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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Steak & ale pie


There’s nothing like a steak & ale pie, I absolutely love them. Use a cheap cut of beef […]

Tags: steak & ale pie.

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

Prep time: 20 minutes  Cook time: 90 minutes

Peanut butter squares, coated in chocolate.


I know these are indulgent and full of calories, but we’ve all got to live a little.They can […]

Tags: cakes, chocolate, peanut butter, and recipes.

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

Prep time: 15 minutes  Cook time:

Beef lasagne


Most of love this Mediterranean classic, it’s up there with our most popular dishes. […]

Tags: bolognese, cheese recipes, cheese sauce, italian, lasagne, mediterreanean, and pasta.

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

Prep time: 30 minutes   Cook time: 45 minutes

Blueberry and mango smoothie


Smoothies are a great way to get fruit into your system and these go down a treat. Any berry […]

Tags: energy drink, fruit juice, fruit smoothies, and Smoothies.

Courses: Breakfast and Side order.   Cuisines: British, Thailand, and USA.

Prep time: 5 minutes   Cook time:

Belly pork


I’d never really been aware of pork belly apart from a mention in Dan Aykroyds film trading […]

Tags: belly pork, pork recipes, and spare ribs.

Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish, and Supper.   Cuisines: British, Chinese, Jamaican, Mexican, and USA.

Prep time: 10   Cook time: 3 hours

Cauliflower cheese


This is proper British fare and can be a side for any main dish or a meal on its own. Its quick to […]

Tags: cauliflower cheese, cheese on toast, cheese sauce, and vegetarian recipes.

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

Prep time: 25   Cook time: 15

Chicken casserole


This is really wholesome and easy to put together. I wanted to keep the sauce white so have not […]

Tags: casserole, chicken recipes, and white wine.

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

Prep time: 20minutes   Cook time: 2 hours

Chicken fajitas


Tex mex food didn’t really reach these shores until the late 70’s, but the cuisine […]

Tags: fajitas, mexican recipes, refried beans, and tex mex.

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

Prep time: 30 minutes   Cook time: 25 minutes