chilli plus extra crispy onions, sesame seeds & peanuts.

My handmade ricotta gnocchi is full of protein & absolutely delicious. This is served in a roasted mushroom & creamy herb sauce & topped with shaved parmesan.

My handmade ricotta gnocchi is full of protein & absolutely delicious. This is served with my homemade napoli tomato sauce & topped with shaved parmesan.

All the smoky campfire flavours of slow cooked chipotle chilli beans in adobe sauce, packed with capsicum, sweet potato, carrot & corn. Great as a Mexican bowl / tacos / nachos/ burrito or simply mopped up with crusty bread.

So fresh & light with the zing of fresh green chilli, kaffir lime, lemongrass & special spice blend. Packed with organic soft tofu & seasonal vegetables, delicious with steamed rice.

My take on Spanakopita (a Greek Silver beet & feta filo pastry pie. ) Onions & garlic are sauteed with fresh silver beet & spinach then folded into creamy ricotta & Greek feta cheese. Laced with fresh dill, toasted pine nuts & nutmeg before being tucked into filo pastry & finished with olive oil & sesame seeds. The result is the lightest most crisp pie ever. Perfect on its own or with a side salad.

My sisters favourite, hailing from from the south of Italy. Layers of grilled eggplant, mozzarella & parmesan cheese in our signature chilli & garlic tomato sauce, and gluten free. Medium serves 2 or large serves 6-8 people.

Vegetarian favourite in our home. Fresh spinach & creamy ricotta rolled into soft pasta sheets & tucked in with tomato & basil sauce & topped with parmesan & mozzarella cheeses.

Who needs a trip to the doctors when you have this broth. It all starts with slow cooked homemade chicken stock then layered oregano, rice, egg & lemon.

Packed with antioxidants this vegetable soup will put a spring in your step.

Parmesan polenta is a terrific side dish to have with chicken cacciatore, or as a base for bolognese sauce or steamed greens.

Who doesn't love mash? Great as a side dish or just on its own.

Fluffy basmati rice, lower GI than all the others. Perfect to have with curries.

Roasted red peppers are whipped up with feta & ricotta cheese & a hint of chilli & smokey paprika. Addictive with crackers or spoon over fish, chicken & vegetables.

Delicious with crackers & raw vegetables. Or use as a sauce for pasta, dollop on vegetables, fish or chicken.

Fabulous condiment for your Christmas feast. Delicious with ham & chicken, roast duck, pork & pumpkin. Add it to your next cheese board for a festive flavour.

Just like like Nana used to make but with a twist. Seasonal apples cooked with blueberries & a touch of cinnamon & topped with coconut & oat crumble. Serve as is or with ice cream or cream.

A good old fashioned pudding ... sticky sweet goodness. Comes with butterscotch sauce, but if you want to go next level add a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This serves two people.