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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Holiday desserts are the best desserts, especially this sweet and sticky pecan pie that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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A classic yet simple cosmopolitan cocktail is a solid happy hour drink choice, and this recipe is sure to both easy and delicious.
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This taco sauce recipe is not only easy to make and customizable, but also can be used in a wide range of dishes.
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Eggplant may not be everyone's favorite food, but this easy baba ganoush recipe will have you kicking your hummus to the curb.
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Banana bread had its time in the viral hall of fame, but this classic walnut banana bread is sure to be an eternal hit.
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These Boston baked beans are loaded with bacon and molasses for a rich, subtly sweet, and irresistible side dish.
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This classic lemon curd recipe is so versatile, it can be used with cakes, desserts, and even savory dishes.
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This classic chicken tikka masala is loaded with warm spices and a rich, irresistibly creamy sauce.
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Sweet, bright red, and a taste of the tropics, the Bahama Mama is a fantastic rum cocktail. Discover a simple recipe for two made with dark and coconut rums.
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Lasagna is a classic dish that's ideal for family dinners. The recipes vary, but this traditional lasagna uses homemade ragu, white sauce, and lots of cheese.
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What better way to end a long day than with a piece of moist, vanilla cake? You can whip up this recipe in no time, including the creamy frosting
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Everyone should have some easy weeknight dinners locked and loaded. This easy chicken stir fry recipe hits all the right marks.