Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken

If asked, I am never quite sure how to answer the question “Do you like Indian cuisine?”. If you had asked me this 5 years ago, it would have been a definite no, but now I think I do. As I have mentioned here many times, I don’t like things too hot. I love things…

Turkey Mince and Butternut Squash Bake

This recipe has been modified from Nigel Slater’s. It is a slightly healthier spin on the classic Shepherd’s Pie, but instead of lamb mince you use a leaner turkey mince. If you can get the thigh mince, then do. It is very slightly fattier, but has much more flavour. Butternut squash replaces the mash potato…

Beef Casserole

Although today has been a much brighter day than of late, my mind is still on winter comfort food. On Sundays, I am often out on for a couple of hours in the middle of the day, so something that I can throw in a pot and leave to cook slowly by itself is ideal….

Meatloaf with Streaky Bacon

February has arrived and spring is still a long way off as the temperatures remain low. The wind recently has been bitter this weekend, and in this kind of weather there is really only one response. Meatloaf. No, not the singer (although if that is your thing, go for it) but the baked mince dish….

Chicken Parmigiana

While planning this weekend’s meals, this little number jumped right to the front of the queue. It is probably my favourite go-to meal whenever I go to an Italian restaurant, but I occasionally like to do my own twist at home. I have tweaked and poked and added to it until it suits my palate….

Sausagemeat, Sun-dried Tomato and Potato Tart

It’s the weekend, the weather outside is blowing a gale, so what you need is pie. Pie makes everything better. This pie,  or more accurately tart, is really tasty considering its relatively few ingredients. As most of the ingredients are prepared and cooked before hand, this dish is excellent for preparing in advance. You could…