Consider this France's version of our British neighbours' famous 'Beans on Toast'. Here in the French Vendée department, where I am...

This comforting dish from Hungary is warming & full of flavour. The beef is slow cooked in a tomato based sauce with herbs and a generous...

In English this Creole dish translates as 'Dog Sauce'. The recipe requires a lot of chopping so they named this dish after a knife brand,...

Beautiful roasted Creole chicken. Having lived on the creole island of Reunion, I fell in love as a teenager with the incredible flavours...

This roasted aubergine recipe, although Greek, has its roots in Turkey. The translation for Melitzanes Imam Bayildi is 'Aubergine Imam...

This is one of my favorite breakfasts, since I'm not a fan of cereals or other sweet breakfasts. I prefer to start my day with something...

Saucisse de Morteau is a smoked sausage from the commune of Morteau, in the Franche-Comté region. It has a very intense flavour that...

This one is a classic. Colourful, fresh & healthy, it is up there as one of the best salads to accompany barbecued meats or grilled fish....

This divine recipe is from Basque, on the south west coast of France, near the Spanish border. Because of its location, the Basque region was for centuries part of a well known spice route which is how the famous Piment d'Espelette arrived there. Since they have continued to produce this amazingly smoky chilli powder that has become a favorite with chefs worldwide. This particular recipe is from the 13th century. When all the good cuts of meat had been eaten and only the less

This is one of my favorites, Canarian Green Sauce. I first tasted this amazing sauce whilst on holiday in Lanzarote some decade ago. I...

Like so many recipes from Great Britain, this oven baked hot pot definitely falls into the category of comfort food. Named after its...

If you can get your hands on a beer from the north of France that would be ideal, alternatively, any decent blond beer will do. This dish...

Healthy, colourful & utterly delicious, this fish recipe does a great job representing the delights of Mediterranean cuisine. I often...

This is a great side dish for grilled meat or fish, and can also be served as a starter. Its one that is great in winter, as it is a warm...

This recipe is a hit with my husband & daughter. It isn't the healthiest snack so I reserve it for cheat days when we just fancy a bit of...

This famous Irish side dish is the perfect accompaniment to stews or roasts, & pairs delightfully with Beef & Guinness stew, a recipe...

I love Ireland & all things Irish, from their charming accent to their pubs, stunning coastline & of course, their cuisine. I first tried...

I do love dumplings! I first tried them when I was living in the UK. Often dumplings over there are made with suet, but that is...

For all you Vegans out there, or those like me who like to have 1 meat free day per week, here is a simple, great recipe that is...

Who doesn't love Mediterranean food? I am particularly fond of Greek food, having visited the islands of Crete & Corfu, and having all...