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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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Top Splurge Restaurants for Lottery Winners and Billionaires

So what do you do when you win the lottery? …

ByNancyFeb 4, 2019
The Beginner’s Guide to Becoming a Good Cook

The Beginner’s Guide to Becoming a Good Cook

Being a good cook means more than just throwing something…

ByNancyMay 25, 2021
The Christmas Dinner From Hell

The Christmas Dinner From Hell

As you can no doubt tell from the title of…

ByNancyJul 12, 2021
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Easy Carbonara Recipe

A carbonara dish is perfect for a dinner party and…

ByNancyAug 5, 2019
Authentic Mexican Foods You Should Try in Mexico

Authentic Mexican Foods You Should Try in Mexico

If you want to have more than a sample of…

ByNancyDec 18, 2019
My Favourite Things To Do With The Humble Potato

My Favourite Things To Do With The Humble Potato

One of my all-time favourite ingredients is the humble, but…

ByNancyJun 19, 2020

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Make Your Own Yogurt

Make Your Own Yogurt

ByNancyAug 7, 20193 min read

There is something very satisfying about making something yourself; whether it’s a nice meal or something less involving, you get the pleasure of seeing the results of your hard work! Where are we going with this? Well, we’re talking about yogurt, and rather than buying it at the local supermarket, making it yourself! How do … Read more

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Easy Carbonara Recipe

ByNancyAug 5, 20193 min read

A carbonara dish is perfect for a dinner party and quite an indulgent meal. Pasta carbonara is a carb-heavy meal, and so you don’t need large portions to get rid…

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Exciting Decorating Ideas For Your Kitchen

ByNancyJul 27, 20193 min read

As you can guess from the rest of the posts on this blog I spend a lot of time in my kitchen.  I therefore take the look and feel of…

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How to Organise the Perfect Birthday Party

ByNancyJul 5, 20193 min read

Organising the perfect birthday party can be difficult, and the host or hostess often feels the party pressure in advance of the big day. Regardless of whom you are throwing…

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6 Surprising Health Benefits of Honey

ByNancyJun 11, 20193 min read

Honey has been used for thousands of years as a health benefactor. With practical uses that extend far beyond just a natural food sweetener, honey has properties that impact both…

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Creating your own ‘Masterchef’ kitchen

ByNancyJun 8, 20195 min read

A kitchen should be a place of culinary inspiration, whether its occupant is a professional chef or a talented amateur or home cook. The best way to emulate a professional…

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My Favourite Kitchen Apps

ByNancyMay 31, 20193 min read

We live in a very technologically advanced age so it seems fitting that I tell you about some of my favourite smartphone and tablet apps.  As well as recipes from…

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About Burning Salad

ByNancyApr 30, 20192 min read

I’m Nancy McCall, 40 years young, living life in Manchester and finding every excuse to laugh along the way. When I’m not wrangling office paperwork or having a pint with…

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Stuck for dinner party ideas? Why not pie and mash?

ByNancyMar 2, 20193 min read

The last time you had guests around for dinner, do you remember how long it took for you to decide what to eat, buy in all the ingredients, prepare the…

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The Amazing Health Benefits of Oranges

ByNancyFeb 25, 20193 min read

We all love to snack on delicious, juicy oranges! However, did you know that Vitamin C rich oranges not only help in boosting immunity but also works as a great…

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My Top Ten Tips For Throwing A Great Dinner Party

ByNancyFeb 20, 20194 min read

As my skills in the kitchen have improved I have held some dinner parties, most of which were far more successful than that infamous Christmas dinner.  Although it can be…

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Essential Ingredients For Spanish Cuisine

ByNancyFeb 13, 20193 min read

There are some ingredients that you can’t make authentic tasting food from a particular region without.  In this post I delve into Spanish cooking and share with you 5 very…

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Top Splurge Restaurants for Lottery Winners and Billionaires

ByNancyFeb 4, 20193 min read

So what do you do when you win the lottery?  Perhaps a long holiday or perhaps youwant that big house you have always dreamed of having.  What you might find…

Finest restaurants the Las Vegas casinos have to offer

Finest restaurants the Las Vegas casinos have to offer

ByNancyFeb 2, 20192 min read

If you ever decide to go to Las Vegas, you will be struck by the way everything is extreme and excessive.You may have seen a few casino styles games at…

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Top Tips For De-cluttering Your Kitchen

ByNancyJan 29, 20193 min read

We all know that cooking can be therapeutic and leisurely, but it can be more stressful by cluttered and disorganised kitchen. Through a few simple tips such as clearing out…


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.