Grandads Cookbook

Superb Fish Pie

23/01/2022

I’ve tried many a fish pie recipe over the years and this one from Bryn Williams is, without doubt, the best.

Coq au Vin

08/01/2022

A classic coq au vin uses red wine specifically Burgundy, but different parts of France have their own versions including coq au Jaune (Jura), coq au Reisling (Alsace) and of course coq au Champagne.

Parmesan Chicken and Tomatoes with Pesto Couscous

07/01/2022

This parmesan chicken with a crispy panko breadcrumb crust served with sweet cherry tomatoes on green pesto is a quick and easy mid-week dinner.

This is a great way to use up any leftover pigs (in blankets) from Christmas dinner. I can say without a doubt that there is none leftover in our house, ever, period. My lot head straight for them bypassing everything else on the table.

Pissaladière

12/12/2021

Pissaladière from Nice in the south of France. It looks like a pizza but in fact, it’s an onion tart with a lattice of anchovies dotted with black olives on top. It’s delicious served hot or cold.

Chicken Pepitoria

10/12/2021

A classic in Spanish cuisine, chicken pepitoria, or more accurately hen (gallina), in an almond, saffron and egg yolk sauce, can be found all over the country.

Somerset Chicken

10/12/2021

Somerset chicken from the Hairy Bikers is fruity and creamy with apples, mushrooms and a lovely mustard and cider stock.

Christmas Dinner Traybake

10/12/2021

Maybe you only have a small kitchen or a studio and space is limited? Look no further, with this traybake you can have the taste and smells of Christmas dinner using just one baking tray.