Nutmeg
Nutmeg: A Spice of Warmth and Wonder Nutmeg is one of those spices that, though commonly found in kitchens around the world, often goes unnoticed...
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Mustard Seeds
Mustard seeds may be small in size, but they pack a punch when it comes to flavour. This humble spice is found in kitchens around...
Mountain Pepper
Mountain pepper is a spice that brings the flavours of the Australian wilderness into the kitchen. Known for its distinctive, peppery heat and complex, aromatic...
Lamb dhansak
Lamb dhansak is a mild Indian curry using lamb or goat. This is ideal as an main dish and incorporates the flavours and spices of...
Chicken Biryani
Chicken Biryani is a firm favourite at takeaways but why not try making it at home. It is easier than you think. There are so...
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...
Black Bean Soup
Black Bean Soup is a true filling and tasty meal. For even more body, I cook a ham hock in with the soup and shred...
Uruguayan Potato Salad – Ensalada Rusa
Uruguayan Potato Salad – Ensalada Rusa is lovely recipe that is delicate yet filling as a side dish. This recipe is different as Carrots and...
Pasta e Fagioli
Pasta e fagioli, meaning “pasta and beans”, is a traditional Italian dish. The simplicity of the recipe produces amazing flavours and a warmth that is...
Italian Bologna Style Meat Sauce – Ragu Bolognese
When most people think of Italian cuisine, they think of two dishes; Spaghetti Bolognese and Lasagna. This sauce, Italian Bologna Style Meat Sauce – Ragu Bolognese...
Barley Vegetable Soup
Barley Vegetable Soup is a simply delicious recipe that fills the house with welcoming aromas and makes your mouth water. This vegetarian soup is a...
Chicken Liver Crostini – Crostini alla Chiantigiana
A family favourite. This pate has flavours so intense that once you start to dip, you will go on and on and on. Those have...
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...
She Crab Soup
She Crab Soup is one of those warming soups that hits the spot every time. The combination of crab meat and sherry with the cream,...
Beef Braised in Coffee
Beef Braised in Coffee is not a combination that many people will think of. However it really works well. I use espresso coffee as it...
Bagna Cauda
Bagna Cauda is a lovely simple dipping sauce from Italy. There is a knack to eating this sauce. Drop pieces of vegetable into the sauce...
Steak and Kidney Pie
Steak and kidney pie is a savoury pie that is filled principally with a mixture of diced beef, diced kidney, fried onion, and brown gravy....
Manhattan Clam Chowder
Manhattan clam chowder in a tomato-based sauce with potatoes, onions, carrots, celery, and a little bacon. This chowder is similar to New England Clam Chowder....
Bitterballen – Dutch Meatball Hors d’Oeuvre
Bitterballen – Dutch Meatball Hors d’Oeuvre are delicious bread crumbed meatballs that have been deep fried. Everything about that sentence sounds tasty. These morsels can...
Bolognese Sauce
A good tasty Bolognese Sauce is a cooks dream. The thick slow cooked sauce can be used in traditional recipes such as Spaghetti Bolognese and...
Cuban Shredded Beef – Ropa Vieja
Cuban Shredded Beef – Ropa Vieja is an amazingly simple dish that you put on to cook and leave. The flavour of this main dish...
Creamy Tuna Dip
Creamy Tuna Dip is a fast tasty dip that goes well with so many nibbles. Whether it be crackers, biscuits, celery, carrot etc the list...
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...
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...
Baked Stuffed Potatoes – India
Baked Stuffed Potatoes – India are a lovely way of turning a boring baked potato into a delicious dish. Combining the potato with the spices,...
Crockpot Brisket
Crockpot Brisket is a simple recipe that produces a fall apart tender beef. Slow cooking for 8 hours on low means you can go out,...
Provencal Beef Stew
Provencal Beef Stew is a traditional French casserole that is full of flavour, aroma and body. A simple stew/casserole that never fails to impress. The...
Biscuit Topped Chicken Pie
Biscuit Topped Chicken Pie is easier than you think, and you’ll never want frozen again! Serve as a main dish for a lot of happy...