Old Fashioned Egg Custard
This Old Fashioned Egg Custard is simply divine. The smoothness and silkiness of this custard is a delight on its own. However, served with my...
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.
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are a superb side dish especially when you have leftover meat or poultry. The soft slow cooked potatoes with a creamy cheddar...
Lemon and Lime Sponge
A Lemon and Lime Sponge has to be one of my favourite cakes. Soft, fresh so refreshing and so easy to bake. The flavours of...
Honey and Orange Carrots
Honey and Orange Carrots are a favourite with my children. They are soft and slightly sweet and have an amazing aroma. I cook these in...
Caramel Peaches
Caramel Peaches are a lovely French dish to finish a meal. They are sticky with a slight heat from the cinnamon. They are slow cooked...
Garlic and Goat Cheese – Crema Formaggio all’Olio
Garlic and Goat Cheese – Crema Formaggio all’Olio is a dish that once you’ve tried, you will go back to again. Ideal as a side...
Jalapeño Grits
These Jalapeño Grits are an example of simple ingredients put in the correct quantities and treated properly create amazing dishes. Add jalapeño chillies to the...
Flemish Beef Stew
Flemish Beef Stew is called the national dish of Belgium. It is best made in advance so ideal for busy people or those that want...
Osso Buco with Gremolata
Osso Buco with Gremolata is one of my favourite dishes. i always used to order this at restaurants but then discovered this recipe. Now I...
Corned Beef
Homemade Corned Beef is a perfect example of how easy recipes can be. I adapt this recipe every time adding a chilli or scallions for...
Chicken Fried Steak
Chicken Fried Steak without the chicken. Don’t worry this confused me as well. The name arose as you do the same procedure when deep frying...
Carrot and Orange Bisque
Carrot and Orange Bisque is a simple soup that combines the flavours of vegetables and fruit. The result is a warming welcoming dish. It can...
Lasagna Florentine
Lasagna Florentine is a lovely variation on the traditional Lasagna. This is a vegetarian recipe that uses delicious ingredients such as Ricotta and parmesan. Mixed...
Indonesian Fried Noodles – Mie Goreng
Indonesian Fried Noodles – Mie Goreng is a firm favourite of a surf and turf with noodles. The soft pork with the shrimp surrounded but...
Meatloaf Burgers
Meatloaf Burgers are a simple American recipe that produces a burger that is tasty, succulent and filling. Why buy fast food when you can prepare...
It’s Chili Time
It’s Chili Time is one of those recipes that everybody has a different take. However, the flavour is perfect, the heat is just right and...
Vegetarian Chili – Slow Cooked
A vegetarian chili – slow cooked makes a lovely change to a normal chilli. The flavours are amazing and the meat is not missed at...
Linguini with Squid and Garlic
Linguini with Squid and Garlic is a fast pasta dish that hits the spot every time anytime. The simple ingredients work so well together that...
Three Alarm Chilli
Jalapenos, hot chilli powder and hot sausage ingredients that make this a Three Alarm Chili. This amazing slow cooked recipe packs a punch but is...
Crab au Gratin
Crab au Gratin is a simple taste of the Carolinas. Furthermore, they are often served in scallop shells and both look and taste amazing. This...
Mexican Pot Roast
A Mexican Pot Roast is the type of recipe I love. Everything is cooked in one pot or slow cooker and I can do what...
Beef Braised in Coffee
Beef Braised in Coffee is not a combination that many people will think of. However it really works well. I use espresso coffee as it...
Seafood Gumbo
Seafood Gumbo is usually identified by its dark roux, cooked until it is a colour “a few shades from burning”. The roux is used with...
Braised Lettuce with Peas and Lemon
Braised Lettuce with Peas and Lemon is a recipe I would never have looked at until a friend served it. The ingredients are simple but...
Chicken Polynesian
This is a refreshingly flavoured and simple recipe that includes two perfect companions. Pineapple pieces and Chicken thighs combine to make Chicken Polynesian its worth....
Teriyaki Chicken Wings
Teriyaki Chicken Wings for dinner were always a little treat but this time I surprised the family with this recipe. This was the first time...
Fried Onion Flakes
Whether these are served as a side dish with steak and chips or fried chicken, they are superb. Fried Onion Flakes are a superb way...
Balsamic Eggplant
Balsamic Eggplant is an amazing flavoursome vegetarian dish. I first tried this at a friends house and was hooked. The marinade transforms a delicious vegetable...
Oriental Meatballs
Oriental Meatballs are simple yet amazingly flavoured. The combination of ground pork with traditional Chinese ingredients of Hoi Sin, Ginger and Scallions (Spring Onions) is...
Bagna Cauda
Bagna Cauda is a lovely simple dipping sauce from Italy. There is a knack to eating this sauce. Drop pieces of vegetable into the sauce...
Meatballs with Cranberry Sauce
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Asparagus with Brie Sauce
Asparagus with Brie Sauce is a French vegetarian starter that sets the style of any dinner. The softly boiled Asparagus served with the milk and...
Cobb Salad
The Cobb Salad is an enduring classic of American cuisine, celebrated for its vibrant colours, rich flavours, and the perfect balance of textures. Originating in...
Steak and Kidney Pie
Steak and kidney pie is a savoury pie that is filled principally with a mixture of diced beef, diced kidney, fried onion, and brown gravy....