--- title: Simple, Quick and Easy Recipes | cookery description: "cookery | Expert Advice, Made Easy: Flame Tree Recipes, Illustrated ebooks, illustrated books. Quick and easy recipes, practical guides." --- - [Home](https://info.flametreepublishing.com/blog) | - [ Contact & About Us](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/contact-us) T H E   F L A M E   T R E E   B L O G ![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cooking%20HUBSPOT%20peppers.jpg?width=980&height=200&name=cooking%20HUBSPOT%20peppers.jpg "cooking HUBSPOT peppers.jpg") # Cooking & Lifestyle Blog ## [Remembering Gina Steer](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/remembering-gina-steer) Posted by [Matteo Middlemiss](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/author/matteo-middlemiss) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hubfs/IMG-2308.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/remembering-gina-steer) We were very sad to learn that one of our long-time authors and collaborators, Gina Steer, passed away this week. Gina was a foundational figure in our cookery books and we wanted to take a moment to talk about her contributions to our work and the years that we spent collaborating.   [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/remembering-gina-steer) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/remembering-gina-steer#comments-listing) Topics: [cookery](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/cookery) ## [Christmas | Lime & Sesame Turkey Recipe](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/christmas-lime-sesame-turkey-recipe) Posted by [Josie Mitchell](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/author/josie-mitchell) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hubfs/shutterstock_24922255.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/christmas-lime-sesame-turkey-recipe) If you went for the **classic turkey** recipe on Christmas day you're probably looking for something to do with the **leftovers** right about now. Well, look no further. Below is a really **tasty and easy** turkey stir fry recipe that's light, full of flavour and can be served with lots of vegetables, to balance out all the chocolate just a little bit! [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/christmas-lime-sesame-turkey-recipe) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/christmas-lime-sesame-turkey-recipe#comments-listing) Topics: [cookery](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/cookery), [Christmas](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/christmas) ## [Lentil and Rosemary Soup | Quick and Simple Recipes](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/lentil-and-rosemary-soup-quick-and-simple-recipes) Posted by [Josie Mitchell](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/author/josie-mitchell) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hubfs/lentil_soup.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/lentil-and-rosemary-soup-quick-and-simple-recipes) Autumn always passes by in a blur of **walking home through drizzly streets**, standing in your **hot shower** just a little bit longer and **lots and lots of** **comfort food **to keep the chills out. [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/lentil-and-rosemary-soup-quick-and-simple-recipes) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/lentil-and-rosemary-soup-quick-and-simple-recipes#comments-listing) Topics: [Quick and Easy Recipes](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/quick-and-easy-recipes), [cookery](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/cookery) ## [Cheesy Chicken Burgers | Quick and Simple Recipes](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/cheesy-chicken-burgers-quick-and-simple-recipes) Posted by [Matt Knight](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/author/matt-knight) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hubfs/burger_pic.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/cheesy-chicken-burgers-quick-and-simple-recipes) I'm really sorry, but we have to talk about it. **Summer is over.** We enjoyed the sun whilst we could but it's already **starting to get cold**. Annoyingly, it's only going to get colder. For many, this is far from ideal news. However, here at Flame Tree we're putting on our **bravest faces** and trying to embrace the colder seasons.  For instance: with colder weather comes **comfy jumpers! Reading books by the fire!** AND cooking yummy, **hearty food!** [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/cheesy-chicken-burgers-quick-and-simple-recipes) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/cheesy-chicken-burgers-quick-and-simple-recipes#comments-listing) Topics: [Quick and Easy Recipes](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/quick-and-easy-recipes), [cookery](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/cookery) ## [Catalan Fish Stew | Quick and Simple Recipes](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78272/Catalan-Fish-Stew-Quick-and-Simple-Recipes) Posted by [Matt Knight](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/author/matt-knight) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hubfs/fishstewwide.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78272/Catalan-Fish-Stew-Quick-and-Simple-Recipes) **We've been enjoying** some baking-hot weather recently and what better to do when the sun is out, than to enjoy the company of **friends and family?** If you're looking to put together a **tasty meal** you could do worse than this quick and simple recipe for Catalan Fish Stew. With light, **summery flavours** and **healthy fish**, this is a fantastic option when entertaining several people.  [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78272/Catalan-Fish-Stew-Quick-and-Simple-Recipes) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/78272/Catalan-Fish-Stew-Quick-and-Simple-Recipes#comments-listing) Topics: [Quick and Easy Recipes](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/quick-and-easy-recipes), [cookery](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/cookery) ## [Healthy Eating Recipes: Pasta with Courgettes, Rosemary & Lemon](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77425/Healthy-Eating-Recipes-Pasta-with-Courgettes-Rosemary-Lemon) Posted by [Gillian Whitaker](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/author/gillian-whitaker) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hs-fs/file-3071774470-jpg/images/recipe-image-legacy-id--4067_10.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77425/Healthy-Eating-Recipes-Pasta-with-Courgettes-Rosemary-Lemon) So, it's **Day Seven into the new year**, a full week after those resolutions have been determinedly made; enough time indeed for the initial enthusiasm to wear off and ambition to fade. Now is the time to stay strong! We have vowed to make this year a great one, to be a better person, to make those steps towards **a happier and healthier life**. What better way to keep up the good work than with a simple **low fat** recipe that doesn't compromise on taste  – that can even fill you with that heady optimism to believe that everything is possible, that eating healthily really isn't difficult at all.     [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77425/Healthy-Eating-Recipes-Pasta-with-Courgettes-Rosemary-Lemon) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77425/Healthy-Eating-Recipes-Pasta-with-Courgettes-Rosemary-Lemon#comments-listing) Topics: [Quick and Easy Recipes](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/quick-and-easy-recipes), [healthy eating](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/healthy-eating), [cookery](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/cookery) ## [Chargrilled Mediterranean Vegetable Salad | Quick Simple Recipes](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77417/Chargrilled-Mediterranean-Vegetable-Salad-Quick-Simple-Recipes) Posted by [Matt Knight](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/author/matt-knight) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hs-fs/file-3071758500-jpg/images/sou-64-edit.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77417/Chargrilled-Mediterranean-Vegetable-Salad-Quick-Simple-Recipes) **Hooray, it's the new year!** However, there's no doubt some of us over-indulged during the festive period, and I for one am certainly not excempt from blame. So, like many others across the world, now is the time where I feel like I could benefit from bucking up my ideas and **getting healthy again**.  [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77417/Chargrilled-Mediterranean-Vegetable-Salad-Quick-Simple-Recipes) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/77417/Chargrilled-Mediterranean-Vegetable-Salad-Quick-Simple-Recipes#comments-listing) Topics: [Quick and Easy Recipes](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/quick-and-easy-recipes), [healthy eating](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/healthy-eating), [cookery](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/cookery) ## [The Body Book, Cooking with Coolio, plus a Simple, Healthy Recipe](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/76812/The-Body-Book-Cooking-with-Coolio-plus-a-Simple-Healthy-Recipe) Posted by [Matt Knight](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/author/matt-knight) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hs-fs/file-1693103019-jpg/images/51wsxm672ol._sx258_bo1%2c204%2c203%2c200_.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/76812/The-Body-Book-Cooking-with-Coolio-plus-a-Simple-Healthy-Recipe) **There is a lot of celebrity advice out there. **This year Cameron Diaz's *The Body Book* has had a sterling run, featuring highly in Amazon's 'Health, Fitness & Dieting' list (currently residing at #7 despite being published in January). If 2014 has proved anything, it's that the trend of **celebrity endorsed health books** is not in decline. [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/76812/The-Body-Book-Cooking-with-Coolio-plus-a-Simple-Healthy-Recipe) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/76812/The-Body-Book-Cooking-with-Coolio-plus-a-Simple-Healthy-Recipe#comments-listing) Topics: [Quick and Easy Recipes](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/quick-and-easy-recipes), [cookery](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/cookery), [cooking on a budget](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/cooking-on-a-budget) ## [Simple Recipes: Turkey Hash with Potato and Beetroot](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/76805/Simple-Recipes-Turkey-Hash-with-Potato-and-Beetroot) Posted by [Catherine Taylor](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/author/catherine-taylor) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hs-fs/file-1683938229-jpg/images/shutterstock_133681769_copy.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/76805/Simple-Recipes-Turkey-Hash-with-Potato-and-Beetroot) It's that time of the year again: **leaves are starting to change colour,** sweaters are reappearing and **students are going back to school.** Now is the time when everybody re-evaluates his or her budget, and for most students that means **spending the bare minimum** on food. Well, as a fellow student, I can tell you that a small food budget means much more than eating **canned soup every night!** It's completely possible to cook **beautiful and delicious** meals with little money. [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/76805/Simple-Recipes-Turkey-Hash-with-Potato-and-Beetroot) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/76805/Simple-Recipes-Turkey-Hash-with-Potato-and-Beetroot#comments-listing) Topics: [Quick and Easy Recipes](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/quick-and-easy-recipes), [student recipes](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/student-recipes), [cookery](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/cookery), [cooking on a budget](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/topic/cooking-on-a-budget) ## [Easy Cheap Recipes for Students: Egg & Bacon Pie](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/76365/Easy-Cheap-Recipes-for-Students-Egg-Bacon-Pie) Posted by [Catherine Taylor](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/author/catherine-taylor) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hs-fs/file-1383534113-jpg/images/egg_and_bacon_pie%2c_student_recipe.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/simple-recipes/bid/76365/Easy-Cheap-Recipes-for-Students-Egg-Bacon-Pie) It's that time of year when nervous hands will be opening **exam results** envelopes, hoping that those extra hours spent playing Grand Theft Auto instead of revising ecosystem nutrient cycles hasn't ruined their chances of getting into Molecular Biology at Cardiff. 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