Jessica Ransom
Jessica is a freelance food writer, stylist and recipe tester. She was previously Senior Food Writer at Future. While working at Future Jessica wrote food and drink-related news stories and features, curated product pages, tested new equipment, and developed recipes that she then styled on food shoots.
An enthusiastic, self-taught cook Jess adores eating out and sharing great food and drink with friends and family. She has completed the Level 1 Associate course at the Academy of Cheese and is continually building on her knowledge of beers, wines, and spirits. When Jessica is not working or eating, she enjoys traveling, with Argentina and Puglia ranking highly as two of her favourite destinations. Wine, steak, pasta, and sunshine - is there anything better?
In April 2017, while studying at City University of London for her master's degree in Magazine Journalism, which she completed with distinction, Jessica secured a place in TI Media’s digital internship programme. During this time Jessica developed her SEO skills and grew her understanding of digital and social strategy.
Jessica then went on to work as a digital writer for Goodto.com where she wrote about the latest parenting debates, celebrity pregnancies and marriages, family health news, and bargain buys. She also assisted on recipe video shoots and helped improve and maintain the site’s recipe SEO rankings. She has also worked as a freelance restaurant reviewer and hopes to continue this.
Some career highlights for Jessica include chatting to one of her favourite food writers and chefs Sabrina Ghayour for an interview in Country Homes and Interiors and having the opportunity to meet the legendary Michel Roux Jr. and Raymond Blanc. Get in touch at jessica.ransom@futurenet.com with any food and drink related news, product launches and events
Latest articles by Jessica Ransom
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Chicken Tom Yum soup
This C=chicken Tom Yum soup uses a shop bought paste to create a delicious meal that’s packed with flavour but ready in under an hour.
By Nichola Palmer Last updated
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Chicken, leek and cheddar bake
Our chicken leek and cheddar bake takes 35 minutes to cook and is sure to become a family favourite.
By Jessica Dady Last updated
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Aquafaba pavlova
Our aquafaba pavlova is an egg-less, vegan twist on the humble dessert and it’s made in four steps.
By Rose Fooks Published
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Chicken escalopes
Our chicken escalopes are cooked in under 20 minutes and make a delicious speedy dinner the whole family will love.
By Jessica Dady Last updated
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Slimming World’s beef lasagne
Slimming World’s beef lasagne is cooked in 45 minutes and contains two of your 5-a-day per portion.
By Slimming World Last updated
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Lower fat carbonara
Our lower fat carbonara recipe takes 25 minutes to make and only uses nine ingredients.
By Jessica Dady Last updated
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Gordon Ramsay's butter chicken
Gordon Ramsay's butter chicken takes under an hour to cook and makes the perfect family-friendly fakeaway for a Friday night.
By Gordon Ramsay Last updated
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Lemon meringue cake
This lemon meringue cake can be baked ahead and decorated just before serving. It combines the flavour of lemon cake and lemon meringue pie.
By Rose Fooks Last updated
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Baby banana apple sauce mush
Our baby banana apple sauce mush takes 10 minutes to make and uses only two ingredients.
By Jessica Ransom Last updated
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Spaghetti Bolognese
Our spaghetti Bolognese serves four and is on the table in just 50 minutes.
By Jessica Ransom Last updated
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Broccoli and Stilton soup
This broccoli and Stilton soup takes 35 minutes and counts as one of your 5-a-day
By Jessica Dady Last updated
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Hairy Bikers Spanish-style chicken bake
The Hairy Bikers Spanish-style chicken bake is all cooked in one dish and only takes 15 minutes to prepare
By Hairy Bikers Last updated
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Creamy salmon tagliatelle
This creamy salmon tagliatelle is on the table in 20 minutes and only uses six ingredients.
By Jessica Dady Last updated
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Potato peel crisps
These potato peel crisps are cheap and easy to make with the kids and ensure your food waste is at a minimum!
By Anneliese Giggins Last updated
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Beef hotpot
This beef hotpot is the ultimate slow-cooked family meal. Put it on in the morning and you’ll have a hearty dinner ready for when everyone is home.
By Jessica Dady Last updated
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Baby-friendly tuna fish cakes
These baby-friendly tuna fish cakes include one portion of their 5-a-day and only take 10 minutes to prepare
By Jessica Dady Last updated
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Baby steamed salmon
Our baby steamed salmon with spinach and potato takes 15 minutes to make and has one of their 5-a-day
By Jennifer Shepherd Last updated
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Grape focaccia
Our grape focaccia is delicious warm or cold and tastes similar to an oozy jam doughnut
By Rose Fooks Published
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Baby banana teething rusks
These baby banana teething rusks take 20 minutes to cook and use five ingredients
By Jessica Ransom Last updated
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Baby mango pops
These baby mango pops can be fed to your little one from six months up and make a great cooling treat in the warm weather.
By Jessica Ransom Last updated
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Orange polenta and olive oil cake
This orange polenta and olive oil cake has just a handful of ingredients and will taste even better if you can bake it a couple of days ahead.
By Rose Fooks Published
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The one and only way to make pancakes with the kids this Pancake Day (and it involves cookie cutters)
Our Food Writer puts the latest pancake making hack to the test. Dinosaur shaped pancakes anyone?
By Jessica Ransom Published
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This game-changing way to cut your kid's birthday cake will mean everyone gets a slice in their party bags (and there might even be leftovers for you)
You've been cutting your kid's birthday cake all wrong. This genius hack tried and tested by our Food Writer will ensure everyone gets a slice in their party bag...
By Jessica Ransom Published
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Basic cupcakes
This cupcake recipe is easy to follow, requires only five ingredients and is just perfect for making with kids...
By Jessica Dady Last updated