As a child of Pakistani immigrants, I take food extremely seriously. So seriously in fact, that six years ago a friend of mine told me the only spices she has in her pantry are salt, pepper and garlic powder and I still think about it to this day.
Ever since I moved out of my family home, I've been forced to feed myself and can sadly, no longer rely on my mum's delicious cooking to sustain me. But as someone who had never cooked in her life, I had to turn to the internet to find recipes that not only satisfied my cravings but were easy to make.
Watch: Monique Bowley's Failsafe Anzac Biscuit Recipe. Post continues below.
Five years on, I'm proud to say that I'm a pretty strong cook. Not only because I enjoy it, but because my mum would be forever disappointed in me if I wasn't.
However, credit goes to all the food bloggers and chefs that I follow on social media. I enjoy diversity in life and in food, which is why I've always loved RecipeTin Eats. Her meals are newbie-proof yet still pack a punch and I've always appreciated how simple her recipes are to follow.
But I have a number of go-to cooks (nine in fact) who I turn to when I'm trying to think of what to make for dinner.
