Beans on Toast - Ideal for a Quick Tea
Im sure some of you here will be looking for the most delightful recipes going. However this blog post is back to basics. and by back to basics, I mean the very basic. A can of beans, and a loaf of bread with a slither of butter is all that is required.
Get the toast in […]
Banana Split Desert
Some people would argue that the desert is the best part of a meal. With it usually involving something sweet, and usually a treat. One of my favourite deserts is the banana split. It sounds healthy, and it has a banana in it so its one of your five a day.
The banana split can be […]
Jacket Potato - The Classic
Many of you will be on here for fancy recipes from all the different cuisines from around the world. But im bringing back a classic to the cooking up a storm blog. And that is… the classic jacket potato.
The classic jacket potato is one of the easiest and cheapest meals you can rustle up. Personally […]
Make mash more exciting in the interest of versatility
Mashed potato is a bit of an institution. Most people like it with roast dinners and other meals that demand plenty of gravy, but mash can also be a great accompaniment to dishes that are based on creamier sauces and less rich concoctions.
However, mash without gravy needs a bit of livening up in order to […]
Replacing red meat for a healthier lifestyle
If you fancy cutting down on red meat, then it’s actually exceptionally easy to do. If you consider some of your favourite red meat dishes, it becomes apparent that replacements are available to trade in for beef and lamb.
It is possible to find turkey mince, chicken burgers, bean burgers and so on for some of […]
Cook pasta without readymade sauces
There’s really no reason why should by readymade sauces for pasta dishes. These sauces often drown your pasta and make it hard for more delicate flavours to shine through.
I’ve always found that sauces in jars are surplus to requirements anyway since it makes sense to add veg to your pasta for a healthier meal anyway. […]
How To Make Stock At Home
Stock is a vital part of modern cooking it adds flavour to soups and sauces and can be the difference between a great meal and a terrible one. Stocks are made by reducing down meat, bones, vegetables and herbs with seasoning. They are also a great way of using leftovers which would ordinarily be thrown […]
Growing Your Own Chillies
Growing our own food is becoming more and more popular. A combination of high food prices and the desire to know where our food has come from has driven many of us to grown more edible plants in our back yards, patios and window boxes. It may surprise you to know that chillies are the […]
Baby Broccoli Beats Cancer
It seems like not a week goes by when there isn’t a new story which claims X,Y and Z foods are good for us and can prevent various diseases. I am usually very sceptical about these stories as there are always conflicting views and what is good for you one week is bad the next. […]
Pregnancy Food: Do’s and Don’ts
Pregnancy can be a daunting time for mothers to be who want to do the best from their unborn child. It can also be physically draining for them what with morning sickness and the natural weight gain you get in pregnancy. The food a pregnant woman eats can dramatically influence the effects of her pregnancy. […]
How To Cook Shrimp
One of the hardest things to cook well must surely be shrimp. Especially if you have never done it before, it can be a hard and daunting task. Shrimp is one of those foods that is so easy to overcook as it can turn from perfect to overdone in a matter of seconds. Grilling shrimps […]
How To Make a Perfect Cheescake
Cheescakes have consistently been one of the favourite desserts for many decades now and it is no surprise. They are rich, sweet and very naughty. On the face of it, cheescakes are very simple to make, but, so often they do not come out right. This article will give you some vital tips on producing […]
Cupcake Decoration
Thanks to Sex and The City, cupcakes are making somewhat of a resurgence and are no longer just for kids birthday parties. They have reinvented themselves as a dessert for the most sophisticated of women and are even a popular alternative to traditional wedding cakes or favours. Suitable for all occasions, cupcakes make great gifts […]
Diet Foods
We are endlessly told what we shouldn’t be eating if we want to stay trim, but, we get very little info on what is good for us apart from the usual stuff about adding fruit and veg to our diet. Below are some of the best foods to eat if you wish to maintain a […]
Food For Thought
By now, most of us are aware that the food we eat can directly influence our body in an amazing variety of ways. However, many people are still unaware of the awesome affects food can have on the brain. The food we eat can certainly have a powerful affect on our brains and help us […]
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