Elevate the everyday with these Justine Schofield recipes

Quick and easy cooking can be delicious too. Here is a curation of some of the best recipes from the Everyday Gourmet host, that take things to the next level with very little effort.

If you've got some broccoli in the fridge, use it in a cheddar tart. Credit: Plum Books / Jeremy Simons

Everyday Gourmet host Justine Schofield makes cooking fun and easy. Whether you're looking for a something different (but not difficult) to add interest to breakfast; salads, stir-fries, pies and more for lunch and dinner; or fantastic cakes and slices, she's got the recipes you need.

Here are some favourite Justine Schofield recipes sure to help you elevate – and enjoy! – your everyday cooking.

BREAKFAST RECIPES

Porridge trifle

In the cold months, porridge is a winner! Here, Justine jazzes up breakfast by layering warm porridge with a grape, brown sugar and orange juice compote and toasted nuts and seeds.

Porridge trifle. Credit: Everyday Gourmet with Justine Schofield

Breakfast noodles

Fresh noodles, eggs and tofu come together in this speedy recipe, inspired by Justine’s travels in Malaysia.

Breakfast noodles. Credit: Malaysia Gourmet

LUNCH AND DINNER RECIPES

Penne with zucchini crema

"This is a much-loved pasta dish in my repertoire. The zucchini are cooked until very soft and creamy, making this super light yet very moreish. It’s easy to whip for a weeknight dinner, particularly if you’re looking for a champion vegetarian meal that everyone will love," Schofield says.

Justine Scofield's Penne with zucchini crema Credit: Plum Books / Jeremy Simons

Fragrant fish curry

This simple but delicious curry is ready in about half an hour, making it ideal for weeknight dinners.

Credit: Jiwon Kim

Broccoli, pea and cheddar tart

This lovely tart can be served warm or cold, and if you don't have broccoli, you can spinach or more peas instead. If you have the time, you can make Schofield's shortcrust pastry to use, but the tart can easily be made with purchased frozen shortcrust, too.

If you've got some broccoli in the fridge, use it in a cheddar tart. Credit: Plum Books / Jeremy Simons

CAKES AND OTHER BAKING RECIPES

Upside-down grape semolina cake

When grapes mix with caramelised sugar syrup, it creates a wonderful jammy flavour on the top of this moist afternoon tea cake.

Upside-down grape semolina cake. Credit: Everyday Gourmet with Justine Schofield

Cream cheese and chocolate brownie

Brownie mixture is a great canvas for playing with flavours, and this fudgy version has cream cheese, coffee and chopped almonds.

Cream cheese and chocolate brownie. Credit: Everyday Gourmet with Justine Schofield

SNACKS AND CONDIMENTS

Lemon and lime curd

This recipe is a celebration of citrus, and there are so many ways to use it – in crepes or tarts, to fill profiteroles, and of course, on your morning toast, or thick slices of fresh bread!

Lemon and lime curd. Credit: Everyday Gourmet with Justine Schofield

Easy pickled beetroot

Serve this ginger, fennel and chilli-spiced pickle on a cheese board or with roast meats.

Credit: Everyday Gourmet with Justine Schofield

Chilli soy snack nuts

A very easy way to turn nuts into a snack or an edible gift.

Chilli snack nuts Credit: Everyday Gourmet with Justine Schofield

DESSERTS AND SWEETS

Coconut raspberry icypoles

A very easy dairy-free treat made with coconut cream, almond milk and fresh berries.

Coconut raspberry icypoles. Credit: Everyday Gourmet with Justine Schofield

Poached peach fool

Fool is a very simple dessert, but it shines when you use great ingredients, like fresh seasonal peaches. In this recipe, poached fruit is layered with a cream-ricotta mixture, a quick berry sauce and crushed biscuits.

Credit: Barossa Gourmet with Justine Schofield