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Simple and tasty home cooking that nourishes the soul and fills the belly, made like mum's. Follow Kim's food adventures through family cooking and reviews of eating out.

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Kimberley Kells

Aug 16, 20212 min read

Easy Butter Chicken

Who doesn't love a Butter Chicken Curry?! It's a universal crowd pleaser but I've found that at-home recipes don't quite live up to the...

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Kimberley Kells

Feb 2, 20213 min read

Air Fryer Spring Rolls

These Air Fryer Spring Rolls are more Vietnamese in style with a pork and prawn filling as opposed to the Chinese style which has a lot...

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Kimberley Kells

Jan 20, 20213 min read

Duck Ragu

Duck Ragu with pasta is something I always order when I see it on a menu. It's not really a dish most people would consider cooking at...

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Kimberley Kells

Jan 3, 20212 min read

Banana Cake

This Banana Cake is a quick and easy cake that doesn't require too many ingredients or any fancy equipment. With just a wooden spoon and...

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Kimberley Kells

Dec 7, 20202 min read

Easy Crème Brulee

Crème Brulee is actually one of the easiest desserts you can make, which surprises a lot of non-cooks out there. Even for someone like me...

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Kimberley Kells

Nov 24, 20202 min read

Cauliflower Fried Rice

Cauliflower has received a major glow-up in recent times: going from once the daggy vegetable that no one ate without being smothered in...

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Kimberley Kells

Nov 15, 20202 min read

Miso Glazed Salmon

As the weather gets warmer, fish and salad is my go-to but I don't love the smell it leaves in my kitchen. This recipe uses the oven and...

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Kimberley Kells

Oct 4, 20202 min read

Macaroni & Cheese Just Like The Box!

My boys are obsessed with Macaroni & Cheese and although they'll take it anyway they can get it, their absolute favourite version...

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Kimberley Kells

Sep 8, 20202 min read

Lemon Chicken Drumsticks

With Spring in the air I like to change up my cooking from hearty stews and curries to lighter dishes like these lovely Lemon Chicken...

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Kimberley Kells

Aug 19, 20202 min read

Pumpkin Soup

Everyone seems to love Pumpkin Soup, and its easy to understand why. Not only is it quick and easy to cook, it's cheap to make, low in...

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Kimberley Kells

Aug 16, 20202 min read

Penne alla Vodka

Penne alla Vodka is a match made in heaven between tomato and cream pasta sauces. It really is the best of both worlds and manages to...

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Kimberley Kells

Aug 9, 20203 min read

Eye Fillet Steak with Blue Cheese Sauce

After not liking blue cheese for most of my life, I've come to the realisation that I actually do love it, in particular Gorgonzola Dolce...

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Kimberley Kells

May 26, 20204 min read

Quiche Lorraine

I constantly have chunks of leg ham in my freezer from glazed hams that I cook every few months. Quiche Lorraine is one of my favourite...

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Kimberley Kells

Apr 19, 20202 min read

Thai Beef Salad

A good quality steak will make ALL the difference when cooking a Thai Beef Salad. Fresh, healthy and made in a flash, this dish is a...

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Kimberley Kells

Apr 14, 20203 min read

Roast Pork Belly with Crackling

Roast Pork was one of the first dishes that my mum taught me to cook, and I figured out the other day that I have been cooking this dish...

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Kimberley Kells

Apr 6, 20203 min read

Chicken Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce

An (adopted) Aussie classic, Chicken Schnitzel is my go-to order if I see it on a pub or RSL menu, and topped with an obscene amount of...

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Kimberley Kells

Mar 23, 20201 min read

Berry and Banana Smoothie Bowl

Smoothie Bowls are a wonderful way to serve the old humble smoothie, making it thicker and into more of a meal, and topped with your favouri

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Kimberley Kells

Feb 24, 20202 min read

Banana Tarte Tatin

Sure everyone loves an Apple Tarte Tatin, but have you ever tried its sexy cousin the Banana Tarte Tatin? Sure some people says she gives...

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Review of Macleay St Bistro, Potts Point

Kimberley Kells

Feb 22, 20204 min read

Review of Macleay St Bistro, Potts Point

Located at the 'Paris End' of Potts Point, Macleay St Bistro is an intimate and charming little bistro that takes me back to the simple...

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Kimberley Kells

Feb 17, 20203 min read

Review of Bang Tang, Potts Point

Inspired by the flavours of South East Asian classics, Bang Tang is serving up some fresh and healthy dishes with an emphasis on FLAVOUR....

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Crumbed Lamb Cutlets with Middle Eastern Flavours

Kimberley Kells

Feb 11, 20203 min read

Crumbed Lamb Cutlets with Middle Eastern Flavours

Lamb Cutlets (or "Meat Lollypops" as my kids call them) are a favourite in my house and while we love the Greek style of grilling them...

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Kimberley Kells

Jan 27, 20203 min read

Satay Chicken with Peanut Sauce

These tasty skewers of juicy chicken meat, marinated and grilled over a smokey coal BBQ are a perfect match to savoury peanut sauce, but...

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Review of Walsh Bay Crab House, Millers Point

Kimberley Kells

Jan 22, 20204 min read

Review of Walsh Bay Crab House, Millers Point

From the owners of the award winning, Harry's Singapore Chilli Crab Restaurant, is newcomer, Walsh Bay Crab House, serving up all the...

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Kimberley Kells

Jan 19, 20204 min read

Review of Pure Thai, Northmead

Pure Thai is an unassuming little restaurant in Northmead serving up honest and tasty Thai food. No tricks here, just all the classics we...

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Kimberley Kells

Jan 7, 20203 min read

Best Hummus

I am enchanted with the hummus you get in good Middle Eastern restaurants. It is impossibly smooth and creamy, with an earthy flavour,...

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Kimberley Kells

Dec 10, 20193 min read

Pork Vindaloo with Crackling

While it's not traditional to serve Pork Vindaloo with crackling, the pork shoulder I buy for this recipe always has the rind attached,...

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Kimberley Kells

Dec 4, 20192 min read

Lazy Mum's Fish Tacos

Usually I am a big advocate of making things from scratch but, just like everyone else (especially all the other mums out there), there...

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Review of Sydney Madang Korean BBQ Restaurant, Sydney

Kimberley Kells

Nov 27, 20194 min read

Review of Sydney Madang Korean BBQ Restaurant, Sydney

I have been dining at Sydney Madang (and loving it!) for about 10 years now, so when I was invited to their recent Media Night I couldn't...

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Kimberley Kells

Nov 23, 20192 min read

My Mum's Gai Tod (Thai Fried Chicken)

This is my mum's recipe for Thailand's answer to Fried Chicken, or 'Gai Tod' in Thai. It is best served with sweet chilli sauce and rice...

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Review of The Hideout Cafe and Pizza, Old Toongabbie

Kimberley Kells

Nov 18, 20194 min read

Review of The Hideout Cafe and Pizza, Old Toongabbie

Nestled in Western Sydney suburbia, The Hideout Cafe and Pizza is a local gem serving up vibrant and delicious dishes so insta-worthy is...

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Kimberley Kells

Nov 16, 20195 min read

Review of Oasis, Collaroy

A picturesque setting: with views of the ocean across the road, the sound of waves crashing and spiced aromas coming from the kitchen,...

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Kimberley Kells

Nov 3, 20193 min read

Cheese and Spinach Triangles

The cheese and spinach triangles aren't the prettiest beings, especially since I had Mr 2yrs helping me in the kitchen and things manage...

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Review of Ragazzi Wine and Pasta, Sydney CBD

Kimberley Kells

Oct 26, 20195 min read

Review of Ragazzi Wine and Pasta, Sydney CBD

In what is only their second week of opening, my visit to Ragazzi Wine and Pasta is one of great expectations and great impressions. The...

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Kimberley Kells

Oct 20, 20193 min read

Review of Fantastic Services, Sydney

To say my life is hectic would be an understatement. With two young kids in my full time care, a brand new cavoodle puppy who requires...

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Kimberley Kells

Oct 17, 20193 min read

Curry Lobster Noodles

This Curry Lobster Noodle dish is a sure fire way to impress your guests (or just yourself if you're feeling luxurious) and actually...

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Kimberley Kells

Oct 15, 20194 min read

Review of Luho, Crows Nest

As a Crows Nest local and a stay at home mum/food blogger, I am always having a sticky beak at the new openings in the hood. Luho has...

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Kimberley Kells

Oct 6, 20192 min read

Butterfly Cupcakes

Butterfly cupcakes are very old fashioned but classics are classics for a reason. My boys went nuts for these pretty little cakes which...

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Review of Holey Moley Boozey Brunchey, Newtown

Kimberley Kells

Sep 30, 20194 min read

Review of Holey Moley Boozey Brunchey, Newtown

The bottomless brunch circuit in Sydney has many heavy hitters, but none as exciting as the new entrant: Boozey Brunchey at Holey Moley....

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Kimberley Kells

Sep 23, 20194 min read

Slow Cooked Beef Stroganoff

Every family has their own version of beef stroganoff. Growing up, my mum served hers over pappardelle or fettuccini. Hubby swears by...

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Kimberley Kells

Sep 18, 20192 min read

Best Ever Moist Banana Muffins

It's a big call: Best. Ever. Moist. But it's true! I have been tweaking this recipe for years now and I have finally hit perfection (in...

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Kimberley Kells

Sep 10, 20193 min read

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Cauliflower is such an underrated vegetable. Much like brussels sprouts, it gets a bad wrap as being 'smelly' (a trait of the cabbage...

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Review of SaiMai by Thai I M, Parramatta

Kimberley Kells

Sep 9, 20195 min read

Review of SaiMai by Thai I M, Parramatta

As you can imagine, growing up with a Thai mum, I have eaten more than my fair share of Thai food both in Thailand and Australia. It's a...

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Kimberley Kells

Sep 2, 20195 min read

Review of Babylon, Sydney CBD

Perched upon the rooftop of the Westfield Sydney building in the CBD is an oasis of Turkish inspired dishes, extensive bar and luxe...

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Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks with Fava Bean Puree

Kimberley Kells

Sep 1, 20193 min read

Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks with Fava Bean Puree

These lamb shanks are inspired by my recent trip to the Greek Islands. I've used dried oregano, port wine (easier to find than the famous...

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Kimberley Kells

Aug 29, 20194 min read

Review of The Dolar Shop, Haymarket

For those of you who are uninitiated, Hot Pot (aka Steamboat) is a communal, interactive dish where a large pot of simmering soup is...

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Kimberley Kells

Aug 26, 20195 min read

Review of Bartolo, Surry Hills

From the man behind some of Sydney's best bars: Lobo Plantation, Kittyhawk and the food and beverage hit, Big Poppa's, comes Jared...

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Review of Bar Patron- The Patron Weekend Lunch

Kimberley Kells

Aug 19, 20195 min read

Review of Bar Patron- The Patron Weekend Lunch

A beautiful setting at Circular Quay with views of the Harbour Bridge, great company, Mexican food from the Rockpool Group and bottomless...

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Kimberley Kells

Aug 16, 20192 min read

Waldorf Chicken Roll

I have been craving a really good chicken roll, and when nothing I bought lived up to my expectations, I just did what any modern woman...

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Review of Business Class Emirates Sydney to Dubai flight

Kimberley Kells

Aug 15, 20196 min read

Review of Business Class Emirates Sydney to Dubai flight

3 weeks. Greek Islands. No kids. Every parent's dream right? Well ladies and gentlemen, I got to live it! And to add that cherry on top...

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Kimberley Kells

Aug 6, 20193 min read

Whole Roast Duck with Caramel Vinegar

This whole roast duck is a play on Duck A L'Orange, Asian style! But seriously, why do I always have to Asianify everything?! Simple, yet...

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About Me

The woman behind Made Like Mum's is Kimberley Kells, a lover of all things buttery and salty. She lives on the the Lower North Shore of Sydney with her "very busy and important" (his words) husband and two feral toddler boys. Made Like Mum's follows Kim's culinary adventures through Sydney from date nights at the hottest new fine diner to cafes where they don't mind if the kids run wild. Kim is an avid cook, taught by her Thai mum that cooking is about instincts, not about measurements and instructions in recipes. It is her pleasure to share the recipes that she grew up with and what she cooks now she has a family of her own. Simple but tasty home cooking, these meals are made like mum's.

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