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 […]
Duchess Potatoes with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Elevate your dinner with these French-style duchess potatoes, piped swirls of mashed potato adding a touch of haute cuisine but also easy to make. My version is infused with sun-dried tomatoes for a Mediterranean touch. Updated 2026 · Originally commissioned by Young’s I don’t think I’d even eaten duchess potatoes since taking GCSE Home Economics […]
Veggie Balls with Coucous IKEA style
These veggie balls inspired by a certain Swedish homeware store’s canteen menu are a tasty meal versatile enough for supper or served cold as a packed lunch. Recipe commissioned by Florette, find out more below. If they’ve not floated under your radar yet, the new-ish veggie balls sold in the IKEA canteen – as a […]
Eat 17 Date Night in Walthamstow Village
We are spoiled for choice in Walthamstow Village for restaurants, pubs and bars on a much appreciated date night. We’re very lucky in Walthamstow Village to have half a dozen lovely places to out for the evening just around the corner. A visit from my mother meant we had a babysitter at the weekend so […]
