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3 pumpkin recipes with 3 ingredients
Autumn is in full swing, and with it comes an endless array of pumpkin recipes popping up everywhere. Don’t worry—I’m not here to flood you ...
Risotto gets an upgrade
All Italian cuisine purists should stop reading now to avoid the risk of a heart attack. I’m about to take another traditional Italian recipe and ...
My recipes are not “the best”.
The title might make it seem like I’m undermining my own authority. But keep reading, and you’ll understand what I really mean. It’s easy to ...
Sugar-free = healthy.. or not?
When people think of "healthy eating," most will probably imagine the phrase "sugar-free." I wish it were that simple, but unfortunately, it’s not. I, too, ...
Accidental fruit tart
This cake recipe came about, like many things in the kitchen, completely by accident. The kids unexpectedly brought home a huge amount of foraged blackberries ...
Green liquid gold – pesto
At my house, pesto is something I make at least once a week, and I almost always have some ready in the fridge because it ...
What’s the deal with calories?
I believe that one of the most common methods people use to try to lose weight is calorie counting. The theory seems very straightforward and ...
Quick roasted vegetable sauce
This is my go-to summer recipe when two of the following conditions are met: 1) I have lots of random leftover vegetables and can’t think ...
Instant ice-cream
Ice cream is as much a part of summer holidays as mince pies are to Christmas. Without it, it wouldn't be a true summer. In ...
Chips, new TV and taking a break
Imagine you're trying to save money for a beach vacation. Every day, you turn over every penny, longingly look into shop windows, but never treat ...