Welcome to Fuss Free Flavours where I share easy delicious recipes with step by step instructions & tutorials that you will make again (and again)!
Ever since 2007 when I started this website I’ve shared recipes for achievable and affordable meals for busy people on a budget who don’t want to compromise on flavour.
After working in financial services for 20 years I decided to go full time on the website, sharing the recipes that I’d always cooked and enjoyed after a busy day at work.
I’ve nearly aways cooked for two, here in the UK more people live in a two person household than any other size, so many of my recipes are for two (or for one to eat twice). When a recipe serves more (nearly all curries, stews and soups) I give clear instructions on how to keep, freeze and reheat! I love to be able to cook once and eat twice or more!
As well as telling you how to make a recipe I also explain the why – I want everyone to be a better cook and to understand why things work in the kitchen, and how to recognise a recipe that won’t work (not one of mine!).
Why cook recipes from Fuss Free Favours?
- The site is packed with easy delicious recipes that serve two.
- I’ve had a busy job – I know that you want hands off recipes that are quick to make after a frantic day at work. This is the food I used to make after a long day in the office and long commute home.
- Everyday ingredients – aside from a few store cupboard items you want to be able to pick everything up at a small local supermarket.
- Flexible & adaptable recipes – we all have different tastes – and can’t always get all the ingredients – I run through variations and adaptations for every recipe.
- My kitchen is tiny – I understand that everyone does not have a show kitchen and acres of space.
- Where a recipe serves more than two I’ll show you how to make the most of the leftovers (freeze and reheat for another day) – I hate food waste as much as anyone!
- Fakeaways glore – you need never eat in again!
- Easy lunch ideas especially for those who work from home – you do not want to spend your break prepping food but also I know you want to eat well.
- Easy small batch bakes for smaller households – I’ve needed to bake for more than half a dozen about 4 times in as any years, I love to bake for two!
I’m English and live in London, I want to share many of the amazing British dishes we eat and love here in the UK. To make things easier for international cooks I am now taking a cups first approach! All new recipes will be made and tested cups first, and I’m testing and converting my old recipes. If you prefer to weigh ingredients, don’t worry – I’ll still be weighing everything too.
How to Find Recipes
All of my recipes are categorised by course, cuisine and main ingredient.
So whether you ‘re looking for quick and easy dishes, desserts & puddings, recipes inspired by France or vegan recipes, you can use my menus at the top of every page to navigate around the site.
You can also search for what you’re looking for or even by ingredient using the search bar in the menu or by heading to my main recipe index.
Fun facts about Helen
- It goes without saying that I am obsessed with food – and think about food all the time. At every opportunity I’ll switch the conversation to food.
- I am also obsessed with Herbert, our wire haired miniature dachshund! He is a very good boy!
- I live with Ed in West London.
- I keep fit by walking Herbert (despite those little legs he can go for MILES) and a daily yoga practice.
- My main hobby is patchwork and quilting, when not cooking (or eating) you will find me at my sewing machine working on my latest project. However I will do anything to avoid hand sewing.
Work With Me
If you are a brand or a PR agency with a client that would value my approach, I’d be delighted to discuss specific campaigns and projects with you. I’ve built up an extensive portfolio of freelance work and recipe development commissions (some recent recipe development work is here).
Get in Touch
You can find out more on my Work With Me page.
If you would like to get in touch to discuss opportunities, please send me an email.