My wife and I were looking for a different starter for the festive family meal this year. This smoked salmon and roasted beetroot salad recipe from Sainsbury’s took our fancy.
Recipes
Easy Chicken Chow Mein
An authentic Chinese style easy chicken chow mein noodle stir fry in less than ten minutes. This is a really tasty mid week meal for us, and one of our regular favourites. For a bit of luxury substitute large uncooked peeled prawns instead of the chicken Add any crisp seasonal […]
How to Rehydrate Raisins and Dried Fruit
Do you have some dried fruit or raisins which are too dry? Quickly rehydrate them and enjoy a more succulent taste. Whether you want them for baking or snacking, all raisins will benefit from some rehydration. Place the raisins in a bowl and cover with just-boiled water, then leave to […]
Nanny’s Bread Pudding
A firm favourite in my family, served warm or cold, my wife’s aka Nanny’s bread pudding is the best.
Spanish Omelette with Courgette
I love eating tapas-style, and this tortilla de patatas recipe with courgette (zucchini to our American cousins) is easy and very tasty.
Easy Cheesy Sausage Pasta
Providing you can get hold of pasta in this time of lockdown, this easy cheesy sausage pasta is a quick and simple one-pot midweek meal.
Papo Secos, Crusty Portuguese Rolls
A bowl of fresh clams steamed in their own juices, served in a bowl with some papo secos, crusty Portuguese rolls, are my favourite memory of holidays in the Algarve.
Fathers Day Cookies
Making these cute letter Fathers Day cookies is a great way for kids to show much they love their dad (or Grandad!)
Bean and Sausage Bake
Sausage and beans has to be every kid’s favourite meal. This healthier bean and sausage bake recipe from Sainsbury’s, includes baby spinach, red peppers and cherry tomatoes
Mint and Ham Fusilli
This simple Italian mint and ham fusilli pasta makes a light and fresh lunch.
Hi, I’m Richard aka Grandad
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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