Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut Squash Soup is a delicious American vegetarian recipe full of body and flavour. Butternut Squash has the benefit of being able to take spices...
Category : Saute
To saute is to cook an ingredient quickly in a little hot fat. This is a wonderful fast method to cook an ingredient. It differs from frying due to the amount of fat being used. This method is often used to sear a piece of meat prior to cooking. This helps to seal in the flavour and juices and is used in dishes such as Beef Wellington or Lamb Curry J’s Special. You can also sauté vegetables to cook them fast and full of flavour. Examples are Sautéed Sweet Peppers, Sautéed Mushrooms and even Sautéed Broccoli – Broccoli Saltati. Also this method of cooking to provide a lovely clean dish with little fat content.
Pasta Peperonata
Pasta Peperonata is a fast but colourful and tasty pasta dish. A good source of vegetables that is popular as a vegetarian dish. However carnivores...
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...
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...
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...
15 Minute Chicken & Rice Dinner
15 Minute Chicken & Rice Dinner is such an easy recipe that is ready in less than 20 minutes. Just two of the reasons why...
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...
Straw and Hay Fettuccine
Straw and Hay Fettuccine is a superb pasta dish that has so much flavour with fresh mushrooms and cheeses. Using the two different fettuccines gives...
Beef and Eggplant Casserole
Beef and Eggplant Casserole is a dish so full of flavour, you will be asking for seconds. Few people will think of beef and eggplant as...
Basic Tomato Sauce
Basic Tomato Sauce is not just a basic tomato sauce but a basis for so many other dishes. Whether it be for a pizza, a...
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
I have always enjoyed so when I was given the recipe, I was so happy. Roasted Red Pepper Sauce is full of a lovely deep...
Southwestern Marinara Sauce
Southwestern Marinara Sauce is a simple sauce that packs taste, flavour, texture and aromas to any pasta dish. Serve with meatballs for a superb meal....
Three Way Fresh Mushroom Sauce
Three Way Fresh Mushroom Sauce is a superb sauce that goes with all meats and ideal on a bowl of pasta. It’s simple and quick...
Sautéed Baby Vegetables
Instead of roasting everything try vegetables as a side dish when they have been sautéed. I use seasonal vegetables such as zucchini, carrots and squashes...
Stovetop Swiss Steak
The onion, Worcestershire sauce, oregano make the steak a pleasure to eat. The recipe is simple to prep and cook and enjoyed by everyone. If...
Barbecued Beef Sandwich
Classic BBQ Beef flavour but in a bun – heaven. The juice form the beef soaks into the buns to give an entirely new texture...
Southwest Chicken Stew
Serve this with rice and beans for more south of the border flair. Southwest Chicken Stew is a spectacular version of a classical casserole. Serve...
Vegetable Biryani
A lovely alterative to a meat biryani but just as tasty and filling. Give it a try....
Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
Red Pepper and Tomato Soup is a warming Spanish recipe that is full of amazing vegetables. Serve this vegetarian delight as a main dish with...
Spicy Omelette with Mushrooms
Are you tired of the same old breakfast options? Do you crave something with a bit more kick to start your day? Look no further...