I love travel and I love cooking, so when travel site Expedia asked me to be part of their World on a Plate challenge and recreate a recipe that is typical for a country from their globetrotter lottery pot, I was instantly on board - obviously hoping, I wouldn't get a country whose cuisine I didn't know anything about. Fortunately, the luck of the draw was with me and I got Italy as my ...
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Winter warmer: Brussel Sprouts Bake
I love Brussel sprouts and as winter is literally cabbage season in our house, I thought we'd ditch the heavy meat-based meals for once and try something a little different - a hearty and warming Brussel Sprouts Bake. Still with some meat but not full of it and super yummy. Well, if you love Brussel sprouts as much as I do that is. It's super easy to make and the perfect winter warmer. What ...
Birds Eye’s #Afterschoolchefs Challenge
If you've got children, I won't have to tell you that teatime can sometimes be a little more than hectic - especially, if you are juggling the needs of more than one child or come home later after an after-school club or class. However, I am a firm believer in eating together as a family and recent research by Columbia University also proves that having dinner together has its benefits. Children ...
25 autumn soups and broths
It's less than two weeks until autumn officially starts and I can't wait for those dark evenings that call for a warming autumn soup or broth followed by a cosy evening wrapped up on the sofa. Autumn is probably my favourite season. I love the crispy cold mornings, red leaves dancing in the wind and the warm earthy scents lingering in the air when you step out of the house. Amy and I have ...
Cooking tips for dummies
Cooking is a hobby for many while it is a chore for others. It's not rocket science though and you don't have to be a five-star restaurant chef to rustle up a nice meal. All it needs is a little common sense and some patience. If you are new to cooking, then here are some basic cooking tips that will help you prepare simply unbeatable food. Planning Planning your menu and lining up the ...
Puff pastry pizza with spinach, asparagus and more
It's so hot at the moment that I really don't fancy slaving in the kitchen for hours, so the other day I decided to make us a really quick but tasty dinner: a puff pastry pizza with spinach, asparagus and lots of yummy toppings. It took 30 minutes to make (including prep-work) and was a big hit with Amy, who had three slices of it. If you want to recreate it, here's our recipe: Puff Pastry Pizza ...