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Ah, autumn (fall to any Americans reading). Cool breezes, drizzling rain, changing colours, fresh starts. Jumpers, hot chocolates, coziness, nights in. And soups. Lots and lots of hearty soups. Although I appreciate it all year round for the time and money it saves me, and for not having to use the oven too much in…
I love shepherd’s pie. I’m not fussy about the mince used – I will happily use whatever I have on hand, but over the years, I have got more particular about the flavours and contents of the meat sauce and the mash. The sauce is very similar to my veg-packed bolognese sauce or lasagne one….
I don’t know about you, but when it’s hot, I like to have simple, light meals I can make quickly and easily. Even better if they are easy to batch make in one go and then freeze in portions to minimise having the oven on too much! Whether it is alongside a big salad for…
I was never really a coconut person. I didn’t love the flavour, and while I can enjoy a coconut-based curry or desiccated coconut sprinkled on baked goods or cereals, I’ve never been someone who seeks it out as a predominant taste. But when I gave up sugar through the I Quit Sugar 8-Week Program, I…
Savoury cake is a common food in France. Generally simply referred to as “cake” (rather than “gateau“), these baked goods usually include common cake ingredients (flour, eggs, butter) as well as a couple of types of vegetables and often some cheese, as well. I love making savoury cakes, mostly for ease. You can bake a…
I learned the art of pastry from my French mother. Pastry and pancakes (crêpes/galettes). And the truth is, what you grow up with influences your tastes. It’s part of why it’s so important for us as parents to fill our houses with healthy, fresh, delicious food. That is what our kids will remember and lean…