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The summer is finally here so make sure you get outside to cook
I don’t think many days go by (or in fact any day?) without me reaching for one of the most used food families there is worldwide; alliums.
As our regular readers will know, I absolutely love chicken. I would go so far as to say it is my favourite meat. There really is so much you can do with a chicken, so many different meals
I don’t know about you, but because it is freezing at the moment, all I can think of is slow cooked or spicy dishes. Or even slow cooked spicy dishes.
After the excesses of Christmas and our clothes feeling less comfortable than back in November, it was time to pull in the horns, cut down the alcohol, calories and portion sizes and get exercising.
If you have not joined the chicken wing appreciation society you are missing out
Another good excuse for a party is the King’s Coronation tomorrow
The cinco de Mayo - or the 5th May is a good excuse to enjoy all things Mexican
The nicest bbq sauce which comes alive when put on to a protein and a gorgeous deep chocolate cake
Happy Valentine’s Day, this menu is perfect for midweek
If the long winter is getting you down too, try cheering yourself up with a jar of harissa
A busy few months testing and uploading recipes. Happy New Year
Although lockdown is over, virtual cooking is still great fun to be a part of
Be inspired by gorgeous Irish beef, a tin of the black nectar, cabbage and the humble potato.
Welcome to our second step by step post, a complete guide to making a simple but lovely family lunch of a gorgeous sausage casserole and mash main and a dessert of an apple tarte tatin. Perfect for a relaxed meal.
Baklava is essentially a filo pastry dessert layered with nuts and sweetened with a honey syrup that is poured over the top.
So this year I have been inspired by all things chocolate and honestly, what's not to love? It started with a jar of chocolate hazelnut spread.
I can still remember the first time I ate stroganoff, I had seen a Mary Berry recipe of pork stroganoff and just knew I needed to make it. I really like paprika and so was excited to try it and it has since proved to be a firm favourite, especially since it is such a quick recipe to make.
Did you know that 25th January is not only Burns night but also St Dwynwen's Day? No neither did I until very recently. St Dwynwen is the Welsh patron saint of lovers which makes her the Welsh equivalent of St Valentine.
For me the perfect burger has to be messy, absolutely delicious and belt busting because you really want to not be able to stop eating, even if you think you should.