Looking for a healthier alternative to a hamburger and fries? Try turkey burger bowls with sweet potato fries! It will come as no surprise that over 70% of us resolve to be healthier in the new year, but research from Sainsbury’s reveals that in fact two thirds of us will spend almost a full day more (22 hours) watching TV […]
Read moreSometimes, when you’re cooking dinner you just know it’s going to be good, you can feel it. This was one of those times. It was an excuse to eat peas, this one: the peas are a recipe from attending Waitrose Cookery School recently (more on that in a future post). I know it’s a classical French recipe but this is […]
Read moreIt’s a real mothership this one, a monster among salads. I’ve piled it here on to a huge plate so everyone can help themselves. The name undersells it somewhat. The brining of the chicken is not vital, but will give lots of moisture to the final dish. Chicken and bacon salad (serves 4 – 6 with no other accompaniments): 4 […]
Read moreFelt like something quick, easy and wholesome for dinner tonight. I found this recipe on Merchant Gourmet’s site and had a bash. It was very filling and had lots of earthy flavours going on, but I didn’t feel the mint added anything and yet there was still something missing. A really sticky-sweet balsamic dressing might do the trick, or perhaps […]
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