Hummus
This is my everyday hummus — smooth, creamy and easy to adjust to taste. It comes together in minutes and works just as well alongside meals as it does as a simple dip. Why This Recipe Works Ingredient Notes How…
Carolyn Bickerstaffe
Honey & Mustard Salad Dressing
This honey and mustard dressing is one of those staples I make on repeat. It’s lightly sweet, gently sharp, and easy to adjust depending on how strong you like your mustard. Shake it together in minutes and it instantly lifts…
Slow Cooker Chilli
This slow cooker chilli is one of those dependable recipes that looks after itself. Brown everything off, leave it to bubble away, and by the end of the day you have something hearty, comforting and ready to serve. It’s freezer-friendly,…
Beetroot Chutney
This beetroot chutney is sharp, gently sweet and deeply savoury, with apples for balance, fennel seeds for warmth and capers stirred in at the end. It works particularly well with omelets, or served simply with crackers and cheese, and it’s…
Air Fryer Granola
This air fryer granola is one of my favourite quick breakfasts and snacks. Making granola in the air fryer is faster than using the oven and gives an evenly toasted, crunchy result without heating up the whole kitchen. It’s naturally…
Slow Cooker Spaghetti Bolognese
This slow cooker spaghetti bolognese is one of my go-to family meals for busy days. Browning the mince first adds extra flavour, then the slow cooker does the rest, resulting in a rich, comforting sauce with very little hands-on time.…
Slow Cooker Rice Pudding
Slow cooker rice pudding. A nostalgic dessert made with basmati rice for a beautifully fragrant flavour, slow cooked until rich, thick and creamy. Perfect for an easy treat with minimal effort, just top with your favourite jam. Why This Recipe…
Baked Salmon with Ratatouille
This baked salmon with roasted vegetable ratatouille is a slower, flavour-first take on a classic. Instead of simmering the vegetables on the hob, the peppers, onions, courgettes, aubergine and tomatoes are roasted in the oven until soft, caramelised and deeply…
Carrot Cake Muffins
These carrot cake muffins are soft, lightly spiced and topped with creamy frosting and a sprinkle of walnuts for a comforting gluten and lactose-free bake. They’re one of my favourite comfort snacks — perfect for lunchboxes or as a sweet…