Beef

Chilli goes down well with everyone, especially when it is cold outside. You can use which ever colour of pepper you like, I find that Read more…

Chicken

This chicken pie is a winner every time. If you have cooked chicken in the freezer, all you need to do is boil some potatoes Read more…

Veggie

When I was in the supermarket recently I bought a pack of chestnut mushrooms. They were reduced from £1 to just 26p. For me, that Read more…

Chicken

One of the most economical ways to buy chicken is whole, and freshly roasted chicken is fabulous. The meat is tender and juicy and everyone Read more…

Introduction

When cooking stews and casseroles, recipes will say to brown the meat in small batches before adding the other ingredients. I have often been asked Read more…

Chicken, Rice

Usually risotto involves standing at the cooker ladling a spoonful of stock into the rice, then stirring while waiting for the stock to be absorbed Read more…

Chicken

This is a great quick family curry. Nice and tasty but not too hot for the kids. There are quite a few ingredients, but don’t be Read more…

Beef

This hotpot with added beans makes a pack of mince go just that little bit further. It doesn’t mind sitting about for a bit once Read more…

Soup, Veggie

This is a fantastic recipe. It came from a tiny little restaurant called La Potiniere in Gullane, East Lothian. It was run by a couple Read more…

Pasta, Veggie

This veggie bolognaise uses red lentils in the place of mince. When they cook, the lentils lose their form and this gives the sauce a Read more…