Maddie Rix

Maddie worked as a musician before she realised her love for food outweighed her love of music. As an assistant stylist on Jamie's food team, she now obsesses about food for a living! Her passion for food stems from growing up in Italy but she now likes to cook and eat anything and everything - hence why her blog covers interesting foods and places from all around the world.

Simple soup ideas: toppings & fillers

By Maddie Rix • March 10, 2015 • In Comfort Food, Healthy, Soup

soup ideas - bowl of vegetable soup with crunchy toppings

It’s easy to make a seriously satisfying main meal from soup. From fillings to toppers, these soup ideas will ensure you serve up one heck of a meal.

How to make the perfect broth

By Maddie Rix • February 5, 2015 • In Around the world, Healthy, How to, Recipe Roundup

asian inspired ramen broth with egg, meat, veg and noodles

Broth can be anything you want, whether it features meat, fish, vegetables, rice or noodles. The ‘perfect broth’ means something different to everybody.

What is miso paste?

By Maddie Rix • October 21, 2014 • In Around the world, Comfort Food, Healthy, Recipe Roundup

For me, comfort food doesn’t only taste delicious, it uplifts, nourishes and gives your insides a big hug, which is exactly what this miso soup recipe does.

Cooking at a festival (whatever your diet)

By Maddie Rix • August 27, 2014 • In Gluten free, Outdoor dining, Recipe Roundup, Special diets, Vegetarian

pancakes with sour cream, lemon and chilli on top

Our guide to festival cooking is here, and includes a great recipe for gluten-free pancakes, made with oats and cottage cheese, that’s perfect for camping.

Al fresco with aplomb

By Maddie Rix • July 31, 2014 • In Around the world, Outdoor dining

All I can suggest when eating alfresco is to try to keep things as easy as possible focusing instead on high quality ingredients and a beautiful setting.

Japan: izakaya & homemade gyoza dumplings

By Maddie Rix • June 3, 2014 • In Around the world, Foodie World Cup

homemade gyoza dumplings with salad and sweet chilli sauce

I’m a huge fan of Japanese food, so I’ve chosen to take a look at the izakaya bar – and these lovely homemade gyoza – now that the World Cup is upon us.

Pizza: a slice of my childhood

By Maddie Rix • May 8, 2014 • In Around the world, Campaigns, Jamie's food team

I was lucky enough to spend the first five years of my life in Italy, and what I ate in those formative years has shaped my palate and the way I eat.

Ultimate Easter feast: flourless chocolate cake

By Maddie Rix • April 14, 2014 • In Baking, Jamie's food team, Special occasions

flourless chocolate cake slice with cream and raspberries on top

The peak of our Easter lunch has always been a huge hunk of barbecued lamb, but this year I’m following it with a heavenly flourless chocolate cake.

Getting started at The Sourdough Hotel

By Maddie Rix • March 13, 2014 • In Around the world, Baking, Jamie's food team, Travel

In Stockholm you can check your sourdough starter into the Hotell Surdeg, part of the chic Urban Deli, to be fed and watered whilst you’re away from home.

Take the risk out of potluck dinners

By Maddie Rix • February 26, 2014 • In Jamie's food team

salad with shredded veg and cheese on top

The potluck dinner is a popular concept among my friends, and apparently a pretty big deal in the States. Here are my top tips for hosting or attending one!