New Year, Simple Meals: Quick Cooking Tips
Now that the Christmas feast has finally taken a well-deserved nap and the tinsel is being rehung in the attic — hooray, we survived! — it’s time to reclaim the kitchen without boring your taste buds or tossing the leftovers. After days of mustard, pickled herring, sticky sweets and everything in between, it’s perfectly fine to crave something light, tasty, and gentle on the stomach. But who says “light” has to mean “bland”? In this group I’ll show you how to turn post-holiday leftovers into brand-new favorites with a few clever moves: bright salads with roasted root veg, quick soups that warm without weighing you down, and flavor-packed wraps where holiday ham becomes the star of lunch again. We’ll also do easy breakfast ideas that give steady energy (no sugar crashes), and 20-minute meals perfect for the in-between days or busy weeknights. Expect lots of laughs, practical tricks from my 35 years as a chef, and time-saving tips that actually work. I’ll share video demos, simple recipe cards, and genius leftover hacks so nothing goes to waste. No pretension — just good food and fun in the kitchen, whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned skillet-slinger. Don’t throw away the holiday flavors — reinvent them! Join me for a series of quick clips where we make: - Velvety root-vegetable soup from leftover roasted veg - Crispy pan-toasted sandwiches with holiday ham and apple compote - Energizing breakfast bowls with homemade granola in minutes Tell me what’s taking up space in your fridge — I’ll pick a few favorites and do live recipe demos next week. Subscribe to get full access to recipes, courses and videos. Let’s make cooking easy, joyful, and utterly delicious — fresh energy after the holidays, no fuss required!