Recently in Gran Canaria, we had an unusual combination of chicken and prawns in a green pepper sauce. But it works!
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.
Simple authentic Spanish sizzling prawns with garlic. This has to be one of the most popular tapas dishes ever.
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.
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 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
My Dolmio lasagne plus is a really easy mid week cheat boosting the flavours in the red sauce ragu.
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 […]
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 […]
Here you can find a great selection of recipes which my family enjoy and would like to share with you. Have a look at the classic British recipes for a nostalgic meal. Enjoy!
