Nothing brings out the natural sweetness of pointed peppers like a quick roasting in the oven for 20 minutes.
A collection of recipes from great British classics to Spanish tapas and beyond. You will find something for everyone, enjoy!
Recipes
Duck and Olive Lasagne
I’m always on the lookout for interesting ways to include duck in recipes and this duck and olive lasagne fits the bill.
Luxury Lasagne
This lasagne takes a while to make but is totally worth the effort. Mine is a combination of two recipes, one from Jamie Oliver and the other from Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi plus a couple of tweaks to our own liking.
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.
Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
The flavour of the sweet roasted cherry tomatoes is really magnified by a quick roasting in the oven with a splash of balsamic vinegar.
Parmesan Chicken and Tomatoes with Pesto Couscous
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.
Pigs in Macaroni Cheese
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.
Bread Sauce
Easily made ahead of time, bread sauce is the classic accompaniment for the Christmas turkey.
Braised Red Cabbage with Apple
I prepare as much of the Christmas dinner as possible in advance. Braised red cabbage can be made and kept in the fridge a couple of days beforehand.
Pigs in Blankets
Christmas dinner would not be the same without pigs in blankets. These delicious little porky gems make the perfect accompaniment.
