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Cheeseburger pasta in a cast iron pan on the table

Cheeseburger Pasta

My youngest grandson was staying with me this weekend and said “Grandad, can we make cheeseburger pasta like Mummy makes”? I have never heard of cheeseburger pasta but guessed it was some kind of pasta bake. He is a fussy eater so it had to be tasty but definitely not […]

gravy in a stainless steel gravy boat

Grandad’s Gravy

Every roast dinner deserves a really good gravy, it’s just too dry or plain without one!

baked pears in a serving bowl

Cinnamon Baked Pears

These really easy-to-cook cinnamon-baked pears will fill your kitchen with the most beautiful aroma and are melt-in-the-mouth delicious.

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

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

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 andcabbage

Irish Boiled 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

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