Miso Bean Burger
A homemade Miso Bean Burger is a true delight whether you are a vegetarian or not. The flavour, texture and body of the burger is...
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Breakfast Topped Bread
A lot of people will have had cheese on toast or eggs on toast but what about an entire meal on toast? Breakfast Topped Bread...
Mexican Rice – Arroz a la Mexicana
Mexican Rice – Arroz a la Mexicana is a true favourite of mine. Its a meal on its own and with the rice being cooked...
Red Snapper a la Veracruzana
Red Snapper a la Veracruzana is a classic example of the cuisine of the southern coastal region of Eastern Mexico. It has been called the...
Vegetable Pasta
Vegetable Pasta is a lovely vegetarian healthy recipe that kids love. Very simple to cook and even meat eaters love this meal. The wonder of...
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...
Colouring Tagliatelle
Adding colour to tagliatelle transforms a simple dough into something vibrant and full of character. With just a handful of natural ingredients, you can create...
Pumpkin Ravioli
The very thought of a plate of heart-warming pumpkin ravioli conjures images of golden autumn leaves, the gentle simmer of sauce on the stove, and...
Salmorejo Soup
Some dishes don’t need bells and whistles to impress, and salmorejo soup is one of those quiet showstoppers. If you’ve ever wandered through the winding...
Nutty Salmon Stacks
Nutty Salmon Stacks is one of those dishes that makes you feel like you’ve treated yourself to something fancy, yet it’s wonderfully homely and comforting...
Ricotta and Spinach Tortellini
Little pasta parcels plump with filling, folded like miniature hats and nestled together in a warm bowl—it’s pure comfort food called tortellini. My Ricotta and...
Ecuadorian Ceviche
Ecuadorian ceviche is a celebrated dish and a staple of Ecuadorian cuisine, enjoyed in bustling seaside markets, charming family homes, and high-end restaurants alike. What...
Fettuccine Bolognese
When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can rival a hearty plate of fettuccine topped with meaty Bolognese sauce. It’s a combination that has...
Bolognese with Rigatoni
Thick Bolognese with Rigatoni is a classic Italian dish that brings together rich, robust flavours and comforting textures. This hearty sauce, simmered to perfection, clings...
Hungarian Goulash Soup
Hungarian Goulash Soup is a traditional dish renowned for its robust flavours and comforting warmth. Originating from Hungary, this hearty soup features tender beef, vegetables,...
Carol’s Cottage Pie
Carol’s Cottage Pie is one of those dishes that makes you enjoy the colder months. Carol, my lovely aunt always makes this, and makes it...
Homemade Beef Pie
Homemade Beef Pie signifies the end of summer and the beginning of autumn and colder weather. It may be cold and wet outside but with...
Comfort Chilli
Comfort Chilli is a dish that’s quick to make and rammed with amazing flavours. The main ingredients are standard but we add zucchini (aubergine) and...
Garlic Chili Shrimp
Garlic Chili Shrimp is a starter, side dish and canape that I love. The shrimp are plump and delicate while the sauce has total attitude....
Homemade Minestrone Soup
Homemade Minestrone Soup is a dish that brings back childhood memories of cold days. Especially that feeling when you get home and smell the soup....
My Chilli Con Carne
My Chilli Con Carne is a recipe my mother gave to me years ago when I left home and went to University. It is the...
Chicken Liver Bolognese
Chicken Liver Bolognese is a version of the classic Italian dish. Using chicken livers is a cheaper recipe but has an amazing flavour punch. Served...
Gorgeous Goulash
Gorgeous Goulash is a superb Hungarian recipe for colder nights. The soft delicate beef in a smooth sauce on a bed of fluffy rice makes...
Best Burgers in Town
I have always hated standing in a queue to pay over the odds for a burger that looks nothing like the one in the adverts....
Chilaquiles
Typically, corn tortillas cut in quarters and lightly fried are the basis of the dish. Green, red salsa or mole is served with the crisp...
Stuffed Chiles – Chiles Rellenos
A simple recipe that produces a starter, canape/appetiser, side-dish that will make people queue up straight again. Stuffed Chiles – Chiles Rellenos are superb nibble...
Noodle Soup – Sopa de Fideos
Noodle Soup – Sopa de Fideos is a simple dish that packs a delightful flavours all year round. Shops in Mexico sell packages of dried...
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...
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...
Gnocchi di Patate
Gnocchi di Patate is a simple recipe to use potatoes a different way. These light fluffy morsels are perfect served with sauces as a main...