The Australian Women’s Weekly Food

WHAT’S FOR DINNER, JESS?

CONFESSIONS OF A CRAP HOUSEWIFE

Never in my wildest Crap-Housewife dreams did I imagine having a cookbook. I’ve never been a domestic goddess – the smoke alarm goes off when I cook! I’m a huge fan of sauces that come in jars and microwave rice. That’s why this cookbook has everyday meals full of heart with lots of shortcuts. And there’s plenty of sweetness here too, because life is too short not to enjoy dessert. Remember it’s okay to have cereal for dinner sometimes! And never forget you are enough.

Apologies in advance to my Italian friends – I know traditionally carbonara doesn’t have cream, but I love this creamier and cheesier version. When in Rome, with my mum and sisters, I insisted on wearing a Gladiator helmet and ordered carbonara every night. And this dish reminds me of our Roma adventure!

Nachos are at the top of my food chain. So much so, I’ve even made myself a nachos hat to wear when I prepare this feast.

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