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Super Home Cook

Written by

Anthea Malialis

Published

09 July 2026

Who’s the author? Anthea Malialis is the creator of Super Home Cook (@superhomecook), the hugely popular online platform dedicated to solving the daily dinner dilemma with easy, crowd-pleasing recipes. A proud British Greek Cypriot and mum of three boys, she’s affectionately known as the Jacket Potato Queen thanks to her creative loaded potato recipes, smashed potato salads, gyros and more.

Her simple, flavour-packed cooking has attracted a huge online following, with viral recipes reaching millions of home cooks looking for practical meal ideas that the whole family will love.

What’s it about? If you’re stuck in a dinner rut, Super Home Cook is packed with the kind of recipes you’ll want to make on repeat. Created for busy households, it brings together easy, indulgent meals that are big on flavour, simple to prepare and guaranteed to satisfy hungry families.

Chapters include Spectacular Spuds, Tasty Bowls, Fakeaways, Comfort Food, and Snacks & Sides, making it easy to find the perfect recipe whatever you’re craving. From speedy lunches to hearty weeknight dinners and Friday night favourites, every recipe is designed to take the stress out of deciding what’s for dinner.

With accessible ingredients, straightforward recipes and plenty of comforting crowd-pleasers, Super Home Cook is full of practical inspiration for feeding you and your loved ones, without spending hours in the kitchen.

Recipes we love: Marry Me Chicken Jacket Potato, Beef Taco Bowls with Hot Honey, Smashed Potato Chicken Caesar Salad, Crispy Chicken Wings, and Easy Peasy Pizza Pittas.

Perfect for: Busy home cooks looking for easy, family-friendly recipes that are full of flavour and perfect for everyday meals.

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