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...

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...

I absolutely love artichokes and will often have them simply boiled & drained, with a bowl of vinaigrette on the side. This recipe,...

This French recipe is rustic, comforting & simply delicious. It was often prepared by hunters (or their valets) as a dish to serve when...

This dish from the Normandy, in northern France, is a real crowd pleaser & can be made quickly with little effort. The apples bring a...

This simple yet comforting dish is great example of French home cooking and goes beautifully with roasted or mashed potatoes. 4-6...

What an incredible recipe this is. A bombshell of flavours in each bite and the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats and fish. 4...

I love this dish from northern India. Like most Indian curries, it is simply bursting with exotic flavours. Although the traditional...

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

This slow cooked stew is a Flemish dish from Belgium, & is said to originate from the middle ages. The word carbonade comes from the...

I first tried this delicious sandwich when visiting Malta several years ago. The Ftira bread cannot be found here in the French...

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,...

Like every decent cook, I am not beyond stealing recipes, particularly from family members. My brother has been staying with me this week...

This recipe is quick & easy to make; a great way to use leeks, which are incredibly cheap here in France during the winter period. This...

This recipe is incredibly easy & quick to prepare; perfect for a week day dinner. It is full of flavour and can be made spicier, if...

This fabulous winter dish is name after its place of origin, Auvergne, a stunning mountainous region in the centre of France. My mother...

There is something so wonderful about simple, hearty food that is full of goodness. This Welsh recipe dates back to the 14th century & is...

Hummus is a healthy dip that is so versatile. It can be used in wraps & sandwiches, or it can be served on its own as a dip with...

This recipe is the perfect power lunch to recharge your body with goodness, & only takes 20 minutes to whip together. I've added it to...

This Lebanese meat & potato bake consists of layered potatoes with minced meat and a herby egg topping. There are versions of this dish...