cooking
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Chewy Halloween monster cookies
These simple to make cookies are ideal for Halloween, made in a range of bright colours and decorated with sugar eyes. Use professional grade food pastes or gels if you... Read More -
Wild mushroom wellington
With the kids, back to school and the mornings decidedly nippy, our thoughts turn to the comforts of home and hearth. A time when seasonal produce turns from the bold... Read More -
Turkish lamb flatbread - quick and easy
As a cook, it has also seemed to me like cheating to make use of convenience foods, yet the standards have risen so high in recent years, and the world... Read More -
Lebanese halloumi and eggs - the perfect breakfast
A quick and simple breakfast dish, our Lebanese halloumi with eggs is the perfect way to start to day. Sliced halloumi is enveloped in a couple of sunny side ups... Read More -
Easy rhubarb recipe – flapjacks with roasted rhubarb
Rhubarb is pretty much THE fruit of the moment and despite the current trend for all things savoury it is one of the greatest dessert flavours of all time. A... Read More -
Indian street food; bhel puri
Street food is having a bit of a moment in the UK, as we plunder our way through the cuisines of the globe. A vibrant, often healthier alternative to the... Read More -
Greek meatballs; add some sunshine to your midweek meals
Greek Meatballs Most countries have some version of meatballs as part of their culinary culture, each with their own subtle differences to define them. Often served alone without sauce, Greek... Read More -
Valentine’s macarons; an act of love
Whilst researching this post, that is making thousands of valentine's macarons in a quest for perfection, I discovered so many fatal flaws in the system that I decided upon a... Read More -
Winter salad – vibrant meals for chilly days
A winter salad, where hot ingredients meet cold, is a masterclass in how different textures and flavours work together on a plate to create something stunning. Fresh and crisp, yet... Read More -
Really good Greek Moussaka
Way back at the beginning of my cooking career, I worked in a Greek restaurant that made the best moussaka on the planet. Taught by Greeks, this is still... Read More -
Gluten-free fish tacos
Corn tortillas, whether soft or crunchy, are an excellent gluten free alternative to the usual wheat laden offerings in the casual meal department. Most commercial corn tortilla will however be... Read More -
Pork bao buns – celebrate Chinese New Year
What better excuse to indulge in some delicious Chinese food than the beginning of the new lunar Year 2017, which in Chinese culture is the Year of the Rooster. Bao... Read More