Category : Sauce
It is said that “In the orchestra of a great kitchen, the sauce chef is a soloist”. The sauce can make or break a meal, in fact the whole dinner party so has to be perfect. We have a library of recipes for every occasion. If we don’t have your favourite or suggestion then please join and post it for us to share with the world.
We have an increasing number of sauces in our database such as Bérnaise, Béchamel and BBQ. Not to mention those that are associated with a certain protein. These include Fillet Steak with Mushrooms, Mole Poblano and Rigatoni in Vodka Cream Sauce – Rigatoni alla Bettola. No matter how good the rest of the meal is, without this element being perfect the dish wont work.
Beef Meatballs
My families most comforting dish is a generous bowl of beef meatballs served over tagliatelle. The moment the warm tomato sauce meets the pasta, the...
Crispy Sticky Chicken
This a another of those dishes that make everyone hover around the kitchen. Crispy Sticky Chicken is definitely one of them in my house. The...
Homemade Vegetarian Pizza
There is something deeply satisfying about making a Homemade Vegetarian Pizza from scratch. The smell alone takes me straight back to busy kitchens and warm...
Sticky Soy Chicken Wings
Sticky Soy Chicken Wings is one of those dishes that disappears almost as quickly as it reaches the table. They feel indulgent, comforting, and deeply...
Chilli Snow Crab
Few seafood dishes capture the drama of Korean cuisine like Chilli Snow Crab. It looks bold, colourful, and exciting before the first bite even begins....
Creamy Mushroom Penne
Creamy Mushroom Penne is one of those comforting dishes that feels indulgent while remaining reassuringly simple. It fits perfectly into the Five Ingredient Fridays collection,...
Pepperoni and Bacon Pizza
Pepperoni and Bacon Pizza is my go to dinner when I need to feed the family and don’t want countless pans being used and I...
Cantonese Ginger Chicken
Cantonese Ginger Chicken is one of my sons favourite dishes. The flavours are gentle but confident. Nothing shouts. Everything works together. That is very much...
Osso Tagliatelle
Osso Tagliatelle is one of those dishes that reminds me why I fell in love with slow cooking in the first place. It brings comfort,...
Baked Salmon with a White Wine and Butter Sauce
Baked Salmon with a White Wine Butter Sauce feels like one of those dishes that quietly impresses without any fuss. I often turn to it...
Spaghetti Bolognese
In my kitchen, Spaghetti Bolognese is the kind of meal that brings everyone drifting in from different rooms, drawn by the rich, savoury aroma that...
Barbecued Wings
A big platter of Barbecued Wings placed in the middle of the table is one of the few things that makes my family go quiet....
Duck with Pumpkin Mash
Duck with Pumpkin Mash is comfort food dressed up just enough to make any evening feel a bit special. Pan-fried duck breasts, a glossy jus,...
Thai Noodles
I love a bowl of noodles with one of countless flavourings and ingredients. Thai Noodles hits the mark in every way as you will soon...
Chicken with Oyster Sauce
A stir-fried chicken dish that comes together quickly yet tastes as though you’ve spent far longer coaxing flavours is one of my favourite dishes. Chicken...
Bolognaise Starter
There’s something endlessly charming about a dish that looks elegant but is secretly as simple and tasty as your favourite weekday supper. That’s exactly why...
Pumpkin Ravioli
The very thought of a plate of heart-warming pumpkin ravioli conjures images of golden autumn leaves, the gentle simmer of sauce on the stove, and...
Shrimp Blini
There’s something elegant about serving Shrimp Blini at a gathering. They’re small, dainty, and packed with flavour — the kind of bite-sized treat that instantly...
Aubergine Bolognaise
If you’ve ever stood in your kitchen wondering how to give a classic dish a little something extra without scaring off the family, let me...
Bacon and Egg Benedict
Some breakfasts are quick and forgettable, but others arrive at the table with a quiet sort of charm that makes you slow down and savour...
Medallions with Asparagus
There’s something undeniably comforting about a dish that looks elegant but feels like home on a plate. That’s exactly the charm of what I like...
Zingy Wings
If I’m hungry but not sure whether I fancy a meal or a snack then I go to my favourite chicken wings. But not just...
Marina Spaghetti
There are certain dishes that feel like they carry a whole story on the plate. For me, Marina Spaghetti is one of them. It’s not...
Berlin Bites
If there’s one dish that captures the soul of German street food, it has to be Berlin Bites. You might know it by its more...
General Tso Chicken
Every now and then, there’s a dish that doesn’t just end up on the dinner table, it becomes a star in its own right. General...
Proper Pepperoni Pizza
There are certain foods in this world that never fail to put a smile on your face, and a freshly made proper pepperoni pizza is...
Salmon with Gherkin Sauce
Salmon with Gherkin Sauce – now here’s a dish that’s a little different, a little indulgent and yet surprisingly easy to bring together. I’ve always...
Tagliatelle Leftovers
When you have a fridge full of leftover bits and bobs from previous meals, this recipe can transform them into a comforting, delicious meal. That’s...
Sunday Best Beef Lasagne
There’s something deeply comforting about a bubbling tray of lasagne fresh out the oven, the cheese golden and blistered at the edges, the layers gently...
Shrimp Pasta
A big bowl of Shrimp Pasta is the kind of dish that doesn’t try too hard to impress—yet somehow always does. Perfectly cooked shrimp nestled...
Tenderloin with Asparagus
There are days when I’m hungry but don’t fancy something heavy but rather a dish that’s indulgent yet light—a supper that fills you without weighing...
Basil Melt Pizza
There’s something truly comforting about the smell of homemade pizza wafting through the house. It brings everyone to the kitchen like bees to honey. And...
American BBQ Ribs
There are few things more satisfying than tucking into a rack of smoky, sticky American BBQ ribs. You know the ones — tender, juicy meat...
Roasted Asparagus Carbonara
One of my all-time favourite pasta dishes to make at home is Roasted Asparagus Carbonara — a simple yet deeply satisfying dish that adds a...
Pulled Pork in a Bun
Slow cooking brings out the best in some meats and all it takes is a bit of time, a bit of love and a good...
Chicken Liver and Onions
When you reach a certain age, there is something nostalgic about a dish like Chicken Liver and Onions. It’s a hearty, old-fashioned comfort food that...
Sticky Chicken wings
Few dishes in my households can stir up excitement quite like a platter of sticky chicken wings. Glossy, golden and deliciously messy, these wings are...
Chanterelle Tagliatelle
In my house, a true indulgence is a bowl of freshly made pasta paired with golden chanterelle mushrooms in a rich, velvety cream sauce. Absolutely...
Chilli Chicken Wings
A platter of chilli chicken wings is a sure fire way of catching people attention. Crispy, golden skin coated in a thick, glossy sauce that...