BBC Good Food- Indian chicken saladTandoori chicken is an all-time Indian great - team with coriander salad with cooling mango and coconut Read more […]
- Pesto & mozzarella mushroomsItalian green basil sauce makes a good base for this stuffed, vegetarian dish with creamy mascarpone and light rocket salad Read more […]
- Raspberry ripple Arctic rollA stunning version of the retro classic, complete with seasonal berries, home-churned ice cream and light sponge Read more […]
- Meatball subsServe a sandwich with a difference - these Swedish meatball rolls are flavoured with caraway Read more […]
- Quick fish stewA no-fuss pot of comfort food - pack with shellfish, white fish or salmon and serve with homemade garlic bread Read more […]
- Mexican bean chilliThe secret ingredient in this chipotle-spiced, beef chilli con carne is a storecupboard favourite - baked beans Read more […]
- Brown butter sole with peas & musselsBaste your fish in brown butter then steam with shellfish, peas, cider and zesty lemon Read more […]
- Burgers with triple-cooked chipsServe up beef burgers and golden crispy chips with fluffy insides - then stack them high with bacon, cheese, gherkins and tomatoes Read more […]
- Sizzled masala lambMarinate lamb chops with curry paste and serve up a colourful meal for one with crisp radish, tomato, cucumber and herb salad Read more […]
- Passion fruit teacup puddingsCook these steamed sponge puddings in small, sturdy ramekins and serve in little china cups when entertaining Read more […]
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Category Archives: Mains
Spicy Pulled Pork
This is a recipe my better half found on the internet and adapted it to her own preferences. It takes 24 hours to simmer slowly but it is most definitely worth the wait. The pulled pork is perfect for a … Continue reading
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Mushroom Rissotto
This is my slight variation of a traditional creamy Rissotto recipe familiar to those you may find in Continental Europe. You will need the following ingredients: One large punnet of Mushrooms One large Mushroom for decoration Pancetta or diced bacon … Continue reading
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Steamed Lamb
These days we have to make the most of the cuts of meat we can get. Lamb is notoriously expensive compared to pork and beef, but you can still make a decent meal out of even the cheapest cuts. I … Continue reading
Corned Beef Hash
This is a recipe for those of us really feeling the pinch of the recession. Even if you take out a few of the ingredients you don’t lose that much flavour. But it is a good stodgy winter’s night’s supper. … Continue reading
Chicken and Chorizo Paella
Anybody got a holiday to Spain booked this year? Because if you do then you may get a chance to try this little number. The traditional Paella comes in a lot of varieties, Meat and Chicken, Seafood or even a … Continue reading
Chicken Allassio
A wholesome tasty meal You need: Two chicken breasts One beef steak tomato One mixed meat tapas packet containing choritzo and parma ham One ball of fresh Mozzarella Olive oil Oregano This one is a bit fiddly but it is … Continue reading
Lemon and Garlic Chicken
You need: One chicken, suitable for roasting. Two lemons Four cloves of Garlic Olive oil Tarragon, salt and pepper. Roasting potatoes and root veg if you like Switch oven on at 160 degrees. Place the chicken on a baking tray … Continue reading
Tuscan Chicken
I recently came up with an Italian Chicken recipe on a warm summer night when I was having a bit of a cooking experiment day. I hope you like it. Serves two. You will need: Six chicken thighs, skinned and … Continue reading
Cajun Stirfry
An easy to make Cajun stir fry Today we have a simple idea for a stir fry with plenty of scope for adaption. You will need: One large onion Two peppers (any colour) a punnet of mushrooms Three or four … Continue reading
Uncle Mario’s Meatballs
Ok the guy wasn’t really my uncle but he was my Mother’s boyfriend for a long time. He was also an excellent cook and he passed down the recipe for light meatballs to me about ten years ago. You will … Continue reading