Our Bangers & Mash consists of Cumberland sausages served with mashed potato and onion gravy. Traditionally served in pubs, a recent survey ranked it as Britain’s most popular comfort food. What are Bangers? Sausage Bangers surfaced during WWI and became even more widespread during WWII. Meat was in short supply […]
My Dolmio lasagne plus is a really easy mid week cheat boosting the flavours in the red sauce ragu.
Toad in the hole is a British classic. This version from Lisa Faulkner took my fancy so I thought I would share it. History ⚠️ Let’s make something clear from the start. This dish does not contain any toads, nor any holes for that matter. To explain, a little bit […]
Bouillabaisse A La Marseillaise is a traditional Provençal fish stew originating from the port city of Marseille. Marseille There are plenty of variations of bouillabaisse, and even in Marseille, you’ll find strong debates over the proper way to make it. Tradition dictates that it requires many different varieties of fish, […]
In my opinion, plaice should be cooked simply as it has a subtle sweet taste. The featured recipe from Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall brings out this sweetness while adding the caramelised cherry tomatoes.
Slow-cooked duck legs make for an indulgent ragu, and this recipe from Great British Chefs ensures you’ll end up with a rich pasta sauce, perfect with a punchy red wine, such as Merlot. If you have any leftover roast duck this could be shredded and would work equally well. In […]
Melt in the mouth, slow-cooked duck legs are served with a Veracruzan sauce recipe in this stunning dish. The port of Veracruz, on the Gulf of Mexico, was one of the first places where the Spanish initially settled. This explains the strong Mediterranean elements in this very Mexican sauce. Huachinango […]
This rack of lamb recipe from Gav’s Kitchen is really tasty and when served with a reduced port wine sauce is absolutely delicious! It is very easy to cook with minimal preparation so makes a good main course for two. Start with a good quality mini rack (4 bone) of […]
Duck breast with orange sauce is quick, easy and delicious. Meat from game birds like duck or goose has a reputation for being fatty. Its a myth, properly cooked the fat keeps the meat moist during cooking and melts away by the time its ready. You can choose from hot […]
Chicken Puttanesca combines the classic Neopolitan sauce with chicken that has been sautéed first, then gently simmered to absorb all the wonderful flavours. Puttanesca and Prostitution Practised since biblical times, prostitution is the worlds oldest profession. But there’s only one place where it has inspired a sauce, and that is […]
I’m a retired aeronautical engineer living in Tunbridge Wells, England. I love cooking and food history.
My grandchildren said, “Grandad, you ought to share your favourite recipes and histories online”. So here they are!
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