Pesto Chicken Crumble

I am always looking for new ways to cook basic ingredients, incorporating my favourite flavours whilst keeping the whole thing healthy and both family and budget friendly. When I was thinking about what I could do with a chicken and pesto dish that would be a little more original, I thought why not make a…

Gluten Free American Buttermilk Pancakes

Whilst today Pancake Day is celebrated by people all over the world from many different cultures and backgrounds, it’s origins derive from the Christian practice of lent. Lent is a period of fasting and religious observance leading up to Easter Sunday, the beginning of which is marked by Ash Wednesday. Shrove Tuesday immediately precedes Ash…

Cheddar, Bacon & Broccoli Savoury Cupcakes

When you think of baking, usually images of Victoria Sponges, fondant fancies and colourful Battenbergs spring to mind. However, my favourite challenges on The Great British Bake Off are always when they get to make something savoury. I just find it a bit more exciting. I think it takes a little more imagination to come…

The Ulimate Club Sandwich Debate

Now this is not something I originally intended to blog about, it was just a lunch I made that ended up sparking a bit of a debate at my dining table. I made club sandwiches, having been inspired by Charlotte’s Ultimate Club Sandwich, just because it made me hungry and I fancied one. My club sandwiches…

Smoked Haddock Chowder

Whilst a chowder may sound like the sort of meal that might take ages to prep or be a bit complicated I actually find it a really great meal to make when I’ve got a nice bit of fish in and I want to use up some veg and potatoes. It’s actually pretty simple to…

Flames, Dowtown San Jose

I may have mentioned briefly before that breakfast in America is awesome. The options are insane and whilst at home in England we limit breakfast to certain types of food (toast, cereal, eggs, fruit & yoghurt and your classic British fry up ingredients) it would seem that Stateside there is no limit on what sort…

Coupa Café, Palo Alto

One of the great things I’ve discovered about eating out in America is that they really know how to do a good breakfast. I’m not talking piles of pancakes covered in bacon, ice cream and maple syrup  to start your day off (although you certainly can get that if you want it!) but proper, nice,…

Ozeri Green Earth Frying Pan Review with Bacon, Spinach & Feta Frittata

The kind people at Moderna Housewares recently sent me their Ozeri Green Earth Frying Pan to use and review so I thought, what better test for a frying pan than breakfast! I fancied something a little more substantial than an ordinary omelette and so opted for a frittata for this test. A frittata is basically…

Mussels in a Creamy Bacon & White Wine Sauce

Now I understand that this may not be everyone’s cup of tea. People can be funny about fish and seafood and if you’ve got a shellfish allergy then I guess this is definitely a no go. I used to be one of those people who gets squeamish about seafood but I’ve had a total turn…

Mushroom Risotto with Chicken & Parma Ham

If you’ve ever paid any attention to anyone who’s ever told you risotto is really hard to make… ignore them. When I first tried to make it I was completely baffled as to why it’s got this reputation. Unless you’re really lazy and can’t be bothered to watch it and stir it a bit, risotto…