International

I have made a totally Mediterranean inspired chicken dish. The beautiful fresh flavours of the lemon and orange with the fresh herbs compliment the spices in this dish really well. I have used chicken thighs but you can also use chicken wings or chicken breast.

I love any variety of mushrooms and this in particular is one of my favourite dishes! Such a versatile dish, you can serve it as an appetizer, main or even use it as a filling in many canapés. It is quick to prepare and has a great taste!

This is a lovely, warming dish which is really filling and therefore does not need anything else.  I have used Quorn Mince which is really versatile to use.  For Non Vegetarians you can use minced lamb. It is a very healthy and wholesome dish.

These bean burgers are a great alternative to meat burgers. The sweet chilli sauce and mango chutney compliments the beans beautifully in the burgers. Kids will love making them and will love to eat them too!!

This is an excellent chicken dish that can be used in so many ways. It has a great peppery taste with a herby crust and tastes incredible just on its own. You can use any left overs into tortillas, filled with salad and onions; you can enjoy this as a chicken burger, just slap a bit of mayonnaise onto a burger bun and some salad on top; you can also serve it with jacket potatoes, corn on the cob or even a crispy salad; chop up the cooked chicken into a salad, making it very versatile. The options are endless. The best thing about this chicken is that it is very quick!! Have a go and you will be impressed!

Chestnut mushrooms have a great earthy flavour and are a good alternative to the white mushrooms. Again a very simple and quick dish which also tastes delicious. You can serve it with a main dish or simple just with bread.

This is such a fantastic and flavoursome dish. Every time I cook this dish, it takes me back to our Caribbean holidays where food was such a pleasure to eat. I loved the way the tropical colours were incorporated in their dishes by using fresh, colourful ingredients. The aroma that comes out when cooking this dish makes you feel really happy and warm. I am glad I can share this exotic dish with you and I hope you enjoy it just as much as I do!!

This tart is packed with flavour. The finished result is a moist and tasty middle with a crumbly and yummy crust. For this recipe it is important to use fresh crab meat which is readily available in most supermarkets. The flavour is much fresher.

This is a great side dish to serve with fish, roast or any main dish. I have used sweet potatoes and white potatoes to give it a slightly different taste. It is very simple and quick dish and tastes really nice. As Christmas is approaching, I thought it would be nice to give an alternative to roast potatoes which is usually used. Sweet potatoes are a great alternative and also very healthy for you. You can use all sweet potatoes if you prefer.

This is such a classic and old dish which is really under rated. There is nothing like a homemade quiche which is full of flavour. Once you have made this at home, you may actually think it’s not that bad after all!! Have a go at making this and see for yourself!