Bacon mash and cabbage has always been the meal of choice for “a taste of home” for people of Irish descent. This is the most popular meal on St Patrick’s day in Ireland.
Both of my wife’s parents are Irish so I have a lot of experience with bacon and cabbage.
Bacon and onion roly-poly pudding is a classic British family favourite from the 1960s.
This peri-peri mackerel recipe uses Nando’s medium peri-peri sauce to spice up the mackerel with some chilli warmth and is really simple to make.
A modern classic and affordable Sunday dinner, a perfect roast chicken with sage and onion stuffing. Add all the roasties, potatoes, parsnips, carrots, beetroot and green vegetables like tender stem broccoli or spring greens.
Well, what do you need to know about leeks? Leeks are a member of the onion family. The Roman Empire grew them for their more refined flavour than the stronger onion. Nero Apparently, Emperor Nero was partial to them as he believed they would improve his voice. He ate so […]
The best chips you will ever taste are triple cooked.
Easy braised leeks tossed with a little olive oil and a blend of herbs called Herbs de Provence.
Finely sliced leeks quickly deep fried for crispness and flavour. These frizzled leeks make the perfect topping for soups or as a garnish for lamb or beef.
Shepherd’s pie is one of those comfort foods that give you that warm, satisfied, cosy feeling on a cold evening. I have chosen two recipes for great shepherd’s pies. The first is easy to make, takes about an hour, and is great for a weekday meal. The second uses diced […]
Sea fishing and cooking are my two passions in life. Share my experiences of catching fish around the south coast of the UK and cooking them to share with my friends and family over the dinner table.