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….

pumpkins and squashes by janet macdonald

Review: Pumpkins And Squashes by Janet MacDonald

Janet MacDonald describes herself as a writer who cooks rather than a cook who writes. Like me, she has a passion for pumpkin and squashes. They are delicious, versatile and oh so good for you. I am terribly saddened by how difficult it is to get hold of anything other than Butternut in the UK….

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…

Chicken and Chorizo Gratin

Chicken and Spanish chorizo are a favourite combination of mine. I prefer the mild version of this sausage, but if you want to give this dish a bit of a kick, then you can definitely use the spicy version If you can, I heartily recommend you make your own breadcrumbs from a little stale bread….

New To Meringue

1 Basic Recipes 2 Basic Kit 3 Tips & Tricks When people say meringue, they may not realise it but they are usually referring to French Meringue – a mixture of stiffened egg whites and sugar. Though there are a few different types of meringue, they all start off by beating egg whites until they…

Strawberry and Rhubarb Crumble

Spring, once it properly arrives, brings with it the first fruits. Early Rhubarb and Strawberries appearing in the garden is always cause for celebration, and what better way to use them than in this traditional British dessert – the crumble. The crumble originated in the second world war, as a quicker, easier alternative to pastry,…