This easy strawberry banana smoothie recipe makes a quick, creamy breakfast with milk, fresh fruit, oats and cashews. It takes only a few minutes to blend and is filling enough to see you through the morning, especially with the optional protein powder. A very ripe read more

Halloumi and pumpkin salad is hearty, healthy and hassle-free… proof that simple ingredients, done well, don’t need much else. Sweet, caramelised pumpkin, salty golden halloumi and chewy pearl couscous cooked in sundried tomato pesto. It’s warm, satisfying and substantial yet light at the same time. read more

Mexican shredded chicken is brilliantly versatile, easy and fuss-free. Simple ingredients, one-pot and family friendly – a winner in our house! Chicken gently simmers in a rich tomato sauce with warm spices until it becomes tender enough to fall apart with a fork. The result read more

A creamy garlic yoghurt sauce is the perfect accompaniment for many Middle Eastern dishes, fritters and other similar meals. Easy Accompaniments for the Garlic Yoghurt Sauce Recipe Ingredients in the Garlic Yoghurt Sauce Recipe The ingredients really couldn’t be more simple… Greek yoghurt, garlic and read more

Potato and dill salad is light, fresh and a little moreish. The dill and the horseradish cream add their own lift to the dish, the dill bringing freshness and the horseradish cream providing a little kick; with both adding depth. It isn’t flashy, it doesn’t read more

Steamed bao buns are so good! They have a fluffy, cloudlike softness – almost too delicate to be bread, yet sturdy enough to hold a range of delicious fillings. It’s the combination of texture and taste that makes bao so addictive. While they might seem read more

Minestrone soup is an Italian classic – but (like lasagne) it is a dish that differs slightly from recipe to recipe and household to household. Some minestrone includes potatoes, others include green beans or baby spinach. Some incorporate pasta or rice, while others are lower read more

Easy dinner ideas for busy nights, family meals, comfort-food cravings and those evenings when the contents of the fridge need to make the decision.

Homemade soups are economical, nourishing, freezer-friendly, usually a one pot meal and incredibly forgiving – just throw things in a pot and somehow, magic happens. Soup really is an unsung hero of home cooking and great for easy dinners. Whether you’re in the mood for read more

This orange and almond toasted muesli is a refreshing change to plain toasted muesli. Toasted muesli is a breakfast staple in my kitchen, and this version provides a delish change to the traditional. The combination of subtle citrus and crunchy almonds makes it vibrant, fragrant read more

This creamy vegetable soup came about as a way to use up older veggies in the fridge. And while intended to be a practical recipe, it is also delicious! It’s quick, it’s easy, it’s packed full of flavour (and nutrients). Really, it’s the perfect budget-friendly read more

Sweet potato and coconut soup is both warming and comforting. Dip with fresh crusty bread or toasted sourdough and your meal is complete. It’s creamy, gently spiced, and packed with nourishing ingredients that leave you feeling warm and satisfied. Soup is a go-to for me read more