The summer is finally here so make sure you get outside to cook

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

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.

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

Food perfect for watching the World Cup

Easter Cooking

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.

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.

Welcome to our new series; step by step. This has been prompted by Victoria moving out and the dishes she has been asking for help with.