Kristina Freeman

Cream of tomato soup

This soup is a staple. It’s simple, it’s classic, everyone likes it. I remember growing up eating the famous tinned version, but now I live abroad, I have to make it myself if I want it. And I have to say, this one tastes better than the Heinz version. Ingredients 200g vine cherry tomatoes 1Continue reading “Cream of tomato soup”

Avo-banana vanilla smoothie

I love a smoothie to start my day, and what I love most is that there’s a smoothie for every mood. This creamy banana smoothie is the perfect mellow mix to satisfy your smoothie craving when you’re not in the mood to go down the berry or citrus road. It’s also packed with healthy ingredientsContinue reading “Avo-banana vanilla smoothie”

Crepe pancakes

You’re either Team Crepe or Team American Pancake. Or both. I love both for different reasons, but a crepe-style pancake will always have the edge for me because these are the types of pancakes us Brits eat on Shrove Tuesday. Ingredients 125g plain flour 1tbs caster sugar Pinch of salt 2 eggs 270ml milk ofContinue reading “Crepe pancakes”

Strawberry jam

Making jam is so easy. Yet very easy to mess up; trust me, I’ve made many a batch of overcooked candied jam. This recipe gives you a jam that’s just right with a clever little hack. What’s the hack? To make jam set, you need pectin, which is sometimes naturally available in some fruits. UnfortunatelyContinue reading “Strawberry jam”

Homemade granola

I’ve been on a journey recently striving to find the best granola to be found in a supermarket. Then nothing was really fitting the bill, so I just decided to make it myself. And it’s so easy! Basically, just add whatever you want. Ingredients 350g oats (a mix of regular and jumbo oats) Approx 4Continue reading “Homemade granola”

Eton mess

The story goes that, in the 1890s during a cricket match at Eton College, a strawberry meringue dessert (a pavlova?) was dropped. Instead of wasting it and throwing it away, they just served it as the mess that it was; hence ‘Eton Mess’. It was probably one of the best accidents to have ever happened.Continue reading “Eton mess”

Scotch pancakes

These are basically American pancakes but a smaller version. In the UK, we also call these drop scones or Scotch pancakes. You can put whatever you want on top; my preference is maple syrup and some berries. Notes *This recipe involves making a faux buttermilk, so don’t worry if the milk looks lumpy when youContinue reading “Scotch pancakes”

Oat and raisin cookies

I usually opt for a chocolate chip cookie, but these oat and raisin cookies are a refreshing change. They’re also so comforting with a cup of tea. And with all those oats, you can have one for breakfast, right?

Sweet and Sour Chicken Balls

If you grew up in the UK, you’ll be familiar with a good old British Chinese takeaway. And with all that choice on a Chinese menu, what did us 90s kids order? Chicken balls and sweet and sour sauce, of course!