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...
Search Results for: dry white wine
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...
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...
Linguini with Squid and Garlic
Linguini with Squid and Garlic is a fast pasta dish that hits the spot every time anytime. The simple ingredients work so well together that...
Pork and Cabbage Casserole
Savour the Comfort of Pork and Cabbage Casserole In the realm of hearty and comforting meals, few dishes evoke the warmth and satisfaction quite like...
Peri-Peri Chicken Livers
Peri-Peri Chicken Livers are a beautiful starter and canape. Serve on small toasts or quartered rolls for maximum flavour and effect. Alternatively serve the chicken...
Squash Casserole
A yellow squash is used for its versatility, its edible skin, silky flesh and mild flavour that can be spiced and not be smothered. When...
Tarragon Chicken and Mushroom Casserole
Tarragon Chicken and Mushroom Casserole is one of my mothers favourite dishes. I haven’t eaten it in years until I moved back to my home...
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...
Spanish Potatoes in Green Sauce – Patatas en Salsa Verde
Spanish Potatoes in Green Sauce – Patatas en Salsa Verde is a superb side dish to go with any meats. A family favourite that is...
Holiday Date Sauce
Holiday Date Sauce is a lovely sauce that goes well with cake deserts. The thick honey like consistency runs like lava down the side of...
Tarragon Cream Sauce
Tarragon Cream Sauce is a delightfully herby sauce with Tarragon and Parsley. This sauce is perfect for Salmon and other firm fish served with new...
Chicken With Green Grapes
Chicken With Green Grapes may sound like a strange combination but they actually are brilliant partners. Serve in lettuce leaves instead of a wrap/tortilla for...
Beef Brisket Oven Roast Recipe
A Beef Brisket Oven Roast Recipe is such a good dish that I often have it ready to cook. Served as a main dish, it...
Cider Mussels with Celery
There are few seafood dishes I enjoy more than a generous bowl of freshly cooked mussels. They have that wonderful ability to turn a handful...
Fig and Cheese Salad
Some dishes never need to shout to make an impression. They simply arrive at the table looking colourful, fresh, and inviting. Fig and Cheese Salad...
Trout Chilli Pate
Summer always feels like the right time for lighter dishes. Heavy meals often lose their appeal when the weather turns warm. Instead, fresh flavours and...
Cantonese Ginger Chicken
Cantonese Ginger Chicken is one of my sons favourite dishes. The flavours are gentle but confident. Nothing shouts. Everything works together. That is very much...
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...
Cider Mussels
There are some dishes that feel like a small celebration the moment you set them down on the table, and Cider Mussels are very much...
Shrimp Tapas
I love cooking and serving tapas at home, especially when you can bring a bit of Spanish flair straight to your own kitchen. One of...
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...
Parmesan Carpaccio
There’s something truly special about a dish that looks refined yet feels effortless to prepare — and that’s exactly what Parmesan Carpaccio is all about....
Fruit Meringue
Those little crisp shells with their marshmallow-soft centres look deceptively simple, but they bring so much joy to any dessert table. When you pair them...
Nutty Salmon Stacks
Nutty Salmon Stacks is one of those dishes that makes you feel like you’ve treated yourself to something fancy, yet it’s wonderfully homely and comforting...
Juicy Lamb Chops
Some dishes are destined to be showstoppers, not because they’re overly complicated, but because they bring together a perfect harmony of flavours and textures. Lamb...
Salmon Tagliatelle
Salmon Tagliatelle is one of those dishes that is a pleasure to prepare, cook and eat. It’s the perfect marriage of creamy indulgence and fresh,...
Thai Green Curry
If there is one dish that never fails to lift my mood on a chilly evening or even on a busy weekday when I just...
Tagliatelle Leftovers
When you have a fridge full of leftover bits and bobs from previous meals, this recipe can transform them into a comforting, delicious meal. That’s...
Ricotta and Spinach Tortellini
Little pasta parcels plump with filling, folded like miniature hats and nestled together in a warm bowl—it’s pure comfort food called tortellini. My Ricotta and...