Helping You Feed Your Family on a Budget.
Hiii there! I'm Nikki, a trained chef, recipe developer and food photographer behind Deliciously Nikki. After training as a chef and working in professional hotel kitchens, I now create easy, budget-friendly family recipes using simple everyday ingredients. My goal is to help busy families make delicious meals without overspending.
I love to eat healthy, easy and affordable meals so you will find lots of delicious food that is good for you.
Cooking great food like baked risotto doesn’t have to be expensive—it just takes a little know-how (and maybe a few secret tricks up my sleeve that I can share with you)!
WHAT YOU WILL FIND ON DELICIOUSLY NIKKI
- Budget-Friendly Family Meals – Easy, delicious recipes made to help you feed the whole family without overspending.
- Step-by-Step Instructions – Easy-to-follow recipes with clear, detailed steps to make cooking stress-free.
- Simple Ingredients – Meals made with everyday ingredients that are not difficult to come by.
- Tips and Tricks – Hacks to help you cook smarter, not harder, so you can spend less time in the kitchen.
ABOUT DELICIOUSLY NIKKI
My cooking style is simple, practical and family-friendly. I love creating easy dinners, one-bowl recipes and budget-friendly meals that use everyday ingredients without sacrificing flavor.
I also love entertaining and believe delicious food doesn't need to be expensive. Whether I'm cooking a quick weeknight dinner or feeding friends and family, I'm always looking for ways to make great food easier and more affordable.
WHAT IS MY BACKGROUND
👩🏼🍳 A TRAINED CHEF:
After finishing high school, I completed my formal chef training at The Lord Charles Hotel and Granger Bay Hotel School in Cape Town, South Africa. I went on to work in professional kitchens, hotels and lodges in London and across Africa, gaining hands-on experience cooking in busy hospitality environments. Along the way, I even had the opportunity to cook for A-list celebrities including Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Today, I use that professional experience to create simple, reliable and budget-friendly recipes that home cooks can confidently make for their families.
❤️A WIFE AND MOM TO TWO BOYS
As a wife and mom to two boys, I know how challenging it can be to feed a family when life is busy and grocery prices keep rising. That's why I love creating quick, easy and budget-friendly recipes using simple ingredients. For me, food is also about bringing people together around the table and creating meals the whole family can enjoy.
🇿🇦 BORN IN SOUTH AFRICA
I'm originally from South Africa. After calling New Zealand home for nine years, our family of four (plus our cat!) made the move to Australia. 🇦🇺
📸 FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY AND BRAND WORK
As a trained food photographer, I've had the opportunity to work with a variety of brands, creating professional food photography and recipe content that brings their products to life. My work includes recipe development, food styling, photography and video reels for social media. Below are some examples of my brand collaborations and photography work.
🥰 FAQS ABOUT DELICIOUSLY NIKKI
Okay, technically not a country, but the islands off East Africa totally stole our hearts. We spent one year sailing up the east coast of Africa in a catamaran yacht. Turquoise waters, white beaches, and beautiful coral reefs. 🪸🐠🏝️
Pasta is my ultimate favorite—especially when it’s covered in a creamy sauce, with a generous helping of prawns and garlic!
Sunscreen! Because survival is important, but so is avoiding a sunburn. 😆☀️
The cutest, most adorable Burmese cat called Teddy, who thinks he's a human and loves to watch me take food photographs.
If hitting the gym 5 days a week counts as a hobby, then yeah—I’m basically a part-time athlete 🤣.
Food has always meant more to me than simply creating recipes. My dream is to one day open a soup kitchen in Africa, where I can use my love of cooking to help provide nourishing meals to people, especially children, who need them most.
Thank you for being part of this —I'm excited to have you along for the ride!
MY MOST POPULAR RECIPES
Vegan Vanilla Sponge Tray Bake: this cake is perfect for birthday parties, feeding a crowd, or afternoon tea. It's budget-friendly, vegan and so easy! I make it all the time.
Paprika Dip with Feta: this is not only the best dip, it's delicious enough to toss into hot, cooked pasta. Add extra feta (because feta makes everything better!) - and it's vegetarian. It's cheap to make too!
Easy Penne Napoli (cheap meal): it's a budget-friendly, fuss-free, vegan dish. This rich Italian tomato sauce perfectly coats every strand of pasta and is perfect for serving a family, hosting a dinner party, feeding a crowd, or a simple meal for two.
Happy cooking and bon appétit!
Nikki — Chef, Recipe Developer, Food Photographer, Mom & Wife ❤️
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