Corned beef rissoles became popular during wartime as fresh meat was severely rationed. Corned beef or bully beef as it was sometimes known was imported from the USA as part of the vital trans atlantic convoys lifeline. You can recreate these little Welsh gems using the wartime recipe from the […]
Mains
Rabbit Stew
Rabbit fell out of favour in the UK perhaps because we began to consider rabbits as pets rather than produce. Recently though rabbit is becoming popular again and this warming stew is an old classic.
Thai-style Duck Stir-fry with Lime
One of my favourite duck recipes, this Thai stir-fry with lime is ready in just 20 minutes. Replace with chicken, if you prefer.
Spanish Fish Parcels
I’m always on the lookout for simple but inspiring recipes for fish. I recently found this recipe for bream cooked in a parcel with a selection of Spanish style ingredients by Angela Boggiano, it’s simple, low calorie but very tasty and I highly recommend it.
Marry Me Chicken – A Proposal
Marry Me Chicken is a popular dish made with juicy chicken breasts smothered in a rich sauce made with garlic and sun-dried tomatoes.
Cumberland Sausages with Sticky Onion Gravy
In this sausages with sticky onion gravy recipe, the onions are braised and simmered until soft, smoky and rich, imparting their wonderful flavours.
Acqua Pazza – Poached Fish From Italy
Acqua pazza in Italian means “crazy water”. This recipe is a one-pan Neopolitan classic, simple to make and tastes amazing.
Thai Holy Basil Chicken
This Thai basil chicken recipe (pad kra pao gai ผัดกระเพราไก่) is a true classic. It’s one of the most popular Thai street food dishes. The chicken is stir-fried with Thai holy basil and served on top of rice with a fried egg on the side.
Thai Green Curry Plus
Sometimes when I come home from work I don’t want to make a meal from scratch so I cheat and use a shop-bought sauce like Sainsburys Thai Green Curry Style Sauce.
Ginger and Lime Chicken Legs with Coconut Rice
Tender chicken legs are served with fragrant ginger and coconut rice in this easy and budget-friendly one-pot dinner.