Nanna’s Marble Cake
Watch Josh bake his first ever cake with Nanna’s careful – and patient – guidance. If Josh can marble a cake, you probably can too!
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Welcome to... The Nanna Diaries
Going plant-based doesn't have to mean giving up tradition! Join Nanna Mirella as she breathes new life into classic recipes.
Meet Nanna...
“All the food I make is beautiful for sharing.”
Family is at the centre of Nanna Mirella’s heart, and cooking has always been her love language — whether it’s a lovingly-baked carrot cake or a phone call that ends with, “don’t forget your container!”
So, when Nanna migrated to Australia at just 18, the world around her felt unfamiliar. With no family nearby and no one who spoke her language, she found comfort in her garden, recreating the familiar flavours of home, and eventually building a family of her own.
Years later, when one of her grandchildren decided to go plant-based, Nanna was presented with an opportunity to try something new. Instead of leaving beloved family recipes behind, they worked together to reimagine them – finding fresh ways to honour the dishes that shaped their shared love of food and family.
And that’s what The Nanna Diaries is all about: cooking, connection, and the joy of reinventing nostalgic family favourites with the ones you love.
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Nanna’s Frittole
These crispy little fried apple donuts look simple enough, but Nanna may not be ready to hand the reins over to Claud just yet... Will their teamwork in the kitchen pay off? That's up to the boss!
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Nanna’s Lasagne
Rich, saucy and melty – Nanna's lasagne is famous for a reason! Learn how she turned Claudia’s favourite childhood dish into this legendary plant-based version.
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Nanna’s Eggplant Paninis
See how Nanna’s crispy eggplant schnitzels – along with her Napoli sauce and melty cheese – make the perfect panini filling for a hearty lunch with Josh.
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Nanna’s Carrot Cake
Georgia steps up to help bake Nanna’s beloved carrot cake. The stakes are high for this family favourite – and keeping up with Nanna in the kitchen is no piece of cake!
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Nanna’s Arepas
Nanna’s been making this classic Venezuelan dish since she was just seven years old. Now, she's teaching her granddaughter Georgia the art of arepas — and proving it’s never too late to learn!
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