Category : Boil
A form of cooking that is often overlooked. However when you boil something like a ham it takes on an entire new flavour than baking. Not to mention one of the most cooked ingredients are boiled and poached eggs. If you are going to use this method, always remember to season the water. Recipes include Boiled Potatoes with Herbs, Homemade Fresh Pasta and Boiled Egg with Cheese Soldiers. Otherwise it takes a lot of work to get flavour into the meal. If you have a favourite boiled recipe then please upload it for us to share with the world.
Boil Tips:
To make the water reach temperature quicker, put the saucepan lid on and only add the salt after.
Gorgeous Gravy Ahead of Time
I will admit that Gorgeous Gravy Ahead of Time has made life a whole lot easier at family dinners. Making the gravy in advance so...
Honey Mango Chutney
Honey Mango Chutney is a very easy recipe that is so full of flavour. The kick of the mango with the sweetness of the honey...
Thai Sweet and Spicy Shrimp
Thai Sweet and Spicy Shrimp is a easy recipe I found in my mums old cookbook. This is a recipe that only takes minutes to...
Thai Rice Soup
Thai Rice Soup is a soup for breakfast. This recipes uses the left overs from the previous weekend and is very popular in Thailand. Also...
Aloo Pie
Aloo Pie is a lovely reminder of the Caribbean. They are spiced vegetable pasties that are gorgeous hot and cold all year round. Use in...
Sticky Chinese Pork Belly
Sticky Chinese Pork Belly is a delightful recipe. I use trimmed pork belly for this recipe as I find the flavour is increased when the...
Simple Lamb Curry
A curry that is so good you will make again. This Simple Lamb Curry is so full of flavour with the cumin, garam masala and...
Chicken Bolognese
Some people may consider it an insult to an Italian classic. However, Chicken Bolognese is a simple variation that is full of flavour and offer...
Vegetable Stew – Guiso de Verduras
Vegetable Stew – Guiso de Verduras is a superb Italian recipe for those cold evenings. The warmth of the stew comes from the red, green...
Shrimp Remoulade
Shrimp Remoulade is simply amazing dish that blends mayonnaise with herbs, capers, spices and pickles. This is a New Orleans version as I love to include...
Vietnamese Style Chicken Stock
Vietnamese Style Chicken Stock is a lovely simple variation on the western chicken stock. While this dish starts with chicken broth/stock it is further flavoured...
Mexican Rice – Arroz a la Mexicana
Mexican Rice – Arroz a la Mexicana is a true favourite of mine. Its a meal on its own and with the rice being cooked...
Ham and Pasta Leftovers
Ham and Pasta Leftovers is a simple and flavourful recipe to use up leftover ham. Heating it up in water and then cooking the pasta...
Scotch Eggs
Scotch eggs are a traditional British dish consisting of soft or hard-boiled eggs wrapped in sausage meat. Then coated in breadcrumbs, and then deep-fried or...
Chayote Salad – Ensalada de Chayote
Chayote Salad – Ensalada de Chayote is a lovely Mexican dish that is overlooked in much of the world. Chayote is an edible plant belonging...
Shrimp and Corn Chowder
A simple one pot wonder. Shrimp and Corn Chowder is a delight and ready within 20 minutes. The ingredients work so well together that this...
Shrimp Paste
Shrimp Paste is an old recipe that always hits the spot. Served with toast normally at breakfast for a healthy start to the day or...
Zucchini Salad – Ensalada de Calabacitas
Zucchini Salad – Ensalada de Calabacitas is a very tasty Mexican salad made from cooked zucchini/courgette. The flavour and texture compliments the scallions/spring onions and...
Borracho Beans – Frijoles Borrachos
Borracho Beans – Frijoles Borrachos is a warming Mexican side dish with jalapenos and onion and garlic. The Pinto Beans add such a lovely body...
Tortilla-Ball Soup – Sopa de Bolitas de Tortilla
Tortilla-Ball Soup – Sopa de Bolitas de Tortilla is a delicate soup using tortillas as a base. The garlic, sweetcorn and onions create a lovely...
Noodle Soup – Sopa de Fideos
Noodle Soup – Sopa de Fideos is a simple dish that packs a delightful flavours all year round. Shops in Mexico sell packages of dried...
Philippine Stuffed Eggplant – Rellenong Talong
Philippine Stuffed Eggplant Rellenong Talong is also known as eggplant omelette. It is a Philippine recipe made by pan-frying boiled eggplants dipped in an egg...
Mexican Soup – Sopa a la Mexicana
Mexican Soup – Sopa a la Mexicana is what I call a real chicken soup. It is full of flavour, chicken breasts, prime vegetables such...
Shrimp Cocktail
A Shrimp Cocktail is used as both a starter or a canapé. Each one both works well and brings back memories of the 1970s. A...
Spicy Hollandaise Sauce
Spicy Hollandaise Sauce is a hotter version of an old classic. Pour this over poached eggs for a decadent brunch or over steamed fish for...
Cream of Corn Soup – Crema de Elote
Cream of Corn Soup – Crema de Elote is a pure pleasure to eat. The warm thick soup with a slight chili hit is a...
Lamb dhansak
Lamb dhansak is a mild Indian curry using lamb or goat. This is ideal as an main dish and incorporates the flavours and spices of...