The Honest Cooks is now LIVE!

The Honest Cooks is now LIVE!

You may have already guessed by now that my partner and I are completely food-obsessed. We travel to eat, and when we’re not travelling, we love to experiment in the kitchen – constantly inspired by dishes we eat, menus we read or passionate chefs we come across. We really do believe in flavours not fads. […]

The Best Lasagne Recipe

The Best Lasagne Recipe

Whether there’s any real truth in it, they say you’re meant to ‘fuel up,’ or ‘carb load’ before a big running event. And that’s exactly what I did. The night before my last half-marathon race, I conjured up the best lasagne recipe yet. This lasagne is honestly so tasty and satisfying. It’s the perfect dish to treat yourself if you’re after […]

Pea and Basil Soup

Pea and Basil Soup

This really is the easiest recipe for a delicious Pea and Basil Soup. The ingredients are all incredibly healthy, so you can enjoy every bit of it knowing this comforting soup is entirely good for you. To complete a wonderful vegetarian dinner, serve up as a starter with some warm, crusty bread followed by Aubergine Rolls with Ricotta & Spinach or […]

Easy & Healthy Dip Recipes

Easy & Healthy Dip Recipes

This is another one of my favourite healthy dip recipes from Julie Montague’s Superfoods cook book. Another one of my favourites from her book is this Roasted Cauliflower with Turmeric Dressing recipe. She’s spiced up your average hummus recipes into something really special. These are the perfect alternative dips to impress guests, family or to […]

Roasted Cauliflower with Turmeric Dressing

Roasted Cauliflower with Turmeric Dressing

My best friend recently gave me Julie Montagu’s new cook book, Superfoods: The Flexible Approach to Eating More Superfoods. The yogi/nutritionist has created this incredible book that honestly makes nutritious, healthy cooking so simple, easy and enjoyable. I adore this book! While flipping through each glossy page, this Roasted Cauliflower with Turmeric Dressing recipe really […]

Aubergine Rolls with Ricotta & Spinach

Aubergine Rolls with Ricotta & Spinach

This Aubergine Rolls with Ricotta & Spinach dish is my new favourite dinner. They are honestly freakin’ delicious. I made it for my sister and her husband a few nights ago and it was an absolute hit.  I really love this as a healthy, warming vegetarian dinner option. To be honest anything that involves grilled cheese does it for […]

Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto Recipe

Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto Recipe

If I’m having a dinner party or just want to cook an impressive meal, this mushroom and asparagus risotto recipe is one of my go-to’s. It’s easy to serve, warming and comforting. Ideal for the winter months. Although creating perfect risotto takes some time and effort, it’s definitely worth it when you get to see the delighted reactions from your […]

Quinoa & Roast Vegetable Salad with Feta

Quinoa & Roast Vegetable Salad with Feta

You may have already guessed now, I’m a huge lover of nutritious, hearty salads, especially this Quinoa & Roast Vegetable Salad with Feta. It is so good! I’ve started including quinoa in a lot of my meals now. As well as really enjoying the nutty, chewy taste of these grains, they’re incredibly good for you. […]

Dining in Nahm, Bangkok

Dining in Nahm, Bangkok

My sister and I booked dinner at Nahm in Bangkok, after discovering it’s one of the Worlds Top 50 restaurants as well as being voted no.1 in ‘Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants’. It’s owned by the famous Australian chef David Thompson who also has a Nahm restaurant in London. We put on our best dresses, slipped our heels on and […]

Chia Seed Pudding Recipe

Chia Seed Pudding Recipe

I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to discover chia seed puddings. These little gel-like seeds are amazingly nutritious and so easy to prepare. You buy them as tiny, black seeds, and when soaked in liquid they absorb up to 12 times their weight! They really do help keep you full, and are packed with essential […]