Mexican Beef Stew
I have recently been inspired in eating food that will blow your pants off! I have always loved Mexican food but sometimes i feel like i want a change from the Nachos and Fajitas. This weekend i made a lovely Mexican Stew, It is a tomato based stew that will take a couple of hours […]
Tomato and Pineapple Chicken
This dish is the a perfect spring supper, it is light and refreshing as well as being very filling and comforting. It is best served with warm homemade garlic bread and boiled rice.
INGREDIENTS
2 kg chicken pieces, remove fat
200g tomato puree
400g chopped tomatoes
500g canned pineapple pieces
1 onion, finely diced
Large bunch of fresh basil
3 cloves of garlic, […]
Steak and Onion Sandwich
Sometimes the simplest foods can be the best and this steak and onion sandwich is an example of that. It is an excellent lunch dish or snack and it is also a great meal to help get you over a hangover. It is very comforting and very filling.
INGREDIENTS
1 onion cut into equal wedges
1 ½ tsp […]
Sausage and Apple Pie
Apples are beautiful in season at this time of year and are great for both savoury and sweet dishes. The following pie recipe is a great way of using up in season apples for a delicious supper dish or even a lunch snack.
INGREDIENTS
One frozen pie crust (of course, you can make your own if you […]
Lamb Chops with Mint and Lemon Potatoes
INGREDIENTS
15-20 new potatoes
4 lamb chops (leg steaks work well too)
Salt
Black pepper
5 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon (juice and zest)
15 mint leaves (chopped)
METHOD
1. Put the potatoes in a deep pan with some well salted water and leave to boil.
2. Fully season the lamb chops with salt (sea salt is best) and freshly ground black pepper.
3. Grate lemon zest and chop […]
Chive Bread With Salmon
This dish is perfect for brunch or a nice lunch dish for the springtime. It is both light and refreshing and makes a nice change from the heavy food of the winter.
INGREDIENTS
75g fresh chives
509 light cream cheese
200g smoked salmon, sliced thinly
50g salmon roe
1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges
4 slices pumpernickel bread
METHOD
1. Using some cooking scissors, finely […]
Baked Onion Chicken Thighs with Umeboshi and Shiso
Umeboshi and Shisho are two traditional Japanese flavours which are often combined together, particularly when making sushi. Combined with the onions and chicken they make a wonderfully satisfying dish which goes great with traditional boiled rice.
INGREDIENTS
7 tablespoons olive oil
I large onion, finely chopped
Sea salt
Ground black pepper
10 ambush, stones removed
20 chopped shisho leaves
3 tablespoons sake
450g boneless […]
Austrian Chocolate Balls
INGREDIENTS
3 squares chocolate
3 oz margarine
8 oz sugar
1 egg
1 egg yolk
½ tsp vanilla
10 oz flour
4 oz nuts, chopped
¼ tsp vanilla
8 oz confectioners sugar
2 tbs milk
METHOD
1. Melt the chocolate and margarine in a large saucepan.
2. When melted, remove the chocolate mixture from the heat and stir in the sugar, egg yolk and vanilla.
3. Mix well to make an emulsion and […]
Pecan and Coconut Brownies
Chocolate brownies are one of my favourite sweet treats but they do have a bit of a reputation as being for children so I decided to give them a more adult twist for a dinner party I was hosting and this recipe went down a treat with all my friends. Hope you like it.
INGREDIENTS
1 pack […]
Low carbohydrate Chocolate Cheesecake
As summer begins to draw closer and closer, many of us decide to start a new healthy diet to get our bodies into shape for days on the beach and a low carb diet is a great way of losing a few pounds. For anyone who enjoys a good dessert and has a sweet tooth, […]
How To Make Stock At Home
Stock is a vital part of modern cooking it adds flavour to soups and sauces and can be the difference between a great meal and a terrible one. Stocks are made by reducing down meat, bones, vegetables and herbs with seasoning. They are also a great way of using leftovers which would ordinarily be thrown […]
Eggs Benedict
Eggs Benedict is a really good breakfast dish. Most of us view it as a decadent dish which we treat ourselves to in a hotel or on a special occasion. Most of us also think that it is very difficult to make, but, it isn’t really too hard a dish to master and if you […]
Baked Chicken and Cheese
Chicken is such a versatile meat and is one of the most popular foods today. This recipe for baked chicken and cheese is a great comfort food and is so simple to make. It is an ideal supper dish to sit down to with family. You can use any cheese you like for this recipe, […]
Avocado and Cucumber Sushi
Sushi is becoming a more and more popular food. Celebrities love the stuff and it is not surprising as it is so healthy and nourishing for the body. It is also very cool and trendy and makes great appetizers for a party or special occasion. Below is one of my favourite sushi recipes which is […]
Peking Duck Recipe
Chinese takeaway is now the most popular food in Britain, overtaking the Indian curry for the first time in many years. Takeaway food can be expensive and often contains nasty additives and MSG. Making your own Chinese food is easier than you might think and can be much healthier than takeaway versions. Why not try […]
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