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.
Indian Curried Potatoes and Peas (Alu Mattar)
Indian Curried Potatoes and Peas (Alu Mattar) is one of my favourite Indian side dishes. The potatoes are lovely and soft and have a spice...
Potato Bread
Potato Bread is one of those recipes that you read and think no that can’t taste good. However it seriously does taste good. This vegetarian...
Southern Ham Stew
A Southern Ham Stew is the embodiment of the southern states. This dish is so full of flavours and when served with bread creates a...
Bolognese Sauce
A good tasty Bolognese Sauce is a cooks dream. The thick slow cooked sauce can be used in traditional recipes such as Spaghetti Bolognese and...
Cuban Shredded Beef – Ropa Vieja
Cuban Shredded Beef – Ropa Vieja is an amazingly simple dish that you put on to cook and leave. The flavour of this main dish...
Holiday Date Sauce
Holiday Date Sauce is a lovely sauce that goes well with cake deserts. The thick honey like consistency runs like lava down the side of...
Mushrooms with Chipotles
Mushrooms with Chipotles are a favourite starter and side dish of mine. The soft delicate mushrooms mixed with the puree of chipotles chillies, stock, onion...
Leek Frittata (Frittata ai Porri)
Leek Frittata is a simple dish that can be used as a main dish or as a side dish. It is very flexible but at...
Oven Baked Buttermilk Chicken
Oven Baked Buttermilk Chicken is a must have dish in my home. The buttermilk gives a mild creaminess to the chicken while the Dried soup...
Turkey Mushroom Soup
I use Turkey Mushroom Soup to use up left over turkey and vegetables when I have them. It means no waste. Serve as a main...
Apricot Nut Bread
A divine recipe for slow cooking bread with the apricots adding an additional texture. Use lots of different fruits to suit your own flavoured bread....
Baked Stuffed Potatoes – India
Baked Stuffed Potatoes – India are a lovely way of turning a boring baked potato into a delicious dish. Combining the potato with the spices,...
Mexican Coffee Liquer Cookies
Mexican Coffee Liquer Cookies are simple to make, fast to cook and divine to eat. When these go into the oven, its amazing how the...
Apricot Baked Ham
Apricot Baked Ham is a simple dish that is ideal for so many uses. Whether it be part of a main dish, side dish or...
Crockpot Brisket
Crockpot Brisket is a simple recipe that produces a fall apart tender beef. Slow cooking for 8 hours on low means you can go out,...
Potato and Salmon Bisque
Potato and Salmon Bisque is such a simple recipe that results in a lovely dish that can be both a starter and a soup course....
Tenderloin Tips in Beer
Tenderloin Tips in Beer is a recipe I tried while traveling years ago. Instead of drinking all of the beer, cook beef in it. Its...
Beef and Salsa Topped Potatoes
When you have got bored of the usual toppings on your baked potato try this. Beef and Salsa Topped Potatoes are the next step on...
Peanut Butterscotch Crispies
Peanut Butterscotch Crispies are no bake crunchy treats are easy to make and store, but the best feature is that they’re delicious and loved by...
Turkey Frank Burrito
Turkey Frank Burrito are a simple dish that is ideal when you need to keep the children going in a rush. They take minutes to...
Zesty Orange Sauce
Zesty Orange Sauce is excellent to serve over wild fowl especially Cornish Game Hens. The tang of the orange and mild kick of the sherry...
Microwave Duxelles
Microwave Duxelles is a lovely mushroom mix. The flavours are divine when served on toast or crackers for a lovely side dish and snacks....