Burning Hot Food Trends and Insights From My Kitchen to Yours
My name’s Nancy and yes, I was once so bad at cooking that I burned a salad! (At least the chicken)
Now, I’m much better at it and the only thing burning is belly fat as I craft deliciously healthy recipes that compliment my workout routine.
Recent Burns
5 Great Things To Make With Tomatoes
I love tomatoes almost as much as I love potatoes and are the base ingredient for a lot of the sauces I make. If you are bored with having tomatoes the same way then I hope the following list of my favourite uses of this bright red and sweet vegetable help to inspire you to … Read more
The 6 Best Chocolate Desserts to Have After a Meal
After eating a meal, many of us crave something sweet. Something sweet after eating actually helps our brains know that mealtime is over, so it can stop you from eating…
My Favourite Must Have Kitchen Gadgets Part 1
If you are passionate about cooking and experimenting in the kitchen like I am, there will be gadgets that you won’t feel confident cooking without. Below is a list of…
2 Quick facts you didn’t know about food!
There are many ‘food facts’ you can find online or in books, and they often leave you feeling either squeamish about what you’re eating, or just plain confused! In this…
Jenny’s Warm Chicken Caesar Salad
Finally, A Meal I Can Be Proud Of! Well folks a few years ago, it happened. After the disaster that Christmas dinner turned into, you’d think that I would have…
Traditional English Food you must try in London
Over the years, the cuisine of London has strongly been influenced by Eastern, Asian and Continental European cultures and ideas. Modern English cuisine has deftly adopted the flavours and aroma…
Top Tips For Reducing Food Wastage
Food wastage can be the biggest loss financially a family will lose. Many people throw away food without even thinking about the money they have just wasted. But with a…
My Top 5 Favourite Uniquely British Desserts And Puddings
Although Britain is famous for its very hardy and filling savoury dishes, such as the full English fried breakfast and the Sunday roast dinner with all the trimmings, we also…
Top Side Dishes for your Hog Roast Party
Hosting a party can be hard work and this really is the case when you have so much to think about on the day. After all, there might not be…
My Top 5 Food Blogging Tips
If you are thinking about starting up a food blog, then I wholeheartedly encourage you to do so and wish you all the success in the world with it. In…
5 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Coffee
Photo by Demi DeHerrera on Unsplash Whether you enjoy the odd cup in the morning or you’re a slave to caffeine, you may have received conflicting information about the benefits…
A Beginner’s Guide to Healthy Breakfast
It’s become a bit of a mantra in recent years that a good breakfast will set you up for the rest of the day. Don’t be intimidated by complex recipes…
My Favourite Must Have Kitchen Gadgets Part 2
The following is more of the kitchen devices and gadgets that I would recommend to anyone who is as passionate and serious about cooking and baking as I am. I…
Manifesto For A Mind-Blowing Summer
Manifesto For a Mind-Blowing Summer Summer is many people’s favourite time of year. It’s understandable. Sunlight warms and bronzes our skin. Our work commitments are fewer. We finally have a…
10 Things You Can Do With Olive Oil
Olive oil isn’t just used in cooking you know; it’s actually a wonder product that we can use in many different situations. You won’t believe the amount of things we…

Hi, I’m Nancy McCall and I AM that friend you know who could actually be so bad at cooking to have burnt a salad!
I learned from it though and kept at it through trial, error and so many kitchen disasters. But eventually, I was able to create some amazing dishes that have become family favorites. And now, I want to share my love for cooking with all of you through this blog.
Here at Burning Salad, I believe that anyone can learn how to cook delicious and nutritious meals. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or an experienced chef – with the right guidance and perseverance, you can create mouth-watering dishes in your own kitchen.