Recipes

Tasty Chicken livers “Jerez” cooked in sherry and honey sauce I was going to start my introduction to this recipe by mentioning how chicken livers divide the crowd, but I realised the fact that you have got this far...

Discover the ultimate comfort dish with my easy Chicken & Leek Pie recipe! Combining creamy goodness, white wine, and Dijon mustard, this pie is a showstopper. With convenient puff pastry and room for personal twists, it’s perfect for family...

Discover a delicious twist on a classic dish with my Salmon en Croute recipe. This healthy alternative to Beef Wellington features a whole side of salmon, layered with creamy salmon mousse, and wrapped in Swiss chard and puff pastry....

Beef cheek ragu is a crowd-pleaser, combining slow-cooked beef with a rich sauce. Perfect with pappardelle or creamy mashed potatoes, it boasts excellent value and flavor. Marinate the cheeks in red wine for maximum taste, and don’t hesitate to...

Full of flavour tomato soup served with a poached egg Today, I'm recreating Maderian Tomato soup that I had at the lovely Casal Da Penha restaurant in Funchal. It's a lovely family-run restaurant, nothing fancy, but it serves very...

King Prawn Risotto with a hint of subtle flavours from the East. Prawn Risotto with mild curry sauce, something slightly different in terms of a Risotto. I feel this dish stands up as a dinner party pleaser or just...

Roasted chicken wings tray bake is our go-to for a laid-back weekend meal. With everything cooked in one tray, it's simple yet delicious. Inspired by Jose Pizarro and the Basque restaurant Bodegon Donostiarra, my twist includes roasted new potatoes...

A lovely twist on a British classic dish Roast Duck Shepherd's Pie Roast Duck Shepherd's pie is a dish I love to cook; it makes a different version of Sunday lunch or a great dinner party dish. Should it...

Spanish chicken, chorizo & bean stew is a lovely midweek recipe or a casual dish to serve when friends or family visit. I  have to confess although this recipe is called Spanish bean stew, it has its roots in...