Breakfast
Classic Buttermilk Pancakes
Fluffy, golden pancakes made from scratch — perfect for weekend mornings.
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Explore dishes tested in real home kitchens—from one-pot dinners and brunch favourites to elegant plates designed for entertaining. Every recipe is created to shine in quality cookware and serveware, so you get the most out of what you bring home.
Breakfast & Brunch
Morning favourites and café-style classics — perfect with your finest cookware and tableware.
Breakfast
Savoury Breakfast Sauté
Crispy potatoes, soft onions, and perfectly cooked eggs — a hearty one-pan breakfast.
Breakfast
French-Style Omelette with Herbs
Soft, creamy, and folded to perfection — the ultimate chef’s omelette.
Brunch
Blueberry Lemon Scones
Delicate and buttery scones with a hint of lemon and bursts of blueberry.
Breakfast
Greek Yogurt Parfait with Honey & Berries
Layers of Greek yogurt, berries, and granola for a refreshing start to the day.
Brunch
Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise
Perfectly poached eggs and silky hollandaise over toasted English muffins.
Breakfast
Banana Bread with Walnuts
Moist and rich banana bread that pairs beautifully with your morning coffee.
Breakfast
Breakfast Smoothie Bowl
A refreshing blend of fruits and yogurt topped with nuts and seeds.
Mains
Weeknight heroes and dinner-party centrepieces made for your best cookware.
Main
Rustic Cast Iron Roast Chicken
Golden, juicy, and deeply flavorful — a timeless roast perfected in your cast iron pan.
Dinner
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skillet
Golden seared chicken simmered in a rich garlic-parmesan cream sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes.
Main
Roasted Tomato & Basil Soup
Slow-roasted tomatoes blended silky smooth in your favourite stockpot.
Main
Weeknight Veggie Stir-Fry
Colourful, quick, and perfect in a carbon steel or non-stick wok.
Desserts
Rich cakes, tarts, and cookies to finish the meal beautifully.
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Dessert
Chocolate Lava Cake
Rich, molten chocolate centers baked in individual ramekins — a restaurant classic made simple.
Dessert
Vanilla Custard Fruit Tart
An elegant tart that pairs beautifully with fine dessert plates.
Dessert
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chewy-centred cookies baked evenly on a quality sheet pan.
Dessert
Salted Caramel Pot de Crème
Silky custards presented in oven-safe ramekins or glassware.
Vegetarian
Plant-forward dishes that feel generous, comforting, and complete.
Vegetarian
Roasted Cauliflower Steak
Charred and tender with a garlic herb crust — a bold plant-based centerpiece.
Vegetarian
Warm Grain & Greens Salad
A hearty salad served in stoneware bowls, perfect for weeknights.
Vegetarian
Creamy Coconut Vegetable Curry
Comforting curry simmered gently in an enamelled cast iron pot.
Drinks & Cocktails
From morning coffee rituals to sparkling holiday spritzes.
Drinks & Cocktails
Sparkling Citrus Spritz
Effervescent and refreshing with orange, grapefruit, and a touch of prosecco.
Drinks
Vanilla Cardamom Latte
Make café-style lattes at home with your favourite mugs.
Drinks
Cucumber Mint Infused Water
Serve in long glass pitchers for effortless, refreshing hydration.
International Dishes
Flavours and classics from around the world — comforting, vibrant, and inspiring.
Seasonal Highlights
Recipes designed around holidays, gatherings, and what’s in season now.
Seasonal Highlights
Harvest Butternut Squash Soup
Velvety smooth and subtly sweet — the perfect cozy soup for crisp autumn days.
Seasonal
Roasted Pumpkin Soup
Luxuriously smooth soup served in wide-rim porcelain bowls.
Gatherings
Holiday Cheese & Charcuterie Board
A no-cook showpiece styled on wood or stone serving boards.
Cook Better with the Right Tools
Every recipe is tagged with the cookware and tableware that helps it shine.
Cast Iron Comforts
Slow braises, stews, and bakes that love Staub and La Cocotte.
Stainless Skillet Stars
Sear, sauté, and deglaze like a pro with All-Clad classics.
Knife Skills & Prep
Prep-driven recipes showcasing Shun, Wüsthof, and more.
Table-Ready Moments
Dishes designed to look beautiful in your favourite dinnerware.
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