Olive branch and rustic table

About Sharppeakau

Celebrating simple, healthy and delicious Australian recipes — from quick weeknight dinners to seasonal vegetarian ideas.

Our story

Founded in Sydney, Sharppeakau was born from a love of fresh Australian produce and quick, flavour-forward cooking. We test every recipe for clarity, speed, and pantry friendliness so families and busy cooks can make great meals any night of the week.

  • Founded: 2019 — local Australian home cooks
  • Focus: easy Australian recipes, healthy swaps, vegetarian options
  • Approach: seasonal ingredients, minimal fuss, vivid photos
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Featured recipe types

Grilled fish with salad

Coastal seafood

Quick, coastal-inspired dinners using local fish and shellfish.

Veggie bowl

Vegetarian ideas

Plants first: family-friendly colours and flavours.

Grill dinner

Quick dinners

Dinner-ready in 30 minutes — minimal fuss, maximum taste.

Sourcing & sustainability

We prioritise seasonal Australian produce, local farmers and sustainable seafood where possible. Recipes include sourcing notes and swap suggestions to reduce waste.

Local produceEncouraged in every recipe
SeafoodChoose sustainably caught options (MSC/ASC guidance)
Waste reductionLeftover-friendly tips included

Our commitments

  • Transparent ingredient notes
  • Seasonal swaps and storage tips
  • Accessible nutrition pointers

Meet the team

Founder face photo

Sophie Walker — Founder & recipe developer

Sophie creates weeknight-friendly Australian recipes with an emphasis on bright flavours and approachable technique. She leads testing, photography and the editorial calendar.

Head photographer — Tom
Editorial support — Maya

FAQ

Recipes are tested in a home kitchen for timing, ingredient availability and clarity, usually 2–3 times before publishing.

We welcome ideas — use the Contacts page to reach us for collaborations or recipe requests.

Many recipes include vegetarian and gluten-free swaps in the notes section below the ingredients list.

Join our community

Follow Sharppeakau for weekly recipe updates, seasonal menus and cooking tips.