Seared Tuna
Seared Tuna is one of those dishes that always feels a little bit special, even though it is surprisingly straightforward to make at home. As...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
Fettuccine Bolognese
When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can rival a hearty plate of fettuccine topped with meaty Bolognese sauce. It’s a combination that has...
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...
Roast Duck with Jus
Indulging in a hearty and sophisticated meal doesn’t always necessitate a reservation at a fancy restaurant. With a few key ingredients and a touch of...
Carol’s Cottage Pie
Carol’s Cottage Pie is one of those dishes that makes you enjoy the colder months. Carol, my lovely aunt always makes this, and makes it...
Pan Fried Peppercorn Steak
Pan Fried Peppercorn Steak is a dish that I love cooking. Not only for the amazing aroma and flavours but how simple and quick it...
Mums Cottage Pie
Mums Cottage Pie is a dish using the leftover beef form the Sunday roast. The aroma, flavour and warmth of this dish always made it...
Rigatoni Bolognese
Rigatoni Bolognese is a slight remake of the classic Italian dish. The differences are that I use rigatoni instead of spaghetti and serve it with...
White Wine and Chanterelle Sauce
White Wine and Chanterelle Sauce is a gorgeous sauce for both poultry and meats. Served with chicken, beef or pork on a bed of fluffy...
Comfort Chilli
Comfort Chilli is a dish that’s quick to make and rammed with amazing flavours. The main ingredients are standard but we add zucchini (aubergine) and...
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...
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...
My Chilli Con Carne
My Chilli Con Carne is a recipe my mother gave to me years ago when I left home and went to University. It is the...
Fast Chili Con Carne
Fast Chili Con Carne is a back up dish I use far too often. Its easy and quick to cook and tastes so good. I...
Beautiful Bolognaise and Rigatoni
Beautiful Bolognaise and Rigatoni is a Italian family dish that I cook regularly during the colder months. It has all of the essential requirements of...
Meaty Lasagne
Meaty Lasagne is a perfect dish all year round. I serve this Italian recipe as a main dish during the cold months with garlic bread...
Bulk Chili Con Carne
Bulk Chili Con Carne is a superb filling dish that is simple to cook and ideal to make in advance. I make this Mexican dish...
Meatball Gravy
Meatball Gravy is a simple fast recipe that takes meatballs to a new level. The silkiness and thickness of the gravy is perfect. Served as...
Mince Stuffed Peppers
Mince Stuffed Peppers are a delight to cook and eat. They are very simple to prepare and using different colour bell peppers makes it a...
Fusilli Pasta Ragu
Fusilli Pasta Ragu is a delightful Italian recipe, full of flavours and texture. The mixture of bell peppers, chillies, beef stock and beef mince creates...
Sausages with Mash and Onion Gravy
Sausages with Mash and Onion Gravy is one of my favourite recipes. Thick onion gravy with soft mash potato and perfectly cooked Cumberland Sausages is...
Lorna’s Spaghetti Bolognese
Lorna’s Spaghetti Bolognese is a dish that I eat all year round. The flavours are simple yet immense. This is also ideal to make in...
Lasagne – Easy and Tasty
When I’m hungry for Italian, there are certain words in a recipe I look for. This has three of them. Lasagne – Easy and Tasty....
Bolognaise Meat Sauce
Bolognaise Meat Sauce is a recipe that is permanently on the shopping list. I used to buy from the store until I found this recipe....
Hungarian Goulash
Hungarian Goulash is a stew of meat and vegetables, seasoned with paprika and other spices. Originating from the medieval Hungary, goulash is a popular meal...
Chilaquiles
Typically, corn tortillas cut in quarters and lightly fried are the basis of the dish. Green, red salsa or mole is served with the crisp...