Naomi Sherman

Fortunately for all of us, it’s an incredibly tasty Scottish version of bubble and squeak. It’s traditionally made using leftover vegetables

Who can resist a cream bun, or cream cookies as they are also called in Scotland? Not me, that’s for sure. A sweet, enriched dough is baked to perfection, glazed and then filled with velvety cream. What more could you ask for?

Gran had to feed a large family on a budget, so simple, healthy and filling recipes were her mainstay. You can stretch it as far as you need to with extra vegetables. Any cut of chicken will work, too. Gran used cream in hers, but I’ve swapped it for light evaporated milk. Try it for yourself and see why she was my hero.

I know you’re going to find this hard to believe, but that crunchy, crispy coating on our friend The Colonel’s chicken can be made just as easily at home — without deep-frying! Try it and you’ll never look back.

My father-in-law used to cook the most incredible yet simple meals for us on a cast-iron plate over a wood fire while we all worked on our bush block. His specialty was potatoes, sliced super thin on the spot using his pocketknife, cooked to perfection on that hot plate until they were crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. He would team them with freshly caught flathead fillets, dusted in seasoned flour and cooked in a light coating of butter. To this day, Pop’s Chips are the solution to anything that ails us.

This smoothie was an accidental creation of mine that I now have for breakfast regularly. Swapping the natural sweetness of the traditional frozen banana with frozen apple purée and a dash of cinnamon gives this smoothie the familiar flavour of apple pie, while also packing a whopping protein punch. This smoothie will keep you full and energised for hours.

Do you want an entire working week of breakfasts made in just a few minutes? Do you want those breakfasts to be packed with antioxidants, fibre and protein? Do you want that breakfast to taste like a delicious treat? OK then. Grab a mixing bowl and a blender and let’s make a batch of protein oats!

I’m not going to lie — I was shocked at how much I loved this recipe. While researching this cuisine, I kept coming across references to Golden Egg Curry and the picture in my head was nothing like the actual dish. I may never eat eggs any other way and this curry sauce is mild enough for my sensitive stomach while still being rich with flavour.

Take the luscious, creamy texture of a grilled eggplant and pair that deep, smoky flavour with a traditional Burmese dressing to create a fabulous side that will make your tastebuds sing with every bite.

This is a party showstopper, for sure. Easy to make ahead of time and to transport it so stunning once sliced, you’ll come back wanting more!

The perfect combination of crunchy base, topped with a rich and soft creamy layer that has the sweet tang of passionfruit swirled through it.

Who knew a savoury flan is actually very similar to a crustless quiche? This version has all the good things in it — spinach, bacon, cheese and onion — but you can mix and match your own fillings to taste. Adding a touch of flour to the mixture creates a light crust. Perfect for lunch prep or a light dinner.