Hey! I’m Nick Makrides, the guy behind The Scran Line. I live in Melbourne with my husband and our little girl.
Fun fact: When I’m not baking, I’m likely eating my body weight in Lindt chocolate. No regrets.
Growing up with a Greek Yiayia and a mum who could whip up some serious magic in the kitchen, my love of food started young. The Scran Line is where I get to mix my love for family, food, and design into one delicious passion project.
So, what’s a Scran?
Well, back when I briefly (and I do mean briefly) served in the Royal Australian Navy, “scran” was the term for food. You’d line up for it in the “scran line.” Hence, The Scran Line was born—where food and creativity meet.
I kicked off this project in 2012 as a way to express my creativity through baking, and today, it’s become my full-time gig. I’m all about testing (and retesting!) recipes until they’re perfect, which is why you’ll always find recipes here that actually work! Plus, with my design background, I’m obsessed with not just how things taste, but how they look. You’ll see that in everything I make—whether it’s cakes that wow or photos that make you drool.
My goal? To get you excited to bake, create, and share something special. Food should be fun, approachable, and beautiful—and I’m here to make that happen.
Where To Start
Check out some of my go-to recipes:
Desserts!
- Sponge Kisses – Light sponges filled with Chantilly cream and raspberry jam. A personal fave!
- Red Velvet Cupcakes – Soft and perfectly paired with tangy cream cheese frosting.
- French Chocolate Eclairs – Crispy outside, creamy inside, with a glossy chocolate sauce.
Weeknight Recipes On Heavy Rotation In Our House!
- Soft Greek Pita – Great with Chicken Gyros or as a side for anything grilled like my grilled chicken.
- Healthy Chicken Caesar Salad – Simple, tasty, and with homemade focaccia croutons if I’m feeling fancy.
- Chicken Burgers – Turkish rolls, brioche buns… I make these every week!
Reader Favorites!
- Vanilla Slice – Soft vanilla filling in buttery, flaky pastry.
- Greek Slow Roasted Lamb – Let your oven do the hard work!
- Chocolate Cupcakes – Rich, moist, and topped with indulgent Chocolate Buttercream.
Follow Me
Want more? Find me on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, where I share all my baking adventures. Got a question? Leave a comment or shoot me a DM!
N x
