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Sarah Butler

Sarah Butler is a home cook who writes family-friendly recipes for busy lives—focusing on reducing food waste and sustainable cooking.

Sarah Butler: Two delicious and no-fuss recipes for quick, nutritious dinners

Sarah Butler: Two delicious and no-fuss recipes for quick, nutritious dinners

Whether you’re juggling summer camp rosters, work commitments, or just trying to avoid another night of washing up, these dishes have you covered.

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

Sarah Butler: Feed the whole gang with these fabulous, fast family favourites

Sarah Butler: Feed the whole gang with these fabulous, fast family favourites

Harissa chicken pasta and a homemade spicebag to glitz up your midweek meal rotation

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Sarah Butler: These quick, nutritious dishes tick every dinnertime box

Sarah Butler: These quick, nutritious dishes tick every dinnertime box

Together, these recipes are delicious proof that feeding your family well doesn’t have to be complicated — or time-consuming.

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

Sarah Butler: Two quick and comforting cheesy recipes the whole family will enjoy

Sarah Butler: Two quick and comforting cheesy recipes the whole family will enjoy

Mountains of flavour, minimal fuss

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

Sarah Butler: How to make loaded nachos or cod goujons for a casual family dinner

Sarah Butler: How to make loaded nachos or cod goujons for a casual family dinner

Casual vibes with a nod to nostalgia

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

Sarah Butler: These simple family staples are bursting with flavour

Sarah Butler: These simple family staples are bursting with flavour

These dishes are simple to prepare, packed with flavour, and easily adaptable for different occasions—from weeknight dinners to relaxed weekend barbecues

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Sarah Butler: These no-fuss mid-week meals are a family favourite

Sarah Butler: These no-fuss mid-week meals are a family favourite

Some delicious family recipes using seasonal vegetables like juicy tomatoes, which give the most beautiful flavours

Mon, 05 May, 2025

Sarah Butler: If you like a Chinese takeaway you'll love this sweet and sticky stir fry

Sarah Butler: If you like a Chinese takeaway you'll love this sweet and sticky stir fry

This week’s stir fry hits all the right notes.

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Sarah Butler: My carbonara recipe is sure to impress, even in a rush

Sarah Butler: My carbonara recipe is sure to impress, even in a rush

And once you make homemade garlic bread, you will never have it any other way.

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025

Sarah Butler: My one-pan creamy chicken and mushroom recipe is a perfect midweek dinner

Sarah Butler: My one-pan creamy chicken and mushroom recipe is a perfect midweek dinner

A question I am always asked is how I get my mash so creamy

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025