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The recipes we actually cook.

breakfastvegetarian +1

Pancakes and waffles

Our kids loved this recipe, and it makes an appearance most Christmas days still.

Prep10m
Cook20m
Serves4
Thai sauces +4

Peanut sauce

A good peanut sauce is perfect with salad rolls and satay.

Prep5m
Servesmakes ~250 ml
Italian mains +4

Vegetarian lasagna

This was our kids’ first and favourite lasagna, and we used it as a vessel to hide vegetables in.

Prep45m
Cook60m
Serves8–10
breakfastmake-ahead +2

Baked oatmeal

I grew up on oatmeal, and love it prepared pretty much any way, but baked is best.

Prep10m
Cook40m
Serves6
Mexican bases

Al pastor marinade (pantry hack)

Al pastor is a tart and savoury marinade that begs for pork and fresh tortillas. I don’t always have easy access to whole dried chilies, but I do have ground dried and fresh ones, so this is a pantry version that captures the intent of a …

Prep20m
Cook2–4h
French breads

Baguettes

Baguettes are a crusty, airy bread, perfect for snacking, sandwiches, and with soup.

Prep2½h
Cook20m
USA mains +1

Baked mac & cheese

This is a classic baked mac and cheese. You can sub in pretty much any combo of cheese, though some are better than others: cheddar, Jack, and something like Gruyère or Edam make a great base, or you can lean towards a creamier sauce with …

Prep20m
Cook45m
Japanese WTF +1

Basic chicken ramen stock

This is the basic chicken ramen stock I use for my lunch ramen (when working). It’s a hybrid of a French and a chintan-style stock, with ingredients that are easy to find.

Cook3–4h
Canadian bases +1

Beef base

This is a savoury ground beef base for tacos, salads, soups, casseroles, and sauces.

Prep15m
Cook35–90m
French WTF +1

Beef stock

This is a rich stock that uses the bones left over when buying and breaking down whole cuts.

Prep20m
Cook~2h
German desserts

Bienenstich

This is one of our cherished family recipes. It’s a light, sweet dessert, that serves well with coffee or tea.

Cook15m