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April 2023

Creamy chicken orzo with peas and spinach
I am obsessed with orzo and this is the dish I've been making a lot lately. Plus, what I had on my weekly meal plan in the past week and revisiting…
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Irena Macri
Would you use ChatGPT or another AI tool to get recipes and meal ideas?
Hey readers, There has been a lot of chatter about how ChatGPT and other similar AI tools might affect food bloggers, writers and recipe develop…
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Irena Macri
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Protein-packed veggie wrap + more meal prep ideas using ground beef
I am sharing a delicious, high-protein veggie wrap and a collection of healthy meal prep-friendly recipes using budget-friendly ground beef (aka mince).
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Irena Macri
Succulent Mongolian shrimp
Mongolian shrimp is a tasty combination of succulent shrimp (or prawns for my Aussies) in light crispy batter, stir-fried with a sweet, savoury Asian…
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Irena Macri
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What to do with all those hard-boiled eggs? Try my 5-minute egg salad with ham & pickles!
Okay, 5 minutes once you have some hard-boiled eggs, which you might have this Easter weekend. Plus, more ways to use up those Easter eggs!
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Last minute Easter weekend ideas
Whatever you're doing this Easter weekend, these dishes will make your plans A LOT tastier.
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Irena Macri
Rosemary chili aioli I want to put on everything
A delicious, aromatic and versatile garlic, rosemary and chili aioli. Plus, easy gluten-free tahini cookies recipe!
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Irena Macri

March 2023

One-pan chicken veggies skillet for an easy healthy dinner
This chicken skillet with sweet potatoes and broccoli is my go-to healthy meal that takes 30 minutes and a handful of ingredients. Plus, my mum's…
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Irena Macri
Baked Italian eggplant...tastes like pizza!
My sheet pan version of Eggplant Parmi - rich, savoury, smokey, cheesy, tomato-garlicky, and heavenly. Plus, other dishes I cooked last week.
Penny pinchers: how to turn 1 kilo of ground beef into 3 affordable dinners in one go.
How I use batch cooking to save time and money! I share three delicious meals you can make ahead of time with a simple meal prep hack. Plus, recipes…
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