Facebook The subtle spiciness of blackberries is a perfect match for whisky. Use an affordable blended scotch, which you can tweak by adding in whole, toasted spices (such as cardamom) to infuse This recipe is definitely not for the kids!
Facebook Any decent tapas bar or restaurant will have pimientos de Padrón, deep-fried Padron peppers, on the menu. I am a great fan of the tapas style of eating. I feature a selection of tapas dishes here at Grandads Cookbook. They’re usually mild in flavour, with low levels of capsaicin. Every once in […]
Facebook Potato peels are generally considered a “waste”. In most households, we will either throw away or compost the skins removed from potatoes. A friend of mine suggested I tried making crisps, or chips to our cousins across the pond, from the peelings so I gave it a go and […]
Facebook I have had an abundant crop of chillies this year so I’m making sweet chilli jam. It’s a great addition to any plate of cold meats and if I make my own I can add plenty of chilli because I like the heat!
Colatura is made using anchovies that are kept in salt inside wooden barrels for forty days. The juice, or colatura, is then strained off and used to dress hot pasta along with garlic, olive oil, and a little lemon juice.
Marry Me Chicken is a popular dish made with juicy chicken breasts smothered in a rich sauce made with garlic and sun-dried tomatoes.
In this sausages with sticky onion gravy recipe, the onions are braised and simmered until soft, smoky and rich, imparting their wonderful flavours.
This recipe for sautéed leeks is quick and easy and makes a lovely, tender buttery side dish to accompany your meal.
My wife and I absolutely love Gran Canaria with its year-round warm climate, friendly people and its abundance of great food, especially the locally caught fish.
I have had a good crop of tomatoes on my allotment, far more than I can use in salads so I am going to make tomato passata and store it for future use.
A collection of recipes from great British classics to Spanish tapas and beyond. You will find something for everyone, enjoy!
