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...
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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...
Tomato Bread Soup – Pappa al Pomodoro
Tomato Bread Soup – Pappa al pomodoro is a thick Tuscan soup. The soup consists of fresh tomatoes, bread, olive oil, garlic, basil and chicken...
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...
Fried Artichoke Hearts – Carciofi Friti
Fried Artichoke Hearts – Carciofi Friti is a lovely Italian recipe. They are dipped in egg , breaded and then deep fried for a lovely...
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...
Old Fashioned Egg Custard
This Old Fashioned Egg Custard is simply divine. The smoothness and silkiness of this custard is a delight on its own. However, served with my...
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...
Brandy Butter
Brandy Butter is normally served with Christmas pudding. However serving it with other hot puddings works just as well. Why wait another 12 months? Try...
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...
Garlic and Goat Cheese – Crema Formaggio all’Olio
Garlic and Goat Cheese – Crema Formaggio all’Olio is a dish that once you’ve tried, you will go back to again. Ideal as a side...
Jalapeño Grits
These Jalapeño Grits are an example of simple ingredients put in the correct quantities and treated properly create amazing dishes. Add jalapeño chillies to the...
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...
Chicken Fried Steak
Chicken Fried Steak without the chicken. Don’t worry this confused me as well. The name arose as you do the same procedure when deep frying...
Carrot and Orange Bisque
Carrot and Orange Bisque is a simple soup that combines the flavours of vegetables and fruit. The result is a warming welcoming dish. It can...
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...
Meatloaf Burgers
Meatloaf Burgers are a simple American recipe that produces a burger that is tasty, succulent and filling. Why buy fast food when you can prepare...
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...
Greek Style Flank Steak
Greek Style Flank Steak is two things. A marinade and the steak. The marinade is amazingly simple Greek Style Flank Steak is a simple yet...
Lobster Newburg
Lobster Newburg is a variation on the delightful lobster dishes. Whether it be Thermidor or Americaine, Newburg adds to the impressive lobster recipe. This recipe...
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...