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I came across this recipe, written by chef and cookbook writer, Edna Lewis in a back issue of Gourmet magazine. Edna was among the first...

It’s a thing. If there’s cake in the tin and the kettle is on, then all is well in my world. Dairy free. Flavour packed....

Made with hazelnuts in lieu of cake flour, this is a cake to enjoy for breakfast.  Based on a formula from nutritionist, Lucy Davies, I’ve...

Based in the hip eating district of Glasgow on Argyle Street, chef Rosie Healey heads up the acclaimed Gloriosa restaurant bar. Challenging the way professional...

To all my sporty friends out there, this one’s a keeper. Frozen banana, hazel nut butter, fresh ginger and turmeric.  And whole, organic milk. “Flavoured...

To celebrate my birthday, this was my torte of choice. Satisfying, delicious and super nutritious, it’s a cake that tastes good and is good, both...

Back in my cafe days, we’d sear fresh fish to order on a daily basis. It’s been a while. So with a touch of nostalgia,...

Pan fry strips of aubergine until golden. Then raid your fridge for the remnants of this week's caponata Combine a good dose of caponata with shredded...

This was a cafe staple during my cafe days. We would serve it hot, stacked high on toasted sourdough and dressed with lavish shards of...

If you’re giving sugar the swerve, these coconut bars will help you on your way. Naturally sweet in flavour, coconut is packed with nutritionally dense,...

As wheat is getting harder to come by, now is the ideal time to try out lesser used grains.  This loaf of Treacle Rye is...

These delicious custard tarts never fail to prompt a memory.  A cobbled seafront in sunshine, somewhere in Luz. An elderly woman emerges from the cool,...

Looking for inspiration to liven up your week-a-day meal? Salsa verde, an Italian herb-based sauce, adds a delicious new dimension to chicken, fish, burgers and...

Taking time out to look after your well being is more important than ever, especially if you're taking the strain and looking after loved ones. ...

Chunky, hunky crumble bars - super versatile, perfect for tea and table cloths. Enjoy with loved ones.

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Here's a chance to raid your store cupboard for pulse and spice.   Choose the pulses that come to hand - think red lentil, split pea,...

Hob nobs - classic cup-of-tea side dunk, loved by tea trollies accross the UK. So many of our shop-bought staples originate from home baking recipes. The...

When in doubt, get baking.

I've opened up my Little Black Book of recipes to share with you to enjoy at home during this crazy times.

These are much loved recipes for home cooking, enjoyed by my family on a regular basis. Many of these formulas came from friends and mentors and are definitely tried and tested.

First up: Best in Show Banana Bread.

Heading into quieter times as we are, I ran a straw poll through our Bird community for a Top Ten of Desert Island cook books. 

What is the one cook book you’d choose to take with you, I asked if you were about to be holed up with time on your hands?

These were the replies that made our top ten.  Read on for inspiration, comfort and very good eating.

These are extraordinary times for us. Not just here in the UK but globally.  Our thoughts are with our friends working in hospitality world wide...

Baked by Jane's journey began with contending for a place in The Great British Bake-off 2015. Tantalisingly, baker and mother Jane Lewis made it through...

Chocolate, Raspberry and Buttermilk Tier Cake from Baked by Jane.       The syrup and the compote can all be made a day in...

Quality  “My work has always been rooted in real food and good ingredients," says Vicky, “Bird comes from the same place.  We make clothes to...