Homemade Tortellini
Homemade Tortellini are superb little Italian parcels of pasta with a tasty filling. I have been making these for years and their attraction never grows
Homemade Margherita Pizza
Homemade Margherita Pizza is the pizza that my grandchildren always ask for. It’s simple to make with a lot of being prepared earlier. Making the
Simple Sesame Chicken
Simple Sesame Chicken is a brilliant recipe that is packed with flavours and texture. Served as a main dish with a bowl of rice and
Marinated Chicken Gyros
Marinated Chicken Gyros or gyro is a mouthful of flavour with so many gorgeous ingredients. Using homemade tzatziki sauce and a simple marinade mean this
Cheesy Spanish Baked Eggs
Cheesy Spanish Baked Eggs is a simple variation on the traditional Spanish dish. This vegetarian recipe is packed with flavours and so quick to cook.
Honey Baked Camembert
Honey Baked Camembert is a beautiful starter, appetiser, canape, and glorious snack. The soft gooey cheese with its beautiful flavour baked in honey and chilli
Pork and Cheese Tortellini
Pork and Cheese Tortellini is a simple make in advance and pop in the freezer meals. The tortellini are surprisingly easy to prepare and take
Beautiful Beef Skewers
Beautiful Beef Skewers have to be one of my favourite barbecue nibbles. They are amazingly simple to produce, the marinade is liquid paradise and they
Chicken Shawarma Wraps
Chicken Shawarma Wraps are a perfect idea for brunch, main dish and snacks and a must for picnics. There is a wonderful balance between the
Pan Seared Salmon
A Pan Seared Salmon fillet is delight all year round. Serve as a main dish. Accompanying a light salad during the summer for al fresco
Quick Caprese Salad
Quick Caprese Salad is a refreshing filling salad side dish from beautiful Italy. The main ingredients are mozzarella and ripe tomatoes, two old friends. This
Classic Homemade Coleslaw
Classic Homemade Coleslaw is an essential part of my diet now a days. Added to a bowl of fresh scampi, in a burger, a rack
Homemade Naan Bread
When I discovered how to make my own Homemade Naan Bread, it meant two things. It saved me a lot of money and I learnt
Magical Millionaires Shortbread
Magical Millionaires Shortbread is a lovely childhood memory. These soft, smooth yet crunchy snacks are a delight. Any biscuit that has a biscuit base cover
Slow Cooked Baby Back Ribs
Slow Cooked Baby Back Ribs is a recipe where you do a little work, let the oven do the rest. The result are ribs that
Cheesy Aubergine
Cheesy Aubergine is a stunning vegetarian dish that has flavour, body, texture and a beautiful appearance. Served as a starter, side dish or main dish
Lamb and Pistachio Koftas
Lamb and Pistachio Koftas is a recipe I discovered in a little restaurant in Guildford UK. Adding pistachios to the recipe adds a new dimension
Garlic Chili Shrimp
Garlic Chili Shrimp is a starter, side dish and canape that I love. The shrimp are plump and delicate while the sauce has total attitude.
Potato Casserole
Potato Casserole may not sounds brilliant but the flavours are. This simple vegetarian dish is easy to make and can be eaten on its own
Smoked Salmon Salad
Smoked Salmon Salad is a delicious dish that’s always a surprise to our guests. The body of the salad is a mixture of cucumber, tomato,
Sweet Potato Chips/Crisps
Sweet Potato Chips/Crisps are a delicious relatively healthy version compared to the mass produced. Best of all, you can adapt the chips/crisps according to your
Palmier Pastry Cookies
Palmier Pastry Cookies are a sumptuous delicacy my Nan used to make. They are lovely and sweet without being sickly and are so soft and
Beef and Potato Pasty
Beef and Potato Pasty is a food I have eaten ever since I first went to Cornwall 50 years ago. Being crammed into a car
Double Fried French Fries
Double Fried French Fries are the only way to cook fries. The skin is lovely and crispy while the inside is lovely and fluffy. The
Strawberry and Biscuit Yogurt
Strawberry and Biscuit Yogurt is a superb dish to finish a meal. It is light and full of flavour and the split in textures works
Honey Sesame Cashews
I got bored with the usual salted and roasted peanuts with my drink and then I found Honey Sesame Cashews. These cashews are so easy
Perfect Popcorn
Perfect Popcorn is an essential part of the weekend in our house. With the cost of living going up, home made popcorn and movie night
How to make Choux Pastry
How to make Choux Pastry is a simple process that takes 5 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook. The result however is a
Salmon and Asparagus Tagliatelle
Salmon and Asparagus Tagliatelle is a delight to cook and a pleasure to eat. The soft delicate salmon, the perfect asparagus on a bed of
Painless Cinnamon Rolls
Painless Cinnamon Rolls is a very simple recipe that has big results. The cinnamon rolls are soft and moist with the lovey heat and kick
Chicken Pho (Pho Ga)
Chicken Pho (Pho Ga) is a stunning variation of Beef Pho. Pho Ga includes chicken and is a brilliant chicken noodle soup. This is a
Ham and Penne in a Creamy Sauce
Ham and Penne in a Creamy Sauce is a one pot dish that is ready before you know it. I make this using leftover ham