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Cooking tips, recipe round-ups, restaurant guides and travel inspiration - all in one place. Browse the Better With Spice journal including my Eat Here! dining series and Stay Here! travel guides.

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Chai Hot Chocolate

A soul-warming recipe, this Chai Hot Chocolate Made with my homemade chai blend an dark chocolate is the perfect comfort drink that will warm you from the inside out.

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Arroz de Polvo - One-Pot Portuguese Octopus Rice

I fell in love with Arroz de Polvo travelling through Portugal and this is my easy, cheat's version using tinned octopus. This one pot Portuguese Octopus Rice is a must try if you love seafood or rice dishes.

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Greek Yoghurt Panna Cotta

This easy Greek yoghurt panna cotta with orange and olive oil is a light, creamy dessert made with just a handful of ingredients. A small-serve recipe that's simple, elegant and equally delicious.

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Tomato & Quick-Pickled Orange Salad

A simple heirloom tomato and quick-pickled orange salad inspired by the sun-soaked markets of southern Spain. Ready in 15 minutes, this is effortless summer eating at its best.

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Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse

This egg-free hazelnut chocolate mousse is rich, silky and made with just two ingredients. No tempering, no fuss, just Gianduja or milk chocolate, cream and sea salt.

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Mujadara - One-Pot Middle Eastern Lentils and Rice

Mujadara is a simple Middle Eastern recipe made with spiced rice, lentils and crispy caramelised onions. This easy, vegan and budget-friendly dish is perfect for meal prep and comes together with everyday pantry staples.

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Extra Garlicky Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

An Italian inspired aglio e olio made even more garlicky. Ready in 10 minutes, this easy weeknight pasta recipe is simple, satisfying and a garlic lovers dream.

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Honey Poached Peaches

Not-quite-ripe peaches? This is exactly what they're made for. Poach them in a honey, cinnamon and vanilla syrup and you've got something an easy, subtly sweet seasonal dessert or breakfast. Ready in 20 minutes.

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Chocolate Cherry Hot Cross Buns

Forget the classic - these Chocolate Hot Cross Buns are made with dark chocolate, cherries, cinnamon and coffee for a rich, grown-up twist on the Easter staple.

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Green Mango Curry

This easy green mango curry is one of my favourite summer recipes. It’s the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy - a simple Indian, vegetarian recipe with aromatic spices, ready in under 40 minutes.

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Chocolate Fig Cake with Dark Chocolate Drizzle

My incredible chocolate and fig cake with dark chocolate drizzle is a simple yet show-stopping dessert. It uses my foolproof easy chocolate cake base, topped with a silky drizzle and fresh figs for a divine pairing.

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Grilled Figs with Prosciutto & Burrata

Figs and burrata - a match made in heaven. This beautiful entertaining recipe makes the most of late summer figs, paired with creamy burrata and salty prosciutto for the perfect appetiser or side.

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Chocolate Tahini Bliss Balls

These no bake chocolate tahini bliss balls is a healthy way to satisfy your chocolate cravings. Perfect for a quick dessert or snacking on the go, they take just 10 minutes to make, plus they’re vegan and refined sugar free.

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Baked Oatmeal With Honey Grilled Figs

This lovely baked oatmeal is the perfect weekend breakfast when you’re craving something sweet but healthy. It comes together in one bowl, is naturally sweetened and topped with grilled figs for a sweet surprise.

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Tomato & Whipped Ricotta Tart

The perfect summer recipe for when you're feeling lazy but want something special. My easy tomato and whipped ricotta tart features a no-pastry, buttery Ritz cracker crust, creamy ricotta filling, and fresh tomato topping.

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Brothy Coconut Curry with Chicken & Rice

A warming, brothy coconut curry with chicken and rice that comes together in under an hour. Easy to make ahead, freezer-friendly and works with any protein. Comforting, nourishing, delicious.

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Summer Mediterranean Salad

The ultimate summer salad! Fresh herbs, pickled stone fruit with sumac, creamy feta and a simple vinaigrette come together beautifully in this healthy Mediterranean recipe.

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Spicy Coriander Lime Noodles

Thick, bouncy noodles coated with a fresh, zesty coriander lime sauce and a kick of chilli oil - these spicy Asian noodles come together in just 15 minutes. Plus, you can easily adjust the heat level to your liking.

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Brown Butter Strawberry Cake

A simple Brown Butter Strawberry Cake recipe that's incredibly moreish and delicious. Perfect for afternoon tea or using up ripe strawberries.

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A selection of recipes, travel guides to some of my favourite restaurants along with tips and tricks to elevate your cooking.

Growing up in India and now calling Sydney home, my cooking style weaves together a treasured knowledge of spices with the joy of discovering and reimagining new dishes in my kitchen.

From quick curries layered with flavour, simple weeknight meals, sides and dips, to spice-filled baking, my recipes are quick, fresh and easy to recreate at home. Follow along and fall in love with cooking, and you’ll slowly realise that everything really is, better with spice.

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