Catherine Brookes
School
Royal Holloway University Of London, UWE Bristol
Expertise
Gluten-Free Recipes, Balanced Nutritious Meals, Quick-and-Easy Dinners
- Catherine is the creator of the gluten-free recipe blog Blue Sky Eating, which has amassed many followers worldwide. The blog was highlighted in the Spokin Top Rated Blogger Guide, and many of Catherine's recipes have also been featured on FeedFeed.
- Being intolerant to gluten herself, Catherine is passionate about creating "free-from" versions of classic meals and bakes and providing simple, fool-proof recipes to help others discover that gluten-free eating should never mean compromising on deliciousness.
- Working as a full-time food photographer and recipe developer, Catherine has created bakes and dishes for a range of popular food blogs, online publishers, and brands such as Tala Cooking.
Experience
Catherine is a self-taught cook and baker with a background in photography and film who has been creating and experimenting with recipes for as long as she can remember. She launched her own blog, Blue Sky Eating, in 2020 as a fun project to work on in her spare time, but it wasn't long before she realized how much she loved the process of photographing and sharing her foodie creations. In recent years, she has focused on honing her skills in creating gluten-free meals and bakes. Her aim is to share delicious, easy-to-follow, tried and tested recipes. Catherine is a big believer in balance, and, along with indulgent bakes and desserts, she loves developing simple, healthy, wholesome meals that make you feel your best.
Education
Catherine has an undergraduate degree in Biology and a master's in Filmmaking. Her scientific background has helped to build her knowledge of nutrition and the science behind baking, while her creative skills are put to good use through her food styling and photography.
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Stories By Catherine Brookes
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This pineapple-based sweet and sour pork loin recipe packs in the flavor. Thanks to the short prep time it's a great option for a weeknight dinner.
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The perfect appetizer is also perfectly simple to make — these stuffed cherry peppers feature a tasty cream filling and only require 15 minutes of prep work.
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This recipe for apple pecan chicken salad is complete with chopped Granny Smith apples, pecans, and onions that give it the perfect amount of crunchiness.
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There's something special about the nutty, sweet flavor of homemade almond brittle, and this easy, 30-minute recipe will have you chowing down in no time.
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This sausage and butternut squash pasta is flavorful, hearty, and bursting with color.
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This chocolate orange tart combines rich, chocolatey flavor with delicious citrus, all on top of a buttery crust.
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Did you know you can maximize your chocolate chip cookie recipe by adding bananas to the mix? This recipe for banana cookies will satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Skip the boring meatballs and opt for a spice-filled Moroccan meatballs recipe. You can whip it up in under and hour and serve it alongside your favorite grain.
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This miso salmon recipe requires a quick and simple marinade, which results in incredibly flavorful salmon.
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If you love coconut and you're looking for an easy dessert recipe to hit the spot, check out this coconut cookie recipe. It takes just 25 minutes to make it.
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Red velvet cake can move right over. This red velvet cookie recipe is going to knock your socks off. Plus, it's quick and easy to make in just 30 minutes flat.
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Thanks to recipe developer Catherine Brookes' colorful Mexican sugar cookies recipe, it's never been easier to brighten up the holidays.
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If you love broccoli and pesto, then you'll want to give this flavorful broccoli pesto recipe a try.
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This chocolate caramel tart combines decadent flavors for a truly irresistible dessert.
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This smoked salmon pasta recipe is loaded with flavor and comes together in just 20 minutes.
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The crisp crunch of cabbage makes for the perfect salad base. When you need a new side dish, look no further than this Napa cabbage salad recipe.
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As it turns out, stroganoff does have a place in this world without beef, thanks to this vegan mushroom stroganoff recipe.
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If you have less than 30 minutes of free time, then you have just enough time to prep, cook, and plate these gorgeous-looking and delectable fried salmon tacos.
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Amaze your guests with this gorgeous raspberry blancmange. Don't worry -- it's not hard to put together, and it looks too good to eat!
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Add some decadence to your weeknight meal with this potatoes au gratin recipe, topped off with Gruyere cheese for extra richness.
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The addition of smoked salmon to this eggs Benedict recipe makes it even tastier. It's a great dish to make for weekend brunch.
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Clotted cream is a traditional scone topping in England, and you can make your very own at home thanks to this easy recipe.
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What could be better than chocolate chip cookies? It's hard to think of anything...unless it would be chocolate chip cookies that also contain toffee chips!
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This specific recipe takes French toast to a whole new level by adding one of the most popular and delicious spreads on planet earth: Nutella.
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If you love pineapple upside-down cake, then you'll go crazy for this plum upside-down cake. It's sweet, fruity, and perfectly delicious.
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This recipe for classic seafood paella will become a new favorite in your home.
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If you have even the slightest hint of a sweet tooth, then you will want to follow this banana pudding brownie recipe for the ultimate treat.