Sometimes when I come home from work I don’t want to make a curry from scratch so I cheat and use a shop-bought sauce
Mains
Stir-Fried Chicken and Prawns in Green Pepper Sauce
Recently in Gran Canaria, we had an unusual combination of chicken and prawns in a green pepper sauce. But it works!
Lancashire Hotpot
The recipe for Lancashire hotpot is thought to have originated 200 years ago in the Northwest of England by workers in the cotton industry.
Tripe and Onions
Tripe and onions are one of those recipes that haven’t been popular for many years. It has had a bad press but is experiencing a resurgence among foodies as it is low in calories and high in protein.
Slow-Cooked Shoulder of Lamb
An overnight marinade before cooking and a slow roast gives you pull apart, melt in the mouth lamb guaranteed to please the family.
Haggis, Neeps and Tatties with Whiskey Sauce
Burns night in Scotland would not be complete without a plate of haggis neeps and tatties and a side of whiskey sauce.
Stargazey Pie
This traditional Cornish dish is so named because the fish heads poke through the pastry crust and appear to be gazing at the stars. But don’t worry, you don’t eat the heads.
Mediterranean Cod en Papillote
Cod en papillote simply means “in parchment”. This is a really easy style of cooking fish especially if you are not confident with fish in the kitchen.
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.
Spanish Lentil Stew
🇪🇸 En Español: Lentejas A simple dish, found in every Spanish home, lentil stew is delicious, nutritious and a real warmer for those chilly evenings. If you like Chorizo? Lentejas is more commonly made with added chorizo and topped with some pickled peppers so if like me you like your […]