Octopus Taco
A good Mexican taco can be simple, colourful and packed with flavour. Better still, it does not need a long list of ingredients to make...
Peppercorn Chicken
There is something wonderfully comforting about a dish that does not need a long list of ingredients to taste fantastic. Peppercorn Chicken is exactly that...
Pan Cooked Sirloin
There are few meals I enjoy more than a good sirloin steak cooked in a piping hot pan. Give me a beautifully browned crust, a...
Perfect Egg Brunch
During the week, breakfast can feel like something we squeeze between getting ready, finding lost shoes and checking the clock. At the weekend, however, everything...
Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken
There are some meals that look innocent enough when they first reach the table. Then you take one bite, reach for another, and suddenly everyone...
Indian Lime Drumsticks
The smell of Indian food cooking at home is one of the best aroma in a kitchen. As soon as the spices hit the pan,...
Cheesy Chicken Pasta
Cheesy Chicken Pasta is a firm favourite in my household. It is hearty, comforting and wonderfully satisfying. Best of all, it brings together a few...
White Bread Rolls
Freshly baked white bread roll may look simple, but a good roll has a softness and aroma that makes it hard to resist. The outside...
Barbados Fish Cakes
Growing up in Barbados, these little golden cakes as known as Barbados Fish Cakes were never something fancy or complicated. They were simply part of...
Grilled Spicy Chicken Legs
There is something wonderfully satisfying about a plate of grilled chicken legs. They are the sort of food that feels relaxed and generous, whether they...
Sticky Spicy Chicken
There is something wonderfully satisfying about a chicken dish that manages to be spicy, sticky and full of flavour all at once. Sticky Spicy Chicken...
Battered Cod
Battered cod is one of those dishes that never really go out of fashion. It is simple food, but when it is done properly, there...
Tenderloin and Potato Gratin
Tenderloin with Potato Gratin is one of those meals that look far more complicated than they really are. It arrives at the table looking like...
Vegetarian Curry Pizza
There are some food combinations that sound slightly unusual until you taste them. Vegetarian Curry Pizza is one of those dishes. At first, pizza and...
Ultimate Chicken Pot Pie
There are some dishes that feel like a proper hug in food form, and this ultimate chicken pot pie sits very comfortably at the top...
Soft Scrambled Eggs
Scrambled eggs and smoked salmon is a simple, elegant and wonderfully satisfying without ever becoming too heavy. For me, it is exactly the sort of...
Paprika Onion Rings
There are some side dishes that quietly sit beside the main meal, and then there are those that disappear before everyone has even reached the...
Meaty Meatloaf Meal
Meaty Meatloaf Meal is one of those meals that seem to have been designed for busy days. They do not need fancy ingredients, complicated techniques...
Spaghetti with Meatballs
Spaghetti with meatballs is one of those dishes that arrives at the table with an aroma that immediately makes people hungry, combining rich tomato sauce,...
Crispy Pork Fries
A completely over the top plate of chips is such a good thing. Crispy Pork Fries are made for those moments. They take golden, double-fried...
Cider Mussels with Celery
There are few seafood dishes I enjoy more than a generous bowl of freshly cooked mussels. They have that wonderful ability to turn a handful...
Pan Fried Prawns and Chilli Sauce
There is something wonderfully inviting about a plate of prawns arriving at the table with a bowl of glossy chilli sauce alongside it. The combination...
Chilli Cheese Nibbles
There is something wonderfully tempting about a bowl of freshly fried cheese nibbles sitting in the middle of a table. You tell yourself you will...
Pickled Cucumber Salad
There are some dishes that quietly earn their place at the table because they make everything around them taste better. Pickled Cucumber Salad is one...
Grilled Sardines
There are some dishes that prove good food does not need a long list of ingredients. Grilled sardines are a perfect example. Fresh sardines, a...
Honey Chicken Thighs
Cooking chicken on the barbecue is one of my favourite “kitchen” tasks. The smell of charcoal, the gentle sizzle of meat hitting the hot grill,...
Buttered Lamb Chops
There is something wonderfully comforting about a plate of perfectly cooked lamb chops. For me, lamb has a richness that few other meats can match....
Cheesy Ham and Egg Bagel
Some of the best food ideas happen when you stop overthinking things. You look in the fridge, find a few simple ingredients, and start mixing...
Croissant Hollandaise
Croissant Hollandaise takes the familiar pleasure of poached eggs and hollandaise sauce and gives it a wonderfully buttery twist. Instead of serving the eggs on...
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Some meals prove that you do not need a long shopping list to create something memorable. This Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta is one of those...
Japanese Beef Dumplings
Japanese beef dumplings offer everything I love in a comforting homemade meal. They look delicate, yet they hide a wonderfully rich filling inside. Every bite...
Chicken and Chips Salad Sub
A Chicken and Chips Salad Sub is one of those dish that combines everything I enjoy in a satisfying lunch into one delicious roll. Juicy...
Homemade Chicken Skewers
As soon as the barbecue comes out or the grill starts warming up, the children know something tasty is on the way. and one of...
Macaroni Salad
Some dishes seem to appear every summer without anyone planning them. For me, macaroni salad is one of those recipes. As soon as the weather...
Roast Beef Tenderloin
A beautifully cooked roast beef tenderloin always feels like a meal worth slowing down for. It has a reputation for appearing on special occasions, yet...
Apple and Camembert Pittas
Some of the best meals begin with a simple idea. You open the fridge, spot a few fresh ingredients, and decide to try something new....
Chocolate and Raspberry Pancakes
Some breakfasts deserve to feel like a celebration, even when they take very little effort. Chocolate and Raspberry Pancakes prove that a handful of carefully...