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Italian Inspired Aperitif Crown
Quick, easy & delicious, this recipe is perfect to impress your guests with a nibble at a party or with pre-dinner drinks. 4 Servings...
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May 18, 20251 min read


Sardine Tartinade
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,...
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May 12, 20251 min read


Chicken a l'Orange
This dish is an interesting yet simple recipe, easy to make on a week night but also very tasty with the tangy orange bringing a bit of...
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May 5, 20251 min read


Chicken, Mushroom & Rice Soup
This soup is one of my favourites. Full of goodness, it is comfort food at its best. You can make this recipe in far less time if you use...
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Apr 30, 20252 min read


Ropa Vieja
This wonderful dish is from Cuba has a name that translates as 'old clothes' or 'old tops' due to the appearance of the shredded beef...
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Apr 28, 20251 min read


Honey & Harissa Chicken with Herby Couscous
I just love this recipe with its spicy yet sweet crispy chicken balanced out by the freshness of the couscous salad. This dish would also...
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Apr 24, 20251 min read


Prawn Alfredo Pasta
This incredibly delicious recipe is simple & quick to make. You can have it as it is, without the prawns, or substitute the prawns with...
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Apr 22, 20251 min read


Teriyaki Salmon
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...
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Apr 15, 20252 min read


Asparagus Soup
I just love asparagus, both green & white, in every form from steamed to grilled to jarred. You can use either type of asparagus for this...
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Apr 13, 20251 min read


Prawn Salsa
This tangy, fresh salsa is a perfect hors d'oeuvre on a warm sunny day. I love tucking into it with tortilla crisps though you could also...
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Apr 10, 20251 min read


Tangy Roasted Artichokes
I absolutely love artichokes and will often have them simply boiled & drained, with a bowl of vinaigrette on the side. This recipe,...
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Apr 9, 20251 min read


Poulet Chasseur (Hunter's Chicken)
This French recipe is rustic, comforting & simply delicious. It was often prepared by hunters (or their valets) as a dish to serve when...
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Apr 6, 20251 min read


Poulet a la Normande (Normandy Chicken)
This dish from the Normandy, in northern France, is a real crowd pleaser & can be made quickly with little effort. The apples bring a...
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Apr 3, 20251 min read


Poulet Grand-Mère (Grandmother Chicken)
This simple yet comforting dish is great example of French home cooking and goes beautifully with roasted or mashed potatoes. 4-6...
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Mar 31, 20251 min read


Wild Garlic Salsa
What an incredible recipe this is. A bombshell of flavours in each bite and the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats and fish. 4...
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Mar 31, 20251 min read


Chicken Bhuna Curry
I love this dish from northern India. Like most Indian curries, it is simply bursting with exotic flavours. Although the traditional...
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Mar 27, 20252 min read


South American Locro
I will start with a disclaimer: this recipe is inspired by Locro stews in South America, particularly from the versions across the Andes;...
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Mar 25, 20252 min read


Stoofvlees (Carbonade Flamande)
This slow cooked stew is a Flemish dish from Belgium, & is said to originate from the middle ages. The word carbonade comes from the...
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Mar 20, 20252 min read


Maltese Tuna Ftira
I first tried this delicious sandwich when visiting Malta several years ago. The Ftira bread cannot be found here in the French...
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Mar 18, 20251 min read


Hummus
What a marvellous recipe this is. Healthy, easy to make & ever so versatile. It can be used as a dip, a spread or part of a meal,...
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Mar 14, 20251 min read
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