Burns night in Scotland would not be complete without a plate of haggis neeps and tatties and a side of whiskey sauce.
Mains
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 […]
Spaghetti Bolognese Like Mama Used to Make
While bolognese sauce has a long tradition originating in Bologna, Italy many centuries ago, the combination of the sauce with spaghetti pasta to make spaghetti bolognese is more modern.
Pollo Pibil
Pollo Pibil is a classic Mexican dish from the Yucatan peninsula. Chicken pieces are marinated in Achiote paste and sour orange juice then slow-cooked until tender.
Egyptian Fattah
Fattah is usually eaten on the first day of the Islamic celebration of Eid al-Adha but will be found on dinner tables all year round.
Superb Fish Pie
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
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.