A Strawberry and banana smoothie is the perfect drink to cool off and relax on a hot summer’s day, or to enjoy as a breakfast smoothie. This drink uses fresh fruit rather than frozen to provide a stronger flavour, but frozen can be used too. This classic smoothie is so quick to make and is …
Recipes
My son asked me earlier how to cook pasta in the microwave, and to be honest, the question amused me. It wasn’t something I had ever considered doing – I mean, surely cooking pasta the normal way was the only way? Anyhow, that was the basis for this post, I decided that I would indeed …
There are plenty of ways to cook a jacket potato – many methods take quite a bit of time – but today, we’re going for the quickest method I know, the microwave jacket potato. Is it the best way to cook a jacket potato? In my opinion, no, it’s not. It doesn’t come out all …
The classic ham and cheese toastie recipe is hands down one of my favourite toasties to make. It reminds me of sunny days on a French holiday or a tasty treat in a local cafe. And so I wanted to recreate it at home… But don’t worry if you don’t have a sandwich maker – …
If you’re looking for a quick and nutritious soup to make, broccoli and cheddar soup is the perfect choice. Maybe it’s the fact that it’s a green soup, but it definitely makes me feel like I’m filling myself up with lots of goodness. Melting some cheese into it at the end makes it super delicious …
Learn how to cook jacket potatoes at home using 5 different appliances. Potatoes are a popular and versatile vegetable that can be prepared and cooked in a variety of ways to produce many different results. Jacket potatoes, sometimes called baked potatoes are tasty, filling and full of goodness. They make the ideal hot lunch, a …






