Recently in Gran Canaria, we had an unusual combination of chicken and prawns in a green pepper sauce. But it works!
Family Favourites
Fish and Chips with Mushy Peas
You can go down to any British high street and get fish and chips to takeaway. But cook this iconic British meal at home, complete with a side dish of mushy peas.
Sizzling Prawns with Garlic
Simple authentic Spanish sizzling prawns with garlic. This has to be one of the most popular tapas dishes ever.
Meatballs in Onion Gravy
Swedish style meatballs in onion gravy, all cooked in just one pan. Perfect for a mid-week evening meal.
If you are craving meatballs in gravy but don’t need to buy anything from a certain Swedish retailer found in large blue and yellow buildings? Save yourself the journey, get some beef mince, and try this straightforward recipe.
Irish Bacon Mash and Cabbage
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.
Seafood pasta (Portuguese style)
This traditional Portuguese dish of seafood pasta is an excellent choice for lunch or dinner.
In my seafood pasta, I particularly like the clams, very typical of Portuguese cooking
Duck Breast with Orange Sauce
Duck breast with orange sauce is quick, easy and delicious. Meat from game birds like duck or goose has a reputation for being fatty. Its a myth, properly cooked the fat keeps the meat moist during cooking and melts away by the time its ready. You can choose from hot […]
Easy Home Baked Bread
There is nothing like the smell of fresh home-baked bread straight out of the oven. I have been (trying to) bake bread for most of my adult life and with our recent home confinement under Covid, I have found the time to experiment once more with bread recipes. I know […]
Nanny’s Bread Pudding
A firm favourite in my family, served warm or cold, my wife’s aka Nanny’s bread pudding is the best.
Straccetti con Arugula
The secret to great straccetti (literally, “little rags”) is using good olive oil, very thin slices of beef and just the right amount of salt and pepper.
Hi, I’m Richard aka Grandad
I’m a retired aeronautical engineer living in London. I love cooking and food history.
My grandchildren said, “Grandad, you ought to share your recipes and histories online”. So here they are!
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