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Goan Lamb Curry
This is more like a curry stew. I liked the addition of roasted potatoes (always a winner) and the lamb wasn't chewy at all. I added...
Nov 27, 2024


Bolognese Recipe - with pancetta
This one is from The Burnt Butter Table . This was more complex to make and, in my opinion, not as good as Marcella Hazan's version . ...
Nov 21, 2024


Marcella Hazan’s Bolognese Sauce
Shamefully as someone who cooks a lot I have never made bolognese without a jar. I have decided to try various recipes to find our...
Nov 18, 2024


Nigella's (very easy) Mac & Cheese
This has got to be the easiest thing to make and yes, it's really nice. Going to become a staple week night dish in our house....
Nov 15, 2024


Baked Ziti (or rigatoni)
Could not get ziti but had rigatoni, but I would say it would be better with the slightly smaller pasta. Potentially sub with penne...
Nov 12, 2024


Goulash
Just got back from Budapest so had to make Goulash. Appreciate it would usually be chucks of beef but I don;t love that and I also...
Oct 25, 2024


Risotto Milanese
A classic, perfect for winter dinners. It's quite rich so pairs well with something like a fresh tomato salad. Ingredients Arborio rice,...
Sep 25, 2024


Creamy Turmeric Pasta
This is mega easy but SUPER rich. You do not need garlic bread with it, especially not a garlic bread wrap. Go for salad. This is...
Aug 30, 2024


Huli Huli Chicken
This is a Hawaiianversion of BBQ chicken, a slightly sweet, sticky marinade. It was super tender and the flavur really penetrated...
Aug 22, 2024


Prawn Pulao
I am always on the lookout for prawn recipes Alix doesn't hate and this is a winner. A little bit like a mild biryani, a touch lighter...
Aug 20, 2024


Pork Parmos
Very much like chicken, but pork. I would never order pork when there is chicken available but wanted to try one. Nice but more chewy....
Aug 19, 2024


Diane Sauce
I have a Diane-ish sauce on here which I've made up over the years. This is a proper recipe by a real chef. It's a really good sauce...
Aug 9, 2024


Creamy Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake
Another easy, creamy pasta. You can use any meatballs for this. Homemade, pre rolled or even frozen. I actually tried frozen swedish...
Jul 22, 2024


BLT with Fried Tomatoes
Onwards we fry. AT made these and they were very excellent. Enhanced with our home grown lettuce. Not one for a diet lunch. Although...
Jul 22, 2024


Raising Cane’s Fried Chicken, Texas Toast and Sauce
Tik Tok got me again. Raising Cane's is an Amercian fast food restaurant and I saw lots of people eating or making this dish. I made it...
Jul 20, 2024


Lorne Sausage and Hash Brown Scotch Eggs
Three attempts later, a beautiiful thing happened. The recipe I found online didn't work so we had to adapt and try various things. ...
Jul 19, 2024


Oven-Roasted Chicken Shawarma
Well hello, chicken shawarma with no mess and no fuss. This is really tasty. I baked in the oven as I feel like it keeps the juices in...
Jul 10, 2024


One Pot Fajita Chicken Mac & Cheese
An Alix dish! He did not wish to use the macaroni so it's fajita cappalletti and cheese. The flavour in this was excellent, had...
Jul 5, 2024
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