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...
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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...
Balsamic Eggplant
Balsamic Eggplant is an amazing flavoursome vegetarian dish. I first tried this at a friends house and was hooked. The marinade transforms a delicious vegetable...
Bagna Cauda
Bagna Cauda is a lovely simple dipping sauce from Italy. There is a knack to eating this sauce. Drop pieces of vegetable into the sauce...
Peppers Stuffed with Corn and Crab Meat
Peppers Stuffed with Corn and Crab Meat is a colourful, tasty recipe you can share with your friends. It has the added benefit of introducing...
Asparagus with Brie Sauce
Asparagus with Brie Sauce is a French vegetarian starter that sets the style of any dinner. The softly boiled Asparagus served with the milk and...
Cobb Salad
The Cobb Salad is an enduring classic of American cuisine, celebrated for its vibrant colours, rich flavours, and the perfect balance of textures. Originating in...
Asparagus a la Flamande
As the name Asparagus a la Flamande implies this is an asparagus dish from Belgium. This recipe is very easy and makes the best of...
Chilean Salad – Ensalada Chilena
Chilean Salad – Ensalada Chilena is a superbly simple promoting the amazing flavour of tomatoes. It is flattered with herbs, onion and a jalapeno chilli,...
Manhattan Clam Chowder
Manhattan clam chowder in a tomato-based sauce with potatoes, onions, carrots, celery, and a little bacon. This chowder is similar to New England Clam Chowder....
Apple, Leek, and Sweet Potato Gratin
Apple, Leek, and Sweet Potato Gratin is an adaption of a French classic. The addition of apple and leeks add tremendous flavour to this main...
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...
German Goulash Soup
German Goulash Soup is one of those welcoming, comforting and soothing recipes that I always look forward to. The soup is full of body, flavour...
Asian Style Mushroom Burgers
Asian Style Mushroom Burgers are a thing of beauty. Using beef as the base but including soy sauce, ginger, scallions and five spice means the...
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...
Bitterballen – Dutch Meatball Hors d’Oeuvre
Bitterballen – Dutch Meatball Hors d’Oeuvre are delicious bread crumbed meatballs that have been deep fried. Everything about that sentence sounds tasty. These morsels can...
Chili Crab Soup
When you want to push the boat out, Chili Crab Soup is a dish to impress. The silky body of the soup with the meat...
Spanish Octopus in Spicy Sauce
Spanish Octopus in Spicy Sauce also known as Pulpo en Salsa Picante is a lovely recipe for seafood lovers. The octopus is slowly boiled which...
My Empanadas
My Empanadas are an easy recipe combining homemade pastry with soft beef and vegetables. This Mexican recipe is like a Cornish Pasty except with attitude...
Chinese Soft Fried Noodles
Chinese Soft Fried Noodles is a recipe that I use when I don’t know what to eat and in a rush. This simple Chinese recipe...
Eggs Poached in Wine
Eggs Poached in Wine is a totally different method to poach an egg. However reduce the sauce and the recipe becomes alive. Using red wine...
Corned Beef Hash
Corned Beef Hash is a classic dish of beef, potatoes, garlic, onions and spices. Not to mention several others spices and sauces to build the layers...
Lemon Chicken
Lemon Chicken is a simple Chinese recipe that works so well as a main dish on its own. Served with rice, noodles and even chips...
Italian Deviled Chicken – Pollo alla Diavola
Italian Deviled Chicken – Pollo alla Diavola is a simple yet totally flavoursome Italian recipe. The chicken is coated in a spice rub and cooked...
Cold Poached Chicken Breast with Watercress Sauce
Cold Poached Chicken Breast with Watercress Sauce is a brilliantly subtle way to combine poached chicken with a delicate sauce. The chicken is poached in...
Chinese Five-Spice Chicken (Wu Hsiang Chi)
Chinese Five-Spice Chicken (Wu Hsiang Chi) is an easy recipe to follow and the result is amazing. Also the recipe can be made in advance...
Chicken with Browned Garlic Sauce
Chicken with Browned Garlic Sauce is a perfectly flavoured main dish. The garlic and chilli flakes work together to flavour without overpowering. This is a...
San Francisco Chicken Wings
San Francisco is known for its sweeping bridges, foggy mornings, and a food culture that thrives on diversity and flavour. Among its many culinary treasures...
Squash Casserole
A yellow squash is used for its versatility, its edible skin, silky flesh and mild flavour that can be spiced and not be smothered. When...
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...
Penne all’Arrabbiata
Penne all’Arrabbiata is a stunning Italian dish that has few ingredients but when combined create a superb main dish. I use this vegetarian recipe when...