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.

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My Tasty Keto Kokosmakronen Recipe

The ketogenic diet has taken the world by storm, revolutionizing…

ByNancyDec 21, 2024
The Christmas Dinner From Hell

The Christmas Dinner From Hell

As you can no doubt tell from the title of…

ByNancyJul 12, 2021
Traditional English Food you must try in London

Traditional English Food you must try in London

Over the years, the cuisine of London has strongly been…

ByNancyJan 8, 2021
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Exciting Decorating Ideas For Your Kitchen

As you can guess from the rest of the posts…

ByNancyJul 27, 2019
A delicious pasta salad!

How Long Does Pasta Salad Last in the Fridge?

When it comes to meal planning, pasta salad is one…

ByNancyJul 31, 2023
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How to Organise the Perfect Birthday Party

Organising the perfect birthday party can be difficult, and the…

ByNancyJul 5, 2019

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Girls’ only dinner party ideas

Girls’ only dinner party ideas

ByNancySep 7, 20203 min read

It is not always necessary for girls to have a night out to enjoy themselves. A dinner party just for the girls is a great night in, and gives a hostess a chance to dust off her apron and show off some of her culinary skills. Planning a menu Whether a hostess wants to try … Read more

How to keep those New Year’s ‘eat healthy’ resolutions

How to keep those New Year’s ‘eat healthy’ resolutions

ByNancyAug 28, 20202 min read

It’s cold, it’s wet and it’s miserable outside – all of the things that make us want to abandon our New Year’s resolutions, in favour of snuggling up in front…

5 Tips For Swapping Processed Food With Natural Food

5 Tips For Swapping Processed Food With Natural Food

ByNancyJul 28, 20203 min read

I, like most people, used to be seriously addicted to processed foods.  How could I resist?  They were packaged attractively, convenient and just always hit the right spot – particularly…

A History of African Cuisine

A History of African Cuisine

ByNancyJul 27, 20203 min read

If you think North America is diverse, you haven’t been to the beautiful continent of Africa. You may not have realized, but there is actually a lot of African inspired…

A competent gas equipment company should do gas repair

A competent gas equipment company should do gas repair

ByNancyJul 10, 20203 min read

People always want the gas heating system that they install must function continuously without any hassles afterwards. There are plenty of different gases heating devices installed at various residential and…

Bacon Salad

Bacon Salad

ByNancyJul 3, 20204 min read

It was already heard countless times how bacon can affect the health badly. Unfortunately for bacon lovers, there are mentions of negative influences of this popular part of breakfast wherever…

My Favourite Things To Do With The Humble Potato

My Favourite Things To Do With The Humble Potato

ByNancyJun 19, 20203 min read

One of my all-time favourite ingredients is the humble, but very versatile potato. So many of my favourite dishes include potato! Whether it is a straight up and honest baked…

How to Create the Perfect Mini Barbecue Sliders

How to Create the Perfect Mini Barbecue Sliders

ByNancyJun 10, 20203 min read

With summer just around the corner, it’s time to test out new recipes that would be perfect for any type of summer bash. Sliders are an iconic summer food as…

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Simple Ways to Keep Your Monthly Expenses to a Minimum

ByNancyJun 3, 20203 min read

Coupons Everybody knows that it is not only becoming harder to earn an honest dollar but to stretch it as far as you used to. Or, should we say, stretch…

Best Cheese Festivals

Best Cheese Festivals

ByNancyMay 30, 20204 min read

Do you like a bit of cheddar on toast or do you prefer some fine and blue Stilton with grapes and some water biscuits? Whether you like mild and firm,…

Best Places to Grab a Hearty Meal While in Leeds

Best Places to Grab a Hearty Meal While in Leeds

ByNancyMay 25, 20203 min read

Visiting Leeds on work or leisure? This destination offers a wide variety of cuisines to give your taste buds an adventure of a lifetime. While our tastes may be influenced…

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4 Ingredients That Are Essential For Great Italian Cooking

ByNancyMay 10, 20203 min read

Italian cuisine is similar to a lot of other Mediterranean cuisines; it focuses on natural and simple ingredients that are cooked to perfection so their flavours shine.  In this post…

Use Knowledge You Have To Earn Money

Use Knowledge You Have To Earn Money

ByNancyApr 22, 20203 min read

Ever since I started this blog to chart my progression from a really bad cook into a reasonably ok cook, I have enjoyed sharing my experiences and tips with my…

street food

Street Food: The Complete Guide To What’s Hot

ByNancyApr 6, 20204 min read

Every country in the world has their individual style of street food. In simple terms, street food is the snack that urbanites grab whilst they’re on the go and need…

Top Breakfast Snacks You Shouldn’t Eat

Top Breakfast Snacks You Shouldn’t Eat

ByNancyMar 25, 20202 min read

Eating the right foods at breakfast time is essential if you want to set yourself up properly for the day ahead. You need foods that release energy slowly to guarantee…


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.