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Asafoetida
Asafoetida is the dried gum of several types of giant fennel. Asafoetida is available either in small pieces called “tears,” “lumps” which have been processed...
New England Fish Stew
New England Fish Stew is a delicate tasty dish that is perfect all year round. I use cod and haddock but fish pie mix is...
Mole Poblano
Mole Poblano is a lovely thick chocolate based Mexican sauce and is a classic Mole version. Its ingredients include chocolate, chilies, coriander and sesame seeds...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Indonesian Fried Noodles – Mie Goreng
Indonesian Fried Noodles – Mie Goreng is a firm favourite of a surf and turf with noodles. The soft pork with the shrimp surrounded but...
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...
It’s Chili Time
It’s Chili Time is one of those recipes that everybody has a different take. However, the flavour is perfect, the heat is just right and...
Three Alarm Chilli
Jalapenos, hot chilli powder and hot sausage ingredients that make this a Three Alarm Chili. This amazing slow cooked recipe packs a punch but is...
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...
Seafood Gumbo
Seafood Gumbo is usually identified by its dark roux, cooked until it is a colour “a few shades from burning”. The roux is used with...
Greek Beef Stew – Stifado
Greek Beef Stew – Stifado is a Greek stew dish. The word comes from “stufado,” a dish brought to Greece by the Venetians in the...
Lobster Americaine
Lobster Americaine is an excellent recipe using Cognac with Madiera Wine or Sherry. The flavours and vibrant colours are amazing. The deep colour from the...
New England Clam Chowder
New England clam chowder is a superb dish that warms you on those chilly evenings. Strangely, it is also perfect for a lovely warm day...
Oriental Meatballs
Oriental Meatballs are simple yet amazingly flavoured. The combination of ground pork with traditional Chinese ingredients of Hoi Sin, Ginger and Scallions (Spring Onions) is...
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....
Asian Style Mushroom Burgers
Asian Style Mushroom Burgers are a thing of beauty. Using beef as the base but including soy sauce, ginger, scallions and five spice means the...
Mexican Tomato Sauce
Welcome, food enthusiasts, to the vibrant world of Mexican cuisine, where every dish tells a story of tradition, flavour, and passion. Today, we embark on...
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...