Sophie Cook

Thanks Linda I've downloaded the app - looks great. I'll share with you all of my discoveries!

Thanks Heidi, yes as far as i am aware it's ok to have fat Have lots of good ideas now thanks to all above.

Thanks, these fish dishes look incredible

No preference! I'm open to any cuisine. Sorry not very specific here!

Thanks Smithy, yep she can eat veg and fruit as far as I'm aware (just not carb heavy ones like potatoes!). Souffle and crustless quiche sounds like a good idea!

I'm having some friends over for dinner next week - one is on a strict no carb diet for a month. I wanted to make something that everyone can enjoy that's low in carb. Does anyone have any good/impressive meal ideas that may be appropriate? Apart from the usual fish/meat & veg. Thanks! Sophie

Here's a photo of a recent watermelon salad I made. Perfect in Summer! You can read the recipe here.

Kerry - I made your recipe last night. Delicious! Thanks for sharing. The pecans work really well. I had to cook them for a little longer - weren't quite ready at the time stated above.

Yeah - that's why I originally thought they sounded sickly, as i've seen a few recipes with white chocolate in. Basically brownies with white choc instead of dark. Thanks,

Hi Smithy, Yes, that's what I was referring too. Are they made with White Chocolate usually? I've never heard of them over here in the UK before!

YUM - thank you, this recipe sounds amazing. I love Pecans Ok, definitely making this tonight. Going to see my Grandad tomorrow so wanted to take something nice along. Cheers!

Hello, I've just come across a recipe for blondies and I'm intrigued, never seen this before. Are they nice? Or too sickly? I think I may make these this evening. Thanks, Sophie

Yum! These trifles look amazing. I've never made one with as many layers as these and I'll be altering mine next time. I've attached a pic of my usual trifle. I use jam rolypoly at the bottom, I love the effect it creates against the glass

I'm going to try and make this, looks amazing. Will let you know how I get on!

My Favourite Italian Recipes are: Hare Ragu with Papperdelle Bucatini All'Amatriciana (Bucatini has to be fresh!!) and I love Cotechino (sausage type thing) with lentils and pureed potato. I think this is a new yeas eve special. mmm

My top favourite is Millefoglie, closely followed by Cannolli!

If you're after something super quick and simple Cacio e Pepe is a winner every time! I always use the recipe from Giallo Zafferano: http://ricette.giallozafferano.it/Spaghetti-Cacio-e-Pepe.html

Thanks Duvel, this looks really interesting. I love japanese desserts, so I'm definitely going to try this one out!

I love Italian food - would be interested to get everyone's opinion on what they consider to be the best Italian places to eat in London? My top are: 1. Edera, Holland Park 2. Ostuni, Queens Park I'm sure there are many more out there!

For me, it has to be these (in priority order!): 1. Ramen from kitakata, japan (pictured!) 2. Laksa 3. Vietnamese Pho

Just made some cantucci! Pistachio, Almond and Lemon flavour.

Wow! Thank you guys. This information is very useful. Jacques Genin looks incredible, I'll definitely give that a try and let you know how I get on. Fantastic, will give all of these resources a read Cheers

Thanks for the kind welcome Leslie! I've followed your advice added my site to the signature (although it won't allow me to add the actual link). I really like pastries, a good meat roast and I've recently learnt more about Italian cuisine. I'm looking forward to contributing to the forum. Glad to hear that you've visited our website. If you have any feedback or suggestions on how it could be improved I'd love to hear. Many thanks, Sophie

Hello! Visiting paris next month. Anyone know which patisseries are the best in town? Thanks

Hello, I'd like to introduce myself to the forum! I run a cooking website with my sister www.cookscook.co.uk We like to provide a selection of healthy, balanced, yet tasty recipes with the occasional naughty treat thrown in! I've joined the forum to find out more about certain cooking techniques and to make relationships with other food-fans Thanks,