Asparagus Salad – Asparagi in Insalata
Asparagus Salad – Asparagi in Insalata is a simple Italian vegetarian recipe that is refreshing and crunchy. It can be used as a side dish...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Linguini with Squid and Garlic
Linguini with Squid and Garlic is a fast pasta dish that hits the spot every time anytime. The simple ingredients work so well together that...
Seafood Gumbo
Seafood Gumbo is usually identified by its dark roux, cooked until it is a colour “a few shades from burning”. The roux is used with...
Chicken Polynesian
This is a refreshingly flavoured and simple recipe that includes two perfect companions. Pineapple pieces and Chicken thighs combine to make Chicken Polynesian its worth....
Lobster Americaine
Lobster Americaine is an excellent recipe using Cognac with Madiera Wine or Sherry. The flavours and vibrant colours are amazing. The deep colour from the...
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...
Steak and Kidney Pie
Steak and kidney pie is a savoury pie that is filled principally with a mixture of diced beef, diced kidney, fried onion, and brown gravy....
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....
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...
Peruvian Marinated Beef Heart – Anticuchos
Anticuchos can be found on street-carts and street food stalls (anticucheras). The meat may be marinated in vinegar and spices. While anticuchos can be made...
Gorgonzola Sauce
If you are tired of the same pasta sauces then you need to try this one. Gorgonzola Sauce is packed with flavour with not only...
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...
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...
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...