Creative food craft ideas
There is something very satisfying about a Halloween treat that looks impressive but takes just a few minutes to put together. These little pumpkin men are exactly that sort of project. Print the characters, cut them out and add a doughnut to each one’s tummy. Suddenly, a simple bakery treat becomes a cheerful Halloween party favour.
The printable features a … Read More ...
Halloween treat bags don’t always have to be filled with sweets. Sometimes a crunchy, savoury snack is exactly what your party table needs—and these little witch hat Doritos bags are such a fun way to dress one up.
The triangular chips already have a wonderfully witchy shape, so there’s very little work involved in turning them into Halloween favours. Fill … Read More ...
Some evenings, dinner needs to happen with very little enthusiasm from the person making it. You’ve worked all day, answered everyone’s questions, possibly started three different projects, and now somebody wants to know what’s for dinner. Preferably before you’ve even opened the fridge.
That’s where lazy keto meals earn their place in the weekly rotation.
I’ve eaten keto before, and … Read More ...
There’s something about an Aperol spritz that makes a simple afternoon catch-up feel a little more special. Perhaps it’s that gorgeous orange colour, or the oversized wine glass with a slice of orange tucked inside. Either way, it’s a lovely drink to serve when you want something that looks impressive without spending half your time in the kitchen.
And honestly, … Read More ...
If your usual breakfast is toast eaten while answering emails, this is a rather lovely excuse to slow down. Cheesy baked eggs combine a few familiar ingredients in a little ovenproof dish, with something crunchy alongside for dipping.
Search for King Charles’ favourite breakfast recipe and you’ll often find this comforting dish. Clarence House shared cheesy baked eggs in 2020, … Read More ...
There’s something about a pumpkin pie cooling on the kitchen bench that makes the whole house feel ready for autumn. Perhaps it’s the cinnamon, perhaps it’s the promise of dessert, or perhaps it’s knowing you’ve sorted one part of the holiday meal before everyone starts asking what time dinner will be.
If you’re looking for an easy pumpkin pie … Read More ...
Egg salad is one of those lunches we sometimes forget about until we have a few boiled eggs sitting in the fridge. Then suddenly it sounds like exactly what we want. Creamy filling, decent bread, perhaps a little greenery on the side. Nothing complicated, just a proper lunch.
If you’ve been searching for the Ina Garten egg salad recipe, … Read More ...
Some dinners need three pans, a carefully timed oven schedule and someone willing to wash up afterwards. A big pot of chili feels much more forgiving. Put it in the middle of the table, bring out a few toppings and let everyone build their own bowl.
If you’re looking for Kent Rollins cowboy chili, his recipe is a hearty … Read More ...
A bright, bubbly grown-up slushie that tastes like an Italian holiday in a glass
There’s something about an Aperol spritz that just lifts your spirits. Maybe it’s the colour, maybe it’s the fizz, maybe it’s the reminder that it’s okay to sit down for five minutes even when the laundry basket is giving you side-eye from across the room.
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A bowl of fresh pico de gallo can make a very ordinary dinner feel a little more exciting. Tomatoes, onion, coriander, chilli and lime come together into a colourful salsa that is lovely piled onto tacos, spooned over nachos or scooped up with tortilla chips while everyone waits for dinner.
I love this sort of recipe because there is no … Read More ...
Sometimes the nicest thing you can do for someone is make them dinner. Nothing fancy, nothing that needs instructions longer than the meal itself. Just something warm, comforting and ready to eat when cooking is the last thing on their mind.
This 4 ingredient easy mac and cheese is my go-to dinner for friends and family who need a little … Read More ...
Halloween treats are lovely, but Halloween treats tucked inside a pair of cosy socks? That’s a little gift with something to enjoy after the chocolate has disappeared.
These easy Halloween sock candy favours turn new fuzzy socks into colourful gift pouches. Fill one sock with its matching partner and a small bag of wrapped sweets, tie a ribbon around the … Read More ...
Elegant flavour cubes to add sparkle, colour, and effortless glamour to your next glass.
Champagne has a way of making even the smallest moment feel worth celebrating. But if you’ve ever wanted to dress up your bubbles without turning your kitchen into a full cocktail bar, flavoured ice cubes are a beautiful, simple upgrade.
They melt slowly, add subtle flavour, … Read More ...
Bacon in a cocktail sounds like a dare, doesn’t it? Then you add maple syrup, bourbon and orange peel, and suddenly it sounds a lot like the best bits of a lazy Sunday breakfast served in a glass.
The inspiration for this drink came from a 2010 account by Taylor of Taylor Takes a Taste, who tried a Bacon Old … Read More ...
Packet ramen is one of those pantry staples that rarely lets you down.
It is cheap, quick and wonderfully comforting when you need something hot but have neither the time nor enthusiasm for a complicated dinner. Still, there is a fairly large gap between a plain bowl of instant noodles and the beautifully topped ramen bowls we see in restaurants.… Read More ...