The Home Cook's Kitchen

15/04/2026

One of my most popular salad recipes on the blog! This Thai Salad is beautifully light and fresh with balanced flavours! It’s so unbelievably easy to make and tastes that good! Perfect for a backyard barbecue, pot luck or meal prep!

Find the recipe on my site via the link 👇👇👇

https://www.thehomecookskitchen.com/thai-green-salad/

06/04/2026

I’ve been updating some older recipes! My fluffy sponge cake has been updated with new information so you can make it perfectly each time!

My Fluffy Sponge Cake Recipe is a delicate and beautiful cake recipe. Soft sponge sandwiched with jam and cream, this cake is irresistible.

29/03/2026

Easter Menu sorted!

1. Hot cross buns
2. Chocolate mousse tarts
3. Salmon dip
4. Salmon burgers
5. Rose mussels
6. Smoked salmon salad
7. Simple quiche
8. Flourless chocolate tart
9. Lemon coconut tart

Simple, delicious and stress free! Celebrating Easter shouldn’t be difficult or stressful! DM for any recipes! All recipes on www.thehomecookskitchen.com check out my ‘Easter’ category on the homepage!

15/03/2026

If you have never visited my before here’s 6 recipes that I’d recommend trying first:
1. Fluffy sponge cake
2. Lamb Shank Soup
3. Cold Soba Noodle Salad w Peanut Dressing
4. My Best Pavlova Recipe
5. Pearl Couscous Salad
6. Chocolate Chip Brownies

https://www.thehomecookskitchen.com

All tried and tested recipes 😉 send me a DM for any recipes or you can find them on my homepage - link in the bio ✨✨✨

05/03/2026

https://www.thehomecookskitchen.com/lamb-shank-soup/
Recently updated with better information to make it easier for you to make the recipe! Cozy season is coming for us over here in the Southern Hemisphere so it's time to start collating my favourite winter warmers! This lamb shank soup is sooooo delicious - pull-apart tender lamb with a barley tomato broth. Comfort food at its absolute best!

26/01/2026

Did you know the easiest (and cleanest 😉) way to cook steak is in your air fryer?!! The key to a great steak is in the seasoning and I’ve been loving Meat All-Rounder seasoning for our meats. No nasties, natural ingredients and way less salt that regular salt plus it tastes absolutely awesome! 😎

Here are some tips for air frying steak:

1. Bring it to room temp
2. Pat dry to help with the crispiness
3. No need for oil - the seasoning will be enough
4. Thicker or thinner steaks need more or less time
5. Let it rest for 5 minutes if you have time before cutting and serving.
6. Use a meat thermometer if you have one for a more accurate gauge on readiness

I like my steak medium so I cooked mine at 200C for 9 minutes until it reached an internal temp of around 58-60C. We used scotch fillet steaks. It was still beautifully juicy and just how I like it!

Have you tried air frying steak before?

*gifted collab*

21/12/2025

It’s not Christmas without a Pavlova! See what people are saying about my best pavlova recipe >>>>

Fluffy marshmallow with a crispy shell topped with freshly whipped cream and seasonal berries! I’ve included answers and tips for troubleshooting common pavlova problems like collapsing pavs, unwhipped egg whites and seeping sugar!

Comment ‘recipe’ and a copy will be sent straight to your inbox!

https://www.thehomecookskitchen.com/best-pavlova-recipe

18/12/2025

Day 4/5 - almost there! Mini puddings

So cute, so easy!

15/12/2025

Day 3/5 - DIY Brownie Mix!

Another super easy gift you can make in absolutely no time! So festive and fun, affordable and a crowd pleaser- everyone loves brownies!

To see more info on how to make these brownies comment ‘recipe’ and a link will be sent to your inbox!

https://www.thehomecookskitchen.com/chocolate-chip-brownies/

11/12/2025

The annual daycare cookie box looking pretty good this year! Feat rocky road, chocolate ganache truffles, easy shortbread and Latvian gingerbread! Christmas baking is up there with my favourite parts of Christmas! Such an easy way to put together a gift for educators, friends, neighbours and family!

10/12/2025

Day 2/5 of homemade edible gifts!

I love this one! So affordable and so easy to make. These hot chocolate jars mix up to be the creamiest, thickest cup of hot chocolate!

Comment ‘recipe’ for more flavour ideas and a more in depth post including more detailed instructions!

https://www.thehomecookskitchen.com/mason-jar-hot-chocolate/