Spicy Shrimp
Spicy shrimp is a vibrant dish that combines the fresh, briny sweetness of shrimp with bold, spicy flavours, creating an irresistible blend that delights the...
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Vietnamese Spring Rolls
Vietnamese spring rolls, also known as “gỏi cuốn,” are a popular dish that has gained worldwide recognition for their light, fresh, and healthy qualities. These...
Roasted Beef Canapes
Roasted beef canapés are a delightful and sophisticated choice for any gathering, offering a perfect balance of flavours and textures. These bite-sized treats are not...
Steamed Mussels with Cheese
Steamed mussels are a classic seafood delight, celebrated for their delicate flavour and versatility. When combined with grated cheese and sliced scallions, this dish transforms...
Spaghetti with Clams and Tomatoes
There’s something irresistibly charming about a dish that combines the simplicity of pasta with the briny flavour of clams and enhanced by the sweet acidity...
Homemade Butter Croissants
When it comes down to my favourite breakfast/brunch treat, few treats evoke the same sense of decadence and delight as a perfectly crafted homemade butter...
Pan Fried Peppercorn Steak
Pan Fried Peppercorn Steak is a dish that I love cooking. Not only for the amazing aroma and flavours but how simple and quick it...
Homemade Baguettes
Homemade Baguettes have now replaced the usual toast in my house. They are easy to prepare and bake and the they cost a lot less...
Quick Caprese Salad
Quick Caprese Salad is a refreshing filling salad side dish from beautiful Italy. The main ingredients are mozzarella and ripe tomatoes, two old friends. This...
Garlic Mussels
Garlic Mussels are a dish that I always choose. It doesn’t matter whether it is as a starter or as a main dish. The exquisite...
Chicken Fajita Filling
Chicken Fajita Filling is a combination of flavours, colours, spices and aromas that are perfect companions. The seasoning of cumin, paprika, garlic and chilli powder...
Homemade Apple and Blackberry Jam
Homemade Apple and Blackberry Jam is a surprisingly simple recipe to create a jam that’s full of flavour yet inexpensive . This jam is perfect...
Beautiful Butterfly Cakes
Beautiful Butterfly Cakes have been a favourite since I used to make them with my Gran. I am now making them with my grandchildren. The...
Pink Macaroons with Strawberry Filling
Pink Macaroons with Strawberry Filling are an old childhood favourite from a bygone day. These are so easy to make and so tasty. Using strawberry...
Easy Tiramisu
Making an easy Tiramisu for a dessert is superb in many ways. It’s quick, can be made hours in advance and looks very impressive. Also...
Simply Sumptuous Sirloin Steak
A Simply Sumptuous Sirloin Steak is a cut of beef that I will never turn down. Whether it be a simple recipe like steak and...
Rosemary and Feta Cheese Lamb
This is a recipe I was given by my old neighbour. Rosemary and Feta Cheese Lamb is a dish normally served at Easter but is...
Royal Eggs – Huevos Reales
Royal Eggs – Huevos Reales is a superb vegetarian dessert that has been popular since the colonial days. It is even more popular due to...
Hungarian Goulash
Hungarian Goulash is a stew of meat and vegetables, seasoned with paprika and other spices. Originating from the medieval Hungary, goulash is a popular meal...
Rice Stuffed Artichokes
Rice-stuffed artichokes offer a tantalizing combination of flavors and textures, blending the earthiness of artichokes with the subtle sweetness of carrots and the savory notes...
Steamed Salmon with Fresh Noodle Parcels
Steamed Salmon with Fresh Noodle Parcels is a superb Japanese dish that is clean, healthy and so easy to prepare and cook. The steaming of...
Chicken Flautas
Chicken Flautas are simple but so tasty chicken tortilla wraps. The fried tortilla with sautéed onions, garlic and picante sauce make this such a superb...
Avocado Stuffed with Smoked Fish
Avocado Stuffed with Smoked Fish is a delightful starter that is superbly refreshing. It sets the standard for the rest of the meal. Avocado Stuffed...
Chilaquiles
Typically, corn tortillas cut in quarters and lightly fried are the basis of the dish. Green, red salsa or mole is served with the crisp...
Mushroom Wild Rice
Mushroom Wild Rice is a simple recipe that is the perfect accompaniment to so many dishes. I have used this as a side dish or...
Indian Scrambled Eggs – Ande ki Bhorji
Indian Scrambled Eggs – Ande ki Bhorji’ or ‘Spicy Scrambled Eggs’ is a quick street food snack. It is also eaten at breakfast. The spice...
Cream of Clam Soup
Cream of Clam Soup is an excellent recipe ready in less than 15 minutes. This recipe is fast, easy yet produces a superb soup with...
Spinach and Herb Cannelloni
Spinach and Herb Cannelloni is an Italian classic that never goes out of fashion. If you love pasta as much as we do then this...
No Crust Sweet Potato Pie
When its this time of the year, No crust sweet potato pie is always on the menu. Even the children know this recipe and now...
Swedish Beef a la Lindstrom – Biff a la Lindstrom
The Swedish have provided the world with Swedish Meatballs. They now have the Swedish Beef a la Lindstrom – Biff a la Lindstrom, the Swedish...
Spicy Tomato Chutney
This Spicy Tomato Chutney recipe that provides sandwiches with a kick, curries with a side dish and taste buds a smack. Seriously though, this simple...
Saucy Texas Ribs
The grapefruit adds a special zang to this recipe. I had not tried before but now get requests for it every time. Saucy Texas Ribs...
Chicken Stock
Chicken Stock is one of those simple recipes that add so much to other dishes. Chicken stock is the basis of soups, bisques, curries, stews...
Chicken and Mushroom Casserole
Everybody should have a chicken and mushroom recipe in their portfolio and this is one of my favourites. Chicken and Mushroom Casserole is easy to cook,...
Picnic Fried Chicken
Who needs to buy a takeaway when you can produce these so easily and quickly. Picnic Fried Chicken is a recipe that I use time...
Mums Bacon and Blue Cheese Burgers
Mums Bacon and Blue Cheese Burgers are quite simple my favourite burger mix. You can start with a mild blue cheese and increase the strength...
Moules Mariniere Magic
Moules Mariniere Magic with garlic, cream and parsley is a starter and main course of my dreams. I have actually had this as a starter...