Zesty Honey Sauce
Zesty Honey Sauce is a delightful extra to put on the table. The hit of chilli sauce with the Worcestershire Sauce gives it a buzz that...
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Zucchini Salad – Ensalada de Calabacitas
Zucchini Salad – Ensalada de Calabacitas is a very tasty Mexican salad made from cooked zucchini/courgette. The flavour and texture compliments the scallions/spring onions and...
Juniper Berries
Juniper berries may be small, but they pack a bold punch. Known for their unique, piney taste, these little blue gems are the unsung heroes...
Mustard Crusted Salmon
Mustard Crusted Salmon is a very simple dish that uses simple ingredients to great effect. The result is a main course dish that is full...
Sauteed Broccoli
Sautéed Broccoli or Broccoli Saltati is a divine side dish may takes minutes but is a wealth of flavours. The inclusion of anchovies adds a...
Vinaigrette Dressing
A salad is not a salad without a dressing. A Vinaigrette Dressing is one of the simplest to produce but packs a smooth tasty additional...
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...
Olive Salad – Insalata di Olive
A tasteful quick Italian side salad that is always more popular than you would anticipate. Serve with a fish dish for a perfect accompaniment. An...
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...
Parsley Tomatoes
Parsley Tomatoes are a simple side dish that is refreshing and tasty and goes with most dishes. Serve as a side dish or a starter,...
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...
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...
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...
Mexican Pot Roast
A Mexican Pot Roast is the type of recipe I love. Everything is cooked in one pot or slow cooker and I can do what...
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...
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...
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....
Beet and Blue Cheese Salad
Beet and Blue Cheese Salad may sound a strange combination but it works so well. The soft beets with a divine crumbly blue cheese and...
Basil and Walnut Dip
Basil and Walnut Dip is such a simple American recipe yet produces a dish full of amazing flavour every time. This recipe is so easy,...
Peruvian Marinated Beef Heart – Anticuchos
Anticuchos can be found on street-carts and street food stalls (anticucheras). The meat may be marinated in vinegar and spices. While anticuchos can be made...
Sofrito
Sofrito is a lovely sauce for South America and the Caribbean. This vegetarian delight is perfect for creating the base of stews and soups. This...
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,...
Dried Cherry Relish
Dried Cherry Relish is an ideal recipe to use unwanted cherries. Served as a chutney/relish with cold meats and cheeses takes them to a new...