Layered Salad
How to make a salad look different with ease? the easiest method is to produce a layered salad. You can obviously adapt it to your...
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Orange and Olive Salad
Orange and Olive Salad is so simple yet so full of flavour. The combination of freshly sliced oranges and olives make this a gorgeously refreshing...
Italian Tomato and Bread Salad – Panzanella
Italian Tomato and Bread Salad – Panzanella is such a simple Italian dish but he main instruction is to let it sit at room temperature...
Vietnamese Beef Soup – Pho
Vietnamese Beef Soup – Pho is a recipe that is worth the wait. This soup is a meal in its own right with fall apart...
Gujarati Carrot Salad
Gujarati Carrot Salad is an easy recipe that creates a spicy Indian hit to a lovely side dish. Using only a few ingredients creates a...
Spaghetti with Olives and Capers – Spaghetti alla Vesuviana
Spaghetti with Olives and Capers – Spaghetti alla Vesuviana is an old Neapolitan recipe that is a lovely main dish but also a side dish....
Grilled Vegetable Salad
Grilled Vegetable Salad is a lovely change from the normal salad. Using aubergine, courgette and fennel instead of lettuce etc is brilliant. The flavours grilling...
Greek Country Salad – Horiatiki
A Greek Country Salad – Horiatiki is a beautiful salad made with simple ingredients but a big flavour. It’s made with pieces of tomatoes, sliced...
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...
Swedish Beef Hash – Pytt i Panna
Pytt i Panna is a traditional Swedish dish that brings comfort and simplicity to the table. This hearty beef hash, topped with a perfectly fried...
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 and Mozzarella Salad – Insalata Caprese
Tomato and Mozzarella Salad – Insalata Caprese is a simple Italian salad, made of sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and sweet basil, seasoned with salt and olive...
Cornbread Turkey and Cranberry Sandwiches
At Christmas and Thanksgiving, left over Turkey has many uses. One of the best are Cornbread Turkey and Cranberry Sandwiches. The texture of the turkey,...
Asparagus Salad – Asparagi in Insalata
Asparagus Salad – Asparagi in Insalata is a simple Italian vegetarian recipe that is refreshing and crunchy. It can be used as a side dish...
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...
Bacon and Egg Sandwiches
A proper round of Bacon and Egg Sandwiches can be the difference to getting something done and it can wait until tomorrow. Adding mushrooms and...
Avocado Sandwiches
Avocado Sandwiches may sound strange but they are absolutely gorgeous. Served with crispy bacon and tomatoes for a delightful snack. This recipe is enough to...
Herbed Goat Cheese Spread
Herbed Goat Cheese Spread is very easy to produce but looks good and tastes even better. Serve as part of a cheese board, as a...
Coq au Vin
This is the slow cooker version of the French classic. Coq au Vin has been around for decades if not longer and will continue to...
Avocado and Goat Cheese Sandwiches
Avocado and Goat Cheese Sandwiches is a favourite sandwich when the kids aren’t around. The soft goats cheese with the creamy avocado and ripe tomatoes...
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...
Tomatoes Stuffed with Tuna – Pomodori al Tonno
Tomatoes Stuffed with Tuna – Pomodori al Tonno are easy to produce but look very impressive on the table as a starter or as a...
Shrimp with Beans – Gamberi e Fagioli
Shrimp with Beans – Gamberi e Fagioli may sound boring but the flavours are lovely. Served as a side dish with a salad or rice...
Fried Goat Cheese with Mint and Arugula
Fried Goat Cheese with Mint and Arugula is a lovely summery dish that is full of flavour. I add nutmeg to the dredge for a...
Plum Pudding with Brandy Butter
Plum Pudding with Brandy Butter is a warming recipe that is normally associated with Christmas. However with the ingredients, it is ideal for any part...
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are a superb side dish especially when you have leftover meat or poultry. The soft slow cooked potatoes with a creamy cheddar...
Marinated Beef – Carne Cruda
Marinated Beef – Carne Cruda is a simple Italian recipe based partly on the classic French steak Tartare. The beef is allowed to marinate to...
Lemon and Lime Sponge
A Lemon and Lime Sponge has to be one of my favourite cakes. Soft, fresh so refreshing and so easy to bake. The flavours of...
Honey and Orange Carrots
Honey and Orange Carrots are a favourite with my children. They are soft and slightly sweet and have an amazing aroma. I cook these in...
Caramel Peaches
Caramel Peaches are a lovely French dish to finish a meal. They are sticky with a slight heat from the cinnamon. They are slow cooked...
Flemish Beef Stew
Flemish Beef Stew is called the national dish of Belgium. It is best made in advance so ideal for busy people or those that want...
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...
Gremolata
Gremolata, a vibrant and aromatic condiment hailing from Italy, extends a warm invitation to elevate dishes with its bright flavours and fragrant charm. This delightful...
Corned Beef
Homemade Corned Beef is a perfect example of how easy recipes can be. I adapt this recipe every time adding a chilli or scallions for...