25th April 2011 was my gorgeous Son Stephen’s 21st Birthday, I was determined to celebrate as a family but also realised at that age you do need to let them do their own thing, so the weekend of his birthday he celebrated with his friends and now finally this week…
Baked Rice Pudding
I had to add just one last old memory lane recipe to complete my hat trick today, one that I love and no longer make as I am the only person at home that likes it, which is a shame, but a recipe I made a lot of when we…
Bread and Butter Pudding
Whilst delving through my old Food Magazine’s I came across my beloved copy of “The Dairy Book of Family Cookery”. My Mum gave me this book in the 1980″s, I can’t exactly remember which year, but I know the book was originally published in 1983 and I had it before…
Chocolate & Frangelico Madeleines
Well I think I have probably bored you enough with pasta dishes, so decided a nice little treat was in order. I wanted to make this recipe as soon as I saw it and finally got round to ordering a Madeleine tin. I must admit that I didn’t rush out…
Ndundari con salsa di pomodoro e basilico – Ricotta Dumplings with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Finally we have the internet back and I can blog again, I have a pile of recipes I really want to get on here and have decided that tonight after an extremely lovely dinner I would post this gorgeous recipe. I have tried on a couple of occasions to make…
Spaghetti Aglio, Olio & Peperoncino (Spaghetti with Garlic, Oil & Chilli)
It is no secret how much I love Antiono Carluccio, he is one of Italy’s great food ambassadors and was awarded the Commendatore award for his knowldege, enthusiasm and lifetime’s service to the Italian Food Industry, and in 2007 he received the O.B.E, a true legend and Italian Gentleman. For…
Keik Portokali – Orange Semolina Cake
At the weekend I did ‘girly’ stuff with a new friend, I don’t normally do ‘girly’ stuff, but rather stupidly I made a promise to Hubby that this year I would try and be more ‘girly’! So Saturday was spent having my hair & nails done !!! I can’t…
Black Pepper Jumbo Breadsticks
If in doubt, ask a 9 year old ! Thats exactly what I had to do when making these breadsticks. The recipe says divide the mixture into 12 equal portions, roll the portions into balls, then place each ball on a floured surface and roll into a long sausage shape,…
Tomato Tarte Tatin
Tomatoes for me are heavenly, I have a passion for tomatoes, I love them in salads especially Greek and the wonderful salad they do in Strada in Reigate and without a doubt, there are millions of dishes in which the tomato is one of the principle ingredients, or in which…
Ratatouille
I love this film and I love this dish, nothing could be more lost in translation when the English name for this dish is “Vegetable Stew”! How on earth could vegetable stew ever describe the flavour, warmth and vibrant colours that this dish delivers. This dish is so flexible,…
