Cream Cheese and Tomato Pastry
Cream Cheese and Tomato Pastry is a perfect starter for large occasions. They can be served hot but can be made in advance, allowed to...
Category : Herbs
Herbs are one of the most important elements in cooking. Without them, meal would be bland with far less flavour and visual appeal. We have a directory of the commonly used ones in our Herb Directory. The herbs themselves have no nutritional value the real success comes in the flavour and aromas they impart into dishes.
Hot Hungarian Goulash
Hot Hungarian Goulash is a warming dish on a cold day. The flavour, aroma and appearance all work together. I use beef chuck for this...
Christmas Roast Turkey with Herb and Garlic Butter
Christmas Roast Turkey with Herb and Garlic Butter is one of my favourite recipes to cook a turkey. The herb butter creates a superb additional...
Christmas Roast Beef
Christmas Roast Beef is an ideal option instead of or in addition to the traditional turkey. I have cooked roast beef for Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving...
Tomato Bruschetta
Tomato Bruschetta is a mild refreshing starter and canape that are ideal for all occasions. Perfect for family and friend gatherings such as Christmas, Thanksgiving,...
Pan Fried Chicken with Bell Peppers
Pan Fried Chicken with Bell Peppers is a simple French dish that is taken to new level with the amazing spice and herbs. A moist...
Chicken and Shrimp Dumplings
Chicken and Shrimp Dumplings are a firm favourite in my house. I used to purchase them from the Chinese takeaway but discovered how easy they...
Super Easy Spaghetti Bolognese
Super Easy Spaghetti Bolognese is what it says. It is so easy to cook that even I can do it perfectly every time. When the...
Slow Cooked Ratatouille
Slow Cooked Ratatouille is a lovely French recipe that is perfect both hot and cold. The simple combination creates a beautiful vegetarian side dish full...
Easy Garlic and Herb Dip
Easy Garlic and Herb Dip is a lovely fresh yoghurt and mayonnaise based recipe with the aroma and hit of herbs. I love to use...
Smooth Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Smooth Creamy Mushroom Sauce is a versatile recipe that is simple, fast and very very tasty. This sauce has many uses. Mix with fresh cooked...
Bulk Chili Con Carne
Bulk Chili Con Carne is a superb filling dish that is simple to cook and ideal to make in advance. I make this Mexican dish...
Amazing Osso Buco
Amazing Osso Buco is a classic Italian dish for the Lombardy region. The slow cooked Veal shanks are perfectly cooked and fall off the bone....
Tasty Garlic Bread
Tasty Garlic Bread is a simple recipe that is better than anything you can buy or order as a take away. Make it in advance...
Pasta Puttanesca
Pasta Puttanesca is a lovely Italian pasta main dish of dubious meaning. The ingredients are amazing and full of flavour and combine perfectly. I use...
Leftover Turkey Meatballs
Turkey Meatballs are a leftover recipe that is a firm favourite in my home. Adding the leftover turkey with a few ingredients, mainly vegetables and...
Turkey Minestrone Soup
Turkey Minestrone Soup is a dish that is ideal over the Christmas period. Using leftover turkey adds extra body to an already amazing soup. You...
Easy Roast Potatoes
Easy Roast Potatoes are an idiots guide to a perfect vegetarian side dish for a roast dinner. Even I can cook these perfectly. There are...
Fast Curry Dip
Fast Curry Dip is a lovely change from the normal thousand island dressing and the boring shop brought dips. It packs a warming punch and...
Tartare Sauce
Tartare Sauce is an essential for so many fish dishes. Whether it be Simple Salmon Cakes to a Fish Bap, it works. Served as a...
Deep Fried Scotch Eggs
Deep Fried Scotch Eggs are so simple to make, look impressive and taste amazing. They contain only a few ingredients but when combined make a...
Minestrone Soup
Minestrone Soup is a simple Italian soup. . One benefit of this soup is you can use both raw vegetables and also cooked vegetables from...
Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
When it comes to having a lovely summer meal, a Tomato and Mozzarella Salad is high on the list. Served as a simple salad or...
Simple Prawn Spaghetti
This is an easy dish that makes use of all of the prawns. Simple Prawn Spaghetti uses the flesh, shells and oils of the prawns...
Thai Red Curry
Most people have tried and enjoyed a Thai Green Curry but not its hotter relative. A Thai Red Curry has more chillies cooked in it,...