Smoked Fish Bake

Smoked Fish Florentine Bake

In the culinary world, the word Florentine refers to a recipe that is prepared in the style of the Italian region of Florence. A Florentine-style recipe usually features spinach, such as Eggs Florentine for example. This is said to originate with Florence-born Catherine de Medici, or rather her chefs, who accompanied her to France upon her marriage to the…

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…

chicken and broccoli pasta bake

Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake

We have been eating quite a lot of rich food lately, so I wanted to make something fairly simple but still tasty this weekend. A delicious and creamy pasta bake was just the ticket. Most of the ingredients were pre-cooked prior to going in the oven-proof dish, so once the cheesy sauce is added it…