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  • Black tray with a white cloth, full of Buttermilk Scones, with a small dish of cream in the corner of the trays.
    Mum’s Buttermilk Scones
  • Oval white plate with Grilled Lamb Chops, some fresh mint leaves, two forks and a small dish of Mint Pesto.
    Grilled Lamb Cutlets with Mint Pesto
  • Rectangular dish of Baked Mashed Potatoes, sitting on a round wooden board with a green cloth on the edge.
    Baked Mashed Potatoes
  • Round dish with stack of Hazelnut Truffles.
    Hazelnut Truffles
  • White oval dish of baked Asparagus Gratin, sitting on a white cloth.
    Asparagus Gratin
  • Two jars of Orange Marmalade, one with a spoon lifting a scoop of marmalade out of it.
    Blood Orange Marmalade
  • Round white plate with a stack of Coconut Truffles.
    Coconut Truffles
  • Round white plate with cooked Marinated Lamb Loin Chops, with a small bowl of yoghurt sauce on the side, and white cloth.
    Marinated Lamb Loin Chops

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Comfort Food

Our favourite delicious and easy-to-prepare dishes that are truly comforting and for the whole family to enjoy.

  • Dutch oven beef stew, with a silver serving spoon in dish which is garnished with parsley.
    Dutch Oven Mediterranean Beef Stew
  • Bowl of mac and cheese.
    Bacon Mac and Cheese
  • Overhead shot of cooked casserole, sitting on a brown cloth, with some parsley, feta and olives around the edge.
    Mediterranean Chicken Casserole
  • Skillet with a tomato sauce and the ricotta gnocchi sitting on top, with a wooden spoon about to combine them.
    Gnocchi di Ricotta (Ricotta Gnocchi)
  • Spinach and Ricotta Pasta Shells
  • Dish of pasta, with a spoon scooping out a serve.
    Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake
  • The finished ragu, garnished with some cheese and parsley.
    Pork Sausage Ragu
  • Up close shot of dish of chicken in cream sauce sprinkled with parsley.
    Creamy Lemon Chicken

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Alex’s Favourite Recipes

From family recipes that have been passed down through generations to new creations in my kitchen – you’ll find all of my favourite recipes here!

  • Black tray with a white cloth, full of Buttermilk Scones, with a small dish of cream in the corner of the trays.
    Mum’s Buttermilk Scones
  • Oval white plate with Grilled Lamb Chops, some fresh mint leaves, two forks and a small dish of Mint Pesto.
    Grilled Lamb Cutlets with Mint Pesto
  • Rectangular dish of Baked Mashed Potatoes, sitting on a round wooden board with a green cloth on the edge.
    Baked Mashed Potatoes
  • Stack of three pieces of Fruit Mince Oatmeal Bars sitting on a marble benchtop.
    Fruit Mince Oatmeal Bars
  • White oval dish of Cottage Pie, sitting on a green cloth and wooden board, with a serving having been removed from the dish.
    Mum’s Cottage Pie
  • Round plate with slices of Poached Chicken Breast, sitting on a lemon parsley sauce with some pieces of parsley as a garnish.
    Poached Chicken Breasts
  • Round grey plate topped with Pistachio Truffles.
    Pistachio Truffles
  • A glass with Affogato - coffee, liqueur and ice cream - sitting on a white fluted saucer, with a bronze spoon.
    Affogato – an Italian classic
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Dinner Inspiration

Looking for a delicious meal to prepare for yourself, friends or family? You’ll find all of our favourite dinner recipes here.

  • Oval white plate with Grilled Lamb Chops, some fresh mint leaves, two forks and a small dish of Mint Pesto.
    Grilled Lamb Cutlets with Mint Pesto
  • Round white plate with cooked Marinated Lamb Loin Chops, with a small bowl of yoghurt sauce on the side, and white cloth.
    Marinated Lamb Loin Chops
  • Roasted Chicken Marylands on a baking tray, surrounded by some cubes of potatoes, peas and green beans.
    Roasted Chicken Marylands (Leg Quarters)
  • White oval dish of Cottage Pie, sitting on a green cloth and wooden board, with a serving having been removed from the dish.
    Mum’s Cottage Pie
  • Round plate with slices of Poached Chicken Breast, sitting on a lemon parsley sauce with some pieces of parsley as a garnish.
    Poached Chicken Breasts
  • Large saucepan with the cooked Mediterranean Cannellini Bean Soup, with a wooden spoon resting in the pot.
    Mediterranean Cannellini Bean and Kale Soup
  • A serving of Tuscan Stewed Beans in a round black bowl, with a piece of grilled bread sitting on the beans.
    Tuscan Stewed Beans (Fagioli all’Uccelletto)
  • Large saucepan with the cooked Chickpea Soup, with a soup ladle resting in the pot.
    Mediterranean Chickpea and Vegetable Soup
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Sweet Treats

From cakes to cookies and simple no-bake treats, you’ll find something to satisfy your sweet tooth here.

  • Stack of three pieces of Fruit Mince Oatmeal Bars sitting on a marble benchtop.
    Fruit Mince Oatmeal Bars
  • Plastic container of ice cream, with some serves scooped out, with some ice cream cones and a bowl of strawberries on the edge.
    No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream
  • A glass with Affogato - coffee, liqueur and ice cream - sitting on a white fluted saucer, with a bronze spoon.
    Affogato – an Italian classic
  • Overhead shot of Peanut Butter Pie in dish, decorated with cream, chocolate and peanuts.
    Easy Peanut Butter Pie
  • Spiced Orange Madeleines on some baking paper on a wooden board, dusted with icing sugar and a few pieces of fresh orange.
    Spiced Orange Madeleines
  • Cut squares of Lemon Blondies sitting on baking paper, with one on an angle to show the texture.
    Lemon Blondies (Gluten-Free Option)
  • Creamy Lemon Pie in a round white pie dish, decorated with whipped cream, blueberries and mint leaves.
    Creamy Lemon Pie
  • Whole Creamy Lime Pie, garnished with lime slices and whipped cream, sitting on a white cloth.
    Creamy Lime Pie
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Hi! I’m Alex.

Welcome to It’s Not Complicated Recipes!

My blog reflects my approach to cooking. I like it to be simple, easily prepared and delicious. 

Learn more

Popular Recipes

  • Round dish of cooked patties sitting on some baking paper, garnished with parsley.
    Chickpea Patties (Vegan and Gluten Free)
  • Overhead shot of Lemon Curd Cake, with a slice missing, sitting on a round white dish.
    Lemon Curd Cake (Gluten-Free Option)
  • up close bowl of soup on a grey cloth, another bowl in the background to the right, some sliced bread to the left and two silver spoons on the side.
    Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup
  • Gluten-Free Almond Cookies

Comfort Food

  • Skillet with a tomato sauce and the ricotta gnocchi sitting on top, with a wooden spoon about to combine them.
    Gnocchi di Ricotta (Ricotta Gnocchi)
  • Eggplant Involtini – Italian comfort food
  • Overhead shot of cooked casserole, sitting on a brown cloth, with some parsley, feta and olives around the edge.
    Mediterranean Chicken Casserole
  • Bowl of mac and cheese.
    Bacon Mac and Cheese

Recent Recipes

  • Black tray with a white cloth, full of Buttermilk Scones, with a small dish of cream in the corner of the trays.
    Mum’s Buttermilk Scones
  • Oval white plate with Grilled Lamb Chops, some fresh mint leaves, two forks and a small dish of Mint Pesto.
    Grilled Lamb Cutlets with Mint Pesto
  • Rectangular dish of Baked Mashed Potatoes, sitting on a round wooden board with a green cloth on the edge.
    Baked Mashed Potatoes
  • Round dish with stack of Hazelnut Truffles.
    Hazelnut Truffles

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