cooking up a storm at the edge of the world
The traditional sticky toffee pudding recipe is given an autumnal twist with some freshly cooked pumpkin and some warming pumpkin spice. This recipe has been created in collaboration with Panasonic, using their new combination microwave oven. I am a big fan of sticky toffee pudding. This time of year, when the days get shorter and …
This easy fish curry recipe is much healthier than a takeaway but it’s every bit as tasty. Just one pan, some fresh seafood and 40 minutes are all you need! This recipe is in collaboration with Seafish. Life can get rather hectic sometimes. Sometimes we want a nice, quick and easy midweek dinner recipe that’s …
Packed full of protein and delicious flavour, this quick and easy post-workout protein shake is made with Onken 0% Fat Strawberry yogurt. In collaboration with Onken. Protein shakes are a regular part of my diet. My morning routine consists of getting up (sometimes way too early!) and two cups of milky coffee while catching up on …
These easy apple muffins are made with crisp green apples, walnuts & warming cinnamon and have a delicious cinnamon-walnut streusel topping; perfect for brunch. In collaboration with Barleycup. #BakingWithBarleycup #ad Ah, lazy weekend mornings. We look forward to them all week – the notion of sipping a hot drink in your favourite chair next to …
Cadbury has opened their doors and is giving us the chance to invent the next Cadbury Dairy Milk! What three ingredients would you choose to flavour your bar? Find out which ingredients I’ve picked for mine, and why, below. Post in collaboration with Cadbury. Have you ever dreamed about creating your very own chocolate bar? …
This ice cream is so incredibly rich and indulgent, and it’s sugar-free too! Made with coconut milk, cacao, avocados and Hermesetas granulated sweetener, it’s a guilt-free, low-carb treat when that chocolate craving hits. Recipe made in collaboration with Hermesetas. We’ve got something a little different on the blog for you today – a rich and …
A touch of fire and a hint of sweet. This simple recipe is made with store-cupboard ingredients but it tastes utterly fantastic! Perfect for watching the game, or a Friday night in with the family. In collaboration with Bacofoil® The Non-Stick Kitchen Foil. One of the things I really miss about living in Canada is the …
Have your cake and drink it! A new caketail bar opens this week in London to tap into the latest sweet treat trend – grab yourself free cakes during caketail hour on May 17th! In collaboration with Food Network. Cake and cocktails have to be two of the finer things in life, no? Well, I’ve got …
Scottish salmon fillets are baked with an almond crust and served on a bed of pea puree with sauteed courgettes. Roasted cherry tomatoes and crispy sweet potato fries accompany. Posh fish & chips in collaboration with Sainsbury’s. Did you know that research from the Sainsbury’s Living Well Index 2017 uncovered that over two-thirds (69%) of Brits …
These homemade pasta parcels have a delicious spinach and ricotta filling. Serve simply with a drizzle of good quality olive oil or with a simple homemade tomato sauce and plenty of Parmesan cheese.
A recipe & giveaway celebrating the release of Num Noms Series 5! Happy Easter weekend everyone! This week, in the lead up to the holidays, my children have been getting creative in the kitchen, celebrating the release of Num Noms Series 5! Num Noms, for those of you not in the know, are these adorable …
In collaboration with Ísey Skyr, the original Icelandic Skyr. If you’re looking for a quick and easy effortless dessert that has just the right amount of buttery chocolatey crunch and a light and fluffy filling, look no more – introducing my no-bake chocolate nut tarts with Icelandic skyr recipe! I’ve only ever spent five hours in Iceland, …
In collaboration with Breville. I have such a weakness for garlic, especially roasted garlic. I absolutely love the stuff! One of my favourite midweek meals is to roast a tray of chicken thighs and vegetables (beetroot and sweet potato, especially) along with a few whole bulbs of garlic. The whole thing gets drizzled with olive …
In collaboration with the Whole Earth Sweetener Co. We all know that too much-refined sugar can have a detrimental effect on our health and wellbeing, but for some of us, we just love that spoonful of sugar in our tea, that cupcake with its gorgeous tower of frosting, a little extra sweetness sprinkled over some …
In collaboration with Tasty, Easy Lamb. Stew and dumplings take me right back to my rural Canadian childhood. I grew up on the stuff, and the dumpling recipe I’ve shared here is a slight adaptation to the one that my mother used to make for us as kids. The ultimate comfort food that my own …
A modern take on a classic Burns Night Supper – lamb mince and haggis meatballs with a delicious and simple whisky cream sauce. Serve with tatties and neeps. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Difficulty: Easy This modern take on the classic Burns Night supper is a remarkably quick and easy recipe to …
A hearty & filling winter vegetable soup made with homemade lamb bone broth, leftover roast lamb and seasonal vegetables. In collaboration with Tasty, Easy Lamb. Craving a hearty filling soup at the end of these long, cold, dark days? For this recipe, I’ve made a delicious and nutritious bone broth out of leftover roast lamb …
A simple, yet elegant, one pan luxury breakfast recipe that is ready in under 15 minutes – perfect for Christmas morning! In collaboration with Grana Padano & Prosciutto di San Daniele. Edited with new pins, November 2018. Christmas morning breakfasts in our house tend to be quite small, simple meals. Given that I’m going to …
A Christmas classic, these traditional all-butter Scottish shortbread cookies are simple to make and taste delicious with a hot chocolate or a warming dram of whisky! In collaboration with Titan Travel’s 12 Days of Blogmas Campaign. Scottish shortbread has to be, in my humble opinion, one of the best foodie things about Christmas in Scotland. …
Plus, win a Classic or Veggie box in collaboration with HelloFresh. Christmas Dinner can be such hard work. So much time is spent preparing ingredients, chopping, marinading, boiling, roasting, more chopping, whisking, trying to remember to put on the roast potatoes at just the right time so that they are ready at the same time …
