Category : Stock
Stocks are formed from the cooking of animal bones or vegetable parts in seasoned water often for a couple of hours. The bones are then disposed of but you end up with a delicious stock to help flavour other dishes. They be soup, gravy and risotto to name a few.
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Tip:
I make stock in advance and freeze it. When its time to make a soup, risotto, curries and so much more.
Classic Chicken Paella
Some dishes simply reward patience, and classic chicken paella sits proudly in that group in my house. Like a lot of home cook, I have...
Chicken Soup with Croutons
There are cold wintery or autumnal days when only a bowl of thick, creamy chicken soup will do. The sort that steams gently on the...
Prawn and Clam Paella
Prawn and Clam Paella looks vibrant, smells amazing, and tastes even better. Best of all, it is very flexible. You can easily adapt it to...
Squid Seafood Paella
Squid Seafood Paella is the sort of meal I turn to when I want to slow everyone down, gather them around, and enjoy food that...
Spicy Vegetable Noodles
There are certain dishes that feel instantly comforting the moment they arrive at the table, and Spicy Vegetable Noodles is very much one of them....
Vegetable Noodle Soup
There’s a certain kind of day that practically begs you to make soup. You know the one — the air hangs heavy with drizzle, the...
Budget Beef Stew
A pot of beef stew gently bubbling away on the hob or nestled in the oven on a cold afternoon is a wonderful thing. For...
Shrimp Risotto
Shrimp Risotto is a meal that is both indulgent and comforting. This Italian classic celebrates the simple beauty of good ingredients, transformed through patience, care...
Pork Knuckle
There are dishes that speak of patience, generosity, and old-world culinary tradition, and pork knuckle—also affectionately known as pork knee—is one of them. Slow cooked...
Xiao long bao
Steaming delicacies have a special way of drawing people in, and few dishes are as enchanting as Xiao Long Bao. For those not familiar with...
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...
Steamed Clams
Few dishes capture the spirit of the seaside quite like a bowl full of steamed clams. The kind of meal that feels both rustic and...
Slow Braised Beef
Few dishes evoke warmth and satisfaction quite like a slow-cooked beef supper. Slow Braised Beef is a perfect example of food that asks nothing 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...
Chicken Roulade
Chicken Roulade is a dish that look far more impressive than the effort they take to make. It’s a dish that combines tender chicken, a...
Salmon and Spinach Tagliatelle
A bowl of pasta that feels indulgent yet light is a very popular dish in my home. That’s exactly what Salmon and Spinach Tagliatelle offers...
Chestnut Mushroom Risotto
A bowl of chestnut mushroom risotto is one of those dishes that feels special without being fussy, and its creamy texture makes it the ultimate...
Chicken Noodle Soup – Day 3
After two days of roast and stir-fry excitement, it’s time to slow things down with a steaming bowl of Chicken Noodle Soup—the ultimate comfort food...
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...
Sichuan Boiled Fish
If you love bold, spicy food, Sichuan Boiled Fish (Shuizhu Yu) is a dish you need to try. This classic from China’s Sichuan province is...
Warming Sausage Casserole
There’s something undeniably comforting about a hearty casserole, and when it features good-quality sausages, tender potatoes, sweet onions, and vibrant green beans, you know you’re...
Spicy Butternut Squash Soup
When its a cold day, I always make a bowl of Spicy Butternut Squash Soup to warm you up on a chilly day. This dish...
Chinese Pork Belly
Chinese pork belly is a perfect balance of crisp, caramelised skin, tender, melt-in-the-mouth layers of fat and meat, and a sauce so packed with umami...
Classic Meat Pie
There is one dish that, to me, that encapsulates the essence of home-cooked comfort quite like a classic meat pie. Its golden puff pastry lid...
Sour and Spicy Chinese Soup
When it comes to comfort food with a punch of bold flavour, few dishes rival the beloved Sour and Spicy Chinese Soup. Known for its...
Roast Pork With Crackling
To me few dishes evoke as much excitement at the dinner table as a perfectly roasted pork with crackling, a golden crisp delight. It’s a...
Creamy Chicken Soup
There’s something inherently comforting about a bowl of creamy chicken soup. It’s what’s needed warm embrace on a chilly evening, a simple yet soulful indulgence....
Lombardy Osso Buco
Lombardy Osso Buco, meaning “bone with a hole” in Italian, is a dish that hails from the Lombardy region in northern Italy. Known for its...
Sunday Roast Beef
Roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, honey-glazed carrots, broccoli, roast potatoes, and rich gravy is a quintessential British meal that brings warmth and comfort to the...
My Favourite Onion Gravy
Like many households, my favourite Onion gravy is a staple of British cuisine, adding a comforting and rich depth of flavour to countless dishes. Whether...
Filet Mignon with a Red Wine Reduction
A Filet Mignon, often regarded as the king of steaks, is prized for its unparalleled tenderness and rich flavour. Cut from the smaller end of...