Homemade Oxtail Stew is a rich, flavoursome stew with meltingly tender, falling-off-the-bone meat that’s been slow cooked lovingly. So much better than anything shop bought! First published Jan 2012. Updated Sep 2019. Oxtail Stew has got to be one of my all time favourites, perfect in cold weather, but I’ve been known to make this […]
Salsa Morada Fresca (Fresh Purple Salsa with Tomatillos and Purple Basil)
This Salsa Morada Fresca, or Fresh Purple Salsa, is like a salad. It’s made with purple tomatillos, purple basil, purple serrano and red onion. The result is a darkly coloured, fragrant, sharp and tangy salsa with hints of spice from the basil, as well as the chillies. This is a salsa that I first thought […]
Smoked Salmon Salad (with Orange and Marinated Artichoke)
This smoked salmon salad is a treat for all your senses. From the colour, to the tingling, tangy and smoked flavours, your eyes and tastebuds will be thanking you for the most thrilling of rides! The big stars are the smoked salmon, marinated artichokes and fresh, zingy oranges. Then we have just a touch of […]
Roast Pheasant Masala (Roast Pheasant with Indian Spices)
You’ve heard me say I love autumn about a gazillion times, haven’t you? Because here’s so much fresh game to be had. And today’s recipe, Roast Pheasant Masala is a great example of how to cook game birds with a different flavour than usual. The roast pheasants are richly flavoured with the beautiful aroma of […]
Easy Poached Pears in Red Wine with Vanilla (an Easy Dessert)
These Poached Pears in Red Wine are such an easy, yet elegant dessert, you’ll be wanting to serve them all the time! When the pears are done poaching, we reduce the wine to a rich luscious syrup to be poured over the pears. Simply fabulous as it is, even better with some sort of cream […]
Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Ginger Wine
First published Dec 2013. Updated Nov 2018. To me, no Christmas table is complete without cranberry sauce. Sharp, sour, bitter and a touch of sweet, it’s perfect with just about any meat and all manner of cheese. Homemade is immeasurably better than anything out of a jar. And, as it takes only 10 minutes and […]
