comfort food – Life With Janet

Slow-Baked Lamb Shanks with Garlic and Port

Image• Posted on August 4, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet

Easy Microwave Sweetcorn Chowder – A Cosy Winter Soup

Image• Posted on July 9, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet

Chicken Satay Meatballs – An Easy Dinner That Everyone Liked

Image• Posted on May 31, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet

The Biscuits That Tell a Story: ANZAC Day Baking

Image• Posted on April 25, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet

A golden feijoa and apple crumble fresh from the oven, served in a rustic baking dish with a bubbly fruit layer underneath a crispy oat and muesli topping

Easy Feijoa Crumble Dessert to Try Now

Image• Posted on April 22, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet

A hearty and flavorful cassoulet served in a rustic dish, featuring tender white beans, sausage, and slow-cooked meats, garnished with fresh herbs.

Rich Duck Confit and Pork Cassoulet Recipe – A Hearty Comforting Dish

Image• Posted on January 20, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet

Richly deep in colour, a plain white bowl of creamy red beetroot risotto

Easy Vibrant Beetroot Risotto Recipe: A Colourful and Creamy Meal

Image• Posted on January 10, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet

Cheesy Broccoli Rice Bake Recipe | Easy and Delicious

Image• Posted on August 16, 2024September 22, 2025 by Janet

Comforting Winter Lunch: Cheesy Spaghetti Cases

Image• Posted on July 3, 2024February 21, 2026 by Janet

Hearty Ham and Leek Quiche recipe with Olive Oil Pastry

Ham and Leek Quiche with Olive Oil Pastry

Image• Posted on December 19, 2022September 22, 2025 by Janet

A close-up of a baked creamy potato and pasta gratin with a golden, crispy top in a white baking dish.

Creamy Potato and Pasta Bake

Image• Posted on June 16, 2022April 26, 2026 by Janet

A charming dessert plate featuring beautifully poached and roasted pears in white wine, served alongside a generous slice of rich chocolate torte. The pears shine with a lovely glaze

Poached and Roasted Pears

Image• Posted on March 14, 2022September 22, 2025 by Janet

About Janet

Welcome!

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I’m Janet, based in Auckland, New Zealand, where I live with hubby Basker and our daughter Nisha.

I love baking and sharing simple, tasty recipes. I also enjoy planning travel adventures, creating handy Google Sheets templates, and jotting down a few thoughts and quotes that make me pause and smile.

Thanks so much for stopping by! ♡ Janet

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