Home cooking for children and adults
Cinnamon rolls, or Christmas rolls, as I have heard them described are simply magical all year round, but tweak them just a little to add some Christmas flavours – dried currants, raisins and cranberries – so often found at this time of the year and just a touch of a […]
Some matches are made in heaven -spicy mayo and chicken burgers or chips or burgers or crudités or sushi or… well, you get the gist. Spicy mayo or perinaise as Nando’s calls it, goes best with just about anything grilled – just wait until you spread it on some freshly […]
What is there not to like about chocolate ganache? A proper ganache is a thick and gooey, lush and decadent, sweet and creamy chocolate paste, adding an element of contrast and richness to most desserts or cakes. This decorative element can be spread or piped, or it can act as […]
Eggplant, brinjal, aubergine – however you choose to call it, for most, the first item that comes to mind is a bitter, oily, soggy mess that is not so great. But – does it have to be that way? Cooked properly, eggplant is tasty, healthy and nutricious. When prepared with […]
This easy recipe is a fast family favorite, welcome on a piece of toasted baguette as bruschetta, or tossed through a salad or even as a dressing on pasta. Simple and fast, using only staple ingredients, prepped in 5 minutes, letting you get on with the rest of the meal […]
Recent images have come of celebrity chef Paul Hollywood making pizzas in his girlfriend’s pub. Nothing wrong with that… everyone loves a good pizza and getting a slice prepared by a celebrity simply makes it taste better. We certainly have been very fond for many years of his pizza recipe […]
Hot and Sour, Salty and fishy, Complex yet so smooth, what is not to like? This recipe is my take on this classic dish. The protein can easily be replaced with prawns if so desired. The vibrant combination of flavors and textures makes this sweet and sour pork recipe a […]