Hoi Sin and Ginger Pork Ribs
Hoi Sin and Ginger Pork Ribs is a Chinese dish that I adore. The flavours of the hoi sin and soy sauces create an underlying...
Category : Occasions
Special Occasions are celebrated around the world. We have individual categories for Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, Diwali etc but have grouped them all together here. To celebrate a occasion, you need a few things – time off work to relax, drink, decent food and friends. We can’t help you with work or friends, we can do the others.
Tips:
Prep as much as possible in advance. Many starters, main dish, side dishes and desserts can be prepared before the day. This little bit of planning ahead makes the holiday so much more enjoyable as you are not tied to the kitchen nor have mountains to do.
Turkey, Sausage, Roast Potato and Stuffing Pie
Turkey, Sausage, Roast Potato and Stuffing Pie is a superb way of using leftovers from meals. I have used this time after time and its...
Stuffed Chiles – Chiles Rellenos
A simple recipe that produces a starter, canape/appetiser, side-dish that will make people queue up straight again. Stuffed Chiles – Chiles Rellenos are superb nibble...
Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni and Cheese with attitude. I include cayenne pepper and a grating of nutmeg for that additional warmth and depth more mustard couldn’t achieve. The...
Simple Roast Turkey
A Simple Roast Turkey is an essential during business holiday periods. this recipe is one of my favourite as it takes a slightly different route...
Lamb Coconut Curry
Lamb Coconut Curry is a recipe I normally have once a month after I have cooked roast lamb. Lamb holds the flavour of the coconut...
Herbed Sweet Potato Skins
Sweet potatoes are renowned for their natural sweetness and versatility and this dish is a savory twist on a classic favorite. While many enjoy them...
Italian Bologna Style Meat Sauce – Ragu Bolognese
When most people think of Italian cuisine, they think of two dishes; Spaghetti Bolognese and Lasagna. This sauce, Italian Bologna Style Meat Sauce – Ragu Bolognese...
Cornbread Turkey and Cranberry Sandwiches
At Christmas and Thanksgiving, left over Turkey has many uses. One of the best are Cornbread Turkey and Cranberry Sandwiches. The texture of the turkey,...
Plum Pudding with Brandy Butter
Plum Pudding with Brandy Butter is a warming recipe that is normally associated with Christmas. However with the ingredients, it is ideal for any part...
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...
Hot Cross Buns
Hot Cross Buns are a spiced sweet bun made with currants or raisins, marked with a cross on the top. They are traditionally made and...
Grilled Kippered Herring
Grilled Kippered Herring have been around for years. The reason – they are delicious, filling, go with so many other ingredients and all ages enjoy...
Gingerbread Pancakes
Gingerbread Pancakes are lightly spiced with cinnamon and ginger and the dunking of molasses make these an ideal Christmas pancake. They are incredibly easy to...
Fresh Corn Fritters
Fresh Corn Fritters are flat pancake like fritter made fresh from the cob. They are a perfect addition to meals an like other fritters have...
Eggs Stuffed with Smoked Salmon
Classic recipe for special occasions. Eggs Stuffed with Smoked Salmon has been used as a starter and as a canapé both with great success. However...
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...
Canadian Bacon and Corn Pancakes
Canadian Bacon and Corn Pancakes are a true delight for breakfast and brunch. Also snacks and basically every other part of the day. The pancakes...
Honey Glazed Easter Ham
As Easter approaches, there’s nothing quite as quintessential as the aroma of a succulent, honey-glazed ham wafting through the air. This year, elevate your Easter...
Butterscotch Apple Pie
Butterscotch Apple Pie is a dessert that brings back happy memories at Christmas. After a large meal, there was always room for a slice of...
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,...
Roast Turkey With Tasty Chestnut Stuffing
Roast Turkey With Tasty Chestnut Stuffing is one of my favourite main dishes that I always look forward to. Sadly I only seem to have...
Rosemary Apple Salsa
Rosemary Apple Salsa is a remarkable dish for being so simple but being so tasty. Its best served as a dip with meats and goes...
Marinated Chicken Kebabs
Marinated Chicken Kebabs/kabobs is an easy way to prepare and cook chicken kebabs. Creating a simple marinade the day before and leaving the chicken to...
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes are a vegetarian soft delicacy with the the moist flesh of the sweet potato and the sour cream. With the addition...
Grilled Turkey With Garlic Sauce
Grilled Turkey With Garlic Sauce is a dish that most people think REALLY!!. However, once you had tried it, everything balances. The Garlic Sauce is...
Christmas Morning Cinnamon Rolls
During the 1920s when baking yeast breads was an everyday occurrence, cinnamon rolls were a favoured breakfast treat. Today, cinnamon rolls are often reserved for...
Turkey Barbecue Meatloaf
Turkey Barbecue Meatloaf is the perfect alternative to the normal meatloaf. This is an ideal recipe for using leftovers and is perfect in sandwiches or...
Glazed Gammon – Slow Cooked
Glazed Gammon – Slow Cooked takes a long time but is worth the wait. The gammon comes out succulent and moist and ideal for main...
Honey Mustard Roast Turkey Crown
Honey Mustard Roast Turkey Crown is an ideal recipe for those who think a full turkey is too much. There are only 6 ingredients that...
Tasty Roast Turkey Crown
A Tasty Roast Turkey Crown is recipe that everybody should learn. The combination of just 7 ingredients creates a brilliant dish that’s packed with flavour....