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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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Almond & Rose Honey Biscotti

A lovely homemade almond biscotti recipe flavoured with rose honey and dark chocolate. These crunchy Italian cookies are perfect by themselves or dipping into coffee or tea.

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Whipped Rhubarb Cheesecake

You’ll love this easy no-bake whipped cheesecake recipe. This fuss-free cheesecake takes just 20 minutes to whip up. Topped with rhubarb and crumbled biscuits, it’s the perfect spring dessert.

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2 Ingredient Rhubarb Jelly

My 2-ingredient rhubarb jelly recipe helps reduce food waste by transforming liquid used to poach rhubarb into a delicate, light yet fulfilling dessert.

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Quick Rhubarb Compote

Turn fresh rhubarb into a beautiful, jammy compote with a few pantry staples. Perfect for swirling into yoghurt or dolloping on oatmeal, cream or custard.

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Baked Chocolate Cheesecake

Make the ultimate chocolate lovers dessert - my baked Triple Chocolate Cheesecake. Set on a base of crushed Oreos with a rich dark chocolate filling and silky ganache topping, it’s perfect for entertaining or treating yourself when the chocolate craving hits.

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Marbled Chocolate Sesame Banana Bread

Transform overripe bananas into my delicious marbled chocolate and sesame banana bread with this easy recipe. The bread has a moist, fluffy texture with nutty tahini and rich chocolate swirls. A fool-proof recipe and perfect beginner bake, great for breakfast or dessert.

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Upside Down Blood Orange Cake

A celebration of citrus season, this Upside Down Blood Orange cake makes for a striking dessert. Made with olive oil and almond meal for a moist yet fluffy cake, it’s perfect for springtime entertaining.

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One Bowl Spiced Apple Loaf Cake

Apples and warming spices come together for this easy one-bowl spiced apple loaf cake. Taking just 20 minutes to prep, the recipe uses Greek yoghurt, fresh apples and olive oil for a perfectly moist, crumbly texture.

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Vegan Coconut Rice Pudding

Try my creamy vegan coconut rice pudding inspired by traditional Indian kheer. This dairy-free dessert features cardamom, cinnamon, and coconut milk for a plant-based comfort food that you can eat for breakfast or dessert.

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Easy Cheat’s Tiramisu

My easy, cheat’s tiramisu recipe is so creamy and delicious! It’s eggless and uses mascarpone and whipped cream for the smooth texture, strong coffee and traditional ladyfingers for the layers.

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Rich Vegan Hot Chocolate

A thick, vegan hot chocolate recipe that uses ground dates, nuts and flaxseeds for a smooth, velvety texture. It’s also packed with nutrients and is perfect for enjoying by itself or with a sweet treat.

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The Best Chocolate Tart

A decadent baked chocolate tart that's surprisingly easy to make. Rich dark chocolate filling meets buttery shortbread for the perfect dessert.

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Sticky Spiced Roasted Plums

The perfect use of seasonal stone fruit, this recipe combines plums with cinnamon, star anise and a splash of balsamic vinegar, served with vanilla ice cream or dollop cream for the perfect dessert.

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Foolproof Banana Bread

I’m sharing one of my go-to recipes, a foolproof Banana Bread. Using olive oil, yoghurt and ripe bananas, this easy recipe has a moist, fluffy texture and is delicious eaten with butter or by itself.

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Brown Butter Fig And Almond Cake

A simple recipe for my brown butter, fresh fig and almond cake topped with cinnamon sugar. This easy bake uses seasonal fruits and can also be made with strawberries or stone fruit.

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BETTER WITH SPICE

Behind the recipes

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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