Thursday 17 May 2012
Olive Oil

When preparing for a workout we all remember to wear the correct clothing, fill up our water bottle and even check our playlist is up to date - but are we doing enough to prepare our body?

Hot Iceberg Lettuce

With Summer just around the corner, the supermarkets are full of tasty vegetables from Europe perfect for creating delicious summery salads. But here is a very different way to use that popular salad

Thai Green Curry

Why not celebrate the Thai New Year (13th - 15th April 2012) by making an authentic Thai Green Curry from scratch in just 40 minutes, including the green curry paste, using the recipe below

Coffee and Pecan Cake

This cake is recommended by Simply Staffordshire, who say it is wonderful enjoyed with a warming cup of hot chocolate after a long walk with the dog!

Onions

So what is the secret of a good onion gravy? Staffordshire Fine Foods discuss the topic and advise us how to make the best onion gravy around.

family flapjacks

Healthy but nice! It's speculated that carrots help you see in the dark... but one thing is for sure: carrots are cheap, nutritious and very good for you.

Marinated Chilli Chicken

With the cold snap hopefully behind us but a chill still in the air, why not heat things up a little with this fiery Mango and Chilli Marinated Chicken recipe from Chilli guru Dan May's first recipe book

Cream of Peppers

Cream of peppers, oregano and parmigiano, this delicious recipe was developed by MasterChef finalist Sara Danesin. Why not try this easy supper meal one evening soon.

Bacon and pea risotto

Warm up with a deliciously comforting plate of risotto. The beauty behind one of Italy's most famous dishes is it's versatility and, contrary to popular belief, it's simplicity.

salad

Eating to live - or living to eat? It really is true, you are what you eat. Fortunately for all those people who wake up with good intentions, breakfast is the most important meal of the day.