Make a Generous Mince Pie this Christmas

This year, don’t make any old mince pie – make a Generous Mince Pie (GMP) with this super recipe from renowned chef Rose Elliot. The pies are ‘generous’ because the specialist ingredients are all ethically sourced and ensure a fair price is given to the farmers and growers. In addition, when you buy the Super Fruit Mix from the ethical website www.ethicallyessential.coop 15% of the cost goes straight to Caring at Christmas. So as you help yoursel... [more]

The simple way to lose weight without losing your mind - cook yourself thin

Dieticians and nutritionists agree that low-fat, low-calorie cooking skills, along with a basic knowledge of food labels and portion sizes are the key to keeping trim. The fact is, most of us don’t need to revolutionise our eating habits, we just need to tweak a few things. To drop a dress size in 6 weeks the average woman only needs to lose between 1 + 2lbs a week. The first ‘Cook Yourself Thin’ book was the sensation of 2007, selling 135, 0... [more]

Cook delicious meals this Christmas without following elaborate recipes and overspending

When it comes to food, many people are unsure about how to produce good quality meals on a reasonable budget. A recent poll of British adults reveals that growing concerns about the credit crunch this Christmas will force people to cut back the amount spent on gifts and food and drink. The poll estimates that a total of £2.7 billion will be slashed from spending and reveals that 9% of those interviewed will cancel having friends and family over f... [more]

RECIPES FOR A REASON

Calling all chefs, cooks and supporters of U.S. troops. A Juneau woman wants your recipes for a cookbook so that the proceeds can benefit injured Alaskan service members and their families.

This week's recipes from the L.A. Times Test Kitchen

Wanna know what to do with lemons besides making lemonade? Food editor Russ Parsons is here to help: I'm writing this column having just spent an hour with our local fruit gleaner picking tangelos from my tree. We must have...

V-Day recipes: Cocoa pancakes, Choco blocks and more

With Valentine's Day around the corner we bring you some easy-to-make lip-smacking recipes courtesy Food Food, the lifestyle and entertainment channel.

About.com Launches Free Cooking App with Thousands of Recipes, Expert Tutorials and Kitchen Tools

About.com has expanded its mobile presence with the launch of Real Recipes, a free app for iPhone and iPod Touch that delivers the recipes and expertise of About.co

RECIPES: Wholemeal Pikelets - Sweet & Savoury

Use this wholemeal pikelet base to cook nutritious sweet or savoury snacks for the kids.

mikes recipes - Feb 1

Ravioli With Brown Butter and Sage Recipe | Real Simple Recipes Pasta With Peppers and Mozzarella | Real Simple Recipes Pesto Pasta With Green Beans and Potatoes | Real Simple . . .

Cook du Jour Suze McClellan loves converting recipes

Martha Stewart's coconut cake may be blissful, but it's Suze McClellan's adaptation of this timeless classic that really takes the cake. Her relentless pursuit of perfecting this dessert eventually landed her honors at the Ventura County Fair. Putting her own spin on recipes is an area McClellan excels in and there's hardly anyone who does it better.

mikes recipes - Jan 29

Bucatini With Turkey Sausage and Zucchini | Real Simple Recipes Tortellini With Butternut Squash, Mushrooms, and Fontina | Real Simple Recipes Ginger-Marinated Steak and Noodle . . .

mikes recipes - Jan 31

Sweet Pea and Potato Pasta | Real Simple Recipes Spaghetti With Turkey Meatballs (Reader Recipe from Nancy London) | Real Simple Recipes Fettuccine With Lima Beans, Peas, . . .

Romantic Recipes: Valentine's Day Dinner For Two

There's nothing more romantic than a private dinner for two when you want to spend some time with your significant other this coming Valentine's Day. And you don't need to make reservations weeks in advance or pay a pretty sum for dinner out.