Category : Cooking Method
Every meal will involve one cooking method or another. We have created a category for this to help our members and users know what is involved. Everything from baking to poaching to stir frying is included. Also, we have even included slow cooker and microwave sections. Several of these methods can be used by amateurs but several need a bit more experience. These included Stir Frying, sautéing and simmering. They just need a watchful eye as to when the ingredients are cooked. If we have missed any the please let us know via our contact page. Every comment is appreciated to make this site the best.
Herbed Sweet Potato Skins
Sweet potatoes are renowned for their natural sweetness and versatility and this dish is a savory twist on a classic favorite. While many enjoy them...
Mini Marmalade & Poppy Seed Loaves
Mini Marmalade & Poppy Seed Loaves are a delicate little snack that everybody loves. These are ideal for breakfast/brunch, in a snack, picnic or lunchboxes....
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...
Tequila Shrimp
Tequila Shrimp is a stunning recipe that brings out the full flavour of the shrimp. The tequila is actually cooked out so thy are not...
Oatcakes and Scrambled Eggs
Oatcakes and Scrambled Eggs is a beautiful dish start the day. Homemade oatcakes and soft delicate scrambled eggs topped with chives creates an amazing dish....
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...
Hot Avocado Dip
Hot Avocado Dip is a simple yet wonderful dish. Combining the fresh ripe avocado with the finely chopped onion and celery gives so much body...
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...
Braised Pork with Mushrooms and Butterbeans
A lovely warming welcoming dish that is easy to produce and so full of flavour. Braised Pork with Mushrooms and Butterbeans is a lovely main...
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...
Gooey Lamb Chops
Gooey Lamb Chops are fast, sticky and tasty. What more do you want!!!! This lamb easy recipe is fail safe and even I can do...
Roast Tomato Rubbed Toast
Roast Tomato Rubbed Toast – This is a lovely change to the normal breakfast. The addition is mushroom and spinach add an entirely new twist and...
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...
The Breakfast Stack
For a tasty low calorie weekend breakfast, try this hot breakfast option – easy to make and even easier to enjoy! The Breakfast Stack makes...
Onion Rings
Onion Rings go best with one thing Steak. The crispy coating with a soft onion inside is a pleasure to dunk and east with a...
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...
Toast Topper
Toast Topper are such a simple idea that my children adore. It turns a normal boring piece of toast into a flavour experience. I use...
Toasty Eggs
Toasty Eggs are an enjoyable way of getting children to eat breakfast. Cutting out a circle of the slice of bread and cooking the egg...
Figgy Breakfast Loaf
Figgy Breakfast Loaf is a healthy vegetarian way to start your day. This loaf is full of taste and flavour, you will find it difficult...
Vanilla Honey Yogurt Smoothie
Vanilla Honey Yogurt Smoothie is a rapid healthy drink I make when I am in a rush. Using semi skimmed milk, low fat yoghurt, bran...
Taco Salad
A Taco Salad is a wonderfully simple dish that is full of flavour, visually appealing and fun to eat. I often turn the recipe upside...
Chinese Shrimp Dumplings – Shiu Mai
Chinese Shrimp Dumplings – Shiu Mai are delicate mouthfuls of flavour. the wonton wrappers are thin enough to see the contents making the anticipation even...
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...
Muesli Breakfast Biscuits
What could be more convenient than home made muesli breakfast biscuits. No need to add milk to a bowl but eat them on the go....
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...
New England Fish Stew
New England Fish Stew is a delicate tasty dish that is perfect all year round. I use cod and haddock but fish pie mix is...