Minced Beef Hotpot
Recipe for minced beef hotpot If you have ever been to the North of England you may have been lucky enough to try a Lancashire hotpot, which is a delicious …
Dutch Christmas Cookies (Kerstkransjes)
Dutch Christmas Cookies (or Kerstkransjes) I lived in the Netherlands for about 30 years and one of the best times of the year was Christmas time, when my favourite ‘Kerstkransjes’ …
Brie and Cranberry Toastie
Brie and Cranberry Toastie When it is coming up to Christmas time and everyone is busy getting the Christmas decorations ready and wrapping presents, what could be a better snack …
Leftover Chicken Pie
Make a leftover chicken pie There are many ways to use up your Turkey or chicken leftovers after a Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner. One of our favourite ways is to …
Creamy Chicken Risotto Recipe
Creamy Chicken Risotto There is nothing more satisfying than a tasty Italian risotto dish. This creamy chicken risotto recipe is a lazy man’s way to make an easy Italian risotto. …
Pork Normandy
Normandy Pork Normandy is a northern region of France known especially for the Allied beach landings on D-Day, on June 6th 1944, but also, as one would expect from any …
Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Recipe for Burnt Ends There is nothing quite like the taste of barbequed or smoked pork belly. Although it is not the healthiest of meals the taste of crispy rendered …
Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup
Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup I am obviously personally not a vegan, as you can clearly tell from many of my recipes on this blog. But sometimes a vegan dish can …
Kitchen Gift Ideas
What are some great Kitchen gift ideas? As a keen cook, gifts I have received for use in the kitchen, are always something I have greatly appreciated. Over the years …
Toffee Apples Recipe
Toffee Apples In the British Isles toffee apples, or candy apples, are a common treat for the kids during the Autumn after the apples have been harvested. You will often …
Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Recipe This easy recipe shows you how to make a delicious vegan butternut squash soup. Super tasty and great as a starter or appetizer, or even …