There’s nothing wrong with the classic battered cod with chips but sometimes, you fancy something a bit different. Maybe something a little on the healthy side with a different taste? That’s where this Cod Caponata comes in – cod with Sicilian eggplant salad. So, what’s what, I hear you ask? What is caponata? Caponata is…
I bet at some point you’ve been to an Italian restaurant and sampled bruschetta. It’s one of the classics of the Italian menu and they can jazz it up in all kinds of impressive ways. While the classic version is often a lot about tomato, there’s also loads of other ways to serve it. An…
Shepherd’s Pie is one of the classics of British cooking. It’s like Lasagna is to Italian cuisine or the burger to American cooking. There are tons of ways to make it, loads of variations and all have that simplicity that is perfect when you want comfort food without the messing around. Let’s dive into how…
Sometimes winter foods end up with a bit of theme – thick, dark sauces. Or creamy dishes that don’t have tons of colour but have plenty of flavours. And they are perfect but sometimes you want a dish that’s bright, colourful and still fully tasty. This warm fennel grapefruit and avocado salad is just such…
Breakfast can sometimes be the hardest meal of the day. There’s often limited time, you don’t want to be cooking at that time of the morning, but you need something that gets you through until lunch. One idea to consider is overnight oats recipes – ready when you are, full of nutritious stuff and ideal…
Hey! I’m Zoe and I write a vegetarian and gluten free food blog over at eatsleeds.co.uk. I wrote this recipe for Lemon and Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms to feature here on Pesto and Margaritas for the launch of their new Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free section (which I am super-excited about). Give this recipe a try…
The best salads and sandwiches can be meal solutions for any time of year but are great in warmer months. Here are 16 tips (and two recipes) to get the best salads and sandwiches with the most nutritious and tasty ingredients
I don’t know about you but January often leaves me feeling a little warn out. With all the business of Christmas and New Year, the eating and drinking and extra shopping trips, I always feel a little off. Now I’ve never been a diet fan but I do like to idea of helping boost your…
One thing I’ve always loved is when you walk into a supermarket on a morning and they bake their own bread. That smell is delicious and always makes me want to go and buy something tasty and just a little warm! When I first learned about bread makers, that was what came to mind –…
When you are in the UK, translating recipes from the US is something you get used to. A cup for me was something you put coffee in until I found out it was a proper measurement – now I have a little set of measures that have cups on them! The same could be said…
Whether you know them as kitchen mixers or food processors, these are kitchen gadgets than many of us own. They are used for everything from mixing up some pancake batter to creating the mixture for cakes plus many more tasks. The best kitchen mixers are a huge asset that you will be surprised to find…
Choosing the right blender for your kitchen is about understanding what all these different blenders offer. Here’s a simple process to follow to make a decision and some kitchen blender models to help see what it all means. Click to read more
