INDEX OF ALL RECIPES
*** BAKING ***
BISCUITS (COOKIES), CAKES & SWEETS
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This Buttery Biscuit Base recipe is great as a base recipe for all sorts of biscuitsPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Here's a slightly different angle on Caramel Shortbread (the classic British teatime treat) using salted caramel.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour -
Chocolate and Nut Snaps is a mouth-watering sweet treat of melted chocolate and toasted nuts - topped off with a sprinkling of sea salt.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Crunchy Honeycomb Biscuits are my favourite, having that exquisite blend of 'crunchiness' that separates any home made cookie from a shop-bought one.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Grantham Gingerbread Biscuits (Cookies) are my wife's favourites. She often asks me to cook a batch, then takes them to work with her to pass round!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Kalakand (sometimes known as Qalaqand) is one of the most famous sweets for lord Krishna. He has great reverence amongst Hindu devotees in India.Preparation: 45 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Baking is a culinary skill that sounds complex but is usually horribly easy... and Mother's Oat Cookies is a perfect example of that.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Mum's Chocolate Crunch Cake was one of my favourite things when I was young... and, if I'm honest, it still is! It keeps fine for two or three days.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Rocky Road seems to be a 'modern' name given to a home make crunchy chocolate "cake" that my mother used to make when we were kids.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
This shortbread is scrummy, more-ish and terrible for your waistline. It also encourages you to sneak into the fridge when no-one is looking.Preparation: 35 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
A well known Scottish export, shortbread biscuits are sweet and yummy! This recipe is to make round ones, but you can soon adapt it to make fingers.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes
CAKES, SCONES AND SWEET PIES
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Baked Leek and Carrot Loaf is a nice economical recipe since it can be eaten cold or hot. Ideal for vegetarians too.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
Chocolate Sandesh is a dessert from the Eastern province of West Bengal. Along with Rassagulla this desert nicely rounds off an east Indian meal.Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
No Christmas would be complete without Christmas Cake (or Rich Fruit Cake). With that delicious taste and fragrance of plump dried fruitPreparation: 45 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours 30 Minutes -
The Scone is a small British quick bread of Scottish origin. It's not just popular in the United Kingdom, it's also been 'adopted' by other countries.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Khaman Dhokla is a vegetarian dish that originates from Gujarat in India, and it is a traditional recipe for Gujarati people.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Lime Meringue Pie is one of those lovely desserts you can eat at any time of year. You can serve it on its own or with a scattering of blueberries.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Is it a pie or a cake? Who cares? - this recipe for Mississippi Mud Pie is a chocolate-lovers delight. Unless you are watching your weight!!Preparation: 45 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
Parkin originated in northern England and is a moist and even sometimes sticky cake traditionally made from oatmeal and molasses.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
Rava Laddu is a sweet dish from southern India and is usually made on special occasions. Rava Laddu is so addictive that you'll make it often.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
These scones get their light flaky texture from the butter that is layered into the dough. An absolute delight with a cup of tea on a summer afternoonPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Pain d'épice (Spice Bread) is a Christmas favourite in France. It's very similar to a gingerbread loaf, though there are more spices involved.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
SuperEasy Chocolate & Walnut Cake is a really simple and effective way to produce a tasty cake for dessert, or just to accompany your afternoon cuppa.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes
SAVOURY BISCUITS (FOR DIPS AND SPREADS)
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Ideal for entertaining, you can load these savoury biscuits with cream cheese or use them as a snack source with a slice of tomato on top.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Ideal for entertaining, you can load these savoury biscuits with cream cheese or use them as a snack source with a slice of tomato on top.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes
SAVOURY PIES
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Sometimes, though, a whole pork pie is just too much, and that's when I like to pick up a Mini Pork Pie with Quail's Egg.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes
*** BATTER, BREAD, DOUGH & PASTRIES ***
BATTER
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A popular breakfast in the northern Indian state of Punjab. The taste is sublime and Aloo Paratha is a favorite with the whole familyPreparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Bacon Strip Pancakes are the sort of comfort food which, when you think about them, will make you immediately run into the kitchen and get cooking!Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Besan Ladoo is a very popular indian sweet recipe prepared and enjoyed on weddings, festivals and households occasions. "Moreish" and easy to prepare.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Blinis are the perfect accompaniment to smoked salmonand soured cream. You can make up a batch of these blinis and freeze themPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Cheese Toad in the Hole is a simple variation on a basic Toad in the Hole with the addition of cheese and the substitution of chipolatas for sausagesPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Chicken Lollipop derives its name from the way the chicken wings are cut and forced into the shape of a lollipopPreparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Cumberland and Gorgonzola Toad in the Hole ups the standards from normal Toad in the Hole! A great variation from the normal meal.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
The use of thin savoury pancakes to hold a variety of fillings is of French Origin where they are called crêpes.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Masala Dosa is an all time favourite South Indian breakfast. Rice batter with filling of spicy mashed potatoes served with sweet and spicy chutneyPreparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
What better way to celebrate anything than with a mini toad in the hole? Fresh sage, cider and three sausage halves go into each portion - yummmm!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
The use of thin savoury pancakes to hold a variety of fillings is of French Origin where they are called crêpes.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
This Potato Pancakes recipe will make 8 pancakes which are ideal as part of a fried breakfast and are also great with apple sauce.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Rare Roast Beef on Yorkshire Pudding takes a typically British tradition and turns it into a typically British snackPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
Ricotta Pancakes make a great breakfast or light lunch. Ricotta is an Italian whey cheese usually made from sheep's milk whey.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
The use of thin savoury pancakes to hold a variety of fillings is of French origin where they are called crêpesPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Though recipes vary, all pancakes have the same basic ingredients of flour, eggs and milk. Pancakes are a truly universal and enjoyable treat.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Toad in the Hole is a simple variation on a basic Yorkshire Pudding, where the meat is included with the pudding. It's a great treat on a cold day.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
The great British tradition of Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding is still alive and well. Traditionally, Yorkshire Puddings were used as plates!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Party-sized nibbles, filled with sausage and a little Tenderstem broccoli tree. Be sure to make the gravy, too! Celebrate traditional English cooking!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes
BREAD
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Dal Paratha is an important part of a traditional Indian breakfast. Originating in North India, it was then accepted in different parts of the countryPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Graham's Proper Garlic Bread is so named because I got fed up going to restaurants that claimed to serve garlic bread but produced rubbish instead!Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Minutes -
Because of the addition of spices, Italian-style Breadcrumbs are great for breading meat, fish, chicken, pork, vegetables.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Melba Toast is simply very thin toasted bread. Sure, you can buy it in a packet, but home-made looks more rustic and is far less hard on your teeth!Preparation: 1 Minute
Cooking: 9 Minutes -
Theplas is a bread from the western Indian state of Gujrat. This is an inherent part of Gujarati meal, and are used for different occasions.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes
DOUGH
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Akki Roti is rice based bread that makes for a quick and filling breakfast. It is an all time favourite with kids as they can eat it on the movePreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Chole Bhature (also known as chana bhatura) is one of the most popular dishes originating from Punjab state of northern India.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
The use of thin savoury pancakes to hold a variety of fillings is of French Origin where they are called crêpes (pronounced "krep")Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Idiyappam forms part of a main course served along with chicken or vegetable curries. Idiyappam is also known as "String Hoppers"Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Minutes -
Khaman Dhokla is a vegetarian dish that originates from Gujarat in India, and it is a traditional recipe for Gujarati people.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Maaki ki Roti (Corn Roti) in Punjabi stands for Maize and roti is Indian flatbread. These are prevalent during the North Indian winters.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Marita's Beef Stew and Herb Dumplings is so called because my ex-wife, Marita, frequently used to make it for myself and the kids. Ah, fond memories!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours 30 Minutes -
Marwadi Gatta Kadhi a great combination that comes from the Marwadi community in Rajasthani in the western region of India.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Christmas isn't complete without a wreath. So why not make one yourself - that you can eat? Mini Sausage Wreath serve it warm, and it won't last long!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Murukku (also known as chakli or akar kelapa) is a savoury snack consisting of a deep-fried spiral of bean-based batter, originating from Tamil NaduPreparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Samosa is a stuffed, deep fried snack that originated in the Indian state of Gujarat and has become extremely popular right across Asia and Europe.Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes
PASTRY
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Beef Wellington - the tenderest of Angus beef, smothered with mushroom duxelles, wrapped in Parma ham and put to bed in a cover of golden puff pastry.Preparation: 1 Hour
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Curried Cod Quiche is a wonderful way to serve fresh fish and prawns with just a slight tang of spice. It makes a delicious meal all on its own.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Leek Flan is a great way to enjoy leeks and makes a delicious meal with a baked potato. Perfect comfort foodPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
A yummy puff pastry parcel filled with mascarpone, smoked bacon, peas and Parmesan, baked until crisp. What's not to like?Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Despite the name, Pork & Leek Manx Dragon Pie contains no dragon meat, and no dragons were harmed in its production! But we Manx love our dragon pies!Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours 20 Minutes -
There are some amazing things in Scotland... men in kilts, haggis, deep-fried Mars bars, the Loch Ness Monster and Scotch Pies served with mushy peas!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
Nearly all pastries in everyday cooking are based on the same formula and use half as much fat as flour. The fat can be butter, margarine or lard)Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Ah, the humble Steak and Kidney Pie; what can I say about it that has not already been said? I'm a big fan of these hearty English favourites.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Hours 30 Minutes -
Tuna is as excellent in a flan (an open pie) as it is in a salad. Don't be afraid of the idea of making a little pastry; it is, in fact, much easier tPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes
*** BEEF & VEAL RECIPES ***
BEEF
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Carpaccio was invented and popularised by Giuseppe Cipriani, in Venice. This version is too good to miss, with tasty Angus beef & crumbled Gorgonzola.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
Asian Lettuce Wraps are stupidly simple and well tasty. Great for a midday snack or light meal and quick and easy to make.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 8 Minutes -
Tender beef in beer with a crisp pastry crust makes this Beef and Ale Pie a tasty treat for a family meal.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Hours -
The rich meaty gravy of Beef and Ale Pie with Bubble and Squeak Topping along with the succulent vegetables is a combination to die for.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
Beef and Onions Braised in Beer is one of those heart-warming dishes that taste equally as good whether eaten for lunch or dinner, summer or winter.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours 30 Minutes -
Carpaccio is a dish of raw meat or fish, thinly sliced or pounded thin. It can be served as an appetiser or main course and is really tasty.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Chow Mein is a quick, versatile & tasty way to cook egg noodles. You can add almost any ingredient you want such as vegetables, fish, meat or poultryPreparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Beef Croquettes is a lovely autumn recipe that is a little time-consuming but, nonetheless, very simple and well worth the effort.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
The subtle mixture of meat and fish flavours in this traditional Chinese dish enhances the meaty flavour or either pork or beef.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 7 Minutes -
Hard to imagine that Beef Meatballs could become part of a controlled diet but, by using really lean minced beef you can enjoy with a clear consciencePreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
A speedy midweek mini roast that will serve up to 3 people in 50 minutes. The mini beef topside mini roast is stuffed with walnut and parsley pestoPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
By turning a burger into a pie instead of an open bun, you can achieve a balancing act of immense proportions. A winner every time!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Often you can use a stoch cube, but a really good Beef Stock can easily be made and any extra frozen for next time.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Hours 30 Minutes -
Beef Wellington - the tenderest of Angus beef, smothered with mushroom duxelles, wrapped in Parma ham and put to bed in a cover of golden puff pastry.Preparation: 1 Hour
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
The greatly improved texture and flavour of your own Beefburgers make them well worth the small amount of effort you need to expend to make them.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Perfect for those days when there is a fire roaring, snow is falling outside, and all you can do is cuddle up with a good book and a bowl of soup!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 4 Hours -
Bistro Brunch Burger contains tasty beef, salty bacon, melting cheese, a soft fried egg and some spiced ketchup, all inside a sesame seed bun.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Originally a peasant dish and very much a favourite among those slowly cooked dishes that are traditionally the domain of French housewivesPreparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Hours 30 Minutes -
You can actually use almost any leftovers to make bubble and squeak. Hence there is no definitive list of ingredients for this recipe!Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Whilst I eat my chili very hot, this recipe is for a medium strength chili which you can adjust as necessary with more or less chili powder.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Corned Beef and Bacon Hash with Fried Egg is one of the 'classics' of "comfort cooking" and has certainly earned a well-respected place on our table.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Simple Corned Beef Hash is not the quickest method of cooking corned beef hash, but it's almost impossible to get it wrong, and it tastes very good!Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
The Brits have a national fascination with minced meat pies and, when they combined it with mashed potatoes, the Cottage Pie was born.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
Your family favourite shaken up into a new style and so easy to do. Want to make your Cottage Pie look impressive - follow this easy recipe.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
One of the original English recipes for stew is the filling "Brown" Stew that has more recently been termed a Country Beef Stew.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
A traditional hotpot is a complete mixture of meat and vegetables that is cooked for many hours. Here, however, is a quicker and simpler way.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Crispy Topped Manx Pie is a crisp, potato-topped pie that is slow-cooked and really inexpensive to make. It's a great family meal.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Hours 30 Minutes -
If ever there was an underrated "stew", Daube Provençale is it! Daube is tender and carries the exquisite taste and aromas of the MediterraneanPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Hours -
The smoke, the sizzle, the aromas, the BBQ - yeah - it's time for Easy BarBeQue Steaks - where real steak lovers get what they dream of.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
A fillet of beef is the most luxurious, most delicate (and most expensive) cut available and is worth every cent!!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Fillet Steak en Croûte (in pastry) is exactly that - a steak wrapped in a pastry crust - and it looks good and tastes good.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Fillet Steaks in Madeira Sauce is a simplified (and less expensive) version of the classic French dish, Tournedos Rossini.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Steak and blue cheese are a popular combination, and this delicious recipe features juicy flank steak topped with Spain's famous Cabrales blue cheese.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 12 Minutes -
Flat iron steak is the American name for the cut known as butlers' steak in the U.K. and oyster blade steak in Australia and New Zealand.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Curry is one of those dishes that can be made in larger quantities, since it freezes well and can quickly be reheated in a pan or microwave.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Graham's Goulash is so called because a normal goulash takes ages to cook, but sometimes we find we can cut corners and speed up the process!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 35 Minutes -
Meatloaf is a classic of American home cooking. Graham's Meatloafis a classic of 'Graham's' home cooking, adding a few little twists of my own.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour -
Guinness Beef Stew is one of those strange culinary mixtures that works. The malty flavour of the Guinness adds depth to the meat.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
A highly seasoned soup or stew of meat and vegetables, flavoured with paprika. Originally made by Hungarian herdsmen.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours 15 Minutes -
The Brits have a national fascination with minced meat pies and, when they combined it with mashed potatoes, the Individual Cottage Pie was born!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Italian Style Burgers make a great alternative to a standard burger. The addition of Pecorino Romano to the burger mix makes a huge difference.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
The centre cut steak is taken from the 'thick flank', between the rump and the topside and silverside. This produces a very lean steakPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Manx Pasties are a well known traditional dish that were made for miners to take with them underground. They are equally delicious served hot or cold.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour -
Marita's Beef Stew and Herb Dumplings is so called because my ex-wife, Marita, frequently used to make it for myself and the kids. Ah, fond memories!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours 30 Minutes -
I wondered whether I was being rational by including this recipe for Breakfast Burgers; after all, it's probably a heart attack on a plate.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Mince and Onion Sandwich is stupidly simple to make but the taste is rich and comforting. The beef absorbs all the great flavours of the onion soup.Preparation: 2 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
This recipe for Mini Manx Beef Burgers with Blue Cheese is great either for eight kids (one each) of for four grown-up kids (two each!).Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
The name "Mongolian Beef" is somewhat misleading since, apart from the beef, none of the ingredients come from traditional Mongolian cuisine.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
Whenever I think of rissoles, I can't help but remember the delicious smell of them frying gently on a cold winter's day. Wonderful memories!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
This orange beef and broccoli is going to knock your socks off for three reasons - It's so quick and easy to make - it’s healthy - and it's delicious.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
You will see this particular delicacy in many restaurants under the title "Steak au Poivre" which, of course, makes it sound very continental.Preparation: 2 Minutes
Cooking: 8 Minutes -
Rare Roast Beef on Yorkshire Pudding takes a typically British tradition and turns it into a typically British snackPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
Roast Beef with Marmalade Marinade is one of my little secret recipes, so consider yourself lucky that I'm sharing! ... Thank you, Graham!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 15 Minutes -
Roast Beef with Rich Stout Gravy is a recipe I've kept all to myself till now! It's great for an informal meal or just for fun on a winter's day.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 15 Minutes -
Roast Forerib of Beef is one of the grandest roasting joints of all, with plenty of fat marbled through the flesh, adding flavour and tendernessPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours -
The Roquefort Cheeseburger is a delightful beast and my favourite type of burger since the cheese is inside the patty and infuses its rich creaminess.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Rump Steak Stuffed with Stilton is one of those decadent recipes that is actually extremely simple yet converts a regular steak into a gourmet meal.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Roast Beef varies only by the quality of the beef you purchase. Prime rib is cut from the forequarter and this succulent beef is ideal for roastingPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 15 Minutes -
Simple Steak Supper is one of those excellent recipes you can quickly prepare then dump in the oven and leave it to cook itself. A great meal!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours 30 Minutes -
We often eat Skirt Steak With Shallots and Sautéed Watercress since skirt is cheap and, no matter what it's reputation, is tender and tasty.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Spaghetti Bolognese has probably caused more wars than the black death! Why? Because everybody's recipe is the best - much better than anyone else's!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Spiced Bobotie with Apricot Glaze is of Indonesian origin, consisting of spiced minced meat baked with an egg-based topping - a real depth of flavoursPreparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour -
Spiced Parsnip Shepherd's Pie is a great way to prepare a pie with a difference. You can use either lamb or beef according to your personal preferencePreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Hours -
Curry is one of those dishes that can be made in larger quantities, since it freezes well and can quickly be reheated in a pan or microwave.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Springtime Brisket Roast uses meat from the brisket muscles. As cattle do not have collar bones, these muscles support about 60% of the body weight.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours -
You really can't go wrong with a rib eye steak that has been Caramelised. The sugar add a hint of sweetness whilst the cilli flakes add a bit of heatPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Ah, the humble Steak and Kidney Pie; what can I say about it that has not already been said? I'm a big fan of these hearty English favourites.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Hours 30 Minutes -
Too often, people think of steak as tasty but boring. Well it doesn't have to be boring at all if you try this recipe for >Steak For A Winter EveningPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Steak with Béarnaise Sauce is one of life's little pleasures that should not be missed. Béarnaise Sauce is a great friend of steak!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
So you want to impress your friends with your culinary skills eh? Well here's a way to cook and present the most delicious steak slices possible.Preparation: 2 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Lots of "Street Cred" for these delicious Streetwise Spicy Beef Pasties. With a hint of spicy paprika, chilli pepper and curried egg wash.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
The British traditionally roast a joint of beef on Sundays. There's no reason why you shouldn't treat yourself to this delightful meal at any time.Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
This is the 'traditional' Tournedos Rossini recipe with foie gras on top of the steak. It is one of the great classic dishes of the world.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Winter's Evening Chilli con Carne describes thie dish well. It's not too spicy but it has a great warming effect and I've never yet seen any left-overPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour
VEAL
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Cubes of Veal with Spicebread Sauce, accompanied by Cauliflower-Cheese - it's truly delicious and to die for!Preparation: 40 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
In cookery, a grenadin is a larded fillet, especially one of veal or poultry, glazed with its own concentrated liquor.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Veal is the meat of young cattle (calves) that are slaughtered between 20 and 26 weeks old. Veal has a tender texture that once made it a luxury meat.Preparation: 1 Minute
Cooking: 8 Minutes -
Veal has a tender texture that once made it a luxury meat. Nowadays, it is less expensive than it used to be and makes a nice change from time to timePreparation: NIL
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
The French refer to paupiettes as "alouettes sans tête" (headless larks). Thin slices of veal stuffed with minced meat. Simple and effective.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Saltimbocca is thought to have been invented in Brescia, where the name loosely translates as 'jump in the mouth'.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Veal has a tender texture that once made it a luxury meat. Nowadays, it is less expensive than it used to be and makes a nice change from time to timePreparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
This particular dish is a real favourite of both my wife and myself. Quite often, in a restaurant, we will both choose the same dish - Rognons de VeauPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes
*** CHEESE ***
RECIPES THAT INCLUDE BRIE
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Bacon and Brie Pancakes are an unusual twist on the 'standard' pancake recipes. They are great at any time of day.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes
RECIPES THAT INCLUDE CABRALES
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Steak and blue cheese are a popular combination, and this delicious recipe features juicy flank steak topped with Spain's famous Cabrales blue cheese.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 12 Minutes
RECIPES THAT INCLUDE CAMEMBERT
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Hot Camembert with Cherry Filling is a somewhat decadent way of mixing cheese and fruit, but it's very, very more-ish when served with crusty bread.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes
RECIPES THAT INCLUDE CHEDDAR
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Asparagus Tart is a lovely, yummy mixture of fresh, young asparagus, eggs and cheese, all in a short crust pastry base. Simple and quick to make too!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Making a burger topping is quickly and easily done and adds a great flavour to a burger meal.Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 4 Minutes -
This simple combination of bacon, cheese and onion makes Bacon and Cheese Pudding an appetising savoury meal for the whole family.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Cheese and bacon make a superb combination of tastes - the savoury cheese and the salty bacon. And, of course, it's quick and easy to prepare.Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 6 Minutes -
Nothing signals the summer sports season like hot dogs. These bacon-wrapped, treats taste delicious and beat the pants of your average hot dogPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
The best of English street food in a sandwich. This bacon, squeak & cheese butty oozes with roast dinner leftovers, melting Cheddar and crisp bacon.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
By turning a burger into a pie instead of an open bun, you can achieve a balancing act of immense proportions. A winner every time!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
There's nothing like a lovely, warming bowl of Broccoli and Cheddar Soup on a cold winter's day.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Broccoli Chowder with Garlic & Cheddar Toasts is one of those lovely "chilly day" lunches that warms you both bodily and mentallyPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
The great joy of Bruno's Fish Pie is that it is fantastically simple and doesn't involve poaching the fish or making a tedious white sauce.Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Cauliflower and Bacon Pasta - just full of great ingredients in one pasta bake? This family-friendly gratin is both comforting and filling.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
I find the combination of succulent cauliflower florets and cheese sauce quite irresistiblePreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Cheese and Broccoli Jacket Potatoes are a winter treat that my family love (both youngsters and seniors alike)Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
Toasted sandwiches provide a quick and easy method of producing a light meal or a snack. This one is amazing!Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 6 Minutes -
Cheese And Onion Pie is a versatile little beast, being handy for a snack, a starter, a summer lunch or a full meal.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour -
A good hearty winter dish, best served with bacon or sausages, mushrooms, tomatoes and baked beansPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Cheese sauce can be served hot on lightly cooked vegetables or, in particular, is very good when making Cauliflower Cheese, Gnocchi or Macaroni CheesePreparation: 1 Minute
Cooking: 7 Minutes -
Cheese Toad in the Hole is a simple variation on a basic Toad in the Hole with the addition of cheese and the substitution of chipolatas for sausagesPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Cheesy Mushroom and Broccoli Casserole is one of those lunchtime delights that leave you diving for a second helping.Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Eggs in Baskets are a great way to start the day, or perfect for a quick lunch of something tasty and unusual. The will really make your mouth water.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
Farmer's Breakfast Casserole is an easy, crowd-pleaser of a breakfast (or brunch). It's versatile enough that you can play around with the quantities.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
Whether eaten with a knife and fork or with your fingers, this Fried Cheese and Ham Sandwich makes a great quick breakfast with a cup of coffee.Preparation: 4 Minutes
Cooking: 8 Minutes -
The use of thin savoury pancakes to hold a variety of fillings is of French Origin where they are called crêpes.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Macaroni and Cauliflower Cheese is the ultimate 'comfort' food, but is also ideal when cooking for a family since it provides the kids with vegetablesPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Macaroni Cheese is definitely one of my favourites and is really very easy to make. No need to serve anything with it... just on its own is fine!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Manx Rarebit is the lesser known (but much more tasty!) cousin of the Welsh rarebit - a dish made with a savoury sauce of melted cheese.Preparation: 8 Minutes
Cooking: 6 Minutes -
Manx-style Breakfast Sausage is only for those who can handle a PROPER breakfast - a man-size breakfast that would even challenge a lumberjack!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
Maple Bacon Egg & Cheese Sandwich is more than a snack, it's a way of life! The saltiness of the bacon surrounded by the sweetness of the Maple syrup!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
I wondered whether I was being rational by including this recipe for Breakfast Burgers; after all, it's probably a heart attack on a plate.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Mighty Manx Mash is a great way to "sex-up" mashed potatoes... brought to you from The Isle of Man, where men are men and mashed potatoes are special!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Party Night Baked Potatoes are perfect for when you're planning a fun get-together. Ideal, too, for barbeques to serve with spicy meats.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
Pasta Jumble is an unusual way of serving pasta. It looks very professional but is, as you will see, quite simple.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
A Ploughman's Lunch (often just called a ploughman's) is a cold snack or meal originating in the United Kingdom.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
A tasty dish just on its own or with a meal of pork - like my own favourites, Filet Mignon with Sage and Rosemary or Filet Mignon with Honey & GingerPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
Roast Parsnips with Cheese and Bacon is the least boring way I know to cook parsnips! I'm not saying parsnips are boring, mid you.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Roast Potato Bombs is one of those great recipes that lifts the normal into the stratosphere of "Wow" where you are transported into a world of tastePreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
Toasted sandwiches provide a quick and easy method of producing a light meal or a snack. The base often includes hard cheese like Cheshire.Preparation: 4 Minutes
Cooking: 6 Minutes -
This Sausage and Potato flan is ideal when you have some left over creamed potatoes and grilled sausages from a previous meal.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Another simple recipe that is ideal for using up left-over Creamed Potatoes. A fusion of potato, cheese & sausage meat is always a winner in our housePreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast is no wimpy fast food McBurger breakfast sandwich approved by the calorie police. This is a proper *man's* breakfastPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
If proof was ever needed that pasta need not be uninteresting, Spaghetti a la Carbonara is it! To me, this dish is the monarch of the pastas.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
This simplerecipe makes it easy to serve both meat and vegetables at the same time. Courgettes (zucchini) and sausage were made for each other.Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Three Cheese Macaroni is a lovely variation that uses the exquisite flavour of English Stilton Cheese to really give this dish a bite.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
Another very simple snack which looks as good as it tastes. The sandwich is transformed spreading butter on the outside of the bread before grilling,Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
This version of Tuna Flan (an open pie) is ideal when you have some left over creamed potatoes from a previous meal. If not, just make some!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes
RECIPES THAT INCLUDE COMTE
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In cookery, a grenadin is a larded fillet, especially one of veal or poultry, glazed with its own concentrated liquor.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes
RECIPES THAT INCLUDE CREAM CHEESE
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Avocados are a popular main ingredient in appetizer dips. This recipe is excellent accompanied by Savoury Cheese Biscuits or Savoury Chive Biscuits.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
It's summer, the sun is shining and the family is screaming to eat outside.Blushing Eggs are just the thing, to put a smile on their faces and yours.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Coffee Cup Quiche makes use of the fact that a large coffee cup is the perfect receptacle for a quick meal such as quiche.Preparation: 4 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Minutes -
Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon is good enough to present to guests and simple enough to knock up for yourself as a light midday meal.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes
RECIPES THAT INCLUDE EMMENTAL CHEESE
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Your family favourite shaken up into a new style and so easy to do. Want to make your Cottage Pie look impressive - follow this easy recipe.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
French Onion Soup is one of 'the classics' with a well deserved reputation. In this recipe, I mostly follow the traditional French method.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Ham & Swiss Cheese Garlic-Enhanced Sandwich is one of the finest "snacks with attitude" you can get! The garlic isn't at all overpowering.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Such a verstile beast, the common potato. So here's a way to add ham, cheese and sour cream, so when you break it open you find the treasure insidePreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes
RECIPES THAT INCLUDE FETA CHEESE
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Baked Feta Cheese and Tomatoes melts into a wonderful creamy consistency, the Oregano adds a fresh taste of summer, while the tomatoes taste of summerPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
As kids, we always loved Bubble and Squeak. This version simply adds another dimension to the more usual recipe.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
This absolutely delicious Feta Dip is so easy to make and tastes absolutely delicious.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
In using whole wheat pasta cooked "al dente" in this recipe for Pasta & Artichoke Salad, you will considerably reduce the glycemic index of your meal.Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Whether you take Pasta Salad on a picnic, in your lunchbox, or eat it at home, this is a perfect quick pasta salad - light and lip-smacking.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
Provençale Bake is inspired by my wife's love of tomatoes and our joint love of food from the Provence region of France.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
An easy-to-make tart that perfectly marries the tastes and textures of spinach and feta. Spoil yourself with a simple treat.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Spinach and Feta Rounds with Greek Tomato Salad is not just a great vegetarian dish, it's light, refreshing and perfect for a summer day.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes
RECIPES THAT INCLUDE GOAT CHEESE
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We eat Grilled Goats Cheese Salad two or three times a month for lunch. It's quick and easy to make and it tastes very, very good.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Scrambled Eggs with Goat's Cheese adds another dimension to your standard scrambled egg. It's full of flavour and is good enough to present to guests.Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
Tangy Goat's Cheese & Dill Potato Salad is perfect for a summer day either with a salad or at a barbeque. With just a touch of sharpness.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes
RECIPES THAT INCLUDE GORGONZOLA CHEESE
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Carpaccio was invented and popularised by Giuseppe Cipriani, in Venice. This version is too good to miss, with tasty Angus beef & crumbled Gorgonzola.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
Cumberland and Gorgonzola Toad in the Hole ups the standards from normal Toad in the Hole! A great variation from the normal meal.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
This recipe for Mini Manx Beef Burgers with Blue Cheese is great either for eight kids (one each) of for four grown-up kids (two each!).Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Gooey mozzarella encased in a crunchy golden shell makes this simple and classic dish irresistible. You should try them and see how good they arePreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes
RECIPES THAT INCLUDE GRUYERE CHEESE
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Crab and Prawn Hot Pots couldn't be simpler but they will never fail to impress. Equally at home as a starter, light lunch or just because ...Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
These egg boats are a breakfast favorite because they literally take less than 5 minutes to prepare. Sourdough baguettes filled with lots of comfort!Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Gnocchi, Ham and Pea Casserole hits the right spot for me. It's creamy and sumptuous and full of flavour, but it's also very quick and easy to make.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Sausage, Egg & Gruyere Pie is one of my treats whenever I feel like some comfort food. It's quick and easy and fine for either lunch or dinnerPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
What can I say? ... Sweet Onion and Potato Gratin - the comfort food of the gods. Perfect dish to accompany just about any grilled meat.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes
RECIPES THAT INCLUDE HAVARTI CHEESE
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Bistro Brunch Burger contains tasty beef, salty bacon, melting cheese, a soft fried egg and some spiced ketchup, all inside a sesame seed bun.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
If all burgers were more like these, I'd be much more passionate about them. Stuffed Turkey Burgers are a great example of a fusion of tastes.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes
RECIPES THAT INCLUDE LANCASHIRE CHEESE
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Toasted sandwiches provide a quick and easy method of producing a light meal or a snack.Along with bacon, the marriage is made in heaven!Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
The Isle of Man - where men are men and the sheep look the other way! Only the Isle of Man could dream up a Manx Mountain Pie. It's a man's meal!Preparation: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 15 Minutes -
Manx Tart with Black Pudding, Onion and Bacon is brimming full of calories! It's also brimming full of flavour and is just as good cold as hot.Preparation: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 15 Minutes
RECIPES THAT INCLUDE MASCARPONE CHEESE
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Cream of Artichoke Soup isa lovely, heart-warming soups that is perfect on a winter's day when the frost is nibbling at the end of your nose!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Though the oranges, dates and nuts in Dates Stuffed with Mascarpone is reminiscent of Christmas, these little beasts are perfect all year round.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Is this the most British pudding of them all? It may have been invented by a bunch of public schoolboys, but Eton Mess works wonders for us all.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
A yummy puff pastry parcel filled with mascarpone, smoked bacon, peas and Parmesan, baked until crisp. What's not to like?Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes
RECIPES THAT INCLUDE MOZZARELLA CHEESE
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Cheesy Spinach and Penne Bake is one of those "more-ish" recipes that will get you reaching for the serving spoon more than oncePreparation: 40 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
An easy and delicious way to make your courgettes (zucchini) more interesting. A little bacon, onion and egg can go a long way.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Hot Chorizo and Mozzarella Baguette is the Superman of baguette sandwiches. Melting mozzarella, hot chorizo - doesn't get much better than this!Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
The wonderful Mediterranean flavours of tomato, Mozzarella and Olive oil come flooding through in this easy but effective starter (or snack).Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
Mozzarella en Corrozza is a more-ish and tasty traditional Italian fried cheese sandwich. You have to try it to appreciate its rich flavour.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Pan Fried Salmon with Spaghettini Pesto is a lovely simple meal that is full of flavour and has the added benefit of being very quick to prepare.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Pizza Fries is great for an after-school treat for the kids. It's also a fantastic quick lunch or dinner side dish.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Such a verstile beast, the common potato. So here's a way to add ham, cheese and sour cream, so when you break it open you find the treasure insidePreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Saltimbocca is thought to have been invented in Brescia, where the name loosely translates as 'jump in the mouth'.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast is no wimpy fast food McBurger breakfast sandwich approved by the calorie police. This is a proper *man's* breakfastPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
The mix of tomato and Mozzarella makes a delicious salad accompaniment or can be served on its own as a fresh summer starter course.Preparation: 7 Minutes
Cooking: NIL
RECIPES THAT INCLUDE PANEER CHEESE
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Palak Paneer is an Indian dish consisting of spinach and paneer (Indian cheese - rather similar to a solid cottage cheese) in a thick curry sauce.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes
RECIPES THAT INCLUDE PARMESAN
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Though this recipe works well as a side dish, Asparagus in Parmesan Sauce is perfect as a starter course, all on its own.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
You'll love these little bundles of springtime - bundles of asparagus, pancetta, parmesan cheese and puff pastry make this a super simple appetizer.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Carpaccio is a dish of raw meat or fish, thinly sliced or pounded thin. It can be served as an appetiser or main course and is really tasty.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Cheesy Spinach and Penne Bake is one of those "more-ish" recipes that will get you reaching for the serving spoon more than oncePreparation: 40 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
When I don't have much time I often make Chicken with Parmesan and Basil because they're quick to prepare and make a really tasty dish.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Creamy Ham, Leek and Mushroom Spaghetti proves that, for slimmers, those mouth-watering creamy pasta dishes needn't be on the 'forbidden' menu list.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Easy Oven Pasta is, as you might imagine, really easy. It takes just 5 minutes to prepare and then you can throw it in the oven and forget about it.Preparation: 7 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Mini Frittatas is an egg-based Italian dish similar to an omelette or crustless quiche. You'll get about 40 light-bites that are buffet perfect.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Parmesan-crusted Pork Chops make an interesting variation from your standard pork chop. Crusted parmesan and breadcrumbs make for a delightful meal.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 12 Minutes -
This recipe is an ideal way of using Fresh Tomato Sauce You will notice a distinct difference between your own tomato sauce and that found in jars.Preparation: 4 Minutes
Cooking: 8 Minutes -
A yummy puff pastry parcel filled with mascarpone, smoked bacon, peas and Parmesan, baked until crisp. What's not to like?Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Potato Gratin Provençale is one of my favourites - the combination of potatoes and the French Provençale style of cookingPreparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 45 Minutes -
The Italian name for stuffed sardines is sarde" alla beccafico". Call it what you like, it's quick and easy to make and quite delicious.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 6 Minutes -
What can I say? ... Sweet Onion and Potato Gratin - the comfort food of the gods. Perfect dish to accompany just about any grilled meat.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Three Cheese Macaroni is a lovely variation that uses the exquisite flavour of English Stilton Cheese to really give this dish a bite.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
Three Ingredient Spaghetti is known throughout Italy as Cacio e Pepe which literally means "Cheese and Pepper". It is just stupidly simple!Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes
RECIPES THAT INCLUDE PECORINO ROMANO
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Italian Style Burgers make a great alternative to a standard burger. The addition of Pecorino Romano to the burger mix makes a huge difference.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Lamb Burgers in a Parma Blanket is an unusual way to present lamb but you'll find that everyone from the kids to grandma will love them.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Sicilian-style Cauliflower with Wholemeal Pasta is a great summer dish either at lunch or on a fine summer evening.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Tomato, Basil and Almond Pasta celebrates the tastes of Sicily. This delicious vegetarian summer pasta can be served warm or at room temperature.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes
RECIPES THAT INCLUDE PEPPERJACK CHEESE
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As the name suggests, Pepper Jack Potatoes involves the use of Pepper Jack cheese (a spicy, delicate and buttery semi-soft cheese)Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes
RECIPES THAT INCLUDE PROVOLONE
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Italian Style Burgers make a great alternative to a standard burger. The addition of Pecorino Romano to the burger mix makes a huge difference.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Turkey, Cheese and Bacon Roulades start with a thin turkey breast cutlet, to which layers of Provolone (or similar) cheese and ham are added.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes
RECIPES THAT INCLUDE REBLOCHON
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Tartiflette is one of those traditional French peasant dishes that stands out for taste and simplicity. The taste comes mostly from the ReblochonPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes
RECIPES THAT INCLUDE RICOTTA
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This lean, sweet fish is versatile and simple to prepare. Try it in this swimmingly good recipes.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
Ham, Pea and Mint Pasties are an unusual homemade springtime treat that make a great variation on the traditional Cornish Pasties.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour -
Ricotta Pancakes make a great breakfast or light lunch. Ricotta is an Italian whey cheese usually made from sheep's milk whey.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
This delicious Spinach and Ricotta Omelette will tickle your taste buds and will delight you if you are trying to lose weight.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes
RECIPES THAT INCLUDE ROQUEFORT
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The Roquefort Cheeseburger is a delightful beast and my favourite type of burger since the cheese is inside the patty and infuses its rich creaminess.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes
RECIPES THAT INCLUDE SOFT OR CREAMED CHEESE
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Creamy Ham, Leek and Mushroom Spaghetti proves that, for slimmers, those mouth-watering creamy pasta dishes needn't be on the 'forbidden' menu list.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Crisp Potato Cakes with Goats Cheese and Caviar is, in fact, a rather novel form of savoury "finger food" (petit four salé).Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
This absolutely delicious Feta Dip is so easy to make and tastes absolutely delicious.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes
RECIPES THAT INCLUDE STILTON CHEESE
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Tasty, filling and well worth the little extra effort required to make your own soup.!Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
The addition of a little blue cheese to this Country Lamb Pie lifts it from "normal" to "super-pie" status because the taste is so good.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 10 Minutes -
Rump Steak Stuffed with Stilton is one of those decadent recipes that is actually extremely simple yet converts a regular steak into a gourmet meal.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Three Cheese Macaroni is a lovely variation that uses the exquisite flavour of English Stilton Cheese to really give this dish a bite.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes
RECIPES THAT INCLUDE TOMME
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Aligot à l'ancienne is a dish traditionally made in L'Aubrac region of France. It tastes good and makes a great talking point when you have guePreparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes
*** DESSERTS ***
ALL DESSERTS
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There are some meals that just beg for something a little more 'upmarket' and Apple and Honey slices fills that need.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Apple Crumble is an old favourite which, if cooked properly will please the whole family. Sometimes a little extra sugar can help!Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Here's an easy way to serve a hot apple dessert that is sweet and complimented with either cold custard or cold cream.Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Brandy Butter is a traditional accompaniment to Christmas Pudding and mince pies, but is equally at home with hot apple pie!Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Bread and Butter Pudding brings back many fond memories of how my mother managed to feed the whole family on a very restricted budget.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
A fresh and tasty end to a meal. The orange flavours are beautifully enhanced by the background cinnamonPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Carrot Halwa (sometimes written halva) is a classic recipe and is probably the most famous and most prepared dessert at Indian weddings.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Carrot Pudding is a really tasty dessert made from fresh grated carrots and rice. Also considered auspicious and offered to the Hindu gods.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
Chocolate and Nut Snaps is a mouth-watering sweet treat of melted chocolate and toasted nuts - topped off with a sprinkling of sea salt.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Chocolate Mousse is one of those "luxury" desserts that are very simple to make, as long as you take your time.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Chocolate Sandesh is a dessert from the Eastern province of West Bengal. Along with Rassagulla this desert nicely rounds off an east Indian meal.Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Chocolate-coated Banana Pops are not just for kids birthday parties - they're great snacks for all times of day and night!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Christmas Pudding is one of the icons of British culture. It is a Victorian dish made from dried fruit, suet, candied peel, spices and much much more!Preparation: 45 Minutes
Cooking: 6 Hours -
Citrus Parfait is one of our favourite desserts for three very good reasons... (1) it's dead easy to make (2) it tastes great (3) our guests love it!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Filled with the goodness of crunchy walnuts, cottage cheese and raisins, this baked pear recipe is sure to be a holiday favorite.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Double-Take Apple Flan is a winner, no matter what the occasion, and the extra little trouble in preparation and cooking is well worth the effort.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
Is this the most British pudding of them all? It may have been invented by a bunch of public schoolboys, but Eton Mess works wonders for us all.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
There is a wonderful clean taste to a Fresh Fruit Salad. It always reminds me of lazy hot summer days and the smell of freshly mown grass!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
So Simple but so tasty! Fried Bananas are actually a great way to use up bananas that are maybe a little too ripe to eat normally.Preparation: 1 Minute
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
Graham's Apple Delight is my very own method of serving apples with a difference. Maybe it's the rum that makes the difference!Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 8 Minutes -
Kashi Halwa (which is also known as Pumpkin Halva), is the most scrumptious halwa which will melt the second you put it in your mouth.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Kobbari Mithai (also known as Coconut Burfi) is a traditional dish from the southern state of Karnataka. It is a savoury usually made for festivals.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Maple and Cream Cheese Custards are an absolute delight. Loved equally by adults and children, they are easy to make & can be prepared well in advancePreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
Chunks of marshmallow make these Marshmallow Brownies addictively good. Bake up a batch for Halloween or Bonfire Night.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
I'm not sure why people always assume that meringues are difficult to make... they're not, as this recipe for Meringues with Clotted Cream will prove.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Hours -
Is it a pie or a cake? Who cares? - this recipe for Mississippi Mud Pie is a chocolate-lovers delight. Unless you are watching your weight!!Preparation: 45 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
Orange and Honey Fluff is a neat little dessert that is so simple that children can make it for the adults to eat! One of my all-time favorites!Preparation: 8 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
The presentation of this Orange Sorbet is superb and the fresh taste and light texture makes ideal after a large or heavy meal.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Pears with Blue Cheese Dressing is a perfect starter if you want to impress your guests. A wonderful mixture of sweet pear and the tang of blue cheesePreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Poire Belle Hélène is a delightful and very simple recipe that will impress your guests and have them asking for more.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
If you're not a fan of hot chocolate sauce, Profiteroles in Caramel are a great alternative to Chocolate Profiteroles. AND they just melt in the mouthPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
If you're a fan of hot chocolate sauce, Profiteroles in hot Chocolate are a great dessert. AND they just melt in the mouth.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
When I was a child, my mother would often make Queen of Puddings which we considered to be a royal treat and I don't ever recall any being left!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
Rasgulla is the most popular desert from the eastern state of west Bengal. This is a great dish and I am sure you will savour it for a long timePreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Raspberry and Caramel Crunch is incredibly easy, can be mostly prepared beforehand. It takes just 10 minutes under an oven grill to cook.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Rava Laddu is a sweet dish from southern India and is usually made on special occasions. Rava Laddu is so addictive that you'll make it often.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Rice Kheer (Rice custard) is a sweet desert made out of rice and condensed milk. This is an excellent desert after a heavy lunch.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
In many countries, Rice Pudding is a timeless classic of home cooking that appeals to children and adults alike. Here, we make it even better!Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours -
Rumtopf, which literally means rum pot, is a German and Danish dessert, traditionally eaten around Christmas (though perfectly acceptable any time!Preparation: 1 Hour
Cooking: NIL -
Shrikhand is popular milk based dessert of western Indian state of Gujarat. This dish always ends a great Gujarati meal. A treat for the whole family.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Somerset Pears are very much an 'adult' taste being slightly tangy rather than sweet. They can be served either hot or cold with a little creamPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Stewed Apple with a little cream or custard makes a simple dessert. It can be used as an accompaniment for Roast Pork, Black Pudding or French Toast.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Stewed Pears are sweet and sticky but just the thing to keep the kids happy! Serve with lashings of double cream (heavy cream) or vanilla ice cream.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Summer Pudding is a very, very simple but effective way of presenting soft red fruits (and the taste of summer is quite amazing).Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
SuperEasy Chocolate & Walnut Cake is a really simple and effective way to produce a tasty cake for dessert, or just to accompany your afternoon cuppa.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Whole Wheat Pudding is a great dessert - and very healthy too, Made out of wheat and a little sugar, Whole Wheat Pudding is ideal for weight watchersPreparation: 45 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes
*** EGG RECIPES ***
ALL EGG RECIPES
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What do you do when it's the weekend and you just got up to find the relatives are at the door and you can't even remember inviting them for breakfastPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Bistro Brunch Burger contains tasty beef, salty bacon, melting cheese, a soft fried egg and some spiced ketchup, all inside a sesame seed bun.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Black Pudding Scotch Egg is a great cold addition to a buffet, with a salad, in a picnic, as a snack or hot with French Fries. Eat cold or warm.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
It's summer, the sun is shining and the family is screaming to eat outside.Blushing Eggs are just the thing, to put a smile on their faces and yours.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Whilst we accept it is hardly a "recipe" many people who are new to cooking still find boiling an egg a challenging mystery!Preparation: 1 Minute
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
Sausage and onion hash with eggs cracked over is definitely worth getting out of bed forPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Toasted sandwiches provide a quick and easy method of producing a light meal or a snack. This one is amazing!Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 6 Minutes -
Coffee Cup Quiche makes use of the fact that a large coffee cup is the perfect receptacle for a quick meal such as quiche.Preparation: 4 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Minutes -
An easy and delicious way to make your courgettes (zucchini) more interesting. A little bacon, onion and egg can go a long way.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Curried Cod Quiche is a wonderful way to serve fresh fish and prawns with just a slight tang of spice. It makes a delicious meal all on its own.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Devilled Eggs make a great appetizer and a perfect party dish. So quick and simple to make, and loved by young and old alike.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
The Great British Breakfast of sausage, bacon, egg and tomato is world famous.equally delicious, is this easy recipe for devilled scrambled egg.Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 12 Minutes -
Egg Biryani is one of the many Biryani dishes, traditional in northern India. Though the roots of Biryani dishes date back to 16th century PersiPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
These egg boats are a breakfast favorite because they literally take less than 5 minutes to prepare. Sourdough baguettes filled with lots of comfort!Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
This recipe for Egg Curry> is a classic recipe of an authentic Indian curry - which often bear little resemblance to the more Westernized alternativesPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Egg Fried Bread is sometimes called French Toast although, in fact, it originates not from France but from Canada. It is quick and simple breakfast.Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 4 Minutes -
Egg Mayo in the Shell is great for barbeques, snacks, or as a starter when you are entertaining. Presented as it is, it is irresistible to everyone.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 8 Minutes -
The use of thin savoury pancakes to hold a variety of fillings is of French Origin where they are called crêpes (pronounced "krep")Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon & Chives is a lovely recipe for a breakfast treat or a regular weekend breakfast.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Eggs in Baskets are a great way to start the day, or perfect for a quick lunch of something tasty and unusual. The will really make your mouth water.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
In this recipe for Eggs in Tarragon Jelly, the tarragon imparts a mild but distinctive flavour to the consommé.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Farmer's Breakfast Casserole is an easy, crowd-pleaser of a breakfast (or brunch). It's versatile enough that you can play around with the quantities.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
French Toast in a Cup is one of our favourites, particularly since you can prepare it from start to finish in just 5 minutes or less.Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Minutes -
I know that for most of you, frying an egg poses no problems, but spare a thought for Cousin Vinny who is convinced that eggs come ready cooked.Preparation: 1 Minute
Cooking: 4 Minutes -
Healthy Egg, Chips & Mushrooms is an oven cooked, less heart-clogging version of the popular fry-up loved by kids and adults alike.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Healthy Salmon & Egg White Frittata is made in the same way as a traditional frittata but using only egg whites, so it's very low in calories.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Look, I know it's messy and it's really lowering the tone of the web site, but your kids will really thank you for making Hot Bacon and Egg SandwichesPreparation: 1 Minute
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
The best of British meets Indian spice - Kedgeree is the celebrated combination of fish, rice and egg that actually works for me at any time of day!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Leek Flan is a great way to enjoy leeks and makes a delicious meal with a baked potato. Perfect comfort foodPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Manx-style Breakfast Sausage is only for those who can handle a PROPER breakfast - a man-size breakfast that would even challenge a lumberjack!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
Maple Bacon Egg & Cheese Sandwich is more than a snack, it's a way of life! The saltiness of the bacon surrounded by the sweetness of the Maple syrup!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
I wondered whether I was being rational by including this recipe for Breakfast Burgers; after all, it's probably a heart attack on a plate.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Mini Frittatas is an egg-based Italian dish similar to an omelette or crustless quiche. You'll get about 40 light-bites that are buffet perfect.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Moroccan Lamb Balls with Eggs is one of those yummy dishes that just scream to be eaten on a cold, winter's evening near the fire.Preparation: 40 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
There is only one way to properly prepare an omelette and that is the classic French method that produces a light and fluffy, moist omelette.Preparation: 2 Minutes
Cooking: 4 Minutes -
Traditional Scotch Eggs are a delight at any time but, for those watching their weight, they pose a big problem since they are usually deep-friedPreparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Piperade (pronounced "pip-eh-rad") is a typical Basque dish from the south west of France, prepared with onion, green peppers, and tomatoes.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Meester Graham's poached eggs have nice firm whites and moist yokes. This is the difficulty when cooking a poached egg... trying to keep the balancePreparation: 2 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
This simple Potato and Egg Salad mixture provides both substance and colour to your salads. Once prepared it will keep for a further two days.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Many people aren't sure how to cook quail's eggs, so don't buy them. For that reason, I can offer you this simple guide to quail egg perfection!Preparation: 1 Minute
Cooking: 3 Minutes -
Sausage, Egg & Gruyere Pie is one of my treats whenever I feel like some comfort food. It's quick and easy and fine for either lunch or dinnerPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast is no wimpy fast food McBurger breakfast sandwich approved by the calorie police. This is a proper *man's* breakfastPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Scotch Egg is a great addition to a buffet, with a salad, in a picnic, as a snack or hot with French Fries. Not many people know how to make their ownPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Scotch Egg Pasties are a really unusual combination of everything that's good about picnics - Cornish Pasties and Scotch Egg all in one.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
The sign of a good scrambled egg is that it remains moist but not runny. Some people's skills do not stretch to being able to tell the differencePreparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
Scrambled Eggs with Goat's Cheese adds another dimension to your standard scrambled egg. It's full of flavour and is good enough to present to guests.Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon is good enough to present to guests and simple enough to knock up for yourself as a light midday meal.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Spicy Snack Eggs are a great cold addition to a buffet, with a salad, in a picnic, as a snack or hot with French Fries. Your choice!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
This delicious Spinach and Ricotta Omelette will tickle your taste buds and will delight you if you are trying to lose weight.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
Spinach and Tomato Eggs Benedict is a "light" version of the famous Eggs Benedict - an American breakfast dish that is delicious but calorie rich!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
This version of Tuna Flan (an open pie) is ideal when you have some left over creamed potatoes from a previous meal. If not, just make some!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Tuna is as excellent in a flan (an open pie) as it is in a salad. Don't be afraid of the idea of making a little pastry; it is, in fact, much easier tPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
The Vegetarian Scotch Egg is a great cold addition to a buffet, with a salad, in a picnic, as a snack or hot with French Fries.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Warm Asparagus Salad is a delightful, fresh salad suitable for a light meal in summer or winter. And it doesn't matter if the eggs are still warm.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Warm Red Potato Salad is one of my favourites. The herbs, peppers and egg blend together well and the red skins of the potatoes add a splash of colourPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes
*** FISH, SHELLFISH & CRUSTACEANS ***
CRUSTACEANS RECIPES
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Bacon Barbeque Prawns are great if you're in a sort of relaxed "chuck it in the oven" mood and looking for something that's quick, easy and tasty.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
The great joy of Bruno's Fish Pie is that it is fantastically simple and doesn't involve poaching the fish or making a tedious white sauce.Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Carpaccio is a dish of raw meat or fish, thinly sliced and generally served as an appetizer. These delicious Carpaccio Style Prawns will delight you.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Crab and Prawn Hot Pots couldn't be simpler but they will never fail to impress. Equally at home as a starter, light lunch or just because ...Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Curried Cod Quiche is a wonderful way to serve fresh fish and prawns with just a slight tang of spice. It makes a delicious meal all on its own.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
The incredibly fresh taste of this salad makes it perfect for a main course or a starter. And it's ready in minutes.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Garlic Prawns is one of those delicious recipes that is perfect as a starter if you are entertaining or as a light lunch for yourself and the family.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Julie's Salmon & Prawn with Lime is dedicated to Terry and Julie, our neighbours on The Isle of Man, who served us the most stunning starter ever.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
A simple recipe with oodles of taste. Served with a nice fresh salad, you can eat it as a lunch or, by adding king scallops, as an amazing dinner.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
I admit that Luxury Lobster and Potato Salad is somewhat decadent and exotic but lobster and truffles are a match made in heaven.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Sounds complicated? Not at all ! This is probably the easiest seafood you will ever prepare. It looks and tastes wonderful & will impress your guests.Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Minutes -
Capellini is a very thin variety of Italian pasta. Like spaghetti, it is rod-shaped, in the form of long strands, but is sold in a nest-like shape.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
In the 1970's, Prawn Cocktail (Shrimp Cocktail) became a favourite of many people when dining out. So much so that it has now become a bit "old hat".Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Not all sushi recipes use raw seafood, and this recipe for Prawn Sushi uses cooked prawns (or large shrimp)Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Minutes -
Lovely simple way to start a meal when entertaining. Though remarkably simple, you can display seemingly unimaginable culinary skills to your friends.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
This very simple recipe for Prawns in Sherry makes an excellent starter for a main meal or can be eaten with a slice or two of bread as a light mealPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
A gourmet is an individual with a highly refined discerning palate who revels in the enjoyment of good food. This salad was created for such a person!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
Seafood Chowder Mash is a real comfort food, consisting of a wealth of fish and seafood over a bed of mashed potatoes... surf and turf, if you like!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes
FISH RECIPES
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Apples are an excellent way to remove hunger pangs and are a wise choice to help avoid snacking on fatty foods between mealsPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
The great joy of Bruno's Fish Pie is that it is fantastically simple and doesn't involve poaching the fish or making a tedious white sauce.Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Making risotto is a gentle process but it can be served with a variety of accompaniments... working particularly well in this recipe with monkfishPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
Though the octopus is cooked, the style is that of Carpaccio (finely cut meat or fish with a vinegar and olive oil-base dressing). Perfect for summer.Preparation: 40 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 15 Minutes -
Ceviche, is a great starter for when you are entertaining. It looks like you've spent hours preparing it, but it can be on the plate in minutes.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Chicken and Anchovy Pie is the ultimate in surprise "surf and turf" dishes. It's just so unexpected, yet the anchovies add another dimension.Preparation: 35 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
This lean, sweet fish is versatile and simple to prepare. Try it in this swimmingly good recipes.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
Crisp Potato Cakes with Goats Cheese and Caviar is, in fact, a rather novel form of savoury "finger food" (petit four salé).Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Cullen Skink is a thick soup originating in the town of Cullen in Moray, on the north-east coast of Scotland. Smokier and more assertive than chowderPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Curried Cod Quiche is a wonderful way to serve fresh fish and prawns with just a slight tang of spice. It makes a delicious meal all on its own.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Dahi Machhi - Yogurt & Fish Curry is a unique Indian dish from the coastal state of West Bengal. It makes for a great combination with steamed ricePreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon & Chives is a lovely recipe for a breakfast treat or a regular weekend breakfast.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
This wonderful recipe for Fish Curry uses mackerel but in fact, any oily fish such as Herring, Salmon, Trout or Seer Fish would work just as well.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
Home-made Fish Fingers are not only a whole lot more tasty than the shop-bought variety but they are very easy to make and you can involve the kids.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
One of the easiest ways to cook fish is to shallow fry it. Here, then, is the most straightforward method... Fish in BreadcrumbsPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Any firm white fish will do for this simple recipe although cod, hake or plaice are probably the best choice. The mustard adds a delicate flavour.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
There is still a misconception that fish has to taste bland and sterile. In fact, with a little imagination, nothing could be further from the truth.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Trout is an exquisite fish with the most delicate texture and flavour. It is not suitable for poaching but tastes delectable straight from the grill.Preparation: 2 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Healthy Salmon & Egg White Frittata is made in the same way as a traditional frittata but using only egg whites, so it's very low in calories.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
A lovely, spicy new way with salmon, with the horseradish perfectly complementing the fish, and a good source of omega-3 to boot.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Indian Style Fish Fry is a one the most popular dishes of costal India. This is a very simple and easy to make dish.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
Julie's Salmon & Prawn with Lime is dedicated to Terry and Julie, our neighbours on The Isle of Man, who served us the most stunning starter ever.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
The best of British meets Indian spice - Kedgeree is the celebrated combination of fish, rice and egg that actually works for me at any time of day!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
This delicious and simple recipe for Leek and Smoked Salmon Flan is perfect either hot or cold with a light salad for lunch or as a starter course.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Leek and Smoked Salmon Rolls is an upmarket version of ham and leek bake. Not only is it an unusual dish, it's also good for your figure!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Warm Mackerel and Bacon Salad is a humble salad that combines creamy, soft smoked mackerel with crisp, streaky bacon. Once tried, never forgotten!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Mackerel in White Wine is a speciality of North-Western France. Washed down with a glass of fresh Muscadet, there's nothing to beat it.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Mackerel has a very distinct and rich flavour and I find this method of cooking compliments this well. This dish is a true cold-weather winner.Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Manx Fisherman's Pie always does the business for me. It's light and creamy and really brings the taste of the sea and rivers into my dining room.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Choose the kipper pairs or the kipper fillets; this recipe is for the pairs but can easily be adapted. It's the flavour that matters!Preparation: 6 Minutes
Cooking: 6 Minutes -
This is a great starter course and needs to be made the day before (which allows you plenty of time to focus on preparing the rest of your meal).Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Monk Fish in Bacon with Parsley Cream is an incredibly simple recipe that will serve 4 as a main course or 6 as a starter.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Ideal if you want a quick and tasty dish, with a nice tasty sauce, without spending hours in the kitchen. Simply served with basmati rice or potatoesPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Monkfish is a firm fish, once called "the poor man's lobster" because its texture, when cooked properly, is really similar to lobster.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Nigiri-zushi consists of a small portion of Sushi Rice that is shaped in the hands. A thin piece of fish like tuna or shrimp is draped over the top.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Ocean Pie is amazing! It's uncomplicated and tasty with subtle flavours complimenting the fish. It's just simple clean cuisine at its best.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Pan Fried Salmon with Spaghettini Pesto is a lovely simple meal that is full of flavour and has the added benefit of being very quick to prepare.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Here's a quick but sophisticated fish supper, packed full of fresh herbs and summer vegetables and perfect for entertaining guests.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
This is truly a stroke of genius with the gentle flavours of the fish preserved, despite the stronger tastes of garlic, ginger and lime.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Minutes -
An easy, recipe with lots of taste. This luxurious smoked haddock risotto makes a quick and nutritious midweek meal.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
The Italian name for stuffed sardines is sarde" alla beccafico". Call it what you like, it's quick and easy to make and quite delicious.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 6 Minutes -
Sashimi is often the first course in a formal Japanese meal, but it can also be the main course, presented with rice and miso soup in separate bowls.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Sautéed Calamari is a quick and easy dish of delicious squid and baby octopus cooked to perfection with sweet roasted peppers.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon is good enough to present to guests and simple enough to knock up for yourself as a light midday meal.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Seafood Chowder Mash is a real comfort food, consisting of a wealth of fish and seafood over a bed of mashed potatoes... surf and turf, if you like!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Sicilian Stuffed Sardines is, as you might imagine, a dish of butterflied sardines stuffed with a delight of lovely ingredients. Quite delicious.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Without a doubt, my favourite poached fish is Smoked Haddock. Despite the fact that it has been smoked, it retains a delicate flavour and is deliciousPreparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 7 Minutes -
Smoked Haddock Mousse is a simple little starter that can be made well in advance and leave you free to prepare a more complex main course.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
This unusual recipe for Smoked Salmon Without the Smoke has been passed down through my wife's family for generations (well, a couple of years anyway)Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
The "luxury" version of the cucumber sandwich is these delightful Smoked Salmon and Herb Sandwiches that are fit for a King (or a President!)Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
This Smoked Salmon on Potato Pancakes recipe will make 8 pancakes which are ideal as a starter for 8 people or a light meal for 4 people. Perfect!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Light, delicious, east to make, Smoked Snapper with Lemon Couscous is one of those unusual recipes that will delight guests and family alike.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Sole Véronique could just as easily be called Plaice Véronique - but it's more traditional and more decadent using sole!Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Spicy Baby Octopus is a simple dish that's packed with flavour. Tender baby octopus with a spicy chunky tomato sauce fresh parsley and lemon zestPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 15 Minutes -
If, like me, you keep a fillet or two of fish in your freezer, this simple recipe is the ideal answer if you need to quickly provide a meal.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Vitello Tonnato is a well-known Italian dish of cold, sliced veal covered with a creamy, mayonnaise-like sauce that has been flavoured with tuna.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
Trout in Parma Ham is a fabulous example of an excellent little recipe being made great, simply by the addition of a couple of slices of Parma ham.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
This version of Tuna Flan (an open pie) is ideal when you have some left over creamed potatoes from a previous meal. If not, just make some!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Tuna is as excellent in a flan (an open pie) as it is in a salad. Don't be afraid of the idea of making a little pastry; it is, in fact, much easier tPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Tomatoes are extremely versatile creatures. They can be eaten hot or cold, on their own or as an accompaniment to other dishes.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL
SHELLFISH RECIPES
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Scallops and asparagus - a marriage made in food heaven! This recipe brings both together and will leave you shouting for more.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Bacon and King Scallop Open Sandwich ... My mouth is watering simply by typing the words. The combination of bacon saltiness and scallop's tenderness!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Black pudding, King Scallop and Apples - that beautiful combination of sweet apples, tender scallop and the oatmeal and barley of black pudding.Preparation: 13 Minutes
Cooking: 17 Minutes -
The great joy of Bruno's Fish Pie is that it is fantastically simple and doesn't involve poaching the fish or making a tedious white sauce.Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Graham's Mediterranean Mussels is a simple dish with big tasty Mediterranean flavours. Soft mussels with the sweetness of chick peas and onions.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
A slightly expensive but totally delicious shellfish with a delicate taste, Hazelnut Butter Scallops make a most attractive and delicious starter.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 12 Minutes -
Ah, oysters - the food of the gods! Straight from the sea, tasting of salt and freshness. But not everybody can handle their oysters raw.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
A simple recipe with oodles of taste. Served with a nice fresh salad, you can eat it as a lunch or, by adding king scallops, as an amazing dinner.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
Well I know it sounds strange to leave mussels uneaten but sometimes there are a few too many even for Meester Graham! No problem...Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Moules Marinière (Moules = Mussels and Marinière being any shellfish cooked in white wine with onions and herbs) is the classic French mussel dish.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Known in French as "Moules Niçoises", these are perfect either for an aperitif before the meal, as part of a barbeque buffet, or for a starter.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
In case you've not come across them before, "Queenies" are small scallops about ½" - ¾" (1cm - 2cm) diameter - sometimes called "bay scallops"Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
All sorts of myths appear to exist about these delightful creatures. Certainly, in some countries, they can be quite expensive.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Paella is the celebrated Spanish dish that actually varies in Spain, region to region. For that reason, the ingredients can be changed to suit.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour -
Pan Fried Scallops on Black Pudding with Pea & Mint Purée is an ideal starter course or could easily be made into a main dish.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
A gourmet is an individual with a highly refined discerning palate who revels in the enjoyment of good food. This salad was created for such a person!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
Scallops à ma façon (scallops - my way) are the perfect dish for entertaining when I have guests I want to spend time with.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Scallops and Chorizo is quick, simple and absolutely delicious. The smokiness of the chorizo and the sweetness of the honey is an absolute delight.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Scallops with Garlic and Parsley are called "Coquilles St. Jacques à la Provençal" in France, which strikes me as much more romantic !Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
Seafood Chowder Mash is a real comfort food, consisting of a wealth of fish and seafood over a bed of mashed potatoes... surf and turf, if you like!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Surf and Turf Butties combine two of my favourite comfort foods - bacon and scallops. The combination is a marriage made in heaven!Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
a Trio of Scallops is a simple and very effective starter course or you can extend the choice to make it a "quad" of scallops. Absolutely stunning!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes
*** FRUIT RECIPES ***
ALL FRUIT RECIPES
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There are some meals that just beg for something a little more 'upmarket' and Apple and Honey slices fills that need.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Apples are an excellent way to remove hunger pangs and are a wise choice to help avoid snacking on fatty foods between mealsPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Apple Crumble is an old favourite which, if cooked properly will please the whole family. Sometimes a little extra sugar can help!Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Avocados are a popular main ingredient in appetizer dips. This recipe is excellent accompanied by Savoury Cheese Biscuits or Savoury Chive Biscuits.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Avocado and Tomato Salad goes well with pasta and Mexican food. It's very easy to prepare and it has the benefit of both looking good and tasting goodPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
This avocado cucumber grapefruit salad is delicate, refreshing, and crunchy with roast almonds and a honey vinaigrette. Perfect lunch!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
Here's an easy way to serve a hot apple dessert that is sweet and complimented with either cold custard or cold cream.Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Black pudding, King Scallop and Apples - that beautiful combination of sweet apples, tender scallop and the oatmeal and barley of black pudding.Preparation: 13 Minutes
Cooking: 17 Minutes -
A fresh and tasty end to a meal. The orange flavours are beautifully enhanced by the background cinnamonPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Chocolate-coated Banana Pops are not just for kids birthday parties - they're great snacks for all times of day and night!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Cranberry and Apple Sauce (or Jelly) is commonly associated with Thanksgiving dinner in North America and Christmas dinner in the United Kingdom.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Filled with the goodness of crunchy walnuts, cottage cheese and raisins, this baked pear recipe is sure to be a holiday favorite.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Though the oranges, dates and nuts in Dates Stuffed with Mascarpone is reminiscent of Christmas, these little beasts are perfect all year round.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
This recipe for Devils on Horseback is a great way to prepare stuffed bacon rolls for informal entertaining or to eat cold with a picnic.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Double-Take Apple Flan is a winner, no matter what the occasion, and the extra little trouble in preparation and cooking is well worth the effort.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
Is this the most British pudding of them all? It may have been invented by a bunch of public schoolboys, but Eton Mess works wonders for us all.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
There is a wonderful clean taste to a Fresh Fruit Salad. It always reminds me of lazy hot summer days and the smell of freshly mown grass!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
So Simple but so tasty! Fried Bananas are actually a great way to use up bananas that are maybe a little too ripe to eat normally.Preparation: 1 Minute
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
Graham's Apple Delight is my very own method of serving apples with a difference. Maybe it's the rum that makes the difference!Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 8 Minutes -
Hot Camembert with Cherry Filling is a somewhat decadent way of mixing cheese and fruit, but it's very, very more-ish when served with crusty bread.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Lamb with Quince is truly tasty dish originating in North Africa but now a firm favourite in Southern France and other Mediterranean countries.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
Here's a nice, simple way to make a Mango Smoothie with just a few ingredients. It's great for kids, but I've seen the adults knock it back, too!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Nutty Toffee Apples (Candy Apples), as the name suggests, are studded with crunchy nuts. These grown-up Toffee Appleswork well for kids too!Preparation: 2 Minutes
Cooking: 18 Minutes -
The presentation of this Orange Sorbet is superb and the fresh taste and light texture makes ideal after a large or heavy meal.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Pears with Blue Cheese Dressing is a perfect starter if you want to impress your guests. A wonderful mixture of sweet pear and the tang of blue cheesePreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Poire Belle Hélène is a delightful and very simple recipe that will impress your guests and have them asking for more.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Raspberry and Caramel Crunch is incredibly easy, can be mostly prepared beforehand. It takes just 10 minutes under an oven grill to cook.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Rumtopf, which literally means rum pot, is a German and Danish dessert, traditionally eaten around Christmas (though perfectly acceptable any time!Preparation: 1 Hour
Cooking: NIL -
Somerset Pears are very much an 'adult' taste being slightly tangy rather than sweet. They can be served either hot or cold with a little creamPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Stewed Apple with a little cream or custard makes a simple dessert. It can be used as an accompaniment for Roast Pork, Black Pudding or French Toast.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Stewed Pears are sweet and sticky but just the thing to keep the kids happy! Serve with lashings of double cream (heavy cream) or vanilla ice cream.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Summer Pudding is a very, very simple but effective way of presenting soft red fruits (and the taste of summer is quite amazing).Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes
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ALL GAME RECIPES
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Rabbit with Mustard is one of the great traditional dishes of French cooking that came from the countryside peasant recipes of long ago.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
For many, many years, I avoided pigeon since my memories of it were as an extremely gamey meat. However, I was to be proved wrong...Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 15 Minutes -
Venison in Huntsman Sauce is a real winter treat and is well worth the preparation time. Roast venison should always be served with a rich sauce.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes
*** LAMB RECIPES ***
ALL LAMB RECIPES
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Barnsley chop is prepared from the saddle of lamb and is essentially a slice from the saddle roast. It is effectively a double loin chopPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Boneless Cushion of Lamb with Festive Stuffing is an alternative Christmas or Thanksgiving roast featuring boneless cushion of lamb shoulder.Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
You can actually use almost any leftovers to make bubble and squeak. Hence there is no definitive list of ingredients for this recipe!Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Cassoulet is a rich, slow-cooked bean stew or casserole of peasant origins from the south of France. Typically, it contains pork sausages & pork loin.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours -
The addition of a little blue cheese to this Country Lamb Pie lifts it from "normal" to "super-pie" status because the taste is so good.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 10 Minutes -
Devilled Kidneys is a traditional British recipe, originating in the Victorian era for lamb's kidneys fried in a spicy sauce.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Five Hour Confit of Lamb is not just mouth-wateringly delicious, it's also perfect for when you are entertaining. Simply prepare in advance!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Hours -
A mixed grill as served in a restaurant includes a lamb chop, a pork chop, a small piece of steak, a slice of gammon and, often, a sausage.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Haggis tastes like, well imagine ground lamb mixed with onion, oatmeal and spices and you'll get the idea. It's rather good actually!Preparation: 1 Hour
Cooking: 5 Hours -
Haggis, Neeps and Tatties is the Scottish "national dish" and, though some people scoff at its simplicity, it's actually darn good.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Herb Roasted Lamb Loin Chops are a great way to cook loin chops to give the meat a delicious herby taste. Drop-dead simple to make & ready in minutesPreparation: 2 Minutes
Cooking: 18 Minutes -
Lamb Biryani has many variants in India. Most of them are rich in flavours since the meat (particularly when using mutton) takes a long time to cook.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
An interesting and delicious way to use breast of lamb, which is a relatively inexpensive cut of meat. A great family favourite.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Hours -
Lamb Burgers in a Parma Blanket is an unusual way to present lamb but you'll find that everyone from the kids to grandma will love them.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
This is basic cuisine with extraordinary results. It doesn't have to be complicated to be tasty. Lamb chops are equally good whether grilled or fried.Preparation: 2 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
You may not naturally think about combining tomato with lamb but in fact they compliment each other superbly when cooked to this recipe.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
If I suggested that you seal a leg of lamb in a parcel then roast it long and slow with garlic, lemon and herbs, and potatoes, what would you think?Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Hours 20 Minutes -
Easy meatloaf recipes are perfect for a relaxing American-style feast. This recipe for Lamb Meatloaf is one of my favouritesPreparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
This mini roast is a fantastic meal option for 2-3 people that is boneless,easy to carve and ready in under an hour. Ideal for a tasty midweek meal.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Lamb Navarin is a perfect example of how, using slow cooking over a long period of time, a cheaper cut of meat becomes beautifully tenderPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours 30 Minutes -
Just the name Lamb Noisettes with Lemon and Rosemary Jus conjures up visions of those beautifully tender Lamb Noisettes that just melt in the mouth.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 13 Minutes -
Lamb Shanks in Deep Rich Gravy is a magical recipe, especially if you want to have your guests guessing at the secret ingedients.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours 15 Minutes -
Lamb Valentine Steaks with Pomegranate Plum Aigre-doux makes the most of the combination of sweet and sour to serve with a Valentine Lamb SteakPreparation: 2 Minutes
Cooking: 18 Minutes -
Lamb with Quince is truly tasty dish originating in North Africa but now a firm favourite in Southern France and other Mediterranean countries.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
Whenever I think of cooking with leftovers, I can't help but remember the delicious smell of Leftover Cakes frying gently on a cold winter's day.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
The most important thing to remember about cooking a lamb roast is to not over-cook it. Lamb has such wonderful flavour and is so naturally tender.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
A nostalgic thrifty dish that's rich and nutritious - serve the gravy drizzled over fluffy mashed potato. Absolutely fabulous on a cold winter's day.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
A spicy supper for two of madras-coated lamb leg steaks that will make your mouth water before you've even started. A perfect Saturday night treat.Preparation: 2 Minutes
Cooking: 23 Minutes -
Whether barbequed or grilled (broiled), if the marinade is made the day before, the preparation and cooking of Lamb Kebabs is quick and easy.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Meatball Tagine with Lemon & Olives is a beautifully rich dish with spiced lamb meatballs, and the fresh taste of lemon. A perfect dish for winter.Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Minted Lamb Meatballs is a little bit "fiddly" but I've included it because it makes a superb starter for any meal if you are entertaining.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Moroccan Lamb Balls with Eggs is one of those yummy dishes that just scream to be eaten on a cold, winter's evening near the fire.Preparation: 40 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Mutton Stew Indian Style is a non spicy mutton dish from the southern state of Kerala. Indian Mutton stew is very common and is a "must try"!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
Oh So Simple Roast Lamb is what its says... dead simple! It also happens to be delicious. Worth trying even if you've never cooked a meat joint beforePreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
I have always been delighted to accept an invitation to dinner from my friends Pam and Wally. Never more so than when Pam has roasted a leg of lamb.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
This is basic cuisine with extraordinary results. It doesn't have to be complicated to be tasty. Pan Fried Lamb chops are easy to cook and taste greatPreparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 12 Minutes -
This is a beautiful way to cook and serve a complete row of lamb cutlets. You will need to buy the cutlets from your butcher and ask him to 'chine' itPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
This is a beautiful way to cook and serve a complete row of lamb cutlets. You will need to buy the cutlets from your butcher so he can "chine" them.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour -
Rogani Gosht (Lamb Braised in Yogurt and Cream) is an authentic Mughlai dish and its recipe dates back to before the 18th century.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours 45 Minutes -
For a real winter treat for yourself and your family or guests, Sausage Liver and Bacon Casserole, served with Creamed Potatoes makes a hearty meal.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour -
There are some amazing things in Scotland... men in kilts, haggis, deep-fried Mars bars, the Loch Ness Monster and Scotch Pies served with mushy peas!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
Seasoned Lamb chops are a very tasty variation of the basic Lamb Chop recipe. Simple cuisine with exceptional results.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Seekh Kebabs are a Mughalai dish that are served as great starter to your barbeques and also work well with all India breads as stuffingPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Shepherd's Pie is another original English recipe that is inexpensive and ideal for a hungry family. Great with a glass of beer or cider.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
Slow Cooked Lamb with Maple Syrup is the perfect recipe for entertaining. Not only is it truly delicious, it's also quickly prepared and cooks easily.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 4 Hours -
Slow Roast Leg of Lamb with Herb Rub has the added advantage that it makes its own delicious gravy. It's perfect for a big meal with friends or familyPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Hours 30 Minutes -
For me, Lamb Chops are always a delight, whether pan cooked with just a hint of mint, or grilled or barbequed with a marinade like this one.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Spiced Parsnip Shepherd's Pie is a great way to prepare a pie with a difference. You can use either lamb or beef according to your personal preferencePreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Hours -
Spicy Lamb Chops is specially made out of ribs of a tender lamb. This recipe has its roots in Persia and Afghanistan and dates back to 15th century.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Stir-Fried Lamb with Garlic is a great way to prepare lamb with lots of garlic and spring onions (scallions) to balance the strong taste of the lamb.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 8 Minutes -
I ran out of compliments when first I tasted Stuffed Shoulder of Lambat a friend's house just outside Paris. This is really delicious.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
Summer Lamb Pitta Pockets are great at barbeque time or just as an easy midweek dinner to eat outdoors. Quick, light and full of flavour - delicious!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Weeping Leg of Lamb is a translation of the French name for this dish, which is "Le Gigot qui Pleure" (sometimes known as "Le Gigot en Braillouse")Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
*** PASTA, NOODLES, COUSCOUS & RICE ***
COUSCOUS RECIPES
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Light, delicious, east to make, Smoked Snapper with Lemon Couscous is one of those unusual recipes that will delight guests and family alike.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes
GNOCCHI RECIPES
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Gnocchi, Ham and Pea Casserole hits the right spot for me. It's creamy and sumptuous and full of flavour, but it's also very quick and easy to make.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes
NOODLES RECIPES
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Chow Mein is a quick, versatile & tasty way to cook egg noodles. You can add almost any ingredient you want such as vegetables, fish, meat or poultryPreparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
In southern China from where this recipe originates, the words Chow Mein literally mean "stir-fried noodles" and it is a very popular dish worldwide.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Lemon Sevai comes from the Tamil word 'Sevai' meaning Rice Vermicelli or rice noodles. This recipe is very easy to make and easy to digest.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Pork Patties With Sweet Chilli And Noodles is a healthy and authentic Asian dish that's far better than a takeaway - and ready in less time.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Sesame Oil is a true delight and this recipe for Sesame Noodles with Chicken makes full use of it's rich flavours.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Vermicelli Upma is sometimes known as Semiya Upma since Semiya means Vermicelli. This recipe makes a nutritious breakfast or light meal.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes
PASTA RECIPES
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Cauliflower and Bacon Pasta - just full of great ingredients in one pasta bake? This family-friendly gratin is both comforting and filling.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Cheesy Spinach and Penne Bake is one of those "more-ish" recipes that will get you reaching for the serving spoon more than oncePreparation: 40 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Creamy Ham, Leek and Mushroom Spaghetti proves that, for slimmers, those mouth-watering creamy pasta dishes needn't be on the 'forbidden' menu list.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Easy Oven Pasta is, as you might imagine, really easy. It takes just 5 minutes to prepare and then you can throw it in the oven and forget about it.Preparation: 7 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Farfalle with Turkey Sausage, Mushrooms & Peas is a pasta dish that suits my palate well. The variety of textures and taste make for a satisfying mealPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Fried Spaghetti and Pork is a cunning combination of Italian and Oriental cooking that will truly delight your taste budsPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Graham's Goulash is so called because a normal goulash takes ages to cook, but sometimes we find we can cut corners and speed up the process!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 35 Minutes -
Macaroni and Cauliflower Cheese is the ultimate 'comfort' food, but is also ideal when cooking for a family since it provides the kids with vegetablesPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Macaroni Cheese is definitely one of my favourites and is really very easy to make. No need to serve anything with it... just on its own is fine!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Pan Fried Salmon with Spaghettini Pesto is a lovely simple meal that is full of flavour and has the added benefit of being very quick to prepare.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
In using whole wheat pasta cooked "al dente" in this recipe for Pasta & Artichoke Salad, you will considerably reduce the glycemic index of your meal.Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
This recipe is an ideal way of using Fresh Tomato Sauce You will notice a distinct difference between your own tomato sauce and that found in jars.Preparation: 4 Minutes
Cooking: 8 Minutes -
This recipe for Pasta and Pesto is just a very easy and cheap idea for a quick meal or light lunch.Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 8 Minutes -
Pasta Jumble is an unusual way of serving pasta. It looks very professional but is, as you will see, quite simple.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Whether you take Pasta Salad on a picnic, in your lunchbox, or eat it at home, this is a perfect quick pasta salad - light and lip-smacking.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
Pasta, Sausage and Bacon Salad is inspired by my low-fat Tasty Pasta Salad recipe, with "added extras" to suit hungry mouths or a young family.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Capellini is a very thin variety of Italian pasta. Like spaghetti, it is rod-shaped, in the form of long strands, but is sold in a nest-like shape.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Sicilian-style Cauliflower with Wholemeal Pasta is a great summer dish either at lunch or on a fine summer evening.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
If proof was ever needed that pasta need not be uninteresting, Spaghetti a la Carbonara is it! To me, this dish is the monarch of the pastas.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Spaghetti Bolognese has probably caused more wars than the black death! Why? Because everybody's recipe is the best - much better than anyone else's!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Tasty Pasta Salad is a low-fat, zesty salad, perfect for a summer lunch (or lunchbox). You can vary this basic recipe by adding other ingredients.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Three Cheese Macaroni is a lovely variation that uses the exquisite flavour of English Stilton Cheese to really give this dish a bite.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
Three Ingredient Spaghetti is known throughout Italy as Cacio e Pepe which literally means "Cheese and Pepper". It is just stupidly simple!Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Tomato, Basil and Almond Pasta celebrates the tastes of Sicily. This delicious vegetarian summer pasta can be served warm or at room temperature.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Zesty Pasta Salad is a low-fat, zesty salad that is perfect for a light summer lunch. You can use other options to vary it with your own ingredientsPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes
RICE RECIPES
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Appam> is a breakfast dish often called Kerala Pancake. It is enjoyed by adults and kids alike because of its mouth watering aroma.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Rice is increasingly being used in place of potatoes. Long grain rice (like Basmati) in savoury dishes, and short grain rice in desserts.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Making risotto is a gentle process but it can be served with a variety of accompaniments... working particularly well in this recipe with monkfishPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
Carrot Pudding is a really tasty dessert made from fresh grated carrots and rice. Also considered auspicious and offered to the Hindu gods.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
Chicken and Pea Risotto is a light and summery risotto recipe that can be rustled up in no time.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Biryani is a set of rice-based foods made with spices, rice (usually basmati) and meat, fish, eggs or vegetables.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
Whilst I eat my chili very hot, this recipe is for a medium strength chili which you can adjust as necessary with more or less chili powder.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Chinese Fried Rice is that wonderful colourful assortment of rice and vegetables. And it is just as tasty the following day as a cold rice salad.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Coconut Rice (white rice and coconut milk or coconut flakes) is a very easy to make dish that makes for an excellent breakfast or an evening snack.Preparation: 2 Minutes
Cooking: 18 Minutes -
Egg Biryani is one of the many Biryani dishes, traditional in northern India. Though the roots of Biryani dishes date back to 16th century PersiPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Ghee Rice is one of the famous Malabar dishes often made in Indian homes specially for the kids - & they love it. Flavoured rice is always a favouritePreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani is one of the most popular dishes in India. Chefs who can cook a good Kachi Biryani are considered to be very accomplishedPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Idli with Coconut Chutney is a rice cake (with an accompanying coconut chutney dip) of south Indian origin and very popular throughout India.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Here is a nice simple recipe for making sushi rice. Japanese rice is short grain and becomes slightly sticky when it is cooked.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Unlike most Indian recipes, Jeera Pulao (Cumin Rice) has few ingredients and is also quick to make. This dish scores high on the 'fragrance' scale!Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
The best of British meets Indian spice - Kedgeree is the celebrated combination of fish, rice and egg that actually works for me at any time of day!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Khichadi in Hindi (the Indian national language) literally translates as "a mixture of everything". There are different versions right across India.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Lamb Biryani has many variants in India. Most of them are rich in flavours since the meat (particularly when using mutton) takes a long time to cook.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Lemon Rice is a typical south Indian dish with lots of nuts and colour - one you can easily put together in a hurry, or even make using leftover rice.Preparation: 40 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Maki Sushi is a generic term used to describe any type of rolled sushi. These consist of a layer of sushi rice filled with a variety of ingredients.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Nigiri-zushi consists of a small portion of Sushi Rice that is shaped in the hands. A thin piece of fish like tuna or shrimp is draped over the top.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
One Pot Risotto is a simple store cupboard risotto that cooks in the oven while you get on with something else. The result is still wonderfully creamyPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Paella is the celebrated Spanish dish that actually varies in Spain, region to region. For that reason, the ingredients can be changed to suit.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour -
Peas Pulao is a rice based dish that is rather similar to a Biryani. The difference between the two is that Biryani has more spices than Peas Pulao.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
The English term Pilaf> is borrowed directly from Turkish, which in turn comes from Classical Persian, Urdu and Hindi. And it still tastes good!!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Makara Sankranthi (Pongal) is the harvest festival celebrated right across India, though it is more popular in the rice producing states of the south.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Not all sushi recipes use raw seafood, and this recipe for Prawn Sushi uses cooked prawns (or large shrimp)Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Minutes -
Rice Kheer (Rice custard) is a sweet desert made out of rice and condensed milk. This is an excellent desert after a heavy lunch.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
In many countries, Rice Pudding is a timeless classic of home cooking that appeals to children and adults alike. Here, we make it even better!Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours -
Rice Soup with Chicken and Ginger is perfect for a light lunch or as a starter for a meal with friends. It's a simple, straightforward recipe.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
An easy, recipe with lots of taste. This luxurious smoked haddock risotto makes a quick and nutritious midweek meal.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Sashimi is often the first course in a formal Japanese meal, but it can also be the main course, presented with rice and miso soup in separate bowls.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Chicken Curry is generally much lighter tasting than beef curry. You will discover your own preference regarding the taste, so this recipe is for you.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Curry is one of those dishes that can be made in larger quantities, since it freezes well and can quickly be reheated in a pan or microwave.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Rice is becoming a very important purchase in many homes since it is increasingly being used in place of potatoes and sweet potatoes.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Of South Indian origin, tangy Tomato Rice makes a great one-dish meal, particularly when served with poppadums. It is a simple to prepare too.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Wild Mushroom Risotto is soooooo good, you just keep making it and making it. A tasty, succulent risotto that will make you keep going back for more.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes
*** PORK RECIPES ***
BACON RECIPES
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What do you do when it's the weekend and you just got up to find the relatives are at the door and you can't even remember inviting them for breakfastPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Bacon and Avocado Toasted Sandwich is a "deviation" from the standard BLT and makes a great snack ot light lunch at any time.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Bacon and Brie Pancakes are an unusual twist on the 'standard' pancake recipes. They are great at any time of day.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Making a burger topping is quickly and easily done and adds a great flavour to a burger meal.Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 4 Minutes -
This simple combination of bacon, cheese and onion makes Bacon and Cheese Pudding an appetising savoury meal for the whole family.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Cheese and bacon make a superb combination of tastes - the savoury cheese and the salty bacon. And, of course, it's quick and easy to prepare.Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 6 Minutes -
Bacon and King Scallop Open Sandwich ... My mouth is watering simply by typing the words. The combination of bacon saltiness and scallop's tenderness!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Bacon and Roast Onion Salads - a smart and stylish springtime starter that is super healthy too.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Bacon Barbeque Prawns are great if you're in a sort of relaxed "chuck it in the oven" mood and looking for something that's quick, easy and tasty.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Bacon Strip Pancakes are the sort of comfort food which, when you think about them, will make you immediately run into the kitchen and get cooking!Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Nothing signals the summer sports season like hot dogs. These bacon-wrapped, treats taste delicious and beat the pants of your average hot dogPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
The best of English street food in a sandwich. This bacon, squeak & cheese butty oozes with roast dinner leftovers, melting Cheddar and crisp bacon.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
By turning a burger into a pie instead of an open bun, you can achieve a balancing act of immense proportions. A winner every time!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Bistro Brunch Burger contains tasty beef, salty bacon, melting cheese, a soft fried egg and some spiced ketchup, all inside a sesame seed bun.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
This fantastic recipe for Black Pudding Parcels is simple, yet the cream and mustard sauce add a touch of luxury to an exceptional supper.Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Broccoli Chowder with Garlic & Cheddar Toasts is one of those lovely "chilly day" lunches that warms you both bodily and mentallyPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Cauliflower and Bacon Pasta - just full of great ingredients in one pasta bake? This family-friendly gratin is both comforting and filling.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Toasted sandwiches provide a quick and easy method of producing a light meal or a snack.Along with bacon, the marriage is made in heaven!Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
There is true culinary harmony between the combined flavours of poultry and bacon. This modest recipe makes the best use of that rapport.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Corned Beef and Bacon Hash with Fried Egg is one of the 'classics' of "comfort cooking" and has certainly earned a well-respected place on our table.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Crispy Bacon Smashed Potatoes has about the simplest ingredient list on this site! Perfect for parties or simply served with Sunday lunch.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Crispy Bacon Spuds with Cream & Parmesan is a delightful "comfort food" that's perfect for winter days by the fire or to accompany a summer BBQPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Cumberland and Gorgonzola Toad in the Hole ups the standards from normal Toad in the Hole! A great variation from the normal meal.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
This recipe for Devils on Horseback is a great way to prepare stuffed bacon rolls for informal entertaining or to eat cold with a picnic.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Easy Oven Pasta is, as you might imagine, really easy. It takes just 5 minutes to prepare and then you can throw it in the oven and forget about it.Preparation: 7 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Farmer's Breakfast Casserole is an easy, crowd-pleaser of a breakfast (or brunch). It's versatile enough that you can play around with the quantities.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
Yeah, I know that for most of you, frying a bit of bacon poses no problems, but spare a thought for Cousin Vinny who has never had to do it before.Preparation: 1 Minute
Cooking: 4 Minutes -
German-style Potato Salad, as you may well guess, is made in the fashion that is very popular and much used in Germany. It is delicious - try it!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
A mixed grill as served in a restaurant includes a lamb chop, a pork chop, a small piece of steak, a slice of gammon and, often, a sausage.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Yeah, I know that for most of you, grilling a bit of bacon poses no problems, but spare a thought for Cousin Vinny who has never had to do it before.Preparation: 1 Minute
Cooking: 4 Minutes -
There is culinary harmony between the combined flavours of poultry and bacon. This recipe makes the best use of that rapport through its simplicityPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Hasselback Potatoes with Bacon are rather like sautéed potatoes, but the potatoes are served 'whole' and cut to create a "fan" effectPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
Look, I know it's messy and it's really lowering the tone of the web site, but your kids will really thank you for making Hot Bacon and Egg SandwichesPreparation: 1 Minute
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
In this dish, the slightly sweet and salty taste of the bacon compliments nicely the more savoury taste of the leaks. It's a great accompaniment.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
A nostalgic thrifty dish that's rich and nutritious - serve the gravy drizzled over fluffy mashed potato. Absolutely fabulous on a cold winter's day.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
I admit that Luxury Lobster and Potato Salad is somewhat decadent and exotic but lobster and truffles are a match made in heaven.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Macaroni Cheese is definitely one of my favourites and is really very easy to make. No need to serve anything with it... just on its own is fine!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Warm Mackerel and Bacon Salad is a humble salad that combines creamy, soft smoked mackerel with crisp, streaky bacon. Once tried, never forgotten!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Manx Rarebit is the lesser known (but much more tasty!) cousin of the Welsh rarebit - a dish made with a savoury sauce of melted cheese.Preparation: 8 Minutes
Cooking: 6 Minutes -
Manx Tart with Black Pudding, Onion and Bacon is brimming full of calories! It's also brimming full of flavour and is just as good cold as hot.Preparation: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 15 Minutes -
Maple Bacon Egg & Cheese Sandwich is more than a snack, it's a way of life! The saltiness of the bacon surrounded by the sweetness of the Maple syrup!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Mash with Attitude is just what it says, a creamy potato mash with flecks of carrot, topped with crisp bacon that gives it a somewhat theatrical pose.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Mighty Manx Mash is a great way to "sex-up" mashed potatoes... brought to you from The Isle of Man, where men are men and mashed potatoes are special!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Monk Fish in Bacon with Parsley Cream is an incredibly simple recipe that will serve 4 as a main course or 6 as a starter.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Norfolk Potato Rissoles are quite delicious and extremely economical too. There's no reason not to defy tradition and make them from potato and pork!Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
In case you've not come across them before, "Queenies" are small scallops about ½" - ¾" (1cm - 2cm) diameter - sometimes called "bay scallops"Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
One Pot Risotto is a simple store cupboard risotto that cooks in the oven while you get on with something else. The result is still wonderfully creamyPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Oven-Baked Rösti is a crispy, rich treat that all the family will love. 'Regular' röstis are time-consuming to fry on the stove.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 20 Minutes -
Party Night Baked Potatoes are perfect for when you're planning a fun get-together. Ideal, too, for barbeques to serve with spicy meats.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
Pasta, Sausage and Bacon Salad is inspired by my low-fat Tasty Pasta Salad recipe, with "added extras" to suit hungry mouths or a young family.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
A yummy puff pastry parcel filled with mascarpone, smoked bacon, peas and Parmesan, baked until crisp. What's not to like?Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
A tasty dish just on its own or with a meal of pork - like my own favourites, Filet Mignon with Sage and Rosemary or Filet Mignon with Honey & GingerPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
Roast Parsnips with Cheese and Bacon is the least boring way I know to cook parsnips! I'm not saying parsnips are boring, mid you.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Roast Potato Bombs is one of those great recipes that lifts the normal into the stratosphere of "Wow" where you are transported into a world of tastePreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
You will need to make a pastry case for this Sausage and Bacon Flan recipe. But you'll be forgiven if you buy ready-made pastry!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
This recipe for Sausage Casserole is a different way of looking at sausage and beans! It makes a warming and filling dish, and it freezes brilliantly.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
For a real winter treat for yourself and your family or guests, Sausage Liver and Bacon Casserole, served with Creamed Potatoes makes a hearty meal.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour -
This recipe for Savoury Bacon Rolls is a great way to prepare stuffed bacon rolls for informal entertaining or to eat cold with a picnic.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 8 Minutes -
If proof was ever needed that pasta need not be uninteresting, Spaghetti a la Carbonara is it! To me, this dish is the monarch of the pastas.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Spinach and Tomato Eggs Benedict is a "light" version of the famous Eggs Benedict - an American breakfast dish that is delicious but calorie rich!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
If, like me, you keep a fillet or two of fish in your freezer, this simple recipe is the ideal answer if you need to quickly provide a meal.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
If all burgers were more like these, I'd be much more passionate about them. Stuffed Turkey Burgers are a great example of a fusion of tastes.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Surf and Turf Butties combine two of my favourite comfort foods - bacon and scallops. The combination is a marriage made in heaven!Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Tartiflette is one of those traditional French peasant dishes that stands out for taste and simplicity. The taste comes mostly from the ReblochonPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Turkey, Cheese and Bacon Roulades start with a thin turkey breast cutlet, to which layers of Provolone (or similar) cheese and ham are added.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
This particular dish is a real favourite of both my wife and myself. Quite often, in a restaurant, we will both choose the same dish - Rognons de VeauPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Warm Asparagus Salad is a delightful, fresh salad suitable for a light meal in summer or winter. And it doesn't matter if the eggs are still warm.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes
BLACK PUDDING AND WHITE PUDDING RECIPES
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Black Pudding or blood pudding is a type of tasty sausage made by cooking dried blood with a filler until it is thick enough to congeal when cooledPreparation: 1 Minute
Cooking: 6 Minutes -
This fantastic recipe for Black Pudding Parcels is simple, yet the cream and mustard sauce add a touch of luxury to an exceptional supper.Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Black Pudding Scotch Egg is a great cold addition to a buffet, with a salad, in a picnic, as a snack or hot with French Fries. Eat cold or warm.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Black pudding, King Scallop and Apples - that beautiful combination of sweet apples, tender scallop and the oatmeal and barley of black pudding.Preparation: 13 Minutes
Cooking: 17 Minutes -
This Chicken Liver and Mushrooms on Ciabatta recipe takes the form of an open sandwich and is really delicious.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
The Isle of Man - where men are men and the sheep look the other way! Only the Isle of Man could dream up a Manx Mountain Pie. It's a man's meal!Preparation: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 15 Minutes -
Manx Tart with Black Pudding, Onion and Bacon is brimming full of calories! It's also brimming full of flavour and is just as good cold as hot.Preparation: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 15 Minutes -
Pan Fried Scallops on Black Pudding with Pea & Mint Purée is an ideal starter course or could easily be made into a main dish.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
This recipe for Sausage and Bacon Kebabs is ideal for either a family meal or for informal entertaining or barbeques. The taste is outrageously good!Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 8 Minutes
PORK & HAM
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Asparagus Wrapped In Parma Ham can be served either as an easy appetizer or as an accompaniment to a main course. Either way, the taste is addictive.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
You'll love these little bundles of springtime - bundles of asparagus, pancetta, parmesan cheese and puff pastry make this a super simple appetizer.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
A few 'secret' ingredients in this recipe for homemade barbecue sauce make these tender and juicy Barbecue Ribs finger lickin' good.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Beef Wellington - the tenderest of Angus beef, smothered with mushroom duxelles, wrapped in Parma ham and put to bed in a cover of golden puff pastry.Preparation: 1 Hour
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta is a great accompaniment for all types of meats during the winterPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Cassoulet is a rich, slow-cooked bean stew or casserole of peasant origins from the south of France. Typically, it contains pork sausages & pork loin.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours -
Cider-Glazed Roast Ham is one of those traditional British recipes that bring thoughts of Christmas and snow and log fires to mind.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Hours 15 Minutes -
Coffee Cup Quiche makes use of the fact that a large coffee cup is the perfect receptacle for a quick meal such as quiche.Preparation: 4 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Minutes -
Colcannon is a traditional Irish method of serving vegetables (in this case, potatoes and cabbage). Dead easy to make and very tastyPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Cold Peking Pork is one of those delightful recipes that should be made the day before, and thus makes menu-planning easier.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours -
An easy and delicious way to make your courgettes (zucchini) more interesting. A little bacon, onion and egg can go a long way.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
The use of thin savoury pancakes to hold a variety of fillings is of French Origin where they are called crêpes (pronounced "krep")Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Filet Mignon (tenderloin of pork) with Honey and Ginger has a sublime taste and will leave your guests screaming for more!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
Filet Mignon with Sage and Rosemary enhances the tenderness and taste of the pork with gentle herbs. On the other hand, it is quite delicious withPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Whether eaten with a knife and fork or with your fingers, this Fried Cheese and Ham Sandwich makes a great quick breakfast with a cup of coffee.Preparation: 4 Minutes
Cooking: 8 Minutes -
Fried Spaghetti and Pork is a cunning combination of Italian and Oriental cooking that will truly delight your taste budsPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Tasty and filling, Gammon Hash is a great way to start the day and is much appreciated by adults and children alike.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Gammon Steaks with Cabbage Mash is a homely, satisfying dish that's perfect for chilly days!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
This delicious recipe for Gammon with Cumberland Sauce will have your taste buds working overtime. Perfect for entertaining or as a family mealPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours -
Gnocchi, Ham and Pea Casserole hits the right spot for me. It's creamy and sumptuous and full of flavour, but it's also very quick and easy to make.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Gammon is so very versatile! Whilst this recipe is for grilled gammon you can just as easily cook it on a barbeque or pan fry it.Preparation: 1 Minute
Cooking: 9 Minutes -
An effortless meal in just minutes. You can barbequeue Pork Chops instead of grilling, if you wish.Preparation: 2 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Guinness & Honey Glazed Pork Loin is so tasty and easy to carve, I'm surprised I don't make it every weekend! Truly, it's a masterpiece of simplicity.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
Ham & Swiss Cheese Garlic-Enhanced Sandwich is one of the finest "snacks with attitude" you can get! The garlic isn't at all overpowering.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
The use of thin savoury pancakes to hold a variety of fillings is of French Origin where they are called crêpes.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Ham and Leek Bake is great for a simple lunch or late supper. If you want to turn it into a more substantial meal, allow two leeks per person.Preparation: 1 Minute
Cooking: 12 Minutes -
Ham and Pea Soup is one of my favourites, particularly on a cold day. This is a good way to use leftover ham, quite inexpensive, and very tasty.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Ham, Pea and Mint Pasties are an unusual homemade springtime treat that make a great variation on the traditional Cornish Pasties.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour -
This stunning Honey and Marmalade-glazed Gammon, glazed with fruity marmalade and sticky honey is great for feeding a crowd and ideal for entertainingPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 4 Hours -
This recipe for Honey Spare Ribs is intended for Chinese style spare ribs that are cut from inside the thick end of the belly of pork.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
Kansas Dry Rub Ribs are my answer to ribs that are either life-threateningly under-cooked or burned to charcoal - or just plain uninspiring!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Hours -
Lamb Burgers in a Parma Blanket is an unusual way to present lamb but you'll find that everyone from the kids to grandma will love them.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Easy meatloaf recipes are perfect for a relaxing American-style feast. This recipe for Lamb Meatloaf is one of my favouritesPreparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
Maple-Glazed Pork Chops - the ultimate in "sweet and sour". The sweetness of the syrup in no way overwhelms the flavour of the pork.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Mini Frittatas is an egg-based Italian dish similar to an omelette or crustless quiche. You'll get about 40 light-bites that are buffet perfect.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Sometimes, though, a whole pork pie is just too much, and that's when I like to pick up a Mini Pork Pie with Quail's Egg.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Here's a quick but sophisticated fish supper, packed full of fresh herbs and summer vegetables and perfect for entertaining guests.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Parmesan-crusted Pork Chops make an interesting variation from your standard pork chop. Crusted parmesan and breadcrumbs make for a delightful meal.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 12 Minutes -
Pasta Jumble is an unusual way of serving pasta. It looks very professional but is, as you will see, quite simple.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Piperade (pronounced "pip-eh-rad") is a typical Basque dish from the south west of France, prepared with onion, green peppers, and tomatoes.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
A Ploughman's Lunch (often just called a ploughman's) is a cold snack or meal originating in the United Kingdom.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Despite the name, Pork & Leek Manx Dragon Pie contains no dragon meat, and no dragons were harmed in its production! But we Manx love our dragon pies!Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours 20 Minutes -
Pork and Apple Meatballs are quick and easy and cooked completely in the oven. If you are puzzling what to serve for lunch, puzzle no more!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 15 Minutes -
I didn't really know what to call this recipe since the full description is Pork, Onion and Sage Burgers with Apple and Potato Mash and Onion Gravy!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Pork Patties With Sweet Chilli And Noodles is a healthy and authentic Asian dish that's far better than a takeaway - and ready in less time.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
These little skewers of meat usually offered with peanut sauce are a popular dish. Walk down almost any street anywhere in Asia and you'll find them.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Pork Tenderloin in Brandy & Orange is a little "secret gem" of mine. It's prepared and cooked in minutes yet looks and tastes like you've spend hoursPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
This is traditional French cooking - the sort you'd come across in any country family. The meat and lentils are cooked, together with the vegetables.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
There's only one way to describe Pulled Pork with Pineapples - comfort food! And the hot pork when first cooked makes a fantastic sandwich.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 4 Hours -
Rillettes de Porc (pronounced "ree-et-der-por") is very French and very tasty! If you're on a strict diet, maybe choose something different though!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 4 Hours -
Roast Belly of Pork is one of those comfort foods that scream 'fat' and yet, properly cooked, it proves a satisfying meal without adding inches.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours -
Whilst the traditional British roast dinner is beef, pork is an entirely acceptable alternative.Check on your guests religious beliefs first, though.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour -
A pork joint coated in crunchy crackling is always welcome at the table, but when it's Pork Roast with Panache, it's truly the guest of honourPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Hours -
Such a verstile beast, the common potato. So here's a way to add ham, cheese and sour cream, so when you break it open you find the treasure insidePreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Pork loin is a cut of meat from the tissue along the top of the rib cage of the pig. Roasted Loin of Pork is a delicious piece of meat.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours 30 Minutes -
A gourmet is an individual with a highly refined discerning palate who revels in the enjoyment of good food. This salad was created for such a person!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
The bite-size portions in this simple recipe for Satay with Peanut Sauce are intended as part of an aperitif rather than as a main dish.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Seville Pork Chops is an outstanding way to serve pork. The recipe may sound a bit complex but, if you prepare everything beforehand, it's quite easyPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour -
Just concentrate on that fork-tender meat that lies between those layers of fat because that's all you will get on your plate at the end of our recipePreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 4 Hours 20 Minutes -
Stir-Fried Pork with Spring Onions is a simple dish from southern China. The key to its success is to not overcook the pork, so speed is essential.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 7 Minutes -
This recipe for Stuffed Pork with Redcurrant Sauce (called, in French, "Porc Farci aux Pruneaux") makes use of prunes and raisins for the stuffingPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 40 Minutes -
Of all Chinese dishes, Sweet and Sour Pork is probably one of the best known in the West. Sadly, it is rarely properly made in the West.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
I owe Ken Hom for this great recipe for Sweet and Sour Pork Balls, though I have amended his original recipe a little to better suit my own tastes.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 12 Minutes -
Sweet And Sour Pork Mini-Rolls are great for barbeques, buffet lunches or just for fun with a family in the house. You'll need small slider rolls.Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Tenderloin of Pork is a tender cut of meat that marinates well. Here, the recipe calls for clementines, adding sweetness and colour to the dishPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Another very simple snack which looks as good as it tastes. The sandwich is transformed spreading butter on the outside of the bread before grilling,Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
Trout in Parma Ham is a fabulous example of an excellent little recipe being made great, simply by the addition of a couple of slices of Parma ham.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes
SAUSAGE & SAUSAGE MEAT RECIPES
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What do you do when it's the weekend and you just got up to find the relatives are at the door and you can't even remember inviting them for breakfastPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Nothing signals the summer sports season like hot dogs. These bacon-wrapped, treats taste delicious and beat the pants of your average hot dogPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Baked Sausages can be to your advantage when preparing other food since, in the oven, they more or less look after themselvesPreparation: 1 Minute
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Black Pudding Scotch Egg is a great cold addition to a buffet, with a salad, in a picnic, as a snack or hot with French Fries. Eat cold or warm.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Sausage and onion hash with eggs cracked over is definitely worth getting out of bed forPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Cheese Toad in the Hole is a simple variation on a basic Toad in the Hole with the addition of cheese and the substitution of chipolatas for sausagesPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Cumberland and Gorgonzola Toad in the Hole ups the standards from normal Toad in the Hole! A great variation from the normal meal.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
These egg boats are a breakfast favorite because they literally take less than 5 minutes to prepare. Sourdough baguettes filled with lots of comfort!Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Never underestimate a good sausage! If you have a reliable butcher, try out his different sausages and stick with the ones that give you most pleasurePreparation: 1 Minute
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
A mixed grill as served in a restaurant includes a lamb chop, a pork chop, a small piece of steak, a slice of gammon and, often, a sausage.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Never underestimate a good sausage! If you have a reliable butcher, try all his different sausages and stick with the ones that give you most pleasurePreparation: 1 Minute
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Hot Chorizo and Mozzarella Baguette is the Superman of baguette sandwiches. Melting mozzarella, hot chorizo - doesn't get much better than this!Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
The Isle of Man - where men are men and the sheep look the other way! Only the Isle of Man could dream up a Manx Mountain Pie. It's a man's meal!Preparation: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 15 Minutes -
Manx-style Breakfast Sausage is only for those who can handle a PROPER breakfast - a man-size breakfast that would even challenge a lumberjack!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
I wondered whether I was being rational by including this recipe for Breakfast Burgers; after all, it's probably a heart attack on a plate.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Christmas isn't complete without a wreath. So why not make one yourself - that you can eat? Mini Sausage Wreath serve it warm, and it won't last long!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
What better way to celebrate anything than with a mini toad in the hole? Fresh sage, cider and three sausage halves go into each portion - yummmm!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Traditional Scotch Eggs are a delight at any time but, for those watching their weight, they pose a big problem since they are usually deep-friedPreparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Pasta, Sausage and Bacon Salad is inspired by my low-fat Tasty Pasta Salad recipe, with "added extras" to suit hungry mouths or a young family.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
The French refer to paupiettes as "alouettes sans tête" (headless larks). Thin slices of veal stuffed with minced meat. Simple and effective.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Pizza Fries is great for an after-school treat for the kids. It's also a fantastic quick lunch or dinner side dish.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
This is traditional French cooking - the sort you'd come across in any country family. The meat and lentils are cooked, together with the vegetables.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
You will need to make a pastry case for this Sausage and Bacon Flan recipe. But you'll be forgiven if you buy ready-made pastry!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
This recipe for Sausage and Bacon Kebabs is ideal for either a family meal or for informal entertaining or barbeques. The taste is outrageously good!Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 8 Minutes -
Toasted sandwiches provide a quick and easy method of producing a light meal or a snack. The base often includes hard cheese like Cheshire.Preparation: 4 Minutes
Cooking: 6 Minutes -
This Sausage and Potato flan is ideal when you have some left over creamed potatoes and grilled sausages from a previous meal.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Sausage and Potato Salad is is one of those real summer comfort foods. You can use any sausage, but try and get Kielbasa if you can.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Make this easy chipolata, bean and roasted veg one-pan dish for a healthy, flavour-packed meal that the whole family will love, summer or winter.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 5 Minutes -
This recipe for Sausage Casserole is a different way of looking at sausage and beans! It makes a warming and filling dish, and it freezes brilliantly.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
Another simple recipe that is ideal for using up left-over Creamed Potatoes. A fusion of potato, cheese & sausage meat is always a winner in our housePreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Sausage, Egg & Gruyere Pie is one of my treats whenever I feel like some comfort food. It's quick and easy and fine for either lunch or dinnerPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast is no wimpy fast food McBurger breakfast sandwich approved by the calorie police. This is a proper *man's* breakfastPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
For a real winter treat for yourself and your family or guests, Sausage Liver and Bacon Casserole, served with Creamed Potatoes makes a hearty meal.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour -
This recipe for Savoury Bacon Rolls is a great way to prepare stuffed bacon rolls for informal entertaining or to eat cold with a picnic.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 8 Minutes -
Scallops and Chorizo is quick, simple and absolutely delicious. The smokiness of the chorizo and the sweetness of the honey is an absolute delight.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Scotch Egg is a great addition to a buffet, with a salad, in a picnic, as a snack or hot with French Fries. Not many people know how to make their ownPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Scotch Egg Pasties are a really unusual combination of everything that's good about picnics - Cornish Pasties and Scotch Egg all in one.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
Hot sticky sausages and potatoes in a salad? Sure! Sticky Sausage and Potato Salad might break a few conventions but it tastes really good.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Don't go snobby and tell me that Sticky Sausage in a Roll shouldn't be on a recipe web site. I say that any food requiring preparation is fair game.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
This simplerecipe makes it easy to serve both meat and vegetables at the same time. Courgettes (zucchini) and sausage were made for each other.Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Tomatoes are extremely versatile creatures. They can be eaten hot or cold, on their own or as an accompaniment to other dishes.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Toad in the Hole is a simple variation on a basic Yorkshire Pudding, where the meat is included with the pudding. It's a great treat on a cold day.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Party-sized nibbles, filled with sausage and a little Tenderstem broccoli tree. Be sure to make the gravy, too! Celebrate traditional English cooking!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes
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CHICKEN RECIPES
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All-In-One Summer Chicken is inspired by the idea that you can add a selection of vegetables toh chicken portions then oven bake for a simple supperPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
Asparagus and Chicken Stir has a unique flavour and wonderfully fresh texture. This recipe a must for all lovers of Asiatic foods.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Butter Chicken has been eaten in India for more than a thousand years and can be traced back to a restaurant called Moti Mahal in Delhi.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
The strangely named Chicken 65 is a dish from the southern state of Tamil Nadu, and there are various legends behind why it is called Chicken 65.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Chicken and Anchovy Pie is the ultimate in surprise "surf and turf" dishes. It's just so unexpected, yet the anchovies add another dimension.Preparation: 35 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
There is true culinary harmony between the combined flavours of poultry and bacon. This modest recipe makes the best use of that rapport.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Chicken and Pea Risotto is a light and summery risotto recipe that can be rustled up in no time.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Biryani is a set of rice-based foods made with spices, rice (usually basmati) and meat, fish, eggs or vegetables.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
One of my favourite salads and one that I often request when dining out is Caesar SaladPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
A casserole is an easy way to cook since, once prepared, it almost looks after itself and leaves you free to prepare vegetables or desserts.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
In southern China from where this recipe originates, the words Chow Mein literally mean "stir-fried noodles" and it is a very popular dish worldwide.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Chicken and Ham Soup is one of my favourites and makes use of a chicken carcass (and any bits of meat still left), so great for economy too!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
The French name for this is "Poulet a l'ail et aux Fines Herbes en croute de Sel Parfumée" - Chicken in Garlic and Herbs with a crust of Perfumed SaltPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
Chicken Korma is a beautifully tasty, mild and creamy Indian dish originating from South or Central AsiaPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour -
This Chicken Liver and Mushrooms on Ciabatta recipe takes the form of an open sandwich and is really delicious.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Chicken Lollipop derives its name from the way the chicken wings are cut and forced into the shape of a lollipopPreparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
This recipe for Chicken Satay is intended as a main dish. Another recipe will show how you can do this as a starter or as part of an aperitifPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Chicken Tikka originates from the northern part of India and is not just popular in India but worldwide. Easy both on the palate and the pocketPreparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
You will no doubt be surprised to see that 25 cloves of garlic (about 4 complete heads of garlic) are used for Chicken with Garlic Cloves.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 35 Minutes -
When I don't have much time I often make Chicken with Parmesan and Basil because they're quick to prepare and make a really tasty dish.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Chicken with Sesame Seeds relies on the use of various Chinese oils and sauces that are commonly available in good food stores and will keep for agesPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Chicken with Tarragon is one of the classic French ways to cook a chicken. Stupidly simple but plenty of taste and fragrance.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 45 Minutes -
Chinese Chicken Salad is a truly delicious light meal or, using just half the amount of chicken, starter course.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Citrus Chicken Stew is a wonderful summer evening dish, full of flavour and delicate tastes.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
I've seen lots of different 'versions' of Coq au Vin de Bourgogne and most of them should have been ashamed to call themselves by that name!Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 15 Minutes -
Creamy Chicken Soup answers the question of how to make good use of a whole chicken when only part of it has been used during a meal.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
This is the easiest way to cook a whole chicken. You will need a large pan or flameproof casserole dish big enough to contain the whole chicken.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
An extremely easy and foolproof recipe. The chicken cooks in its own steam at low temperature, there is no risk of it overcooking or drying out.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Hours 30 Minutes -
An unpretentious way to cook chicken, but quick and easy! This is the basic technique for grill roasted chicken. It's my favorite way to cook chicken.Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Hara Chicken (Green Chicken) is a chicken curry that derives its name from its colour, which it gets from the liberal use of coriander and mint leavesPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani is one of the most popular dishes in India. Chefs who can cook a good Kachi Biryani are considered to be very accomplishedPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
This very simple recipe produces a delightfully light and tangy chicken when you want something just a little different.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Muriel's Chicken Pot Pie> is named after my charming daughter-in-law who is so darned inventive with food that they have to pay me to stay away!Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 55 Minutes -
Paella is the celebrated Spanish dish that actually varies in Spain, region to region. For that reason, the ingredients can be changed to suit.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour -
Panzanella is a dish with its origins in the Tuscany region of Italy. Some of the best dishes in the world have their origins in peasant cooking.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Pepper Chicken Chettinad is from the southern tip of India from the state of Tamil Nadu, which is known for its earthy and spicy dishes.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
A nice simple way to cook a whole chicken, and one that will leave you with a 'ready-made' chicken stock for later use.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours -
Rice Soup with Chicken and Ginger is perfect for a light lunch or as a starter for a meal with friends. It's a simple, straightforward recipe.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
Roasted Garlic and Peppers Poussin uses half a poussin per person. A poussin is a small, immature chicken, sometimes called a spring chicken.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
The bite-size portions in this simple recipe for Satay with Peanut Sauce are intended as part of an aperitif rather than as a main dish.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Sesame Oil is a true delight and this recipe for Sesame Noodles with Chicken makes full use of it's rich flavours.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Chicken Curry is generally much lighter tasting than beef curry. You will discover your own preference regarding the taste, so this recipe is for you.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
The name Tandoori Chicken is derived from chicken baked in a clay oven named a "Tandoor". This oven originated in the northern Indian state of PunjabPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
As the name suggests, Victorian Chicken Pie is based on an old recipe that was much favoured in rural England about 150 years ago.... tastes good too!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 20 Minutes
DUCK RECIPES
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The French are quite partial to eating duck, and with good reason - they cook it extremely well.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 15 Minutes -
Cassoulet is a rich, slow-cooked bean stew or casserole of peasant origins from the south of France. Typically, it contains pork sausages & pork loin.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours -
Confit de Canard (Duck Confit) is one of our absolute favourites and, whenever we serve it to non-French guests, they fall in love with it too.Preparation: 1 Hour
Cooking: 2 Hours 30 Minutes -
This very simple Crispy Duck with Grape Sauce recipe makes use of some slightly sweet ingredients that compliment the flavour of the meat.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Magret (meaning lean) is the breast of a fatty duck fattened by force-feeding when producing confit and foie gras. But Oh Boy, does it taste good!Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Whether for a party, a picnic or a great snack or starter this firm pâté keeps well in the fridge for several days and is hard to resist.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours -
Roast Duck is one of my absolute favorites and the tang of freshly-crushed peppercorns adds another dimension to this great recipePreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
Fillet Steaks in Madeira Sauce is a simplified (and less expensive) version of the classic French dish, Tournedos Rossini.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
This recipe for Foie Gras on Spice Bread (escalope de foie gras au pain d'Épice) is quick and easy and very, very, very tasty!Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Escalopes of Foie Gras with Dates and Pears relies on the rich, buttery, and delicate falvours of fresh (uncooked) foie gras.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
A different take on Shepherd's Pie or Cottage Pie, this duck version will delight your family and your guests alike.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
The Chinese have special reverence for duck, regarding it as a symbol of wholesomeness and fidelity (and maybe its taste too??).Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
A gem of a recipe that is simple to make and tastes gloriously decadent. A bit rich in calories, a bit on the expensive side, but so worth it.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
A gourmet is an individual with a highly refined discerning palate who revels in the enjoyment of good food. This salad was created for such a person!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
This is the 'traditional' Tournedos Rossini recipe with foie gras on top of the steak. It is one of the great classic dishes of the world.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
a Trio of Scallops is a simple and very effective starter course or you can extend the choice to make it a "quad" of scallops. Absolutely stunning!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes
GUINEA FOWL RECIPES
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There is culinary harmony between the combined flavours of poultry and bacon. This recipe makes the best use of that rapport through its simplicityPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes
PHEASANT RECIPES
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Pheasant can be a tricky bird to get just right. It's a game bird, but nowhere near as gamey as goose or pigeon (for example).Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
PIGEON RECIPES
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For many, many years, I avoided pigeon since my memories of it were as an extremely gamey meat. However, I was to be proved wrong...Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 15 Minutes
TURKEY RECIPES
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Farfalle with Turkey Sausage, Mushrooms & Peas is a pasta dish that suits my palate well. The variety of textures and taste make for a satisfying mealPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Graham's Goulash is so called because a normal goulash takes ages to cook, but sometimes we find we can cut corners and speed up the process!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 35 Minutes -
If all burgers were more like these, I'd be much more passionate about them. Stuffed Turkey Burgers are a great example of a fusion of tastes.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
The only problem with turkey is its size! If you are alone or with just a small family, a whole turkey can be a daunting affair. Here's the answer...Preparation: 2 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
For North Americans, Thanksgiving is one of the year's milestones, and Thanksgiving wouldn't be Thanksgiving without the Thanksgiving Turkey.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 4 Hours -
An easy and quick way to make an inexpensive chilli that tastes divine and will freeze well for future occasions when you need to produce a quick mealPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Turkey and Squeak is a simple variation of Bubble & Squeak using turkey meat instead of lamb or beef. Perfect for using up leftoversPreparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Turkey Catcher's Pie> is one of the dishes I often "knock up" on a whim for a light lunch. It's particularly good if we have uninvited guests.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
I love turkey and I love chestnuts, so you can imagine that Turkey with Chestnut & Apple Stuffing is amongst my favourites.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Hours 45 Minutes -
Turkey, Cheese and Bacon Roulades start with a thin turkey breast cutlet, to which layers of Provolone (or similar) cheese and ham are added.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes
*** PRESERVES, PICKLES, CHUTNEYS & DIPS ***
CHUTNEYS
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My son introduced me to this one. It's such a simple recipe but the end result is a wonderful chutney that's perfect with cold cuts of meat.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours -
Idli with Coconut Chutney is a rice cake (with an accompanying coconut chutney dip) of south Indian origin and very popular throughout India.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Mango Chutney (Mango Pickle)> was originally created to ensure we could enjoy the taste of mangoes (a seasonal fruit) throughout the year.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
Masala Dosa is an all time favourite South Indian breakfast. Rice batter with filling of spicy mashed potatoes served with sweet and spicy chutneyPreparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
This recipe for Rich Apple Chutney has a tangy, but sweet flavour that is perfect with cheeses such as Cheddar, Cheshire or white Stilton.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours -
Tomato Chutney is a sweet and spicy sauce that goes well with breads and rice. You'll find this version of Tomato Chutney to be tangy and delicious.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes
DIPS
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Avocados are a popular main ingredient in appetizer dips. This recipe is excellent accompanied by Savoury Cheese Biscuits or Savoury Chive Biscuits.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
This absolutely delicious Feta Dip is so easy to make and tastes absolutely delicious.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Onion, Tomato & Cucumber Raita is a quickly-made accompaniment for all kinds of Indian Biryani. You can use it as a delicious dip with raw vegetables.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
These little skewers of meat usually offered with peanut sauce are a popular dish. Walk down almost any street anywhere in Asia and you'll find them.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
The rich flavour of sage complemented by the distinctive, but not overpowering, bitterness of curd cheese sets this healthy dish apart from other dipsPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
This dip can be made in minutes when company appears unexpectedly and it just doesn't compare to the commercial stuff you find at grocery stores.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL
PICKLES
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This quick Pickled Cucumber recipe is great for serving alongside burgers or in a roast beef sandwich. The taste will knock you out.Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
A Ploughman's Lunch (often just called a ploughman's) is a cold snack or meal originating in the United Kingdom.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL
SAVOURY PRESERVES
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Apple Mint Jelly is a great jelly to serve with roast lamb but it's equally at home with cold roast pork or beef.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour
SWEET PRESERVES
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Ginger Marmalade makes a refreshing change from orange or other citrus fruits. Try this delicious home-made Ginger Marmalade on whole wheat toast.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
Home made Lemon Curd is so easy to make that it's laughable! Here's the recipe my Mom always used... darn good it is too!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Orange Curd is, as you might already have guessed, an alternative to Lemon Curd and is just as easy to make. Four simple farm-fresh ingredients is allPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Quince Jelly is a beautiful rose-coloured jelly and, though the fruit itself is quite tart and cannot be eaten raw, the jelly is fragrant and lush.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Seville and Blood Orange Marmalade is a beautiful, rich way to start your day. Since the process is quite lengthy, it's worth making a large quantityPreparation: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Hours
*** SALADS ***
ALL SALADS RECIPES
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Avocado and Tomato Salad goes well with pasta and Mexican food. It's very easy to prepare and it has the benefit of both looking good and tasting goodPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Avocado Salad is ideal for all occasions especially on a bright summer's day when the world feels good! It's very easy to prepare and tastes amazing.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Caesar Salad was created in 1924 by Italian chef Caesar Cardini at his restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico and was prepared and served at the tablePreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Carpaccio is a dish of raw meat or fish, thinly sliced and generally served as an appetizer. These delicious Carpaccio Style Prawns will delight you.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Ceviche, is a great starter for when you are entertaining. It looks like you've spent hours preparing it, but it can be on the plate in minutes.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
One of my favourite salads and one that I often request when dining out is Caesar SaladPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Chinese Chicken Salad is a truly delicious light meal or, using just half the amount of chicken, starter course.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
The incredibly fresh taste of this salad makes it perfect for a main course or a starter. And it's ready in minutes.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Probably most of us are accustomed to including tomatoes with our salads. A normal tomato, though, can be made much more appealing with this recipe.Preparation: 7 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Julie's Salmon & Prawn with Lime is dedicated to Terry and Julie, our neighbours on The Isle of Man, who served us the most stunning starter ever.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
If I suggested that you seal a leg of lamb in a parcel then roast it long and slow with garlic, lemon and herbs, and potatoes, what would you think?Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Hours 20 Minutes -
I admit that Luxury Lobster and Potato Salad is somewhat decadent and exotic but lobster and truffles are a match made in heaven.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Warm Mackerel and Bacon Salad is a humble salad that combines creamy, soft smoked mackerel with crisp, streaky bacon. Once tried, never forgotten!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Marinated Carrot Salad takes a few minutes to prepare and is perfect if you want something a bit different to add to your salads.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Mixed Tuna Salad provides a tasty and colourful mixed salad that is perfectly suited for entertaining. The blend of flavours is the key to its successPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Panzanella is a dish with its origins in the Tuscany region of Italy. Some of the best dishes in the world have their origins in peasant cooking.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
This simple Potato and Egg Salad mixture provides both substance and colour to your salads. Once prepared it will keep for a further two days.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Carrots are an all-round healthy food. They're low in calories, and provide fibre & vitamins. The best way to snack on carrots is to eat carrot sticksPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
While many people are aware of horseradish sauce (much favoured on beef), less people are aware that you can eat horseradish as part of a salad meal.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
A gourmet is an individual with a highly refined discerning palate who revels in the enjoyment of good food. This salad was created for such a person!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
The original version of Salade Niçoise always included raw red peppers, shallots, and artichoke hearts - but never any cooked vegetablesPreparation: 12 Minutes
Cooking: 8 Minutes -
Sausage and Potato Salad is is one of those real summer comfort foods. You can use any sausage, but try and get Kielbasa if you can.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Tangy Goat's Cheese & Dill Potato Salad is perfect for a summer day either with a salad or at a barbeque. With just a touch of sharpness.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Tasty Pasta Salad is a low-fat, zesty salad, perfect for a summer lunch (or lunchbox). You can vary this basic recipe by adding other ingredients.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
The mix of tomato and Mozzarella makes a delicious salad accompaniment or can be served on its own as a fresh summer starter course.Preparation: 7 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Warm Asparagus Salad is a delightful, fresh salad suitable for a light meal in summer or winter. And it doesn't matter if the eggs are still warm.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
If it seems unusual to suggest serving a mixture of potatoes and salad dressing while they are still warm, I can only suggest that you give it a try.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Warm Red Potato Salad is one of my favourites. The herbs, peppers and egg blend together well and the red skins of the potatoes add a splash of colourPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes
*** SAUCES, STOCKS, SALAD DRESSINGS & GRAVY ***
GRAVIES
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In most countries, only a light sauce is added to meat dishes and the use of gravy is a peculiarly British tradition not found elsewhere.Preparation: 1 Minute
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
Onion Gravy is one of those recipes that no-one ever thinks about but which can transform a 'regular' meal into a delicious feast. Great with liver.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Port and Stilton Gravy, wonderfully aromatic and tangy, is the perfect foil to any juicy roast beef. Port and Stilton are the essence of EnglishnessPreparation: 1 Minute
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
Party-sized nibbles, filled with sausage and a little Tenderstem broccoli tree. Be sure to make the gravy, too! Celebrate traditional English cooking!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes
SALAD DRESSINGS
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This type of salad dressing is more 'tangy' than either Vinegar Dressing or Summer Oil Dressing, but makes a nice change on a hot summer's day.Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Changing from Corn Oil to Olive Oil gives a fresh summery taste to this dressing. Perfect for mixed salads.Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Ever wonder where restaurants get their salad dressings? Many people think they're commercial but in fact a good dressing is quick and easy to make.Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: NIL
SAUCES
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Béarnaise Sauce can, of course, be purchased ready made. However, If you want the best tastes, then you'll need to spend a little kitchen time.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Making a burger topping is quickly and easily done and adds a great flavour to a burger meal.Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 4 Minutes -
A few 'secret' ingredients in this recipe for homemade barbecue sauce make these tender and juicy Barbecue Ribs finger lickin' good.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Cheese sauce can be served hot on lightly cooked vegetables or, in particular, is very good when making Cauliflower Cheese, Gnocchi or Macaroni CheesePreparation: 1 Minute
Cooking: 7 Minutes -
Cranberry and Apple Sauce (or Jelly) is commonly associated with Thanksgiving dinner in North America and Christmas dinner in the United Kingdom.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
The flesh and seeds that are removed from the insides of tomatoes can be used to create a Fresh Tomato Sauce that's perfect with any form of pasta.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Monk Fish in Bacon with Parsley Cream is an incredibly simple recipe that will serve 4 as a main course or 6 as a starter.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Making a burger topping is quickly and easily done and adds a great flavour to a burger meal. Whilst making the topping, keep the burgers warm.Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
This recipe is an ideal way of using Fresh Tomato Sauce You will notice a distinct difference between your own tomato sauce and that found in jars.Preparation: 4 Minutes
Cooking: 8 Minutes -
Pork and Apple Meatballs are quick and easy and cooked completely in the oven. If you are puzzling what to serve for lunch, puzzle no more!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 15 Minutes -
This is a beautiful way to cook and serve a complete row of lamb cutlets. You will need to buy the cutlets from your butcher so he can "chine" them.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour -
The bite-size portions in this simple recipe for Satay with Peanut Sauce are intended as part of an aperitif rather than as a main dish.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Spinach and Tomato Eggs Benedict is a "light" version of the famous Eggs Benedict - an American breakfast dish that is delicious but calorie rich!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Steak with Béarnaise Sauce is one of life's little pleasures that should not be missed. Béarnaise Sauce is a great friend of steak!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Of all Chinese dishes, Sweet and Sour Pork is probably one of the best known in the West. Sadly, it is rarely properly made in the West.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
I owe Ken Hom for this great recipe for Sweet and Sour Pork Balls, though I have amended his original recipe a little to better suit my own tastes.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 12 Minutes -
Sweet And Sour Pork Mini-Rolls are great for barbeques, buffet lunches or just for fun with a family in the house. You'll need small slider rolls.Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Sweet and Sour Sauce is a useful commodity to have handy in the fridge for barbeques and other cooked meats. Use this recipe to make a jar full.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Vitello Tonnato is a well-known Italian dish of cold, sliced veal covered with a creamy, mayonnaise-like sauce that has been flavoured with tuna.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
Turkey and Squeak is a simple variation of Bubble & Squeak using turkey meat instead of lamb or beef. Perfect for using up leftoversPreparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
White sauce is used in a variety of dishes and is the base for many sauces. Here are the steps for a basic medium white sauce, with adjustments for otPreparation: 1 Minute
Cooking: 9 Minutes
STOCKS
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Chicken Stock (or white stock) is a nice, light stock that has a multitude of uses. If you have a chicken carcass left over from cooking it's easy.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour -
Fish Fumet (concentrated fish stock) is used in preparing many sauces accommodating fish dishes or fish soups (It keeps up to 3 days in the fridge)Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour -
Fish Stock (Court Bouillon) is the perfect stock in which to braise or poach fish. A court-bouillon is an aromatic liquid or stock with many uses.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes
*** SOUPS ***
ALL SOUPS RECIPES
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There's nothing like a lovely, warming bowl of Broccoli and Cheddar Soup on a cold winter's day.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Broccoli Chowder with Garlic & Cheddar Toasts is one of those lovely "chilly day" lunches that warms you both bodily and mentallyPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Chestnut Soup with Migas is a posh way of saying Chestnut Soup with Crunchy Bread Crumbs! I love chestnuts - equally as good in summer as in winter.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Chicken Vermicelli Soup is probably the easiest soup you'll ever make. It takes only three minutes to cook and the ingredients are easily available.Preparation: 4 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Minutes -
Clear Vegetable Soup is a straightforward consomée (clear soup) that is extraordinarily simple to make and produces a soup with a crisp, fresh taste.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Creamy Chicken Soup answers the question of how to make good use of a whole chicken when only part of it has been used during a meal.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
Creamy Corn and Vegetable Soup is one of those lovely versatile recipes that's easy and quick to make and works equally as well for any occasion.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 12 Minutes -
Cullen Skink is a thick soup originating in the town of Cullen in Moray, on the north-east coast of Scotland. Smokier and more assertive than chowderPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
French Onion Soup is one of 'the classics' with a well deserved reputation. In this recipe, I mostly follow the traditional French method.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Leek and Potato Soup is unpretentious but easy to make and always welcome on a cold winter's day.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour -
A really warming and generous soup, ideal for a cold winter evening. Though normally served hot, Mulligatawny Soup is equally good served chilled.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 45 Minutes -
Oats Soup is a healthy alternative to many cream or fat-laden soups, and is popular in India as part of a regular diet. preparing it is very simple.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Potato Soup with Chives and Soured Cream is one of those lovely little potages that work well as a quick winter lunch or as a starter coursePreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Pumpkin Soup is not only a wonderful warming soup ideal for slimmers but is also fantastic for entertaining. Also, pumpkin flesh freezes wonderfullyPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Rice Soup with Chicken and Ginger is perfect for a light lunch or as a starter for a meal with friends. It's a simple, straightforward recipe.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
The concept of Vichyssoise is simple; make some leek and potato soup, stir in cream, cool the soup quickly and serve. And who am I to argue with that?Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes
*** VARIOUS ***
ALL VARIOUS RECIPES
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A lovely little recipe for a starter that freshens the palate while delivering a bundle of flavours. So easy to do and prepare in advance.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
A little out of fashion now, thanks to its high fat content, fried bread was a firm favourite on Northern European plates for many years.Preparation: 2 Minutes
Cooking: 4 Minutes -
Garam Masala (meaning "hot mixture") is an easy-to-make spice blend that is at the heart of many, many Indian dishes.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Minutes -
Marwadi Gatta Kadhi a great combination that comes from the Marwadi community in Rajasthani in the western region of India.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Masala Dosa is an all time favourite South Indian breakfast. Rice batter with filling of spicy mashed potatoes served with sweet and spicy chutneyPreparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Pappucharu - Dal Curry (originating from Andhra Pradesh) is very healthy, being rich in pulses, and is a really tasty family meal with Steamed RicePreparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Tapenade is a Provençal dish from France consisting of puréed or finely chopped olives, capers, anchovies, olive oil and, in this recipe, some brandyPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL
*** VEGETABLES ***
ARTICHOKE
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Cream of Artichoke Soup isa lovely, heart-warming soups that is perfect on a winter's day when the frost is nibbling at the end of your nose!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
In using whole wheat pasta cooked "al dente" in this recipe for Pasta & Artichoke Salad, you will considerably reduce the glycemic index of your meal.Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes
ASPARAGUS
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Asparagus and Chicken Stir has a unique flavour and wonderfully fresh texture. This recipe a must for all lovers of Asiatic foods.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Scallops and asparagus - a marriage made in food heaven! This recipe brings both together and will leave you shouting for more.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Though this recipe works well as a side dish, Asparagus in Parmesan Sauce is perfect as a starter course, all on its own.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Asparagus Tart is a lovely, yummy mixture of fresh, young asparagus, eggs and cheese, all in a short crust pastry base. Simple and quick to make too!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Asparagus with Egg and Roasted Peppers is a wonderful spring time dish when asparagus is in early season. It's a great appetizer or healthy snack.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Asparagus Wrapped In Parma Ham can be served either as an easy appetizer or as an accompaniment to a main course. Either way, the taste is addictive.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
You'll love these little bundles of springtime - bundles of asparagus, pancetta, parmesan cheese and puff pastry make this a super simple appetizer.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Chicken and Pea Risotto is a light and summery risotto recipe that can be rustled up in no time.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Chinese Chicken Salad is a truly delicious light meal or, using just half the amount of chicken, starter course.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Warm Asparagus Salad is a delightful, fresh salad suitable for a light meal in summer or winter. And it doesn't matter if the eggs are still warm.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes
AUBERGINE (EGGPLANT)
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Aubergine and tomatoes work so well together, making an excellent side dish for almost any meat course.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Caponata is a Sicilian aubergine dish consisting of chopped, fried eggplant and celery seasoned with sweetened vinegar and capers.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Melting cheese wrapped in thin vegetable strips and fried in a crisp breaded outer layer. What's not to like?Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes
BROAD BEANS
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Here's a quick but sophisticated fish supper, packed full of fresh herbs and summer vegetables and perfect for entertaining guests.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes
BROCCOLI
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There's nothing like a lovely, warming bowl of Broccoli and Cheddar Soup on a cold winter's day.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Broccoli Chowder with Garlic & Cheddar Toasts is one of those lovely "chilly day" lunches that warms you both bodily and mentallyPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Cheese and Broccoli Jacket Potatoes are a winter treat that my family love (both youngsters and seniors alike)Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
Cheesy Mushroom and Broccoli Casserole is one of those lunchtime delights that leave you diving for a second helping.Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Graham's Broccoli Rabé is a great way to cook rapini (also known as broccoli rabé, broccoletti or friarielli).Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
This orange beef and broccoli is going to knock your socks off for three reasons - It's so quick and easy to make - it’s healthy - and it's delicious.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Party-sized nibbles, filled with sausage and a little Tenderstem broccoli tree. Be sure to make the gravy, too! Celebrate traditional English cooking!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
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Brussels Sprouts was probably my least favourite food when I was a child. Now I know how to cook them properly, they rank amongst my favourite.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Don't serve dinner without my spruced up Brussels Sprouts. They taste great and are superbly low in 'points' if you're on a dietPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta is a great accompaniment for all types of meats during the winterPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes
CABBAGE
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The best of English street food in a sandwich. This bacon, squeak & cheese butty oozes with roast dinner leftovers, melting Cheddar and crisp bacon.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Colcannon is a traditional Irish method of serving vegetables (in this case, potatoes and cabbage). Dead easy to make and very tastyPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Gammon Steaks with Cabbage Mash is a homely, satisfying dish that's perfect for chilly days!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
This recipe is so easy to do that even my Cousin Vinny can't make a mess of it (and he can mess up even the easiest task)!Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 12 Minutes -
Red Cabbage is a close relative to the everyday white (or green) cabbage and is quite delicious when cooked with apple.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
Red Cabbage with Apples is one of those lovely winter recipes that goes brilliantly with almost any dish you care to mention.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours -
This is so easy to do that even my Cousin Vinny's cousin Jim can't make a mess of it ... and he's not too bright! Good with any meat.Preparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes
CARROTS
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Baked Leek and Carrot Loaf is a nice economical recipe since it can be eaten cold or hot. Ideal for vegetarians too.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
A good casserole, like this Beef and Spring Vegetable Casserole, is easy to make, full of goodness and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours -
Often you can use a stoch cube, but a really good Beef Stock can easily be made and any extra frozen for next time.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Hours 30 Minutes -
Carrots with Pine Nuts and Chickpeas is one of those beautifully crafted dishes that will impress your guests, and yet it's deliciously easy to make.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Your family favourite shaken up into a new style and so easy to do. Want to make your Cottage Pie look impressive - follow this easy recipe.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
Melting cheese wrapped in thin vegetable strips and fried in a crisp breaded outer layer. What's not to like?Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Marinated Carrot Salad takes a few minutes to prepare and is perfect if you want something a bit different to add to your salads.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Mash with Attitude is just what it says, a creamy potato mash with flecks of carrot, topped with crisp bacon that gives it a somewhat theatrical pose.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Carrots are an all-round healthy food. They're low in calories, and provide fibre & vitamins. The best way to snack on carrots is to eat carrot sticksPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Make this easy chipolata, bean and roasted veg one-pan dish for a healthy, flavour-packed meal that the whole family will love, summer or winter.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 5 Minutes -
Spicy Snack Eggs are a great cold addition to a buffet, with a salad, in a picnic, as a snack or hot with French Fries. Your choice!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
In this simple recipe for Stir-Fried Carrots with Orange the natural sweetness of carrots is subtly flavoured with orange and mustard.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Shepherd’s Pie is supposed to be made with lamb, and Cottage Pie is supposed to be made with beef. So what do I call one made with vegetables?Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes
CAULIFLOWER
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Cauliflower and Bacon Pasta - just full of great ingredients in one pasta bake? This family-friendly gratin is both comforting and filling.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
I find the combination of succulent cauliflower florets and cheese sauce quite irresistiblePreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Cauliflower Manchurian is an Indian improvisation of a Chinese Manchurian dish. This version, like all Indian food, has many spices.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Cauliflower Mash is an inspirational new way to make the most of cauliflower in season - even with the soft cheese, it's a great low calorie side dishPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Tasty, filling and well worth the little extra effort required to make your own soup.!Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
Macaroni and Cauliflower Cheese is the ultimate 'comfort' food, but is also ideal when cooking for a family since it provides the kids with vegetablesPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Sicilian-style Cauliflower with Wholemeal Pasta is a great summer dish either at lunch or on a fine summer evening.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes
CELERY
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A good casserole, like this Beef and Spring Vegetable Casserole, is easy to make, full of goodness and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours -
Often you can use a stoch cube, but a really good Beef Stock can easily be made and any extra frozen for next time.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Hours 30 Minutes -
Caponata is a Sicilian aubergine dish consisting of chopped, fried eggplant and celery seasoned with sweetened vinegar and capers.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Warm Red Potato Salad is one of my favourites. The herbs, peppers and egg blend together well and the red skins of the potatoes add a splash of colourPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes
CHICK PEAS
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Carrots with Pine Nuts and Chickpeas is one of those beautifully crafted dishes that will impress your guests, and yet it's deliciously easy to make.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Graham's Mediterranean Mussels is a simple dish with big tasty Mediterranean flavours. Soft mussels with the sweetness of chick peas and onions.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes
COURGETTES (ZUCCHINI)
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A good casserole, like this Beef and Spring Vegetable Casserole, is easy to make, full of goodness and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours -
An easy and delicious way to make your courgettes (zucchini) more interesting. A little bacon, onion and egg can go a long way.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
The zucchini or courgette is a popularly cultivated summer squash. Medium-sized courgettes are best and should be kept in a cool placePreparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 8 Minutes -
The 'Provençale' style of cooking (which includes tomato, onion, garlic and oil) originated in southern France and has a very distinct flavour.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Melting cheese wrapped in thin vegetable strips and fried in a crisp breaded outer layer. What's not to like?Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
This simplerecipe makes it easy to serve both meat and vegetables at the same time. Courgettes (zucchini) and sausage were made for each other.Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes
CUCUMBER
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So you didn't know that cucumber could be cooked and eaten hot, eh? It's delicious and so very, very simplePreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Cucumber Surprise will, indeed, surprise you. It's perfect for a starter course at a main meal, or as a light meal or snack on it's own.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
Onion, Tomato & Cucumber Raita is a quickly-made accompaniment for all kinds of Indian Biryani. You can use it as a delicious dip with raw vegetables.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
This quick Pickled Cucumber recipe is great for serving alongside burgers or in a roast beef sandwich. The taste will knock you out.Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: NIL
FENNEL
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This recipe creates a fennel that is soft, succulent and bears only a gentle hint of the anise for which it has become known.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Graham's Mediterranean Mussels is a simple dish with big tasty Mediterranean flavours. Soft mussels with the sweetness of chick peas and onions.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes
KIDNEY BEANS
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Whilst I eat my chili very hot, this recipe is for a medium strength chili which you can adjust as necessary with more or less chili powder.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Kidney Beans Curry (Rajma Curry) is an unusual curry, having red kidney beans as the main ingredient (Rajma is the Indian name for Kidney Beans).Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Simple Rajma Curry is so named because (a) it's simple to make !! and (b) Red Kidney Beans are known as Rajma in India.Preparation: 2 Hours
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Winter's Evening Chilli con Carne describes thie dish well. It's not too spicy but it has a great warming effect and I've never yet seen any left-overPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour
LEEKS
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Baked Leek and Carrot Loaf is a nice economical recipe since it can be eaten cold or hot. Ideal for vegetarians too.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
A good casserole, like this Beef and Spring Vegetable Casserole, is easy to make, full of goodness and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours -
Properly cleaned and cooked, the leek is a fine vegetable and Braised Leeks enjoy a delightful flavour, so make the best of them.Preparation: 8 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Cullen Skink is a thick soup originating in the town of Cullen in Moray, on the north-east coast of Scotland. Smokier and more assertive than chowderPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Ham and Leek Bake is great for a simple lunch or late supper. If you want to turn it into a more substantial meal, allow two leeks per person.Preparation: 1 Minute
Cooking: 12 Minutes -
In this dish, the slightly sweet and salty taste of the bacon compliments nicely the more savoury taste of the leaks. It's a great accompaniment.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Leek and Potato Soup is unpretentious but easy to make and always welcome on a cold winter's day.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour -
This delicious and simple recipe for Leek and Smoked Salmon Flan is perfect either hot or cold with a light salad for lunch or as a starter course.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Leek and Smoked Salmon Rolls is an upmarket version of ham and leek bake. Not only is it an unusual dish, it's also good for your figure!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Leek Flan is a great way to enjoy leeks and makes a delicious meal with a baked potato. Perfect comfort foodPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
The Leek is a largely overlooked vegetable (except in Wales, where it is the national emblem). If properly cooked, it's a fine vegetable.Preparation: 2 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Despite the name, Pork & Leek Manx Dragon Pie contains no dragon meat, and no dragons were harmed in its production! But we Manx love our dragon pies!Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours 20 Minutes -
Tasty Tarragon Leeks proves that good food is usually very simple but full of flavour. I have often stated that this is the art of French cuisine.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes
MUSHROOMS
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Beef Wellington - the tenderest of Angus beef, smothered with mushroom duxelles, wrapped in Parma ham and put to bed in a cover of golden puff pastry.Preparation: 1 Hour
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Originally a peasant dish and very much a favourite among those slowly cooked dishes that are traditionally the domain of French housewivesPreparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Hours 30 Minutes -
Cheesy Mushroom and Broccoli Casserole is one of those lunchtime delights that leave you diving for a second helping.Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
This Chicken Liver and Mushrooms on Ciabatta recipe takes the form of an open sandwich and is really delicious.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Frying mushrooms gives a far better result than grilling them. Grilling often leaves them dry and 'withered' so it's not a method I recommend.Preparation: 2 Minutes
Cooking: 7 Minutes -
Healthy Egg, Chips & Mushrooms is an oven cooked, less heart-clogging version of the popular fry-up loved by kids and adults alike.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
A simple recipe with oodles of taste. Served with a nice fresh salad, you can eat it as a lunch or, by adding king scallops, as an amazing dinner.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
An interesting and delicious way to use breast of lamb, which is a relatively inexpensive cut of meat. A great family favourite.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Hours -
The use of thin savoury pancakes to hold a variety of fillings is of French Origin where they are called crêpes.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Mushroom Burgers are a great alternative to high-cholesterol beef burgers. They're light, vegetarian and very, very tasty. Great for a quick meal too.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 8 Minutes -
Mushrooms à la Grècque is a simple little starter that can be made well in advance and leave you free to prepare a more complex main course.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
An easy, recipe with lots of taste. This luxurious smoked haddock risotto makes a quick and nutritious midweek meal.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
This recipe for Sausage and Bacon Kebabs is ideal for either a family meal or for informal entertaining or barbeques. The taste is outrageously good!Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 8 Minutes -
We often eat Skirt Steak With Shallots and Sautéed Watercress since skirt is cheap and, no matter what it's reputation, is tender and tasty.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
This recipe for Stuffed Mushrooms is so simple, and can work as part of a main course or as a light meal on its own.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Veal has a tender texture that once made it a luxury meat. Nowadays, it is less expensive than it used to be and makes a nice change from time to timePreparation: 3 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
This particular dish is a real favourite of both my wife and myself. Quite often, in a restaurant, we will both choose the same dish - Rognons de VeauPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Shepherd’s Pie is supposed to be made with lamb, and Cottage Pie is supposed to be made with beef. So what do I call one made with vegetables?Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Wild Mushroom Risotto is soooooo good, you just keep making it and making it. A tasty, succulent risotto that will make you keep going back for more.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes
MUSTARD
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A mixed grill as served in a restaurant includes a lamb chop, a pork chop, a small piece of steak, a slice of gammon and, often, a sausage.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes
OKRA (GUMBO)
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Everybody has their own way of cooking and presenting okra. In this recipe for Okra and Tomatoes I show you a really simple and effective way.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
An Indian influence of spices makes Okra Bhaji (sometimes known as ladies fingers) quite delicious. Easy to make and very tasty.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes
ONIONS
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Bacon and Roast Onion Salads - a smart and stylish springtime starter that is super healthy too.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Beef and Onions Braised in Beer is one of those heart-warming dishes that taste equally as good whether eaten for lunch or dinner, summer or winter.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours 30 Minutes -
A good casserole, like this Beef and Spring Vegetable Casserole, is easy to make, full of goodness and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 2 Hours -
Often you can use a stoch cube, but a really good Beef Stock can easily be made and any extra frozen for next time.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Hours 30 Minutes -
Sausage and onion hash with eggs cracked over is definitely worth getting out of bed forPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Soft, richly flavoured Caramelised Onions are a superb accompaniment to cold meats, patés and terrines.Preparation: 2 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Cheese And Onion Pie is a versatile little beast, being handy for a snack, a starter, a summer lunch or a full meal.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour -
Your family favourite shaken up into a new style and so easy to do. Want to make your Cottage Pie look impressive - follow this easy recipe.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
An easy and delicious way to make your courgettes (zucchini) more interesting. A little bacon, onion and egg can go a long way.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
French Onion Soup is one of 'the classics' with a well deserved reputation. In this recipe, I mostly follow the traditional French method.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
This recipe for Glazed Onions is both straightforward and also, being somewhat unusual, is excellent when entertaining.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
A nostalgic thrifty dish that's rich and nutritious - serve the gravy drizzled over fluffy mashed potato. Absolutely fabulous on a cold winter's day.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Onion, Tomato & Cucumber Raita is a quickly-made accompaniment for all kinds of Indian Biryani. You can use it as a delicious dip with raw vegetables.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: NIL -
This is a fun way to prepare tasty potatoes and makes a pleasant change for the usual potato dishesPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Make this easy chipolata, bean and roasted veg one-pan dish for a healthy, flavour-packed meal that the whole family will love, summer or winter.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 5 Minutes -
What can I say? ... Sweet Onion and Potato Gratin - the comfort food of the gods. Perfect dish to accompany just about any grilled meat.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
If you are an affectionado of Indian food, you will already be well aware of onion bhajis, but have you come across Sweet Potato Bhajis?Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes
PARSNIPS
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Roast Parsnips with Cheese and Bacon is the least boring way I know to cook parsnips! I'm not saying parsnips are boring, mid you.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Spiced Parsnip Shepherd's Pie is a great way to prepare a pie with a difference. You can use either lamb or beef according to your personal preferencePreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Hours
PEAS
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Bacon and Roast Onion Salads - a smart and stylish springtime starter that is super healthy too.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Barnsley chop is prepared from the saddle of lamb and is essentially a slice from the saddle roast. It is effectively a double loin chopPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Chicken and Pea Risotto is a light and summery risotto recipe that can be rustled up in no time.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Once you've tasted it, French Style Peas will become a regular in your culinary repertoire! You will be forever grateful to the French for sharing!Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 8 Minutes -
Gnocchi, Ham and Pea Casserole hits the right spot for me. It's creamy and sumptuous and full of flavour, but it's also very quick and easy to make.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Ham and Pea Soup is one of my favourites, particularly on a cold day. This is a good way to use leftover ham, quite inexpensive, and very tasty.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Ham, Pea and Mint Pasties are an unusual homemade springtime treat that make a great variation on the traditional Cornish Pasties.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour -
Harabhara Kabab (sometimes written Hara Bara) is an improvisation of the better known minced lamb Kebaba, suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Here's a quick but sophisticated fish supper, packed full of fresh herbs and summer vegetables and perfect for entertaining guests.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Pasta, Sausage and Bacon Salad is inspired by my low-fat Tasty Pasta Salad recipe, with "added extras" to suit hungry mouths or a young family.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
A yummy puff pastry parcel filled with mascarpone, smoked bacon, peas and Parmesan, baked until crisp. What's not to like?Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
Peas Pulao is a rice based dish that is rather similar to a Biryani. The difference between the two is that Biryani has more spices than Peas Pulao.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Definitely one of my favourites when entertaining family or friends, Potato and Pea Nests are great fun to serve and look very professional too.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Capellini is a very thin variety of Italian pasta. Like spaghetti, it is rod-shaped, in the form of long strands, but is sold in a nest-like shape.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Samosa is a stuffed, deep fried snack that originated in the Indian state of Gujarat and has become extremely popular right across Asia and Europe.Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
Tasty Pasta Salad is a low-fat, zesty salad, perfect for a summer lunch (or lunchbox). You can vary this basic recipe by adding other ingredients.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Tomatoes are extremely versatile creatures. They can be eaten hot or cold, on their own or as an accompaniment to other dishes.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: NIL
POTATOES
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All-In-One Summer Chicken is inspired by the idea that you can add a selection of vegetables toh chicken portions then oven bake for a simple supperPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
A popular breakfast in the northern Indian state of Punjab. The taste is sublime and Aloo Paratha is a favorite with the whole familyPreparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
The best of English street food in a sandwich. This bacon, squeak & cheese butty oozes with roast dinner leftovers, melting Cheddar and crisp bacon.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
A baked potato is a fearsomely versatile and healthy beast! Full of fibre and capable of taking a huge variety of tasty fillingsPreparation: 1 Minute
Cooking: 59 Minutes -
Baked Sliced Potatoes is an easy way to present potatoes with the minimum of fuss.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour -
Barnsley chop is prepared from the saddle of lamb and is essentially a slice from the saddle roast. It is effectively a double loin chopPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Gnocchi is an Italian dish of little dumplings made from potatoes and flour. This simple recipe is one my family has used for many yearsPreparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 10 Minutes -
The rich meaty gravy of Beef and Ale Pie with Bubble and Squeak Topping along with the succulent vegetables is a combination to die for.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
Sausage and onion hash with eggs cracked over is definitely worth getting out of bed forPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 15 Minutes -
Broccoli Chowder with Garlic & Cheddar Toasts is one of those lovely "chilly day" lunches that warms you both bodily and mentallyPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
The great joy of Bruno's Fish Pie is that it is fantastically simple and doesn't involve poaching the fish or making a tedious white sauce.Preparation: 25 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Tasty, filling and well worth the little extra effort required to make your own soup.!Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
Champ is an Irish dish, made by combining mashed potatoes and chopped spring onions (scallions) with butter and milk.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Cheese and Broccoli Jacket Potatoes are a winter treat that my family love (both youngsters and seniors alike)Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
A good hearty winter dish, best served with bacon or sausages, mushrooms, tomatoes and baked beansPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
This lean, sweet fish is versatile and simple to prepare. Try it in this swimmingly good recipes.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
Colcannon is a traditional Irish method of serving vegetables (in this case, potatoes and cabbage). Dead easy to make and very tastyPreparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 35 Minutes -
Corned Beef and Bacon Hash with Fried Egg is one of the 'classics' of "comfort cooking" and has certainly earned a well-respected place on our table.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Simple Corned Beef Hash is not the quickest method of cooking corned beef hash, but it's almost impossible to get it wrong, and it tastes very good!Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 25 Minutes -
The Brits have a national fascination with minced meat pies and, when they combined it with mashed potatoes, the Cottage Pie was born.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
Your family favourite shaken up into a new style and so easy to do. Want to make your Cottage Pie look impressive - follow this easy recipe.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
Nothing like the old classics to get the mouth watering! Whether you call them mashed potatoes or creamed potatoes makes no difference.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
A traditional hotpot is a complete mixture of meat and vegetables that is cooked for many hours. Here, however, is a quicker and simpler way.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Creamy Potato Bake is a marvellous way to serve really soft and creamy potato slices.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour 30 Minutes -
Crisp Potato Cakes with Goats Cheese and Caviar is, in fact, a rather novel form of savoury "finger food" (petit four salé).Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes -
Crispy Bacon Smashed Potatoes has about the simplest ingredient list on this site! Perfect for parties or simply served with Sunday lunch.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Crispy Bacon Spuds with Cream & Parmesan is a delightful "comfort food" that's perfect for winter days by the fire or to accompany a summer BBQPreparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Crispy Topped Manx Pie is a crisp, potato-topped pie that is slow-cooked and really inexpensive to make. It's a great family meal.Preparation: 30 Minutes
Cooking: 3 Hours 30 Minutes -
Cullen Skink is a thick soup originating in the town of Cullen in Moray, on the north-east coast of Scotland. Smokier and more assertive than chowderPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Eggs in Baskets are a great way to start the day, or perfect for a quick lunch of something tasty and unusual. The will really make your mouth water.Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 50 Minutes -
Five Hour Confit of Lamb is not just mouth-wateringly delicious, it's also perfect for when you are entertaining. Simply prepare in advance!Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 5 Hours -
Tasty and filling, Gammon Hash is a great way to start the day and is much appreciated by adults and children alike.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Gammon Steaks with Cabbage Mash is a homely, satisfying dish that's perfect for chilly days!Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
German-style Potato Salad, as you may well guess, is made in the fashion that is very popular and much used in Germany. It is delicious - try it!Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
This French recipe for Sautée Potatoes is both delicious and versatile. It can be served with fish, meat or as part of a 'fry-up'.Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 20 Minutes -
Golden Oven Potatoes is an alternative method of cooking potatoes that requires only minimal preparation and where the potatoes look after themselves.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 1 Hour -
Haggis, Neeps and Tatties is the Scottish "national dish" and, though some people scoff at its simplicity, it's actually darn good.Preparation: 20 Minutes
Cooking: 40 Minutes -
Harabhara Kabab (sometimes written Hara Bara) is an improvisation of the better known minced lamb Kebaba, suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -
Hasselback Potatoes are rather like sautéed potatoes, but the potatoes are served 'whole' yet look wonderful as they fan out on your table.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
Hasselback Potatoes with Bacon are rather like sautéed potatoes, but the potatoes are served 'whole' and cut to create a "fan" effectPreparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 45 Minutes -
Healthy Egg, Chips & Mushrooms is an oven cooked, less heart-clogging version of the popular fry-up loved by kids and adults alike.Preparation: 10 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes -