Mains

Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff This is a recipe for Brazilian Stroganoff. This is another one of my wife’s quick and easy recipes. My wife does not particularly enjoy cooking, but when …

Traditional Ukrainian Borscht Recipe Beet Soup This is a recipe for Ukrainian Borscht. This recipe is from one of the Ukrainian refugees presently living in our home. Yulia made this …

Brandied Chicken Liver Pâté This is a recipe for brandied chicken liver pâté. It is so much easier to make than you may think and is absolutely delicious. Chicken liver …

Portuguese Tapas This blog post links to 15 Portuguese Tapas recipes to try at home. We have recently visited Porto in Portugal several times. We were amazed at the variation …

Mushroom Barley Risotto This is a recipe for mushroom barley risotto. I was inspired to make this risotto after I ate it in Porto this year.  We visited a wonderful …

Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks in Gravy This recipe for slow-cooked lamb shanks will give you some delicious tender lamb shanks in red wine gravy which will satisfy the entire family. …

Couscous with Vegetables This easy recipe for spiced couscous with vegetables is quick and easy to prepare, and can be served as a side dish accompaniment or as a full …

Garlic Mushrooms Tapas This is a very simple recipe for some garlic mushrooms tapas. You can make this at home with very little effort. If you wish you can optionally …

Brazilian Hot Dogs This is a quick and easy recipe for Brazilian hot dogs that we eat quite regularly at home. They are so easy to make and this is …

Prawn and Mushroom Risotto This easy recipe for prawn and mushroom risotto is super tasty and easy to make. If you make more than you need, you can easily keep …

Leek and Parsnip Soup This easy recipe for a leek and parsnip soup gives you a thick sweet soup with plenty of taste. The sweet taste of the parsnips is …