Creative food craft ideas
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.
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Homemade food gifts always feel a little more thoughtful than something grabbed from a shop shelf, especially when they are wrapped beautifully.
These free printable food gift tags are an easy way to finish jars of preserves, homemade biscuits, cakes, slices, granola, spice mixes and other edible gifts without needing an elaborate packaging setup.
Simply print the sheet on A4 … Read More ...
Halloween food is one of those things that can look wonderfully impressive without requiring a particularly impressive shopping list. Open the fridge, check the pantry, and you might already have the beginnings of a spooky snack platter. A packet of crackers, some cheese, a few pretzels and a little imagination can go a surprisingly long way.
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There is something wonderfully old-fashioned about setting a homemade pie on the table and watching everyone lean in before you have even cut the first slice. A good pie does not need to be perfect, of course. In fact, some of the prettiest homemade pies are the ones with a slightly wobbly crimp, a few uneven pastry leaves, or a … Read More ...
Once you know how to make basic homemade mayonnaise, you can turn it into all sorts of easy sauces and spreads. These five homemade mayonnaise recipes include garlic mayo, spicy mayo, lemon herb mayo, honey mustard mayo and a simple classic version—all with ingredients you can actually recognise.
There is something rather satisfying about making your own condiments.
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Turn that store-bought rotisserie chicken into the hero of your weekly meal plan! Whether you’re racing through a hectic weeknight or need a stress-free dish for last-minute guests, rotisserie chicken is your secret weapon in the kitchen. With just a little creativity, you can transform this convenient staple into a variety of hearty, wholesome meals the whole family will love.… Read More ...