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Mandarin Tiramisu

35 mins Beginner

Garlic and Herb-Roasted Chicken

1 hr 50 mins Intermediate

Individual Christmas Pies

35 mins Intermediate

Braised Beef Shanks

3 hrs 15 mins Intermediate

Mini Crushed Potato Tarts displayed on a serving board.

Easy Mini Crushed Potato Tarts (Gluten Free)

1 hr 5 mins Beginner

A beautifully sliced Crushed Potato Veggie Quiche, revealing a creamy filling and assorted vegetables in a potato crust.

Easy Crushed Potato Veggie Quiche (Gluten Free)

1 hr 50 mins Beginner

Spinach and Feta Puff Pastry Rolls

35 mins Beginner

Crushed Potato Pie

1 hr 30 mins Beginner

Two finished butternut squash and purple sweet potato gratins in baking dishes on a wooden board.

10-Minute Butternut Squash & Purple Sweet Potato Gratin

40 mins Beginner

Coconut Cottage Cheese Bites

30 mins Beginner

Purple sweet potato buns on a wooden board, one cut open.

Spinach & Feta Purple Sweet Potato Buns

40 mins Beginner

Creamy soup in a bowl with croutons, crusty bread, double cream and chopped coriander.

Creamy Roasted Red Pepper & Sweet Potato Soup

1 hr Beginner

Whole Apple Bakewell Tart with golden crust and apple slices.

Easy Apple Bakewell Tart

1 hr 5 mins Intermediate

Butternut Squash and Gruyère Gratin

1 hr 30 mins Beginner

Tortilla Cups filled with creamy Avocado Mousse and topped with zesty Salmon Tartare, garnished with fresh chives

Tortilla Cups with Salmon Tartare and Avocado Mousse

28 mins Beginner

Pesto Mozzarella Filo Buns

25 mins Beginner

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10-Minute Butternut Squash & Purple Sweet Potato Gratin

Updated on 24/10/202624/10/2026Leave a Comment

10-Minute Butternut Squash & Purple Sweet Potato Gratin: A Beautiful Shortcut to Creamy Comfort Who says a gorgeous, restaurant-worthy gratin …

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Coconut Cottage Cheese Bites

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Coconut Cottage Cheese Bites: Creamy, Crunchy and Irresistibly Chocolatey These Coconut Cottage Cheese Bites bring together everything I love about …

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Spinach & Feta Purple Sweet Potato Buns

Updated on 20/10/202620/10/2026Leave a Comment

Spinach & Feta Purple Sweet Potato Buns: Beautifully Soft, Cheesy and Air-Fried to Perfection Who says homemade buns need yeast, …

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Creamy Roasted Red Pepper & Sweet Potato Soup

Updated on 18/10/202618/10/2026Leave a Comment

Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Sweet Potato Soup: Rich, Velvety and Full of Flavour If you love a bowl of …

About Me

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I’m Izabella, and I’m thrilled to have you here!

I was born and raised in Ukraine, where my passion for cooking was sparked in early childhood. I have fond memories of waking up to the delicious aromas of breakfast my mother would prepare and the joy of cooking together as a family. My culinary creativity truly blossomed during my student years, as I learned to craft unique dishes from limited ingredients.

Living in the Middle East further expanded my culinary horizons, and I’m still deeply inspired by the rich flavours of Middle Eastern cuisine, which you’ll find featured often in my recipes. For the past five years, I’ve made the UK my home, where I now dedicate myself full-time to my food blog.
Here, you’ll discover a collection of simple, easy-to-follow recipes that are perfect for anyone who loves quick and delicious meals. As a self-proclaimed “lazy cook,” I focus on efficiency without sacrificing flavour. If that sounds like what you’re looking for, you’re in the right place!