Spinach Casserole
A Spinach Casserole is a wonderful vegetarian dish that is full of flavour and texture. Adding little extra like nutmeg and water chestnuts takes this...
Pasta e Fagioli
Pasta e fagioli, meaning “pasta and beans”, is a traditional Italian dish. The simplicity of the recipe produces amazing flavours and a warmth that is...
Pasta with Bleu Cheese
Pasta with Bleu cheese is an easy 15 minute meal that always go down so well. It is simple but when cooked properly is hard...
Orange and Olive Salad
Orange and Olive Salad is so simple yet so full of flavour. The combination of freshly sliced oranges and olives make this a gorgeously refreshing...
Italian Tomato and Bread Salad – Panzanella
Italian Tomato and Bread Salad – Panzanella is such a simple Italian dish but he main instruction is to let it sit at room temperature...
Italian Bologna Style Meat Sauce – Ragu Bolognese
When most people think of Italian cuisine, they think of two dishes; Spaghetti Bolognese and Lasagna. This sauce, Italian Bologna Style Meat Sauce – Ragu Bolognese...
Vietnamese Beef Soup – Pho
Vietnamese Beef Soup – Pho is a recipe that is worth the wait. This soup is a meal in its own right with fall apart...
Gujarati Carrot Salad
Gujarati Carrot Salad is an easy recipe that creates a spicy Indian hit to a lovely side dish. Using only a few ingredients creates a...
Spaghetti with Olives and Capers – Spaghetti alla Vesuviana
Spaghetti with Olives and Capers – Spaghetti alla Vesuviana is an old Neapolitan recipe that is a lovely main dish but also a side dish....
Grilled Vegetable Salad
Grilled Vegetable Salad is a lovely change from the normal salad. Using aubergine, courgette and fennel instead of lettuce etc is brilliant. The flavours grilling...
Green Goddess Salad
A Green Goddess Salad is a simple salad that has an amazing dressing that brings everything together. The addition of anchovies into the dressing adds...
Greek Country Salad – Horiatiki
A Greek Country Salad – Horiatiki is a beautiful salad made with simple ingredients but a big flavour. It’s made with pieces of tomatoes, sliced...
Barley Vegetable Soup
Barley Vegetable Soup is a simply delicious recipe that fills the house with welcoming aromas and makes your mouth water. This vegetarian soup is a...
Swedish Beef Hash – Pytt i Panna
Pytt i Panna is a traditional Swedish dish that brings comfort and simplicity to the table. This hearty beef hash, topped with a perfectly fried...
German Leek Salad – Lauchsalat
A superb way of using up any left over leeks. This German salad is simple to prepare but the kick of mustard, cider vinegar and...
Cornbread
A lovely change from the normal bread mix. The use of cornmeal has made this a staple recipe that is both tasty and filling in...
Old Fashioned Baked Beans
The use of molasses and mustard in this recipe make this recipe stand above the others. Old Fashioned baked Beans means you will never buy...
Olive Salad – Insalata di Olive
A tasteful quick Italian side salad that is always more popular than you would anticipate. Serve with a fish dish for a perfect accompaniment. An...
Cold Split Pea Soup with Mint
Cold Split Pea Soup with Mint is a superb vegetarian soup that is as full of flavour as its colour. The soups flavour is taken...
Tomato and Mozzarella Salad – Insalata Caprese
Tomato and Mozzarella Salad – Insalata Caprese is a simple Italian salad, made of sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and sweet basil, seasoned with salt and olive...
Cornbread Turkey and Cranberry Sandwiches
At Christmas and Thanksgiving, left over Turkey has many uses. One of the best are Cornbread Turkey and Cranberry Sandwiches. The texture of the turkey,...
Asparagus Salad – Asparagi in Insalata
Asparagus Salad – Asparagi in Insalata is a simple Italian vegetarian recipe that is refreshing and crunchy. It can be used as a side dish...
Chicken Liver Crostini – Crostini alla Chiantigiana
A family favourite. This pate has flavours so intense that once you start to dip, you will go on and on and on. Those have...
Parsley Tomatoes
Parsley Tomatoes are a simple side dish that is refreshing and tasty and goes with most dishes. Serve as a side dish or a starter,...
Bacon and Egg Sandwiches
A proper round of Bacon and Egg Sandwiches can be the difference to getting something done and it can wait until tomorrow. Adding mushrooms and...
Avocado Sandwiches
Avocado Sandwiches may sound strange but they are absolutely gorgeous. Served with crispy bacon and tomatoes for a delightful snack. This recipe is enough to...
Herbed Goat Cheese Spread
Herbed Goat Cheese Spread is very easy to produce but looks good and tastes even better. Serve as part of a cheese board, as a...
Tomato Bread Soup – Pappa al Pomodoro
Tomato Bread Soup – Pappa al pomodoro is a thick Tuscan soup. The soup consists of fresh tomatoes, bread, olive oil, garlic, basil and chicken...
Coq au Vin
This is the slow cooker version of the French classic. Coq au Vin has been around for decades if not longer and will continue to...
Avocado and Goat Cheese Sandwiches
Avocado and Goat Cheese Sandwiches is a favourite sandwich when the kids aren’t around. The soft goats cheese with the creamy avocado and ripe tomatoes...
Onion Soup – Zuppa di Cipolle
Onion Soup – Zuppa di Cipolle is an Italian version of French Onion Soup. This simple recipe uses simple ingredients to great effect to produce...
Tomatoes Stuffed with Tuna – Pomodori al Tonno
Tomatoes Stuffed with Tuna – Pomodori al Tonno are easy to produce but look very impressive on the table as a starter or as a...
Fried Artichoke Hearts – Carciofi Friti
Fried Artichoke Hearts – Carciofi Friti is a lovely Italian recipe. They are dipped in egg , breaded and then deep fried for a lovely...