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Baked Pineapple Salmon A lovely blend of sweet, savoury and sticky comes togther really well to make this dish shine. Ingredients Cooking spray, for pan 17 pineapple rings, fresh or canned 1 large salmon fillet (about 3 lbs.) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 tbsp melted butter 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce 2 tbsp. […]

Ultimate Swedish Meatballs Recreate the classic flat pack furniture dish at home. Best eaten at an already assembled dining table. Ingredients 500g free-range pork meatballs  Knob of butter 1tbsp plain flour 300ml chicken stock 1tbsp mustard 1-2tbsp Worcester sauce 1tsp honey 300ml double cream Salt and pepper Big pinch of dried parsley Directions Heat a […]

Linguine with Clams This recipe goes “in bianco” with a white sauce containing wine, garlic, lemon and red pepper. An impressive restaurant quality dish that you can cook easily yourself at home. Ingredients 3 to 4 pounds littleneck clams , cleaned 1 pound linguine 1/4 cup olive oil , plus additional for serving 5 to […]

Bulgogi (Korean BBQ beef) Juicy and tender barbecued beef with a great blend of Asian flavours makes bulgogi a real crowd pleaser. For best results cook on charcoal a bbq for a true smokey flavour, but you can also cook in a pan. Using a well seasoned cast iron skillet and cooking in small batches […]

French Onion Soup Put effort into caramelising the onions, plus use the best available beef broth to get the best out of this recipe.  Ingredients 4 large yellow onions, you’ll want about 5 lbs. onions total for this recipe 2 large sweet onions 6 Tablespoons salted butter  2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 Bay leaves ¾ cup dry white wine, such as Chardonnay […]

Brazilian Fish Stew (Moqueca Baiana) An infusion of tropical flavours make this fish stew a favourite dish. This proves populare with both locals and expats in Thailand, with many of the ingredients shared with Thai cuisine. Ingredients FISH 1 lb / 500g firm white fish fillet , no skin, cut into 1″/2.5cm cubes (Note 1) 1 tbsp lime […]

Eggs and Bacon Breakfast Tacos A different and delicious way to enjoy a fried breakfast. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner, even on the go! Ingredients 4 eggs 4 slices of bacon, cooked 4 tortillas taco cheese salsa butter (for cooking) Directions Scramble up the eggs in a bowl. Heat up a skillet with a […]

Leftover turkey fricassee Give your leftover turkey a fresh life with these easy to cook dish. Great served with pasta, rice or mashed potatoes. Ingredients 50g butter 100g chestnut or button mushrooms, quartered 1 tbsp plain flour 100ml white wine or dry sherry 200ml chicken or turkey stock 150ml double cream or crème fraîche 800g leftover boneless cooked turkey, chopped into chunks or shredded small […]

Cheesy sprout gratin Brussels Sprouts don’t just need to be for Christmas. This recipe works great all year round, plus it’s a great way to finish off any extras you have leftover after Christmas. Ingredients 600g Brussels sprouts , trimmed and halved if large 1 tbsp olive oil 50g unsalted butter 2 banana shallots , finely chopped 50g plain flour 750ml semi-skimmed milk […]

Spiced ginger-glazed ham Great as a Christmas specialty, or just as good all year round. This ham uses ginger beer to infuse an extra flavour into the joint with a nice, sticky glaze. Ingredients 2kg unsmoked boneless gammon joint 2 ½l ginger ale (not sugar-free) 2 tsp allspice berries , plus 1 tsp, crushed 300g light brown soft sugar 3 tbsp finely grated […]