Dijon mustard

Spanish Tortilla Omelette with Chilli, Thyme, and Garlic

Roast Clay-Pot Lemon Chicken with Garlic and Chilli

Savoury Thyme, Aleppo Pepper and Cheddar Crepes

Burger Me Senseless

Scrambled eggs with spring onion and truffle oil

White and Sweet Potato Cheese Rosti

Beef Goulash

Last week I returned from a fantastic reunion in Slovakia – a place I really see as my second home. I taught English to adults in a town called Roznava 18 years ago (I was one of the youngest in the class at the time), and was exposed to many great traditions – my favourite…

Reheating Rice

Reheating Rice I regularly reheat rice I have cooked up to 4-5 days in advance. I will either zap it in a microwave in a cling film (perforated) covered ramekin with a drop of water, or make a recipe like this. Whilst I am sure there are valid reasons as to why I should be…

Chilli con carne with Shiitake mushrooms

I had grand visions to end 2024 with a flurry of well overdue recipe posts. Unfortunately, the last two weeks were completely written off due to a cold/flu virus. All festive plans and celebrations evaporated. By the time the antibiotics had done their job, 2025 arrived. I didn’t have the energy to write up one…

Thai Mussels

Mussels really are one of my lifelong favourites. I must have cooked them over 50 times, and simply adore the way those juicy critters mop up pretty much any flavour you throw at them. Whilst I am a strong advocate of the more traditional French inspired recipes, I am also a huge fan of a…