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Clafouti
This delightful dessert is one that most French grandmothers make on a regular basis. This recipe is the classic, original version made...
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Nov 14, 20241 min read


Cottage Pie
What a classic dish this is, although its origins are still uncertain, with both the British & Irish claiming to have invented it. No...
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Nov 14, 20241 min read


Boeuf Bourguignon
This classic French wine based beef stew is rich & comforting; the perfect meal for a cold winter day. It can be accompanied by mash,...
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Nov 14, 20241 min read


Pesto Pasta Salad
This delicious Italian salad is meant to be serve at room temperature, and is the perfect meal for a hot summer's day or as an...
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Nov 8, 20241 min read


Salade Nicoise
This delightful salad is originally from Nice, in the south of France. I have heard of several different versions of this salad,...
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Nov 8, 20241 min read


Carri Poulet
This is a divine Creole chicken recipe from Reunion Island, located in the Indian Ocean, not far from Madagascar. Although the island...
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Nov 8, 20242 min read


Adobo Chicken with Spicy Cucumber Salad
This incredibly simple dish from the Philippines packs a punch for the taste buds. The sauce is so intense, both tangy & rich. The...
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Nov 8, 20241 min read


Farmhouse Chicken
This succulent French chicken dish, with its tangy sauce, is divine served with mash and vegetables. 4 Servings Ingredients: 1 kg chicken...
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Nov 8, 20241 min read


Rougail Saucisse
I absolutely love this Creole spicy sausage & tomato dish from Reunion Island, located in the Indian Ocean, not far from Madagascar....
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Nov 8, 20242 min read


Fish Chowder
This amazing Irish fish soup is utterly delightful. This recipe contains just one fish, haddock, though you can add a variety of fish &...
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Nov 8, 20241 min read


Quiche Lorraine
This is an absolute French classic & the recipe I am sharing here is the original one, though these days there are so many different...
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Nov 8, 20241 min read


Cheeseburger Pasta
This dish can only be describe as 'naughty'. It really does taste like a cheeseburger but with the extra delight that only pasta can...
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Nov 8, 20241 min read


Chard Gratin
I absolutely love chard and grow it every year in my vegetable garden. This beautiful French recipe is a perfect lunch or side dish to...
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Nov 8, 20241 min read


Croque-Monsieur
This is a very popular lunch choice in France; one that is loved country-wide. It is traditionally made with Emmental cheese though any...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read


Garlic Naan Bread
I adore Naan bread. If I could convey through my writing the incredible smell of warm garlic naans, I would. Alas, such a power evades...
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Nov 5, 20242 min read


Banana Bread Cake
What a delight this classic cake is. Beautiful warm with a cup of tea or even cold with a drizzle of yogurt or warm custard. 4-6 Servings...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read


Traditional, Slow-Cooked Beef Massaman Curry
Ever since I have discovered this authentic, slow-cooked version of beef Massaman curry, I have never looked back. There is simply no way...
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Nov 4, 20241 min read


Creamy Tuna
This is a dish close to my heart that I have often called 'poverty tuna'. Having been raised in a large family, money was often tight and...
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Nov 4, 20241 min read


Spicy Courgette Spaghetti
This beautiful, flavoursome pasta dish can be adapted for vegans by simply removing the parmesan or replacing it with a vegan cheese. It...
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Nov 4, 20241 min read


Vegan Provencal Soup
This vegan dish has it all and it doesn't get much healthier than this! If you cannot find the classic French 'Herbes de Provence' blend...
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Nov 4, 20241 min read
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