All I need to say to introduce this recipe is that I love mushrooms. They’re my favourite vegetable (I know, they’re not even technically plants, but let’s talk in culinary terms), and combined with carbs and cheese they make my heart sing and my stomach happy. This recipe is a combination of two delicious recipes which I’ve come across over the years…

Spring is slowly but surely heading into summer (even if the amount of rain we’ve been having seems to suggest otherwise!) and with it comes a general dislike for putting the oven on. Since last posting we have moved from our stuffy flat into a far cooler house, but even now when it’s getting a bit toasty outside it’s better to keep the kitchen heat to a minimum…

Long time, no blog (?)! It’s been a busy few months since I last shared a recipe, and while I’ve still been cooking away (girl’s gotta eat) I’ve had the small endeavour of planning a wedding keeping me occupied. We had a fairly long engagement allowing us to get the big things booked up early and take our time on the details, however everyone was correct in saying that as soon as last Christmas was out of the way, time would fly…

We’re onto our second heatwave of the summer here in the UK. Gardens and parks are turning a delightful shade of brown, hosepipe bans are looming, and frankly, no one’s in the mood for cooking much right now (myself included)…

We’re back on our basics journey today - our first instalment involved searching for the perfect oven chip, and we’re continuing the potato theme with this week’s post. Jacket, or baked, potatoes are a staple of many family’s dinner repertoire…

Here’s a quick and easy midweek-meal for you this week, a family favourite that doesn’t take too long to rustle up and can be used in all sorts of ways to change things up a bit. This is my smoky lentil and black bean chilli - it’s vegan friendly, a little bit spicy (but not too much) and full of the fresh and smoky flavours of summer.

Summer is finally here in this part of the world, with the temperature slowly but surely creeping up as the days pass by. Living where I do, not far outside London, our summers can get pretty uncomfortable and humid when the weather decides to take a turn for the warmer…

Oven chips are a good first foray into “cooking from scratch” if you’re not super confident in the kitchen. There are very few ingredients required, no fancy equipment, and they take about 45 minutes from start to finish (depending on how quickly your oven heats up!)…

We’re right in peak asparagus season here in the UK - traditionally it runs from St. George’s Day (23rd April) until the summer solstice (around the 21st June), so there’s a very limited window of opportunity if you want to enjoy some of the country’s finest produce…

When I was at high school I was lucky enough to go on a school trip to Thailand as part of a school exchange programme. The competition was fierce, and to apply for a place involved writing essays and taking part in interviews to prove that you were a worthy “school ambassador”.