Pork Stroganoff
I hope you like this. I like to share WHY I do things as well as what you should do. This isn’t an authentic recipe, I read a recipe 30 years ago and then made it taste the way I…
Muffaletta
This recipe originates from New Orleans. My version uses focaccia bread and cheddar or Emmental instead of the American Provolone cheese. You can layer lots of different meats including prosciutto, mortadella and ham. You could also easily make a vegetarian…
Beef Keema
A dish that in India would be made with minced goat, you can make it with lamb or beef. One of our supper club guests many years ago shared his recipe with me, I have tweaked it a little. Don't…
Thai chilli minced beef with noodles
I'm always trying to find new ways with beef mince because it's inexpensive, versatile and perfect for a midweek fix. Here I'm using Thai flavours and keeping it simple by using sweet chilli sauce which is available in all supermarkets…
Sweet potato, peppers & chorizo bake
Another quick dish packed full of warm Spanish flavours, full of healthy ingredients, perfect for midweek. If you like spicy, you can add a generous pinch of chilli flakes to the vegetables before you roast them. The dish is also…
Sausage, Sage & Fennel Pasta
The ultimate test for this recipe, I fed it to 6 hungry twenty somethings, all of them said "OMG that pasta was awesome" If you don't have sage, you can replace with tarragon.
Pork cheek terrine
You'll need to start the recipe the day before to allow time to cool and press. You can replace the cheeks with ham hocks if you prefer. Serve the terrine with toasted brioche and finished with balsamic and chive cannellini…
Mexican Beef Cheek Birria
This dish can be eaten any number of ways. Wrapped in a soft tortilla or crispy taco and topped with guacamole or served in a bowl as a stew with some nacho chips for dipping or with rice or quinoa…
North African style street food my quick & easy way
A fantastic dish for a snack or main course. The meatballs can easily be reheated or eaten cold. I also hold some back before cooking and they will last in the fridge for a couple of days so I can…
Sausage, sage & apple pie
I chose this recipe this week as we draw closer to Christmas there is lots of lovely sausage meat at the supermarkets. I always buy a few packs and freeze them to use later in the year. This will feed…