Potato Cakes
Potato Cakes are a strange idea that works so well. They can be served with so many other ingredients such as smoked salmon and soft...
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.
Australian Spiced Shrimp
Australian Spiced Shrimp is a superb Aussie bbq treat. They are simple to produce and only take a few minutes each. On a bbq, you...
Green Pesto Sauce
A Green Pesto Sauce goes well with so many meals and tastes so good. This Green Pesto sauce recipe is a must as it goes...
Garlic Bread
Garlic Bread is always a popular dish whether it be as a side-dish, starter or snack. The ingredients are simple to prepare, the cooking is...
Potato Salad
Potato Salad is a vital part of a summer salad, picnic and bbq. Most people don’t realise that this is actually a German Dish. Potato...
Boiled Potatoes with Herbs
Boiled Potatoes with Herbs is a perfect side dish to many recipes. These tenderly cooked potatoes coated in butter and gentle herbs make these a...
Mum’s Dill Sauce
Mum’s Dill Sauce is necessity of a home cook when accompanying Salmon or other fish, especially fish cakes. The smoothness of the cream, the dill...
Eggs Benedict – Old School
Eggs Benedict is a traditional American breakfast or brunch dish that consists of two halves of an English muffin each of which is topped with...
Chimichurri Marinade
Chimichurri Marinade is a popular green or red sauce that is believed to have originated in Argentina and Uruguay. It is used as a marinade...
Fruit Salsa
Fruit Salsa is a deliciously refreshing combination of fruit and salad vegetables. The crunch of the cucumber, freshness of the tomatoes and the sweetness of...
Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup
Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup is a superb example of the food of Vietnam. The ingredients and techniques are simple but produce the maximum flavour...
Sweet Potato Wedges
Sweet Potato Wedges have replaced normal fries in my house. These delights are simple to make, hold a lot of flavour, quick to cook and...
Tomato Sauce
Homemade Tomato Sauce is a fundamental recipe that every cook should know. This recipe can be added to Quick Meatballs, Oriental Meatballs and a large number of...
Beef Pho
Beef Pho is called the national dish of Vietnam. When you have tasted it, you can understand. The amazing flavours of the noodles in fish...
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...
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...
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...
Cold Split Pea Soup with Mint
Cold Split Pea Soup with Mint is a superb vegetarian soup that is as full of flavour as its colour. The soups flavour is taken...
Parsley Tomatoes
Parsley Tomatoes are a simple side dish that is refreshing and tasty and goes with most dishes. Serve as a side dish or a starter,...
Herbed Goat Cheese Spread
Herbed Goat Cheese Spread is very easy to produce but looks good and tastes even better. Serve as part of a cheese board, as a...
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...
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...
Eggs Poached in Wine
Eggs Poached in Wine is a totally different method to poach an egg. However reduce the sauce and the recipe becomes alive. Using red wine...
Chicken Mediterranean
Chicken Mediterranean is a lovely combination of classic ingredients. The moist chicken breasts, potatoes and garlic with lemon juice, olives and rosemary makes a dish...