The Beef Wellington
Beef Wellington has a fascinating — and somewhat mysterious — history. Despite how iconic the dish is today, its true origins aren’t as clear as […]
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Making Mince Pies Today?
As a child, I often wondered why my grandmother’s minced beef issuing forth from the grinder, wasn’t to be found in any of the mince […]
Ecclefechan Tarts
Ecclefechan tarts carry both a geographical and historical story, rooted in the small Scottish village of Ecclefechan in Dumfries and Galloway. The village is perhaps […]
Making a Chicken Liver Parfait
The chicken liver parfait is to all intents and purposes a very smooth pate with possibly the best flavour you can imagine from such a […]
The Best ‘Christmas Roast Turkey With Gravy Ever
The traditional fare of both Christmas and the Thanksgiving dinner is the good old roast turkey. It has been the centre piece of the dining […]
How To Make Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin pie must be the original and most carefully examined pie ever thanks to that evergreen festival of Thanksgiving. Pumpkins always come into their own […]
How To Make Stuffing For Thanksgiving
We look at how to make stuffing for Thanksgiving because with out it that turkey is looking a bit unloved. Of all the stuffings, the […]
Chicken Angara
Here’s a Chicken Angara recipe for 2 people, written in an Indian style, with equipment, prep time, cook time, and detailed steps. Chicken Angara A […]
Indian-Style Cumin Wings
Indian-Style cumin wings are the perfect starter. Time Overview Prep time: 15 minutes Marinating time: 30 minutes (can extend to 2 hours for deeper flavor) […]
Preparing Tempura King Prawns
Tempura king prawns are a classic of Japanese frying technique: minimal batter, very hot oil, and a clean, crisp finish that highlights the sweetness of […]
How to make a classic Lemon Curd
Here’s a classic, foolproof recipe for homemade lemon curd — silky, tart, and perfectly balanced. I have offered the double boiler method and the single-pot […]
Pesto Chicken Pizza
Here’s a Pesto Chicken Pizza recipe designed for 6 servings (makes 2 large pizzas or 6 individual ones). It features pesto-marinated chicken, red onion, mozzarella, […]
Pecan Herb Stuffing (for a 13-lb Turkey)
A great recipe for filling a bird – pecan herb stuffing. Ideal for Thanksgiving as well as Christmas! Yield Fills one 13-lb turkey or about […]
Welsh Cakes (pice ar y maen)
Welsh cakes, known in Welsh as pice ar y maen, meaning “cakes on the stone,” have a rich history that reflects both the practicality and […]
Classic Madeira Cake
Origins and Name Despite what its name suggests, Madeira cake does not come from the island of Madeira (a Portuguese archipelago). The name actually refers […]
How to Make Simple French Macarons
Macarons might seem extremely challenging because of their trickiness in achieving a certain defined texture. They are certainly not! This is a simple recipe from […]
Freshwater Fish Waterzooi (Gentse Viswaterzooi)
This is a classic Belgian Waterzooi recipe (specifically Gentse Waterzooi with freshwater fish) scaled for 2 people — creamy, delicate, and comforting. The key is […]
Mushroom Carbonara
Mushroom Carbonara (for 2 people) Time Preparation: 10 minutes Cooking: 20 minutes Total: 30 minutes Ingredients (Serves 2) 180 g spaghetti (or fettuccine, linguine, or […]
Swiss Chard & Bacon Lardon Pasta with Crème Fraîche, Pine Nuts & Lemon
A Recipe for Swiss Chard & Bacon Lardon Pasta with Crème Fraîche, Pine Nuts & Lemon Time Preparation: 10 minutes Cooking: 20 minutes Total: 30 […]
Salmon with Béarnaise Sauce
Here’s my version of a classic recipe for Salmon with Béarnaise Sauce — a rich, restaurant-quality dish that’s surprisingly achievable at home. Salmon with Béarnaise […]