Shrimp and Corn Chowder
A simple one pot wonder. Shrimp and Corn Chowder is a delight and ready within 20 minutes. The ingredients work so well together that this...
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Braised Pork with Mushrooms and Butterbeans
A lovely warming welcoming dish that is easy to produce and so full of flavour. Braised Pork with Mushrooms and Butterbeans is a lovely main...
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...
Borracho Beans – Frijoles Borrachos
Borracho Beans – Frijoles Borrachos is a warming Mexican side dish with jalapenos and onion and garlic. The Pinto Beans add such a lovely body...
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...
Mexican Soup – Sopa a la Mexicana
Mexican Soup – Sopa a la Mexicana is what I call a real chicken soup. It is full of flavour, chicken breasts, prime vegetables such...
Savory Summer
Savoury Summer (Satureja hortensis) is a delicate yet flavourful herb that has long held a place in both culinary and medicinal traditions. Native to the...
Rice Paddy Herb
Rice Paddy Herb is the shoots and leaves of a small plant used a lot in Vietnamese cooking. It has a delicate flavour has notes...
Micromeria
In the rolling hills of Italy, where the sun kisses the earth and the wind carries whispers of thyme and rosemary, there grows a small...
Herbes de Provence
Herbs de Provence – A Taste of the French Countryside Herbes de Provence – a fragrant blend that captures the essence of sun-drenched fields and...
Garlic Chives
Garlic chives – the unsung hero of the herb garden. With their slender green blades and delicate white flowers, they may resemble ordinary chives at...
Chinese Shrimp Dumplings – Shiu Mai
Chinese Shrimp Dumplings – Shiu Mai are delicate mouthfuls of flavour. the wonton wrappers are thin enough to see the contents making the anticipation even...
Menudo
Menudo is a classic Mexican meal of tripe and vegetables. Apparently, it is a brilliant cure for a hangover. While it is not for most...
Szechwan Pepper
Szechwan pepper, also known as Sichuan pepper or Chinese prickly ash, isn’t your typical peppercorn. With its tongue-tingling sensation and citrusy aroma, this spice is...
Sesame Seeds
Sesame seeds might be tiny, but they pack a punch when it comes to flavour, nutrition, and history. These humble seeds have been a staple...
Mustard Seeds
Mustard seeds may be small in size, but they pack a punch when it comes to flavour. This humble spice is found in kitchens around...
Mountain Pepper
Mountain pepper is a spice that brings the flavours of the Australian wilderness into the kitchen. Known for its distinctive, peppery heat and complex, aromatic...
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...
Fennel Seeds
Fennel seeds, the tiny aromatic powerhouses, have been cherished for centuries across cultures for their unique flavour and impressive health benefits. Derived from the flowering...
Cream of Corn Soup – Crema de Elote
Cream of Corn Soup – Crema de Elote is a pure pleasure to eat. The warm thick soup with a slight chili hit is a...
Spaghetti alla Norma
Spaghetti alla Norma is a pasta dish originally from Catania, Italy. The combination of tomatoes, aubergine (eggplant), mozzarella and basil create a lovely body to...
Lamb dhansak
Lamb dhansak is a mild Indian curry using lamb or goat. This is ideal as an main dish and incorporates the flavours and spices of...
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...
Avocado Soup – Sopa de Aquacate
Avocado Soup – Sopa de Aquacate is a delicate soup that my wife used to make. Made with simple clean ingredients, heavy cream, nutmeg and...
Cheese Tacos – Tacos de Queso
Cheese Tacos – Tacos de Queso are simple tacos but always a winner with the kids. The poblano chilli is dampened by the sour cream...