Twists, turnovers, straws - all so deliciously naughty and yet devilishly simple to make at home. Every now and again I have moments where I look at something familiar, and wonder why I've never thought of having a go at making it for myself. Often the ubiquitous is simpler than you think. Some things just aren't … Continue reading Cheese & Bacon Pastries
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Gluten Free Hoisin Sauce
I'm hoping that I'm not the only person who struggles when deciding what to cook when friends come over to eat. I get a bit anxious when said friends have allergies or a particular intolerance. Thankfully there are thousands of recipes and ideas out there on the internet, but I still seem to have a … Continue reading Gluten Free Hoisin Sauce
World Food Programme Falafel
This month's Food Revolution Challenge comes to us from the World Food Programme (WFP). The FamilyChef Project shares recipes from around the world - it helps people to explore the culinary treasures and cooking abilities of refugees benefiting from WFP's cash and vouchers (an initiative that enables individuals to buy the food they need to cook their traditional … Continue reading World Food Programme Falafel
Meat Free Week
Meat Free Week 2015 is upon us. Monday 23rd March marks the start of a global challenge to simply forgo meat for one week to get us all thinking about our dietary choices. As Jamie Oliver Food Revolution Ambassadors, we're fully supporting the movement. This isn't a drive to promote vegetarianism, it's an awareness event … Continue reading Meat Free Week
Comforting Corn Chowder
From simple things comes greatness. This is a wonderful example of how a few humble ingredients can be transformed into delicious comfort food with relative ease. In the last of this month's Food Revolution challenges, the Ambassadors were asked to make a hearty corn chowder (recipe provided). The idea is to propagate the recipe, putting our own … Continue reading Comforting Corn Chowder