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 shrimp fried rice recipe is the perfect way to use up leftovers, without sacrificing flavor or nutrition.
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Recipe developer Catherine Brookes came up with this recipe for old-fashioned German chocolate cake, and it tastes just as good as it sounds.
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This eggnog cake incorporates eggnog into both the batter and the icing, making it a festive treat the whole family will rave about.
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These cranberry meatballs would be a solid holiday dinner party appetizer, and they would also be fun bites to enjoy at home on football Sunday.
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If you grew up making Christmas wreath cookies with your family and enjoying them by a roaring fireplace, then this festive recipe will make you nostalgic.
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This classic huevos rancheros recipe makes for a perfect breakfast or brunch.
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Get the recipe for this double-layer carrot cake, made with orange zest, orange extract, and a delicious cream cheese frosting for an orange flavor you'll love.
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This honey apple butter is sweet, warm, and inviting, and it's the perfect recipe to help immerse you into the fall spirit.
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Switch up your dessert routine and try this raisin-filled recipe for rich bread pudding. It's guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser.
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Gemista, also known as stuffed peppers and tomatoes, make for a perfect family dinner.
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This flavor-packed jerk chicken recipe definitely lives up to its name.
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Learn to upgrade the iconic Waldorf salad with this revamped recipe that includes salad greens, grapes, and candied walnuts.
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Learn how to make a flaky homemade pie crust.
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This old-fashioned scalloped potatoes recipe will satisfy all of your cravings for a creamy and starchy dish. Serve it piping hot from the oven with a roast.
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Learn to make this quick, easy, and tangy barbecue sauce.
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This chicken pasta salad will make for the perfect side dish at your next barbecue.
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Green juice is a refreshing way to start the day. Featuring spinach, kale, celery, and apple with a ginger snap, it's an easy recipe for your juicer or blender.