Creative food craft ideas
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.
Turn … Read More ...
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 ...
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.
I love food ideas … Read More ...
Instant ramen is quick, inexpensive and wonderfully comforting, but a plain packet may not keep you feeling satisfied for very long.
Adding protein is one of the easiest ways to turn those noodles into a more complete meal.
Chicken, beef, eggs, seafood, tofu, tempeh and edamame can all be added without turning dinner into a major cooking project. In many … Read More ...
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 ...
One for every colour and flavour palette — simple, beautiful, and guaranteed to impress.
There’s something magical about Prosecco. It’s the drink you can pull out for birthdays, brunches, Friday nights, or “I survived another week with the family” celebrations. And if you’ve ever wished your glass looked a little fancier without the faff, flavoured ice cubes are about to … Read More ...