Every roast dinner deserves a really good gravy, it’s just too dry or plain without one!
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Rest in Peace – Nanny
It is with great sadness that I have to let you know that my darling wife aka Nanny passed away in February after a short illness.
Greek Lemon Potatoes
These are unlike any other roast potatoes I have ever tasted. Greek lemon potatoes are cooked in a lemon and garlic flavoured chicken stock before being roasted to golden perfection.
Piri-Piri Beef Noodles
This recipe for piri-piri beef noodles is a flash-fried sin free feast. Taken from Slimming World’s Cook, Slim, Save recipe book – gives the traditional stir-fry a distinctly Portuguese twist.
Spicy Cauliflower Fritters
Cauliflower is very much back in fashion as a favourite low-carb food. These spicy cauliflower fritters with ginger and chilli will give the taste buds a workout.
Fish Finger Not Dogs with Coleslaw
Anyone who likes fish fingers should try this zesty twist on the classic sandwich. Swap your hot dog for one of these fish finger not dogs. This is one of those recipes that the kids can get involved in making. Let the fish fingers cool down for a while after […]
Pumpkin Fondue with Nachos
Are you having a Halloween party this year? Try this fabulous centrepiece for your sharing table from Tesco’s October magazine. This pumpkin fondue with a mix of tasty cheeses and white wine with a slightly smoky sauce is a real winner.
Grilled Limpets with Green Mojo
Apparently, one of the local’s favourite choices to start a meal, grilled limpets are very popular in both the Canary Islands and Madeira. Seasoned with garlic and butter and served straight from the grill with lemon on the side.
Cornish Bouillabaisse
Cornish bouillabaisse using fish and shellfish caught around the Cornish coast. Absolutely perfect for a winter evening meal.
Chicken, Chorizo and Cauliflower Bake
A delicious, baked-in-the-tray, one-pan recipe Joe Wicks’ chicken chorizo and cauliflower bake is a mid-week winner.
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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