I do love a takeaway, though, living in the French countryside, we have few options available and even less that will deliver. Being a lover of Asian food, I like to recreate some of my favourite takeaway dishes at home, this one being a winner all around and thoroughly enjoyed by my family. I have used re-hydrated Chinese mushroom & jarred baby corn in this version though you can pretty much add what you like, such as carrot ribbons, tinned bamboo shoots or soy bean sprouts.

At home we try to go meat-free once a week, so I'm always looking for tasty vegan dishes to try out. This is one of my favourites & it's...

This delicious sauce is well known across France, famous for its association with fish. Both tangy & creamy, it really is the perfect...

This salad is originally from Russia, named after its creator, Lucien Olivier. I believe the original salad contains peas rather than...

I just love aubergine. It is one of my favourite vegetables & is delicious prepared in so many varied ways such as stuffed & roasted,...

With autumn on its way and my vegetable garden at its most productive, soups are a great way to use up surplus vegetables & create a...

Its that time of year! My squash plant has started yielding some beautiful butternuts, a vegetable that I absolutely love. It can be...

This dish is a beautiful addition to wraps and pitta bread with grilled meat, fish or a vegan alternative, and is a wonderful dip to...

This recipe I created one fine day when I noticed two peppers in the fridge that looked like they were softening and preparing for their...

It's that time of year when my vegetable garden is producing more courgettes than I know what to do with. I am always looking for ideas...

This recipe can be prepared in 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a weeknight meal, & one that all ages will enjoy. Simply remove...

I was recently inspired to create this beautiful, tasty salad with influences from the south of France & Greece. I like to serve it with...

This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat fish and vegetables. It is creamy, tangy and full of goodness. Were I to prepare this...

I just love this tangy cold egg sauce from France that pairs perfectly with warm vegetables, cold or warm meats, fish & even charred gem...

Baking a simple loaf can be incredibly easy and once you have tried it, you'll find yourself wanting homemade bread more often. This is a...

This cold, stuffed tomato recipe is light & refreshing as a lunch on a hot summer's day. You can also serve it as a starter by simply...

Quick, easy & delicious, this recipe is perfect to impress your guests with a nibble at a party or with pre-dinner drinks. 4 Servings...

This easy, quick recipe is a great one to throw together as a dip with crackers when you have guests. I also often have it for lunch,...

This incredibly delicious recipe is simple & quick to make. You can have it as it is, without the prawns, or substitute the prawns with...

This amazing teriyaki recipe can also be made with chicken or beef, sliced into thin strips and grilled on a skewer. Its a quick, easy...