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Italian Nonna’s Penicillin soup (Sometimes call Nonna’s Italian Penicillin Soup) is exactly what you need when you’re feeling under the weather, you’re cold, or sad or just need a hug! Made with vegetables, chicken and tiny pasta shapes, this will have you on your feet in no time!

Spice Rack Essentials. What herbs and spices should I buy for my perfect spice rack?

 How to think like a cook (for beginners!) If you're completely new to cooking it all may seem really daunting. You get swamped by recipes and cooking videos. Now recipes are fabulous for what they are, a guide to recreate a dish that someone has already made. I want...

Here are some things I would never buy and the reasons why Pre-made packet flavouring mixes I never buy pre-made packet flavouring mixes for things like shepherd's pie or sausage casserole.  Why? Usually, all they are is a mix of herbs and spices, with a little added...

Kitchen Cupboard Staples - here are 12 useful ingredients to keep in your kitchen cupboard. Here are some of the kitchen cupboard staples I always keep in stock. This isn't an exhaustive list, or we'd be here all day, and I'd be like the best from the east coming back...

If you want a tasty but rather indulgent breakfast or brunch idea, this fluffy American pancakes recipe is just the ticket! Serve the pancakes with lashings of crispy streaky bacon and maple syrup, or add a dusting of icing sugar and your favourite fresh fruit and honey if you’re feeling more virtuous!

Broccoli and King Prawn Risotto Recipe This gorgeous summery broccoli and king prawn risotto recipe is perfect when you need something quick and easy that tastes fantastic but takes minimal effort!  I added courgette for a little extra flavour,  but you can leave that...

This quick and easy tagliatelle carbonara recipe uses simple ingredients which are combined to make a comforting dinner suitable for any night of the week. Serve with a side salad and lashings of crusty garlic bread. If you don't have tagliatelle, you can use...

Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe If you have any leftover chicken from a roast chicken dinner, or some leftover cooked chicken thighs or legs you can make a tasty roast chicken salad sandwich. This is perfect with a little salad cream and a cup of tea. You could toast...

Quick and easy Ginger Biscuit recipe These ginger biscuits are quick and easy to make. They make the perfect accompaniment to a steaming hot cup of tea on a cosy autumn afternoon and are fast enough to make if you discover that you have friends and family on the way...

Chicken and Green Pesto Pasta Recipe Succulent pieces of chicken are combined with tangy green pesto and zingy parmesan cheese in this delicious chicken and green pesto pasta recipe. This recipe is inspired by a dish my daughter once ate in an Italian restaurant. I...

This egg sandwich recipe is perfect for packed lunches and picnics. You could add salad cream or mayo, or watercress, cress, crispy bacon bits or prawns to make it taste extra special.