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.

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Roast Chicken with all the trimmings


The roast is standard British fare and few things beat the smell of one preparing on a Sunday […]

Tags: chicken, chicken recipes, chicken rissoles, roast chicken, sunday lunch, and sunday roast.

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

Prep time: 10 minutes  Cook time: 90 minutes

Sage & onion stuffing


Nothing beats a good Sunday roast and if Chicken is on the menu then sage & onion stuffing is a […]

Tags: roast chicken, sage & onion stuffing, sunday lunch, and sunday roast.

Courses: Dinner, Lunch, and Side order.   Cuisines: British.

Prep time: 15 minutes  Cook time: 25 minutes

Chicken Kiev


This is going a bit retro but when I was a kid this dish seemed to be everywhere. It requires a bit […]

Tags: chicken dinners, chicken kiev, chicken recipes, and garlic chicken.

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

Prep time: 15 minutes  Cook time: 35 minutes

Potato wedges


These take no time to prepare and taste so much better than any frozen variety. Sprinkle some […]

Tags: chips, potato wedges, potatoes, and side order.

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

Prep time: 5 minutes  Cook time: 40 minutes

Frittata


Frittata is a cross between an omelette or quiche (without the pastry) with whatever left in the […]

Tags: egg recipes, flans, frittata, italian recipes. omelette, and quiche.

Courses: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish, and Supper.   Cuisines: British, Italian, and Spanish.

Prep time: 20 minutes  Cook time: 25 minutes

Pad Thai


This dish always seems to take pride of place on most Thai restaurants menus but its origins come […]

Tags: Pad Thai, thai, and thai recipes.

Courses: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish, Supper, and Tea.   Cuisines: Thailand.

Prep time: 10 minutes  Cook time: 10 minutes

Sausage & chorizo goulash


I love cooking with paprika. It’s smoky flavourings help to enhance so many dishes and this […]

Tags: chorizio, goulash, hungarian, sausages, and sour cream spanish.

Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish, and Supper.   Cuisines: British, Eastern Europe, and Spanish.

Prep time: 15 minutes  Cook time: 35 minutes

Rhubarb crumble


You can’t beat a bit of Rhubarb crumble. The fruit just breaks down into a beautiful puree if […]

Tags: desserts, puddings, rhubarb crumble, and sweets.

Courses: Pudding and Side order.   Cuisines: British, French, and USA.

Prep time: 20 minutes  Cook time: 35 minutes