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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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Baked Chocolate Ganache

My deeply fudgy baked chocolate ganache made with just four ingredients is part mousse, part flourless chocolate cake. The perfect recipe that requires just 10-15 minutes prep, this is every chocolate lover’s dream.

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No Bake Apricot & Ricotta Tart

A creamy no-bake ricotta and goat's cheese tart topped with fresh apricots, honey and thyme. The perfect make-ahead summer dessert requiring no oven or precise measurements to come together.

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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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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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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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Miso Pepper Carbonara

My easy carbonara recipe includes miso, adding an umami depth to the classic Italian pasta dish. Made with egg yolks, parmesan, and bacon for a silky, delicious pasta ready in 20 minutes.

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Chorizo & Roasted Pepper Sandwich

The ultimate chorizo sandwich with roasted peppers, chimichurri and fried eggs on toasted sourdough. Easy to make and absolutely delicious. Perfect for breakfast or lunch!

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Sliced citrus fruit salad with orange and lemon, garnished with chili flakes on a white plate.
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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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