Tag: Dinner

Sausage and Leek Ragu

Sausage and Leek Ragu

There’s something about this time of year. The burgeoning darkness of winter creeping into the evenings making them ever shorter encourages us to yearn for both simplicity and comfort. Midweek suppers become the bane of our lives, especially when trying…

Chicken, Barley & Kale Soup

Chicken, Barley & Kale Soup

This is a most simple recipe that really makes the most out of its ingredients and provides a comforting, nutritious, yet incredibly simple option for a hearty supper and/or lunch. As I always say, the end product of any dish…

Fish Pie

Fish Pie

For a small island nation it really is rather odd that many of us find ourselves in a situation where we should or even feel the need to increase our intake of fish and seafood. Many of us struggle with including…

The Essential Guide to Christmas Dinner – The Sides

The Essential Guide to Christmas Dinner – The Sides

Although the turkey (or whatever you’re having yourself) takes centre stage on Christmas Day, it’s always the extra components on the plate that elevate it from mediocrity to excellence. As much as the centrepiece divides the masses, every family has…

The Essential Guide to Christmas Dinner – The Meats

The Essential Guide to Christmas Dinner – The Meats

The main player, the focus of attention and, being honest, the integral part of the Christmas sandwich, it’s the meats. Everyone has their favourites, some will veer towards beef, others goose, yet if careful but simple attention is adhered to…

The Essential Guide to Christmas Dinner – General Tips

The Essential Guide to Christmas Dinner – General Tips

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and indeed for many it’s the most important meal of the year. As a result, cooking Christmas dinner for your nearest and dearest still strikes fear into the hearts of many. I…

Roast Chicken with Chorizo and Broccoli and feta salad

Roast Chicken with Chorizo and Broccoli and feta salad

Roast chicken is a culinary favourite that is one of the ultimate comfort dishes. It is also one that can be easy to slip into default mode with, and to just think of the classic roast with all the trimmings….

Chorizo Pasta

Chorizo Pasta

This is a superbly simple dish. Basically just 5 main ingredients, the paprika spiked chorizo warms with its mild smokiness and combined with the tomatoes provides a rich ragu in a short amount of time. Topping this with some grated…