This recipe for Real Mushy Peas is the genuine article! Not petit pois blended, not mashed garden peas with hints of mint. These are good old-fashioned mushy peas found in chip shops across the north …
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Workday Noodles
Workday noodles are the perfect start to any day. In fact, I start every day with a bowl of these spicy, warming, and delicious noodles. Yes, it’s true, this is my breakfast every morning! These …
Beef and Guinness Pie
Is there anything more comforting on a cold winter’s day than a good beef and Guinness pie. The rich sauce and buttery pastry perfectly complement the tender chunks of beef to create an amazing taste …
Spicy Chicken Pizza
Spicy chicken pizza is easy to make and yet soooo yum. You will need to make the pizza dough in advance, but you can also use a frozen dough you had prepared earlier so it’s …
Hariyali Chicken – coriander chicken curry
Hariyali chicken came to us from a cooking lesson we took in Tokyo. The teacher had been to cooking school in Mumbai in preparation for married life and then offered classes from her apartment. The …
Peter’s Artichoke Dip
This recipe for Peter’s artichoke dip was given to us in Tokyo by our good friend, Peter, who in turn got it from the back of a mayo jar! He used to serve it regularly …
Picante Chicken Piccata
As the name picante chicken piccata suggests this take on an Italian American classic has a spicy twist. The addition of a little cayenne pepper really adds heat and pairs well with the other flavours. …
Babotie Samosas – Spiced Minced Beef Samosas
These babotie samosas take a classic South African dish and transform it into a quick and convenient snack or starter. Babotie is a dish of sweet spiced minced meat covered with a layer of milk …
Käesespäetzle – German cheesy pasta
We first ate käesespäetzle at a fabulous little restaurant in Munich. The staff were brusque and sternly instructed us what and how to eat the various Bavarian classics – it was great! These cheesy little …