Never miss a recipe!
Subscribe to my newsletter and get a FREE copy of my Easy 15 Minute Pasta Recipes!
Make It Tonight – try one of my EASY DINNERS!
Looking to get dinner ready in a hurry? My Easy Dinners are all fuss-free meals with minimal effort.
Hi, it’s nice to meet you!
I’m Carrie, welcome to my kitchen! I live in Edinburgh, Scotland with my Brazilian husband and our two cute kitties.
I learned to cook because I LOVE to eat. And I also love sharing the things I cook with others – food is my love language!
Are you looking for simple and approachable meals to cook at home? Then you are in the right place! I create fuss-free recipes for busy weeknights, weekend treats and cold-weather comfort food.
Carrie
Perfect Pasta Dishes
Creamy Sausage and Kale Pasta
Creamy Sausage and Kale Pasta is a dish that is made to impress. Savoury sausage, Cavolo Nero and rigatoni tossed in a deliciously silky tomato and white wine sauce you will want to lick off the plate.
Smoked Salmon and Prawn Linguine
Quick and easy yet decadent and date-night worthy, Smoked Salmon and Prawn Linguine has a deliciously creamy lemon and white wine sauce plus a bite of peppery rocket.
Slow Cooked Aubergine Ragu with Pappardelle
Whether you call it Aubergine or Eggplant, there is no denying how rich and delicious this vegetable ragu is! Slow cooked for maximum flavour, Aubergine Ragu is the perfect pairing for pasta.
Continue Reading Slow Cooked Aubergine Ragu with Pappardelle
Simple Tomato Pasta Sauce with Butter and Onion
Simple Tomato Pasta Sauce takes a little time but minimal effort. Three basic pantry ingredients make the most delicious and silky sauce.
Continue Reading Simple Tomato Pasta Sauce with Butter and Onion
Easy Pasta Alfredo
Easy Pasta Alfredo – the best indulgently creamy, garlicky pasta sauce. Restaurant quality, ready in under 15 minutes and easy to customise with your favourite protein or vegetables.
Spinach Pesto Pasta
Spinach Pesto Pasta is an easy and vibrant dish that can be whipped up in less than 15 minutes. Easy to customise and make ahead.
Salads and Sides
Easy Prawn Cocktail with Homemade Cocktail Sauce
Prawn Cocktail is a classic for a reason. The perfect appetiser or light meal, it is so simple to throw together and can be easily customised to your tastes.
Continue Reading Easy Prawn Cocktail with Homemade Cocktail Sauce
Roast Sweet Potato Salad with Pomegranate and Tomato
Roast Sweet Potato Salad with pomegranate, cherry tomatoes, creamy butter beans and a simple sherry vinaigrette. Perfect for lunch or as a side for grilled meat or fish.
Continue Reading Roast Sweet Potato Salad with Pomegranate and Tomato
Mediterranean Halloumi and Bulgur Wheat Salad
Pan-fried Halloumi is the perfect topping for this Mediterranean inspired Bulgur Wheat salad with fresh herbs, tomato and cucumber. A delicious vegetarian salad that is full of flavour.
Continue Reading Mediterranean Halloumi and Bulgur Wheat Salad
BLT Pasta Salad
BLT Pasta Salad has all the flavours of the classic sandwich tossed with pasta and a creamy garlic and herb dressing. Easy and tasty – makes an excellent transportable lunch too!
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Strawberry and Spinach Salad is literally Summer in a bowl! Bursting with berries, spinach, rocket and red onions, drizzled with poppyseed dressing and topped with crunchy almonds and crumbled feta. So delicious!
Continue Reading Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Blackberry Basil Chicken Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
Blackberry, basil and chicken salad with tangy cheese and a zingy honey-lime dressing. A lovely light summer salad bursting with flavour!
Continue Reading Blackberry Basil Chicken Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
Brunch Ideas
Ricotta Toast with Blueberry Compote
Creamy ricotta on toast with sweet and syrupy blueberries is a delicious breakfast or brunch treat. Make the quick and easy blueberry compote ahead of time for fuss-free mornings!
Sausage Sandwiches with Roast Peppers and Onion
Sausage Sandwiches with roast peppers and onions. The hot sandwich filling is all cooked on one tray for an easy and delicious meal that everyone will enjoy.
Continue Reading Sausage Sandwiches with Roast Peppers and Onion
Easy Eggs Benedict with Quick Hollandaise
Easy Eggs Benedict with Quick Hollandaise is the perfect brunch treat! My cheat blender Hollandaise sauce is ready in minutes and totally foolproof, for perfect Eggs Benedict every time.
Street Food & Fakeaway Recipes
Pork Meatballs with Soy Glaze and Quick Pickled Slaw
Delicious pork meatballs with a sticky soy, ginger and sweet chilli glaze, paired perfectly with a crunchy and tangy pickled slaw.
Continue Reading Pork Meatballs with Soy Glaze and Quick Pickled Slaw
Halloumi Tacos with Avocado Ranch
Looking for an easy and tasty vegetarian dinner everyone will enjoy? These Halloumi Tacos with fresh tomato salsa are drizzled with a delicious Avocado Ranch. So full of flavour and ready in under 30 minutes!
Beef Burrito Bowls with Corn & Black Bean Salsa
Beef Burrito Bowls pack all the flavour of a delicious burrito but without the tortilla. Served with a fresh and zingy Corn & Black Bean salsa and easy to customise to your tastes!
Continue Reading Beef Burrito Bowls with Corn & Black Bean Salsa
