Recipes

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 […]

GRATIN OF TIGER PRAWNS WITH CHILLI AND CHEESE This is an impressive seafood dish that is quick and easy to prepare, ready to enjoy in around 30 minutes. Ingredients 7 oz (200 g) frozen raw tiger prawns, shells on salt and freshly milled black pepper 2 fresh red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped 3 oz […]

SPAGHETTI WITH MARMITE Ignore the first impression and give this a try! The savoury, salty flavour of marmite combines well with the pasta for a rich and flavourful combination. For a little more substance try adding a little minced beef into the mix. Of course with this dish though, people will love it or hate […]

Bubble and squeak with ham and eggs This is the perfect breakfast to kick start the day and use up whatever leftover vegetables you have handy. If you are in a rush you can also skip the poached egg, instead mixing the egg and diced ham into the mixed vegetables before frying, creating an all […]

Naan Pizza Not sure whether to eat Indian or Italian? Why not both! This quick and easy pizza recipe removes the need to worry about pizza dough or bases and can be prepped and cooked in minutes. Most Naan breads should be a suitable size for one person so can put together for yourself or […]

Macaroni Cheese & Cauliflower Bake This is a tasty dish that almost everyone will enjoy. Vegetarian and kid friendly makes it a good choice to keep on standby for the family or guests. Ingredients 300g cauliflower florets 300g dried macaroni 60g butter, plus a few extra knobs 4 tbsp plain flour 2 tsp English mustard […]