Ailsa Burt

Ailsa is BBC Good Food and olive’s food editor. She’s a graduate of Leiths School of Food and Wine, and previously worked in restaurants before moving into food writing. She’s worked for Sainsbury’s magazine, Good Housekeeping and a meal kit company in Canada, and has a wide array of experience in recipe development and food styling. She believes that cooking should be fun and doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious. In her spare time, she loves experimenting and trying out new recipe ideas and flavour combinations for her friends. She’s also a keen sourdough baker, and you’ll find a loaf on her counter most days. Find Ailsa on Instagram @ailsaburtfood.

One roasted broccoli, red onion & peanut crunch sandwich

Roasted broccoli, red onion & peanut crunch sandwich

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A serving of yogurt-dressed pasta salad

Yogurt-dressed pasta salad

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Two bowls of crunchy broccoli & cranberry salad

Crunchy broccoli & cranberry salad

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A traybake with sausage, miso & savoy cabbage one-pan roast

Sausage, miso & savoy cabbage one-pan roast

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One curried filo pie

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Two bowls of curried chickpea brothy pasta

Curried chickpea brothy pasta

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Leafy greens soup with chilli-honey halloumi croutons served in several bowls

Leafy greens soup with chilli-honey halloumi croutons

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One rhubarb & custard crumble cake

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Two bowls of garam masala prawn & corn soup

Garam masala prawn & corn soup

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Garlic mushroom flatbread pizzas cut into slices

Garlic mushroom flatbread pizzas

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Sichuan mackerel noodles

Sichuan mackerel noodles

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Schmaltzy lentils with chicken, olives & lemon

Schmaltzy lentils with chicken, olives & lemon

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Pork, fennel & ricotta lasagne in a baking dish

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A pot with coconut, curry leaf & turmeric saucy lentils

Coconut, curry leaf & turmeric saucy lentils

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Green baked eggs

Green baked eggs

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A serving of Greek-style beans

Greek-style beans

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A bowl of creamy chicken & rice soup

Creamy chicken & rice soup

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A sharing bowl of chicken & beetroot lentil salad

Chicken & beetroot lentil salad

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A bowl of quick & spicy chicken noodles with chopsticks

Quick & spicy chicken noodles

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A serving of creamy garlic chicken & polenta

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A serving of leek & kale hash with sage fried eggs

Leek & kale hash with sage fried eggs

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Ingredients for the sweet & spicy carrot tacos

Sweet & spicy carrot tacos

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Loaded black bean dip in a bowl served with quick tortilla chips

Loaded black bean dip with quick tortilla chips

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IPA & red Leicester dip with pretzel croutons

IPA & red leicester dip with pretzel croutons

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One caramelised onion chutney & soured cream dip

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One lamb, harissa & cauliflower shepherd's pie

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One leek & comte quiche cut into slices

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A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.22 ratings

Three slices of mince pie frangipane tart

Mince pie frangipane tart

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One carved mustard & apple glazed ham

Mustard & apple glazed ham

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A pile of wrapped presents

Planet-friendly Christmas swaps

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