The six best pancake recipes for Shrove Tuesday

With Pancake Day fast approaching it’s time to prepare for the big occasion. Traditionally the day where rich, fatty ingredients like eggs, milk and butter are used…

Mark Hix’s easy brunch dishes to make this weekend

Contrary to popular belief, brunch actually originated in England in the late 19th century and then caught on in America in the 1930s. Back in my days…

Best sweet and savoury pancake recipes: 10 easy fillings and topping ideas

Makes 5 pancakes Ingredients 100g plain flour 1 egg, plus an extra egg yolk for a super-silky texture 200ml milk 50g butter, melted, plus extra for greasing the…

Three of the best one-pot wonders for winter

If I’m not hosting, then during the winter months I am all about bowl food. It’s the edible equivalent of a blanket and open fire (which I…

Three easy ways to boost your breakfast

Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day or is this merely a marketing gimmick dreamed up by breakfast food companies?  The latest research on…