All the dishes have been prepared, cooked, eaten and photographed (sorry for the quality) in my kitchen. In a nutshell if I can do it, so can you.

 

Thanks for taking the time to check out what I’ve been cooking.

In my eyes, most things are good in moderation. This site, therefore, is not a calorie buster but more of a back to basics guide if you want. There are hundreds of recipes, including sweet and savoury options. Many British classics are included as well as recipes and flavours from around the world.

The site tries to avoid processed food, concentrating on fresh produce, utilising fresh herbs and exotic spices where possible to enhance flavour, colour – encouraging you to cook and improve your general well being.

Most of the recipes are simple to prepare and cook and the shopping list provides a definitive list of exactly what ingredients you require for your meal plan cutting out any wastage. Just click on the shopping cart icon in the corner of each recipe you want to cook and everything will be calculated for you.

chocolate brownies

Chocolate brownies worth fighting for

 

Vietnamese Prawn & noodle soup


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Tags: chilli, noodles, prawns, soup, and Vietnamese.

 

Prep time: 10 Minutes   Cook time: 10 Minutes

ham Croquettes


This dish or variations of it is standard fare in most Tapas restaurants. The prep’ time is […]

Tags: al fresco, Croquettes, spanish recipes, and tapas.

 

Prep time: 30 Minutes   Cook time: 5 Minutes

Crab tart


One of the joys of living the the sea in Devon is the abundance of fresh fish. Crab sandwiches are […]

Tags: brown crab, crab, crustacean, devon, and tart.

Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish, and Supper.   Cuisines: British and French.

Prep time: 10 minutes  Cook time: 50 minutes

Bean chilli wraps


This is a great vegetarian version of the beef variety and tastes just as satisfying but will save […]

Tags: Bean chilli, chilli, chilli con carne, chillies, guacamole, Mexican, Sour cream, and wraps.

Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Supper, and Tea.   Cuisines: British, Mexican, and USA.

Prep time: 10 minutes  Cook time: 120 minutes

Lamb pie Greek style


This is a Mediterranean version of our own classic Shepherds pie which tastes excellent. A one pot […]

Tags: black olives, feta cheese, greek recipes, ionia, lamb, and shepherds pie.

Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish, Supper, and Tea.   Cuisines: British, greek, and Mediterranean.

Prep time: 10 minutes  Cook time: 40 minutes

Chicken in Sumac


I used to frequent a Turkish kebab shop in West London. This marinade for the chicken, was […]

Tags: kebabs, Mediterranean, Meza, Ottoman, sumac, and turkish.

Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish, and Supper.   Cuisines: British, greek, Mediterranean, and Turkish.

Prep time: 5 Minutes   Cook time: 45 Minutes

Fish Chowder


Well in layman terms this is just another name for fish soup but it has layers of flavour […]

Tags: Boulibaisse, chowder, clams, cod, fish pie mix, fish soup, prawns, salmon, smoked haddock, soup kitchen, and soups.

Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish, and Supper.  

Prep time: 10 minutes  Cook time: 30 minutes

Rouille


This garlic dried bread and olive oil combination is an essential accompaniment to fish […]

Tags: boullibaisse, fish recipes, fish soup, fish stock, french cuisine, hake, king prawns, mussels, and rouille.

Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish, Starters, Supper, and Tea.   Cuisines: British and French.

Prep time: 10 minutes  Cook time: 0 minutes