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Indian Curried Potatoes and Peas (Alu Mattar)
Indian Curried Potatoes and Peas (Alu Mattar) is one of my favourite Indian side dishes. The potatoes are lovely and soft and have a spice...
Satay Sauce – Katjang Sauce
Satay Sauce – Katjang Sauce is a recipe every cook should have in their larder. It is easy to make, tastes divine and goes with...
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...
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...
Zucchini Chilli
Zucchini Chilli is a lovely vegetarian alternative to the beef chilli. The zucchini/courgette adds so much body and flavour to this dish you will be...
Tenderloin Tips in Beer
Tenderloin Tips in Beer is a recipe I tried while traveling years ago. Instead of drinking all of the beer, cook beef in it. Its...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chews
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chews are so yummy they never last long in my household. They are ideal for children as treats or in lunchboxes and...
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...
French Onion Beef
A lovely play on slow cooked beef recipe. The inclusion of French onion soup give a subtle hit that only increases the amazing flavour of...
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
I first discovered Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes by mistake but have been addicted to them ever since. The flavour, textures and hint of nutmeg and cinnamon...
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
I have always enjoyed so when I was given the recipe, I was so happy. Roasted Red Pepper Sauce is full of a lovely deep...
Three Way Fresh Mushroom Sauce
Three Way Fresh Mushroom Sauce is a superb sauce that goes with all meats and ideal on a bowl of pasta. It’s simple and quick...
Braised Short Ribs
Braised Short Ribs is a old recipe that tastes amazing. The impact of the port and red wine on the slow cooked beef and vegetables...
Seasoned Pan Fried Catfish
A superb catfish recipe that you will make time after time. Seasoned Pan Fried Catfish is a very quick main dish to prepare and when...
Grilled Catfish
I first tried Grilled Catfish in America and loved it. It is a firm white fleshed fish that is bold enough to take strong and...
Stovetop Swiss Steak
The onion, Worcestershire sauce, oregano make the steak a pleasure to eat. The recipe is simple to prep and cook and enjoyed by everyone. If...
Crispy Chicken Bake
I discovered this recipe years ago and forgot all about it until my grandchildren came to visit. They were not adventurous in the food line...
Southwest Chicken Stew
Serve this with rice and beans for more south of the border flair. Southwest Chicken Stew is a spectacular version of a classical casserole. Serve...
Spiced Roast Chicken
Spiced Roast Chicken is a recipe that you just want to cook another one straight away. It is irresistible to all who try it. Spiced...
Southern Style Honey Chicken
Serve wit a salad for a lovely summer meal of pasta/rice for those colder evenings. Either way is divine....
Mums Chicken Casserole
Mums Chicken Casserole was a favourite during my childhood days. Gone a bit out of fashion now but this chicken recipe is still a hit...
Vegetable Biryani
A lovely alterative to a meat biryani but just as tasty and filling. Give it a try....
Basil and Spinach Pesto
Basil and Spinach Pesto is a delight to eat with crisps and sliced vegetables. When added to seafood and pasta dishes, it takes the dish...
Peanut Cookies
Peanut Cookies are a childhood fond memory. Opening the lunchbox in search of these delicious treats. They do contain nuts. These biscuits/cookies are easy to...
Simple Sweet and Sour Chicken
Simple Sweet and Sour Chicken is a Chinese dish that’s so easy to make we have it every week. The ingredients are simple and cheap...
Slow Cooked Aromatic Pork
Slow Cooked Aromatic Pork is a recipe everybody should learn. Pork Shoulder is good value and cooked this way will provide and soft, fall apart...
Chocolate Chip Muesli
Chocolate Chip Muesli are bars that are packed with flavour. While the recipe says chocolate chips, you can easily replace with fruit. My favourite is...
Beef Massaman Curry
Beef Massaman Curry is a lovely mildly spicy, rich Thai curry that has an aroma and flavour that’s amazing. Serve this curry on a bed...
Beef Bourguignon – Mamas
Beef Bourguignon – Mamas is a cold weather French recipe that’s worth the wait. It takes 3 1/2 hours to cook but the aroma, taste...
Fillet with Mushroom and Shallot Sauce
Prime fillet steak cooked in a mushroom and shallot sauce. This recipe produces a lovely, creamy sauce that never fails to impress and when served...