Saffron Rice
Saffron Rice is such a simple recipe that transforms dishes for good to amazing. The subtle flavour yet vibrant colour brings dishes to life. I...
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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I make stock in advance and freeze it. When its time to make a soup, risotto, curries and so much more.
Milanese Risotto – Risotto alla Milanese
Milanese Risotto – Risotto alla Milanese is a true classic Italian recipe, always a dinner surprise but always an impressive meal. The prosciutto and shallots...
Katjang Sauce – Spicy Peanut Sauce
Katjang Sauce – Spicy Peanut Sauce is a simple recipe that packs a punch with the chillies and molasses. This is definitely one to try...
Turkey Tetrazzini
Turkey Tetrazzini is a superb recipe for the days after Thanksgiving and Christmas. When you have had enough of the roasted meals, this lovely pasta...
Chicken Stock
Chicken Stock is one of those simple recipes that add so much to other dishes. Chicken stock is the basis of soups, bisques, curries, stews...
Seafood Pasta
Seafood Pasta is a simple Italian dish that is so popular. It is easy to see why. The seafood I use is a mixture from...
Osso Buco
Osso Buco or Oss Bus is a classic Milanese recipe that goes back centuries. The name means “bone with a hole” in reference to the...
Jewish Chicken Stock
Jewish Chicken Stock is an important part of cooking within this cuisine. Chicken stock is vital within this recipe and as with all soups, the...
German Style Pot Roast
A German Style Pot Roast is as you would expect from Germany. A filling beef dish full of flavour, textures and an amazing aroma. Served...
Swedish Meatballs
Swedish Meatballs is a lovely simple recipe that works for any day of the week and in fact anytime of the day. They only take...
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...
Gorgeous Gravy Ahead of Time
I will admit that Gorgeous Gravy Ahead of Time has made life a whole lot easier at family dinners. Making the gravy in advance so...
Vietnamese Style Chicken Stock
Vietnamese Style Chicken Stock is a lovely simple variation on the western chicken stock. While this dish starts with chicken broth/stock it is further flavoured...
Mexican Rice – Arroz a la Mexicana
Mexican Rice – Arroz a la Mexicana is a true favourite of mine. Its a meal on its own and with the rice being cooked...
Noodle Soup – Sopa de Fideos
Noodle Soup – Sopa de Fideos is a simple dish that packs a delightful flavours all year round. Shops in Mexico sell packages of dried...
New England Fish Stew
New England Fish Stew is a delicate tasty dish that is perfect all year round. I use cod and haddock but fish pie mix is...
Avocado Soup – Sopa de Aquacate
Avocado Soup – Sopa de Aquacate is a delicate soup that my wife used to make. Made with simple clean ingredients, heavy cream, nutmeg and...
Turkey Stock
Turkey Stock is a wonderful alternative to the traditional chicken stock. At times like Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter we have lots of turkey but normally...
Tamales Blancos – Plain Tamales
Tamales Blancos – Plain Tamales is a chicken stock flavoured dough that’s steamed to perfection. The dough becomes cooked and tastes amazing. You can adapt...
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...
Tomato Bread Soup – Pappa al Pomodoro
Tomato Bread Soup – Pappa al pomodoro is a thick Tuscan soup. The soup consists of fresh tomatoes, bread, olive oil, garlic, basil and chicken...
Onion Soup – Zuppa di Cipolle
Onion Soup – Zuppa di Cipolle is an Italian version of French Onion Soup. This simple recipe uses simple ingredients to great effect to produce...
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...
Beef Goulash Soup
Beef Goulash Soup is not actually a soup as such. It’s so much more. Imagine a soup with chunks of beef and vegetables and this...
Greek Beef Stew – Stifado
Greek Beef Stew – Stifado is a Greek stew dish. The word comes from “stufado,” a dish brought to Greece by the Venetians in the...
Lemon Risotto – Risotto al Limone
Lemon Risotto – Risotto al Limone is a stunning main dish recipe that is refreshing and filling at the same time. The simple addition of...
Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut Squash Soup is a delicious American vegetarian recipe full of body and flavour. Butternut Squash has the benefit of being able to take spices...
Beef Stock
Beef Stock is a delicious recipe that is used in so many recipes. It is the base for dishes such as French Onion Soup, Beef...
Mushrooms with Chipotles
Mushrooms with Chipotles are a favourite starter and side dish of mine. The soft delicate mushrooms mixed with the puree of chipotles chillies, stock, onion...
Turkey Mushroom Soup
I use Turkey Mushroom Soup to use up left over turkey and vegetables when I have them. It means no waste. Serve as a main...