Tiny Test Kitchen

When I first became pregnant the largest change, other than the earlier night and the no drinking, was my diet. You become aware in a way that most people do not have to worry about that everything you put in your body has to be healthful and nurturing. Essentially, your baby is what you eat! […]

Goodness, goodness, goodness! It is hard to believe that we left for our Thanksgiving trip a week ago and with it my last post! Apologies on the massive gap (perhaps my longest yet, oops!) But rest assured I do have some holiday treats and goodies and some things that are not quite so seasonal but […]

Now I know that I talk about potatoes a lot, I mean I do have recipes for Creamy, Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, an Easy Potato Salad (and working on another one with bacon, peppers and scallions!), Homity Pie, the Ultimate Potato Gratin, I’ve used them in my Pork and Potato Croquettes and […]

I know this is going to come as a surprise to most of you but… shepherd’s pie is made with lamb and not beef. I know, I know, I know… You have spent your whole lives believing otherwise but no. Surely the clue is in the name? Shepherds look after sheep ergo shepherd’s pie is […]

These potatoes are just the thing when you want something a little different from regular mashed potatoes. I make Creamy, Buttery Mashed Potatoes all the time but sometimes feel like mixing it up. With almost no extra work, I am able to whip these up in the same length of time. Roasting the garlic tastes […]

Even though parts of the country do not seem to know this, it is October. In most parts of the country, including New York, this dish is perfect this time of year but not so much in others… Yes, Raleigh I am talking to you! The hubbie and I just spent a weekend down in […]

In the neighborhood we live in, a sandwich place opened up a little while ago. My husband was instantly enarmored with the prospect of quick meals and was extremely excited about it being in our building. I, while more hestitant, would also press my face against the glass to see the progress the builders were […]

Even though we are still experiencing summer here in New York we did have a ropey patch of weather last week. When it begins to rain and get chilly all I crave is familiar comfort food. As I am sure everyone knows, bangers and mash are traditionally English (with a name like that where else […]

If this dish sounds original, it is because it is probably is. One cold and rainy Saturday morning the hubbie and I woke up slightly worse for wear and absolutely famished. Due to the miserable weather and thumping headaches we were completely unwilling to brave the outdoors to find a brunch spot or even to […]

Even though I am a pretty strict carnivore (that can be a thing, right?), growing up I loved visiting Cranks with my mum and my sister. While I can’t remember the location we went to (Mum, maybe you can help me?), I do remember walking down the stairs from street level and joining the long […]