Tuscan Sausage and Kale Soup (Zuppa Toscana)
Tuscan Sausage and Kale Soup (Zuppa Toscana) is a really straightforward and simple soup to make. It always reminds me of Winter and early Spring […]
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Tuscan Sausages, Haricot Beans in Tomato Sauce
I’m a great fan of baked beans and those soft frankfurter like sausages that come out of a can but you can make your own […]
Pot-Roasted Pigeons in Chianti and Liver Stock Sauce
Whilst I’m not Keith Floyd flying around Tuscany in an Aston Martin convertible, I am able to enjoy some of the dishes he cooked up […]
How to Prepare Naan Bread
The Naan bread has its origins in ancient Persia and was introduced to India way before the Mogul Emperors ever set their eyes on the […]
A Rice Dish with Monkfish, Red Peppers, Shallots and Saffron
The Spanish are famed for paella and rice is an important grain when it comes to cooking. On one of those visits to the quayside, […]
Zeppole di San Giuseppe
Zeppole di San Giuseppe is a delicious Italian pastry that is traditionally made and served on the Feast of St. Joseph, which falls on March […]
How to make Harissa
Harissa is a red pepper, chilli and coriander sauce that will forever be associated with the cuisine of North Africa, especially the Maghreb. The flavour […]
How to Prepare Nasu Dengaku
Nasu Dengaku (Aubergine or Eggplant Dengaku) is a classic Japanese vegan dish. It is also known as miso-glazed aubergines. Nasu (aubergine) is grown throughout Japan. […]
Broccoli with Sesame Mustard Sauce
Spring, especially April is a time for rapeseed. In Japan the unopened flower buds are often eaten in Spring. Whilst we don’t necessarily eat this […]
Spicy Braised Tofu (Dubu-jorim)
Tofu is highly versatile and here we offer a Korean recipe called spicy braised tofu or Dubu-jorim 두부조림. This classic dish is about tofu braised […]
How to Prepare Chop Suey
Chop Suey is a mainstay of Chinese cooking and of takeaways but it is in fact a dish of Chinese Americans. No one really knows […]
How to Prepare Wonton Soup
One of the great chinese soup dishes – wonton soup. Made with prawns or pork but other meat too because this is a soup with […]
How to Prepare a Provençal Fish Soup
One of the great fish soups of France is that found in Provencal and around Marseille in particular. There is an immediate likeness to the […]
How to Prepare Crab Newburg
The 1939 Pulitzer prize winner Marjorie Kinnon-Rawlings not only write characteristic prose of the Florida in the early 20th Century, she also wrote a wonderful […]
How to Make Puff Pastry
Puff pastry is one of life’s pleasures and it is tricky to make but worth the effort. Most people buy it ready prepared if you […]
How to Make Sweet Short Crust Pastry (Sweet Pastry)
Short-crust pastry or sweet pastry as its also called is used for a wide variety of tarts and pie bases. It is highly versatile. The […]
How to Prepare Crab and Watercress Tarts
Crab and water cress tarts are a treat for springtime. Combining delicate and light flavourful crab with the slightly sharp, peppery and pungent watercress. All […]
Zesty hot cross bread and butter pudding
Zesty hot cross bread and butter pudding is a delicious twist on the classic bread pudding recipe. This dessert is perfect for Easter or any […]
Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Spareribs
Grilled Lemongrass Spareribs is a mouthwatering dish from Vietnam that combines tender pork ribs with the fragrant and aromatic flavors of lemongrass, garlic, and spices. […]
How to Prepare Basil And Fennel Pizza
Pizzas are a joy for all. Easy to make and frankly eat. This is a topping of basil and fennel. Preparing pizza dough is easy […]