These double chocolate brownies are rich, fudgy, and packed with gooey chocolate pieces. They use simple pantry ingredients and come together quickly for the perfect everyday dessert.

Ingredients

• 150g unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup (220g) brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (110g) white sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (50g) cocoa powder
• 1 cup (150g) plain flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a square baking tin (20cm x 20cm) with baking paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully combined.
4. Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Fold gently until just combined.
5. Stir through the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 20–25 minutes for fudgy brownies, or 25–30 minutes for a firmer texture.
8. Allow to cool completely in the tin before slicing into squares.

Tips

• Do not overmix once the flour is added — this keeps the brownies fudgy.
• Check early: ovens vary, and slightly underbaked brownies taste best.
• Swirl in peanut butter or add nuts for a different version.

A classic Margarita pizza made with a simple tomato base, fresh mozzarella, and basil. It’s light, fresh, and perfect for an easy homemade pizza night.

Ingredients

For the Dough

• 2 cups (300g) plain flour
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup (180ml) warm water
• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Topping

• 1/2 cup pizza sauce or passata
• 1–2 cups fresh mozzarella, sliced or torn
• Fresh basil leaves
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix the flour, yeast, and salt. Add warm water and olive oil, then stir until a dough forms. Knead for 5–8 minutes until smooth.
2. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rest for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
3. Preheat the oven to the highest setting (220–250°C / 430–480°F). Place a tray or pizza stone inside to heat.
4. Press or roll the dough into a pizza shape on baking paper. Spread with pizza sauce.
5. Add fresh mozzarella pieces evenly across the base. Drizzle with a little olive oil.
6. Slide the pizza (with baking paper) onto the hot tray or stone. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
7. Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Tips

• For crispier pizza, stretch the dough thinly and bake on a hot stone.
• Use whole peeled tomatoes blended with salt for a rustic pizza sauce.
• Let the dough rest longer (up to 24 hours in the fridge) for extra flavour.