Just as satisfying as chips, combi microwave potato wedges are easy to make, ready super fast and taste great dipped into sauces and dips! Served here alongside cod portions, this post was originally commissioned by Young’s Fish. My nearest traditional chippy, despite living in London, is a fifteen minute walk away meaning at least a […]
Côte Brasserie – Barbican
All things French, as you may know, are my passion. We visit France 2-3 times per year. As a rough estimate I have been to France over fifty times, the equivalent of over a year of my life spent there. Bridging the gap until my next French fix this August, Côte Brasserie invited me to […]
Strawberry Sandwich Cake
A twist on the traditional strawberry jam sponge cake, recipe made in association with Typhoo. Strawberries… the great British summer fruit. I am making the most of them this year because normally we are awash with so many homegrown raspberries we have no reason to buy any other berries. Having pruned the bushes back for […]
20 Minute Paella Quick Recipe with Frozen Ingredients
Are you craving summer? Whilst it’s not been especially cold it has felt a gloomy winter so this easy supper made last night really made life feel brighter now the light nights are here. With the exception of a generous sprinkle of saffron from the storecupboard, the ingredients above were all frozen ingredients from Iceland […]
Lamb Pitta Pockets, Hummus and Labneh
I declare January officially over and to lead us towards spring, here is a winter friendly Mediterranean style mezze feast to evoke memories of summer. There are three easy ways shown here to incorporate sheep yogurt into one family friendly meal that’s rich in protein and will fill those grumbly tummies; Lamb steaks marinaded in […]
Mini Salmon Filo Quiches – Lighter Way to Enjoy Pastry
These salmon filo quiches are a great way to eat pies and tarts without the heaviness of shortcrust pastry. This recipe was originally commissioned in 2016 when I was a blogger ambassador for British Lion Eggs. Mini quiches with filo pastry are quick and easy to make and the ideal solution if you a) prefer […]
Christmas at Iceland HQ
There’s been a revolution quietly taking place in Iceland recently. I don’t mean a military coup in the country, rather a culinary reinvention of the nation’s best known frozen food supermarket’s image. I had a closer look as a guest to Iceland HQ in North Wales. Iceland have been trimming up their luxury ranges […]
Cheese and Pineapple Sticks
Retro classic party appetiser cheese and pineapple sticks get a posh makeover. Recipe originally commissioned by Emily Crisps in 2016. Forget comedy hedgehog arrangements with glacé cherry noses. If you love the classic combination of cheese and pineapple sticks at your Christmas party buffet table but fearful it might be a bit naff, here is […]
Autumn Cupcakes Smothered In Chocolate
Are you getting your baking hat at the ready for Christmas? I made these little cupcakes in boxes at the weekends and it struck me they’d be perfect for handing out as gifts to teachers and class mates as they’re easier to transport than cupcakes in paper cases. I was creating a loosely seasonal cupcake […]
Rhubarb Quark Pudding Pots – Quick Easy Dessert Recipe
Rhubarb Quark Pudding Pots are a quick easy dessert to make with this great low fat dairy product. There’s scarcely been any cooking in my selection of quark desserts this week but in this one you will actually need to use the oven. The good news is you will have some chunky crumbly bits left […]
Low Fat Sausage Casserole with Beans
Beans and sausage are a classic combination and just the job for an easy winter supper. This recipe is ideal to batch cook and freeze portions ahead or reheat in the microwave at work for a hearty office lunch.
L’Atelier des Chefs with Youngs Fish
L’Atelier des Chefs is a great little cookery school on Wigmore Street in Marylebone. They hosted us for a Blogger Bake Off event challenging bloggers to cook side dishes to pair with Young’s Seafood’s new Simply Bake Range. In my last post I shared a recipe for duchesse potatoes especially created to pair with one […]
