Preparing Vanilla Ice Cream
Classic Vanilla Ice Cream (Makes ~1 litre) Equipment Needed: Medium saucepan Mixing bowls (2) Whisk Wooden spoon or heatproof spatula Fine mesh sieve Measuring jug/cups […]
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Preparing a Smoked Haddock & Dill Risotto
Smoked Haddock & Dill Risotto (Serves 2) Equipment: Medium saucepan (for poaching fish) Frying pan or deep sauté pan (for risotto) Wooden spoon Ladle Knife […]
Black Pudding, Butternut Squash, and Scallop Salad
Here’s a brilliant delicious Black Pudding, Butternut Squash, and Scallop Salad recipe for two people, with full preparation details and nutritional breakdown. Black Pudding, Butternut […]
Spinach, Roast Parsnip, Pancetta & Dolcelatte Salad
Here’s a delicious, restaurant-quality salad for 2 people featuring baby spinach leaves, roast parsnip, pancetta, crushed hazelnuts, and Dolcelatte cheese, with a complementary dressing. Serves: […]
How To Pan-Fry A Fish Fillet With Skin Properly
Pan-frying a fish fillet with the skin on is a great way to get crispy skin and tender, flavorful flesh. Here’s a step-by-step guide to […]
Pan-fried duck breast with shiitake mushrooms, pak choi, and a five-spice jus
Here’s a refined fusion recipe of French and Chinese heritage. This is a pan-fried duck breast with shiitake mushrooms, pak choi, and a five-spice jus […]
Preparing Florentine Potatoes
Here’s a really nice Florentine Potatoes recipe, complete with equipment, preparation and cooking times, and nutritional information. This dish combines creamy mashed potatoes, spinach, and […]
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 […]
Puneri Masala Supari
Puneri Masala Supari is a traditional Indian mouth freshener and digestive chew made primarily from areca nut (supari) and a blend of spices. Originating from […]
What is Nam Jim?
Nam Jim (sometimes spelled Nam Chim, น้ำจิ้ม in Thai) is a general Thai term that means “dipping sauce.” It’s not a single sauce, but rather […]
Macedonian Cauliflower Soup
Macedonian cauliflower soup is a traditional Balkan-style soup that originates from North Macedonia or is inspired by its regional cuisine. While there isn’t one standardized […]
Preparing a Beef and Ginger Soup
Recently, I stayed at the Druidstone Hotel on the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales and tried some of their exceptional cooking. Hats off to the chef! […]
Por Pia Tod
Here’s a complete and authentic Thai Por Pia Tod (ปอเปี๊ยะทอด) recipe — the beloved crispy Thai spring rolls, sized perfectly for 2 people. This version […]
Thai Fish Cakes With A Nam Jim Sauce
Thai fish cakes, or “Tod Mun Pla” (ทอดมันปลา), are a beloved staple in Thai cuisine, with deep roots in Thai street food culture and everyday […]
Cod In Parsley Sauce
Here’s a detailed, delicious recipe for Cod in Parsley Sauce, serving 2 people. This is a classic British dish which deserve to be better known. […]
Preparing an Aloo Paratha
A recipe for Aloo Paratha. There is an original paratha recipe available which would serve as the basis for other fillings. Serve with a sauce […]
Shortbread Cookies with Lemon Curd Filling
Here’s a delicious, bakery-style shortbread cookie recipe with lemon curd filling, topped with powdered sugar. These cookies are like lemon tartlets, open-faced so you can […]
The Eastern European Stuffed Pie (kynsh pie)
Knysh pies (also spelled knish in Yiddish) are a type of Eastern European stuffed pastry, traditionally associated with Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine. The word “knysh” or […]
