We love trying new dishes, and this is one of more recent finds. Adobo is a popular Filipino dish, with a very distinctive savoury and sweet flavour, with rich spicy undertones from black pepper. Yet for it’s richness, it has the feel of a light and summery dish. You really have to try it!
Really quick to prepare, this take on a South Asian classic is a fantastic dish for midweek, as you can just throw it in the oven to cook itself. Rich and smokey from the paprika and chorizo, the lemon beautifully balances this dish, meaning that this will soon become a family favourite. And it’s incredibly …
As the weather starts to brighten, even if we’re not quite there yet, those tantalising glimpses of summer alongside the easing of restrictions have got us thinking about great summer dishes for sharing with friends and family. Lamb koftas are a Middle Eastern classic. Super quick and easy to make, full of fresh flavours, and …
Coq au Vin is the classic French chicken casserole. Rich and deeply flavoured, this version is a little lighter than the original and is super easy to make. What’s even better, it’s jam packed full of goodness, and because it uses thighs, easy on the pocket as well. And when you’re picking up the thighs …
This is one of those dishes that we don’t eat that often, but everytime we do, we wonder why on earth we don’t have it more often. Tasty, easy to make, cheap and very cheerful, this is a real midweek family treat!
The dish that we know of as Spaghetti Bolognese is as British as it is Italian, bearing little resemblance to the Ragu Alla Bolognese that is usually served with tagliatelle or used to prepare lasagna. But that by no means detracts from it’s significance as culinary icon. Simple and quick to prepare, using cheap and …
An absolute belter of a dish when the cold starts to bite, this dish is so quick and easy to prepare, letting the oven do all the cooking so you can get on with other things. Just as easy to prepare in a slow cooker as well, either for 4 hours on high, or 8 …
This is one of those fantastic dishes that seems to work for all occasions. An easy midweek supper, something special for guests? The chicken thighs bring a real depth of flavour that works so well with the honey, mustard and thyme, making it feel far more indulgent that it really is. And it’s another one …
Alla cacciatora refers to a meal prepared ‘hunter-style’, and that’s exactly the sentiment that this dish kindles. Onions, garlic, herbs, tomatoes and white wine. It’s all there, but surprisingly light in touch and low in calories. The addition of the olives adds a depth of flavour that makes this idea for cold winter evenings.
As winter starts to bite, it’s all to easy to forget just how comforting and warming a bowl of fresh pasta can be. This American Italian classic is loved by children and adults alike and will really hit the spot on cold evenings. Quick and easy to prepare, it really is worth making your own …
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