The weather turns cold and you crave a hearty meal like this lamb casserole with dumplings.
Come and find great recipes old and new from classic British dishes to super hot curries. There is something for everyone to enjoy.
Mains
Breton Fish Stew (Cotriade)
A cotriade is a traditional, coastal Breton fish stew and every family has its own recipe. It’s made using whole fish, cut into pieces, rather than fillets, with squid and mussels.
Fish and Seafood Fideuá
Fideuá is a really tasty alternative to paella using vermicelli noodles or fideos pasta instead of rice. A one-pot wonder from Valencia on Spain’s southeastern coast.
Spanish Style Slow Roast Lamb and Beans
Traditionally cooked Spanish roast lamb for a spectacular Sunday dinner or alternative Christmas feast.
Classic Spanish Paella
Most non-Spaniards think that paella is Spain’s national dish. Whereas Spaniards themselves think of paella as a regional dish from Valencia on Spain’s east coast.
Irish Boiled Bacon Mash and Cabbage
Bacon mash and cabbage has always been the meal of choice for “a taste of home” for people of Irish descent. This is the most popular meal on St Patrick’s day in Ireland.
Both of my wife’s parents are Irish so I have a lot of experience with bacon and cabbage.
Classic British Bacon and Onion Roly-Poly Recipe
Bacon and onion roly-poly pudding is a classic British family favourite from the 1960s.
Perfect Roast Chicken with Sage and Onion Stuffing
A modern classic and affordable Sunday dinner, a perfect roast chicken with sage and onion stuffing. Add all the roasties, potatoes, parsnips, carrots, beetroot and green vegetables like tender stem broccoli or spring greens.
Shepherds Pie
Shepherd’s pie is one of those comfort foods that give you that warm, satisfied, cosy feeling on a cold evening. I have chosen two recipes for great shepherd’s pies. The first is easy to make, takes about an hour, and is great for a weekday meal. The second uses diced […]
Homemade Scampi
Homemade scampi is so much better than those from supermarkets. Shop bought scampi often contain over 50% breadcrumbs and only 7% actual scampi. The rest is water and minced cod plus additives.
