It’s finished! My book ‘Once Upon a Cook – Food Wisdom, Better Living: The Wisdom and Science of Traditional Foods, Forgotten Skills and Nourishing Recipes’ is finally done! For almost a year I’ve had my head down, eyes-to-the-screen, fingers a-flying and not least, nursed a stiff neck and aching back working...
Despite ‘official’ rhetoric to the contrary, the prospect of chlorinated chickens appearing on UK tables is by NO means off the menu yet and it won’t be until, as they say, the Fat Brexit Lady sings. My 10 food wisdom tips on sourcing, jointing and cooking healthy chicken will make several...
Family and friends are gathered around the table, chatting happily, their smiley eyes twinkling and mouths watering in anticipation of the feast before them. Picture a magnificent bone-in roast shoulder of pork sitting up proudly on its platter, snug in its cloak of crispy, fragrant crackling. Surrounding it are dishes of golden,...
Low-and-slow is the ONLY way to cook Christmas pork. Shoulder, on-the-bone, will give you depth of flavour, succulence, meltingly tender, uber-delicious meat and the best crackling ever. If that vibes with you, then THIS is the recipe for you! And if you want a stress-free Christmas morning, then this absolutely...
Home made gravlax is ridiculously easy to make, yet so impressive to serve as a celebratory starter or as part of a buffet. During the Middle Ages, Scandinavian fishermen made gravlax by salting the freshly caught salmon and burying it in the sand above the high-tide line to lightly ferment it. The...
Delia Smith scores again! This is REAL food FAST! With the help of a food processor (or blender) this zesty and uber-quick fish recipe is one that you’d be proud to serve for a home supper or impress your chums at a dinner party. Delia’s Coriander & Lime Tartare Sauce is so...
You’re hot, you’re bothered, but hungry! You want something light, delicious but satisfying. And the thought of the ‘same old’ salad just doesn’t cut it. Trust your taste-buds… because the same old salads alone won’t cut the nutritional stakes, or hit that flavour spot! It’s natural for our appetite to diminish in hot weather and for us...
I just couldn’t deprive you of the recipe for this fabulous luxe salad, super-stacked with nutrients, from Whole 30/Paleo Newbie. Whole30 say: ”It’s the perfect, hearty Whole30 meal that comes together quickly and leaves you satisfied for hours.” I say: ”I totally agree and thanks for sharing Whole30!” Bon apetit – I hope you all enjoy...
“Trust me, this fig salad recipe will blow your socks off – it’s beautifully creamy, sweet and salty” Jamie Oliver I’m sharing this Jamie Oliver recipe because not only is it a perfect flavour combination, but the Parma ham and buffalo mozzarella deliver on satiating proteins, saturated fats and calcium requirements and the figs are amazingly nutritious...
Cod and Chorizo Stew is a real treat – nutritious, delicious, really simple and it looks stunning! It’s just as easy if you’re cooking for a dinner party, or just for the cosy two of you. Cod is a cold water fish and it’s found in UK waters all year round,...
