Clotted cream is a speciality from the counties of Devon and Cornwall in Southwest England. As it’s name suggests it is thick, rich and the ideal accompaniment to scones.
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Spaghetti with Spinach, Chilli and Anchovies
If like me you enjoy the intense fishy saltiness of anchovies then you will love this slant on one of Nigella’s recipes from her book Cook, Eat, Repeat. My version uses spinach instead of the original chard so this recipe is for spaghetti with spinach, chilli and anchovies.
Catalan Fish Stew
The Catalunya region in the northeast of Spain is famous for its romesco sauce and this Catalan fish stew is definitely one that you will want to make time and again.
Cinnamon Baked Pears
These really easy-to-cook cinnamon-baked pears will fill your kitchen with the most beautiful aroma and are melt-in-the-mouth delicious.
Catalan Toasts
Every region of Spain has its own tapas dishes and Catalonia is no exception. If you visit Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, you will find Catalan toasts on the menu in the majority of tapas bars.
Italian Style Roast Chicken
You can’t beat a roast chicken for value to feed the family at Sunday dinner. My Italian-style roast chicken is inspired by a couple of different recipes and I have combined the best elements of both.
Pan Fried Halloumi with Chilli
This delicious vegetarian halloumi with chilli recipe from Nigella Lawson’s Nigella Bites cookbook can be grilled on the barbecue or simply fried in a pan.
Courgette Pizza Boats
Have some fun in the kitchen making this courgette pizza boat recipe. Halve and roast some fresh courgettes (zucchini to our American cousins) before loading them with your favourite pizza toppings, such as chorizo, mushroom, creamy mozzarella and fresh basil.
Savoury Cauliflower Cheese
Cauliflower is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, containing some of almost every vitamin and mineral that you need.
Christmas Ham in Cola with a Treacle Glaze
I defy anyone who cooks this Christmas ham to only do it once. When you taste the tender ham with the spices and cola-infused flavours you will be a convert I assure you.
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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