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Melanie Lionello

Hey guys! I’m Mel and I love to cook. But more than that?

I LOVE to share my food with my friends, my family and with you guys!

I make everything at home in Melbourne, Australia but travel often and am inspired by everywhere. So I use the flavours of the world to create and share simple, fresh and utterly delicious recipes that you can take from my little kitchen, to yours.

Creamy Baked Pesto Chicken

19th June 2023

I’ve spent the last two weeks travelling around Israel and Jordan and am even more hooked on Mediterranean flavours than usual! This is my first dinner back in the kitchen…

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Vanilla Bean and Mango Pavlova with Macadamia

This week I’m sharing my recipe for the perfect dessert this festive season – easy and delicious individual vanilla bean and mango pavlovas with macadamias. They are so simple to…

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Best Hummus Recipe

17th June 2023

I’ve always associated hummus with Middle-Eastern cooking and I wasn’t too far off the mark when it comes to hummus’ origins. The first reference to hummus appeared around 5000 years…

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Crispy Roasted Cabbage

Looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy cabbage? Look no further! This recipe for crispy roasted cabbage with lemon and olive oil is a game-changer. It takes humble…

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Eggplant Parmigiana

Eggplant parmigiana is one of my favourite tray bakes. It’s so easy, delicious and uses only a handful of ingredients! Layers of grilled eggplant with rich herbed tomato sauce and…

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Burst Tomato Pasta Sauce

ooking for a simple and scrumptious pasta sauce recipe to elevate your next pasta dish? Look no further! In this recipe, we’ll guide you through creating a delightful pasta sauce…

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