I have the awesome food write Dan Lepard to thank for my love of bread making, and in fact, his basic white bread method was the first I tried, and even years later, is the backbone of most of the fancier, artisan breads I have produced. You hear a lot these days about sourdough, which…
Make your own butter – it couldn’t be more simple!
I genuinely felt like a farmers wife after I made this! So simple, incredibly quick if you own an electric mixer (you can pick up a hand mixer very cheaply to do this), and very satisfying! There is of course the added bonus that you know there are no preservatives, colour or additives, just good…
Jamican Jerk Marinade
Those of you with a food processor can whip this bad lad up in no time. Ubiquitous with chicken, it also goes amazingly well with fleshy white fish, or pork. Spicy, aromatic, sweet and fresh, I like to do this in the oven to keep it a little healthier than fried, it would also be…
Dreamy, Creamy Nutella Fudge
I posted a picture of these creamy cubes of goodness on today over on Instagram, and have since had numerous requests for the recipe. Full credit to my Auntie Karon, as essentially this is her recipe, but with a slight twist in the ingredients and cooking method, brought about by a colleague with a unhealthy…
Five minute flatbreads
The quickest and easiest bread I know. Cheaper than shop bought, and super quick. Even the kids could make these, they’re so easy! Just be careful with the hot pan part, if they do get involved. Four ingredients, which I’d bet good money 95% of you have at home already. All you need is a…
Quick and easy storecupboard pesto
Sometimes when you get in from a long day, you want something quick and easy, with no fuss. If you’re like me, you’ll not want to compromise on flavour, either. I just can’t bring myself to buy jarred sauces. They’re full of sugar, don’t taste that good, and often are more expensive than homemade. So…
Stirring Slowly – My cookbook of the year.
I’ve a real cookbook habit, which has developed into quite a collection over the past few years. I’d say this year I’ve bought in excess of 30, and there is one clear standout book which, already, is adorned with sticky fingerprints and splashes. Stirring Slowly is the debut book from Georgina Hayden, a long time…
Sweet Potato & Bacon Soup with Rosemary, Chilli and Garlic
Since we’ve just had the first official day of autumn, I thought I’d share with you one of my favourite soup recipies. It’s simple and cheap to make, with warming, balanced flavours in a thick, comforting blend. I love the woody scent of rosemary against the heat of the chilli and the sweetness of the…
Ridiculously Good Vegan Peanut Butter Brownies
My best friend turned vegan quite a while back, and I think I found it harder to adjust to than she did. I hate the feeling of restriction when it comes to food. Whilst I realise there is an abundance of vegan food which can be enjoyed, and which my meat eating self often prepares…
Cooking with Cast Iron
Since I first developed a love for cooking, like most people, I longed to have a shiny, enamelled Le Creuset pot to call my own. They really are a kind of lifestyle trophy, and rightly so, given the price tag. A griddle or skillet will set you back a cool £100, whereas the beautiful lidded pots…
Summery Lemon & Courgette Risotto
A creamy risotto, balanced with fresh and summery flavours. The lemon zest balances out the decadent butter in this vegetarian dish, and it has enough green in it to appear healthy, despite it’s Parmesan and butter undertones. This is ready in 30 minutes, so quick enough for a weeknight dinner, however it does need constant…
What to eat in Japan.
Or more accurately, what I ate in Japan. I am known as someone who will eat anything, but Japan pushed me to my limits. There were some things which I just had no desire to put past my lips. Fermented, sticky, stringy soybeans for breakfast (natto), fish guts, animal intestines, chicken feet, raw egg… there…
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