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5 French toast mistakes to avoid

Not choosing the right bread The best bread is spongy and sturdy so that it can soak up the custard without falling apart. Avoid thin white sliced pan and hefty rustic loaves, and instead go for something like brioche or batch bread, cut into one-inch-thick slices. (TIP: We’re partial to halved croissants!) Using anything less […]

5 ways with leftover roast salmon

Salmon Niçoise Serves 2 Flake 250g leftover cooked salmon into chunks. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cut 200g new potatoes in half and add to the pot. Cook for 7-8 minutes until barely tender. Add 100g green beans and cook for an additional two minutes, then drain and run under cold […]

3 ways with cucumbers

Pickled cucumbers Makes 1 large jar Wash 1 cucumber and slice about ½cm thick. Place in a bowl with 2 small, very thinly sliced red onions. Sprinkle over 4 tbsp sea salt, cover with a clean tea towel and leave in the fridge for 3-4 hours. Drain the vegetables and rinse well. Leave to drain […]

Baking with your Budding Bakers

Our mums and grannies seem to have the magic touch when it comes to baking, whether it’s bread, scones, tarts etc, they seem to have a signature bake. This all comes down to baking at a young age. Baking is an excellent way to spend time with your kids but there are so many other […]

Maple pecan trifle

Line six small glass dishes with six of the maple pecan plaits, trimming any to fit. Add a layer of the sliced bananas. Whisk together the custard, whipped cream and salted caramel sauce. Spread over bananas in a thick, even layer. Top with more bananas and the pecan nuts. Refrigerate for at least one hour […]

Laxpudding (Swedish smoked salmon gratin)

Preheat the oven to 160˚C/140˚C fan/gas mark 2. Place the potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for 7-8 minutes until just barely tender. Rinse under cold water, then drain and pat dry with a clean towel. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, […]

5 ways with pasta bakes

Butternut squash, sprout and bacon ravioli bake Serves 4 Peel ½ a butternut squash and chop into 2cm chunks. Bring to a boil in a large pot of salted water and cook for 12-15 minutes until tender. Drain and allow to cool, then place in a food processor or blender and whizz until smooth. Heat […]

5 ways with meaty pastas

Chicken and roasted red pepper fettuccine Serves 4 Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook 350g fettuccine according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside. Chop ½ x 480g jar of roasted red peppers into small pieces. Place the remaining peppers with their liquid into a […]

10 surprising dairy-free sources of calcium

We all know you can get calcium from products like milk, cheese and yoghurt, but what if you don’t eat dairy? Never fear – you can also increase your intake by choosing the following foods. Non-dairy foods rich in calcium 1. Sardines Try sardines on toast for a tasty lunch option, or flake them and mix with cream […]

10 surprising dairy-free sources of calcium

We all know you can get calcium from products like milk, cheese and yoghurt, but what if you don’t eat dairy? Never fear – you can also increase your intake by choosing the following foods. Non-dairy foods rich in calcium 1. Sardines Try sardines on toast for a tasty lunch option, or flake them and mix with cream […]