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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Sugar cookies
Sugar cookies are one of the easiest treats you can bake as they require only seven ingredients
By Nichola Palmer Last updated
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Wholewheat chocolate chip cookies
These wholewheat chocolate chip cookies are just 86 calories and take 30 minutes to make
By Jessica Ransom Last updated
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Pistachio cookies
Our pistachio cookies use just eight ingredients and only take 25 minutes to make
By Rosie Conroy Last updated
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Gluten-free cookies
These gluten-free cookies are also free from dairy and each one is only 133 calories
By Nichola Palmer Last updated
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Apricot cookies
Bake 24 apricot cookies in just 15 minutes with our easy recipe.
By Octavia Lillywhite Last updated
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Marzipan cookies
These marzipan cookies are made with nine ingredients and take just 15 minutes to bake
By Jessica Dady Last updated
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Baked aubergines and lentils
A vibrant flavoursome dish, our baked aubergines and lentils costs less than £2 a head
By Rose Fooks Published
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I've tried and tested the best caterpillar cakes for your kid's birthday party - and you won't believe the favourite (hint: it's not Colin)
Wondering which supermarket sells the best caterpillar cake for your little ones' birthday party? I've taste tested them all...
By Jessica Ransom Published
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Chicken with cannellini beany mash
Our chicken with cannellini beany mash costs £3.50 for two portions and takes just 5 minutes to prep
By Rose Fooks Published
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Spicy salmon tray bake
This spicy salmon tray bake has four steps in the method and takes only 25 minutes to cook.
By Rose Fooks Published
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Herby chicken with Romesco sauce
Herby chicken flavoured simply with oregano with a rich Romesco sauce - which makes a great dip.
By Jessica Ransom Published
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Peppered steak and lentil salad
Our peppered steak and lentil salad is ready and on the table in just 20 minutes...
By Rose Fooks Published
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Rhubarb and custard creams
These rhubarb and custard creams have five ingredients with a zingy rhubar flavour and creamy custard filling...
By Rose Fooks Published
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Almond macaroons
Our almond macaroons use five ingredients and only take 30 minutes to make
By Rose Fooks Published
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Maltesers shortbread
Our Maltesers shortbread takes just 20 minutes to bake and use only five ingredients
By Rose Fooks Published
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I made that famous caterpillar cake in just six easy steps - and the ingredients are nearly half the cost of shop-bought Colin
Find out how to make a caterpillar cake using a shopbought Swiss roll and melted chocolate - it was the best mess I've ever made...
By Jessica Ransom Published
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Biscoff brownies
Our Biscoff brownies are irresistibly good and take just 25 minutes to prepare...
By Rose Fooks Published
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Fruit crumble tray bake
Our fruit crumble tray bake is somewhere between a teatime treat and a pudding...
By Jess Meyer Published
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Pistachio and lemon bars
Our pistachio and lemon bars are sweet, tangy, and perfect for sharing...
By Jess Meyer Published
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Baked lamb steaks
Our baked lamb steaks are under 400 calories and take 20 minutes to prepare
By Rosie Conroy Last updated
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Blueberry muffins
Our easy blueberry muffins are only 203 calories and take 45 minutes to make
By Jessica Dady Last updated
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Hairy Bikers cottage pie
The Hairy Bikers cottage pie is under 250 calories per portion and takes only 20 minutes to prepare.
By Hairy Bikers Last updated
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Vegetable stew
Our vegetable stew takes 40 minutes to make and is under 200 calories per portion
By Rosie Conroy Last updated
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Beef cobbler
This beef cobbler recipe is for a single portion and is easy to make when you have a cosy night in on your own
By Jessica Ransom Last updated